Thailand is one of Malaysia’s neighbouring countries which also makes a good getaway for us who are looking for an overseas budget trip. Being such a close country, there is no doubt how obsessed we are with Thai cuisine. One must-have dish to try when you’re there is their Thai Mama Noodle. For the unfamiliar, it is actually an instant noodle brand and is known for its rich and unforgettable taste.
Forget the trouble of thinking you need to be in Thailand itself to enjoy a bowl of Thai Mama Noodle because these are the local Thai eateries that can offer you the same dish that tastes as good as theirs.
Previously known as a stall at 555 Food Court in Klang, Ye Xiao Shi Tang has opened up their second branch all the way in Kepong. When it comes to their classic Thai mama noodles, it will usually come with a runny egg yolk and meatballs. With many fans who are obsessed with their food, it is no surprise when they more than two branches. The other one is at Cheras. This eatery is so a crowd favourite that you will have to be there early just to get a place to seat. It became such a hot place among the foodies because of similar the dish is to the authentic one from Thailand.
Hours: 7pm – 12am, daily
Address: Jalan Ambong Kiri 1, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Very Thai Mookata & Street Food
Serving more than one Thai dish, this restaurant in Sunway Geo is a place where you can devour your Thai cuisine cravings. It is also one more spot in town where you can try their amazing Thai Mama noodles. Their cheesy, squid Tom Yam Mama noodle has all kind of ingredients, which includes fresh prawns, squids, meatballs, slices of bacon with the enoki mushrooms, crab sticks and egg yolks. This is one dish you certainly would not want to miss out on.
Hours: 11am – 10.30pm, daily
Address: B-01-3A, Level 1, Block B, Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Sunway South Quay, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya.
PIM’s is a fusion restaurant of Thai and Chinese. Their dishes aren’t just pleasing to the eye but to your palate as well. This eatery serve their Thai Mama noodles with crayfish, tiger prawns, scallops, squid, onsen eggs and enoki mushrooms to add up a much scrumptious taste throughout your savoury journey.
Hours: 1.30pm to 11pm, Sunday – Thursday; 11.30pm – 1am, Friday – Saturday
Address: 22, Jalan PJU 1/43A, Aman Suria, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
From the name of the shop, it is not hard to guess what is sold there. Experience Thai street food over here just like how the local does back in Thailand. Their kitchen crew were specially invited to Malaysia to cook their own specialized dish of Thailand street food, giving you a taste of what it’s really like back home. Their Tom Yum WoW Super which highlights their use of the Thai Mama noodles has a mixture of sour and spicy taste with the rich taste of herbs which would make your taste buds scream in satisfaction.
Hours:11.30 am – 10 pm, Sunday – Thursday; 11.30 pm – 11 pm, Friday – Saturday
Address: Jaya One, The School, 100-G-001, No. 72A Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya, 46200 Selangor.
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