Tao Chinese Cuisine, award-winning Chinese restaurant at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur ring in Chinese New Year with luxurious oriental feast, featuring classic delicacies and chef’s specialities perfect for friends, families and corporate gathering this festive season.
Stewed Fish Maw, Black Mushroom Dried Oyster Sea Moss Roll with Farm Greens 魚漂冬菇蠔鼓發菜卷伴田園蔬
Available from 15 January until 2 March 2018, diners are welcomed to enjoy Prosperity Yee Sang in a variety of flavours, specially crafted Chinese New Year Set Menus and ala-carte selections poise to tantalize your taste buds.
Tuna and Salmon Roe Yee Sang 金槍三文魚子撈生
Begin with Tuna & Salmon Roe Yee Sang – signature Yee Sang in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur this Chinese New Year. Australian Whole Abalone ’20 head’ Yee Sang, Soft Shell Crab with Wasabi Sauce Yee Sang, Atlantic Salmon Yee Sang and Tempura Mushrooms with Korean Sweet Pear Yee Sang options are available too.
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Yee Sang 鴻運三文魚撈生
Other than the topping, what makes InterContinental CNY Yee Sang worth a mention is the use of ingredients. Chef replaces lime juice for raw fish slices with apple vinegar, uses olive oil instead of normal oil and two extra surprise – deep fried salmon skin that contributes crunchy flavours; and thick straight cut Korean sweet pear that adds refreshing, fruity juiciness in between the myriad of textures.
You can also add-on abalone, bird nest, Northern Canadian lobster claw, soft shell crab, Atlantic salmon, baby octopus, jellyfish, crispy salmon skin, Korean sweet pear. Price from RM18 to RM178. For us, of course is an additional plate of Crispy Salmon Skin. Order for take away (*minimum 2 days in advance) if you want to toss at home!
Double-Boiled Fish Maw with Sea Treasure Soup 魚鰾花膠海寳燉湯
Next, heart-warming double-boiled soup loaded with fish maw, dried scallops, sea cucumber and mushroom. Nourish your body, comfort the soul.
Steamed Garoupa with Superior Soy Sauce 清蒸龍虎斑
Tao InterContinental Kuala Lumpur offer 3 specially crafted Chinese New Year menu for 2018, price at RM1988 for Harmony Set; RM2388 for Prosperity Set and Lonevity Set at RM3688. We managed to sample few of the signatures, personally recommend Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs, Crispy Roasted Chicken with Spice Sesame vinegar Sauce and Deep fried Sweet Potato with Ninko dessert.
Crispy Roasted Chicken with Spice Sesame Vinegar Sauce 麻辣脆皮雞
The crispy chicken skin is addictive, but the ma lat sauce with sharp spicy aftertaste does wonder. Loud applause to chef for putting extra effort in preparing this Spice Sesame Vinegar Sauce, something different from the CNY chicken dish we had in other places.
Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs 當歸燒鴨
Glossy dark brown skin, succulent and juicy meat laced with hints of Chinese Dong Gui herbs – Easily becoming Summerkid’s favourite food on Tao InterContinental Kuala Lumpur CNY menu.
Wok-Fried Tiger Prawns with Mongolian Butter Sauce 蒙古醬草蝦
Another interesting dish on Tao InterContinental Kuala Lumpur CNY set. Wok-fried tiger prawns, flash-fried with Mongolian Butter Sauce for rich, creamy and peppery finish.
Steamed Eight Treasure Glutinous Rice 八寳糯米飯
Eight treasure glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo sheet mini packet, steamed till soft. Light dish, but not one-dimensional as different flavours come through as we bite into the chopped meat and vegetables (*bat bou aka 8 treasures) hidden within.
Deep Fried Sweet Potato Ninko served with Chilled Aloe Vera, Peach and Osmanthus Oolong Tea Syrup 金薯年糕伴凍桂花茶香蘆薈水蜜桃糖水
Sweet treat presented in the shape mandarin orange, with triple textures surprise – crunchiness at the golden brown outer layer, followed by earthy creaminess of sweet potato and lastly, soft chewiness of ninko. Recommended. Complete with soothing, chilled osmanthus oolong tea sweet soup with aloe vera and peach.
Credit Card Specials
CIMB, Citiank, HSBC, Maybank and UOB cardholders enjoy 20% discount off Chinese New Year Ala-Carte Menu (black-out dates apply) while Gourmet Collection members enjoy 20% discount for both Set and Ala Carte Menus (black-out dates apply).
*Celebrations will continue will a traditional lion dance on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, 23 February 2018 at 11AM at the lobby of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
For reservation or more information, call Tao Chinese Cuisine at 03-2782 6000/6128 or email foodandbeverage@intercontinental-kl.com.my.
Tao Chinese Cuisine (Pork-free)
Address:
Level One, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel
165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
Nearest public transport: LRT Kelana Jaya line, align at Ampang Park. 2 minutes walk from exit.
