{
  "id": 8814494,
  "title": "Ara Damansara’s Lek by Lalachong will be your new favourite spot for seafood including a surprise fried chicken dish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ara-damansaras-lek-by-lalachong-will-be-your-new-favourite-spot-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:08:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/09/21/ara-damansaras-lek-by-lalachong-will-be-your-new-favourite-spot-for-seafood-including-a-surprise-fried-chicken-dish/235917"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ara Damansara's newest seafood hotspot, Lek by Lalachong, is drawing crowds with its family connections to the renowned 31-year-old Lala Chong Seafood Restaurant. The brainchild of Chrysann Yim, daughter of the Lala Chong owner, Lek offers a menu that combines local flavors with Thai and Indonesian influences.\n\nOpening at 5:30pm, the restaurant quickly fills up on a Sunday evening, with diners already enjoying their meals. The grand opening special features two extra-large crabs cooked in a choice of flavors for just RM88. While traditional orange roe is absent, the sweet crab meat is a delightful treat. Other signature dishes include Ayam Goreng Kunyit Sambal Merah, a curry-spiced fried chicken that's a hit among customers, and BBQ Stingray Fish, which boasts a smoky, smoky flavor.\n\nThe seafood-focused menu also includes a refreshing Paku Cold Salad with Ikan Bilis from Pulau Pangkor, a vibrant dish offering a healthy dose of fiber. Despite the bustling atmosphere, the service remains efficient and calm, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for patrons. Conveniently located within Ara Permata, Lek by Lalachong is a perfect spot for after-dinner drinks or dessert at nearby establishments.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA, Sept 21 — It’s 5.30pm on a Sunday.You walk into Lek by Lalachong, which is said to open at 5:...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}