An offshoot of Raub's famous family-owned curry fish head restaurant, this Damansara Uptown joint is an unassuming gem especially since not many here know of its solid background in the food biz. The simple two-storey, air-conditioned shoplot is great for a hot day lunch with your colleagues, even better for full-on feasts with a few friends after work. At lunchtime, the Set Lunch B (RM13.30) is what to look out for. It's the only individual meal that offers a side of their spot-on fish curry with mixed vegetables, white rice and an iced rose syrup drink. There are also group sets available, but if you're up for sharing, we recommend saving your stomach for dinner when it's quieter and the kitchen staff has more time to perfect large-portioned dishes. Get the Group Set (from RM87.90) that includes their fish head curry — a claypot filled with sizeable fish head chunks and their distinctive, umami-packed curry gravy. Don't leave without an order of their Fried Lamb (RM10.90), no-frills lamb cutlets deep-fried to accentuate the flavourful marinade. Rice aside, Ratha Raub also serves up a tasty Rawa Tosai (RM4.80)!
Avg price per person: RM25
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Tiffany Ng
When family dinners get a little monotonous, spice things up by bringing the clan to Ratha Raub! Go upstairs to be seated comfortably with the air-conditioning switched on and relish in their Raub-famous dishes. The Group Set Menu (from RM78) makes your life a lot easier when it comes to ordering, as it packs most of Ratha's best picks in a set — the signature fish head curry, famous Raub fried chicken, cucumber salad, rice, papadam and drinks. For a taste of their top contender, however, you will have to add chef-recommended Fried Lamb (RM10.90) to your order. Almost unheard of, the fried lamb is simple but boasts incredibly flavourful and juicy meat at every bite. This dish alone is sure to keep you coming back, even if it means braving the Damansara Uptown jam.
Recommended for 4-6 pax.
Avg Price: RM25
Photo by Burppler Emily
