Nong & Jimmy

When one mentions barbeque, it’s usually assumed that it would involve an inordinate amount of sweating in the heat as the food cooks over hot coals. For an easier solution, opt instead for Nong & Jimmy where they serve barbeque seafood Thai style. Just a sprawling shack with zinc metal sheets, this place is packed especially during the weekends. A must order as a starter is a plate of tiny Char Kuih (Fried Dough Fritters) served with bright green pandan kaya as a dip (RM3 per plate). Sadly, the char kuih is slightly chewy versus crispy making it just a tummy filler while you wait for the main act. Although the grilled squid is bland if eaten alone, it’s delicious when dipped in the sauce made with sweet chili sauce with a dash of calamansi lime juice. The grilled crab, on the other hand, was a huge disappointment with dry and tasteless meat. Appearances can be deceiving with their fried rice which looks plain but is fluffy with egg shreds and generous sized prawns. A big letdown was the tom yam, which tasted simply ordinary even though it was served with a generous portion of seafood. Even though the Thai style steamed fish was the last to arrive, it was worth the wait, its sweet flesh having fully absorbed the flavours from the chillies, garlic and lime juice.


Contact:
27363 Jalan Cahaya 1,
Taman Cahaya, Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019-261 1345, 012-273 8069

Website:
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Operating Hours:
Opening Hours: 6pm to 11pm (Closed on Monday)
Cuisine:
Southeast