{"id":56307,"date":"2020-01-07T17:14:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T09:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/?p=56307"},"modified":"2020-11-24T15:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T07:22:42","slug":"best-thai-restaurants-kl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/my\/ms\/food-blog\/talk-of-the-town\/best-thai-restaurants-kl\/","title":{"rendered":"5 must-try Thai restaurants in KL for much more than pad thai noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here in Malaysia we know all about that addictive, can\u2019t-get-enough blend of spicy, sweet and sour flavours \u2014 it\u2019s woven into our national cuisine. So we\u2019re extra appreciative of Thai food \u2014 honestly, the spicier the better \u2014 and in KL we\u2019ve been seeing more and more variations of Thai cuisine popping up. Sure, we love a good pad thai, but we also love boat noodles, spicy squid and deep-fried seabass. The best Thai food places in KL have the classic green curry and more for enthusiasts to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lobbee \u2014 Thai Connection<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Lobbee is a one-bowl wonder, great for when you don\u2019t feel like sharing or when everyone at the table wants something different. The river prawn tom yam soup (pictured top) is divine; comforting fried rice is elevated with crab meat (pictured above), and the seafood glass noodle salad is best in class. For a twist on the traditional papaya salad, try their Som Tam Fries salad, with crispy deep-fried potato tossed in the sweet, spicy dressing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lobbee also does a great range of non-meat choices for vegetarians \u2014 special mention to the Vege Thai Peanut Noodle, with beancurd, long beans and crunchy bean sprouts tossed in an addictive peanut sauce. Keep cool with the pretty blue Iced Butterfly Pea Lime Juice and, of course, end the meal with mango sticky rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM3.20\u201376.90<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-7629 4869
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Friday, Sunday: 11am\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boat Noodle<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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The boat noodles at Boat Noodle are, understandably, quite famous. Walk past any outlet at lunch time and you\u2019ll see a packed restaurant, tables teetering under the weight of stacks of empty dishes. But the rice combos and mains here are often neglected in favour of the mini serves of noodles, and that is an injustice we\u2019re here to redress. Boat Noodle does an excellent line of Thai street-food classics: krapow chicken with basil and an eye-popping amount of fresh chilli, the lesser-seen pad see ew (throw on the crispy chicken wings for some extra protein), and a spicy noodle salad that will definitely wake you up after a slow morning at the office. End with a round of Sangkayaa, a platter of fluffy steamed bread and sweet pandan dip, and fuel the rest of the day with a giant cup of Thai iced tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing<\/b>: from RM7.53\u201348.65<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 011-6113 1745
\n<\/span>Opening hours: <\/b>Monday\u2013Sunday: 10am\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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myELEPHANT<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve got a favourite Thai dish (and don\u2019t we all), it\u2019s definitely on the myELEPHANT menu. This family favourite (and pioneering Thai restaurant in PJ) has an extensive menu that boasts all the classics and a whole lot more \u2014 perfect for you and your green-curry-loving mum. Always start with a serve of tom yum soup, and don\u2019t skip the salads. The beef and pineapple salad is a meal unto itself, and the glass noodle seafood salad is always a crowd-pleaser.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For mains, work your way through the excellent seafood section. You definitely need to order the whole deep fried seabass with sweet and sour lychee sauce \u2014 which started life as a special and had to be moved to the permanent menu because it was so popular. And then the spicy salted egg squid! And garlic prawns! Plus a vat of pandan cooler, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM4.50\u201356<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-6201 0649
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 11.30am\u20132.30pm; 6pm\u201310pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ekkamai<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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For an elevated Thai meal, try Ekkamai. They do so much more than just pad thai (though the pad thai is excellent, too), weaving in a few subtle nods to Malaysian cuisine and modern techniques. Like spring rolls filled with fresh crab meat, or a super-fresh seared salmon belly tataki salad, for starters. Come with a crowd and order plenty of big plates to share: the Spicy Curry Stir Fry is a great update on the well-worn Thai red and green curries, and the Boneless Beef Ribs will have your friends fighting over the last piece. If you\u2019re just nipping in for a quick solo lunch, we can definitely recommend the Pad Kimao: wide, flat rice noodles fried and tossed with tender beef slices and a hefty handful of chilli.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> RM3.18\u201384.80<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-2095 2772
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Monday\u2013Sunday: 11.30am\u201311pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Streat Thai<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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As you may be able to tell from the name, Streat Thai takes its inspiration from the many and varied culinary delights of Thailand\u2019s streets. Hence the incredibly extensive (and slightly overwhelming) menu. Papaya salad lovers, get your zingy, fiery fix with Streat Thai\u2019s som tam \u2014 we say go big with a platter!\u00a0 If you\u2019re just there for a quick one-bowl meal, you\u2019ll find a great selection of more regional Thai meals, like the sweet and spicy Thai Suki Noodles with glass noodles and kangkung, or the fiery Thai Fish Laksa. Seafood is where Streat Thai really excels \u2014 for a no-brainer option, try the Streat Thai Seafood Trio for a platter of fresh chilli clams, squid and big, juicy prawns. Or, if you think clams and prawns are just distractions from the awesomeness that is squid, check out the Stir Fried Squid with Yellow Curry Powder. Throw in a BBQ beef striploin, and wash it all down with a honeydew milk tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/b> from RM3.07\u2013104.83<\/span>
\n<\/span>Phone number:<\/b> 03-7496 1297
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Sunday\u2013Thursday: 11.30am\u201310pm; Friday\u2013Saturday: 11.30am\u201311pm<\/span><\/p>\n


\nOpening hours are subject to change, so please check in with your fave Thai restaurant if you want to pay a visit!<\/i>
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