(within Restoran Ramai)
Jalan Banggol
20100 Kuala Terengganu
Coordinates: 5.331528, 103.135361
I strongly cling to the belief that when my mother had me
in her womb she constantly had the kempunan (craving) for Buyong’s 1Nasi
Padang. That’s the only explanation I have for why I cannot resist its dishes
no matter how hard I try. Then my mother had to burst my bubble; she gently
explained that when she was pregnant with me Nasi Padang Istemewa did not yet
exist. Sheesh!
1padang-style rice, a miniature banquet of meats,
fish, vegetables, and spicy sambal (fiery-spicy condiment) eaten with plain
white rice
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| we lived barely half a kilometer away all those years ago |
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| sure does bring back memories |
Entering the shop the aroma hits you smack in the face, and
in the gut as well. Salivating was a natural bodily function that I fought hard to
keep in check.
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| first thing you see as you enter |
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| rich gravy and pickles |
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| check these dishes out... |
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| very very carefully... |
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| and tell me you're not salivating? |
Our dear friend Buyong was not in on this particular day. We sent our warmest regards to his assistant, and began our selection. Brendan had his rice with fried chicken; while Cat and I (as we always do whenever we're in Kuala Terengganu) had the fried fish. To top it off Cat added the squid with some fried bean sprouts for good measure, while I added a fried tofu.
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| what Brendan had |
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| what Cat had |
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| what I had |
We are never disappointed whenever we come here; the only thing that we've noticed that the price here has increased since the last time we were here (last year). Sign of the times, we guess?
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