GulaiNya, Bukit Damansara

GulaiNya serves Nyonya cooking in Bukit Damansara, drawing on both Penang and Melaka styles. It is an offshoot of Little Yum Yum in Kota Damansara, and it carries that kitchen's signatures across along with a fairly extensive menu of its own.

It fills up — a Sunday night is a full house, so book a table rather than chance it.

What to Order at GulaiNya

The Gulai Tumis Red Snapper (RM48, small) is the anchor: fresh, firm fish in a gravy balanced so neither the spice nor the tang runs away with it. Paku Masak Lemak (RM22, small) is rich without turning unctuous, and the fern leaves keep their crunch — arguably better here than at the original.

The Signature Egg (RM22, small) is the comfort order, though the yolk tends to arrive over-medium rather than runny. Asam Sambal Petai Prawn (RM28, small) glazes juicy prawns in a sambal that is more flavourful than fiery, and the petai stays tender and mild. Creamy Basil Chicken (RM28, small) is worth ordering even though the sauce runs thinner than it should to coat the chicken properly. Itik Tim is a newer addition for anyone who already knows the Nyonya version.

For Nyonya food in Damansara Heights, or gulai tumis in Bukit Damansara, GulaiNya is the closer branch of a kitchen people have been driving to Kota Damansara for since 2012.

Prices are for small portions, as quoted in the source review.