Eat Drink KL: Way Modern Chinoise @ Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Way Modern Chinoise @ Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights

Way: Round Two. Earlier entry on Way: Nov. 28, 2013.

This contemporary Chinese restaurant's creativity drew us back for signature recipes like Way's interpretation of 'chik kut teh' (RM26 before taxes), herb-laced chicken that's pan-fried & partnered with bean curd strips, meant to be evocative of bak kut teh.

Love Way's "Red Duck," expensive at RM60 for half a duck, but irreproachably crisp-skinned & succulent-fleshed.

Presentation-wise, this "Crispy Lion Fish" is certainly an eye-grabber.

Basically battered grouper, very meaty & expertly executed.

Ultimately, it's tough to find fault with how the food here is prepared: all things considered, Way's basmati rice stir-fried with bits of scallops, abalone & crab roe is probably worth the steep-looking RM42 price tag.

For fiber: Sauteed dragon leaves with garlic (RM26).

Desserts are fun to check out too: Musang King durian pancakes with cream (RM14).

Grapefruit & sago topped with mango mousse (RM16), a chilled refreshment to combat the heat outside.

Opt for tea ...

... or choose cocktails: The Scarlet Phoenix (RM45), with tanqueray gin, rose-infused vodka, grenadine, elderflower syrup, egg white & rose flower ...

... & The First Emperor, with cilantro, jalapeno, mint, reposado tequila, cointreau & lime juice.

Way Modern Chinois
G-1, Work@Clearwater, Jalan Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
Currently open for lunch & dinner, except Sundays. Tel: 03-2095-1118



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