6oz Imperial Wagyu strip loin with braised oxtail in roasted tomato ragout and slow-poached Idaho potato ragout
I like reading about our neighbours down south, and last week, it was about a bear hoax. (Slow week for you guys, eh?) It was an amazing example of viral marketing gone wrong and an apt reminder that not everything you read (or view) on the web is gospel truth. Social media has progressed by leaps and bounds but there is always the pervasive question of how much is too much. Don’t people consider the consequences of their actions on others any more?
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Freshly baked bread served with three types of butter (made from Echire butter)
Foie gras experience – charcoal grilled, crème brûlée and terrine
Today’s post is about honest-to-goodness steak, grilled with just salt and pepper, naked and glorious. If there is an equivalent of shouting on the internet, let me do it now by proclaiming that Prime is my favourite restaurant for good steak. I go there once in a couple of months when I’m feeling indulgent because I’ve come to realise that there is a linear relationship between good steak and its price, and the enhancement in value is more than just marginal.
Wagyu prime rib – 1 kilogram
Seared sea scallops, parmesan potato, poached egg, fresh herbs dressing
Prime has a good selection of steaks to choose from. My favourite order of all time (when there is company and a hearty appetite) is the Wagyu Prime Rib, a robust 1 kilogram slab of meat with an unhealthy (but extremely satisfying) portion of intra-muscular fat cells that literally allow the meat to melt in the mouth with every bite. The meat is succulent and sweet, but I’m still fighting a losing battle when it comes to finishing a 500-gram portion. I admit, I’m a wimp.
Slices of Blackmore Wagyu beef oyster blade served with beef consomme, Asian spices, noodles (see below) and sesame sauce (not available on the menu now)
140 grams braised Blackmore Wagyu beef with homemade BBQ sauce
Bald Eagle and I were at Prime a couple of months back to celebrate my birthday, and coincidentally, it was during the Blackmore Wagyu Beef promotion (which ended in August). The Blackmore Wagyu beef is apparently known for its high marbling (score of 9+) which results in a smooth, buttery taste. The feed is free from genetically modified foods (a secret ration developed over the past ten years) and the calves are fed this special ration for between 500 and 600 days. Even though the Blackmore Wagyu promotion has ended, Prime has included it in its ala carte menu where a 220g striploin goes for RM388.
Imperial Wagyu cube roll (220 grams) served with bone marrow creme brulee
Imperial Wagyu tenderloin (220 grams)
Prime’s current promotion is the Imperial Wagyu beef. Like the Blackmore wagyu, the calves are fed on an antiobiotic-free, hormone-free diet and the meat purportedly contains 30% more Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. (Contrary to what you may think, there is no fishy smell hehe!) This food-tasting session was courtesy of Ms Cheryl Lum of Le Meridien KL, and thanks to our numbers (all of three!) we got to try the tenderloin, striploin and cube roll (ribeye). I liked the cube roll thanks to its lovely marbling and robust flavour; the tenderloin was a lot more subtle in flavour and a bit of a letdown when compared to the other cuts. The charcoal grilling lent the meats a beautiful aroma and none of the meats were adulterated with sauces or other obtrusive flavours.
Chilled mango cheesecake, crackers crumble, coconut cream jelly and chocolate
Crêpe Suzette, preserved orange zest, rich vanilla ice cream (Cointreau liquor upon request only)
Rich hot chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, stracciatella ice cream (my birthday treat)
Rich hot chocolate cake, chocolate sauce
Other types of steaks are available at Prime too – Australian Black Angus (200 days grain fed, 120 days grain fed, gourmet pasture-fed), Organic Australian beef, USDA choice grade beef and Australian Master Kobe. Different cuts are available, and done to your preference. A whole array of sauces are available as well. For those who do not eat beef, Prime also serves seafood, lamb and chicken. I loved one of our starters, a pan seared scallop dish with poached egg that was done perfectly, both warm and wobbly.
Jago’s Vanilla Vodka Cream Liquor
Bald Eagle and I indulged in a bottle of Moet et Chandon for my birthday…if only everyday could be my birthday…..
Note: The above post is from a combination of two visits, the first was my birthday celebration in August while the second, an invited review from Le Meridien two weeks ago.
Prime
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL.
Tel: 03-2263 7888
Yummmm… Steaks! Must go and have some wonderful Aussie steaks tomorrow. -your blog is simply amazing!! I’ve been a quiet fan. Great photos and brilliant write up too! One of the very best foodblog from Asia. Planning a trip down under anytime soon?? 🙂
my birthday is 95 days away! some moet & chandon champagne would sure be nice (demi-sac please!) 😀
We were just at Prime last week and although we just had their Business Set Lunch, I have to say their steaks tasted far more superior than any other steaks we’ve had in KL. So I can only imagine how wonderful the Imperial Wagyu would taste. Yum 🙂
aww..im sure you can have some moet too eventhough its not your birthday..
oh god. can anyone finish a 1kg slab of meat?? like, seriously?? where does that leave room for dessert!!?
Mans: Thanks very much! I’m glad you like the blog. Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be visiting Oz soon. I can’t wait to enjoy all that amazing food down under!
Sean: Sure! Anything for you! Can I get you a wagyu prime rib too? 😛
Baby Sumo: I hope you get to try their ala carte menu soon! I presume you have the Starwood card. You get quite a bit of savings!
Lotsofcravings: Unfortunately, money doesn’t grow on trees! Miss you, Nips!
Jun: Didn’t they teach you in med school that human beings have a separate stomach for desserts, Dr Jun? It’s back to school for you, young lady!! Hehe!
If only every day was your birthday, dear? If I remember correctly, nearly the entire month of August WAS your birthday, given the amount of joyous celebration we all indulged in for our favourite Queen. 🙂
… and if everyday was your birthday, you’d get very old very quickly, my dear LL. 😛
Haha… Looks like you had a lovely (meaty!) celebration with BE. 🙂
zomg I love this place!
LFB: hehe. I guess I should count myself fortunate. Which reminds me, don’t you guys (you, Devil and Monkeyboy) owe me a writeup? 😀
J: Everyday is a meaty day with BE. 😀
KY: Me too!!
zomg! i love this place THREE! 😛
I think Prime should be renamed to “Bovine Heaven”.
Imperial Wagyu no less! *swoons* I’m Wagyugasming.
O excellent! Where and when do u plan to go? There’s a number of must-try places depending on which state ure going. But I’m sure uve already got a master plan of an itinerary all set to go. Winery towns and truffle farms?
Like? I love your blog! Malaysia should hire u as one of their ambassador. Your blog makes me want to get there and just eat my heart out and spend some ringgits on food and mainly ingredients that we can find over here (minus the yummy local cuisine and night market food!) But really, the enthusiasm and food culture there is amazing. And blogs like yours are a great medium of showcasing it.
Wagyu steak tonight and some lovely Shiraz. Looking forward to your next post! Cheers.
Ciki: Ditto!
Pureglutton: hehe! It sure is, isn’t it?
Shan: lol..Faster go satiate your hunger!
Mans: I’ll be in Sydney in a couple of weeks time. 🙂 if you have any recommendations, that would be wonderful! Truffle farms sounds like an excellent idea! Haha…you make me blush. Thanks, really. 🙂 You gotta come here and try Malaysian food. Wow…your dinner sounds lovely! Unfortunately, tonite I shall be supping on a burger or something like that. Sighhh….
The steaks are always hunky at Prime *dreamy eyes*
*gulps*
A write-up? (Another one?) You do know I just sorta failed your BFF oh so massively yeah? But if it’s any consolation, Devil already know what he’s gonna pass you. What was I suppose to write about again, the drinks??
My goodness! 1kg chunk of steak! Those pictures of steak are making me swallow my own saliva right about now! LOL!
deiii, thamby, at the rate you eat out, almost every day seems to BE your birthday larrr…..chis….
I am a sucker for desserts and look at those plethora of foods! Homesick la Meena!!!!!!
YummY! Nvr been to Prime.. hope to hop in soon.
i do agree on the linear relationship between good steak and the price. And considering there isnt many around town that can deliver that, i’d say to ignore all thoughts of how empty your wallet’s going to be when u walk out of the restaurant but focus rather in devouring every single bite of that wonderfully sinfully delicious piece of meat! prime is one of my favourite restaurant for steak! 😀