As it turns out though, it is not just wine that can prove the perfect complement to a meal; a humble pot of tea achieves quite the same effect.
And now, one eatery in busy Kuala Lumpur is aiming to treat everyone to a scrumptious high tea, made more refine by specially curated teas.
Located on the lofty 40th floor of Element Kuala Lumpur is the Trace Restaurant & Bar, an establishment that offers diners a view of the gorgeous city skyline.
In conjunction with Malaysia Day on Sept 16, you will be able to indulge in the Malaysia-Lah High Tea spread, created to reflect the country’s cultural diversity through its flavourful and colourful food.
During its launch, executive chef Taib Ridhwan said: “This menu is a combination of everything that makes up Malaysia.”
Additionally, Element KL’s top chefs are collaborating with Dilmah, the famous Sri Lankan tea brand, to present a delightful high tea menu paired with the most suitable teas.
So, what’s to look forward to in this high tea set? Well, quite a lot! From cold bites to hot savouries and sweet desserts, there is something for everyone.
The cold bites consist of the refreshing and crunchy Young Papaya Salad, Duck Spring Roll coated with a sweet dark sauce and the Mock Chicken Vegetarian Lotus Bun. Adding a depth of flavour is the Indian Chat Masala Pai Tee with its crunchy shell filled with a spicy blend.
The tea served right after the cold bites is Green Tea with Jasmine, a lightly-coloured, fragrant tea with delicate characteristics that makes for the perfect palate cleanser.
The hot savouries consist of Buttered Prawn Skewers, served in a creamy butter sauce and sprinkled with Golden Egg Floss.
The Mini Beef Satay, drenched with sweet Peanut Sauce is an all-time favourite and will live up to all your expectations of what a perfect bite should be.
Keep an eye out for the Tandoori Chicken Boxing, coated with a flavourful coriander chutney.
And for one last quick bite, have a go at the Otak-Otak Terrine, which comes with a side of tasty Perchik Sauce.
For this portion of the high tea, you are recommended some Darjeeling Tea, a dark tea which helps accentuate the dining experience.
The desserts are everything you pictured a perfect Malaysian afternoon tea to be. The Pandan Gula Melaka Cake is a thing of beauty with a taste to match.
Also on the menu is the Cempedak Chilled Cheese, a dessert that combines the saccharine sweetness of the local fruit with heavenly creaminess of cheese.
There is also the Creamy Lychee Mousse Tartlet, a little treat that one can relish in a single bite.
And last but not least is the Sugarcane Pearl Sago, a soft but sweet dessert meant to be enjoyed with each spoonful.
And fitting this sweet ending is a hot pot of Rose with French Vanilla Tea, said to be a hit with women. Could be that its pleasing flavours and distinctly sweet aroma are just too hard to resist.
The Malaysia-Lah High Tea is available from Mondays to Fridays at RM148 for two persons sharing.
So, if you are looking to treat a special someone to a lovely afternoon of tea and snacks, perhaps consider making Trace Restaurant & Bar your next dating spot.
For reservations or enquiries, call 03-27713388, e-mail [email protected] or send a WhatsApp message to 010-2670338.