Baan26

Adrian and I were in the heart of the city one Sunday afternoon, and we decided to take a look at the dining spots along Changkat Bukit Bintang. Traffic of course was not too bad, and it was quiet along that road which is usually packed with tourists and party-goers on weekdays, especially in the night.

We spotted this ordinary and modest looking restaurant, Baan26 and took a look at the menu. Lover of mango kerabu, my eyes lit up and we walked in. We had the place to ourselves and with Thai love ballads in the background, we happily chatted away after ordering couple of snacks and drinks.

The place had interesting, antique-looking decors. Old fashioned electrical fan and radio, china pots and cups, and mini blood red glass chandelier. The concept and theme was a mix of Western, Chinese and Indochinese.

Mango kerabu with dried shrimps was really good, with just the right intensity of sourness and spiciness. Shredded mango served with peanuts, shredded carrot, sliced onions, freshly cut bird's eye chillies and dried shrimps, with sweet-sour lime dressing and garnished with shredded carrots and parsley.

Thai fish cakes with chillie dip was good. Bite-size fish cakes that were served hot, fresh and soft with cucumbers and dried chillies.

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Ice ginger tea with fresh ginger. Great thirst quencher, it was a refreshing and fragrant drink, which tasted just right.

A modest floor space on the front for about 8-9 tables

Some of the ornaments and decorative pieces at various parts of the small restaurant