Engagement reception at Semenyih

On Saturday, August 6, 2016, I was invited to a colleague's engagement lunch at 59, Jalan TPS 3/1, Taman Pelangi, Semenyih. We arrived at 12.05pm so we missed the 'merisik' and engagement ceremony. Seven 'dulang hantaran' from the groom-to-be were presented in exchange to the five 'dulang hantaran' from the bride-to-be.

The 'merisik' ceremony was followed by the engagement ceremony so there are two rings, one for the 'merisik' and another for the engagement.

The 'pelamin' was simple yet lovely.

It was the first Malay engagement reception that I ever attended. Too bad I missed the traditional ceremonies.

Till next week, congratulations to the newly engaged couple.

Dinner at Pasta Zanmai

Pasta Zanmai is located at Lot 4.18 & 19, Level 4, Nu Sentral Mall. It is a Japanese casual pasta restaurant. It opens from 10am to 10pm daily. My ex-colleague and I went there for dinner on Friday, August 5, 2016.

 We shared salmon sashimi salad (RM22),

 salmon to cheese no mentaiko tortilla roll (RM16),

 salmon mentaiyaki to spicy pasta (RM33),

 seafood cheese pizza (RM17),

chocolate cake and green tea cake for dessert.

 Location ~ next door to the office

Food presentation ~ acceptable
Portion ~ average
Taste ~ good
Price ~ quite pricey
Service ~ alright

Coming back? Why not?

Till next week, thanks for the souvenirs :)

My Day

Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are - Muhammad Ali

I received the one and only birthday card on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

On Sunday, July 17, 2016, I redeemed my birthday spa treat at Vrelain by SERUM located at The Gardens.

 The spa treat consists of upper back scrub, upper back massage, body beautiful bath, herbal stone, hair and scalp treatment among others. It was really relaxing.

On Sunday, July 24, 2016, I had lunch with two friends at Top Steak House located at Jalan Tasik Utama 3, Lake Field, Sungai Besi, 57000 KL.

We had seafood spaghetti,
(the dish was cold and the gravy should be thicker)

lamb chop
(this dish is also cold)

and smoked salmon.

On Monday, July 25, 2016, I had lunch treat from a colleague at Sushi Zanmai, Nu Sentral Mall.

In the evening, I had dinner treat at Wooden Pallet located at 10,Jalan 14/149I,  Sri Petaling, 57000 KL.

It was empty when we came in.

It serves salad, burger, pasta, pizza, noodles, soup and snacks with coffee, tea and fresh juices.

I had watermelon juice.

We shared all cheese pizza

~ it was deliciously cheesy ~

and lamb chop with mashed potato and salad.

After dinner, we went to Lo Faro Caffe located at No.16 & 18, Medan Ramah, Taman Serangkai, 58200 KL.

It was also empty when we came in. 

We had chocolate fudge and carrot cake.

Till next week, thanks for the gift!

Farewell Lunch at Amarin Heavenly Thai

We had a farewell lunch for two colleagues whose last working day was on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 for one and the other will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. 

Twenty of us went to Amarin Heavenly Thai restaurant on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is a Thai restaurant located at S045, Level 2, Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall, 59200 Kuala Lumpur. Its business hours are from 10 am to 10 pm daily.

We pre-ordered a set for 4 people (RM50) which consists of tomyam, kerabu mangga, steamed seabass, oyster fried eggs and fried bean curd with lemongrass or rose syrup juice.

The night before, five of us went for drink at Mai Bar located on the rooftop of Aloft KL Sentral. Its business hours are from 12pm to 12am on Sunday to Wednesday and 11am to 1pm on Thursday to Saturday.

That was the first time I went there and I enjoy the environment.

Till next week, hope they both like the gifts :)

Lunch at Paddington House of Pancakes

Paddington House of Pancakes is located at Lot LG-17, Lower Ground, Nu Sentral Mall. Its business hours are from 10am to 10pm daily. Three of us went there for lunch on Friday, September 18, 2015.

I had Wellington burger (RM21) ~ grilled chicken, smokey BBQ sauce, peppers, pineapple ring, cheddar and fries ~

My colleagues had classic buckleberry (RM18) ~ blueberry flapjacks with scrambled eggs, mushrooms, cream cheese and beef rashers served with maple syrup ~

 and Amatriciana pasta (RM17) ~ homemade tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, chilli, sunny side up and basil.

Fast forward, we went there for lunch again on Friday, July 31, 2016.

This time I had Pot of Gold (RM14)

~ dollar pancakes with marshmallows, nuts, ice-cream and chocolate sauce ~

 and my colleagues had pancakes stack with ice-cream,

 Big Treasure Box (RM18) ~ dollar pancakes with strawberries, lychees, banana, nuts, raisins, peaches, plum and ice-cream ~

Location ~ next door to the office

Food presentation ~ alright

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ slow

Coming back? ~ maybe a year later :D

Till next week, let's go elsewhere...