Have Perut Will Travel...: Saturday Stroll │ Plaza Damas • Pavilion Damansara • Restoran Kader!

A Morning in Sri Hartamas

Today was the day of my dental appointment with Smileshop Dental Surgery in Sri Hartamas.

Since we do not usually drive, we left home at eight in the morning and hailed a Grab for RM11.00 (≈ USD3 / EUR2), arriving about fifteen minutes later. With half an hour to spare before my nine o'clock appointment, we headed to Warong Soho for breakfast.

Two packets of Nasi Dagang and a round of drinks came to RM26.00 (≈ USD6 / EUR6). Better yet, the proprietor, whom we have known for many years, surprised us with a complimentary serving of toast bread with half-boiled eggs and pandan kaya.

Dentist, Pharmacy, and Groceries

At nine sharp, we met Dr. Zuhid at Smileshop Dental Surgery. After a check-up, I opted for a ThermoSens denture, a more flexible and comfortable option. Together with scaling and consultation, the bill came to RM1,390.00 (≈ USD343 / EUR306), payable in three instalments.

An hour later, we emerged into Plaza Damas and stopped by Caring Pharmacy, where we stocked up on two sets of Live-well OCCUsharp (30s × 3) at RM101.90 (≈ USD25 / EUR22) each. A quick stop at Village Grocer for a box of baking soda followed before we headed to the bus stop outside.

A Detour to Damansara Heights

We boarded the RapidKL T852 shuttle to Semantan MRT Station, then caught a train at 11:20am to Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT Station for RM1.50 (≈ USD0.30 / EUR0.40).

Connected directly by a covered walkway, Pavilion Damansara Heights was our destination. Families gathered around the playgrounds and merry-go-round, moviegoers headed for TGV Cinemas, and shoppers drifted between cafés and boutiques.

As usual, we browsed Skechers, Adidas, and Marks & Spencer, but nothing tempted us. An hour later, we were on the move again.

Banana Leaf Lunch

From Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT Station, we travelled to Masjid Jamek LRT Station via Pasar Seni for a combined fare of RM2.30 (≈ USD0.60 / EUR0.50) and walked along Lebuh Ampang to Restoran Kader.

The moment the banana leaves landed on the table, we knew exactly what we wanted: deep-fried tenggiri and chicken Varuval alongside rice, vegetables, papadum, and curries.

The tenggiri was crisp outside and flaky within, while the chicken Varuval delivered just the right amount of spice. Together with drinks and three Vadais, lunch came to RM49.00 (≈ USD12 / EUR11).

Walking Home

Our plan all along was to walk back to Menara City One, and a quiet Saturday afternoon made it the perfect choice.

We strolled through Lebuh Ampang, where the aromas of curry and chai drifted from the restaurants, before continuing along Jalan Ampang with excellent views of old buildings, modern towers, and KLCC in the distance. The final stretch along Jalan Munshi Abdullah felt reassuringly familiar.

By the time Menara City One came into view, we almost wished the walk were a little longer. Good food, easy conversation, and a relaxed city stroll had turned a routine dental appointment into a genuinely enjoyable day.

Steps count: 8,140.

Looking Ahead

Back at home that evening, our thoughts were already on the following weekend.

This little city adventure had been fun, but it was only the warm-up.

Ahead of us lay the road trip we had been looking forward to for weeks: a journey back to my hometown of Kuala Terengganu, where family memories, favourite foods, beautiful beaches, and familiar streets were waiting to welcome us home once again.

Stay tuned as we hit the road and return to Kuala Terengganu for our next adventure!