Kuala Lumpur’s fine-dining scene takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the legendary Chalet restaurant pop up happening from 29 July to 17 August 2024 at  EQ Kuala Lumpur. Chalet was a pioneer of European fine-dining in Kuala Lumpur during the late 1970s and 80s. Known for its impeccable service and meticulous attention to detail, it was a favourite among those experiencing fine-dining for the first time. The pop-up at EQ Kuala Lumpur promises to recapture the restaurant’s old-world charm and grandeur.

Diners can expect a menu featuring Chalet’s most celebrated dishes. This includes the iconic Raclette Valaisanne, a rich and luxurious dish featuring melted Raclette cheese served with new potatoes and cornichons. Classic Swiss cheese fondue with truffles for two (fondue au fromage) will also be available, alongside viande de grison (Swiss air-dried beef with pickles), freshly minced steak tartare, and pan-fried duck liver in port reduction.

Staying true to Chalet’s heritage, only the finest imported ingredients will be used. Diners can choose from entrees like Maine lobster, Norwegian salmon, Zuercher Veal Emince, New Zealand rack of lamb, and even Australian wagyu. The pop-up will also feature some of Chalet’s most iconic meat dishes, including the Canard à la Presse (whole roasted duck for two) and the Cote de Boeuf Roti à l’Anglaise (slow-roasted beef with baked potato, Yorkshire pudding, and bearnaise sauce).

No Chalet experience is complete without the signature Crêpes Suzette, flambéed tableside for a touch of theatrical flair. Other classic desserts on the menu include Soufflé Glace au Grand Marnier, warm strawberry souffle, and Sabayon, a rich and velvety egg-yolk crème. This dessert will be a true spectacle, prepared tableside with the “sabayon dance” – a delightful performance where waiters whisk egg yolks and sugar into a perfect sabayon, adding a touch of interaction to the dining experience.

To complete the nostalgic journey, Chalet’s beloved coffees will also be making a comeback. Diners can choose from the iconic Café Royale with cognac and whipped cream, Café Calypso with rum, coffee liqueur, and whipped cream, or the star of the after-dinner menu, Kafi Luz, a Swiss alcoholic coffee prepared with plum and Williams pear brandy.

“Chalet is one of those places you never forget. The Old World polish, and the gravitas of the dining experience is something many gourmets have cut their teeth on. The Chalet pop-up gives us a chance to offer this experience to a new crowd who are hungry for a taste of fine-dining done the traditional way. An experience like Chalet helps a food appreciator understand the tradition and evolution of cuisine, while for old-time guests of Equatorial Hotel, this pop-up will be akin to seeing a good old friend once more.”

EQ General Manager, Gerard Walker

Reservations for the Chalet pop-up experience are now open. Bookings can be made via email at dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com, WhatsApp at +60 12 278 9239, or by calling +60 3 2789 7722

For more info, head over to www.eqkualalumpur.equatorial.com

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Photo credits: EQ Kuala Lumpur and author’s own