Celebrating birthday at Kedey Kamek

On Friday November 15, 2024, I treated a colleague for her birthday lunch at Kedey Kamek located at 16, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur with three other colleagues. It opens daily from 8am to 11pm except Monday. It closes on Monday. Her actual birthday is on October 29.

I had mee kolok ayam (RM18.90) and hot Sarawak teh-O (RM4.50)

My colleagues shared pisang cheese (RM9.90)

and satay kuah kacang (RM12.90).

The birthday girl had ayam pansoh (RM18.90).

My other colleagues has terung belado (RM7.90)

and daging masak hitam (RM23.90).

Location ~ quite a distance

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ huge

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? Yes.

Till next week, happy belated birthday!

My Day

 A birth-date is a reminder to celebrate the life as well as to update the life. - Amit Kalantri

I had my first birthday treat on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Yue Japanese Fusion Restaurant, Level 1 Unit 1, Aster Green Retail, Sri Petaling, 111, Jalan 2/149, Taman Salak Selatan, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

We ordered 3 type seasonal sashimi,129.80, salmon tataki,26.40, miso dashi pasta,30.80, dragon taco,19.80 and edamame,9.90.

We also ordered halibut fillet,74.80, ambarella,49.50 and green tea,8.80.

There is no dessert in the restaurant and she was advised when she made the reservation that she has to get them herself so my friend bought cakes before she came here. It was Oreo chocolate cake and Black Forest cake.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, my second birthday treat was at Botanica + Co located at Alila Bangsar, 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

We ordered Into The Woods ~ mixed forest mushroom, mozarella, sage, garlic confit, porcini cream sauce (RM45), watermelon lychee mint (RM19) and carrot juice (RM16).

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, my colleagues bought me lunch at Ichiban Ramen located at LG1-09, 163 Retail Park, Jalan Kiara 1, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. She also bought me a chocolate cake.

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, two other colleagues bought me lunch at Kanteen located at Lot GF2, Mont Kiara Banyan, 28, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

One had pan fried seabass with roasted vegetables, carrot puree, lemon wedge and chilli flakes (RM38) and another had ham and cheese croissant (RM15). I had mushroom grilled cheese (RM18) ~ parmesan, cheddar, red cheddar. mozzarella, caramelised onion, sourdough toast, sauteed mushrooms ~ and hot honey lemon (RM7). We shared strawberry French toast (RM25).

Till next week, grateful that I have been blessed with another year of life.

Celebrating birthday at Tanah Aina Cafe

On Saturday September 16, 2023, I treated a friend for her birthday lunch at Tanah Aina Cafe located at 1, Jalan Mesra 1, Taman Mesra Batu Tiga, 40000 Shah Alam. It opens daily from 8am to 11pm except Monday. It closes on Monday. Her actual birthday is on September 13.

I had lontong (RM25) and honey lemon tea (RM10).

My friend had posh poached eggs (RM20) and masala tea (RM11). 

We shared cucur udang (RM15).

We were both so full that we didn't order a cake.

Location ~ quite a distance

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor and outdoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ huge

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? Yes.

Till next week, thank you for the belated birthday gift.

Relaxing in Da Nang

We made a plan to go to Da Nang on Sunday, July 23, 2023. I booked flights on Friday, July 28, 2023 and accommodation the next day.

We departed from KLIA on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10.05am and arrived at Da Nang International Airport at 11.45am. 

We got on the hotel shuttle bus at 1.30pm and reached Haian Beach Hotel & Spa at 1.45pm. It is located at 278 Vo Nguyen Giap, Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam.

While waiting to check in, we went to 22nd floor to take a look at their rooftop swimming pool.

We checked in at 2.05pm. 

Our room is facing the beach so it was a nice view. 

At 5.30pm, we were picked up to join the nightlife tour. Our first stop is the Asia Park -  Sun World Da Nang Wonders.

We got on the ferris wheel for about 15 minutes.

We had dinner at MeliOh Bistro Da Nang located at A4 Dao Xanh 4, Khu Biet Thu Dao Xanh, Hai Chau, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam. 

It opens daily from 7am to 10pm.

After dinner, we got on a boat to watch the dragon breathes fire and water at 9pm. 

We were cruising the river for an hour. 

We got off the boat at 9.30pm and we are back at the hotel at 9.40pm.

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, we walked to My Khe beach right across the hotel to watch sunrise at 5.35am.

We had breakfast at the hotel at 6am. Then we decided to walk and look around for souvenirs.

We had fish and chips for lunch at the hotel rooftop bar, Manarola at 1pm. It is located on the 22nd floor where the swimming pool is.

We had a 60-minute back therapy massage at 4.30pm. After massage, we were served with mushroom soup and fruits.

We had dinner at 6.30pm at Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House located at 58 Le Quang Dao, Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam. It opens daily from 11am to 11pm.

After dinner, we dropped by Highlands Coffee at 7.30pm where I had hazelnut tea.

On Monday, August 28, 2023, we were picked up at 7.30am. We got on the cable car at Ba Na Hills. 

At 1.15pm, we had lunch at local restaurant, Organic Hai Sam Vi Dieu.

After lunch, we made a quick stop to buy dried mangos.

At 3.30pm, we got on the 5-storey elevator at Marble Mountain and entered Hoi An City. 

At 4.39pm, we walked at the night market at Hoi An 

followed by boat ride lanterns in the river.

We were asked to make a wish and let the lantern float on the river.

We were back in the hotel at 7.40pm. We walked to Indian Aroma Restaurant located at 24 An Thuong 6, Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam. It opens daily from 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. 

We were there from 8pm to 9.20pm.

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, I walked on the beach for half an hour before breakfast at the hotel at 6am. 

After a rest in the hotel room, we decided to walk to Istanbul Anatolian Kebab House for lunch. 

After lunch, we walked to Paris Levain Boulangerie & Cafe where I had hot chocolate. It opens daily from 6.30am to 10pm.

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we had breakfast at the hotel at 6am before we checked out at 8.20am.

We departed from Da Nang International Airport at 11.25am and arrived at KLIA at 3.50pm.

Till next week, more beach holidays next year...