The Palazzo Boutique Restaurant @ Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Aloha!

Finally, we have embarked on another spectacular epicurean adventure but this time is at Palazzo, which offers diners a majestic spread of fusion, ranging from Italian, Spanish to Western, against a modern chic setting with warm ambience.

Upon entering the restaurant, you would be greeted instantly by its racks of wine collection magnificently, that are also thoughtfully hand-picked. The bottles are priced reasonably and Sparkling Red being the signature one, that is also quite popular especially among the fairer sex for its smoother and sweeter taste.

This cozy restaurant initially forays as one of the few local wine retailers at Cheras back in 2011, that proves to live up to the expectation of fine wine connoisseurs. Due to the overwhelming responses, they soon venture into F&B as well, with wine being one the special element in its menu. To do some justice to your taste bud, let’s the yummy food pictures speak for itself.

How I wish i could have a humble corner like this at home. Am gonna be incredibly thrilled for some time  (✿◠‿◠)♫♪

Golden Pumpkin Soup

The gastronomical night kicked off with a bowl of supreme Pumpkin Soup, made in house without any MSG. Therefore, you could actually taste the original sweetness of the pumpkin itself with a tinge of herb fragrance, which taste like oregano to me, but am not sure. This golden-colored soup is also topped off with a gentle splash of cream and there you go, a delish and hearty soup for the soul. By the way, their ceramics designs are pretty cool and lively too with the many bright hues exuded, with mine, being the best one to match the soup as it’s in orangey :D

                                                            Spanish Tapas

During the interlude, games are played and light moments are shared wonderfully among the guests while waiting for the dishes to be prepared fresh from the kitchen. I suppose the ice breaking session conducted successfully as all of us get to know each other better, with some discussion has been zoomed into food topics already :D Ensue later is a simple introduction of the wine boutique restaurant by Keith, who shares with us how the idea of wine pairing gustation with their range of cartes du jour originates.

Soon, the first plate of appetizer arrived invitingly on the people-filled tables. It is the special Spanish Tapas that comes with the tomato salsa seated on salchichon  iberico bellota on the bed of fragrantly toasted baguette. The most prominent flavor that left you yearning for more the moment you pop it into your mouth is the intense fragrance of the parsley, alongside the zestful sourness of the mix, which also includes delicately diced tomato, garlic and not forgetting the delicious iberico meat. It’s pretty unique with its mild smokiness with the side being slightly crispy, and to pair it with some cream on the top, is definitely a brilliant idea! It does remind me our oriental smoked meat, but of different flavor overall.  Nice! 

Pate & Crackers

Wow, at first I thought it’s something like butter and bread spread kind of thing, seeing the humble layout. But soon, we are awed by this specially designed menu by the restaurant itself. Pate & Crackers is a snack consisting of smoothly ground chicken and goose liver that is served with melba toast. The mini bowl that is seated in the middle of the toastie is actually containing the minced liver and meat which are lightly seasoned. There is even a thin yellowish layer which we suppose coming from the livers. The best way to eat it is by spreading it decently but not too much on the bread, and sinks your teeth soulfully to enjoy it. The taste of the goose liver is pretty dominant over the other fowl. It has a very finespun texture, creamy and melts in your mouth easily. I wish I could learn to appreciate this acquire aroma the soonest possible :D

Smoked Salmon Salad

Soon another lovely dish that proves to be a real hit among the diners, and it’s none other than the Smoked Salmon Salad. The dressing used for this salad is pretty special and it’s made in house. It has got the unique blend of creamy sesame with some nutty crunches that are set to entice the diners more and more. It’s very appetizing as well when eaten with all the crisp lettuce, purple cabbage, cucumber, cherry tomato, radish and last but not least, the smoked salmon. The fish is thinly sliced till it is like literally melts in your mouth and is very fresh indeed. When all these delish ingredients are mixed and matched together, it gives out a very refreshing feel and you are more reenergized with improved appetite. I really love the the sesame sauce, yummy! 

English Roast Pork

Woo hoo! Eventually this succulent spread greets us amusingly out of the blue. It might look similar to the normal roast pork that you see at Chinese hawker place, but trust me, you might want to have a paradigm shift after you tasted it for this English Roast Pork is set to blow your mind!

These pieces of home juicy cutlets are laid on the bed of hand-mashed potato. They aren’t too fat and you kind of enjoy their crackling especially on the very top layer of the skin, which is really crispy and get you hooked on for more. Not only the pork is well done by being mildly marinated  so that you could enjoy the real taste of the roasted pork, the potato beneath it is equally delish as you get to bites on the chunky tuber which is coarsely mashed for a better texture. In no time, the plates have been ‘cleaned off’ thoroughly with finger-liking still, non-stop praising this spectacular dish! 

I Love Ribs

Who don’t love ribs? That’s why this menu is bold enough to be given this honour of wearing this crown confidently.  As expressive as its name depicts, the elephantine ribs is dished out in such a way that, there is enough space for some little caveman to take shelter underneath the rib cage, but in this case would be the mashed potato, hehe.

No wonder the everyone is amazed by the sapid thick gravy that covers the ribs as these pork ribs are rubbed with a blend of earthy spices and brushed with a slowly simmered sauce that has a slight kick. And thus, they come off the grill tender yet pleasantly chewy, with just the right hit of smoky goodness. And it's just a case of ABC for me to wipe it cleanly and shimmering from the bone :P

Keith, who is the representative of Palazzo, demonstrates to us how to cut the ribs properly and efficiently, so the maximum enjoyment would be achieved. We feel grateful and enjoy the meat hassle-free as each one of us are provided with a pair of plastic glove, that definitely helps us to enjoy more conveniently. Thanks to the thoughtfulness of Palazzo. 

Ocean Mackerel

Soon, come to my all-time favourite fish menu, Ocean Mackerel, which is also fondly known as Saba fish in Korean cuisine.

This mackerel is grilled with aged sea salt and is then accompanied with in house special coriander chilli pesto. Not only is the fish meat is sweet and flakily fresh with crispy skin, the greenish sauce is incredibly fantastic too! It’s actually not that spicy but is full of blended herb aroma, which includes minced of rich gingers together with some vinegar I guess, from the mild piquancy that tickles my taste bud. If to make a gauge, it does resemble the yellowish ginger gravy that normally served with the usual Hainanese Chicken Rice. Totally satisfied! 

Carbonara Pasta

It’s not long before Italian fares come to join our table. One word that I could use to describe this menu is ‘Baconlicious’, if that’s allowed :D

Most of the people would shun away from any white cream pasta for the fear of being cloying, but not in this case.  This is one special Carbonara Pasta that I found is considerably light with the perfect consistency that I found thus far. It comes with delicious bacon, white wine and cream that are also topped off with basil and some black pepper. The bacons really deserve a just compliment for they are really smacking good with the right smoke apart from the chewy texture of thin slicing. Another plus point is the addition of white wine which just heightens up the dish naturally. Good to the sense and visual too! 

Pormodoro Seafood

Ensue subsequently is the zesty Pormodoro Seafood pasta, that greets the diners with its generous spread of seafood. You would be more than delighted to find the plethora of oceanic delicacies like mussels, scallops, prawns, clams and basil leaves, thoroughly tossed in savory red sauce on top of the springy spaghetti. The pasta is cooked al dente and goes really well with the sauce that contains a balanced blend of sweetness with some sourness amidst  the basil’s fragrance. As for the seafood, needless to say, they are all really ‘Fresh Catch’, and I particularly enjoy the scallop and prawn most, for its juiciness. Thumbs up!

Minty and A Little Lamb

Nice and a catchy name given! It does reminds me of the sweet childhood song, ‘Mary Has A Little Lamb’ :D

Wow, once bitten, twice yearning for more in this case, hehe. This lamb is really tender and well marinated with the spices and also black pepper. I guess this largely is contributed by the meat origin which is said to be of premier grass fed lamb which is grilled in Mediterranean herbs and then accompanied with fresh mint sauce. The goatish smell is acceptable and the flavor got enhanced when dipped into the special greenish relish. Eaten with the fresh salad greens and in house made mashed potato, it’s just perfect! 

Signature Pork Chop

Before the gastronomical night wrap up, we are still welcoming the Signature Pork Chop delightfully from Palazzo. This succulent pork steak is seared to perfection before drenched in sautéed onion gravy, peas and mashed potatoes. The thick gravy is prepared with the right consistency, and creamy. It’s mouthwatering when taken with the soft and succulent pork chop that gets you chew to the maximum satisfaction. This zestiness is pleasantly paired with the savoury mashed potato and also the accompanied garden salad. I also heard that the pork chop has earlier been marinated with red wine that gives it an extra oomph. Undeniably, Palazzo has keep mesmerizing us along the way with its specially designed menus to cater the various tastebud from all folks of life.

Should you already hankering for their sumptuous bills of fare, Palazzo could be easily located in the vicinity of Leisure Mall. Upon driving up into the junction while surpassing the flyover bridge linking the two buildings of the mall, take the immediate right turning upon seeing the Tai Thong shop on your left. Thereafter, you would see Palazzo on your right real soon. Hope this simple navigation helps :D

Address for reference:

No. 30, Jalan Manis 1,

Taman Segar, Cheras,

56100 Kuala Lumpur. 

Once again, thousand of thanks to Palazzo and Keith, for their hospitality and I look forward to the next return with other epicureans for more toothsome indulgence. Kudos and keep up the great work! ^_^

Time to call it night after this 'milk' bottle :D It's so cute!