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| Feringgi Grill |
White Asparagus
Promotion at Feringgi Grill
Fine dining is
rare on the island of Penang. Best known for its spectacular street food and
bargain prices, higher-end eateries are few and far between. But when you’re
looking for something special, there are a couple of establishments that do a first-class
job of elevating the dining experience to elegantly delicious heights. Feringgi
Grill at Rasa Sayang is one such example and one of the most esteemed and
long-lasting institutions of its kind.
rare on the island of Penang. Best known for its spectacular street food and
bargain prices, higher-end eateries are few and far between. But when you’re
looking for something special, there are a couple of establishments that do a first-class
job of elevating the dining experience to elegantly delicious heights. Feringgi
Grill at Rasa Sayang is one such example and one of the most esteemed and
long-lasting institutions of its kind.
April and May
see the chefs at Feringgi Grill celebrating European seasons with a special
white asparagus promotion. White asparagus start their lives as the regular
green variety, however are cultivated by covering their shoots with soil,
depriving them of sunlight. Without the sun’s rays they are unable to photosynthesize,
so don’t turn green and are less bitter than their conventionally matured
counterparts. Picked young, the shoots are very tender and a prized European
summer crop, and as such are the stars on this menu.
see the chefs at Feringgi Grill celebrating European seasons with a special
white asparagus promotion. White asparagus start their lives as the regular
green variety, however are cultivated by covering their shoots with soil,
depriving them of sunlight. Without the sun’s rays they are unable to photosynthesize,
so don’t turn green and are less bitter than their conventionally matured
counterparts. Picked young, the shoots are very tender and a prized European
summer crop, and as such are the stars on this menu.
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| Chef MatthiasTretbar |
Feringgi
Grill offers a fine choice of wines by the glass. For hubby it’s the Californian
Beringer Stone Cellars Chardonnay that starts the night and, for me the New
Zealand Sixty Drops Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (RM34). The chardonnay has
twangs of vanilla on the nose and is creamy in the mouth with a medium body and
finish. My sauvignon blanc offers mango and passion fruit aromas and a clean
crisp ending. We’re both satisfied with our selections.
Grill offers a fine choice of wines by the glass. For hubby it’s the Californian
Beringer Stone Cellars Chardonnay that starts the night and, for me the New
Zealand Sixty Drops Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (RM34). The chardonnay has
twangs of vanilla on the nose and is creamy in the mouth with a medium body and
finish. My sauvignon blanc offers mango and passion fruit aromas and a clean
crisp ending. We’re both satisfied with our selections.
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| Beringer Chardonnay |
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| Sixty Drops Sauvignon Blanc |
Stir
Fried White and Green Asparagus with Strawberries, Rocket and Foie Gras (RM95)
is a decadent option for the starter. The tender young shoots are cut into
shorter pieces and mixed with the berries, edible flowers and micro greens. A
tart dressing cuts through the terrifically rich and creamy liver. It’s well balanced
in both flavour and texture.
Fried White and Green Asparagus with Strawberries, Rocket and Foie Gras (RM95)
is a decadent option for the starter. The tender young shoots are cut into
shorter pieces and mixed with the berries, edible flowers and micro greens. A
tart dressing cuts through the terrifically rich and creamy liver. It’s well balanced
in both flavour and texture.
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| Stir Fried White and Green Asparagus with Strawberries, Rocket and Foie Gras |
Soup
turns this delicacy of the lily family liquid, in a Caramelized White Asparagus
Crème Soup with Smoked Salmon and Caviar (RM32). Slightly sweet and lightly
creamy the soup leaves a thin film of broth in the mouth. “Mmmm, I like this,”
smiles hubby.
turns this delicacy of the lily family liquid, in a Caramelized White Asparagus
Crème Soup with Smoked Salmon and Caviar (RM32). Slightly sweet and lightly
creamy the soup leaves a thin film of broth in the mouth. “Mmmm, I like this,”
smiles hubby.
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| Caramelized White Asparagus Crème Soup with Smoked Salmon and Caviar |
A raspberry sorbet cleanses the palate and is so good hubby suggests Chef opens up an ice cream stall in the centre of the city.
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| Raspberry Sorbet |
The
main courses reassign asparagus a supporting role alongside baby potatoes and a
choice of sauces (Choron, Béarnaise, Hollandaise or Maltaise), and allow meat
or fish to shine as the protagonists.
main courses reassign asparagus a supporting role alongside baby potatoes and a
choice of sauces (Choron, Béarnaise, Hollandaise or Maltaise), and allow meat
or fish to shine as the protagonists.
We
find the Canadian Cod (100gm RM118) flaky and moist. The Pan Fried Scallops (120
gm RM108) are golden around the edges and fine pot-bellied specimens, which
disappear quickly from the plate. Lamb Chops (200gm RM158) are pink in the
middle and have a moderately salty crust and, the Braised Beef Cheeks (RM128)
are slow cooked for 14 – 16 hours in a merlot juice leaving them so tender that
they fall apart at the touch of our forks. My favourites are the seafood, while
hubby goes ga-ga over the lamb.
find the Canadian Cod (100gm RM118) flaky and moist. The Pan Fried Scallops (120
gm RM108) are golden around the edges and fine pot-bellied specimens, which
disappear quickly from the plate. Lamb Chops (200gm RM158) are pink in the
middle and have a moderately salty crust and, the Braised Beef Cheeks (RM128)
are slow cooked for 14 – 16 hours in a merlot juice leaving them so tender that
they fall apart at the touch of our forks. My favourites are the seafood, while
hubby goes ga-ga over the lamb.
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| Canadian Cod |
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| Pan Fried Scallops |
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| Lamb Chops |
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| Braised Beef Cheeks |
Fresh
and light seems an appropriate way to end an asparagus filled menu, and the dessert
we try admirably fits the bill. Grand Marnier Marinated Fresh Strawberries with
Orange Yoghurt Mousse and Pistachio (RM32) is a palette of colours. Fragments
of each are spread across the plate forming a messy tangle of delight and a
playground for trying various bits on their own and mixed with each other.
and light seems an appropriate way to end an asparagus filled menu, and the dessert
we try admirably fits the bill. Grand Marnier Marinated Fresh Strawberries with
Orange Yoghurt Mousse and Pistachio (RM32) is a palette of colours. Fragments
of each are spread across the plate forming a messy tangle of delight and a
playground for trying various bits on their own and mixed with each other.
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| Grand Marnier Marinated Fresh Strawberries with Orange Yoghurt Mousse and Pistachio |
House
made chocolates finish the meal with a final burst of sweetness. A petite nutty
milk chocolate log and a dark cacao truffle ball are delicately decorated and a
faultless ending.
made chocolates finish the meal with a final burst of sweetness. A petite nutty
milk chocolate log and a dark cacao truffle ball are delicately decorated and a
faultless ending.
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| House Made Chocolates |
The White
Asparagus Menu is available from the 1st of April until the 1st
of June. Bookings are highly recommended, especially if you’d like to dine on a
Friday or Saturday evening.
Asparagus Menu is available from the 1st of April until the 1st
of June. Bookings are highly recommended, especially if you’d like to dine on a
Friday or Saturday evening.
Reasons to visit: limited period to enjoy the white
asparagus promotion; beautiful setting – try to visit before the sun sets to
benefit from the lush garden views; we particularly loved the soup, seafood and
lamb.
asparagus promotion; beautiful setting – try to visit before the sun sets to
benefit from the lush garden views; we particularly loved the soup, seafood and
lamb.
Feringgi Grill
Mezzanine Level,
Rasa Wing Lobby
Rasa Wing Lobby
Rasa Sayang
Resort and Spa
Resort and Spa
Batu Feringgi
Beach
Beach
Penang 11100
Malaysia
+6 04 888 8888
Open 7am –
10:30am
10:30am
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Dress Code:
Smart casual – long pants and covered shoes for men.
Smart casual – long pants and covered shoes for men.