5 Valentine's Day Dining Ideas

TRACE Restaurant & Bar, Element Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy a candlelit gourmet dinner with great views of the city and the iconic Twin Towers at the TRACE restaurant on the 40th floor of the Element Kuala Lumpur. The four-course Italian-inspired dinner is themed ‘That’s Amore’ – you can think of the Dean Martin tune as you dine on prawn mousse with watermelon rind pickle, aioli bisque and micro cress; beef cheek with truffle pomme purée, sautéed vegetable and natural jus; and deconstructed tiramisu with berries, raspberry pavlova and coffee crusted ‘soil’. There will also be live music to add to the ambience.

Date: 14 Feb (7pm-10.30pm)
Price: RM388nett per couple; RM538nett per couple (with wine pairing)

Element Kuala Lumpur
8 Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2771 3351
www.elementkualalumpur.com

Graze @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Chef Darius is Graze’s newly appointed chef and this Valentine’s Day, he’s created a delicious dinner for HIM and HER using healthy ingredients, which should be reason enough to head here. Begin with a selection of starters including fresh Boston scallops with saffron, decadent gold leaf risotto and Portuguese chestnut soup; and move on to either the maple-glazed duck or herb-crusted Tasmanian salmon. Leave room for dessert as it promises to be special!

Date: Until 14 Feb (6.30pm-10.30pm)
Price: RM348nett per person

Hilton Kuala Lumpur
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2264 2264
http://life.hiltonkl.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

If you’re up for something different, DoubleTree by Hilton KL has come up with a unique dining experience specially for Valentine’s Day. It’s called ‘All Evening Dine Around’, and is basically a food tour through the hotel’s eateries. Begin at the Cellar Door for buckwheat blinis with salmon gravlax and caviar, followed by foie gras, prawn ravioli, red snapper or lamb loin at Tosca. You will then end the night at the Axis for an indulgent white chocolate bavarois.

Date: 14 Feb (6.30pm till late)
Price: RM388nett per couple

DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, at The Intermark,
348 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2172 7272
www.doubletree.hilton.com

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Heading out of town for Valentine’s is always a good idea and Penang is always an easy choice. Book one of DoubleTree Penang’s suites and enjoy a four-course dinner on the balcony, and a personal butler! Your meal begins with fresh crab accompanied by apple and truffle oil, which leads to a creamy chowder, a selection of amazing entrées, and ends with a dessert of white chocolate strawberry mousse.

Date: 14 Feb (6.30pm till late)
Price: RM588nett per couple

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
56 Jalan Low Yat,
Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Tel: 04-892 8000
www.doubletree3.hilton.com

The St. Regis Langkawi

Here’s an idea – grab your favourite person and head to Langkawi for Valentine’s, and while you’re there make a reservation for a decadent meal at one of St. Regis’s F&B outlets. There are three dinner dining packages available – six courses at the the hotel’s chic beach restaurant Pantai Grill, five courses at the signature Kayu Puti or a very romantic dinner in one of the private cabanas.

Date: 14 Feb (7pm-10pm)
Price: RM1000nett per couple (Pantai Grill); RM1400nett per couple (Kayu Puti); RM1000nett per couple (cabana)

The St. Regis Langkawi,
Jalan Pantai Beringin, Langkawi
Tel: 04-960 6666 
www.stregislangkawi.com