OF A SUPPER DATE AND AN UNEXPECTED REUNION

   10TH JULY 2026    ~ Originally it was a supper date with Mr. Firdaos, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti. The place to meet was Ariffin Maju, a Mamak Restaurant located at Bukit Impian, somewhere in Taman Impian Emas.

As we were enjoying our Chapati, someone came to our table and he introduced himself as my ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti too. An unexpected reunion took place and it was a pleasure to be greeted by someone whom you used to know many years ago.

Thanks to Mr. Shahrizal who approached me and thanks also for paying for our supper. Happiness is when someone introduces himself/herself as an ex-student even though I might not be able to recall his/her name.

THE SHORT STOP FOR TEH TARIK BEFORE THE WEDDING RECEPTIONS

   21ST DECEMBER 2025    ~ I was already at KLIA2 before 8:00 a.m. and the plan to be at the first wedding reception at Bandar Baru Bangi was at 11:00 a.m. So I suggested to my [Grab] driver, Mr. Amirul Yusri, to have a short stop for our morning tea.

We saw this one row of attractive restaurants by the roadside as we were heading to Bangi and quickly made a detour. The chosen restaurant was NKE, the acronym for Nasi Kandar Express, somewhere in a place called Southville City.

Mine was Roti Canai with egg and onion paired with Masala Tea, while my friend had Chapati and Teh Tarik, and we both had mutton curry for our flat breads.

The eating place was clean, shiny and comfortable, the effect of rebranding of a mamak restaurant, while the mutton curry was good. I was already full even before attending the wedding reception in about an hour after that.

THE BRUNCH SESSION THE DAY BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF THE FASTING MONTH

Chapati

Mr. Ridwan Wahid [a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993], Puan Suhaila Sulong and their daughter were back in town, just one day before we start fasting in the month of Ramadan. This time, their niece was also with them.

I was notified at the last minute, so I could not think of any eating places. What more, many shops were already not operating today as they might have to prepare for their business at Ramadhan Bazaar. The only place I could think of was Plaza Angsana. However the restaurant that we wanted to go only opened at 11:00 a.m. and we were there at 10:00 a.m. So we just had breakfast at the Food Court.

Laksa Johor

Salad

By 11:00 a.m., we were already in Spazio Restaurant & Cafe, for more food. That should conclude the very short gastronomic adventure trip this time.

I was glad I got to see them as I could pass some items for Ramadan and the upcoming Eid, and they managed to hand over the Keropok [fish crackers] from Terengganu, and a new pot of Hibiscus plant to me.

The gastronomic adventure will only continue after the month of Ramadhan.

MY KULIM GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE - ABANG E CAPATI

   22nd FEBRUARY 2024   ~ My Kulim gastronomic adventure started in the evening upon arrival for dinner. I was taken to this place called Abang E Capati which should be a popular eating spot in town.

What made the Chapati here popular? Because of the thick, delicious gravy which came with different choices such as beef, chicken and sardine.

I had two pieces of Roti Bom which was thin and crispy, but still hungry so ordered the Chicken Rice.

Dinner was a good start for more gastronomic adventure for a few more days to come.

IT'S CHAPATI FOR TEA

I couldn't even remember when was the last time I had chapati for tea. The place I would visit was this stall at Pandan Market, and mine was always complemented by its kimah - mince meat dish.

It was time to introduce my companion in my gastronomic adventure to this eating spot operated by the Pakistanis [I think]. Mr. Syazwan Shavarein had his chapati with mutton and I heard positive review from him.

It should be tea but it was quite heavy so I hope I could skip dinner this evening. Note to self: No more heavy meal after this.