Pressroom Bistro, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mixed Platter of Cheese, Cold Cuts and Pate with a basket of Poilane RM65

Part of the Mixed Platter – Duck Rillettes

Lasagne of Mushroom Duxelle RM35

Red Tuna from the Josper Oven RM44

Tenderloin from the Josper Oven (200g) RM88

Roasted Vegetables RM12

Classic Tarte Tatin with fresh cream RM18

Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce RM18

Pressroom Bistro, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Paul Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage Le Jalets North Rhone 2010 Bottle RM175

Location, location, location! Only opened for three weeks,
Pressroom Bistro at Pavilion is already pumping with a diverse clientele.
Office workers, shoppers, gym goers, tourists, locals and expats can all be
found in the inviting open space. Featuring prominent use of timber, polished
cement floors and giant chalkboards, you can walk in with your board shorts,
office wear or party dress and still feel comfortable

Apple and Vanilla Puree RM12

The Pressroom Bistro is a toned down version of its popular
Bangsar brother, The Pressroom at Bangsar Shopping Centre. With a more relaxed
feel comes robust earthy food. Aside a varied array of sandwiches, soups and
salads, the real focus here is the Josper Oven and French Poilane.

Good enough all on its own, or as a lead up to something
from the grill, the toasted Poilane is a highlight from the Pressroom Bistro
menu. This French artisan sourdough is made from stone-ground flour and baked
in a wood fired oven. Imported directly from France, slices of the two kilogram
country loaf are flawless dipped in oil or as a base for cold cuts, cheese and
pate.

We tried the Mixed Platter of Cheese, Cold Cuts and Pate.
For this order, two cheeses, two cold cuts and one pate can be chosen from the
refrigerated display. Roquefort, Camembert, Beef Cecina, Turkey Chorizo and
Duck Rillettes were all to our liking. Unlike so many places throughout the
city where these delicacies are not stored properly and hence pick up the taste
of the fridge, all specimens sampled were at the perfect temperature fetching
maximum flavour. Macadamia shavings, tomato jam, slivers of dried fruits and
nuts and a tomato thyme and garlic olive oil brought out the unique qualities
of each item. Adding RM30 to the platter will furnish you with two glasses of
house red or white wine setting yourself up for a wonderful afternoon
intermission. 

Josper Oven

The Josper Oven is a traditional, European closed barbecue.
It uses only the highest quality wood for charcoal and has precision
temperature control offering an authentic barbeque taste indoors. Elect fish,
meat or poultry to fire up with your choice of sauce and side dish. We tried
the succulent 200g Tenderloin with two sauces – a fabulously rich Marchand de Vin
(red wine) and a fresh Porcini Mushroom blend. Worth every cent, it was a race
to get to the last bite. Our Red Tuna came served with herbed oil and was
gently browned on the outside and pink within. Roasted Vegetables, Apple Vanilla
Puree and Ratatouille were praise deserving side orders. The indoor charcoal barbecue
produces an authentic taste that could otherwise only be achieved using natural
wood and the great outdoors. For whispers of smoke and the perfect crust, don’t
leave Pressroom Bistro without ordering at least one dish from the grill.

Vignerons de Caractere, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, France NV RM30 per glass

From the limited al carte menu, the Lasagne of Mushroom
Duxelle with white truffle oil had us swooning. Fresh mushrooms layered with
sheets of pasta and doused with a sensuously creamy sauce brought thoughts of
angels caressing our tongues. 

With a cheese platter and fish on our table, and wanting
refreshment to end a particularly hot day, we chose the 2010 Paul Jaboulet
Crozes-Hermitage Le Jalets North Rhone to go with our meal.  The drinks menu includes a French biased
extensive wine list featuring no less than 10 organic wines. House wines start
from RM22 and an impressive near 20 different varieties are available by the
glass. The usual spirits and bottled beers are a staple and the recently
introduced Little Creatures brand from a boutique brewery in Australia and
Somersby Red Apple Cider bring added interest. A full range of Illy coffee,
designer tea from Ronnefeldt and mixed drinks complete the line up. Happy Hours
are from 4 – 8pm brandishing net prices for house pouring wine and beers on
tap.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese RM18

Having an enthusiastic sweet tooth, it’s almost impossible
for me to end a night out without a treat. The two desserts we scraped clean
from our plates were the Classic Tarte Tatin with fresh cream and, the moist
round individual serving of Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese. Paired with a French
dessert wine, Vignerons de Caractere, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise only made the
ending better. Impressed to hear that desserts are all made in house, Pressroom
Bistro could easily make a lovely afternoon tea spot, just as easily it could
an after cinema treat hangout too.

Luxardo Maraschino RM22 Luxardo Limoncello RM22 Poire Williams RM30

Not wanting to end such a splendid evening we dragged it out
a little longer by tasting three digestives.  The Luxardo Maraschino and Luxardo Limoncello are
sweet cherry and lemon flavoured liqueurs respectively. The Poire Williams Eau
de Vie or water of life is for more seasoned palates. Viscous, it clings to the
glass and provides a good balance between sweet and tart with distinctive,
rose, pear and sour plum notes gently surfacing.

Impressed with our dinner experience we are keen to return
to discover what they have on offer for breakfast and lunch.

Reason to visit:  Tenderloin from the Josper oven with Marchand
de Vin sauce, Lasagne of Mushroom Duxelle with white truffle oil, excellent
selection of wines including at least 10 organic options, Mixed Platter with Toasted
Poilane, Classic Tarte Tatin and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese

The Press Room Bistro @ Pavilion KL