Hidden gem Sarastro on Tribeca Suite’s 8th floor

Normally I’ll go straight into the food, but I can’t help gushing about the gorgeous decor at Sarastro KL by Milennihm at Tribeca serviced hotel! Hidden behind a set of bookshelves at the Millenium Lounge, Sarastro opens up to an almost vintage looking dining room with ceiling high glass window on one side looking out to KL’s skyline. Feels like you’ve walked into a rich man’s personal library, especially the private rooms that come with comfy sofas and armchair. From Thurs to Sats, a live singer/band entertains to add to the romantic mood.

The food is Spanish/European with Asian accents, with emphasis on small plates. We tried some 9 different dishes, among the notable ones include spicy squid with gojuchang sauce, portobello fries, sriracha boxing chicken and crispy calamari with squid ink aioli. Only thing that didn’t measure up was the seafood croquette that was somewhat dry and doughy.

The portobello fries were quite unusually done, and being temptingly crisp and yummy, this finished quite fast. 

The chicken wings were well marinated and very flavourful.

One of the fav of the night was the spicy squid with gojuchang. The umami in the subtle beldn of sweet, savoury and spicy really brought out the best in this dish.

The lightly sweet and spicy okra Thai salad was nicely different and appetising.

We tried the miyazaki wagyu tenderloin that was seared nicely pink for medium rare. This was good but the lamb rack with dijon aioli wins the night with its lovely moist meat. The soft shell crab sambal was a pleasant surprise, with a slight kick to the spiciness and giving a wake up edge to the meal in case the flavours were too mundane. 

Only the chicken piemontese was a bit bland and didn’t stand out. The tomato pesto could have been heartier.

We ordered all the 3 available deserts to share – brownie was perfectly moist though a scoop of ice cream would have sealed the deal; the Sago mango Panna Cotta was fruity and refreshing. The churros though looked like they had been put on diet and lacked oomph. 

Generally, Sarastro offers good quality food, and for a hotel, the prices are quite affordable. Definitely worth a night out to impress your date! 

Add: 8th Floor, Tribeca Serviced Hotel, 215, Jln Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Call: 03-2727 2280