New menu beckons at Topshelf

Spanish Octopus Salad.

If you don’t like vegetables, you might change your mind after trying the cabbage dish at Topshelf in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. The Burnt Cabbage may not be pretty on the plate, looking a little burnt at the edges and all, but it’s the sum total of the whole that sears an impression on your palate.

The two chunks of cabbage have been braised in stock, then charcoal-grilled and served with white wine miso and chilli oil, topped with shaved truffle and bacon bits, resulting in a creation that’s nothing short of delicious. I enjoyed the burnt bits, the smoky creamy miso and the tough heat from the chilli oil.