Chinese New Year 2016 @ WAY Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights

Now I've always been a fan of WAY Modern Chinois, a unique, classy avant-garde modern cuisine restaurant specializing in contemporary Chinese / Asian cuisine. Their offerings often border on the creative side, so it was with great anticipation when I was invited to sample their Chinese New Year dishes. Check out what we had below. 

Chinese New Year 2016 @ WAY Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights

WAY Modern Chinois

G-1, Work@Clearwater, Changkat Semantan, 

Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 03.2095 1118   

Fax: 03.03-2095 9292  

Email: info@way.com.my

Facebook: facebook.com/waymodernchinois

Website: http://way.com.my

A labour of love in many ways, Way Modern Chinois is the brainchild of avid foodies, boutique property developer, Datin Dian Lee and her husband, Asian private equity investor, Datuk Jared Lim. In Mandarin, Way means "unique" or "one and only" which also happens to be the name of their first born son. 

The decadent menu is a combination of delicious dim sum selections and heartier comfort food delights, served on specially imported fine bone china. Such a graceful approach to Chinese cuisine and discerning eye for detail are complemented by the restaurant’s sleek and contemporary interiors. The experience begins from the entrance, which is discreet and concealed, opening up to a mood-evoking space where presentation is as important as flavors.

Salmon & Crispy Silver Bait Yee Sang

WAY Modern Chinois is opened on Chinese New Year eve (7 February), closed on 8 & 9 February, and re-opened on 10 February for dinner only (from 6 pm). Serving the evergreen Salmon Yee Sang, it is priced at RM88++ (2-4 pax) and RM118++ (6-8 pax). 

The classic Salmon Yee Sang can be further enhanced with the addition of crispy silver bait (RM28++), succulent sweet prawn (RM38++) or additional fresh sashimi-grade salmon (RM38++). What's even more awesome is the fact that they will be treating guests to a complimentary Salmon Yee Sang on the eve of Chinese New Year (7th February) as a celebratory gesture on this auspicious occasion.

Elixir of Youth Soup

Catering to group bookings, which are prevalent this time of year, Way Modern Chinois has created 3 enticing set menus that already include a set of Salmon & White Bait Yee Sang. 

The Way to Good Fortune Set (RM538++ for 4 pax)

* Salmon & Crispy Silver Bait Yee Sang

* Elixir of Youth Soup

* Golden Crispy Chicken

* Crab in Basket

* Braised Dried Oyster & Flower Mushroom in Oyster Sauce with Chinese Spinach

* Wok Fried Sticky Rice with Canadian Scallops

* Double Boiled Coconut Sweet Soup with Six Treasures

Truffle Roasted Duck

Soft Shell Crab with Oatmeal and Salted Egg Yolk

A special mention would definately be for WAY's Truffle Roasted Duck, where the truffle taste isn't exactly very strong, yet the whole dish itself exude classiness and the flavour itself was exquisite. Coupled with the sauce, it's a dish to remember. If you think that's not special enough, then the Soft Shell Crab with Oatmeal and Salted Egg Yolk will hit your sweet spot. 

Braised Dried Oyster & Flower Mushroom in Oyster Sauce with Chinese Spinach

The Way to Happiness Set (RM788++ for 6 pax)

* Salmon & Crispy Silver Bait Yee Sang

* Elixir of Youth Soup

* The Red Duck

* Soft Shell Crab with Oatmeal and Salted Egg Yolk

* Braised Dried Oyster & Flower Mushroom in Oyster Sauce with Chinese Spinach

* Wok Fried Sticky Rice with Canadian Scallops

* Double Boiled Coconut Sweet Soup with Six Treasures

Wok Fried Sticky Rice with Canadian Scallops

The Way to Longevity Set (RM1,288++ for 10 pax)

* Salmon & Crispy Silver Bait Yee Sang

* Elixir of Youth Soup

* Truffle Roasted Duck

* Sautéed White Prawn

* Braised Dried Oyster & Flower Mushroom in Oyster Sauce with Chinese Spinach

* Wok Fried Sticky Rice with Canadian Scallops

* Double Boiled Coconut Sweet Soup with Six Treasures

So there you have it, Chinese New Year 2016 @ WAY Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights. Do make your bookings and drop by soon!