SETTING

Bobo KL’s relatively small yet cosy dining area is framed in a soothing ambience that’s enhanced by mood lighting that forges a sense of calmness, especially for couples seeking an intimate dining experience. The upper floor area is generally well-suited for couples or small groups of diners. An impressive art collection lines the walls and makes for an interesting point of discussion for discerning diners.

FOOD

An excellent starter would be the foie gras pate with its smooth texture carrying good intensity with a well-balanced combination of caramelised onion marmalade and cranberry sauce. Another good starter is the traditional seafood chowder with its rich, creamy texture enhanced with a generous crustacean swimming in its midst.

The herb-crusted New Zealand rack of lamb is a good choice for a main as it is cooked to perfection – the meat is juicy with a crisp outer layer. Though lacking in creaminess, the side of dauphinoise potatoes has succulently soft, layered textures that make it an ideal starch to the dish.

Another noteworthy main is the Margaret River Wagyu ribeye. The Australian Wagyu is cooked perfectly to medium rare, complemented with a generous volume of sauce. It manages to deliver on its promise of marble score 6 as the meat melts in the mouth with an excellent palate sensation.

A deserving wrap-up of the meal is the chocolate lava purse. The gateau concept dessert resembles a phyllo purse with a crumbly pastry that cracks open to reveal thick, melting dark chocolate which partners well with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream.

DRINKS

The gin bar offerings are eclectic and covers different styles such as genever, London dry and contemporary. As for wines, Bobo has a respectable list spanning major wine producing countries.

SERVICE

Overall service is efficient and unobtrusive, though wait staff’s menu knowledge can do with a bit of improvement.

PRICE

The price is commensurate with the quality of the food and drinks on offer here, though it’s slightly on the higher side. Yet, considering that guests do get the best of both worlds in terms of a meal and after-dinner entertainment and drinks in the restaurant’s upstairs lounge, it’s value for money indeed.