Have Perut Will Travel...: Kuala Selangor │ Auntie Foo Cafe • Driving Home!

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Sunday, 4 October 2026

Kuala Selangor │ Auntie Foo Cafe • Driving Home!

The End of Our 24 Hour Sojourn in Kuala Selangor

We woke at 9:00am, taking in one last peaceful glimpse of the river from our delightful room — that soft morning shimmer that makes you linger before saying goodbye. After a quick sweep of the room, we headed downstairs. The checkout was smooth and effortless, and we collected our RM100.00 deposit (≈ USD25/EUR22) before stepping into the warm Kuala Selangor morning.

BiBi waited patiently outside. We loaded our grey goblins into the boot, closed it with that familiar soft thud, and set off for breakfast at Auntie Foo Café.

Breakfast at Auntie Foo Café

Auntie Foo sat quietly in the old town near Pasir Penambang, right at the foot of Bukit Melawati. The café is known for its frozen Gula Melaka cendol, a sherbet style treat of coconut milk and palm sugar — but with our sugar levels in mind, we skipped it this time.

Travellers often stop here before heading to Sky Mirror, Bukit Melawati, or the firefly jetties, picking up maps, booking tours, or browsing souvenirs inside the charming 1935 heritage building.

We settled in for comfort food: Breakfast Set, Kaya Butter Toast with Half Boiled Eggs, Layered Coffee Latte, and Iced Milk Tea — all for RM31.30 (≈ USD8/EUR7).

Leaving Kuala Selangor

We stepped out just as the town eased into its slow weekend rhythm. Warm air, quiet streets, and a lingering coastal breeze made the walk back to BiBi feel unhurried.

Driving out of town, we passed rows of old shophouses, sleepy neighbourhoods, and long stretches of palm oil estates. Traffic was light, families heading out for brunch, and by the time we reached the LATAR entrance, the sun had climbed high enough to brighten the entire highway.

LATAR was wide, open, and effortless — a smooth late morning glide as the scenery shifted from rural greens to the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur.

Approaching Kuala Lumpur

KL’s skyline appeared slowly on the horizon — faint at first, then sharpening into full view. Traffic picked up but stayed in that relaxed Sunday rhythm. We exited toward Jalan Kuching, slipping into the city centre as the roads grew busier but never stressful.

BiBi, however, was wearing every kilometre of the weekend. We headed to Ajie Carwash in Kampung Baru, where a wash with water wax cost RM22.00 (≈ USD5/EUR5) and restored her shine.

Home Sweet Home

A short drive later, Menara City One came into view — the familiar marker that KL’s energy had fully returned. A slow Sunday morning, a smooth highway, and an easy roll back into our home sweet home.

Stay tuned — next up, an Indonesian island south of Singapore, complete with a return bus ride and a ferry crossing. The adventure should be an interesting one!