Look to this no-frills joint along Jalan Helang Merah for delicious and authentic Thai grub to share. There are plenty of dishes to choose from, and you might want to ask the friendly team for recommendations. Don't miss the signature Otak-Otak (RM25). Unlike the typical banana leaf-wrapped variety, expect a young coconut stuffed with fish, prawns and squid coated in a spicy and thick red curry sauce. Also good is the juicy Pandan Chicken (RM20) and the fiery Seafood Tom Yum Goong (from RM20) — all best enjoyed with a bowl of white rice.
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Find this hidden gem tucked away along Jalan Helang Merah in Kepong (clue: look behind the bushy trees and spot the lilac-coloured walls.) Ask the friendly staff for recommendations or opt for the crowd- favourite Otak-Otak (RM25) that comes in a Thai coconut, chock-full with prawns and squid laced in the creamy otak-otak. Also good is the juicy and fragrant Pandan Chicken (RM20), Paku Salad (RM15) and the Kerabu Mango Salad (RM15). Wash it down with a creamy Thai Milk Tea (RM7).
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Simply named otak-otak but this dish is anything but. The coconut is chock-full of fish, prawns and squid cooked in a delicious and spicy sauce (or curry). All you need is a bowl of white rice.
Such a generous portion even when we asked for small! Look forward to shreds of crunchy mango doused in a sweet-spicy sauce – be careful when you eat. There’s small slices of red and green chilli mixed in! Perfect to munch on to balance the heat from the spicy otak-otak.
It takes some effort to track down this secluded restaurant amidst the surrounding industrial buildings, but the reward is a tasty Thai treasure. Make this your next after-work dinner den with friends or colleagues! The rustic set-up offers tantalising dishes prepared by Yee Wen's Thai chefs. Instead of all-consuming heat, they focus on a balance of flavours sealed with a spicy finish. Order the signature Seafood Tomyum (RM30) served in a deep claypot, and have rice ready for this addictive broth. Another dish not to be missed is the Otak-Otak (RM20), which arrives in a coconut teeming with seafood and minced fish marinated in spice-laced coconut cream. To renew appetites, share the refreshing Som Tam with Salted Egg (RM15) — the Thai-style papaya salad is known to be tangy, but here, the velvety salted egg adds a creamier dimension to the dish.
Avg price per person: RM20
Hidden Thai restaurant in Kepong. Come for the super addictive Otak-Otak (RM20) and other authentic Thai dishes that elude the usual intense heat for punchy, balanced flavours!
Having my last dinner of 2012 at my favourite Thai restaurant!!! It's still the best so far! The best way to end 2012 before a count down party is to FEAST! #greencurry #tomyam #otakotak #thai #food #yeewen
