Palate Palette

Cleverly named using a play of homonyms, Palate Palette adds a dash of fresh air to the Valley’s dining scene. As is typical of the more upscale of Changkat Bukit Bintang establishments, Palate Pallette is splashed with lots of attitude and style. This is apparent from the first moment you step into it. Palm trees wrapped with a rainbow of colours and an ingenious astroturf-covered wall greet you. The outdoor entrance area makes an excellent place to chill out under the stars amid their colourful cushions and comfy chairs.

Within the restaurant’s interior, there’s a kaleidoscope of colours arising from a mish mash of newly upholstered chairs and bar stools, peppered with carefully chosen vintage details—antique wooden door and cast iron sewing machine, etc. A couple of chairs even looked as though they’d been rescued from someone’s opulent dining table set. The owners have obviously put a lot of thought into creating a funky atmosphere. On the practical side, however, it’s not easy for any orderly table arrangements with the different sizes of the chairs and tables.

The menu offers cuisine which is fresh with flavours and a slight Asian influence. Slurp down their ambrosial Mushroom Cappuccino (RM18) topped with white milk foam and made from a mix of oyster, baby Portobello mushrooms and their own home made stock. It’s utterly delicious that you will be downing it to the last drop. For something fresh, try the crunchy Shrimp Salad (RM18) served with a creamy avocado chutney and Japanese mayonnaise, accompanied with endive and butterhead leaves.

Comfort food is always an instant draw especially when it promises tummy gratification. The Curry Chicken Pot Pie (RM16) with its mild Japanese curry infused chicken cubes, peas and carrots offer ultimate satisfaction for the soul. Coupled with the crumbly puff pastry, it was a heavenly combination. Although the Oxtail Shepherd’s Pie (RM18) sounded equally gratifying, the braised oxtail combination with vegetables was disappointingly bland. Topped with gooey roasted garlic mash potatoes, it could’ve been much better with a more robust filling.

Choosing your dessert here is not an issue as they only offer a tiny selection. The Petit Green Tea Mille Feuille (RM13) is served with filo pastry stacks flecked with black sesame seeds, sandwiched with green tea pastry cream and raspberry coulis sounded promising but the green tea cream lacked flavour and the filo pastry wasn’t as crunchy as promised. For a richer taste, indulge in their Ginger Crème Brulee (RM12) served with thick almond biscotti. Although the ginger flavour is faint, the cooked cream is rich and smooth under the burnt sugar crust.

Even though parking can be hellish around this area with the new condo development opposite the road, the warm and playful environment of Palate Palette may entice you to reconsider. For the budget conscious, they also serve a set lunch for RM20++ with starters, entrees and drinks during the weekdays which feature a good selection of their signature dishes. For desserts, add an extra RM5++.


Contact:
21 Jalan Mesui,
off Jalan Nagasari,
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2142 2148

Website:
www.palatepalette.com

Operating Hours:
12pm - 12am (Sun -Thurs, closed on Mon)
12pm - 2am (Fri - Sat)

Cuisine:
Western