Kampung Style Ramadhan Buffet @ Zende Restaurant Seri Pacific

This is the first time I purchase Groupon for dining option. I had heard some comments regarding purchasing Groupon for dining option isn't that worth as mentioned. For example, saving xx% for RMyy instead of RMzz. However, I will still give a try to purchase the voucher since I were invited by my colleague for breaking fast together (though I weren't fasting).

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Zende Restaurant

Address: Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-4049 4352 / 03-4049 4351 

Website: Seri Pacific Hotel Zende Restaurant

Facebook: Seri Pacific Hotel KL

Menu: Subject to Rotation

"Housed within Seri Pacific Hotel—a classy five-star establishment a brisk ten-minute walk away from Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and a quick three minutes away from the Star LRT Station—Zende Restaurant is a welcome sight for folks seeking respite after enduring a day away from food in Malaysia's humid tropical weather. An establishment that focuses on delivering satisfactory meals to be enjoyed within its contemporary and spacious dining space, the restaurant offers a medley of Asian and international cuisines for all-day dining escapades while its 186 seating capacity accommodates everything from romantic dates to casual group meals to memorials for pet tortoises."

~adapted from Groupon~

I am not fancy with buffet type dining. This is because most of the food is pre-prepared, not all the dishes are their specialties, not environmental friendly (waste food).

Let's take a look to what they have. At first glance, you will be shocked by their limited varieties. However, you shall not feel disappointed since their dishes are above average. Compliments (5 of them order, 5 thumbs up are given to it) are given to their hot dish (spaghetti serve white sauce or tomato based). This is because they make it for you after you drop your order at the station. However, they added chili padi in the cooking, do make sure you're ready for the hot and spicy challenge. Typically, it is not a problem to a Malaysia. (Malaysia Boleh!!!)

Appetizer 

Tauhu Sumbat 

Kacang Tanah Goreng Berlada 

Ikan Masin Goreng Belada 

Goreng Ikan Masin (Sepat & Ikan Cekik Leher)

Telur Masin, Sambal Ikan Bilis Dengan Petai 

Gado-Gado, Tempe Goreng Bercili

Kerabu Section

Manga, Taugeh, Perut, Nangka, Nenas, Kacang Botol, Daging, 

Pegaga, Selom, Jelatah

Ulam Station

Daun Kadok, Daun Selom, Ulam Raja, Paku Rawan, Kerdas, Petai, Jering, 

Kacang Botol, Peria Rebus, Pucuk Ubi Rebus, Timun, Tomato, Nangka Rebus, 

Chili Hijau & Merah, Chili Padi

Keropok Station ;

Keropok Udang, Malinja, Sayuran, Ikan, Papadom, Keladi, Ubi Keledek & Pisang 

Rempeyek

Local Dip

Sambal Belacan, Cencalok, Budu, Sambal Mangga & Tempoyak Chili, Sambal Belacan,

Sambal Mangga & Sambal Tomato

Jeruk Buah-Buahan

Kelubi, Ceremai, Kedondong, Betik, Mangga, Anggur, Sengkuang, Buah Pala,

Asam Jawa, Bawang, Guava, Kundang

Noodles Corner

Wantan, Laksa Assam, Mee Rebus, Laksa Johor & Curry Laksa

Carving Station

Kambing Panggang Corner

Leg of Lamb

Soup

Hot & Sour Soup with Crabmeat

Beef Soup

Serve with breads and butter

Hot Dishes

Stik Daging Ala Portugis

Masak Nenas Lemak Ikan Tenggiri

Tempeh & Tauhu Berlada ikan bilis

Fried Clams with Nyonya Sauce

Lo Hon Vegetable

Stir Fried Beef with onion & capsicum

Dessert Station

Chilled Pudding and Tart

Sago Gula Melaka

Assorted Mini/Sliced Cakes

Aneka Kuih Melayu 

Bread & Butter Pudding

Omali

Sauce: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mango & Raspberry

Assorted Fresh Fruits

Honey Dew, Pineapple, Watermelon, Papaya, Guava, Nangka, Star Fruit, Jambu Air & Golden Melon

Dragon Fruit

Bubur Manis Station

Bubur Kacang Hijau Dengan Durian

Gandum

Bubur Kacang Merah

 Nasi pulut

Ice Cream Station

Ice Cream Condiments

 After first round of breaking fast, we are discussing about the cuisines serve at here. Since this is a themed Kampung Style Ramadhan Buffet, however, we found that it is not that Kampung Style. Why do we said so:

1) No traditional dessert (Kuih Ketayap, Kuih Bakar, Mango Sticky Rice and etc). But, you can find Fondue here!

2) No Satay!!! (We supposed this is a must)

Indeed, I found out that purchasing a voucher from any group purchase website doesn't help out much in saving especially for dining. I would rather to go for the restaurant I wanted to taste, at least I pay what I ate.

I'm curious on how those group purchase such as Groupon, Living Social, etc works. Share with me if you know.

观音诞

今天是农历六月十九，是观音诞。奇怪了，为什么一年里会有那么多个观音诞？

相传一年里有三个观音诞，分别是二月十九，六月十九和九月十九。它们是观音的诞生，得道和出家的日子。

然而，今天也是妈妈的华人生日。早在前几天我已经打算为妈妈煮生日面线。因为年年生日子女只会带她出外用餐，我觉得一份简单的面线足以让生日的人得到祝福。所以，今天凌晨5点就躲在厨房准备了。因为是观音诞，所以准备的面线是素的，没有鸡蛋。

厨房里没有面线所以就炒了寿面。干香菇是昨晚预先泡软。

炒寿面

材料：

寿面 - 一人分

干香菇 - 3朵

包菜 - 适量

黑酱油 - 1tsp

糖 - 1/2tsp

做法：

把菜和香菇切丝。先把寿面用沸水煮软。然后，把香菇炒香，下包菜炒至出水。然后，把刚才煮了的面下锅去伴炒，加入调味料即可。

要出门工作了，留下纸条。妈妈，希望你能身体健康。观音妈保佑您。

第八届海外华文书市 ~ BookFest Malaysia 2013

没错，第八届海外华文书市回来了。大家请记得记录在自己的日记簿里。

Date: 3 August - 11 August 2013

Venue: KLCC Convention Centre

Fee: RM2.50 (Day Pass),

Website: http://www.bookfestmalaysia.com/

约定你咯！

Olympic Day Fun Run 2013 ~ New Date

Ya, Olympic Day Fun Run 2013 is postponed due to haze and weather condition is not suitable for outdoor activity.

The new date for Olympic Day Fun Run 2013 is announced.

"2013 Olympic Day Fun Run: 15 September 2013 (Sunday) at Dataran Merdeka

McDonald’s is pleased to announce that the postponed 2013 Olympic Day Fun Run will take place on Sunday, 15 September 2013 at Dataran Merdeka from 7.30 am.

Those who have not collected their race kits may do so any time before 13 September 2013 during office hours from the office of FTAAA. For further enquiries, please contact 03-2715 2843.

We wish to thank all participants for their patience and sporting spirit in waiting for the new date.

As the run will be held on the eve of Malaysia Day, let us all celebrate Malaysia Day and Olympic Day together in a truly meaningful manner by participating in the Fun Run for a balanced lifestyle. See you then!

The Management of McDonald’s Malaysia"

~adapted from McDonald's Malaysia Facebook Page~

Bad news is the new date is crashed with Great Eastern Live Great Run 2013. Wonder how to participate both events without any issue. 

Anyone have any idea?

冲上云霄

最近，一直在面子书上看见网友纷纷为《冲上云霄》II 的主题曲不相称而评论。大部分的人都认为十年前《冲上云霄》的主题曲 《岁月如歌》才匹配。

看了两集的《冲上云霄》II，心里不禁感叹的确是岁月如歌。岁月催人，十年前的主角与现在的相较之下的却是能在他们身上找到岁月的痕迹。但是，让我佩服的是张智霖竟然好像被打了防腐剂一样，太逼人了。

话说回来，《冲上云霄》I 当时说着一群年轻人怎么追逐自己的梦想。啊！梦想好像离自己越来越远。怎么说呢？依照一般的定律，我们都会在考完大马教育文凭后，选择自己要走的路。可是，往往现实与想象还是有差距的。就算你是优异生，你选择的路，也被许多外来因素打倒了，如教育政策，经济能力，教育水准等等的问题。在毫无选择之下，往往踏上与自己想做的有偏差。无可奈何之下，大家就随着命运的安排，一直走下去。我常常有一种想法，如果当初大家坚持着自己的选择，我们还会像现在的自己一样吗？奈何，这个世界上没有如果，没有假设，回头看只有感叹。

当年纪越长的时候，感慨的事物越多。偶尔，回味自己当初傻里傻气的举动，才发现人原来越来越成熟，越来越胆小，冒险的精神却越少。

走吧，我们每一个人只能活一次，就不要浪费每一分钟。想要做的，值得做的，就下定决心。谁也不知道下一秒会发生什么事，不要把时间浪费在感叹和后悔里。

最初的本性

人之初，性本善。

性相近，习相远。

苟不交，性乃迁。

《三字经》前三句的意思是要传达人一开始刚从母胎诞生时，都是有一刻赤子之心。就好像一张白纸，还未为它彩色。咦，为什么今天会谈起那么严肃的话题起来了？这是因为我发现自己的个性在短短的一年时间里变化很多，变得不像自己。这种变化实在让人害怕。在我还意识到自己的变化，我要做回以前的我。的确，在2012年里，发生了许多不愉快的事情，而我无意中的变得与以前热情开朗的我完全不同。所以，自己任性的做出对不起天与地的事情。心中的歉疚却让自己自相矛盾，造成自己做出的行为更为反常。这样的自己让我非常讨厌自己，越讨厌就做出越令自己难堪的事情。但是，我真的醒了。这一次，我要告诉我自己我是能够找自己，找回最初的自己。2013年的7月我对自己说，我要用一个月的时间来找回我内心深处的自己，让现在的我离开我的生活世界。当拨开烟霾时，看见的（用心）永远是最简单最原始的。

浪费了一年的时间，浪费了很多金钱，浪费了很多食物，浪费了很多很多机会。

但是，觉醒的这一刻永远是最珍贵的。只要，行动没有什么是来不及的。把握每一分钟，因为我们永远不懂下一秒会发生什么事情。槟城巫统大厦顶楼结构下榻造成的伤亡，就仅仅的几秒却让人与人之间相隔两间。很多还未说的还未做的，已经来不及了。爱要及时，希望大家要珍惜眼前人，没有什么说不口。

~珍惜生命，把握当下~

2013 下半年的慎思

原来，2013年已经过了一半，回头望去，该做的还有很多还没做。人的惰性还是让自己作为行动的借口。你们呢？一向很注重养生和健康的我最近好像有点失常，忘我的去吃。然而，最近被阿米努力为自己的体重和健康的目标前进而打动了。所以，我在这里要大家见证，我要向阿米看齐。我要为自己的身材和健康着想。饮食和运动的均衡就有今天做起。与大家共勉之。