The Barn (Pavilion Bukit Bintang), Kuala Lumpur

Situated on Level 4 of the highly competitive dining battleground that is Pavilion Elite, The Barn offers a great dining option at the huge shopping mall.

Baked Escargot with Brandy Butter (RM$39)

Most original presentation! Why hasn’t anyone thought of this? Chef Brandon Christopher Smith is a genius. This can be a sharing plate and an excellent conversation starter. Baked in spoons, there is none of that messiness and embarrassment (think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman). Oh, btw, before I forget , the escargots tasted great. I knew when this plate arrived, this was something. The colours alone scored 10/10 in my books. Also, this appetiser goes excellently with the excellent house wines they serve.

Filet Mignon with Foie Gras (RM$159)

Grilled tenderloin medallion with bacon mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables. Topped with foie gras and served with red wine garlic confit sauce.

The fillet mignon was perfectly executed. Tender, the perfect medium rare with a beautiful red inside and beautiful brown criss-cross lines outside. The cream foie gras just melted in mouth.

Truffle Foie Gras Pizza (RM$99)

Truffle, foie gras and salchichon pizza topped with shaved Manchego cheese

This is the best pizza I had in my entire life. The colours are amazing. There was a certain lightness and crunchiness to the crust. And the pizza smells heavenly.

Cheese Platter (RM$76)

Comes with 4 types of cheese, quince paste, seedless grapes, carrot, celery crudites and dried apricot.

The cheese platter was very ample and competent. Good excuse to get the excellent house wines here.

Red Wine Poached Pear with Ice cream (RM$22)

I love the attention to detail —– the almond flakes give crunch and variety, the strawberries add vibrancy and colour, the mint gives a punch of refreshing.