Langkawi St. Regis Hotel - Kayuputi Restaurant

A seaside sunset white house restaurant Review of the Culinary Infusion Journey Menu Compared to traditional French cuisine, the five-course menu named Culinary Infusion Journey feels more like an "East-meets-West adventure." It skillfully combines Southeast Asian spices and culinary elements with Western cooking techniques and plating aesthetics, showcasing a bold yet elegant dining philosophy. Prologue: Local Flavors in Bite-Sized Appetizers The first course, Heritage Bites, refines Peranakan and Malay flavors. Chicken percik (Malaysian spiced grilled chicken), mango kerabu (spicy and tangy salad), and peanut sauce are served in petite pai tee cups (crispy shells), offering a perfect balance of sour, sweet, spicy, and savory. This is an excellent start—highlighting local culture while tantalizing the taste buds. A Symphony of Seafood and Luxury The combination of Hokkaido scallops and Siberian caviar is a classic fine dining pairing. However, the chef cleverly incorporates XO sauce, citrus, fish sauce pearls, and turmeric coconut mousse, giving the dish an "Asian gourmet snack" vibe. The sweetness of the scallops meets the spiciness of the XO sauce, leaving a lasting impression. Richness and Spice in the Mid-Course Highlight The third course features Spiced Butter Lobster with Asam Pedas Risotto. This is the soul of the entire menu. The sous-vide lobster is tender and pairs beautifully with the mildly spicy and tangy asam pedas risotto, adding a "tropical exuberance" to the familiar lobster dish. Blue prawns and okra slices enhance the layers, perfectly blending Western luxury ingredients with Eastern spices. Before the main course, a Kayuputi Sorbet is served to cleanse the palate with its refreshing fruity flavors, paving the way for the main event. A Duet of Main Courses The chef highlights Malay elements with Otak-Otak Cod and Tiger Prawns as the main course focus. Grilled otak-otak fish cakes and tenderly cooked tiger prawns are paired with morel mushroom mousse and tangy pajeri sauce, finished with passion fruit pearls. This dish combines "the sweetness of seafood" with "the richness of spices," delivering a multi-layered flavor experience. A Tropical Finale in Dessert The final course, Coconut Pandan, is the highlight of the entire menu. The delicate and smooth mousse made from coconut and pandan leaves is paired with Jaconde coconut cake, palm sugar crumble, and rosemary ice cream, transforming tropical flavors into the language of high-end desserts. The aroma is multi-layered, the sweetness is moderate, offering both familiarity and refined surprises. ⸻ Overall Experience The Culinary Infusion Journey menu centers on Southeast Asian spices × Western techniques, not only showcasing local culinary culture but also elevating it to an international fine dining standard. From appetizers to desserts, the progression is clear and layered, offering familiar flavors with refreshing combinations.