REVIEW: E-San Thai Restaurant Ara Damansara

E-San Thai Kitchen,
G-G-3a & 5, Block G,
Jalan PJU 1A/3, Taipan 2,
Ara Damansara
47301 Petaling Jaya,
03 7842 7368
esankitchen@adhomebuilder.com
11am-10pm (closed on Wednesdays)

There are many Thai restaurants to choose from. One reason to reel cow in would be the Sankaya or steamed pumpkin custard dessert. Not many outlets take the time to make this delicate pumpkin. 2 dishes stood out at E-San:

Deep-fried egg – Cow has discovered the all-time Malaysian childhood favourite – telur goreng!! – translated as fried egg. Who would have guessed that something so simple can be discovered in a Thai restaurant?? The egg is crunchy with subtle flavours of oil and sweet fish sauce. Topped off with glistening stir-fried vegetables, this dish is simple and an absolute must try.

Pumpkin custard dessert- The sankaya is satisfactory. Cow, however, must give extra credit to the chef, as he/she has taken the time to put this on the menu and the result is a beautiful wedge of pumpkin with limited holes in the baked custard (if you see more than 50 air bubbles throw it out!). Cow prefers it cold, but the warm custard is smooth and is a wonderful combination with our sweet local pumpkin.