By Dr Rahim Said
If you have yet to visit KLGCC Mall, consider this your nudge. Tucked within the Senada Condominium along Jalan Bukit Kiara, this shopping-cum-food destination manages to feel both contemporary and welcoming without trying too hard.
Accessibility is clearly part of the brief: plenty of parking (free for now), lifts that actually make sense, and handicap-friendly walkways from the parking bays right up to the fourth floor.
Only the amphitheatre, by design, may test the knees of the elderly and infirm — but then again, not every architectural flourish is meant to be practical.
What KLGCC Mall really shines at, however, is food. Choices abound, from casual bites to more polished dining concepts.
Yet among the many options, our most recent visit left us thinking less about variety and more about memory — specifically, the kind created by a meal done right.
On the ground floor, nestled within the Grab Signature Jaya Grocer, sits Laut. The name itself suggests the sea, and while
Laut is already known to many for its prized Maine lobster, it would be unfair — and inaccurate — to reduce it to just that.
We began with the Seafood Marinara, a dish that quietly announces the kitchen’s confidence. Linguine is tossed in a rich, flavourful tomato sauce that strikes a careful balance: robust without being heavy, bright without being acidic.
The seafood — fresh prawns, mussels, and squid — is generously laid atop the pasta, each component cooked just enough to retain its individual character. This is not a dish that hides behind sauce or theatrics; it lets freshness and restraint do the talking. The result is unique, elegant, and genuinely satisfying.
As a side, we shared a wagyu beef burger, served on a soft bun with Kumara (sweet potato) fries. The burger was indulgent without being greasy, while the fries were a small surprise of their own—crisp, light, and with hardly a trace of oil. Deep-fried, yes, but convincingly so; no airfryer shortcuts here, just good technique.
Laut, in this sense, earns its place not merely as a seafood specialist but as a thoughtful dining option within KLGCC Mall’s growing food ecosystem. It reminds diners that while Maine lobster may draw the crowd, it is consistency, balance, and attention to detail that keep them coming back.
For those looking to be impressed — not just by architecture and convenience, but by a meal that lingers in memory — KLGCC Mall and Laut together make a compelling case.