Tigerlily Thai Restaurant

At the new DC Mall's Tigerlily, the fare is 'pawsitively' Thai, affordable and served in a flash — all the things a work lunch should be. The pretty, pastel-coloured venue fills up between 11.30am to 2pm, but if you can snag a seat for you and your colleague, order the value-for-money individual plates. Popular Thai noodle dish khao soi gets a revamp in the tasty Thai Red Curry Mee with Chicken (RM9.90), stacked with a bundle of crispy noodles for extra crunch. But most come for their fulfilling rice dishes, from a warming Tom Yam Seafood Claypot with Rice (RM16.90) to the Thai Basil Minced Chicken Rice (RM9.90) for meaty comfort. All rice meals are served with Thai fried egg (likened to a crispy omelette), pineapple salad and crispy crackers. Priced at a super affordable RM4.60, the Thai Iced Tea is definitely the way to end a meal here! Unless of course, you're up for a dessert first — have the Mango Sticky Rice (RM9.90).
Avg price per person: RM25

Thought the food here was fairly good for its affordable prices. Humble Thai dishes like basil minced chicken, green curry and pattaya fried rice are available from RM9.90 and because it's located in such an area (dominated by offices), they've honed a special skill for speedy service. Great for a quick, tasty lunch! I particularly enjoyed the good-for-sharing Crispy Sotong (RM18.90) that comes with a killer spicy dip.