VALENTINE’S CELEBRATING LOVE & HERITAGE, “BABA NYONYA DONDANG SAYANG”@ BIJAN BAR & RESTAURANT

As St. Nick’s jingle bell has just bid adieu to us, now is time to ring the wedding bell (stress not, pun intended ^_^) to gather all lovebirds, reminding them to again, cherish and love each other more, as the days go by. So it’s prime moment of the year to show your utmost appreciation to your beloved partner how much their presence matters to you as he or she has transformed you till to date.

Whenever the topic of romance comes into the picture, most of us will tend to have the more cliché dining choices in mind, such as Western cuisine or French culinary- for epicurean who seeks for much deeper degustation experience. Rather than merely joining the mainstream, why not create a more memorable and unparalleled gastronomic evening by trying out something much closer to our heart, being an Asian- our very own uniquely crafted Malay- Chinese Valentine’s menu themed as “Baba Nyonya Dondang Sayang”?

Baba Nyonya (eyebrow raised)? You asked…….

I’m not surprised though for it strikes my curiosity the similar way too. Only after you have tasted it that you would be able to really see it beyond the norm from just another trivial course. To simply put it, you will never view Baba Nyonya cuisine the same way again under the adept hands of the innovative Chef Razis from Bijan Bar & Restaurant Fine Malay Cuisine!

Coincidentally, it is also a double Valentine celebration at Bijan this year as the last day of Chinese New Year is also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, “Chap Goh Meh”. To commemorate these double halcyons of idyllic moment, the Valentine menu will be available only on the 14^th and 19^th February 2019.

Celebrating Love & Heritage

“Baba Nyonya Dondang Sayang”

A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and soul of its people. Cultures here in Malaysia have been a colourful melting pot whereby meeting and mixing- such cultural assimilation exist since the very beginning of its history and thence, defining Malaysia’s uniquely diverse heritage and transforming of what the nation is today.

As Valentine takes place within the festive Chinese New Year celebration, Bijan will be presenting a menu that pays homage perfectly to the unique Malay and Chinese cultural marriage that when is harmoniously fused is called- Baba Nyonya. Guests will then be treated to a specially crafted menu inspired by Baba Nyonya influences in a picturesque setting for a romantic excursion.

One of the exciting menu with an innovative twist on traditional offerings is “Togetherness” whereby your palate would be whimsically titillated by this seemingly common at the start but surprisingly captivating towards the end- “Pan Seared Scallops on Coconut Potato Puree Drizzled with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil & Lemongrass Espuma & Budu Belacan Caviar, “A Match In Heaven” main course for her Kari Laksa Baba Nyonya Classic with Lobsters and for him the “Pan Seared Fermented Prime Australian Angus Ribeye served with Roasted Smoked and Herbal Tricolor Rice”!

Towards the end, you would never see Malay cuisine the same way again, especially with such a brilliant tweak that somehow resembles the finesse of molecular gastronomy the Asian way.

BABA NYONYA DONDANG SAYANG MENU

Complimentary Cocktail/ Mocktail for 2

SHARING IS CARING

Srikandi

King Fish Otak-Otak, Prawn Coconut and Banana Blossom Rolls

TOGETHERNESS

Kekapis Arjuna

Pan Seared Scallop on Coconut Potato Puree Drizzled with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Lemongrass Espuma and Budu Belachan Caviar

A MATCH IN HEAVEN

Kara Laksa Tenggara

Half Baby Lobster Baba Nyonya Classic Laksa served with Otak-Otak & Homemade Squid Ink Pasta

DAGING SALAI ANGUS NASI ULAM

Pan Seared Fermented Prime Australian Angus Ribeye served with Roasted Smoked and Herbal Tricolor Rice

HAPPY ENDING

And some quenelles scoops of sorbet to elevate your sweet dining experience blithesomely!

Nila Seputih Salju

Wajik and Bunga Telang Rambutan Sorbet served on a Bed of Coconut Snow

 Butterfly pea flower sorbet infused with kaffir lime for added tanginess, daintily seated on top of coconut milk granite that reminds me of Korean bingsu, due to its light and fluffy melt-in-the-mouth snowflakes-like texture.

Bersepuh Emas

Tapai Pulut and Mango Sorbet with Crispy Mango Skin and Fruit Leather

Indeed the perfectly velvet and rugby-ball dollops of happiness!

The unique Valentine’s Course of Baba Nyonya Dondang Sayang Menu, is only available on 14^th and 19^th February 2019 at MYR 398++, celebrating couple days from both the Chinese and Western calendar.  How thoughtfully meaningful is that? Hence, seats are limited and best to make reservations earlier to avoid any disappointment to your darling.

Of course, for those who prefer to spend more time together a little longer while savouring some nosh over catchy chatters, ala carte menu is opened and available from 9pm onwards. So do seize the moment at the right time for that unforgettable memories at Bijan Bar & Restaurant!

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Address: 3-5, Seri Bukit Ceylon, 8 Lorong Ceylon Off, 3, Jalan Ceylon, Bukit Ceylon, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +603- 2031 3575

Operation Hours: DAILY | 430 – 11pm

Website: http://www.bijanrestaurant.com/contact.html

Email: admin@bijanrestaurant.com

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