Sunday, March 17, 2013

Mama's Kitchen Helper

Dear Diary,

Every now and then, Imran would offer to help me in the kitchen. Among my three children, he's the most "challenging" one for me. Banyak menguji kesabaran Mama dan selalu buat Mama naik angin.

But at times, he can be such a sweet son, lending a hand with chores or offering to "pijak" my back or massaging my aching feet.


Breathtaking Sunset

Dear Diary,

I enjoyed yet another breathtaking sunset from my balcony the other day...


Friday, March 15, 2013

My Kopi Shoppe, Shah Alam, Oct 2012

Dear Diary,

Why is it that when weekend arrives, I usually don’t feel like cooking? Is it normal? Or is it just me being mengada-ngada?

Whatever it is, during one of those lazy weekends, we had dinner at our favorite restaurant, My Kopi Shoppe.

Sup Ayam
Nasi Goreng Pattaya (no veggie)
Nasi Goreng Cendawan
Char Kuayteow

Up until now, the foods there never let us down. We always leave the restaurant satisfied with full tummies.

Address: Jalan Alfa F U6/F, Pusat Perdagangan Subang Permai, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tony Roma's, e@Curve, Oct 2012

Dear Diary,

Another family outing in October brought us to e@Curve. For dinner, we chose to dine at Tony Roma’s.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes - creamy & yummy
Memphis Burger – giant sized burger :-)
Mojo Chicken - yummy
Shrimp & Salmon Piccata
Kid's Menu - Fish & Fries
Kid's Menu - Cheesy Pizza
Mint & Fruit Dream - refreshing
Chocolate Creamsicle - taste a bit weird
Shortcake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce – nothing to shout about

It’s funny though because nobody ordered steak or rib.

Location: Cineleisure G-29(II), G-32 & G-33, Ground Floor, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Telephone number: 03 - 77287833. Fax number: 03 - 77288633. Website: www.tonyromas.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nasi Ayam Warisan, Kota Damansara, Oct 2012

Dear Diary,

If you know your way around Section 6, Kota Damansara, you’d know that there are Shell, McDonalds, Pizza Hut and KFC there. On the opposite side of the road from these establishments, there are rows of shop lots. In that shop lots area, you’ll find many hawker stalls selling variety of foods.

There is also a row of stalls in front of the shop lots by the main road where many cars can be seen parked during lunch hour be it on weekdays or weekends. All these people go there to enjoy tasty meals at Nasi Ayam Warisan, a stall selling chicken rice. I used to frequent it in my working days.

After a long hiatus, I revisit the stall in October last year. The stall’s eating space is bigger now with more workers serving customers. A plate of chicken rice is priced RM4.50 only.  It’s very cheap. Another specialty here is Sup Kaki Ayam which is sold at RM2 per bowl.

Fried chicken
Steamed chicken
During my recent visit, I came across a weakness that dampens my enthusiasm of eating there. Their ordering system is unsystematic. After customers have their seats, waiters came to the tables and took the orders. Up until now, the system operates normally like any other eating places. However, it went haywire from there. After taking customer orders at the tables, the waiters will shout out the orders to the persons who are preparing chicken rice at the stall’s work area. The chances for the food preparer to hear the shouts are minimal what with all the noises from customers, workers, vehicles and surroundings. Another thing is how the food preparer knows which shout order is for which tables. We had to order more than twice before getting what we exactly ordered. Nasib baiklah cuma jual nasi ayam ja, kalau tak lagi la kelam-kabut.

I don't have the exact address of the stall but it's located by the main road of Section 6, Kota Damansara (in front of 7 Eleven).

Monday, March 11, 2013

Restoran Mak Enon, Shah Alam, Oct 2012

Dear Diary,

In our quest of finding good eating places in Shah Alam, we stumbled upon Restoran Mak Enon. Situated in Section 13, it is a humble eating establishment. But don’t let it deceives you because this restaurant serves tasty foods at very reasonable price.

Nasi Goreng Cina (no vegetable)
Nasi Lemak with Ayam Goreng
Mi Bandung
Soto

During lunch hour, nasi campur (rice with plenty of lauk) is available. The spread leaves customers spoil with choices.

I don’t have the restaurant’s exact address but it is located in Section 13 in the vicinity of Acapella Serviced Apartment.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Johnny's Restaurant, Summit USJ, Oct 2012

Dear Diary,

Johnny’s Restaurant in Summit USJ was chosen to be the venue for Irfan’s 2nd birthday celebration last year. It was a simple family dinner with no cake or party paraphernalia.

Besides Irfan, Dan also celebrates his birthday in October

Location: Lot 53, Summit USJ Subang, Jalan Kewajipan USJ 1, 47600 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor. Telephone number: 03 - 80247389. Fax number: 03 - 80247391. Website: www.johnnyrestaurant.com