PETALING JAYA, March 3 -- Driving down the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) is often a test of one's patience, especially during peak hours.

When I'm in standstill traffic, my eyes tend to wander a bit. And near the part of the expressway where the shophouses face the Kelana Jaya LRT Station, I spied this crazy name "Sood Yod".

At first glance, I actually thought it was profanity. Later, I found out it actually means "awesome" in Thai and in this case refers to an eatery showcasing Chiang Mai food.

Curious about the place, I went there one weekend.

With the heatwave we have been experiencing, we appreciated the powerful air-conditioner just across from our table.

Playful touches to the decor made us go "wow". Who can resist those m...