THEATRICAL BITES
When French chef Paul Pairet first launched his avant-garde, single-table restaurant Ultraviolet in Shanghai, it had every discerning gourmand on their toes, lauding the immersive experience and prophecising its concept as the next big thing in fine dining. Setting the course of this very idea in Kuala Lumpur is James Won, the chef that is part-mad scientist, partcompelling forager, who teamed up with cognac house Hennessy and Tapestry Malaysia to create a narrative of Malaysia’s exotic landscape and produce. The story unfolds with a forest of dreams, where the faintly sweet foie gras mushroom is presented with an earthy mushroom tartare. Other than visually imaginative projections, the ambient sounds of birds chirping and insects buzzing cleverly puts the appropriate mood in place. A further treat to the senses is the journey deep down to the majestic ocean, surrounded by marine life, through a robust lobster bisque, paired beautifully with “coral-like” burnt cauliflower for added smokiness. This captivating showcase of Malaysia ends with the most unexpected Musang King Bombe Alaska, flambéed with the rich, decadent Hennessy X.O cognac—a befitting tribute to the King of Fruits. Priced at RM790+ and RM999+, without and with alcohol pairing respectively. Until November 9 at Enfin by James Won, 2.05, Level 2, Menara Hap Seng, 1, Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 010-288 7920. www.tableapp.com/tapestry-malaysia