Fascinatingly French

Frangipani Restaurant & Bar
25 Changkat Bukit Bintang
50200 Kuala Lumpur
03-2144 3001
www.frangipani.com

Named after the frangipani tree that used to stand in front, Frangipani Restaurant & Bar is a maestro when it comes to serving contemporary French cuisine, offering one of the city’s best dining experiences. Having been around for nine years and still going strong, it is a favourite among many. From its art deco façade to the still black pool in the middle of the dining room, from its perforated stainless steel walls to the skylight,Frangipani is the epitome of understated style. It is modern, sexy and sophisticated while exuding intimacy and warmth.

I was speechless upon entering the premises, as it was a manifestation of utmost elegance and class. At the same time, the friendly smiles and warm greetings by its staff put me at ease at once. Known for its array of scrumptious delicacies, this restaurant’s menu not only has the listings of all the courses but also details and preparation methods of the dishes.

I had the pleasure of savouring Frangipani’s signature dishes and that started off with the warm tea-smoked salmon with confit potatoes crème fraîche and salmon roe (RM50). The salmon was slowly cooked with new potatoes in fat, to attain a higher level of existence and taste. As it was smoked, the salmon was free from the raw, fishy smell. It was fresh and tasted soft and chewy with a tinge of smokiness to it.

Next came the pan-roasted duck confit with mustard cream and mashed potato on a crisp potato couronne (RM70). Cooked with duck fat, the confit is quite easy to make but is time consuming. The duck was crispy on the outside while being extremely soft and tender on the inside. The mashed potato just melts in your mouth and the taste is divine. The combination of this whole dish with the cream is a match made in heaven.

Last but certainly not least was dessert, which was the iced green apple soufflé withcinnamon crumbs and a tarte tatin on the side (RM30). Held in an apple liqueur-soaked thin génoise, it is a superlight and airy, deeply flavoured green apple soufflé covered with crunchy cinnamon crumbs. A spoonful of the rich, creamy soufflé followed by a bite off the baked apple tart will transport you straight to paradise. The dishes here come in small portions but the taste leaves you with a huge desire of wanting for more. Sophisticatedly presented, it adheres to the saying “all good things come in small packages”.
So, if you want some passion, then dine in with delights from the most romantic city in the world at Frangipani that caters one of the best French kosher and exquisite French wines.