Skillet KL, famed for its modern European cuisine since 2015, recently relocated to Menara Hap Seng 3. Under the leadership of Chef Raymond Tham, who also co-founded the one-Michelin-starred Beta KL, Skillet KL saw several new exciting updates, including a new wine cellar and a social room equipped with skilled mixologists who offer handcrafted cocktails and delectable bar snacks.
Passing down the walkway, you’d be captivated by the remarkable wall installation titled Symphony of The Four Seasons, which serves as inspiration for the curation of Skillet KL’s seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes. This leads into a stunning main dining hall, reminiscent of a Roman Domus, featuring an open kitchen with a beautiful island countertop inspired by Travertino Navona, the quintessential Roman stone—specifically the TK06 Marmorio from the Dekton Pietra collection by Cosentino. This stunning centrepiece not only serves as a functional work surface, but also stands as an artwork in its own right.
During GastroMonth 2024—a month-long event featuring renowned restaurants in the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024—guests had the chance to enjoy an exclusive taste of Skillet KL’s special menu.
Before the first course officially began, the signature Dried Longan Bread paired with truffle butter already had me swooning. The Hokkaido Scallops that came next was quite the delight, served with an oyster emulsion and local fruit kedongdong. This was paired with a Viña Ventolera Sauvignon Blanc 2018, selected from Chef Tham’s impressive collection of wines. Its intriguing hint of capsicum and acidity went perfectly well with the sweetness of the scallops.
For the mains, there were two options: Tiger Prawn Pasta and Wagyu Short-Rib. The Tiger Prawn Pasta was presented with a delightful smokiness from the charcoal-grilled prawn tails and complemented with the Passopisciaro Passobianco 2020. But the star of the show was the Wagyu Short Rib, slow cooked for 72 hours and accompanied by a malt barley sauce. The result was an earthy, slightly sweet, and extremely tender beef that, when paired with the Château de Fonbel 2019, enhances the overall mouthfeel of the dish with the soft, velvety texture of its merlot-based composition.
This GastroMonth 2024 exclusive was just a glimpse of what Skillet KL has to offer. There’s much more to discover at its new location and, with exciting adventures awaiting in future GastroMonth events, it’s something to keep an eye out for next year.
