KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- Walk through the semi-covered patio complete with plenty of fans and potted tropical plants and you'll find yourself at GalahGala, which occupies a space on the second level of TT Gardens, TTDI.

Founded in late 2022 by the team behind the PJ institution that is Green View Restaurant, GalahGala started as a pork-free and alcohol-free establishment before gaining halal certification late last year.

The menu here largely comprises classic Chinese seafood dishes that Green View came to be known for, including their signature sang har mee.

The restaurant's name is a nod to this, referring to the giant freshwater prawns (udang galah) that feature in the iconic dish.

Though there are pages upon pages of crabs, oyste...