Along with the appointment of a new Executive Chef Rudy Junaidie, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur has announced the debut of a new menu for its Bistro 160. The menu marks the beginning of Chef Rudy’s vision for fresher, more elevated dining experiences at the hotel, serving up local and international specialties with a focus on high-quality ingredients and premium products prepared in contemporary techniques.
Featuring a wide selection of items ranging from soups and salads to small bites, full mains and desserts, the menu also spotlights Chef Rudy’s signature dishes that include Braised Lamb Shank, Jumbo Prawn Tagliolini, Homemade Chicken & Prawn Springroll and Nasi Goreng Kampung. Complete things on an indulgent sweet end with Molten Chocolate Lava, another item not to be missed from Chef Rudy.
Chef Rudy says, “The new Bistro 160 features the best of my world travels and cooking at these far-out locations, bringing the best of East, West, and my home favourites from Malaysia all in one place. Expect a new level of dining using the best our country has to offer, cooked and served in meals that remind one of home. More is to come with the other dining establishments in Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, beginning with Bistro 160.”
New on the Menu
Tuck in and start your meal at Bistro 160 with salads and starters like a Classic Caesar Salad (RM28) of tender grilled chicken tossed with baby Romaine lettuce, beef bacon and croutons in a rich Caesar dressing, topped off with a 65-degree sous vide egg. A fresher alternative may be found with the Tomato Bruschetta with Mozarella (RM68) of diced tomato and rucola dressed in balsamic vinegar and served on toasted bread. Soup options also stay classic with Forest Mushroom Soup (RM28) of minced mixed mushrooms simmered to fragrant earthiness in cream, finished off with a drizzle of truffle oil.
Mains entice with Chef’s Signatures like Braised Lamb Shank (RM85) served with soft polenta, sauteed asparagus and caramelised shallots as well as Jumbo Prawn Tagliolini (RM70) of perfectly al dente pasta fragranced with grilled jumbo prawns and creamy bisque sauce. Fish options come with the Cod & Chips (RM82) of crispy battered fish fillet served with a side of fries and house-made tartar sauce while red meat is big and satisfying with the oven-baked Harissa Lamb Cutlet (RM130) accompanied by truffle mashed potato and parmesan asparagus and Wagyu Beef Tenderloin (RM220) completed with creamy spinach and potato pumpkin mash.
Burger lovers will revel in the Charcoal Burger (RM45) a towering black beauty of charcoal bun sandwiching a juicy beef patty layered with guacamole, sundried tomato mayo, cheese, caramelised onion, jalapenos and egg, served with a hearty side of fries.
Bites are available all day long with items like Bucket of Honey BBQ Chicken Drumlets (RM62) perfect for sharing with a side of fries as well as Tortilla Chips (RM28) served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Teatime will make for the complete affair with the classic Old Chunky Curry Puff (RM15) dressed up with a side of tamarind chutney, or Homemade Chicken and Prawn Springroll (RM30) garnished with coriander and chilli plum sauce.
Satisfy that Asian craving with Oriental favourites like Nasi Goreng Kampong (RM48), one of Chef Rudy’s signatures, wok-fried to smoky perfection with diced chicken and jumbo prawns before topped off with a fried egg and prawn crackers. The Curry Laksa (RM34) will also not disappoint with a rich curry broth of chicken, eggs and prawns, and neither will the Penang Char Koay Teow (RM34) of silky-smooth flat rice noodles charred well with prawns, fish cake, eggs, chives and beansprouts.
For dessert, miss not the Molten Chocolate Lava (RM35) of chocolate cake with a gooey molten centre, a Chef’s Signature for a reason. For simplicity on the go, the Classic Baked Cheese Cake (RM26) will hit the spot as will the Tiramisu in a Jar (RM28) that delicately layers the Italian classic of ladyfingers dipped in coffee with lashings of mascarpone and whipped eggs, finished off with a generous powdering of cocoa and coffee powder, all in a convenient takeaway jar.
A Bistro for all Your Dining and Meeting Needs
Bistro 160 lives up to its name as a bistro offering everything from business luncheons to satisfying all-day dining ranging from East to West and afterwork drinks all in a quiet respite in the heart of Bukit Bintang. The bistro with an adjacent cigar lounge is quiet and unassuming, perfect as a meeting point for friends and business associate, whether you’re looking to do it over executive power lunches, leisurely afternoon tea sets for two, or Happy-Hour drinks, complete with shisha and a cigar after.
Daytime floods the warm, welcoming space with ample natural daylight where lunches are productive with quality food and drink items complemented by cakes and pastries that ease you into the afternoon. Come evening, the lights come on and the music flows for a trendy space of social gatherings, fuelled by a wide
selection of wines, spirits, champagnes and cocktails. A fun photo op presents itself with the standalone vending machine dispensing mini-Moët & Chandon bottles for the perfect ‘Gram!
After meals, adjourn to the Cigar Lounge, where floor-to-ceiling windows feed the eyes with vantage point views of the bustling Bukit Bintang street. Pick a cigar of your choice from the cigar shop or be guided to your next favourite variety by a cigar consultant from one of the widest varieties in Kuala Lumpur. Sit back, relax and unwind over a glass or puff to one of KL’s most vibrant spots right here at Bistro 160.
