The irony is palpable—while most of us are bound to one country in these unusual times, mud crabs still receive the rockstar treatment on international airlines. Bypassing travel restrictions, the prized crustaceans are freshly flown in from Sri Lanka for the benefit of A Li Yaa’s diners. You can choose to have your crabs in a multitude of styles; keep returning to discover your personal favourite. Carrying a healthy tinge of spice, the curried crabs pair well with rice, bread or puttu, steamed cylinders of coconut and rice.
A Li Yaa’s presence in Kuala Lumpur also spells an easier time for us when deciding where to dine out with plant-based pals. The cashew nut curry, for instance, is so robust that you won’t even miss the meat.