Melting pot of traditional, contemporary cuisine
CHINESE New Year is without a doubt the busiest time of the year for those in the food and beverage industry.

Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on The Park executive chef Ahmad Zaim Abdullah said the kitchen team and servers would be on their toes this Lunar New Year period to give guests an unforgettable dining experience.

Ahmad Zaim, who is from Kota Tinggi, Johor, said both Wok Star and The Silver Monkey restaurants have put together a melting pot of multicultural cuisine.

“We are inviting diners to discover traditional flavours with a modern twist.”

He said until Feb 24, customers could dine in or takeaway a four-course set menu and a selection of yee sang designed for the Year of the Dragon.

Yee sang is an important part of the celebration, as the ingredients carry symbolic meanings.

Ahmad Zaim said raw fish slices, usually salmon, represented an abundance of prosperity while crackers symbolised gold ingots and plum sauce meant a year filled with sweetness.

“The higher the toss, the greater the fortune.

“Wok Star and The Silver Monkey have both prepared an assortment of celebratory yee sang for diners to usher in an auspicious dragon year.”

He added that Wok Star would uphold tradition and present the Festive Yee Sang priced at RM108 for five diners, and RM180 for 10.

The Abundance Yee Sang is topped with luxurious salmon and tuna slices.

The price for five diners is RM188 while the portion for 10 is tagged at RM288.

Ahmad Zaim says diners will be on a journey to discover traditionalflavours with a modern twist.

Additional toppings cost RM48 for every five slices.

For an unconventional choice, drawing inspiration from rojak, the Prosperity Yee Sang is topped with an exotic mix of fresh and dried fruits native to Malaysia.

This is priced at RM138 for five diners and RM228 for 10 people.

Additional toppings cost RM28.

At The Silver Monkey, Master Lutong Fortune Toss offers diners a grand experience with crispy foie gras.

The Master Lutong Fortune Toss – Foie Gras is RM130 for five diners and RM208 for 10 while additional toppings are RM88 per 150g.

Yee sang is an essential Chinese New Year dish and Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park is preparing several versions. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

Fried to perfection, the foie gras is light and airy, oozing opulence in every bite.

Ahmad Zaim, 39, added that his team has curated a contemporary four-course menu.

“Our Celestial Prosperity hits the mark with its high-quality offerings, starting with Abundance Delight – baby octopus, mango salad, fish maw and caramelised honey sesame, followed by the classic Prosperity Soup, which is hot and sour soup served with steamed bao,” he said.

The chef’s signature Ong Lai Pineapple Yong Chow Fried Rice is enjoyable thanks to the fruit’s sweet and tart flavour in the dish.

The Dragon Snapper, served with fern bok choy, king mushroom, local salad and Nyonya sauce, is a Chinese New Year favourite.

It features a combination of sweet and savoury that will leave diners wanting more.

Poultry lovers will enjoy the Roasted Chicken, a symphony of textures and flavours with succulent chicken, young mango, sweet chilli, prawn crackers and sesame, a perfect balance of taste and crunch in every bite.

The Roasted Chicken is a symphony of textures and flavours.

Then there’s Golden Poultry featuring roast duck with baby kailan, mushroom mousse black ginger and a drizzle of honey sesame.

“To end the evening on a sweet note, diners will enjoy Blossom Citrus, served with a banana crumble, honey pineapples and green tea puree.”

Celestial Prosperity is priced at RM328nett for two and RM888nett for six diners.

The price for an additional person is RM145nett each.

WOK STAR RESTAURANT,

Level 1, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, 5, Jalan Puncak Kuala Lumpur (03-2639 3888).

Business Hours: Breakfast, 6.30am to 10.30am (Monday to Sunday); Noon to 3pm (Monday to Sunday), 6pm to 10.30pm (Monday to Sunday).

This is the writer’s observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro.
Metro Central,Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on The Park,Wok Star Restaurant
CHINESE New Year is without a doubt the busiest time of the year for those in the food and beverage industry.