Text by Corina Tan
Four-Hands Dinner Menu
Iconic Japanese restaurant Nobu KL will elevate to greater heights this August by honouring Malaysia’s rich cuisine in its first ever local restaurant collaboration. The restaurant once again pushes the envelope in culinary excellence by pairing their famed Japanese-Peruvian fare with other delectable cuisines in a special Merdeka collaboration with Gēn Penang. The special Four-Hands Dinner Menu will be available exclusively for three days at Nobu KL, from the 29th to the 31st of August.
Across the three day celebration of Malaysia’s Independence this August, a never seen before collaboration between Nobu’s Executive Chef Phillip Leong and Gēn Penang’s Head Chef Johnson Wong will result in a fantastic eight course menu featuring an eloquent mesh of cuisines.
L-R: Chef Philip Leong, Head Chef Johnson Wong
“I would like to say thanks to Gēn Penang for agreeing to be part of our Merdeka celebration that will offer guests an unforgettable dining experience. In our view, the culinary arts are a collaborative experience that should be shared and we were able to come up with really exciting and profound concepts that guests can look forward to this month,” said Nobu Kuala Lumpur Executive Chef, Philip Leong.
Typically found rooted on the Island of Penang, the Gēn team will make a three-day trip to Kuala Lumpur to infuse their Malaysian ingredients and bold cooking techniques. The 92nd ranked restaurant in Asia’s Best 50 extended list is known for tailoring their menu to bring the best out of local produce, all of which will be showcased by its Head Chef Johnson Wong.
“The team and I are delighted to be part of Nobu’s Merdeka celebration where different cuisines that you don’t typically see on the same menu are brought together in harmony. I think our dishes offer a unique complexion to the menu – we use local ingredients that are familiar to Malaysians to offer an elevated dining experience as well as a sense of nostalgia,” said Gēn Penang Head Chef, Johnson Wong.
The Four-Hands eight-course dinner menu planned for this upcoming Merdeka celebrations is as follows:
1st Course by Nobu KL
Salmon Tartar with Caviar
2nd Course by Nobu KL
Chef’s Sushi Tasting
3rd Course by Nobu KL x Gēn Penang
Mackerel Fish Cake & Broth
(Uni Butter, Jalapeño and Tropical Caviar, Tamari Soy)
4th Course by Nobu KL x Gēn Penang
Ginger Flower
(Ginger Flower Ceviche Sorbet)
5th Course by Nobu KL
Black Cod Miso
6th Course by Nobu KL x Gēn Penang
Chilean Seabass Aji Amarillo Sauce
(Buah Kulim, Jackfruit)
7th Course by Nobu KL x Gēn Penang
Aged Duck 2 ways
Chill Umami Chawan Mushi
Duck Breast with Duck Fat Emulsion and “Duck Shakupan” Orange Miso
8th Course by Nobu KL x Gēn Penang
Pre dessert
Sudachi (soursop, ambarella) | Sata-andagi (banana, gula apong) | Mochi (jackfruit seed) Dessert by Nobu KL: Natsu no fruits pearls
(lychee, guava, mandarin pearl, diced fresh fruits, floral jelly, mango granite, rice soup)
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Priced at RM750++ per person, the menu is available from Monday, the 29th to Wednesday, the 31st of August between 6.00pm to 10.30pm. As the menu will be available for a limited time, guests are encouraged to make a reservation in advance.
For enquiries and reservations, please call 03-23800028, Whatsapp 019-2895085 or e-mail nobuklreservations@noburestaurants.com
