The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur’s fine-dining restaurant Chef Wai at The Library curates a wholesome culinary experience just in time for the festive season.

It&rsquo;s time to bid adieu to 2019 and open a new chapter in the new year. The notion of starting afresh with a clean slate is also felt at Chef Wai at The Library. Drawing from his extensive culinary experience as well as his travels, Executive Chef Wai Look Chow has put together a wholesome carte du jour that emphasises on the ingredients.

His latest seasonal menu is streamlined. It discards all complex seasonings to bring out an authentic taste, and thus creating dishes with the qualities of lightness and freshness. It is, in a way, an extension of Chef Wai&rsquo;s award-winning cookbook Two Friends &ndash; One Cuisine&nbsp;&mdash; a collaboration with Austrian celebrity chef Johann Lafer &mdash; where he utilised the freshest produce.

2. Bonito.jpg

&ldquo;For this menu, I very much focus on seafood. I find the shellfish from Japan, especially the mollusks, are very rich this time of year. The sea bass that we source from the northern hemisphere has delicate texture and the flesh is so rich with oil, you can really taste it. Though it is a sustainable fish, this is still the best period to have it,&rdquo; says Chef Wai.

3. New England Lobster.jpg

True enough, the pan-fried Japanese sea bass served here indeed feels tender upon the first bite and the hint of nutty scent and flavour from the beurre noisette gives an almost sinful mouthfeel. It&rsquo;s a fine continuation from the appetizer medley of surf clam, whelk and geoduck that leaves a silky texture on the palate as it&rsquo;s seared in crustacean-butter emulsion.

4. Wagyu Medallion.jpg

With over a dozen options on the table, diners may opt for the carefully curated Menu D&eacute;gustation with a wine-pairing option featuring tipples from the diverse wine collection. An evening at The Library is accompanied with classic cocktails, wines and cognacs, freshly cut lamb prosciutto and a live classical quartet at The Library Lounge, offering the perfect ambience to celebrate the festive season.

6. Mille-Feuille d_Igname.jpg

Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/dining#THE%20LOBBY%20LOUNGE">ritzcarlton.com</a>&nbsp;to find out more.

REVIEW: Chef Wai at The Library presents new seasonal menu

Tags

Related Articles

Watches & Jewellery

Perfect Timing: Let Richard Mille give you that extra sparkle for Christmas

Fashion

Hop on the Hogwarts Express this Christmas with Pandora's new Harry Potter collection

Watches & Jewellery

Mariah Carey made dazzling Swarovski ornaments for your Christmas tree

Recommended posts for you

Beauty

Highlights from the Dior Addict Sweet Shop opening event in Tokyo

Watches & Jewellery

OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M Milano Cortina 2026 celebrates the Olympics

Digital Cover

Digital Cover: Amelia Henderson & Meerqeen take on the streets of KL in UNIQLO Jeans

Fashion

Coach steps forward with with a fashion collection for The Sims™ 4

Arts, Culture & Lifestyle

BTS returns to Kuala Lumpur after 11 Years, marking a long-awaited homecoming

Watches & Jewellery

OMEGA reworks the Speedmaster Moonwatch with a black and white dial

Arts, Culture & Lifestyle

Work, Elevated: The ASUS ExpertBook PM3 brings AI into everyday life

Beauty

I tried the new Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x—is it worth the upgrade?