Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2013- "Cool Chefs - Cooking With Attitude"

I was lucky enough to be invited to MIGF 2013's media launch last Friday, a big thanks to Jackson and VisionKL. It was a truly wholesome gourmet experience as my foodie partners and I were mesmerized by various dishes served by at least 28 participating restaurants in Theatre of Cuisines as follows:-

 

1. Arthur’s Bar & Grill – Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

2. Lafite – Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

3. Bunga Emas – The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur

4. Dynasty – Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

5. Sagano – Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

6. Five Sen5es – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

7. Prego – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

8. Qba Latin Bar & Grill – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

9. Grill 582 – BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral

10. Lai Po Heen – Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

11. Mandarin Grill – Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

12. Nook – Aloft KL Sentral

13. Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant – Berjaya Times Square Hotel KL

14. The Restaurant – The Club, Saujana Resort

15. Tuscany Restaurant – Putrajaya Marriott Hotel & Spa

16. Midori Restaurant – Putrajaya Marriott Hotel & Spa

17. Seasonal Tastes – The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

18. Blu Med - Blu Med Ristorante e Bar

19. Chakri Palace – Rotol Food-Chain (M) Sdn Bhd

20. Cuisine Gourmet By Nathalie – Nathalie Gourmet Studio

21. Kelantan Delights – Kelantan Delights Sdn Bhd

22. Kiraku Japanese Restaurant – Shaftsbury Capital Sdn Bhd

23. Marini’s On 57 – Mont Oro (M) Sdn Bhd

24. Minori – Multiple Reward Sdn Bhd

25. Nerovivo – The Nero Group

26. Tanzini – Sonata Vision Sdn Bhd

27. Ten Japanese Fine Dining – Sushi Train (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

28. Tarbush Restaurant – Restoran Tarbush Delicacies Sdn Bhd

 

MIGF 2013 officially launched by Steve Day

 

Everything came in small tasting portions so that we can sample each and every single item. We were all overwhelmed with the awesome food along with premium beverages, leaving with contentment and satisfaction. Check out the food that we had that night.

Nook – Aloft KL Sentral

Sarawak Lobster and Abalone Laksa with Organic Soba Noodle

Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang, Farm Vegetables Achar Jelatah, Turmeric Coconut Rice

 

Grill 582 – BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral

Prawn Mango Salsa

Loin of Lamb under Herb Crust & Redcurrant Lime Jus

Beef Pastrami with Cheddar Cheese Bruschetta

Chilled Chocolate Chilly Chiboust

 

 Blu Med - Blu Med Ristorante e Bar

Rigatoni stuffed with Mentaiko Cream Cheese, Seaweed & Oba Leaf

Eel with Vegetable Brunoise and Blu Med Teriyaki Sauce

 

Midori Restaurant – Putrajaya Marriott Hotel & Spa

Seared Maguro with Yuzu Dressing

Chawanmushi with Ebikko

Matcha Pudding

 

Nerovivo – The Nero Group

 

Prego – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

 

 

Cod Fish with Potato Mushroom

Beef Carpaccio with Black Truffle

Tiramisu

 

 Qba Latin Bar & Grill – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

 

 

 Sautéed Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Slow Braised Oaxacan Mole Black Angus Beef Short Rib

Layered Pumpkin Milk Chocolate Mousse

 

 

Dynasty – Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Sagano - Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

 

Chilled Coral Clam with Mango Salad

Enoki Ham Roll

Seafood Dumpling in Superior Stock

Grilled Mackerel with Sweet Miso

 

Tarbush Restaurant, Starhill

 

 

Uzi Lamb

Kebab

 

Five Sen5es – The Westin Kuala Lumpur

 

 

 Foie Gras and Duck Roll

Steamed Stuffed Fish Maw

Snow Skin 'Teow Chiew Oh-ni'

 

 

Seasonal Tastes – The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

 

Tropical Crème Brulee

Fig & Walnut Foie Gras on Toasted Brioche

 

Cuisine Gourmet By Nathalie – Nathalie Gourmet Studio

 

 



Macarons

Praline

Raspberry

Black Sesame

Violette

Lemon

 

 

To those who have not been to MIGF, you should next time! We had fun exploring the theatre of cuisines and learn about new ingredients that were new to us. Gotta love the chefs' outgoing an humour character, they were so enthusiastic in introducing their dishes. I am already looking forward to MIGF 2014, the more restaurants the merrier!