Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch

Monica Tindall

Stepping things up amid the pandemic, restaurants are innovating like never before in an attempt to stay relevant and attract a dwindling number of customers. In a show-stopping performance, Graze at Hilton Kuala Lumpur has launched a Perrier-Jouët Champagne brunch that was fully booked for its launch and looks sure to fill again for the upcoming brunch on Sunday, December 20th from 11 am – 2 pm.

Perrier-Jouët Champagne Brunch at Graze

Graze is near unrecognizable with its bountiful floral arrangements, “angels” serving Perrier-Jouët Champagne and glass-adorned tables. The guest list is intimate given current restrictions and positively buzzing assisted by the beautiful setting and plentiful bubbly.

Easily recognized by its pretty floral bottle, Perrier-Jouët Champagne was founded over 200 years ago. Nature and the arts have long been an inherent part of the brand and this continues today evidenced by care for the land all the way to art on the bottle. Chardonnay is responsible for the Champagne’s signature floral characteristics, and today we enjoy a free-flow of both the Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut and Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé.

Brunch Menu

Honestly, being a lover of bubbles, the Champagne was the initial drawcard for the Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Graze. Executive Chef Kazi Hassan and team, however, have outdone themselves in curating a 15-course French-floral-themed canape style menu to match. Paired with the free-flow, the only thing to complain about is the kilometres I’ll have to run tomorrow to balance the indulgence.

To Begin

The Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Graze certainly kicks off with luxury with a trio of caviar on blinis. Kaluga and Avruga Caviar, as well as giant salmon roe, are classic toppings for the buckwheat pancakes accompanied by grated quail egg, drill crème Fraiche, gold leaf and apple sorrel cress.

We don’t have to worry about nutritious choices as next delivered is hummus and vegetable crudites. Local flavours are infused in the Mediterranean spread with curry and coconut – genius! Petit carrots, asparagus, celery, toasted pine nuts, black sesame biscotti and edible flowers add both crunch and colour. It’s a pretty arrangement.

Heirloom tomatoes from Cameron Highlands, bell peppers and Aussie feta cheese make a salad base for a grilled tiger prawn. A Parmesan crisp and sweet baby basil top it off.

House-cured salmon gravlax comes atop nutty lavosh bread. Dill crème Fraiche, baby cress and edible blooms brighten the recipe.

Lastly, Boston lobster éclair completes the decadent beginning at this Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Graze. Basil pâte à choux is stuffed with sustainably caught lobster and freshened with tomato and dill. It’s both sweet and savoury in one bite.

Savoury Creations

Pan-fried foie gras in mini brioche again ensures the brunch menu is fitting for its classy Perrier-Jouët Champagne mate. Caramelised granny smith apples and Sarawak pineapple jam provide the sweet partner for the liver. Hand-cut truffle straw potatoes balance the rich, creamy and sweet with a dash of saltiness.

A little tableside entertainment comes with the black cod dumplings with wild mushroom consommé, edible flowers and porcini mushroom. Waitstaff pour the liquid atop just before serving.

In keeping with what’s come so far, the braised venison in a soft taco is also well-balanced. It’s elevated by a cilantro lime sauce, nasturtium leaf, and avocado, and partnered with a shot of orange Grand Marnier.

Chilean seabass is perfectly partnered with a teriyaki glaze. Crispy leek, edamame and micro cress provide a delicious contrast along with a citrus vinaigrette and pink finger lime caviar.

Lastly, the chargrilled Australian lamb cutlet meets an ideal match with flame-grilled smoky aubergine, spicy bell pepper marmalade and pomegranate.

From the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Patisserie

Truthfully, I am content to end the brunch with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. The efforts of the pastry kitchen, however, should not be missed. Deconstructed red ruby velvet showcases layers of sponge, strawberry crème cheese mousse, crumbed pastry soil and is prettily finished off with wild berries. Pastry fans would do well to try the rocher croissant filled with hazelnut cream, Jivara milk chocolate and toasted hazelnuts (this is where my calories are spent).

Alternatively, the black forest 70% chocolate pot is sure to satisfy cacao fans with its moist chocolate sponge, vanilla Chantilly, dark sour cherry, chocolate soil, edible flowers and fresh berries. More chocolate is on the cards with praline noisette featuring 64% Manjari dark chocolate mousse, crisp Feuilletine, praline cream and gold dust on a chocolate short-crust pastry. And yet more chocolate is found in the caramel yuzu magnum. Caramel brownie, poached banana, yuzu-infused milk chocolate cremeux and crispy pearls make the sweet tooths at our table drool.

Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

The Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Hilton Kuala Lumpur is priced at RM 488 net per person and includes food and free-flow Perrier-Jouët Brut and Rose Champagne. For food and a free-flow of non-alcoholic beverages, the brunch is priced at RM 200 nett per person.

Reasons to visit the Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Graze: free-flow Perrier-Jouët Rose and Brut; table service; 15 courses of meticulously crafted and beautifully presented dishes.

Perrier-Jouët Sunday Brunch at Graze
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
+60 3 2264 2492
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+6 03 2264 2264
KULHI_Graze@hilton.com
eatdrinkhilton.com/graze

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