THE LAST BREAKFAST SESSION BEFORE LEAVING HATYAI

   24TH NOVEMBER 2024    ~ It was the last breakfast session in Hatyai before leaving. We went to this restaurant called Marita Dim Sum Halal - to eat more Dim Sum.

This place was also popular among Malaysian tourists. There were already fellow countrymen [and countrywomen] enjoying their breakfast when we reached the place.

We had to make a move as we would be venturing out of Hatyai before heading home. I will be missing all the Thai breakfast food especially its Dim Sum.

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THE BREAKFAST AT BANG HAN RESTAURANT IN HATYAI

   23RD NOVEMBER 2024    ~ Again, based on friends' recommendation, we opted to have breakfast at Bang Han Restaurant in Hatyai.

We were there quite early but it was already filled with diners, whom I felt were all Malays from Malaysia.

Most people visiting Hatyai seemed to be eating Dimsum, even for breakfast. Hence, we had to do that too.

For one thing, you should not worry of getting halal/Muslim food in Hatyai. The Southern region is highly populated by Muslims, and halal food is everywhere.

We were already full to walk to the nearby market right after.

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THE CHINATOWN IN KOBE

   19TH JULY 2024    ~ The next tourist attraction that I found while walking away from Mochimoto Street to the museum was the Chinatown of Kobe. It seems Chinatown exists in almost all the cities in the world.

Most of the buildings, shops and stalls were painted red. I was surrounded by the Chinese New Year vibe when I was walking the street.

There was nothing I could purchase as the items on sale were mostly non-halal food like dim sum and dumplings.

It was getting hotter in the afternoon and I had to quickly leave Chinatown and find my way to the museum.

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THE UPM TESL CLASS OF 1993 DIM SUM SESSION AT NU SENTRAL

   2nd MARCH 2024    ~ The original plan for this gathering was to distribute ordered/bought food items to their rightful owners. The discussion was done in the UPM TESL Class of 1993 Whatsapp Group and people even registered their names to attend. I, on the other hand, conspired with Puan Hazlina Aziz, hoping to surprise people with my appearance.

The chosen venue this time was Dolly Dimsum in NU Sentral Mall, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant only opened at 10:45 a.m. but we were already there much earlier, standing outside excitedly to get the best spotfor the expected 12 people for brunch. The place was quite small actually for our big group but we still managed to get the few tables combined and conquer the whole eating place.

the moment before the food arrived at the tables

A few members of the group brought along their husbands and daughters, and they were no strangers to everybody by now.

Some people were kind enough to bring cookies, crisps and door gifts as well.

So how did I find the food, especially the Dim Sum? To me, it was like eating Sushi, something I did for leisure. However, the company of old friends was the best thing that ever happened so the food did not really matter.

bidding farewell outside Dolly Dim Sum

Were people surprised to see me there? The plan was a huge success, hurrah!

After almost 2 hours sitting, eating and chatting, the merry makers had to leave the restaurant, and that should be a huge relief for the waiters and waitresses. The place would return to its calm and peaceful ambience once more for sure. It was time to bid our goodbyes to each other and while a few had to make their way home, a few others continued with their coffee session right after.

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