Qureshi @ KLGCC

Qureshi is a restaurant that's built on a legacy - its founders belong to the family of Indian Master Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, an illustrious member of a lineage of kitchen maestros who've served India's top rulers over the centuries.

The restaurant insists it makes no compromises in being an ambassador of its cuisine in Malaysia, flying in meticulously selected spices and other crucial components from India. This is a top-notch establishment, with irreproachable food & service.

Lamb lovers have lots to like here; have a field day with this minced lamb kebab, masala-mixed & tandoor-grilled (RM35++).


... & the massively meaty lamb shank, cooked with caramelised onions, ginger & turmeric (RM45++) ...

... & the terrifically tender marinated lamb in saffron-scented, subtly spiced biryani rice (RM45++) ...

... but save space for the piece de resistance: lamb leg prepared dum-style (RM100++). Exceptional expertise is poured into the execution, ensuring well-tuned flavours with nuanced textures.

Prefer chicken? There's boneless chicken marinated in spices & cooked in tandoor (RM35++) ...

... or if you prefer something for soaking up with Qureshi's bread selection of mint paratha, plain naan & tandoori roti (RM25++), try the butter chicken in tomato gravy (RM35++) or better still, the simmered black lentil dal (RM30++), by far the most enjoyably creamy dal we've had in recent memory. 

Portions are princely - three of us shared the food & were stuffed beyond measure.

To wrap up, have a simple but satisfying pistachio kulfi with carrot halwa (RM15++) ...

... washed down with jaljeera (lemon-&-mint-flavoured beverage mixed with Indian spices), thandai (milk flavoured with cardamom, almonds & saffron) & mango lassi, all RM15++ each.

Qureshi Restaurant
East Wing, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. Open Tues-Sun, lunch & dinner. Tel: 03-2011-1007

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Niji Japanese Restaurant @ KLGCC

Cocooned within Bukit Kiara's country club, Niji serves a sparkling spread of specialties.

The food here is reasonably priced for an upscale restaurant. This sushi platter costs RM80, which might not seem super-cheap, but the selection of raw fish and seafood tastes fresh enough to recommend.

Aussie Crystal Bay prawns from Queensland, served sashimi-style. Lovably luscious; a recipe like this begs the question: why bother even cooking prawns, ever?

Salmon roe with radish. A refreshing starter, packing a potent punch of flavor.

Codfish grilled in cod roe mayo. Our favorite; the fish alone would be satisfyingly succulent, but the mentaiko lifts it to creamier heights.

Boiled Japanese abalone. Addictive; rife with juicy abalone slices in a nutty gravy.

Rolled sushi with plum sauce. Skip this one; the paste tastes overpoweringly strong.

Grilled mackerel. Not as fishy as we might fear; one of the better saba preparations in KL, thanks to its moist, meaty texture.

Seafood tempura. Expertly prepared, boasting light, fluffy batter.

Miso soup to wrap up a nice meal, worth the effort of searching for a spot at the visitors' car park outside the club compound and walking inside to reach the restaurant.

Potato, wheat and rice shochu.

Kimoto Tsukiri sake.

Niji Japanese Restaurant,

Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

Connoisseurs @ KLGCC

The Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club has no lack of fine-dining venues, but Connoisseurs might be the best bet for corporate events & celebrations.

This sprawling outlet features a cigar lounge with sofas in which we'd easily lose ourselves ...

... plus an alfresco area that might serve as a vantage point for the leafy surroundings.

Connoisseurs' menu is wide, with something for many budgets _ RM38++ spaghetti set lunches to RM1,888 live Alaskan king crabs that weigh a whopping four kilograms.

Anchovies & melted cheese on thick French loaf bread. Savory simplicity.

So many clams, of the Venus variety, brimming in creamy chowder.

Risotto, pretty well-prepared, with cherry tomatoes, olive oil & chili, topped with alarmingly phallic Dutch white asparagus.

Aussie Angus Sturt Ridge Shiraz & Poetic Justice Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

Gin & Sin, a martini with grenadine & orange & lemon juices.

But what really knocks us out here: boozy hot chocolate, creamy & flavorsome, laced with the likes of Bailey's (our recommendation), kahlua or Jameson's whiskey.

Water isn't free here, so be ready to fork out for still or sparkling.

Connoisseurs,
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Tel: 03-2094-9888