THE UNPLANNED GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE FOR DINNER IN MELAKA

    21ST JULY 2026    ~ When you did not plan the itinerary during your trip properly, then you could not even decide where to go for dinner. Consequently, we just randomly went to this restaurant named Restoran Shaslinda, located in a block near Menara Taming Sari [but facing the other side]. We were walking somewhere near Jonker Street before that but could find an eating place. Furthermore, we were a bit late for dinner after the Encore Melaka show before that [READ HERE].

tom yum

steamed fish

omelette

We were the only diners at that hour, other people were already in bed. At the same time, the location of the restaurant was a bit hidden. We actually asked a shop assistant from a shop we went to before dinner for recommendation, then only we got to know about this place.

Fortunately, the Thai food was good and we were happy that we chose to eat there. However, I need to bear in mind not eat dinner that late anymore as the digestive system went haywire after that and disrupted my sleep.

MY HOMETOWN GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE STARTED AFTER THE END OF FASTING

My gastronomic adventure with my buddy started on the 9th day of Syawal - 9 days after fasting in the month of Ramadhan ended. My gastronomic adventure buddy, Mr. Redzuan, was also free to go food hunting so I decided to ask him out for my early dinner.

Initially we wanted to go to this one place but it was not opened yet after Eid, or had closed down for the day. It should be operating according to Google Maps but we were deceived by the information. It happened to us recently when the information of an eating place was not correct on Google Map. Hence, we made a return trip to Restoran Tomyam Syafiq in Taman Pulai Mutiara, our second time here.

We had the meal set for two, which was actually quite a lot. The Thai food was good and it was worth the money.

Thanks to Mr. Redzuan for the time. Hope he is ready to continue with our regular meeting for all kinds of food after this.

GOING THAI FOR THE LONG WEEKENDS LUNCH

My regular eating out buddy and I managed to squeeze in a lunch session on the last day of the long weekends because of the public holiday. The chosen venue was Absolute Thai restaurant in Sunway Big Box as Mr. Redzuan wanted to introduce me to the Green Curry dish there.

Fortunately there were not many people at the mall and the restaurant so we could stay and chat longer.

Green Curry

Mango Salad

Spring Rolls

THE FOOD REVIEW: It was my first time at the restaurant and the Green Curry was delicious. The Mango Salad however was a bit too sweet for me, perhaps that was how it should be like.

Thanks to Mr. Redzuan for recommending this place and I would not hesitate to get back here again one day. He now has to think of another place for our next gastronomic adventure after this before the arrival of Ramadhan, the fasting month.

THE DINNER SESSION BEFORE CATCHING THE FLIGHT HOME AT KLIA2

   9TH FEBRUARY 2025    ~ Mr. Rosman Fudzi was kind enough to give me a lift to KLIA2 Airport. He was driving from his house in Shah Alam and picked me up at my hotel in USJ10. We then stopped for our early dinner at Tomyam Fara Seafood Restaurant located near the airport.

Since it was a Thai Restaurant, we had to eat dinner like Thais do. The food on the table reminded me of the gastronomic adventure I had in Southern Thailand in November last year.

Once the tummy was full, I was so ready to get to the airport and wait for my flight at 10:20 p.m. And I would be meeting Mr. Rosman again in February for our short trip.

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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GOING THAI FOR DINNER IN PAKBARA, THAILAND

   21st NOVEMBER 2024    ~ After checking in at the hotel, it was time for us to embark on our very first gastronomic adventure in Pakbara. We decided to stop at a restaurant that was not far away for the hotel called Papaya Mom 2.

The restaurant was brightly lit and beautifully decorated.

Diners could also have the option to dine out outside at the spot which was right beside the ocean. I guess the ambience would be different to enjoy the food during the day, with the waves splashing right next to you and the bright daylight for you to enjoy the view.

We had the regular Thai food for our first meal which comprised of rice, tomyam and all the seafood. Everything was almost similar to the Thai food we have in Malaysia.

Once the tummy was full, we were happy and ready to get back to the hotel to get some rest after the long trip, and get ready for more adventure the next day.

FOOTNOTE: If you could not tolerate spicy food in Thailand, do remember to request for dishes which are less spicy.

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