Tucked in the back corner on the ground floor of one of the Happy Mansion blocks of low-cost flats in Section 17 Petaling Jaya, My Elephant was the brainchild of a group of university graduates. The small restaurant adopts simple decor of glass panels that allow one to see through to the inside of restaurant. Its tables are of basic shape of square and rectangle and wooden mixed with aloy chairs. A set of comfy looking sofa at the right next to the entrance allow a laidback mood, perhaps for a drink and snacks but might not be too comfortable for proper dining.
Our second visit to this place, we had dinner with Fai and Connie as they had been asking about its whereabouts. This round, we ordered six dishes as opposed to four the first Adrian and I were there; two being salads.
Red rice served with dishes
Tod man plah, deep-fried Thai fish cakes served with sweet sour chilie dipping was priced at RM8 for five pieces. These were fresh and good, with just the right thickness and bursting with lemongrass fragrance.
For RM10, Yum Mamuang was green mango salad with shredded carrots, onions, pounded chilies in spicy dressing and served with lettuce, sliced cucumbers and and roasted peanuts. The salad was spicy and sour and would have been a turn-off for those who are unable to tolerate such level of spiciness. Too much pounded chillies camouflaged the mango fragrance in my opinion as one who loves mango salad. The ones at Baan26 and Ceylon Hill are much better and less spicy. Nevertheless, for the price, the portion was worthwhile.
Tempura Squid served with semi sweet Thai sauce was mediocre. The upside was that the squids were fresh, coated with thin batter and the portuion was reasonable for price of RM18.
This version of Laab Gai, northern Thai style of sauteed minced chicken with chillie-lime-mint dressing and freshly crushed peanuts was not too bad though the one at Sri Siam was better and refreshing. For RM14, it was a good portion for four.
Khai Jiao Ho Mok, priced at RM12, was special egg omelette with fish otak-otak and it was something different. Not too oily, it was quite tasty and juicy. The special thin sweet sour sauce (more sour than sweet) that came with the dish was really good and complemented the omelette very well.
Tom Som was clear galangal-lemongrass-lime soup with aromatic Thai herbs, which was recommended to be served with fish although chicken was also available. The large portion was priced at RM20 and small for RM15. We had the large serving, which was more than enough for four with reasonable appetite.
Paku with sambal, onions and dried shrimps was our choice for My Elephant's Jungle vegetable of the day. Fresh and crunchy, the RM 12 paku dish was quite delicious, with the right hint of taste and saltiness.
Small restaurant with simple modest dining tables and chairs
In one corner of the restaurant lies a raised concrete platform for those who fancy getting cosy sitting on the floor, with a glass panel wall that faces a small fish pond. At the bottom of the glass panel, on the inside of the restaurant, there is an open gap that offers a sneek peek at the koi that steal a gulp of air or two before happily gliding away. One could even dip own feet into the water.
My Elephant
Block C - G4 Happy mansion
Jalan 17/13
Section 17
46400 Petaling Jaya
Tel:
Patrick 012-328 5028
James 019-360 8911
Soong 019-379 5759
Kom 016-345 9298
Reservation is highly encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Business hrs:
Tue-Sun (except Sat & Sun Lunch)
Lunch: 12noon-2.30pm
Dinner: 6pm-10pm
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