MIGF: Senja @ The Saujana Hotel

Dining at Senja is always a good experience. During the day, you'll be relaxing to a view of greenery and tranquil lake. Come night, enjoy the peace of the night with the company of a band that serenades you with relaxing numbers. Coupled with its warm lighting, pristine wooden flooring and attentive crew, Senja sets a diner straight into relaxed and ready to dine in first class the moment one walks into the restaurant.

I arrived rather early with my makan buddies. We sat and relaxed to the live band while waiting for our food to be prepared.

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Appetisers

Tartar di Tonno e Mango

Mango Tuna Tartar

OR

Crema di Cavolfiore con Brioche

al Tartufo Nero

Cauliflower Soup and Black Truffle Brioche

OR

Terrina di Verdure Grigliate

e Mozzarella di Bufala

Vegetables Terrine and Buffalo Mozzarella

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The appetizer Terrina di Verdure Grigliate e Mozzarella di Bufala (Vegetables Terrine and Buffalo Mozzarella) was a pretty dish with a brilliant display of colours using basil, tomatoes, carrots and zucchini. The mild but distinctive flavour of buffalo mozarella made the grilled vegetables a light yet satisfying appetizer.

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Starters

Raviolo al Nero, Salmone e Caviale

Squid Ink Ravioli, Smoked Salmon and Caviar

OR

CapesanteScottate, Pure’dirape

Rosse e Porcini

Pan-seared Scallops, Beetroot Puree

and Porcini Mushrooms

OR

Gamberi al Pomodoro Piccante, Bruschetta

Prawns, Tomato Chili Sauce and Olive Oil Bruschetta

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There is something mesmerizing about squid ink. Black yet elegant. And that is precisely how Raviolo al Nero, Salmone e Caviale (Squid Ink Ravioli, Smoked Salmon and Caviar) looked. It was a petite ravioli assembled with much thought and grace. Squid ink which is slightly salty, flavours and colours the plain ravioli. Take a bite of the ravioli and you'll get an explosion of flavours from the delicate smoked flavour of the salmon. The red and black caviar gives the ravioli a slightly salty and nutty taste.

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Mains

Costata di Vitello, Couscus, Salsa Chanterelle

Grilled Veal Rack, Couscous and Chanterelle

Mushroom Sauce

OR

Involtino di Sogliola, Risotto alla Milanese,

Salsa alla Mugnai

Roulade of Dover Sole, Milanese Risotto

and Butter Lemon Sauce

OR

Alaskan Filetto di Merluzzo, Vellutata di

Cannellini, Asparagi Bianchi

Seared Alaskan Cod Fish, Cannellini Bean

Velvet and White Asparagus

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The Alaskan Filetto di Merluzzo, Vellutata di Cannellini, Asparagi Bianchi (Seared Alaskan Cod Fish, Cannellini Bean Velvet and White Asparagus) is quite a plain looking dish. However beyond its looks, this is a very exquisite dish. The cod fish is seared to allow retain its naturally mild sweetness. The base is luxurious with rich lobsters bisque mixed with Cannellini beans (a type of Italian kidney bean) chosen for its distinctive nutty and smooth textured. Potato crisp give the dish some textures. Yes the delicate yellowchips or crips that you see if actually made from potatoes!

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Desserts

Tiramisu dello Chef Giovanni

Chef Giovanni’s Tiramisu

OR

Creme Brulee al Rosmarino

Rosemary Creme Brulee

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I have heard the Chef Giovanni Ricci is known to serve old fashion traditional dishes. I didn't exactly think much of it until we tasted Tiramisu dello Chef Giovanni (Chef Giovanni’s Tiramisu). Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert and Chef Giovanni serves us a luxuriously sweet and seductive tiramisu. The tiramisu is light yet rich in flavours. I said "seductive tiramisu" because every bite of the tiramisu just makes you want to have more.

Its almost year end and if you need a place to chill over some fine Italian food then Senja is just the brilliant place to be. This MIGF, check out the MIGF offerings:

Menu

Full Festival Menu RM360 per person with wine (any four courses);

RM280 per person with wine (any three courses); RM220 per person with wine (any two courses);

RM180 per person without wine (any four courses);RM140 per person without wine (any three courses);

RM110 per person without wine (any two courses)

Wines

Cascine 7 ProseccoNV

Placido Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT 2008

Vigne Rigali “Principessa” Gavia Gavi DOCG 2007

Agricola AllegriniValpolicella DOC 2008

Placido Chianti DOCG 2008

BaroneRicasoli “Castello Di Brolio Vin Santo” 2004

The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur:

Saujana Resort

Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS

40150 Shah Alam

+603-7840 5502

www.thesaujana-kualalumpur.com