Archive for June, 2006

Back Alley And Hidden Restaurants

June 30th, 2006, Jason

Thursday night, Mun Kit, being sissy fickle minded, changed his mind and decided to have supper with me.

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We came to this back alley along Jalan Bunga Raya, where there are 2 stalls selling BBQ sotong 烤鱿鱼, sotong and kangkung 鱿鱼蕹菜, fish balls, fried bean curd skin, prawn crackers, lala, xi-han and etc. The stalls have been operating their business there for many many years, or even generations.

Apart from the food itself, the place is quite unique. It is situated at the back alley, which makes it very difficult to notice. You won’t even know there are stalls if the locals don’t bring you there. Then, there are no tables or plastic chairs for you to dine on. You will be dining together with the boss, on a low table (It is similar to Japanese table / coffee table, but higher.) and sit on wooden stools. Another thing is that, this place was once featured on Astro AEC (Channel 19) too.

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We ordered a plate of raw xi-ham which Ivan helped himself, and a plate of sotong and kangkung 鱿鱼蕹菜. Both are cooked in hot water for a short while and served with special home made rojak and peanut sauce.

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It rained suddenly, and there were no roofs. Told you, it was an authentic back alley / road side stall. Everyone paid their food and left the place as soon as possible. Mun Kit had to take away his BBQ sotong and feed his gay friend and share with Ivan.

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They left but I proceed to buy fried oyster, since the stall is very nearby only. This stall serves one of the best friend oysters in Malacca. It operates from 9PM onwards and there will be a very long queue especially on weekend. If not mistaken, this is either the second or third generation managing the stall.

Unlike other stalls which use pathetic size oysters, lots of eggs and starch to fry their oysters, this stall uses decent size oysters and just the right amout of starch to do the job. It isn’t too wet, and its a little bit crispy on certain parts as well. The fried oyster has a mild spicyness in it and has distinct chili taste, due to the fried and dried chili paste they used in it. Again, there are no tables and chairs for you to dine in. There’s a coffee shop next to it though.

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All these food made Jason a happy man. -buuurrrpppsss-

“I think I still have a bowl of “Mak Zhuk 麦粥” in my fridge, which I bought during my dinner.”

JiNz’s Surprise Visit

June 29th, 2006, Jason

10.15PM, my N70 was singing “漂亮的让我面红的可爱女人… 温柔的让我心疼的可爱女人…” and to my surprise, it was JiNz calling.

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“等下你有在马六甲吗?”
“有啊! 哦, 下马六甲又没有有跟我讲.”
“不是啦! 我只是经过, 要拿东西给你.”
“哦!”
“我现在还在 highway, 等下再 call 你啦!”

Sis was on her way back, and this time, she decided to be kind and sweet to Jason. Hence, she passed by Malacca to give me some stuffs before heading back to Segamat.

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She bought me a box of Penang’s “Tambun Biscuits”, which she got it during her Penang trip few days back. Yes, it was the trip that cost her RM1000. When I opened the box, my nose could immediately sniff out the once-familiar-aroma. I have to say, the original flavour still will always taste better than the pandan flavour. Must be the pandan flavouring covered the lard’s significant smell and taste.

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Other than a box of “Tambun Biscuits”, there is something else too! Knowing that I love to eat, she got me 3 slices of pizza, not from Pizza Hut, but from Macro’s Pizza. (You can read about the restaurant from Joan a.k.a Food Lover’s blog.)

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Authentic Italian pizza, thin and crispy crust with lots of cheese; although it wasn’t crispy by the time it reached my hand. Not much toppings, only onions, ham and cheese, but it was delicious. It came at the right time, and that was my supper.

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“Pizza 好好吃哦! 好幸福~!”
“Next time you go KL, we go eat the fresh and hot one lah…”

Thanks, sis!

20 Names

June 28th, 2006, Jason

Name 20 people you can think of and then tag 6 people to do the tag.
Chris, Khang Nee, Sook Ying, Juliana, Meei Tzy and Carol.

P/S : For those who got tagged, think of 20 names and write it in your blog post first before you proceed reading the post.

01. Khang Nee
02. Chee Yong
03. Adeline
04. Chun Kit
05. Suet Lei
06. Ven Soon
07. Pei San
08. Chris
09. Yih Tian
10. Jeremy
11. Jinlan
12. Mun Kit
13. Emily
14. Kai hong
15. Juliana
16. Mikel
17. Carol
18. Meei Tzy
19. Sook Ying
20. Jason Tee

How did u meet #14? [Kai Hong]
Obviously, through blogging and eating.

What would your life be if u haven’t met #1? [Khang Nee]
I don’t know how to answer.

What would u do if #20 and #9 dated? [Jason Tee, Yih Tian]
I would not only freak out, but also pass out.

Would #6 and #17 make a good couple? [Ven Soon, Carol]
Definitely not. Based on Ven Soon’s character and attitude towards relationship, Carol will go nuts and even kill herself. Ven Soon might jump down from KLCC just to stay away from Carol too.

Describe #3. [Adeline]
Petite, noisy, outgoing, adventurous, talkative, annoying, troublesome and arrogant. Not to forget, her boyfriend is everything.

Do you think #6 is attractive? [Ven Soon]
He’s a guy and charming would be a better word.

Tell me something about #8. [Chris]
He was my roomate / coursemate during Beta and Gamma. He started blogging after my influence and is now getting more popular than me. I am jealous. He’s about 10cm shorter than me but way fitter than me.

Do you know anything about #12’s family? [Mun Kit]
I think he’s the only child in his family and resides in Batu Pahat.

What is #7’s favourite? [Pei San]
Lurking around aimlessly and shopping.

What would you do if #11 confesses that he/she likes you? [Jinlan]
Get together? -evil grins-

What language does #15 speak? [Juliana]
Mandarin, Malay and English.

Who’s #9 going out with? [Yih Tian]
Last heard, she was single.

How old is #16? [Mikel]
24.

When was the last time you talked to #13? [Emily]
4.30AM, Tuesday on the phone; 10.30PM, Tuesday on MSN.

Who’s #2’s favourite singer? [Chee Yong]
Fish Leong.

Would you date #4? [Chun Kit]
He’s a guy and I’m not gay.

Would you date #7? [Pei San]
Nope, we have known each other for way too long, say 13 years or more.

Is #15 single? [Juliana]
Yes.

What is #10’s last name? [Jeremy]
Lim.

Would you consider being in a relationship with #19? [Sook Ying]
Why not? She’s cute, sensible and…

What schools did #3 go to? [Adeline]
SRJK (C) Pei Chee, SMJK Pulau Sebang, TAR College.

Where does #6 live? [Ven Soon]
Taman Indah, Tampin; Wangsa Maju, KL.

What is your favourite thing about #5? [Suet Lei]
Easy going and friendly.

Wat do you think about #13? [Emily]
For her age, she’s very pretty for 18 years old. However, she dresses way too matured which makes her looks like 20+ years old. She’s smart, and can write extremely well.

What do #4 and #19 have in common? [Chun Kit, Sook Ying]
Both of them are doing mathematics and economics related degree course.

What special qualities does #17 hold in your life? [Carol]
So far, nothing.

What is the most memorable memory you had with #18? [Meei Tzy]
Both of us running to the kindergarden nearby our parents’ working place and me lying to her that my car could boil hot water to make coffee every morning.

JiNz Won But…

June 26th, 2006, Jason

Maybelline - Beauty In Us” contest has ended and the result was known the next day.

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They won.

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Thanks to everyone who voted for them, and special thanks to Boss Stewie and Wingz who blogged about it. The prize was RM2000 shopping spree, apperance on various magazines, newspaper and television. However, came the day when they were to claim their prize and spend RM1000 at 1 Utama within 1 hour.

JiNz had to go Penang to attend a job interview. Actually, the job interview was her second piority; the main piority was to go Penang to have fun.

I was speechless.

P/S : Her sister, Jin Wern went to shop on behalf of her.

My Car Got Broken Into

June 23rd, 2006, Jason

Mun Kit and Ivan are in Malacca for work and as usual, we agreed to meet up for dinner.

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I parked my car at the basement of Mahkota Parade, and went to watch “Take The Lead“, by Antonio Banderas. 5.30PM sharp, we went for “Carry On” steamboat buffet.

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After the dinner, Ivan dropped me at Mahkota Parade and I walked back to my car. Upon entering the car, I was greeted by these sights.

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My car door was hijacked and the CD player got “ripped” off. I stepped down from the car and walked around my car. I saw a long steel ruler on the floor, some hooks and a bent metal.

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I don’t understand these people. My car’s CD player wasn’t Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, Clarion or whatever high tech CD player. It was just a CD player made in China and has no brand name at all. It didn’t have the cool factor at all, emitting orange and blue light as if it was a toy. Well, now that it’s gone, more money to be earned to fix a new one.

I should be grateful that my car is still there and the damage isn’t as bad as Kenny Sia’s.

Now, I would be damn happy when the thieves idiots find out that the CD player isn’t functiong except for the radio part. For your information, the CD player’s mechanism (gear) is spoilt meaning it can’t “suck” the CD in. -lol-