Nothing beats that special feeling when it’s December: the festive décors illuminating homes and shopping malls across town, Christmas songs echoing through the speakers, the year-end sales at every store you walk past, and of course, the festive menus in restaurants – The most wonderful time of the year definitely does not disappoint!
One of these restaurants in town with festive offerings is Nobu Kuala Lumpur with its special Omakase menus. Curated by Nobu’s Executive Chef Philip Leong, the special edition menus serve a variety of Japanese delicacies with a festive twist that is sure to get the diners going this time of the year.
From December 21 until 25, immerse yourself in a Christmas-themed Omakase concocted from selections of premium ingredients. Priced at RM560++ per person, this Christmas feast kicks off with a Santenmori starter of oyster, caviar and kinmedai dipped in matsutake mushroom wasabi salsa, paired with a whole botan ebi garnished with shaved truffles.
Like the Three Wise Men of old, three dishes will be served for entrée, lavished with the best of the best: seared Sawara drizzled in quinoa salsa and white goma dressing; Dashi Poached Lobster with crispy buckwheat, umami tamarillo with matsuhisa dressing; and the Braised Wagyu Cheek that’s layered with pumpkin puree and apple salsa.
The Christmas Omakase then concludes with a Christmas tree dessert made of green tea mousse, tofu bavarian and butterscotch sauce.
Welcome a whole new decade with Nobu Kuala Lumpur, as it celebrates the coming New Year with a pristine seven-course New Year Omakase. Available from December 28 until January 1, and priced at RM628++ per person.
The special edition menu consists of freshly made Steamed Abalone that’s drizzled in black sesame dressing and garnished with kale, sobayaki with truffles; Seared Lobster with spicy ponzu, yacon and cilantro oil; and Grilled Wagyu served with taro mocha, purple brussel sprouts and sancho sauce.
Lastly, the Kagami dessert of white chocolate and caramel mousse, white sponge and pumpkin ice cream will be paired harmoniously with an impeccable sky view and a dynamic live DJ set, as the fireworks go off at the stroke of midnight.
For inquiries or reservations, call +6 03 2164 5084 or WhatsApp +6 019 389 5085.
