With so many new restaurants opening around KL plus the fact that Baby C has started pre-school this year, we have not been to Sage for a while for lunch. The promise of foie gras, scallops and steak was all it took to prompt Hubby to make a reservation at Sage.
Unfortunately, it's not so easy to get a reservation at Sage these days... the restaurant is often closed for private functions. Can't blame everyone for wanting to eat here, it is afterall one of my favourite lunch spots in KL.
Still as good as ever..
We were greeted by a few familiar faces when we arrived, but there were many new faces amongst the waiting staff. It was good to see Chef Daniel cooking in the open kitchen (IGB chairman etc were dining there on the same day). We were also pleased that a good friend of ours, Quay Po could join us for lunch.
Complimentary warm bread - I think Sage is the place I can eat the most bread at! The bread is so good and I love the basil dip.
To start, Hubby and Quay Po had the consomme of maitake mushroom with duck foie gras and sea scallop. It came with a hefty portion of foie and two big scallops.. I was so jealous that I didn't order this! The consomme was poured tableside. Both my dining partners enjoyed this very much.
Golden consomme
Luscious foie
Simply gorgeous
I had the cold buckwheat noodles with tuna chutoro, flying fish roe and Togarashi pepper. Now that I look back at the menu and photos, they seem to have missed out the flying fish roe on my plate. Hmmmmm. I do love the cold noodles at Sage plus the tuna chutoro was so fresh. My only complain is that the portion is too small (for me anyways).:P
Pretty and petite
We also love the steaks that we get here at Sage. The Angus Beef Striploin was cooked to medium rare, as requested and the presentation is slightly different since the last time we came. Hubby feels that this is much more aesthetically pleasing. The steak as usual is very flavourful and delicious.
Angus Beef Striploin with Potato Gratin, Sauteed Vegetables and Dijon Mustard
Dessert was fresh mango with passion fruit puree and ricotta ice cream. It was nice but a little boring to be honest. I would have preferred a bavarois, mille feuille or chocolate molten cake, all which they do so well here at Sage.
Quay Po made us some of these delicious carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting to take home for the kids. Thanks so much dear - my children loved them very much! I do hope that you enjoyed your lunch session with us at Sage. :)
Full set of photos available to view here.
Pork-free.
For their weekly lunch menu, click here. Full a la carte menu here.
Dress code: Smart casual.
Opening hours: Lunch:Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 2.00pm; Dinner:Monday to Saturday 6.00pm to 10.30pm. Closed on Sunday.
Price: RM100 nett per person for 3-course lunch. 10% off with The Gardens Club card.
Location: Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Gardens Residences, Level 6, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2268 1328
*Children below the age of 6 are no longer allowed in the restaurant.
Yen, you most welcome on the carrot cakes. Knowing that your kiddies like the cakes is worth all the effort. Thanks so much for buying me lunch at The Sage. I like the place and the food and service were great. I will return to dine there with my Quay Lo. It was a fun afternoon fir me and i enjoyed Craig and your company very much. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that. Catch up with you when you're back :)
Deletehehe. i love this place too. my mom had the same stuff like you, i think. ;D
ReplyDeleteHehe I'm sure you'll dine here at least once when u're back next.
DeleteLovin the cold buckwheat noodles with tuna chutoro, flying fish roe and Togarashi pepper, and the Angus Beef Striploin with Potato Gratin, Sauteed Vegetables and Dijon Mustard....hehe =)
ReplyDeleteSame choice as me! ;P
DeleteI've heard great comments abt this restaurant but haven't got a chance to drop by yet...are they open for lunch during weekend?
ReplyDeleteThey are not open for lunch during the weekend, but if a public holiday falls on a weekday, they are open - so perhaps that's the best time to go (it's usually quite quiet here on a PH too). Failing that, you can come here for dinner!
Deletethanks thanks.. will keep that in mind =)
DeleteDuck foie gras and sea scallop, both are my favourites. I want to eat!!!
ReplyDeleteCK, you have such good taste!!! Same like me... I also love foie and scallop the most!
DeleteI have yet to dine at Sage and must say it's been a while since I've had a great piece of FG!
ReplyDeleteI used to dislike foie but Sage was the one that converted me to a foie lover.
DeleteA very lovely Lunch!! Foie Gras and Scallop combination is almost a perfection for me.... and beef too? I m a big Steak Girl!!
ReplyDeleteI ll show hubby this post and hope he will take me there one day too! ;)
Go for a special occasion! You deserve it. :)
DeleteWHAT??? Quay Po made you cup cakes? QUAY PO!!!! I want!!! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteShe made me macarons a few months back too :P
DeleteLooks so good. I have to make it back over there.
ReplyDeleteSage is always good :) That's why I love dining here.
Deletethat's quite a gigantic slab of foie gras! i wonder if Chef Daniel specially cut a extra-large piece for your table because you're among his most beloved customers (and because you even named your son after him, heheh) :D
ReplyDeleteHaha I wish that was the case! But unfortunately no, his kitchen staff cooks.. he rarely cooks unless it's dinner or degustation / tasting menu or special guests.
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