Thai cuisine is one of the most well established foreign food in Malaysia, this is probably due to Thailand being a neighbour to Peninsular Malaysia and that King Rama V was really great at promoting his country’s cuisine to the world.

The Thai cuisine we have here in Malaysia is usually influenced from Southern Thailand, with places such as Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, and so forth has a sizable Muslim population, what we get here too is often the pork free version of Thai food.

Surisit Thai Kopitiam at TTDI
Surisit Thai Kopitiam at TTDI

There is however, a current welcoming trend of some newer Thai restaurants that serve the whole range of traditional Thai cuisines, including some of the pork dishes that aren’t familiar in Chinese cuisine. Surisit Thai Kopitiam at TTDI is one of these places.

kailan ikan masin, various pork dishes, tomyam
kailan ikan masin, various pork dishes, tomyam

Surisit Thai Kopitiam is located at TTDI’s Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, behind the row of shops that has a Maybank, Tom Dick and Harry’s/Hoofed, and Sid’s Pub.

While parking situation outside those pubs are often hard to come by, I’m happy it isn’t the case outside Surisit. We never had to park further than 20-30 meters away.

Decoration of the restaurant is basic, but they do have air conditioning for your comfort. Tables are covered in thick transparent plastic, with clean basic cutlery and some old school bowls/plates. It is pretty true to the “kopitiam” name.

Horng enjoying some fried fish cake, green curry (pork/chicken)
Horng enjoying some fried fish cake, green curry (pork/chicken)

We’ve been to Surisit quite a few times for dinner. The only “problem” with this place is the lack of flexibility in their portion of food. There’s only one size for everything. Which basically means that for a group of 4-6 person this place is awesome, but going there as a couple might limit your choices of food somewhat.

The tomyam (RM 29.90) comes with either prawn, seafood or chicken and you get to pick between clear soup or the more familiar type with chili paste. Both are equally yummy and absolutely ass cracking spicy. Never miss the tomyam here.

you deserve desserts! tub tim krub (red ruby) and mango sticky rice
you deserve desserts! tub tim krub (red ruby) and mango sticky rice

Deep fried chicken wings with lemongrass (RM 14.90) is a tasty Thai interpretation of the familiar fried chicken wing dish, familiar yet different. Green curry (RM 19.90) comes with your choice of pork/chicken/beef/prawns/duck and they cook it with chunks of melons as well as basil, green chili, and coconut milk. Thick and flavorful, we love it.

Crispy pork knuckle (RM 24.90), pork with shrimp paste (RM 16.90), minced pork with basil (RM 14.90) are among the few pork dishes I’ve tried, and so far they were spot on and did not disappoint. Other dishes in the rather extensive menu includes chicken, seafood, soup, and even vegetarian choices. There are also individual rice and noodle dishes as well.

Kerol, KY, Haze, Johnny, Yuki
Kerol, KY, Haze, Johnny, Yuki

Of course, every Thai meal should end with some sweet desserts. I almost always order the tap tim krub (red ruby, RM 6.90) here while Yuki can’t stop herself from getting the mango sticky rice (RM 9.90). Other dessert choices are honey sea coconut with palm fruit and caramelized tapioca with coconut milk (RM 6.90).

We usually end up spending around RM 30 per person, and while not exactly kopitiam prices, you do get quality tasty food here, which is why it is one of our favorite Thai restaurants right now.

Other Thai restaurants that serve pork includes New Yew Sang, I’m Spicy and My Elephant in PJ, and Ghee Seng Thai Food in Penang.

map to Surisit Thai Kopitiam at Taman Tun

Address:
Surisit Thai Kopitiam
17 Lorong Rahim Kajai 13,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.15456, 101.62258
Tel: 03-7710 0173
Hours: 8 am to 10:30 pm daily

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27 thoughts on “KY eats – Surisit Thai Kopitiam at TTDI (Non-Halal)

  • March 19, 2013 at 12:27 pm
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    Came here a month ago for lunch, pretty good food but dislike the parking around this area at tht time!!

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    • March 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm
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      Baby Sumo: haha lucky we never had to deal with afternoon parking

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  • March 19, 2013 at 1:25 pm
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    Oh I remember visiting this place when it was relatively new. LOVED their crispy fried pork.. reminds me of the food in Bangkok 🙂

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    • March 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm
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      iamthewitch: yaa, damn nice crispy pork!

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  • March 19, 2013 at 2:12 pm
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    In Cheras Yulek, there’s one which is Awet Thai Food. Should give it a try too if you’re around.

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    • March 19, 2013 at 4:24 pm
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      JD: oo interesting, thanks for the tips!

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  • March 19, 2013 at 7:58 pm
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    oooohhh, i fancy their green curry the most! made with lots of herbs and spices!

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  • March 20, 2013 at 11:38 am
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    lol you actually captured a picture of my friend’s family in one of your photos here!

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    • March 20, 2013 at 2:15 pm
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      enochho: hahaha small world!

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  • March 22, 2013 at 10:21 am
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    I’d be interested in seeing some examples of vegetarian Thai cuisine.

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    • March 22, 2013 at 12:17 pm
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      Mordechai: they do have vegetarian choices but we never really looked into it.

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  • March 28, 2013 at 2:01 pm
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    just saw a new Thai restaurant being open off semenyih town junction route to semenyih memorial. restaurant Sabai Sabai near restaurant 52. Nice open Thai hut theme structure.

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    • March 29, 2013 at 10:46 am
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      ignatio: oOo all the way to semenyih huh? Should check that out one of these days

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    • March 29, 2013 at 10:47 am
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      missyblurkit: that won’t be a bad choice at all.

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  • April 18, 2015 at 11:10 am
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    I just want to say… 😐 The thai food is very good but Filipinos working there are very lousy. Just like being rejected from hong kong and have to come to Malaysia to work. The boss should hire Myanmarese waiter because they are not racist as these Filipinos.

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    • April 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm
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      Surisit: hopefully not all workers from Philippines are like that.

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  • May 27, 2015 at 5:45 am
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    after taking my dinner there with friends….at night we felt something strange like something thumping on our body….this incident also happened after we took our dinner at old siam one utama…maybe the owner are from same temple…..very scary…..

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    • May 27, 2015 at 8:42 am
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      Jackie: my stomach felt fineeeeeeee. haha.

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      • May 27, 2015 at 6:20 pm
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        did your heart feel fine too ?? open your eyes big big and see any numbers then go buy hahahaha….see on top of the counter at the shop…the statue have magic power to follow the customer.do you believe??

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        • May 28, 2015 at 9:49 am
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          Jackie: haha my heart is fineeeee

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          • May 29, 2015 at 12:03 am
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            do you know what is “kementong”?? if you don’t i suggest you go inside the kitchen of surisit or old siam at one utama with or without their permission…

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              • May 29, 2015 at 9:12 pm
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                LOL did you see anything??

              • May 30, 2015 at 6:56 pm
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                Jackie: no.. lol.

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