The Square at Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre: Set Meal Review

Executive chef Saravanan Subramaniam has more than two decades of formal experience, and he’s enthusiastic about his offerings, which take cues from both East and West, serving up a little spice, a touch of savouriness and a pinch of sweetness in each recipe.

You’ll find inspirations from Japan and Korea melded with Malaysian and other influences in the three temptations of Fish Katsu with Garlic Fried Rice, Beef Teriyaki with Spudsters, and Grilled Chicken with Sidewinders and Peanut Sauce.

Our favourite is probably the fish – moist, tender red snapper, crisply breaded, with flavoursome rice that’s both firm and a bit sticky.

The beef (remember to request for it to be cooked medium-rare if that’s your preference) comes in a hearty serving with lots of broccoli, though the spudsters (crunchy-fried mashed potato fritters that we can’t stop munching on) pretty much steal the spotlight.

Grilled chicken is a safe choice, saucy and familiar for the local palate, with fleshy skewered meat bolstered by more potato-loving accompaniments, this time in the shape of sidewinders that seem like a cross between wedges and chips.

Each set is completed with a fruit platter and a choice of coffee and tea for RM30 nett, available daily from lunch through dinner.

Iftar spread