Get To Know: Oolam

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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   Read More:  https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2025/02/04/oolam-a-culinary-adventure-through-southeast-asia/   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com  Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5  Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM  Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h  Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp  Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX  Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb  Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj  Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Download FMT News App:  Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46  App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ  Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP   #FMTLifestyle #GetToKnow #Oolam #BukitDamansara

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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.

02:28For the full story on ulam and more, visit FMT and follow our socials.

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