Chef Rakesh Varma of Oolam delivers a vibrant symphony of Southeast Asian flavours, blending tradition and creativity to surprise and delight every palate.
📍Oolam
E-1-03 Block E,
The Five, Bukit Damansara,
Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara,
50490,Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:
6pm - 10pm
Story by: Dinesh Kumar Maganathan
Shot by: Moganraj Villavan
Presented by: Theevya Ragu
Edited by: Andrea Edmonds
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📍Oolam
E-1-03 Block E,
The Five, Bukit Damansara,
Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara,
50490,Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:
6pm - 10pm
Story by: Dinesh Kumar Maganathan
Shot by: Moganraj Villavan
Presented by: Theevya Ragu
Edited by: Andrea Edmonds
Read More:
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2025/02/04/oolam-a-culinary-adventure-through-southeast-asia/
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00:00Tucked within the five at Bukit Damantara, Ulam is more than your regular restaurant.
00:09It's a hidden sanctuary.
00:11Warm wood tones, soft lighting, and lush greenery create a space where every meal feels like
00:16a gathering of old friends.
00:19The name Ulam is a playful nod to ulam, the fresh herbs central to Southeast Asian cuisine,
00:25and molam, the spirited folk music of Thailand and Laos.
00:30This dual inspiration defines the menu, rooted in tradition yet bursting with modern energy.
00:37Ulam is the brainchild of chef Rakesh Verma, whose menu respects heritage while embracing
00:42bold contemporary twists.
00:45Start with the bo la lot, a Vietnamese favorite.
00:48Angus beef wrapped in fragrant betel leaves is flame-grilled to perfection, smoky, tender
00:53and layered with earthy notes, each bite comes alive when dipped in sweet chili sauce.
01:00For something vibrant, try the urap puchupaku with pagaga, a riot of colors and textures.
01:06This dish is made up of wild ferns, pennywort, and edible flowers tossed with coconut and
01:11sambal.
01:12Fresh, zesty, and utterly enchanting.
01:16The amok tre looks like ota-ota but tells a Cambodian story.
01:21This delicate fish and prawn curry custard, steamed in banana leaf, melts in your mouth.
01:26The coconut base is rich yet balanced, while the prawns add a natural sweetness.
01:31A labor of love, ulam's crab curry is a masterpiece.
01:35Here, hand-peeled mud crab meets a thick, spiced red curry, each bite infused with deep
01:42indulgent flavors.
01:43It's the kind of dish that will linger in your memory.
01:46Pro tip, eat it with a bowl of fluffy white rice.
01:50Need a refreshing contrast?
01:51The pomelo and jackfruit salad is light yet flavor-packed.
01:55The tart pomelo, sweet jackfruit, and crispy fried krill create a balance of tang, crunch,
02:00and herbaceous freshness.
02:02Seafood lovers, meet the king prawn with Vietnamese mint and scallion oil.
02:07Grilled over charcoal, these prawns are buttery, smoky, and succulent.
02:11A dip in nam jim jow sauce adds a tangy, umami kick.
02:16Dessert at ulam is anything but ordinary.
02:19The ginger torch ice cream is a floral citrus revelation, paired with lychee mint jelly
02:24and caramel shards for the perfect final note.
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