Wednesday 4 December 2013

A FESTIVE INTERCOURSE: PH PASTRY SERVES EPIC CHRISTMAS MEALS

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Back-breaking work in the kitchen could turn into a great mood-ruiner for Christmas, particularly if you’re planning on entertaining big. It is times like this when PH Pastry’s seasonal menu comes in handy for a great night of festive wining and feasting. Known for their delicate pastries and sinful confectionaries, the restaurant/café will be dedicating three-coursed dining sets for Christmas and New Year, scheduled to be up for orders from 14th Dec 2013 – 1st Jan 2014. So naturally, when we were asked to come try out their menu at their premises in Lakefields, Sungai Besi, our team was only too happy (and hungry) to oblige.
SOUP-PED UPPresented in appropriately festive colours, the first course consisted of three soups, one from each set.  The green Creamy Asparagus (Set A) soup was healthily yummy (recommended for vege lovers), with the taste of the slightly salted roasted oyster balancing the flavor of the entire mouthful of soup nicely. The tangy Gaspacho Andalusia (Set C) soup [feature pic], which is basically tomato soup served cold with croutons and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese was delightfully tangy, light in texture but rich in tomato-ey goodness. My personal favourite for this course would have to be the Carrot Ginger (Set B) soup (although personally the thought of ginger in anything except tea and biscuits normally frighten me). With hints of nutmeg and roasted pine nuts, the ingredients interestingly and surprisingly worked great together, giving fusion-like flavours from the east and west.
PH Pastry Carrot Ginger Soup with Roasted Pinenut and NutmegCarrot Ginger Soup with Roasted Pinenut and Nutmeg (Set C)
TUMMY TEASERS & TAPASThe next dish that made its way to the table was pretty, well…pretty. Again, served in seasonal colours of red, white, green and orange, the Seared Scallop with Green Peas & Orange Aioli (Set A) appetizer led our tastebuds to do a little tango for a bit in our mouths – definitely a dish you’ll not forget very easily, especially since it includes an adventurous combination of tomatoes, scallops, green peas, oranges, and strawberries. Yes, strawberries (as granite). The other two appetizers in the sets were Crab Cakes with Spicy Hummus (Set B) served with sprinklings of corn tortilla and a sweet sesame pastry cup, and Patatas Bravas with Sausages (Set C), consisting of three different types of sautéed potatoes served with beef chorizo sausages, paired with a slice of Baguette bread for a good chunky and meaty bite. Beware though -  the latter is a little on the spicy side, but is a great tongue teaser before the upcoming course.
PH Pastry bPatatas Bravas with Sausages and Baguette (Set C)Patatas Bravas with Sausages and Baguette (Set C)
PH Pastry Seared Scallop with Orange Aioli and Green Peas (Set A)Seared Scallop with Orange Aioli and Green Peas (Set A)
ENTRÉEThe first entrée to reach our taste buds was the epitome of Christmas feasts – Roasted Turkey Leg with Cranberry Sauce (Set B) – and I have never tasted cranberry sauce more beautiful in my life. If you’re out to get the traditional Christmas feast, then we suggest you opt for this menu. If you’re a cheese lover, however, you might just enjoy the Fillet Mignon with Roasted Chad Potatoes (Set C) served with a healthy dollop of piquant but aromatic gorgonzola cheese. The essence of these flavours work interestingly together – I use the word ‘interesting’ but really, you should give it a go and decide for yourself. Lastly, the Potato Chicken with Sundried Tomato Sauce (Set A) was a brilliant ending to our feast. This familiar but atypical take on the regular poultry dish was pleasantly surprising, with the sweet-savory tomato pesto enriching the flavor of the crispy potato encrusted chicken fillet tastefully.
PH Pastry Fillet Mignon with Roasted Chad Potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese (Set C)Fillet Mignon with Roasted Chad Potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese (Set C)
PH Pastry Roasted Turkey Leg with Cranberry Sauce (Set B)Roasted Turkey Leg with Cranberry Sauce (Set B)
So, if you’re craving a good fix this Christmas, whether it’s for that family gathering, for the reminder of home, or just for the heck of it, be sure to make your reservations at PH Pastry for a memorable dining experience. Choose from Set A (RM 76.90)Set B or Set C (both at RM79.90).
PH Pastry will be also having their usual pastries up for the season, as well as a few additional treats and patisseries that are only available during this festive time of the year. From crumbles, to macarons, to Christmas cakes, be sure complete your holly jolly meal with one of these delectable deserts famed at the restaurant / cafe!
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