# Ara Damansara’s Lek by Lalachong Seafood

> New seafood spot in Ara Damansara offers Thai-Indonesian fusion with surprise fried chicken.
- Title: Ara Damansara’s Lek by Lalachong Seafood · Malay Mail
- Summary: New seafood spot in Ara Damansara offers Thai-Indonesian fusion with surprise fried chicken. Lek by Lalachong, a month-old seafood restaurant in Ara…
- Keywords: ara damansara, leks by lalachong, seafood, thai curry crab, ayam goreng kunyit sambal merah, petaling jaya, lala chong seafood, chrysann yim, lala kuey teow, superior soup lala, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/09/21/ara-damansaras-lek-by-lalachong-will-be-your-new-favourite-spot-for-seafood-including-a-surprise-fried-chicken-dish/235917
- Author: Lee Khang Yi
- Published: 2026-09-21T09:08:03+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: ara damansara, leks by lalachong, seafood, thai curry crab, ayam goreng kunyit sambal merah, petaling jaya, lala chong seafood, chrysann yim, lala kuey teow, superior soup lala, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.