Review: Ministry of Crab
March 16th, 2025
Not a dream, not a hoax: Petite Millie has brought its now-famed specialties to Kuala Lumpur’s Royal Lake Club.
The menu at Royal Lake Club is similar to 1 Utama’s: plenty of poutine, like the Quebec-inspired, creamy-meaty one with smoked chicken and borlotti beans (RM24).
Tarte flambee, Alsace’s flame-baked pie, receives the Royal treatment too, topped with braised beef cheek, mixed veggies and caramelized onions (RM28).
Tagliatelle with duck ragu, pesto and oregano breadcrumbs (RM30), slick and sensually savory.
Linguine with clams, garlic, chili flakes and saffron aioli (RM24). This location suits many of us working in KL, but customers must be club members or their guests.
Sandwich of smoked salmon, avocado hash, new potatoes and Spanish pipparas peppers (RM20). Everything tastes satisfactory, with prices that won’t pinch the wallet.
Lamb burger with onion jam (RM18). Being egg addicts, we’d love this with a sunny-side-up.
Something sweet to finish: Granny Smith apple crumble with vanilla ice cream (RM18).
Wine at Royal Lake Club is terrifically priced. This bottle costs RM48 and tastes nice enough.
Entries on Petite Millie at 1 Utama: Feb 6, 2013, Feb 10, 2012 and May 12, 2012.
Petite Millie,
Royal Lake Club, Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.