A cozy little spot for a date: Jom Jom Malay

I fell in love with Malaysian food the first time Sharmila took me out for a meal at the local Mamaks, 24-hour restaurants that serve the Malaysian people tirelessly. Now finding those same flavours back home in Delhi was always an uphill task. A sporadic Nasi Goreng or Chicken Satay could be found in some of the restaurants but finding authentic Malaysian flavours was a doomed task. That was before Jom Jom Malay came to town and made us fall in love with the Malaysian flavours, again. Not only does the restaurant provide a cosy corner for dates, but a Sunday Brunch that offers some lovely flavours along with some boozy cocktails.

Baos are one dish that I have always enjoyed. The sweet soft bun encasing a ton of meat inside always has invoked happy memories. The Baos here feature a Duck cooked with a sauce and a Chicken one also. The flavours are exactly typical to what you’ll find on a bustling night market on the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

Indian flavours has had quite a major impact on the food of Malaysia and Roti Canai Curry is testament to the fact. Made quite similar to the Mughlai Parantha in the East or the Mutton Parantha down south, this filled up bread is served with a curry that’s spicy and tangy at the same time along with a delectable salad. The Chicken Satay is one of the iconic Malaysian dishes and the one at Jom Jom Malay is perfectly on point. Served with a Peanut sauce and crunchy Sabudana Papad along with that.

From the mains, we select the Chicken Rendang Curry and a Nasi Goreng which is filled to the brim with seafood. But it’s the dessert which has me floored. A Coconut Cheese Cake that is so soft that it literally melts in the mouth. Do head to the Jom Jom Malay to try out some of the most authentic Malay grub in Delhi.

Where: Jom Jom Malay, Ansal Plaza

Price for 2: INR 1500-2000