After a successful first run in 2016 at Enfin by James Won, the Hennessy X.O Odyssey platform returns for yet another immersive and sensorial experience by deconstructing while spotlighting the iconic seven tasting notes of the cognac through an exquisite seven-course tasting menu.
Set to captivate the palates of Malaysia’s food connoisseurs, the 2017 installation highlights the finesse of Chef Darren Chin of DC Restaurant as captures the essence of Hennessy X.O by fusing classic French techniques with contemporary tweaks, presenting an unpretentious and refined cuisine.
Epicures can expect an eclectic mix of courses center-staging varying flavours and textures that attest the cognac’s versatility as the perfect accompaniment for gastronomy by journeying through the seven chapters – Sweet Notes, Rising Heat, Spicy Edge, Flowing Flame, Chocolate Lull, Wood Crunches and Infinite Echo.
Several highlights of the innovative showcase include the Japanese snow crab and botan ebi that accents the sweetness in Hennessy X.O, Italian veal tenderloin that plays up Hennessy X.O’s rising heat, and the Galician octopus that brings out Hennessy X.O’s delicate, earthy notes.
Sweet Notes:
Botan Ebi with heirloom tomato granite : Konbu : Lemon Basil : Chili oil
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – On the rocks
Infinite Echo:
Takao cold somen with Ogawa Bafun Uni & truffle celeriac cream
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – With a splash of water
Wood crunches:
Spring Galician octopus : Green gazpacho : Burnt leeks in dark rye crumbs
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – With warm water
Spicy Edge:
Snow crab consommé infused with lemon balm
Japanese snow crab : White asparagus : Culantro Nam Kim : Gochujang hollandaise
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – With a splash of water
Flowing Flame:
Organic chicken : Bertutu spice : Celeriac-carotene sauce : Grilled heirloom parsnips
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – With a splash of cold water & ice
Rising Heat:
Italian veal fillet poached in milk and lightly grilled foie gras : Red kampote pepper emulsion
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – Neat
Chocolate Lull:
100% Arabica coffee ice cream, Spiced hairy banana : M’hencha : Lemon Chantilly
Hennessy X.O, Cognac, France – Neat
The Hennessy X.O. Odyssey menu, complemented with pairings of Hennessy X.O., is available to the public from July 18th to August 15th 2017, every Tuesday to Sunday at DC Restaurant. It is priced at RM888++ and those interested can contact +603-7731 0502 or +6012-223 2991.
