From candlelit dinner promotions to staycation packages, here are 9 places to spoil your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
Between work, family, friends and other personal commitments contending for a spot on our schedule, it may sometimes leave us with little time for our better half. That’s why anniversaries, birthdays and occasions like Valentine’s Day are so widely celebrated, giving us the opportunity – or the excuse – to take time off to spend with our loved ones.
Now that the height of Chinese New Year festivities has passed, everyone is turning their attention to supposedly the most romantic day of the year. You can almost be certain your partner is, too, and we have got a few ideas so you won’t disappoint.
From candlelit dinner promotions to staycation packages, here are 9 places to spoil your significant other this Valentine’s Day.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Fans of European fare can celebrate the romantic occasion over a 4-course meal curated by Hilton’s in-house Chef Darius Seitfudem. Start off the evening with a welcome cocktail named “True Love” at Graze, then indulge your taste buds further with highlights including Rock Oysters and Lobster Bisque. Wine pairing is also available, handpicked by the hotel’s experienced sommelier to complement each course. The menu is priced at RM220 nett per person without wine pairing and RM328 per person with wine pairing.
For reservations and enquiries, please call +603 2264 2264 or email KULHI_FB@hilton.com.
CE LA VI KL
A classic dinner date with sparkling wine and Instagrammable vistas of KL’s skyline can be had at the fashionable CE LA VI KL. The 7-course Valentine’s menu is perfect for fans of modern Asian cuisine, featuring dishes such as sashimi with ice plant for starters; Australian Wagyu score 7 with caramelized onion puree and porcini mushrooms as an option for main; and Japanese Choux pastry with green tea crumbs, wasabi ganache and Goma gelato for dessert.
For reservations and enquiries, call 03 2733 3163 or visit celavi.com.
Element Kuala Lumpur
Go beyond the traditional candlelit dinner with a staycation at Element Kuala Lumpur, complete with welcome drinks, breakfast in bed, exclusive welcome amenities and a customised message on your room window. That doesn’t mean you should skip out on a gourmet evening though, as the hotel’s TRACE restaurant has prepared a dreamy 5-course menu themed Be My Valentine just for the occasion. See our full review of the menu here.
For reservations and enquiries, call 603-2771 3388 or email TraceRB.Elementkl@elementhotels.com.
Bistro A Table
The award-winning Bistro A Table has something ultra-luxurious to indulge you and your date this Valentine’s and it’s an exclusive treat you won’t want to miss. Experience what it’s like to be a caviar aficionado with an optional taste flight of two or three types of premium caviar at RM400 nett (20 g in total) and RM750 nett (30 g in total inclusive of Beluga caviar) per taste flight respectively. Available from 14th to 17th February 2019 and limited to 20 couples only.
For reservations and enquiries, please call 03-79312831 or visit bistroatable.com.
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
If your significant other’s love language is gastronomy, then Le Meridien might be just the place to say those three words. PRIME promises to send the message across with a 5-course menu featuring dishes like Pan Seared Hiramasa King Fish with Buttered Beets and Quinoa and French Goat Cheese “Crottin de Chavignol” baked on Cereal Bread. Favola amps up the romance with an Italian 4-course dinner set in a rustic Venetian ambience. Those who prefer a modern gastro pub setting can opt for Gastro Sentral’s Adam & Eve’s Valentine’s Day 4-course menu inclusive of a special “Love Potion #9” concoction.
For reservations and enquiries, call +603 2263 7434, e-mail dining.lmkl@lemeridien.com or visit www.lemeridienkualalumpur.com.
Nobu Kuala Lumpur
A 7-course Valentine Omakase experience awaits at Nobu Kuala Lumpur, where you and yourosignificant other will be treated tp the internationally acclaimed restaurant’s signature Japanese-Peruvian flavours. Expect highlights like Seared Botan Ebi, Truffle Rice and Grilled Wagyu Beef and Botarga, to name a few.
For reservations and enquiries, please call 03 2164 5084 or WhatsApp 019 389 5085.
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Whether you have a candlelit dinner, flowers, a staycation, a massage or all of the above in mind, this hotel has it all. Enjoy a 5-course dinner (vegetarian-friendly options available) and a complimentary welcome drink at the iconic THIRTY8 for RM680 nett per couple. Surprise him/her with a bouquet of 12, 24 or 50 roses – each with bespoke messages – for RM250, RM480 and RM700 respectively. Alternatively (or additionally), indulge your loved one with a staycation at 20 percent off standard rates and top it off with a Valentine’s spa package (inclusive of body massage and scrub) at RM590 per couple.
For reservations or enquiries, please call +603 2182 1234 or email the following:
THIRTY8 – thirty8.kuagh@hyatt.com
ESSA Spa – essaspa.my@hyatt.com
Rooms Reservation – reservation.kuagh@hyatt.com
The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Will it be an afternoon tea, a 5-course dinner or cocktails for Valentine’s this year? The St Regis KL says why not have them all for the ultimate indulgence? Savour exquisite dishes such as Alaskan King Cab, Wagyu Oyster and Braised Cod Fish at The Brasserie on V-Day; and stir up the romance at The Drawing Room with decadent creations available from 14th to 17th February, served alongside a glass of Verve Clicquot. For post-dinner drinks, head over to Astor Bar, which will feature romantic-themed cocktails and champagne throughout the month.
For reservations and enquiries, kindly contact the following:
The Brasserie – 603 2727 6666 / thebrasserie@stregis.com
The Drawing Room – 603 2727 6660 / thedrawingroom@stregis.com.
Marini’s on 57
This popular dating spot has cooked up a 7-course Valentine’s menu topped off with a special surprise at the end of your meal. In anticipation of the latter, savour highlights such as Fegatto Grasso (Pan Seared Duck Liver with Port Wine and Sultanas Raisins), Astice (Charcoaled Lobster with Onion, Cabbage and Lemon) and Sorbetto (Mango and Carrot Sorbet) as you bask in close-up views of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.
For reservations and enquiries, call 03 2386 6030 or visit marinis57.com.
W Kuala Lumpur
Dining at W Kuala Lumpur’s all-day dining restaurant, Flock, will assure you of fresh and sustainable farm-to-table ingredients to impress your partner’s refined taste buds. Torched Salmon Trout Belly, Lobster & Chervil Raviolo and Slow Roasted Lamb Noisette are among the dishes highlighting the 5-course Western set menu. It is priced at RM220+ per person and comes with a complimentary welcome drink. There is also a wine-pairing option for an additional RM200+; whilst outdoor balcony seating packages with views of the Petronas Twin Towers can be reserved from RM388+.
For reservations and enquiries, please call 03 2786 8888.
Bonus for the haters: Woobar
Not feeling it for Valentine’s this year? Or perhaps you’d prefer to celebrate Singles’ Awareness Day? Join the Anti-Valentine’s movement at W Kuala Lumpur’s WooBar and enjoy complimentary delights such as Torched Salmon Trout, Tequilla Candy and Black Heart Jello Shots to go with the specially curated drinks for the single and ready to mingle (or not). Resident DJ Victor G will be serving up beats for the night, so you can eat, drink and dance to singlehood!
Available from 8pm till late, no reservations required.
