[Food & Beverage – MIGF 2014 Feature]
I’ve actually had the opportunity to attend a couple of events at The Roof in First Avenue Bandar Utama, in fact even before it was officially opened to the public.
You can read about my previous visits here:
Preview of The Roof – https://timchew.net/2013/11/04/preview-soft-launch-of-the-roof-first-avenue/
My birthday dinner last year – https://timchew.net/2013/11/13/dining-with-a-view-signature-by-the-hill-at-the-roof-first-avenue-bandar-utama/
Food review with Shelyn and Fione – https://timchew.net/2014/08/04/food-review-signature-by-the-hill-the-roof-first-avenue-bandar-utama-may-2014/
If you’re not familiar with Signature by The Hill, which is The Roof’s main restaurant, here’s a quick run through of the place.
Signature by The Hill is divided into two (2) different sections namely the bar (pictured above) and the dining room
You could also opt to sit nearer to the bar
There’s ample choice of wines and champagnes
The dining room where the window seats offer a very nice view of Damansara and on a clear night, even KLCC and KL Tower
Now on to the MIGF menu.
Signature Clear Coconut Seafood Soup
This Vietnamese inspired seafood soup was pretty loaded with seafood including prawns, clams and squid, and with cili padi on the side to add that extra kick!
Signature Summer Salad with Softshell Crab
Next up was a salad served on a chopping board featuring soft shell crab and ebiko on argula, and a mango salad (in the glass). This one reminded me of my favourite salad at The Hill which was the soft shell crab salad which sadly is not on the regular menu at Signature at The Roof. The mango salad was quite refreshing while I loved the crispy soft shell crab.
Main course – you can choose from either the New York Striploin or the Crispy Baramundi.
New York Striploin
You get to select the doneness of the beef and it is served around 90% there and you simply finish it off on the mini charcoal grill! Some DIY action certainly adds a little excitement to the meal.
Crispy Baramundi
Crispy Baramundi served oriental style with Vietnamese glass noodles. You can pour the sauce around the fish or simply have it on the side. The sourish glass noodles added some contrast in flavour and texture to this dish.
Signature Cendol
Full marks for presentation for this dish with the dried ice slowly melting at the bottom. A twist to a popular local favourite and it wasn’t too sweet or creamy! A good end to the meal.
MIGF 2014 Festival Menu at Signature by The Hill, The Roof First Avenue Bandar Utama
Starter
Signature Summer Salad:
Soft shell crabs serve on a bed of arugula with Plancha & our Signature tangy Mango Summer Salad
Paired with a glass of Chandon Pinot Noir
Soup
Signature Clear Coconut Seafood Soup
Paired with a glass of Terrazas Chardonnay
Entrée
New York Striploin:
With teriyaki glaze served with saffron infused capelini & sautéed veg bowl
Paired with a glass of Chandon Shiraz
OR
Crispy Baramundi:
Serve oriental style accompanied with Vietnamese glass noodle
Paired with a glass Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Dessert
Signature Cendol:
Homemade coconut ice-cream, pandan mousse, red beans and palm sugar brittle
Coffee / Tea
Being Signature’s first attempt at MIGF, I’d say this was a good effort and I’d certainly recommend this if you’d like to bring your special someone for a memorable meal with a view (do request for a window table).
Signature by The Hill, at The Roof is located at:
Sky Level,
1 First Avenue Bandar Utama
47800 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
For more info, head over to The Roof’s Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/TheRoofMalaysia
or website – http://www.theroof.com.my/
