Let’s Go on a Food Venture Near Tropics Condominium!

by Sheera Hussin
January 30, 2024
Travel Tips, Food & Culture, Places to Explore
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Tropics Condominium is located in Damansara, one of the most prominent subdivisions of Petaling Jaya district with over 450,000 residents. According to an article by SAYS.com, the name ‘Damansara’ actually originated from a misspelling in the 1890s which was supposed to be named ‘Damar Sara’.

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Today, Damansara is known to thrive with a great number of residential areas, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, offices and everything that makes a large community a progressive township. This includes Tropics Condominium which is located in the central hub of Damansara with lots of dining options for those who stay. Let’s take a look at some restaurants for your next food venture:

D’Atas Bistro

Opening Hours: 3.00pm – 1.00am (Close on Sundays)

Address: 108G, Jalan SS21/39 Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/GcX7ueK7GFqbsjrRA

Driving Distance from Tropics: 5 minutes

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D’Atas is a pork-free dining option that serves a wide array of cuisines including Malaysian, Western and Italian. Just browsing its menu is enough to make you salivate and probably a little overwhelmed to choose from so many delicious options!

Classic Chicken Burger with a heavenly juicy patty and the perfect combination of melted cheese and sauces:

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Grilled Lamb Skewers – a crowd favourite that will leave a long-lasting impression on how soft and succulent the meat is to those who love a simply satisfying sear:

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Ikan Masak Lemak with rice features seabass that is tenderly cooked in a rich traditional coconut sauce for those of you who love a little spiciness:

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This place is also known for its amazing cocktails; hence it is always packed after working hours with people who want to chill and unwind. Overall, D’Atas ticked all the boxes in delivering an impactful culinary experience especially to those who love a great variety of food and drink selections.

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M Dining

Opening Hours: 11.30am – 3.00pm, 5.30pm – 10.00pm

Address: 105M, Jalan SS 21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/UqzjaCbkQgKqkXM48

Driving Distance from Tropics: 6 minutes

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M Dining is a modernised and fusionised Thai restaurant founded by an award-winning chef from Longrain Restaurant in Melbourne. It is creatively curated to deliver Thai cuisine with a twist you would pleasantly be surprised with.

Handmade Eggnet Salad with Freshwater Prawns is one of the best appetizers you can start with that will guarantee some tantalising culinary journey throughout your next wonderful courses in this alluring ambience.

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Crispy Deep-fried Filleted Whole Fish is another signature dish that is served with Thai-style three-flavoured sauces and fragrant rice. The combination of the crackly fish with mouth-watering sauces will surely dance on your taste buds and give your mouth an exciting rhythm!

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Next, you must try their Panang Curry with Australian Lamb Shank – A thick curry infused with a roasted nutty aroma, promising a memorable balance of saltiness, sweetness and comfort.

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A must-have at this restaurant is certainly their Teddy Bear Thai Milk Tea to complement your dining experience for obvious reasons – unique, Insta-worthy and creamy but not too sweet. Thai food lovers will certainly not want to miss out on another Thai milk tea adventure with this one!

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Overall, M Dining offers a beautiful and outstanding experience that is worth adding to your list of restaurants to explore in Damansara. It was also featured in Tatler Asia recently for its exquisite contemporary food art. Although this place is on the pricier side of things, the value for money will make it a treasure.

Serunai

Opening Hours: 11.00am – 11.00pm

Address: 43, Jalan SS 23/15, Taman Sea, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/EV1xFd9zgjNUB7RC9

Driving Distance from Tropics: 6 minutes

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Serunai is one of the viral Nasi Lemak spots that is a sensation for serving Malaysian’s signature dish that (almost) no one can resist. I mean, who can say no to Nasi Lemak, right? Unless maybe you are on a diet (but let’s face it, Nasi Lemak is simply irresistible).

Here at Serunai, you can choose from more than 10 dishes and sides to add to your basic Nasi Lemak plate and make it so satisfying you might order another plate. Take a look at some options below including their best-selling Ayam Goreng Berempah, Crispy Tempeh, Rendang Daging, Ikan Tenggiri Sambal Bali, Sotong Merah, Kacang Panjang Kelapa and more:

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Complete your Nasi Lemak experience with kopitiam-style desserts like local kuih, Cendol, Keropok Lekor and a nice hot cup of The Tarik to experience eating like a real local! #MalaysianPride

Strangers at 47

Opening Hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm (Close on Tuesdays)

Address: 45, 47 49, Jalan 17/45, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/BkBgybEer373dYHh8

Driving Distance from Tropics: 8 minutes

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Strangers at 47 is a humbly decorated café with a cosy vibe, one of those places that will impress you with the taste of their food first despite their sandy brown tables and ordinary chairs. Once you settle in, let your palate welcome the pleasantness of their food and quench your thirst with the best of beverages.

Signature Roasted Cajun Chicken that is available all day comes with side dishes of your choice consisting of Potato Pumpkin Mash, Housemade Mayo Slaw, Crunchy Pickled Salad, Crisscut Fries or Curly Fries. Everything put on a plate that can take all your worries away.

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Another comfort food that cannot be missed is their Fish & Chips, serving fresh Grouper with a light crispy batter, guacamole, malt vinegar fries and housemade tartar sauce.

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Rice bowls for the win! Come with a lot of protein and carbo-packed ingredients to fuel your energy, needless to say with a great balance of savoury and healthiness. There are a few amazing options of Rice Bowls here including Korean Fried Chicken, Baked Miso Butterfish, Flame-frilled Beef and Soy Garlic Chicken.

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They say desserts are for another stomach, right? Make sure you save some space to try their crowd-pleasing crepes that will undeniably put you at ease and make your day better.

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From sandwiches to rice bowls, burgers to savoury crepes, Strangers at 47 has all the comfort food for your bright and bubbly days or when you are mellow and blue. Don’t miss out on high-quality menu options and satisfy your cravings easily. This goes without saying, visiting a highly sought-after cafe like this will only be holistic when you end your meal with a cup of addictive caffeine!

Waroeng Spesial Sambal SS

Opening Hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm (Open at 2.30pm on Fridays)

Address: 1, 43, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur

Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/dVjJqhdrymJZSYcd9

Distance from Tropics: 5 minutes

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Waroeng ‘SS’ is a restaurant you need to visit if you love to have a dash (or a chunk) of spiciness added to your hot white rice. As the name suggests, Waroeng SS proudly serves more than 20 types of ‘Sambal’ (chilli) that have different levels of spiciness. From just a tingle on your tongue or if you are adventurous enough to set your tongue on ‘fire’, this Javanese restaurant has it all.

To have a complete culinary experience here, you need to choose a plate of white rice with the protein of your choice such as Ayam Penyet, Ayam Bakar, Daging Empal Goreng, Itik Goreng, Ikan Talapia Goreng and many more. Then, add some vegetable dishes such as Terung Goreng Tepung, Pucuk Ubi Pedas and Cendawan Goreng for added pleasure. Lastly, choose one or a few types of ‘Sambals’ that will make your meal more wholesome.

For people who can’t really stand the hotness of chili, we suggest Sambal Kicap to taste just a slight spiciness and more sweetness, and those who want to dial the spicy level up a few notches can go for Sambal Bawang, Sambal Orek Tempe and more.

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Now that you have scrolled all the way down to see our suggested places to eat around Damansara, let us make it easier for you to reach these restaurants from a very strategic accommodation in the heart of it all – Tropics Condominium.

Tropics is located just above 3 Damansara Mall and has facilities such as a swimming pool, wading pool, sauna, gym, squash and tennis court. MyRehat’s accommodations at Tropics start at RM169 a night for a 2-bedroom unit which is fully furnished with dining and kitchen amenities, high-speed internet and TV.