Poolside Bistro, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur
December 10, 2024
Perched on the 51st floor, Poolside Bistro promises vibrant views of KL’s skyline from Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur - a panoramic place to be when the sun sets, complete with an infinity pool and observation area for spectacular evenings.
This chic venue offers new heights of excitement. Take a splash in the Sky Infinity Pool while taking in sights of the city before admiring KL from the SkyDeck, where fully transparent glass floors offer a thrilling view below, transforming into a celestial wonder come nightfall.
Poolside Bistro offers both air-conditioned comfort and alfresco seatings, with a breathtaking backdrop that features the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Merdeka 118 and beyond. A private room can host six guests, tastefully appointed for a stylish get-together.
As dusk descends, Poolside Bistro's magic and mystique become even more mesmerising, making this a dreamy destination for a romantic rendezvous and special occasions.
The Sky Infinity Pool is popular with Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur's guests and Poolside Bistro's patrons for picture-perfect opportunities with KL's shimmering skyscrapers.
Conquer your nervousness of heights at the SkyDeck, mirroring the cityscape on crystal-clear glass walkways, which allow you to see right to the ground below.
Patrons at Poolside Bistro can capture stunning shots by the pool and in the observation deck before embarking on a culinary voyage of European bistro-style crowd-pleasers, from Grilled Spanish Octopus to Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Rack, Lobster Spaghetti to Pearl Corn Risotto, complemented by creative cocktails like the sky-blue Orionist and Pandora.
The remarkable restaurant features ravishing recipes like the Grilled Spanish Octopus (RM138), boasting a tender, full-bodied bite, briny but clean-tasting, free of rubberiness and stringiness, pleasurably plated with garlic potatoes and dashes of extra virgin olive oil and paprika, worthy of a top-tier Catalonian tapas bar.
A contemporary spin on Italian inspirations: Poolside Bistro's Deconstructed Caprese (RM68) is a delightful balance of buttery creaminess and fruity juiciness, bringing together burrata with tomatoes, grapefruit and micro greens dressed in a pesto and balsamic reduction - a wonderfully fresh selection for a wholesome starter.
Poolside Bistro's chefs champion prime produce from Malaysia and abroad, harnessing luscious Sabah lobster for the Lobster Spaghetti (RM188) - the ultimate pasta for crustacean cravings, bursting with succulent, chunky lobster flesh, luxuriously tossed with bisque-like lobster cream sauce, garlic, chillies, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Sink your teeth into Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Rack (RM148) - this mighty platter for red-meat lovers is richly robust with a lip-smacking char - a protein powerhouse balanced with sweet potato fries, roasted vegetables and garlic.
Vegetarians are catered for too, with meat-free pleasures like Pearl Corn Risotto (RM88), its savoury creaminess, uplifted by the sweetness of the corn, is paired with sautéed portobello mushrooms and Parmesan cheese for a triumphant trattoria-style treat.
Roasted Spiced Seaweed-Fed Chicken (RM118) conveys the well-marinated tenderness of a whole sous-vide chicken leg, a deliciously fuss-free dinner with morel jus, mashed potatoes, asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes.
Baked Miso Cod (RM158) features a princely portion of a flaky cod fillet, impeccably prepared to preserve its fresh, firm texture, complemented with citrusy notes of lemon and fennel, rounded out with duchess potatoes and leek coulis for a Poolside Bistro creation that can proudly be served in a Parisian bistro.
Classic desserts emerge with flair and finesse - we can't go wrong with the White Tiramisu, enhanced with coffee ice cream on the side for an extra kick of caffeine (RM38), and Valrhona Mousse Cake, with premium French chocolate for a decadent depth, brightened with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream (RM38).
The sky's the limit for Poolside Bistro's cocktails and mocktails, some fragrantly infused with a Malaysian twist of pandan, including the Orionist cocktail (RM68; gin with pandan, mint, Minuty rosé wine, calamansi shrub and aquafaba) and the Pandora mocktail (RM32; tropically tantalising with pandan water, coconut, blue lagoon syrup, and lemon).
Poolside Bistro
51st Floor, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, 15, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Daily, 6:30pm-11pm.
For reservations and enquiries, contact:
+603-2177-1188 or +6010-784-0176 (WhatsApp)
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