From Malay Mail · Lee Khang Yi · · 2m
Ara Damansara’s Lek by Lalachong Seafood
New seafood spot in Ara Damansara offers Thai-Indonesian fusion with surprise fried chicken.
In brief
New seafood spot in Ara Damansara offers Thai-Indonesian fusion with surprise fried chicken. Lek by Lalachong, a month-old seafood restaurant in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, serves Thai-Indonesian fusion dishes including a special crab dish and turmeric fried chicken. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
New seafood spot opens in Ara Damansara
Lek by Lalachong, a month-old seafood restaurant in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, draws crowds with family ties to Lala Chong Seafood Restaurant.
Chrysann Yim leads the menu
Chrysann Yim, daughter of Lala Chong Seafood Restaurant owner Yim Sie Chong, creates a menu blending local seafood with Thai and Indonesian flavors.
Grand opening crab special
Two extra large crabs cooked with your choice of flavor for RM88, valid until September 30, are the grand opening special.
Turmeric fried chicken hit
Ayam Goreng Kunyit Sambal Merah, a turmeric-fried chicken dish, is a sleeper hit with juicy meat scented with turmeric and chili sauce.
Thai-style curry crab
Thai-style curry crab features sweet flesh easily extracted from the body and claws, with no orange roe.
BBQ stingray fish
BBQ Stingray Fish, cooked with smoky flavor and spicy sauce, is a popular dish for sharing communally.
Superior Soup Lala
Superior Soup Lala, a creamy mollusc broth with sesame oil, is a signature dish at Lek by Lalachong.
Lala Kuey Teow
Lala Kuey Teow, smoky scented noodles with eggy sauce, features fewer clams than Superior Soup Lala.
Paku Cold Salad
Paku Cold Salad with Ikan Bilis from Pulau Pangkor offers crunchy fern fronds with a sweet crunch.
Weekend crowds
Weekends see overwhelming crowds, especially Sunday nights, when families fill the dining room for weekend treats.
Service and location
The restaurant’s location in Ara Permata allows easy access to neighboring drinks and dessert spots, with service staff remaining calm amid crowds.
Contact details
Lek by Lalachong is open 11am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 10.30pm, closed Tuesdays, with phone 011-55520316.
The big picture
Lek by Lalachong, a month-old seafood restaurant in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, serves Thai-Indonesian fusion dishes including a special crab dish and turmeric fried chicken.
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