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10 Ways To Pull Off The Perfect Valentine’s Day In KL
Valentine’s Day calls for something special. From polished tasting menus to immersive dining concepts, here are ten standout ways to celebrate the most romantic night of the year.
Love is in the air, or at least that’s what the sudden spike in public displays of affection would seem to suggest. With Valentine’s Day landing this weekend, the pressure is officially on. If you’re the sort who plans months ahead, then well done. If not, you needn’t worry still, because we’ve got you. Whether it’s sky-high dining rooms or more immersive experiences that you’re after, here are ten surefire ways to pull off a Valentine’s evening that’ll seem weeks in the planning, even if all you did was scramble to make a last-minute reservation.
1. SOL
Expect a lavish affair this Saturday at SOL with their Sol’mate menu. Kicking things off are the truffle Manchego tart and the compressed melon. Put those away, and you’ll then have either the oysters with marrow foam or foie gras with gold leaf to contend with. Mains range from Wagyu MB8–9 ribeye to lobster and scallops, with Valrhona mousse or Spanish flan to end things on a sweet note. Courses throughout the night will also be amply lubricated with glasses of Bollinger Special Cuvée.
2. Luca
Luca sets the scene with L’Amour à Table, a RM526 nett set for two that is equal parts indulgence and finesse. Couples can choose two dishes per course, though deciding between the lobster bisque or salmon tataki, and the duck-stuffed chicken or crusted halibut with caviar, won’t make for an easy choice. Dessert can be a citrusy lemon bar or a chocolate trifle if you’re after something a little more sinful, with Champagne Lanson Black Label Brut poured out to seal the evening.
3. Marini’s on 57
You won’t find many Valentine’s dinners that come with a view quite like the one you’ll get at Marini’s on 57. Set against the gleaming façade of the Petronas Twin Towers, Marini’s on 57 presents a polished Italian tasting menu that is sure to impress any and all. From oysters and foie gras to a heart-shaped lobster ravioli and indulgent mains finished with truffle, this is a dinner that’ll live long in the memory.
4. Frangipaani
Draw on the opulence of India’s royal kitchens with Frangipaani’s “Valentine’s Day Affair”. It’s a Valentine’s Day menu spicier than most, with the saffron lobster tikka or the mushroom galouti tart with truffle proving to be flavourful preludes to your mains. Speaking of mains, you’ll be spoilt for choice as you decide between the seabass in coconut gravy, tiger prawn malai roast, and royal lamb shank, each coming with either rice or bread on the side. Wash it all down with rose velvet kulfi or pistachio phirni, plus some sparkling brut.
5. Haiku KL
Ditch the dinner and movie this Saturday and impress your date with something a little more out of the box instead. Set in a UV-lit, near-dark room, Haiku KL’s “Dine in the Dark” is a Valentine’s experience that borrows from your sense of sight to sharpen your touch and taste buds, as well as intensifying your connection. A deeply intimate experience is assured, with each seating limited to just 18 couples. The evening includes a three-course modern Asian menu, bottomless drinks, and a Haiku “Love After Dark” gift box. Set yourself apart this Valentine’s Day and make for a night to remember.
6. Arthur’s Bar & Grill
Looking for something a little more classic instead? Well, look no further than Arthur’s Bar & Grill, with a five-course set dinner that draws inspiration from late-night Manhattan glamour. Polished openers, such as the queen scallops seared in wagyu tallow with caviar, are then followed up with decadent mains like the wagyu striploin or the pan-seared turbot, before giving way to a rich chocolate dessert that couldn’t make for a more fitting way to close the show. This dinner is priced at RM230 nett per person for food, or RM420 nett with wine pairing.
7. Sabayon
Gaze at the city lights from high above at Sky51, as Sabayon frames your Valentine’s evening with panoramic views of the dazzling city centre. The five-course dinner is punctuated with highlights such as the bluefin tuna, foie gras consommé, Hokkaido scallops, and New Zealand lamb, though if that sounds too hearty, a four-course option is available for lunch too. Want to turn up the romance even further? Then opt for the outdoor private dining package that includes champagne, skyline views, and an overnight stay.
8. THIRTY8
THIRTY8’s Valentine’s offering is a six-course “Love Letter”, where each dish is its own enthralling chapter in a cohesive culinary narrative. Freshly shucked oysters, uni chawanmushi, Boston lobster, and slow-roasted spicy lamb loin are some of the delights you can expect before turning the page to desserts, where you’ll find a pair of thoughtfully put together expressions, separately designed for ‘him’ and ‘her’. It’s available for one night only, the 14th, and priced from RM1,288 nett per couple, depending on the view and table selection you choose to go for.
9. FIFTY1
Moonlit Serenade at Feast, FIFTY1, promises to live up to its name with a candlelight dining experience set against some dramatic skyline scenery. Guests can indulge in a five-course menu, where the opening salvo consists of Sakoshi Bay oysters and foie gras that then segue into some luxurious mains, before finishing on a chocolate-forward note. There are optional wine or champagne pairings should you be so inclined, and each couple will leave the dinner with a complimentary bouquet in hand.
10. Nobu Kuala Lumpur
You can always count on Nobu for a special night out, and this Valentine’s Day is no exception. KL’s premier Japanese-Peruvian establishment rolls out a seasonal omakase that’ll remain available from now till the 15th of February, with the multi-course menu featuring a series of Nobu signatures. The toro tartare with caviar and the A5 wagyu with eel pepper sauce are standouts among standouts, and the yuzu strawberry pavlova makes for the sweetest way to cap your evening.
And there you have it, ten scintillating options that present the height of romance this Valentine’s Day. There’s no going wrong with any of these picks, with all of them arranged meticulously in every detail to make for an evening that you’ll measure all others against. So book your table today and let that special someone know they’re in for the night of their lives this weekend.
