Firstly, Happy Songkran to all our Thai readers! This year we celebrated the festival of water, just last weekend, at Erawan with the owners of this fine Thai restaurant. The food and company was superb.
Lotus Flower Petal Salad
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Lotus Flower Petal Salad
The reason why I am hooked on Erawan is because the Thai food here is just exquisite. The Chef cooks personally for you, one table at a time and even hand picks and hand carries back to Malaysia, the freshest ingredients from Thailand. The fine detail in the food and presentation makes my heart skip a beat. Can you bring yourself to eat such gorgeous looking food!
jasmine garlands
Anyway, we had a lovely time at the Songkran party they threw over the weekend. A big thank you to Jo-anne, Anan and Chef Korn for the invite.
Introductions by Jo-anne, Anan and Chef Korn
Pandan Leaf Wrapped Salmon
Banana Spring Rolls
Khanom Jeen or Thai Laksa
Hor Mok Talay or Thai Otak Otak
Tod Man Pla or Thai Fish Cakes
Nam Prik Kaapi or Sambal Belacan served with various condiments
Special Stuffed Chicken, which is then battered and deepfried
Yam Hoi Kraeng or Cockles Salad
Tempura Papaya Salad with Somtam Sauce
Special Dry Curry Catfish
Australian Beef and Thai Eggplant Salad
Cod with Lotus Stem Soup
Stewed Banana with Coconut Milk
Black Rose Ice Cream
Sago and Red Bean Dessert
Well, Chef Korn is not only a great cook, he is also an artist, specializing in acrylic painting, art collection and trading. His fine handy work is apparent throughout Erawan restaurant, giving it a lovely ambiance that makes this place so dazzlingly unique. Currently, Chef Korn has managed to bring the urban taste of Bangkok’s best dining to this part of the world, situated in a nook in Kota Damansara. His mantra is simple. “cooking by tasting” – not just blindly following recipes. Also, do remember that at Erawan, you need to make reservations and do some pre-ordering, before you come to the restaurant. The reason why this is so, is because most traditional Thai dishes require a great deal of preparation with regards to the ingredients. What this pre-ordering also means is that, all the ingredients for the dishes are freshly cut in preparation minutes before the diners arrive. Chef Korn likes to cook each table at a time – such is his dedication!
Add: Erawan Thai Restaurant
No.22-1, Jalan PJU 5/16,
Dataran Sunway Kota Damansara
47810 Petaling Jaya
Malaysia Tel/Fax: + 603-614-123-93
Email: siamdb@msn.com
Website: http://www.erawan-classicthai.com/
Girl, I just had Thai food yesterday. I love Thai food so much reading this post makes me so happy. hahah beautiful photo of that Lotus Flower Petal Salad dishes makes me droll. =X
Hi Sarah! For me, Erawan makes the most gorgeous Thai food to date;) When are you here from USA?
Some fabulous photos of some tasty dishes. I would like the Cod with Lotus Stem Soup for starters and throw in an order of the wrapped salmon. For an entree I’ll take Nam Prik Kaapi and I’ll finish with the banana spring rolls. I’m really full.
You picked all my top dishes.. and then some, Ted!!
wah, the food is so immaculate decorated/presented … suddenly have a Thai food craving … o_o
LOL, try Erawan but you need to book and pre-order first;)
fulamak! the pictures taken look soo good eh..
instant hungry liau me . . waiting for lunch time ..
thanks!
Their presentation is exquisite and some of the dishes seem very creative. I’ve never had Lotus Flower Petal Salad before. Cooking for each table seems like a pretty awesome experience.
I agree Sarah, top marks for presentation but also the food is divine.
Hi cumi & ciki, somewhat off topic but I’m spreading the word to all foodies & animal lovers about this restaurant that’s inhumane towards a cat : http://verysedap.blogspot.com/2011/04/cat-abuse-madam-chiam-curry-noodle.html
Oh my, oh my, I really want to try that Lotus Flower Petal Salad! So pretty and exquisite!
It was a great opening dish, but everything else in between was great too!
Every dish looks so great…. you lucky girl!
thank you!
beautiful pics as always, made my mouth waters!
Food looks great but the last photo with the beans is actually a dessert? What is sago?
yes, sago and red bean dessert in coconut milk.
I really have to visit you… All these great places I wanna go to already!
hi Melvin! yeah.. when?? LOL
I’ve read a few things now on the Songkran festival but you do the best job BY FAR of focusing on the yummy food!
Thanks Jeremy!
Oh wow! This is one gorgeous gallery of foodporn. I better start sharpening my skills to catch up. Simply adore the first pic with the rose petal! You’re on fire.
fire!! haha
argh, i soooo must go to this place, have heard SOOO much about it. i also want to go back to thailand, for that matter. gorgeous pics as always.
FBB you’ll LOVE it! Bee too..
the lotus flower petal salad is really something very new to me!!! i wanna try it one day!!
Hi Caroline.. have you checked out Erawan yet? you simply must!
WOW. This spread looks amazing. My mouth is watering!
Mica – top notch restaurant!