After spending an evening around Kuala Lumpur city centre, it’s time to hunt for some food to fill my stomach. Strategically located along Jalan Ampang, this restaurant is easily accessible within a walking distance from KLCC.
Upon arrival during the evening, I can easily find a parking space at the site behind this row of restaurant at only RM3 per entry. Reasonable rate especially around KL area.
Bangkok Connexion serves Halal authentic Thai food, and a wide array of cocktails, wine and alcoholic drinks. This bistro is well-lit with romantic candle lights for each table as well as myriads of spot lights around the stage area.
If you fancy of drinking during the late night, here are vast selections of imported beer at affordable price. Indeed it’s a nice place to have a drink, chit-chat and relax.
Left: Chilled Tomato Juice @ RM10
Right: Soursop de Guava @ RM12
Firstly, we ordered two glasses of chilled fruit juice to quench our thirst before dining. Disappointingly, the tomato juice is from canned drinks and the soursop juice isn’t as fresh as expected. Being overpriced is another downside of the beverages here.
#1 Lemongrass Prawn Salad @ RM 13.50
To start off, the fiery-red hot dish is served. Tickle taste buds with tantalizingly tangy salads, of displaced prawns that made new homes in beds of lemongrass flavoured greens. Its taste is acceptable with the fairly-fresh prawns, but a tad too spicy to torture my tongue!
#2 Soup Gai @ RM7
To wash off the spiciness, I enjoy each spoonful of Thai style chicken and potato soup seasoned with pepper. It reminds me of the Chinese ABC Soup, if it has shredded onions in the soup.
#3 Tom Yam Talay @ RM7
This mixed seafood sour spicy soup is light yellow in colour, but I promise you that it tastes much spicier than the normal fiery red one that you usually have. I enjoy the generous amount of seafood including squids, prawns and fish cutlets.
#4 Gaeng Keaw Wan Gai @ RM14.90
Here comes the main course, Thai green paste curry with chicken. Far different from the Thai green curry I've had before, this looks not as green but very spicy. Disappointingly, the cinnamon is too strong as it covers the fragrance of the curry itself.
#5 Phad Bung Nam Prig Gapi @ RM10.90
Since the heaven-by-chilli does not sound as appealing as it should, I enjoyed having this platter of stir-fried kangkung with shrimp paste sauce the most. Despite of being a little similar to the Chinese style of cooking kangkung, it's still crispier and more flavourful than the usual ones I have.
#6 Tab Tim Krob Ma Pao @ RM12
To conclude this simple meal, the homemade red ruby water chestnut, sago, jackfruits, icy coconut milk served in fresh coconut is definitely a must-have Thai dessert! The small red jewels are water chestnut covered with tapioca flour, served with sweeten coconut milk and shaved ice. Shredded jackfruit and jellied coconut flesh are added to this dessert to make it special.
Apart from the enjoyment of chewing the red ruby, I realise that the taste, texture and fragrant of the combined ingredients is indescribably delicious!
Apart from the enjoyment of chewing the red ruby, I realise that the taste, texture and fragrant of the combined ingredients is indescribably delicious!
Verdict:
1. Overall, the taste is fair and acceptable as I enjoyed 4 out 6 dishes.
2. I had a good time relaxing at an acceptably quiet ambiance when there's no performance at the night.
3. The portion is fairly small for categorical dishes, but looks quite huge for other individual meals such as fried rice, noodles etc.
Bangkok Connexion
174 – 176A,
Lot 26, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 603- 2171 2710 / 016-227 7100
wah, rm12 for tab tim krob is expensive 0.o
ReplyDeleteThanks, will go there soon !
ReplyDeleteRM10 for canned juice? Thats not acceptable....
ReplyDeleteFor a moment, I thought u're in BKK! Love Thai food especially tom Yam & kangkong.
ReplyDeletelooks absolutely drool-worthy because of the spiciness, haha!! yeah, Tab Tim Krob is a must-have dessert for Thai.. :)
ReplyDeleteI agreed with you. The green curry ain't nice even just looking at it. Like not very worth it
ReplyDeleteI like thap thim krob, a nice way to end a fiery Thai meal! ;)
ReplyDeletei miss sawasdee one...LOL. u triggered my thai palate d...>.<
ReplyDeleteI think the best Thai food will still be Flying Chillies at the Garden, you should try it one day :D
ReplyDeletedelicious.. saliva dropped out~ >.<~
ReplyDeleteI am a typical Asian and the same goes with the type of food I eat. All that spicy and sour flavors are a must for me and seeing the dishes served at this eatery makes me hyped up. How not to seeing the spicy and plenty of chillies inside.
ReplyDeleteI am so going to try this!
ReplyDeleteI've never eaten Thai before but I'd love to have some in the future because over here they all look delish! replied to http://www.sherrylicious7.co.cc/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s2-pink.html
ReplyDeletelooks like a really good environment in a very busy spot in town. :)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks good. I really like spicy!
ReplyDeleteTab Tim Krob Ma Pao!!! My all time favorites~!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo...I love Thai. Prices also reasonable. Ampang ah... Still as jammed as ever there?
ReplyDeleteThe drinks are too expensive. ;p The rest of the food still ok. Next time just order plain water.
ReplyDeleteohhh now...those looks great
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
i like thai food but not their Tab Tim Krob Ma Pao.. too sweet! >.<
ReplyDeleteHungry already. Seeing the photos of the delicious food make me 'lau nuah'. Hahaha
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so appetising - another hungering review :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
I have a soft spot for Thai food, especially Tom Yum! Drooling....
ReplyDeleteOh that lemongrass prawn salad looks so good.
ReplyDeletelove the max i love thai food :3
ReplyDeleteOoh..I used to come here for lunches during office hour. But the place has closed down already recently, together with the Chinese restaurant! The place is going to be redevelop. Glad you have photos for the memories though. =))
ReplyDeletenice place to chilax with friends
ReplyDeletei was searching for the Thai Mango sticky rice.
ReplyDeleteooo, i drive past this place every weekday while going to work, but i haven't managed to eat here yet :D
ReplyDeleteNo need to go Bangkok and yet can taste these very delicious Thai food. Thai food and Japanese food are my two top favourites.
ReplyDeletecant take too spicy food..
ReplyDeleteThe food makes me drool la, so far i can only have confinement food.. Hur hur..
ReplyDeletewoots woots! not a big fan of thai food coz too spicy! =X anyway, i like ur header! awesome red! :D
ReplyDeleteThe greens look amazing. So fresh!
ReplyDeletei love Thai food and the tomyam looks simply irresistible.
ReplyDeletefirst time in your space n I absolutely loved it,...ur blog name drew my attention....I too am a huge fan of fish n I have a site dedicated to only seafood recipes....do check it out sometime....I love Thai food n I just loved all the dishes here...following ur space...
ReplyDeleteFor Thai dessert, "Tab Tim Krob" is one of my favorite! Because I like jackfruit & chestnut. =)
ReplyDeleteThe price is quite expensive but understandable considering the location.
ReplyDeleteLAUGH FEST 2012: Papi Zak's PILLOW TALK
not been there for quite some time. a reason to revisit. perhaps tonight!
ReplyDeleteThe kangkong dish looks nicest but on the pricey side. No? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a great fan of thai food!
ReplyDeleteso means I need to order fried rice huh? big portion mah lmao
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