Top In Asia | Savoro, Damansara Kim: Fine buffet dining for a lavish Western & Japanese culinary experience

Damansara Kim’s new Savoro sets the stage for evenings of indulgence with all-you-can-eat dinners of Western and Japanese delicacies.

Guests can feast on over 70 exquisite enticements, all served a la carte, from decadently smooth foie gras to delectably smoky cuts of Shimomuragyu beef, hailed as Japan’s Wagyu Olympics champion.

Highlights also include freshly prepared Italian pasta, French escargots and Japanese sashimi, with a free flow of wine, sake and cocktails to complete the affair.

Weekdays (Monday to Friday):

RM238+ per adult

RM128+ for children (95cm-145cm) and senior citizens (60 years and older)

Weekends and Public Holidays:

RM268+ per adult

RM158+ for children and senior citizens

Free for children below 95cm

Three sessions every evening: 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm

All Wagyu beef at Savoro is halal-certified. The restaurant is pork-free, with no alcohol used in any dishes or sauces.

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Start with the Savoro Premium Platter, a spectacular showcase of chicken roulade, succulent salmon studded with roe, black mushroom pine soup, abalone with caviar and ikura, Japanese oysters with yuzu, crab meat with shrimp and scallops, and truffle fries, beautifully presented.

Savoro’s gourmet adventure explores A5 Shimomuragyu, with a variety of cuts and preparations that highlight the beef’s nuanced textures and rich marbling.

From the classically comforting beef bourguignon to Shimomuragyu gooseneck steak and smoked brisket and short ribs, Savoro’s recipes span the melt-in-the-mouth tenderness of slow-braising to the robust intensity of smoking.

Skewers of Japanese A5 Shimomuragyu beef, Vietnamese lamb and Thai-style chicken serve up alluring Asian accents.

Foie gras with seaweed and octopus offers East-meets-West synergy, pairing the butteriness of liver with briny notes from the sea for bold, creamy bites.

Lamb lovers are well-served at Savoro: The Mongolian roast lamb is lusciously seasoned and spice-kissed; the Savoro lamb chop is a juicy cut with a savoury sear; the Mint Lamb balances richness with a refreshing herbaceous lift.

Savoro’s carb-centric creations hold their own amid the protein-powerhouse feast, with pastas and rice emerging as heroes.

The cuttlefish ink and truffle prawn pastas prove perfectly al dente, steeped in sumptuous sauces. The rice lineup spans luxe options like umami-packed uni fried rice and scallop fried rice. For sides, truffle-scented sweet potato fries and egg salad with a tamago-ikura twist round out the ensemble.

Seafood takes a vibrant turn with the Savoro Sashimi Platter, starring thick slices of salmon, ika, shiro maguro, tako, hamachi and shime saba, all chilled and clean on the palate.

For scintillating flavours, the fish tartare and lightly torched salmon tataki offer delicate delight, while appetisers shimmer too, from the ‘lucky egg’ to other fortunate fare like escargots with melty mozzarella, crab with mango sauce and scallops with papaya sauce, marrying ocean freshness with fruity sweetness.

The latest entry to the buffet is the Savoro Super Platter, living up to its name with a plump chicken sausage paired with pickles and mushroom black pepper sauce, bolstered by grilled cheese freshwater prawns, smoked duck with mango, tempura Japanese icefish with Mongolian sauce, salted egg lychee prawn balls, and tuna spread canapés. A princely pleasure.

There’s so much more to sample and savour: Butter Fish with Orange Sauce, Mushroom Fried Chicken, Mongolian Fried Butterfish, Salted Egg Fried Chicken Chop, Cheese Potato Wedges, Braised Tamagoyaki, the list goes on!

Savoro’s free flow of drinks and desserts rounds out the experience. Sip on house wine, a curation of Japanese sake, and classic cocktails like Black Russians and rum-based mixes, plus juices and sodas. For a sweet end, cakes are available alongside Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars.