Dining/Drinking

Chef dinner TRACE Restaurant & Bar news: Element Kuala Lumpur’s high-floor restaurant located on the 40th floor has unveiled a brand new dining concept for February 2024. What’s being presented is a 10-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu that will be introduced with the title ‘A Skyscraping Rendezvous’ that capsulate the picturesque dining experience.

This gastronomic journey is an innovative creation by our talented culinary team, led by Executive Chef Taib Ridhwan and Senior Sous Chef Hasrul Hawari. Crafted with the intention of allowing guests to savour each dish at a leisurely pace, this indulgent session spans approximately 90 minutes, promising a casual, relaxing weekend afternoon filled with culinary flairs.

Blending elements from Western, Malay, and Chinese cuisines to harmonize with the discerning Malaysian palate, the tasting menu unfolds with a vibrant Niçoise Salad in a Jar, where the service team will shake and mix the jar before serving in front of the guests, adding a theatrical touch to the opening.

Continue the gourmet adventure with a medley of seafood starters, including a delicately assembled Prawn Cocktail, as well as the Salmon Mosaic in Thai-style garlic chili oil that ensures to tantalize your taste buds. Then, be prepared for the Trace Restaurant chef’s very own take on the classic baked half-shell seafood dish, Creamy Spinach Scallop Rockefeller. Served in an elegant bamboo basket, this classic dish is elevated with smoke puffing out as you lift the lid, creating a show-stopping moment to conclude first leg of the experience.

A palate-cleansing Orange Sorbet and silky smooth Cauliflower Velouté follow, setting the stage for the main courses to be presented. Dig into the fusion specialty of local Malaysian flavours in the Grilled Beef Tenderloin, or better known as “Daging Harimau Menangis” among the chefs, featuring medium-cooked, crispy-edged and tender cuts of meat, paired with a homemade chili and coriander Siamese dip.

Coming up next is the Smoked Chicken Roulade created by Executive Chinese chef, Linus Mak with a Szechuan twist, infusing tangy and refreshing tastes to this Oriental staple. Finally, allow a miniature bowl of Soba Noodles to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the savoury section.

Don’t forget to leave room for the grand finale that comes in the form of a decadent Almond Peach Tart, complemented by Strawberry Mousse, Berries Coulis and Cinnamon Gelato — portioned just right for you to wrap up the indulgent weekend afternoon on a sweet and memorable note.

Priced at RM238 nett for 2 persons, A Skyscraping Rendezvous: 10-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu is available from 12:30pm to 3pm on every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday. Advance reservation of minimum 2 persons and at least 1 day prior is required.

The restaurant is furnished with large floor-to-ceiling windows boasting scenic Kuala Lumpur skyline views, and featuring an airy space and laid-back ambiance.

Chef dinner Trace Restaurant & Bar menu:

PRELUDE
Niçoise Salad in a Jar
Prawn Cocktail
Salmon Mosaic (Micro Cress, Thai Garlic Chili Oil)
Creamy Spinach Scallop Rockefeller

PALATE CLEANSER
Orange Sherbet

SOUP
Cauliflower Velouté

MAIN
Grilled Beef Tenderloin (with Chili & Coriander Siamese Dip)
Smoked Chicken Roulade (with Aged Vinegar, Marinated Vegetables)
Soba Noodles

SWEET
Almond Peach Tart (with Cinnamon Gelato)

For dining enquiries, please call 03 2771 3388 extn. 3351.