THERE IS ALWAYS A SECOND TIME AT KUEH CAFE

   6th DECEMBER 2025    ~ Puan Hanna Sheikh Mokhtar, a friend of UPM TESL Class of 1993, initiated a meet up for tea late in afternoon on my second day in Shah Alam.

She was also accompanied by her husband and son, both who were not strangers to me.

The chosen venue was Kueh Cafe located at Seksyen 13. This was my second time here, and was here for lunch for the first time a few months ago. [READ HERE]

The place was still packed with diners at 5:30 p.m. Many items on the menu were already sold out, even cold drinks were not available as they were out of ice cubes. Hence, Puan Hanna opted for something light like Lempeng, Cucur Udang, Cekodok and Rojak.

I got to thanks Puan Hanna and family for coming over all the way from Taman Tun Dr. Ismail to meet me [and send me back to the hotel after that]. We will sure, god willing, be meeting again soon.

FOOTNOTE: Current news related to this cafe is the owner of Kueh, Mr. E. is now married [was just married last week] to a Malaysian celebrity actress/singer Erra Fazira.

THE COFFEE/TEA DATE WITH TWO EX-STUDENTS WHO ARE SIBLINGS

The coffee/tea date today was done with two ex-students [of SMK Taman Universiti] who are siblings. The chosen venue was SDS Cafe at Taman Universiti.

We generally discussed about some current issues, as well as backdated stories. However, the most important matter was the upcoming two projects that have to be executed - one to be done urgently, while the other one for the middle of next year.

Thanks to Miss Ezatul Hanim and Miss Erma Dura for your time, and we should do this again some other time.

THE COFFEE SESSION BEFORE GOING TO THE AIRPORT

   1st MAY 2025    ~ After attending the wedding reception in Taman Melawati, I had a few hours to kill before catching my flight home to Johor Bahru. I was lucky as a friend was kind enough to have coffee with me despite his busy schedule that day.

The chosen venue was Padi House located in Subang Parade, the mall that was popular when I was still an undergraduate in the early 90's.

The restaurant was jam packed with customers when we arrived at about 3:00 p.m. Maybe people had late lunch on Labour day, a public holiday.

We just ordered coffee and Tiramisu cake but unfortunately, the service was a bit slow even though many diners had already left at that time.

After one hour and a half, it was time to leave the place. I would have to get on the trains and go to the airport for my 9:00 p.m. flight. Apart from the wedding reception, I had a few meetings with friends during my 2D1N stay in Subang Jaya and it was a fun getaway for sure.

THE BREAKFAST SESSION WITH THE TESL GANG BEFORE THE EXCURSION

   29TH DECEMBER 2024    ~ The day in USJ was started with the breakfast with three TESL friends. The host, Puan Hazlina Aziz, took us to Q-Bistro Restaurant in SS15.

Puri Bread

Fried Noodles

Roti Canai/Paratha

Masala Tea

After the not so light brekafast. we were so ready to get to our next destination, the Chinese Mosque in Klang, to meet more TESL friends.

THE TEA SESSION WITH AN OLD FRIEND IN SENAI

I had to go to Senai International Airport for an urgent matter. That should be the best time to ask an old friend/ex-colleague [of SMK Taman Universiti], Mr. Masrizal Sayute, whether he was free to meet up for tea. I was glad his answer was positive and we decided to meet at Chamek Kopitiam like we did last time.

It was just a short meet up and we had to leave before 5.00 p.m. so as to avoid the possible traffic jam as people were leaving their offices. Looking forward to more meetings to come with my friend.

THE LATE AFTERNOON TEA SESSION AT B5

A short tea session with Mr. Muhammad Ariff Mohd Nizam [an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti] was carried out at place called Kanteen [the Malay word for "Canteen"] at B5, near Plaza Angsana.

We decided to have something light so Char Koi [fried bread] with Kaya [Coconut Paste/Jam] and French Toasts] were brought to the table.

I would come back to this Cafe just for its Milk Tea if I were to come here next time.

We were actually there for a project that was completed earlier.

However, I am not going to reveal what it is really about. You will have to wait until Thursday just to find out. Just consider as some kind of teaser of the upcoming post. 😀

HAVING TEA AT BANGI GATEWAY

   27TH APRIL 2024   ~ I went exploring in the mall at Bangi Gateway in the afternoon. I felt I was ready for tea and found this small kiosk named "Kesah Kampong" selling traditional Malay cuisines apt for tea.

I decided to go for its Lempeng Pisang, something lika Banana Pancake.

The Lempeng was rich with squashed banana that was grilled in banana leaf. The so claimed signature tea was a disappointment actually, especially when it was a bit too pricy.

I would not mind trying other food from the stall some other time but would have to try other drinks.