THE SUPPER SESSION AT BANAFE WITH A GUEST FROM KUALA LUMPUR

Someone was in town for work related purpose and we managed to set a supper date  the last night before leaving for Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.

The chosen eating place was Banafe ~ one place which I knew that would still be buzzing with activities after 10.00 p.m. What more, tomorrow will be the start of long weekends because of a public holiday that falls on Sunday.

We just had something light for supper - Tauhu Bakar [TRANSLATE: Grilled Soya Cake]

Thanks to Mr. Norazman for the time. We could not stay long as someone has to go to work early tomorrow morning. Hopefully there is another opportunity for another meeting either here in Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur.

MEETING A FRIEND FROM KUALA LUMPUR FOR SUPPER

A friend was in town due to work related matter. It was the best time to meet up and get ourselves updated of the latest development.

The chosen venue was Banafe Restaurant for our supper. It was actually the late dinner for me.

Thanks to  to Mr Azman for the time and company. It was only a short dine in session but it was worth the time and effort. The next meeting would be possible but the date and time remained unknown. Some things just happen without any plan and expectation.

[the second supper session]

ANOTHER SUPPER DATE WITH A TESL FRIEND [AND HER HUSBAND]

29th FEBRUARY 2024 ~ The gastronomic adventure with my TESL UPM Class of 1993 [and her husband], Puan Maslinda Mohd. Dahalan continued with the supper session. The chosen venue was Banafee Village which served light meals for the evening.

It was just a short session over "Cucur Udang" and "Tauhu Bergedil" and it was my pleasure to meet up with both of them when they are in town.

DINNER WITH THE MONITOR - MR. RIDWAN [PART ONE]

   20th JANUARY 2024    ~ Mr. Ridwan Wahid [a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993], his wife and daughter were in town again. Within a very short notice, a dinner date was set and this time I suggested a place they had never been to - Banafee Restaurant.

I think they liked the food there, just by looking at the choices of food that arrived for us.

This was just the beginning though, more gastronomic adventure was yet to happen the next day and the day after that.

AN IMPROMPTU DINNER DATE WITH AN EX-STUDENT

Someone was in town for a one day working trip and decided to meet up for dinner. This time he was accompanied by a friend from KL/Selangor.

The venue chosen was Banafee Village as it was the most convenient place. However, they could not stay for long as they had to make their way back to Kuala Lumpur right after.

Thanks Mr. Haiqal Johari [an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti] and Ms. Hasha [hope I got the name and spelling correct] for the time. Hope to see both of you again soon when you are back in Johor Bahru.

WHEN TWO TESL FRIENDS WERE IN TOWN

20th NOVEMBER 2023 ~ Two members of the UPM TESL Class of 1993 were in town to attend something official and work related. One was from Putrajaya while the other was from Kuantan. I was notified only when they had arrived and luckily we still managed to squeeze in for a short meeting despite their busy schedule from morning to night.

They were having the event at New York Hotel and also staying the nights there. The most convenient eating place would be Banafee Restaurant which was just near their accommodation.

We sat at the table right in front of the live band and the loud music was never the reason for the conversation to stop.

I tried totally different menu at the restaurant and I liked all the food chosen. Now I know what to order when other friends came visiting.

Thanks Puan Hanita Kassim and Puan Wan Aisyah Haris for dinner/supper get together. It is always my pleasure to meet up with friends when they are in town and hoping to see more people coming to Johor Bahru after this.

THE DINNER/SUPPER DATE WITH TWO EX-STUDENTS AT TWO DIFFERENT PLACES

25TH DECEMBER 2022 ~ The plan to meet up was finally carried out. Initially it was with Mr. Aziz Omar, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti, at Banafee Restaurant at 8:30 p.m.

Luckily we just had something light there because an hour later, another ex-student, Mr. Hasbullah Isa, arrived. As we had already finished our food, we decided to move to another place.

handing over the wedding present

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The second venue was Restoran Aliff at Taman Suria where the catching up session was done. We had not met for quite some time and it was interesting to know what these two had to update.

Thanks Mr. Aziz and Mr. Hasbullah for the time, company and the treat. Hopefully we could do this again some other time even though I know it would be quite difficult to do so now.

And wishing you both the best of luck in your carreer.

A DINNER DATE WITH AN OLD FRIEND

7th AUGUST 2022 ~ When Puan Wan Aisyah Wan Haris, a friend of UPM TESL class of 1993, was in town because of work-related matter, it was the best time to meet up for dinner. She came all the way from Putrajaya to attend a work event at New York Hotel. The chosen venue was Banafee Restaurant which was very near to the hotel she was staying. The last time I went to this place was many, many years ago and that could be more than 10 years I think.

It was just a short meeting over chicken chop and fish and chips. There should be another similar meeting with Puan Wan Aisyah in September and I am already looking forward to it.

TWO IS ALWAYS A COMPANY

6th September 2014 ~ This was the second eating out session carried out despite his busy schedule. He is still available for outing because he is still available, I guess, as many of his other friends have already settled down and must be very busy with their own lives.

SELFIE: fail!

We agreed to visit Banafee Restaurant because we wanted to get something light (but that did not really happen). Thanks Mr. Lutfi Afiq Rosli (from SPM batch 2004). Next time, it will be your turn to choose where to go and eat.