My Elephant @ Section 17, Petaling Jaya

Although Thailand may appear to be our bordering country up north, i tend to find a lack of Thai food around KL. Then again we dont get much Singaporean food around but wait a minute; do they eat proper food in Singapore?

Back to thai cuisine and rewind back to year 2007, where the following food has been digested through and through, flavours no longer lingering on the tongue and wait a minute, i might seem to forget where and when i ate this.

Yes, My Elephant.

The day when i was awarded Blogger with the Best Nick.

The day when i decided to take a photo of someone's chest. Just dont let my girlfriend find out who he/she was. Oops.

The "green" theme seems so appropriate at this time of the year. Everyone wants to be green, fighting for less trees to be cut down and save the world yet takes the car instead of walking 5 minutes.

After looking at this plate of unforgettable roast duck red curry with avocado and lychee, i cant wait to get back here. The smooth curry, the chewy duck and the neutralising avocado. Available on weekends, and make sure you call to book.

Yellow curry prawns, a different colour but a totally different curry. On the dry side, with the sauce all soaked up in the bread by the time, we finished taking pictures. Nevertheless, the potential of the curry was very obvious even though the prawns were questionable. No one left with a stomache so it wasnt that bad.

The thai salad with glass noodles, beans and young papaya. Sour and tangy, exactly how a salad coming from Thailand should taste like.

A Stir fry chilli lamb with cashew nuts. By this time, my tongue was indeed on the numb side. The meat was smooth and definitely not on the tough side. The crunchy cashew nuts have given me the inspiration of putting nuts in my salad and stir fry from that day onwards.

The ultimate killer. Without any of the fish head, mushrooms, chilli and tomatoes; the soup is clear and definitely does not exude the feeling of spicy. Take a sip and you will start to cry. I am that serious. Definitely not for the faint tongue and hearted.

The poor fish was stuffed to the brim with lemongrass and steamed with chilli and lime. Thank goodness, it was sacrificed with a cause. The local barramundi fish meat is not firm nor soft but very smooth.

The vegetable tempura may have gotten inspiration from Japan, but the thin batter and the crispy vegetable was a delight from all those spicy stuff above. Phew.

Best served with white fluffy jasmine rice and pandan cooler.

Address and contact details:

My Elephant Thai Restaurant & Café,
Block C - G4 Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/13,
Section 17, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 012-328 5028, 019-360 8911
Business hours: Tuesday to Sundays - noon to 2.30pm,
6 to 10pm except Sunday lunch.

Verdict: 4 stars out of 5 stars. Finally a place for good Thai food without cutting a hole in your wallet and pocket. It is shocking that i have yet to return after that big meal in 2007. It should be soon, i hope.