Category: Eating Out


Jun
2013

Cantaloupe @ Troika $$$$ 17/20

categories: Eating Out, Restaurant Reviews

Troika Sky Dining is slick and modern, incorporating Canteloupe (French influenced), Strato (Italian) and Claret (wine and cocktail bar). Overlooking the KLCC park, with floor to ceiling glass, the views are amazing. Having chatted to the chef briefly, one night over many martinis, I was looking forward to trying out their food. We went as a large party and had decided on a degustation. The chef had to cater for ten, including one vegetarian and me, the celiac.

When we sat down at the table, it was clear that the staff were well prepped. A waiter spoke to me right away, explaining that they understood that I was strictly gluten free and asking if there were any other special considerations to take in to account. After reemphasizing the dangers of cross-contamination, sauces made with gluten-containing ingredients and deciding on the number of courses, it was pretty much a case of enjoying the food, wine and the company.

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I particularly enjoyed the seared scallops and a foie gras dish. I noticed that where I had a dish with similar elements to the non-gluten free, that it arrived as a different course, so the chef was definitely on board with watching for cross-contamination.

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Dinner was delicious and while pricey, it is definitely somewhere I would eat at again. Call at least the day before to let the chefs know that you need gluten-free. They said they would be happy to arrange GF pasta in the Italian restaurant as well.

Canteloupe
Level 23A, Tower B, The Troika
19 Persiaran KLCC
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6 03 2162 0886
Open Daily for lunch and dinner.

  • Allergy friendly: *****
  • Taste: ****
  • Atmosphere: Fine dining, modern architecture and a view. ****
  • Service: ****
  • Cost: $$$$ Mains range between $68 and $250

Jun
2013

Planning a GF-Safe Party!

categories: Eating Out, Food Allergy Tips

Okay, so as I plan my wedding in August, I have been *really* struggling to make the various food-related persons involved in pulling together a wedding aware of just how *critical* it is that my food (and the food of some gluten-free guests) be totally 100% gluten free *without* my needing to quiz them or remind them about GF requirements on that day.

GFers know just how difficult it can be at events where the food is out of their hands, such as weddings. It’s one thing to call ahead and make preparations at a restaurant; it’s quite another to relax and know that you’ll get the food you need at someone’s wedding or baby shower. In Malaysia, we’re not so into asking about dietary restrictions just yet.

To make life easier, I’ve found that this document outlines just about *everything* a chef or restaurant managers needs to know about preparing GF food. LOng and comprehensive, as it should be. If you’re investing in holding a large scale event with them, they should invest the time  to read the whole darn document.

Peace,

Daisy