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[Muslim-friendly] Here’s a throwback to our visit to THIRTY8 at Grand Hyatt, KL.
If you’re looking for a high-tea session with a side of the KL skyline, this space is definitely worth checking out.
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Located on the 38th floor of the Grand Hyatt hotel, THIRTY8 offers a 360° panoramic view of the city as you sip your tea or Bacardi.
Ala Carte Buffet at THIRTY8
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Back in March, we visited this spot for the High On Flavors A La Carte Buffet (RM189 per adult).
Here’s what we like: despite being a buffet session, the dishes are made-to-order i.e. ala-carte. This minimises wastage (yay!) and ensures the food is fresh, and not exposed (aka in an open buffet line).
There are about 20 items on their menu, but TBH – they are pretty hit-or-miss.
The hits…
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Among the savoury items, we enjoyed the Ikan Siakap Kukus – sea bass steamed Nyonya-style and served with tofu, cabbage and spring onion.
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Served in a small portion (it’s a buffet, after all), we found the fish to be delicate and fresh, with lovely gingery essence from the paste.
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We also liked the Ikan Panggang – honey-glazed black bream served with Kemanan corn fricassee in hibiscus reduction.
The sweetness of the hibiscus reduction was a nice compliment to the black bream, which was nicely charred for a crisp skin and tender flesh.
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The kitchen seems to do well in the seafood department, as we also enjoyed the Kepah Putih – Perlis brackish water white clams served in creamy butterfly pea and cauliflower veloute.
The broth was light, which helped to accentuate the natural taste of the clams.
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Among the sweet selection, we enjoyed the Plain & Cameron Highlands Brinchang Strawberry Scones the most. These were served warm with fresh clotted cream, jam, and kaya.
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They had a good texture (a bit crumbly, softer in the middle), while the strawberry scones were surprisingly not too sweet and paired well with the kaya jam.
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The Kek Coklat Lava was decent too.
… and misses
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We didn’t care too much for the Lobak as it lacked wok hei, and the batter for the Udang Air Laut shrimp balls was way too hard to bite into.
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The Assorted Bites platter comprising free-range chicken pinwheel, mackarel in a charcoal bun, pumpkin souffle, and Roti John did not impress as well.
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The 3-tier Afternoon Tea Set and Rambutan Sorbet were decent, but not mind-blowing.
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Verdict
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Overall, THIRTY8 offers one of the best views of the KL cityscape.
However, we found the food to be hit-or-miss. In summary – come for the view, but temper your expectations for the food.
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THIRTY8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Address: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Hours: 7am-11pm Daily
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/malaysia/grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/kuagh/dining/thirty8
Phone: 03-2203 9188