IPH Day 1 │ Haji Gany!

Heavy downpour!

The afternoon heat was unbearable so we spent our time indoors till evening.

We had intended to go on a walkabout to Gerbang Malam less than a kilometer away.

Alas a heavy downpour at half past seven put paid our plans. We waited for about two hours for the rain to subside to a drizzle, and in that time most if not all of the eateries at Gerbang Malam had closed for the night. 

Our immediate options for dinner were a couple of coffee shops across The Majestic along Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar but they were also in the midst of closing up. 

We then continue to Jalan Yang Kalsom and eventually ended up at Haji Gany Nasi Kandar, an Indian Muslim restaurant that was open around the clock. 

We took our seats and ordered a simple meal of:

• Maggi Mee Goreng
• Roti Canai Sardin 
• 2 Coca-Cola 

for a grand total of only RM14.50 (approximately USD/EUR3). We then made our way back to The Majestic. 

Stay tuned for our next video as we have breakfast at Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum!

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📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pg1ZdN6CEDWJgzwR9

Restoran HAJI GANY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y62M3ebg6BZNxiNH9

KCH Day 4 │ My Village Barok • Manuk Pansuh!

Manuk Pansuh!

We picked you up again after coming back from our market hunt at Kenyalang Park Market.

We got home at half past eight and showered, then chilled till evening. During the course of our conversation yesterday with Robin of Borneo Headhunters Tattoo he had recommended we try a local dish called Manuk Pansuh that can be found across the Waterfront at a place called Kampung Gersik.

We then searched online and found a restaurant called My Village Barok Bistro serving the very dish we were looking for. At five in the evening we hopped into the rental car headed to Kampung Gersik.

The drive took twenty minutes and parking proved trick, so we had to park a short distance away. My Village Barok is located beside the Sarawak river so we took the scenic route along its  riverbank until we reached the restaurant.

Known for its vintage atmosphere and a menu that is based on local dishes, My Village Barok is described as having a vintage feel with Borneo touches the name evokes a sense of traditional or rustic ambiance, which is reflected in the restaurant's decor and menu. 

Our first time here we carefully perused their online menu before finally ordering the:

• Manuk (Chicken) Pansuh
• Ikan Terubuk Masin
• Umai Ikan
• Midin Belacan 
• Iced Green Tea Lemon
• Iced Assamboi Limau Kasturi
• 2 plates of White Rice

Our sumptuous Sarawakian feast came to RM80.50 (approximately USD19/EUR17).

We realised that we had a little too much to eat and needed to walk off some of the calories. Since we were right by the Sarawak river we went for a stroll along its riverbank to the I ❤️Kuching signboard and back. We then hopped back into the rental car and made the ten-minute drive back to Adelyn's homestay.

Soon as we got back and showered it began to rain heavily. We were thankful as it would cool down the weather in Kuching that was getting very hot and humid.

Stay tuned for the next video as we leave at the crack of dawn hoping to see orangutans!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

My Village Barok - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Reup9Q8j5PfakpWA6

Waterfront Kampung Gersik - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KkxQtYHNxWMaXSgRA

KT Day 1 │ Lim Sian Tian • Zeeror Mini Market!

Dinner at Batu Buruk!

We picked you up again waking up at half past five in the evening, freshened up then walked over to the home. I began downloading the videos from today while Cat busied herself cleaning the front porch. We left Brendan behind to left him enjoy his beauty sleep and left word to let us know when he's awake and hungry.

We spent the next hour or so doing various chores before we got a text from Brendan. We met up with him at the parking space opposite the rest house and drove out at 9:00pm. 

We drove aimlessly for a while as we weighed our options for dinner then BiBi's fuel warning came on forcing us to Batu Buruk in search of a Petronas station. 

We then spotted a cluster of food stalls along TY Hotel and decided to check it out. We eventually settled on Zeeror Burger that also served Thai cuisine and ordered the:

• Beef Bone Soup
• Tom Yum Chicken
• Nasi Goreng Kampung
• 2 plates of white rice
• 2 plain Omelettes
• a serving of Keropok Lekor
• 2 Iced Lemon Tea 
• Watermelon Juice 

We later added an Oblong Chicken Burger Special as well as a Double Beef Burger for a grand total of RM62.00 (approximately USD14/EUR13). 

Our succulent dinner out of the way we then hopped back into BiBi for a short drive to the Batu Buruk Petronas station. Here we filled up RM100.00 worth of fuel (approximately USD23/EUR21) before driving back to the home. We then spent another hour here as I worked on our videos while Cat busied herself with little chores here and there.

By the time we got back to the rest house it was close to midnight. Stay tuned for our next video as we have breakfast at an unlikely location!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Zeeror Mini Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/C3XguRrbFEBSbnos5

Petronas Batu Burok - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wanXU8j6Guz3JBL77

JAKARTA Jaunt Pt2 │ Sarinah Mall

Padang Lunch!

We picked you up again as we hailed another fixed fare Bluebird taxi for IDR77,000 (approximately MYR21/USD5/EUR5) to Sarinah Mall. We arrived at 12:20pm and walked into Sari Ratu Kitchen to have traditional Padang cuisine which consisted of:

• a plate of Urap (steamed vegetables)
• a plate of Sambal Eggplant
• a cut of Beef Rendang 
• a plate of Ayam Gulai (chicken curry)
• a bowl of Sop Buntut (oxtail soup)
• 2 plates of white rice
• 2 sugar free Iced tea

for  grand total of IDR367,290 (approximately MYR99/USD23/EUR22).

After lunch we headed up a floor to get more of our favourite fragrance from the Carl & Claire perfume stall. We ended up with six 30ML bottles of various fragrances that came  to IDR1,674,000 but since we presented our passports we were eligible to a 5% discount which brought the total down to IDR1,590,300 (approximately MYR430/USD98/EUR94).

We then got 3 bucket hats for each of us from Kamalika Artprints that came to IDR360,000 (approximately MYR97/USD22/EUR21).

We were done with Sarinah Mall, so be sure to catch our next video as we walked to Grand Indonesia!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Sarinah Mall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YrWc31CXLyQB2pucA

Sari Ratu Sarinah - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TWbVCEFsL43tWXRu6

Anjung Senja Kota Kinabalu: Tanjung Emas Lot 13

Dinner by the Coast!

We settled into our homestay and after an hour or so we headed out for an early dinner, since the only thing we had was the meal served on the plane. 

We took a stroll along Jalan Coastal, part of Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens or Kota Kinabalu Coastal Highway which is a major highway in Kota Kinabalu city. It was built on reclaimed land in the 1990s and it was part of the Kota Kinabalu coastal development project.

A ten minute walk later and we were at Anjung Senja, where there were rows of seafood stalls. We eventually decided on stall number 13 called Tanjung Emas and settled on:

• Grilled Ikan Belais (Streaked Spinefoot)
• Buttered Udang Galah (Lobster) 
• a bowl of Chicken Tomyam
• a plate of Rumpai Laut (Local Seaweed)
• a plate of large Kerang (Clams)
• 2 Omelettes
• 3 plates of white rice
• 1 hot coffee
• 2 Iced Honey Lemon

Our first dinner in Kota Kinabalu came to RM170.00 (approximately USD26/EUR24). A little steep, but the food was great. The experience of watching the sun set as we dined was priceless.

We then took a leisurely stroll back to the homestay stopping by a mini mart on the way to get some provisions.

With nothing planned tomorrow stay tuned to see what we're up to next!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Klagan @ Riverson Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/m8Q3wjapphY1A8Y77

Anjung Senja - https://maps.app.goo.gl/znTHhDqdWHW3ALvMA

Tanjung Emas Lot 13 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oNUzjua5nXdr3vSy8

Warung NORAZILA Chabang 3

Nasi Minyak!

We picked you up again as we awoke from our afternoon siesta. With nothing planned we bounced around a few options before deciding on an old favourite coffee shop in Chabang Tiga.

We have a very long history with Warung Norazila dating back to the days when we used to live in Kuala Terengganu.

Being a fully-bred Terengganu boy it is my assertion that the Terengganu Nasi Dagang is the one true king, while all other variants mere pretenders to the throne. 

I grew up on a lot of things, but the one dish that I identify the most with my childhood is Nasi Dagang. In my prepubescent days I only need to head to the local market for my regular fix; any roadside stall worth its salt will serve the Nasi Dagang (wrapped in banana leaf) on any given morning.

Later in life the Nasi Dagang was not so plentiful, and I would usually head to Simpang Tokku to a shop located directly opposite the Shell petrol station for my fix. The Nasi Dagang stall that I frequented was run by a pair of sisters with identical protruding front teeth (the sisters were however, not identical twins. They were not even twins, come to think of it.)

We moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2002 and came back every now and then, and each time we made sure Simpang Tokku was high in our list of places of interest. Then a few years ago the unimaginable happened; the sisters stopped selling their Nasi Dagang at Simpang Tokku!

Faced with the prospect of going through life devoid of my Nasi Dagang I began an earnest search for the sisters with the protruding teeth. Searching long and hard (bless the internet) yielded several clues and clear indications, and on our very next trip to Kuala Terengganu we found Warong Norazila. Apparently the sisters ran both the Simpang Tokku and Kuala Ibai stalls up until a few years ago and have since retired. They let go of the Simpang Tokku stall and left the Kuala Ibai stall in the hands of their successors (nieces and other assortment of relatives).

We recently read online that Warung Norazila had revived its stall in the original spot in Simpang Tokku, which was where we were heading to dinner. We arrived at half past six and promptly ordered:

• 2 Nasi Minyak with Beef Gulai
• 1 Nasi Minyak with Chicken Gulai
• 1 Nasi Kunyit with Ikan Tongkol
• 3 Iced Teas
• 2 packets of sweet cakes 

for a grand total of only RM41.00 (approximately USD9/EUR8).

We then received an invitation from my old friend Vinodh to have dinner with him at a restaurant very close to the Airbnb. Since we already had dinner we agreed to join him and his merry gang of wine tasters for drinks later.

We left Warung Norazila at half past seven and went in search of lip balm. We eventually found a pharmacy along Jalan Sultan Ismail. We then proceeded to my late Aunty's house to drop off the flip flops we got earlier in the day, as well as check up on things.

We then drove back to the Airbnb and walked a short distance to Restoran Ocean where we were meeting Vinodh and his friends. For the next four hours we chatted and caught up with old times as bottles of spirits kept us company. We broke off at one in the morning then walked over to Ali Spices Restaurant right next to the Airbnb for supper.

A thosai, cheese nan and a bevy of drinks later for RM16.50 (approximately USD4/EUR3) we headed back to the Airbnb to retire for the next.

Breakfast tomorrow is in the balance, so perhaps we will pick you up for lunch instead?

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Deru Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoLSjge7Lj5Vf4T39

Warung Norazila Chabang 3 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zWiEwudt9SafNs7W7

Restaurant Ocean - https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTCRHs634F3tKuvL6

Nasi Dagang KAK PAH

Nasi Dagang!

There was a debate raging about which Nasi Dagang is the best in Kuala Terengganu. In our minds there is no such thing as a 'better' Nasi Dagang, just a case of it being different, but equally good. While Nasi Dagang Atas Tol has a sweeter gravy and better presented, but we still thought Kak Pah's gravy held a slight edge in terms of authenticity of taste. It can be surmised from various opinions that my generation still prefer Kak Pah, while the younger set were inclined towards Atas Tol. Does it boil down to the 'sweet tooth' factor?

After the 14-hour spring cleaning of yesterday we slept in and awoke at 9:00am. An hour later we left the Airbnb and drove the short distance to Nasi Dagang Kak Pah. We then promptly ordered:

• 3 plates of Nasi Dagang Ikan Tongkol (Mackerel Tuna)
• 2 Iced Lemon Tea
• 1 hot Nescafe 

for a grand total of only RM25.00 (approximately USD/EUR5).

We then hopped back into BiBi and went on a drive.  Be sure to catch our upcoming video of our drive down memory lane!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Deru Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoLSjge7Lj5Vf4T39

Kak Pah Nasi Dagang - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pX4qDYxgcfX81qSQ8

Pantai PENARIK: Ombak Pantai • QM Celup Tepung

Pantai Penarik!

We took the scenic route along the coastal road and soon arrived at the restaurant Ombak Pantai at a quarter to twelve situated right on the beach of Pantai Penarik.

We we enjoyed the scenery and had a simple early lunch of:

• 2 plates of Fried Vermicelli 
• a plate of Fried Yellow Noodles
• a skewer of Sata
• 30 sticks of Keropok Lekor
• a bevy of fruit juices and drinks 

for a grand total of RM69.50 (approximately USD15/EUR14).

We then resumed our drive to Kota Bharu where we met up with my cousin Emily to catch up with each other and discuss matters pertaining to our late Aunty's estate.

Later in the evening we drove back to Kuala Terengganu, again taking the scenic route where we found ourselves back at Pantai Penarik. Seeing as Ombak Pantai was packed we decided on another Celup Tepung (various deep fried seafood dipped in flour) restaurant. 

This time around we decided on QM Celup Tepung Pesisir Pantai for a quick bite of:

• Fried Yellow Noodles 
• Maggi Mee Soup
• 2 sets of the Keropok Lekor (12 sticks per set)
• 1 Ikan Kembung ICT (Mackerel dipped in flour and deep fried)
• A round of drinks 

Our quaint dinner by the sea came to RM37.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

We then resumed our drive and finally arrived at the Airbnb at 10:15pm.

We hoped to retire early and be well rested since a big day awaits us tomorrow as we had a 9:00am appointment Zuhdi of Terengganu Cleaning Services. Please stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Pantai Penarik - https://maps.app.goo.gl/s4Bs9JyC5WrpK4jg6

Ombak Pantai Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BpuUn5T9PGL6VrTQ8

QM Celup Tepung Pesisir Pantai - https://maps.app.goo.gl/F9DxzGFy5cTUF3To7

Deru Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoLSjge7Lj5Vf4T39

Warung SURIA

Terengganu breakfast!

Knackered by yesterday's shenanigans we slept in and awoke at eight.

After running an errand or two we finally headed to breakfast at Warung Suria, a roadside coffee shop along Jalan Persinggahan near the Primula Hotel that sold mostly local delicacies.

As soon as we arrived Brendan took a seat while we headed to the buffet styled serving area and promptly ordered:

• Nasi Dagang with Fish for Cat and I 
• Nasi Dagang with Chicken for Brendan 
• a hot Nescafe 
• 3 Iced Lemon Tea

Together with 20 pieces of Kuih Boom our first breakfast in Kuala Terengganu came to RM36.50 (approximately USD8/EUR7). Sustenance received we then hopped back into BiBi and began our drive to Kota Bharu.

Be sure to catch our upcoming video of our day trip to Kota Bharu as well as our daytime and nighttime pitstops at Pantai Penarik!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Deru Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoLSjge7Lj5Vf4T39

Warung Suria - https://maps.app.goo.gl/smWCa7T3iG92jkza8

D'PERAHU Seafood

Terengganu seafood!

We awoke from our slumber late in the evening and after freshening up made our way down to the car park. 

We first drove to my late Aunty's place to make sure her gate was not "straddled and met up with a neighbour who empathised with our plight. He too felt that Vivienne and husband was too much, and offered his advice on how to handle the matter.

We bade Heng farewell and headed to the Petronas station in Batu Buruk to refuel and noted that the 466km drive consumed RM86.78 or 40.36 litres worth of petrol (approximately USD18/EUR17). This meant that BiBi gave us 11.54 kilometers to the litre, which we thought was fair.

We then headed back to our dinner destination, D'Perahu Seafood.

In all honestly we could not recall if we had been here before, but we have been to the various seafood stalls here many times before. With ample parking and abundance of choice this area nicknamed "Benteng" (which literally means fortress) has been our firm favourite when seeking seafood in town.

We were rather early so had D'Perahu Seafood almost all to ourselves. We perused their menu and eventually ended up ordering:

• Ikan Jemuduk (Giant Trevally) Bakar Berempah  
• Sotong (Calamari) Telur Masin 
• Tomyam Ayam 
• 2 plain Omelettes 
• 4 White Rice
• Blue Lemon Mojito
• Lemon Lychee Mojito
• Mango Mojito 

for a grand total of RM116.00 (approximately USD25/EUR23). After our sumptuous dinner we went on a leisurely drive around town before making our way back to the Airbnb to settle in for the night.

Be sure to catch our next video of the following morning where we have traditional Terengganu breakfast at a stall just a five-minute walk away from the Airbnb!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Deru Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljh8VkBD6Ek86o5E6

PETRONAS Batu Buruk - https://maps.app.goo.gl/CxfTK9NViVZWTaNL8

D'Perahu Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2vCsE4r4N5P4awLA

Tapak Urban Street Dining @Cyberjaya

Food trucks!

We picked you up again after making the round trip to our home and back. A drive that took a little over two hours, we eventually found ourselves at the Tapak Urban Street Dining located at the Park and Ride area of Cyberjaya, our favourite food truck colony. This food truck was among the first outdoor dining we ever went to after lockdown, it was a little nostalgic.

Alas our favourite Mexican food truck did not ply its dishes here anymore. The quesadilla was exceptional so it was a shame. No matter, we took our time browsing the various trucks here and finally settled on:

• French Fries for RM8.00
• Trouble Triple Burger for RM25.00
• 2 Chicken Tomyam sets for RM24.00
• 3 types of beverage for RM15.00

Our dinner under the stars came to RM72.00 (approximately USD15/EUR14) to which led us to believe that perhaps the cost of living here is higher than Kuala Lumpur.

We might be having one last meal in Putrajaya tomorrow so we could perhaps put our theory to the test?

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Tapak Urban Street Dining @Cyberjaya

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/pFEy5GNGxbYrueBp7

Plaza Mahkota (GREENWASH Laundrette │ Asam Pedas LIMA BERADIK)

Asam Pedas Again!

After checking into the Airbnb at Mahkota Apartments we decided on an early lunch. We took the elevator down to the ground floor and explored the former site of Mahkota Hotel situated a block away. It stood desolate but surprisingly retained much of its grandeur and was not in any way run down.

We then hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM5.00 (approximately USD/EUR1) to Greenwash Laundrette barely a kilometre away in the Plaza Mahkota area to do a spot of laundry. While waiting for our wash to be done we walked across the street hoping to have lunch at Restoran 35 but were rudely shooed away!

We walked a few doors down to Asam Pedas Claypot Lima Beradik where the friendly proprietor welcomed us warmly. Cat and I shared a bowl of Stingray cooked in Asam Pedas and a plate of Ayam Penyet while Brendan had the Chicken Tomyam and large omelette.

As we waited for our lunch to be served we walked back across the street to the laundromat to move our clothes from the washer to the dryer. The washer was RM6.00 a load (approximately USD/EUR1) while the dryer was RM5.00 a load (also approximately USD/EUR1).

We walked back and soon began to enjoy our lunch with a round of drinks came to RM60.00 (approximately USD12/EUR13). We then walked back to Greenwash Laundrette, settled our clothes then hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM6.00 (approximately USD/EUR1) back to the Airbnb while Brendan took a walk to Dataran Pahlawan.

Catch you all soon!

📍 Location:

Greenwash Laundrette - https://goo.gl/maps/ryEffVd7KMhqD1ev8

Asam Pedas Claypot Lima Beradik - https://goo.gl/maps/UnqHtZELH2C5ukSN9

Perhentian Kuih Kampung

Asam Pedas!

After checking into our Airbnb we decided to have lunch and headed to a renowned local eatery called Perhentian Kuih Kampung hardly a kilometre's walk away. Be sure to check the next video as well.

Cat and I had the Stingray in Asam Pedas Apak while Brendan had Chicken Rice. We also added a bevy of local cakes too plentiful to list out and together with a round of drinks our lunch came to RM51.20 (approximately USD11/EUR10).

We walked back to the Airbnb via a different and shorter route where we began unpacking.

We were planning to have a Portuguese dinner tonight so please stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Perhentian Kuih Kampong - https://goo.gl/maps/yKjTbfRc6XMhgqMd9

NYONYA COLOURS @ NU Sentral

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We were on a mall hopping mission again! We took the free GOKL Red Line bus from our home to KL Sentral, and before hopping on the MRT to 1 Utama Shopping Centre we thought we would seek sustenance first.

We made our way to Quiziin Food Court at Level 3 but perhaps due to it being the first day of Ramadan most of the stalls were not opened.

We then made our way back along Level 3 to Nyonya Colours where we ordered the A set which consisted of half boiled eggs with toast, and Teh Tarik to boot. Our perennial favourite and a quite typical Malaysian breakfast and our perennial favourite.

It all came to RM19.60 (approximately USD5/EUR4) and seeing as it was in a mall, we thought it reasonably priced.

Energised, let our walkabout begin!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Nyonya Colors NU Sentral - https://goo.gl/maps/VYCFuAE4xjLzjtYN8

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

AIR KEROH R&R (Southbound)

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Melaka Trip Day 1! 

Since coming back from Kuala Terengganu, and subsequently testing positive for Covid-19 in late November we spent our entire time in our apartment. Even through the Christmas period right up to New Year's we obediently stayed home, except for the odd outing for errands and to celebrate Cat' birthday.

Eager to move on from the recent medical misfortune while at the same time ever mindful of keeping safe, we made a spur of the moment booking with Airbnb for an apartment in Melaka town for the weekend. Learning from our past mistakes in Kuala Terengganu, we vowed to only stay in Airbnb apartments that had a washing machine so that we could observe our strict SOPs. As is our usual practice at home, each time we come back from an outing we will shower, change our clothes, and immediately wash each article of clothing. Hotel rooms will no longer be considered at this point in time.

Before we could make our way to Melaka, I had to attend a scheduled medical check-up at KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital. I concluded the check-up at noon, and we took a leisurely drive down to Melaka (I haven't been behind the wheel for a while, not since coming back from Kuala Terengganu).

After a leisurely two-hour drive, we decided to have lunch at the Air Keroh R&R for lunch. After a short stroll along the stalls:

• Cat ordered the Nasi Lemak with Sotong (Squid) for RM5.50
• I ordered the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Goreng Berempah (Crispy Spiced Fried Chicken) for RM4.00
• Brendan decided on the Nasi Kandar with Ayam Goreng ('Shouldered' Rice with Fried Chicken) for RM6.00
• Our various beverages totalled RM6.70

This proper everyday breakfast for the everyday man came to RM22.20 (approximately USD5.40/EUR4.70) which was a very reasonable sum, and with lunch out of the way we continued our leisurely drive to Melaka town.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

R&R Ayer Keroh (Southbound) - https://goo.gl/maps/1ydyJ7d9pRsiXwYJ8

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

Warung Bidara POKMAN

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Kuala Terengganu Trip Day 5! 

Eager to make up for yesterday's disappointment with the Ikan Celup Tepung (ICT for short, which literally means Fish dipped in Flour) we picked Vinodh up again at 4:30pm and within half an hour found ourselves back in Kampung Tok Jembal.

This time we were single minded in our purpose, and picked an ICT stall that Vinodh usually goes to when he needs to pick up his mother from Kuala Terengganu's Sultan Mahmud Airport. Located to the north and beside the runway, Vinodh will usually sit here at Warung Bidara Pokman and watch his mother's particular flight land before picking her up. Genius, right?

We went a little overboard and ordered a plate of everything they had to offer! We sampled their flour-dipped fish (of course), prawns and squid, while ordering their Pisang Goreng (Banana Fritters). To top things off we ordered several plates of their Keropok Lekor (and why not?) as well.

Vinodh was truly astonished by the amount by the amount of food we ordered, and was even more amazed that we managed to (almost) finish everything off. You could say we ended our KT trip with a bang!

Our meal came to RM77 (approximately USD18/EUR16) which in hindsight is very reasonable since we did go overboard when we ordered. We highly recommend Warung Bidara Pokman if you're looking for an authentic Ikan Celup Tepung experience.

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📍 Location:

Warung Bidara (Pokman) - https://goo.gl/maps/imiPV4f8dyJLXgmL9

Sultan Mahmud Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/yhNPKUg5uFVSNFCaA

AISAH AWANG Gerai 27 Pasar Kedai Payang

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Kuala Terengganu Trip Day 5! 

It is our fifth and final day in Kuala Terengganu, and we planned to cap off our trip with a market hunt at the Pasar Kedai Payang. Before commencing the hunt, we paid a visit to the food court here. 

The Millennial declined our invitation to the market hunt, and so it was just the two of us on this morning sojourn.

We broke the duck and finally had something other than Nasi Dagang at an unnamed stall. We noticed a small signboard that said "Aisah Binti Awang", and the stall's number was 27.

We had Laksa Kuah Putih at On The Way a few days ago, and this time we tried the same dish here as well.

The verdict? It was a different but equally good take on our favourite local noodle dish, and we were pleasantly surprised. And the damage? Together with a round of beverages for everyone the total came to an astonishing RM16.50 (approximately USD3.90/EUR3.50), talk about the everyday food for the everyday man!

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📍 Location:

Food Court Pasar Kedai Payang - https://goo.gl/maps/LPTAUZWCnHNB2qxH9

Kedai Makan MYM

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Kuala Terengganu Trip Day 4! 

We had made plans with my good old friend Vinodh to have dinner at one of the Ikan Celup Tepung (ICT, or fish dipped in flour) in the Seberang Takir area. Alas, we left our hotel late in the evening, picked Vinodh up and by the time we reached Seberang Takir it was already dusk.

We drove around Seberang Takir for an hour before calling it quits and headed back to Kuala Terengganu town. Vinodh then suggested we try his favourite late-night hangout that served an excellent version of the local Nasi Minyak (fragrant rice dish that can be directly translated to "Oily Rice") variant.

Kedai Makan MYM is located in close proximity to the Pasar Kedai Payang and Istana Maziah. We placed our orders and sat down to enjoy Nasi Minyak like no other, and quite unlike the ones you will usually find in the West Coast of Peninsula Malaysia. Different, but amazing just the same.

This time around we were not able to quote the price of our meal for four, since Vinodh graciously footed the bill. All the same and believe you me it would not have breached RM10 per person!

If you're looking for a late-night meal do pay Kedai Makan MYM a visit, you won't be disappointed!

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📍 Location:

Kedai Makan MYM - https://goo.gl/maps/J88JwhRciVBQUAaM9

Nasi Dagang ATAS TOL

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Kuala Terengganu Trip Day 4! 

There is a debate raging about which Nasi Dagang is the best in Kuala Terengganu. This morning we aim to determine if there is such a thing as a 'better' Nasi Dagang, or it is just a case of different, but equally good.

We woke up incredibly early and headed to the Nasi Dagang Atas (NDAT) Tol 3 outlet located at Jalan Hiliran, Kampung Tok Ku which was the nearest outlet to us. We read online that large crowds will form long queues, so we took the initiative to come as early as possible, in this case before 6:30am!

Much has been said about NDAT, and we were excited to try their dishes. The Millennial had a long night of assignments and decided to give NDAT a miss, to his loss.

We promptly ordered, paid, and sat down sat down to enjoy (in our minds) the second best Nasi Dagang in all of Terengganu. We agree with Vinodh's conclusion that NDAT's Nasi Dagang has a sweeter gravy and better presented, but still thought Kak Pah's gravy held a slight edge in terms of authenticity of taste. It can be surmised from various opinions that my generation still prefer Kak Pah, while the younger set were inclined towards NDAT. Does it boil down to the 'sweet tooth' factor?

The entire breakfast including beverages for the both of us (Brendan was still asleep) came to RM14.00 (approximately USD3.30/EUR3) which in our minds was very reasonably priced given that NDAT was now a household name.

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📍 Location:

Nasi Dagang Atas Tol 3 - https://goo.gl/maps/J88JwhRciVBQUAaM9

Restoran ON THE WAY

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Kuala Terengganu Trip Day 3! 

We spent a gruelling but satisfying three hours at my Aunty's house sorting out her front porch, and by the time we were done lunchtime had quietly passed us by. Not wanting to dwell on the matter we immediately made our way to Kampung Cina, and to a local eatery called On the Way.

We heard so many good things about this place and we had our hopes up and were mighty glad we were not disappointed. Famished after all that arduous work we put in earlier we ordered the:

• Laksa Kuah Putih

• Laksa Kuah Merah

• Laksam Kuah Putih

• Cheesy Fries 

• Rojak Betik 

• and a multitude of beverages and fruit juices

To set the record straight, despite someone's insistence the Rojak Betik here does not resemble my favourite Ceranang at all!

Knowing that On the Way would not be cheap and partly to give ourselves a treat after all that hard labour we were kind of expecting our meal to come to RM76.20 (approximately USD18/EUR16). Still, we highly recommend On the Way if you're looking for delicious authentic Terengganu cuisine, just don't expect to find Ceranang here.

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📍 Location:

Restoran On The Way - https://goo.gl/maps/QkoARiDhKwrvuA129