Out & About: Dinner w Glenn & The Guys @ Frisson Coffee Bar

Glenn, our old time secondary school mate was back in Malaysia for a spell and wanted to hang around and do dinner. Avian, our very own Mr Glue quickly set up a get-together at Frisson Coffee Bar in Damansara Uptown.

The place had been in operation for several years already as it were yet none of us had tried the place. Thus yesterday evening we all met for din din (emphasis on making a Din, we were raucous!).

The conversation just flowed and it was amazing to be able to just immediately pick up where we left off, as if we didn't have the years of growing between any of us.

Avian, Glenn, Ali, Azlan, David and Me.

Glenn's Beef Striploin in Herby Pasta

David's Grilled Salmon w Vegetable Bolognaise

Azlan's Mac N Cheese, topped with Breaded Chicken & Salted Egg

Avian's Breaded Chicken on Pasta Alfredo (could be Carbonara)

Mine - Glazed Donut Beef Burger w Beef Bacon, Egg n Cheese and a Side Salad

Like a good book, one can always come back to it, familiar yet find something new every time.

Langkawi Chronicles : Lunch at Secret Recipe Cenang.

So earlier this month, the Housekeeping Ladies and I on a whim decided to grab lunch together.

Realising we all had very short lunch break times, we opted for the closest venue to work - Secret Recipe.

A gaggle of us quickly ordered and noisily munched our meals and strawed our drinks (we dont muck about with food and work!).

Then, realising we still had space in our bellies, we had a round of desserts. Cakes mostly, as Secret Recipe offers quite the selection.









All in all the bill worked out to just under Rm300 which is good value for 8 persons.

Leta do this again next month ya.

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Langkawi Chronicles: Riang Ria Ramadan

As the years before, our small RHR Family in Langkawi will congregate and munch on glorious Ramadan food in celebration of the month and of each other.

This year we were at Ombak Villa , Langkawi Lagoon where we ate and laughed and ate some more!

What a wonderful night!

Langkawi Chronicles: Playing Guardian

One of my associates fell ill last week. As it were, I was on the way to pick up another from the Langkawi airport to be brought to the resort, when i first noticed that something was amiss.

He didn't stand or walk as straight as he normally does and it seemed forced and laboured when he walked, as if he was suppressing some discomfort. When I asked him about it, he downplayed it as merely a stomach bug he has been nursing from the day before. He did already visit a clinic earlier on his way to work where he was given some meds.

I shrugged it off as maybe it was one of those 'angin' (gas) that we Asians are often afflicted with.

It was during dinner with him that it suddenly dawned on me that it could be something far more serious. Asked him to perform some simple stretches and for each one I noted that if he were to bend down, flex sideways or stretch backwards, he would wince in pain. When about where specifically the pain was emanating from he pointed around his belly, towards the right of his belly button. Fearing it could be Appendicitis (I am no doctor, for sure, but rather err on the side of caution), I brought him to the Langkawi Hospital where he underwent a series of tests.

2 plus hours later, he was admitted as a patient with the suspicion of suffering from an inflamed Appendix. His health did not show any major decline, apart from the occasional stab of ouch. Bought him food and stuff for his stay. And he was visited by nearly the whole resort team bringing him much cheer (but reduced rest , :p) who babied him with more snacks. Dropped by as often as I could with hot food (even the best Hospital food, is still Hospital food right?).

True enough, after a full 2 days of observation, his pain and discomfort did not lessen, despite the doses of painkillers and antibiotics he was plied. He underwent surgery (keyhole method) to treat the Appendicitis. Him being alone here in Langkawi with no next of kin and family, I felt was my duty to keep him company and attended.

Now he has been discharged from the Hospital to return home to recuperate and relax.

I am feeling this odd sense of deprivation now, (separation angst? hahaha!) but am glad that he is on the mend.

A Few Of My Favourite Things: MyBurgerlab

I stole some time off from work recently and ferreted for a food hunt with makan-buddy Yan. He brought me to a burger joint in Paramount Gardens, PJ to MyBurgerlab (they have several outlets, with newest in Sunway, look it up).

Simple enough place, with stools and benches, clearly designed for speed eating (and not malingering, like too many Malaysians love to do), with an open kitchen and no-nonsense approach to service (there isn't any table service).

You come in, wait in line to order your food (and you can count on there being a line), approach the cashier where the menu board is, order your food and pay, grab at ticket number and pick up you food when they ring up your number.

Drinks are essentially bottomless so drink up an ocean from the soda fountain or Iced Lemon Tea barrel.

Then you eat and leave.

They focus their entire efforts on making good burgers - beef, chicken and a few vegetarian options. They offer 7 types of menu items in chicken or beef variants, and another 3 of Vege meals. As sides they have potato fries, sweet potato fries and mushroom fries.

And the food is AMAZING!

Langkawi Chronicles: Team Breaking Of Fast @ City Bayview Hotel, Langkawi

Ramadhan is normally a slow time for us, mainly due to lower bookings from muslim guests. 

Surprisingly, this year, we had a small group utilising the resort for a training session. This allowed us to be creative with food offerings and our staff scheduling. This went well too (as it should, with the solid hardworking team we have).

After all the hard-work, the company then allowed us a get together and we chose City Bayview Hotel for their value for money Ramadhan Buffet spread at RM 68 per person. 

And of course, culinary chaos ensued. We must have eaten a boatload of food!

Yan, Salim and Fariz laying waste to the offerings! These guys are fast!

Starting out small. Heheh! (My first of many dishes)

Buka puasa must always feature kuih melayu. I guess it is a Malaysian thing.
We Love our kuihs.

There is always time for selfies when it comes to these ladies. 

That my dear friends is a whole lotta stuff to stuff one's maw with!

Ladies taking a shot before going for the kill!
Collectively - Ms. Nat, An, Sal, Pari, Pah and Yat!

The men, apparently are just as excited. Happy smiles!
Messieurs Badang, Mamoo S, Mat Boom & wifey and Wan Kecik!

Our resident selfie queen! A.K.A Azizah A.K.A Living Langkawi Google Map!

Two of our newest family members Pon & Rizal. Little in stature, big in appetite! Awesome!

Stuff at the grill counter outdoor!

A parting shot post dinner. Big guy flanked by Mum and Boss Lady, Puan Rohanna!

Langkawi Chronicles: Lamb Chop Late Lunch

Did some grocery shopping for an upcoming event in the resort and came upon some lamb chops. The bunch of us have not had this in weeks so we bought a few slices to be marinated and cooked for lunch.

As it were, the lunch only happened at almost 6 pm, after all the preparatory work for the group was done.

Here it is.

The recipe this time shall be a secret (well, it is that good!). We paired it with smooth garlic potato mash and grilled steak tomatoes! Yums!

Perlis Day Trip: Suri & Min's Wedding Do!

Bunga Manggar.

Got the invite to an old friend/colleague Suri's wedding last month. One of the crazy like minded lil' fuckers from my former work place. 

I am not necessarily a person who loves going to these kinds of fetes (mainly due to busy body relatives, going 'Awak bila lagi?'), but I simply couldn't say no to her invitation. 

Booked a ticket on a morning passenger ferry out of Langkawi to Kuala Perlis and the journey commenced. 

This here is a boatload of people! Rm18 per ride too, cheap!

Once back on the mainland in KP, I opted to wait out the morning at Putra Brasmana Hotel close to the Jetty. I was suitably impressed by the size and perfect location. The staff at the reception were pretty nice too. They let me crash there while I wait for my other friends. 

Le lobby shoppe!

Not too shabby huh? 

Putra Brasmana Hotel

A bit later, I took a cab to the wedding venue and was surprised by a group of the nicest people from my PSID days. Camwhoring ensued!

Malu konon!

Akak dah kahwin!

Good friends! 

At about 1.30, the Groom and his entourage arrived. A fairly sizeable group too. 

Seeing wifey in the distance!

Last minute preparation & amanat adat.

My fave picture of the day. She looks so delighted!

Then I lunched. It was SO good it was ridiculous (and so caught up I was in the enjoyment I totally forgot to snap food pics!).

As was customary of kampung style kenduri, plain white rice and lauk pauk was on offer. Gulai Kambing with Batang Pisang, Kurma Daging dan Hati Lembu, Kerabu Taugeh dan Kerang berkerisik, Sambal belacan dan ulam terung bulat, what I think was Rendang Serai (Sambal Serai) and Acar. For dessert it was homely Bubur Chacha with wheat grains, corn nibs and sweet potato. All washed down with cool, cool Sirap Ros. Oof!

Pemanis/Buah tangan for guests being prepared.

Haha! Caught in the act!

Main Table for the Bride, Groom & family.

 

Awwwww!

 

Happy chubbies!