Let’s Sparkle Our Sundays with some Bubbly!
Sundays are just a day for pampering! With all the busy moments from the rest of the other days, I always feel that Sundays are just for treats. Pamper yourselves and your loved ones by making each Sunday a day of pleasure and leisure… J
A few Sundays ago, I was pleased to enjoy a very pleasurable Sunday at Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur. Serena Brasserie has just launched the much awaited Sparkalite Sunday Brunch with its luscious offerings of three hours of fun feasting. I took my family and my little one for a serious gourmet pampering of Sparkalite Sunday Brunch.
Sparkalite is for food connoisseurs who are tired of the standard brunch options. This spectacular Sunday Brunch is spearheaded by our new Executive Chef Darrell O’Neill, whom I have had the opportunity to sample some of his gorgeous creations here. Taking inspiration from his home country, Chef Darrell has created an inimitable menu and Sparkalite will highlight traditional Australian favourites as well as local treats from good old Australian Barbie to sweet Lamingtons and Rocky Roads.
Serena Brasserie exuded a bright and beautiful ambience with lots of natural sunlight flowing in while being shaded with lots of greens around plus a gorgeous grand waterfall in the background. Choose the cool and spacious dining room or simply soak in the natural warmth of the restaurant’s patio while indulging on an endless selection.
Champagnes, Cocktails, Wines & Beers
The Sunday Sparkalite pleasure started off with bubblies! Loads of it from Sparkling Wine, Prosecco and Brut to Australian White and Red Wines or Beer is available for some Sunday toast. For those adventurous ones, venture to their DIY Cocktails and craft your own Mimosa, Kir Royal or Bellini.
With seven Live Action stations as well as a sumptuous spread of hot and cold dishes on offer, it was certainly a tough decision to start the brunch!
Bruce’s Australian Barbie: Slipper Lobsters, Butter Fish, Tiger Prawns, Tuna, Steaks, Lamb Racks, Chicken, Sausages
Simply a must, if the above selections of Barbie is not tempting enough, I don’t know what else will be! Glorious cuts of crustaceans and fishes to luscious meat haven are just waiting to sizzle on the hot grill. Make your choice and indulge them with salsas, mint sauce and gravies with gusto!
My platter of Bruce’s Australian Barbie was just a haven of grilled seafood and meat on a plate. Truly luscious and succulent, the juiciness of the sirloin and lamb was thrilling! I love the thick jellied mint sauce with the meat while the salsa matches the seafood beautifully.
When I saw Baked Potatoes, it was without a doubt that I need to load it with lots of sour cream and bacon!
Fish & Chips
Burger and Egg Buddy Station
I like the personalization concept of making it your own! Plenty of condiments and sauces, one will certainly have lots of fun making Egg Buddy or Mini Sliders with Beef & Chicken. Egg Buddy sits on a soft bread roll while one decides on the array of condiments from bacon, ham, cheese, vegetables to top off a fried golden egg. Meat lovers should just focus on the mini Angus beef sliders or chicken satay sliders that oozes with juices when bitten into.
Egg Cocotte
It’s been a while since I had pampered myself for a lovely Sunday brunch and I was happy to see Egg Cocotte on the list. It may be mini in size but flavors packed quite a punch. Sautéed mushrooms are topped with egg and sundried tomatoes and baked till just cooked with a runny egg yolk center. Digging in was pure pleasure of oozy rich yolk with earthy flavors of mushrooms and tangy sundried tomatoes. Yum!
Heard that there is Egg Benedict too but darn it… I miss it!
Mini Meat Pies with Ketchup
A Chef Darrell’s signature, it’s really cute to see that he downsized the Mini Meat Pies to small bites! These little minis have small dollops of ketchup accompanying the savory bites.
Hop inside the restaurant for another amazing spread!
Seafood on Ice with Slipper Lobsters, Oysters, Mussels, Tiger Prawns, Bamboo Clams and Flower Crabs
I actually saw this upon entering the restaurant and it certainly had me hello! The array of deep oceanic delights was, without any doubt, simply mesmerizing. Chilled orange Slipper Lobsters, bright Tiger Prawns, Fresh half shelled Oysters, and Flower Crabs was just a glorious orange sea of pure indulgence. Savor the seafood with lots of sauces from classic Cocktail sauce and Thousand Island.
My plate was sweet and fresh!
Sushi and Sashimi Bar
It’s a must now at many buffets. The Japanese has managed to carve a deep root into our appetites. Indulge is a selection of Sushi and Sashimi from salmon, tuna and butter fish with a dab of wasabi.
Salad Bar
A good balance of greens is a must as always. Chef Darrell has also incorporated his roots in the Salad Bar. Check out Crab and Apple Salad, Balmain Bug and Orange Salad, Potato and Spring Onion Salad, Prawn and Rice Noodle Salad and Spiced Char-Grilled Lamb Salad among the usual selection of DIY greens!
Beverage Bar with Juices and Iced Chocolate
Cheese Platter
Enticing the cheese connoisseurs, the selection of cheeses are plentiful from Camembert, Cheddar, Brie, Edam, Blue Cheese and many more!
Roast Beef with All the Trimmings
I love a good roast, especially when there is Yorkshire Puddings! Makes my heart beat with glee… juice pink slices of beef with eggy soft Yorkshire Puddings and roast vegetables with gravy is almost a perfect match made in heaven for a carnivore. There is even pickled mini pearl onions and horseradish sauce for the extra tangy and zesty bites.
Peking Duck
I was surprised to see Peking Duck there but nevertheless very happy since my family and I love the mini pancakes wrapped with golden amber slices of juicy duck skin topped with hoisin, cucumber and scallion. We did manage quite a few pieces of these…
International Dishes: Spanish Tomato Meatballs with Tomato and Rosemary Sauce, Potato Mousseline, Beef Stew and Sautéed Vegetables
From the hot warmers, we enjoyed quite a few stews and a really scrumptious Potato Mousseline! Don’t be deceive by the simple look or thought of carbs, the Potato Mousseline is simply to-die-for… with its silky fluffy mashed potato that is pure divine in flavors and textures. I actually went back for seconds together with the Meatball and Beef Stews.
Local Dishes: Beef Renggang, Fish with Local Palm Sauce and Chili Crab
There are also lots of local dishes and an Uncle Laksa Station filled with Curry Laksa, Penang Laksa, Johor Laksa and more to tempt the local taste buds.
Pasta Station
My little one must have his pasta! He chose a creamy macaroni and creamed Carbonara sauce with ham and happily tucked into it. Plenty of other choices with red and white sauce or simply Aglio Olio style!
Saving room for Desserts is essential!
Chocolate Fountain
Skewers of fruits and marshmallows coated with a flowing waterfall of milk chocolate may be the next best friend to a sweet-tooth monster like my son. Savor this with scoops of ice creams for extra chilling effect!
Lamingtons, Rocky Road and Mini Cup Cakes
Originated from Australia, Lamingtons and Rocky Roads are two infamous desserts from Down Under! Lamingtons are butter or sponge cakes sandwiched with jam, coated in chocolate and rolled in sweetened desiccated coconut while Rocky Road is a bar of milk chocolate studded with marshmallows, nuts and dried fruits.
Cheesecakes, Puddings, Mini Pavlovas, Fruit Bars
There are also loads of other tantalizing desserts from creamy cheesecakes to wobbly puddings and sweet crisp chewy Pavlovas and fruit tarts and bars. Fresh fruits, ice creams and trifles and Banana Caramel Sticky Pudding were also present that day.
Children’s Corner
Talk about going all the way, even little ones get the full mollycoddling here at the brunch! The huge section dedicated to the children is enough to make me green with jealously. I want to be a kid again. Jars and bottles of candies in every imaginable shapes, flavors and textures are enough to tempt every adult to sneak in a few candies when no one is looking. Popcorns, Candied Apples, Mini Cupcakes, Rainbow Lollipops will melt hearts of all ages!
There are game corners, comfy cushions, colored tables for kid’s art activities and even a kiddie kitchen to keep everyone busy! My little one and others had a fantastic time making Lamingtons and eating them of course… J
There’s more… they even had a Caricature artist! What do you think of my little one? J
It’s truly a Sparkalite brunch to remember! Choices are simply unbelievable and coupled with the free flow of sparkling wines, wines and cocktails; one definitely should pamper your Sundays in style. Chef Darrell has outdone himself in this lavish affair of sumptuous feast. In addition to the fabulous brunch, your little ones would have a little corner of their own to keep them busy while you indulge on the feast. Sparkalite Sunday Brunch at Serena Brasserie is definitely a treat for all ages and getting tipsy on a Sunday sure makes it easier to receive the coming Monday! J
Sunday Brunch is available every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Sunday Buffet Brunch is priced at RM120++ per person. Sparkalite Sunday Brunch is priced at 198++ per person for Buffet Brunch, inclusive of Free Flow Sparkling Wines, Whites and Red Wines and Beer. Childrean aged 6 – 12 is priced at RM60++ per child.
For Reservations, please call Serena Brasserie at 03 2782 6228 or email the team at foodandbeverage@intercontinental-kl.com.my.
SERENA BRASSERIE
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
165 Jalan Ampang.
50450, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 2782 6188
Website: www.intercontinental-kl.com.my
I missed this .... :(
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DeleteWhat a spread! Did lil Dylan enjoy himself?
ReplyDeleteOh Yes! He also went home sugar high... lol....
DeleteHope you didn't get yourself drunken for the unlimited champagne >.<
ReplyDeleteNo... :)... I was very very good! hahahaha....
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