Wonder.Food.Travel

It is quite impossible to deny that Sri Petaling is a hive of eateries- hawker centers, cafes and restaurants, bakeries and ice creams parlours, bubble tea shops and beer houses. Thai Chala sits in this crowded area and to stand out, it has to offer something different. Fortunately, it did. Branded as an urban rustic Thai shop, this vibrant shade of orange struck attention along the Jalan Radin Tengah. Upon entering the eatery, i was quickly drawn in by the hip vibe and casual decor. Then, colourful menus spread across the table before i surfed on one. The waiters were friendly but rather shy, probably due to language barrier. Colorful art commands a wall in the eatery. A flat lay of what we had. The popular Pork Leg Rice was delicious. The meat was well cooked and tender, easy to tear and chew. The accompanying sauce added flavour to the meat and white rice. Tom Yum Fried Rice is a common Thai dish that can fall into being a standard entry, but it wasn't here....

This eatery stayed long on my 'Rambling' list. It is a living list i compile; whenever i see a place i want to try, i add it to the list. Strangers at 47 caught my attention long time ago with its high reviews, multiple awards and catchy focused food offering- crepe! For whatever reason i took so long to try, i'm thrilled i finally did. Tucked along the neighbourly but buzzing row of shops in Seksyen 17, the simple yet cozy decor was a pleasant welcome for an evening with my family. I made a table reservation and we were accompanied to our seats by a friendly waitress. Flipping through the menu, my eyes darted to the savoury crepe section. I had the Uncle Salmon and it was delectable! The pan-seared salmon fillet was well cooked, still moist on the inside and crispy skin. Enveloped in the crepe too were tasty pumpkin mash (providing a little sweetness), almost-pureed spinach and mushroom, dressed with miso cream. The crepe was thin, slightly buttery, but enough ...