The Best Briyani In Town ... i swear...

I was introduced to this place few years back by friends who are already hooked up by the deliciousness of their Nasi Briyani. Back then, we were on our way back from a camping trip in Penang to Kulim. A stop by at this nasi kandar restaurant to fill up, since our breakfast that morning were only sandwiches. It was amazing at that time.. i was keep thinking of the Briyani.. the softness, the fragrant smell, arghhh... but being me.. though i live in Kulim, Penang map was not like at the back of my hand.... Few attempts to go to that place again failed..

Last week, school holiday, all the time we have to spend, we were looking for a place to eat before we head to Feringghi, i suggested to wifey, why dont we make another attempt to that place again.. The kids at the back, realizing that we are stopping by for lunch, start making the zoo noises... but never mind that.. soon as we exit ferry, i bravely drove thru the maze of Little India.. wrong!.. 15 minutes spent.. cant find the restaurant.. stopped and asked around.. they pointed out Campbell Street.. i nodded.. i see.. i see.... but the truth is i have no frickin' idea where the heck Campbell Street is.. but crap... i must find this place.. Few U turns, left and right, small road i never imagine that they existed before.. suddently, bang!! there it is... standing majestically on our left side... yahoooo.. we ve arrived!!! we ve arrived!!

Like a mad man who havent eat for 102 years, we all quickly barged in to the restaurant.. go to the counter, ordered, waiting... waiting... the drink came... waiting... and finally the Briyani is served.. this will be the testamony of this place.. is it really good as we had them before or, we were hungry campers back then..

the first bite, yummmm... i m speechless.. the softness, the fragrant smell, the spices mix... they are really wonderful. The Nasi Briyani is a really stand out... the real thing that you can even eat it on its own. no curry, chicken, beef, or lamb needed..

i would strongly reccomend anyone in the world to try this place... where?

Established since 1907

hehheheee... koro kan gua.. Hameediah pun tak tau nak pi macamana.. apa nak buat..

Viva La Rafa

No. 1 for No. 1 No.2 for No. 2

Its all started with heavy psychological tension game from Rafael Nadal camp to Roger Federer's. Rafa claimed that he is tired and kicked out after a gruesome 5 hours plus match with fellow Spaniard Verdasco. With less than 40 hours rest time compared to Fed's 2 days of long sleep and mental preparation, Rafa is to match the world claimed The Best of All Time Player.

Many people doubt Rafa will retain the No 1 throne for long. Hardcourt turf is the challenge. And he is just 22. Dang!

To my eyes, the final game was very psychological tension, highly technical and energy consuming. Federer tried to tire down Rafa with deep shot to the left and right of the court, (copy from Rafa) drop shots, but Rafa super fit, unlimited energy where the heck he got them from is major major problem to Fed. If its not due to too many unforced errors from Fed, he could have make it. Maybe... The fact the Rafa managed to return back all the Fed's unbelievable shots, really killed Fed's game.

Rafa also produced more aces in the game.

Anyway, it was indeed and epic match between the two living legends. Rafa clearly is far fitter than Federer. Power of banana maybe?

We're jammin' I wanna jam it wid you.

Metallica wannabe

SMSJ 1987-1991

i feel the need.. the need to jam...

We're jammin' I wanna jam it wid you.

We're jammin', jammin',And I hope you like jammin', too.

Lion Iron Zion

... aku sedang bermurung dengan kedahsyatan serangan regim zionis keatas Gaza. zalim... sangat zalim. aku menyeru utk kita bersama sama berdoa utk keselamatan umat islam di dunia dari kekejaman kafirun. depa ni bangsa yg mmg tujuan hidup dia nak memusnahkan islam. baik yg diluar negara, mahupun yg didalam negara kita.

nak pegi perang ke gaza, kita tak mampu... kita dirikan solat hajat... bacakan surah al-fil byk2. Allah bersama sama kita. Aku teringat tentang kisah bapa saudara Nabi s.a.w, Saidina Hamzah r.a sendiri yang terkorban dalam peperangan menentang kafir ni. Apalah sangat pengorbanan kita ni berbanding pengorbanan mereka. kita skang ni, kena gertak dengan kapir sikit, dah nak terlucut seluar.. apa lagi nak perang dengan depa. Nak implement hukum Allah dalam negara sendiri pun kita takut.. takut org2 kapir dalam negara ni marah.. Astargfirullah.. bolehke macam ni. Takut dengan Allah ke, takut dengan kapir? Kalau cakap kita pengecut, bacul, kita marah.. tapi tu la HAKIKAT sebenarnya.

Sebelum negara kita sampai ketahap mcm palestine, bosnia... elok kalau kita contain awal2.. Isytiharkan hukum Allah dalam negara ni.. sapa nak memerintah lantak la..

Subhanallah.. Alhamdulillah... Lailahaillallah.. Allahuakbar!!!

31 December 2008

Last day of the year. Sun is bright, i forecasted the whole day will be excellent.

Spent last weekend with in laws @ Temerloh. Had a load of fun. Genting Highland was our destination that Mrs Hatta longing for many years. Practically because of the cable car maybe? Not sure why she fancy cable car much.. but its a joyous ride i admit. GH claimed that it is the fastest cable car in the world.. running for 3.4km.

We took the outdoor theme park all ride package. Basically, we have no clue where to head. From looking at the brochure @ the net, outdoor looks fun. So lucky Mrs Hatta purchased the ticket from the net. Not only they are cheaper, we save hours of queue time.
Loaded with large 1901 New York Beef sausage, i am ready for fun... game on!!. Our first ride, Tea Cup... erkkk.. for my kids of course. I paired up with Dea. Mrs Hatta with Iman and Akid (our nephew). Dea is definitely a spinner. She spin and spin non stop. Within second, i started to feel dizzy.. like almost throwing up. Damn.. i underestimate this bloody tea cup ride. They look so innocent, yet they are so killing. Theres one young chinese couple, from the very beginning to the end, they are spinning like crazy, soo fast i bet no one will be able to spin that fast for that duration. I was really amazed with them. The ride lasted for abt 5 mins i guess.. i felt it like forever.. all the minutes i was praying for them to finish early. Dea keep on spinnig and enjoying.. Daddy almost throw up and knocked out. Once its over, i quickly jumped out of the cup.. cursing.

Heading for the next ride.. i saw Malaysia's First Cyclone infront. But my head so dizzy.. dang!!.. Skipped that..

With my head still unwinded, we played may others... Iman and Akid played junior bumper car.. he really digged that. Dea played bug ride for many rounds.. Cowboy ride, Train, etc etc..

At 7pm, wheather was really bad.. thick fog threat GH to close most of the play. We can barely see beyond 20 meters. Then we decided its time to wrap.. phew...

Welcoming 2009. Hoping for the best and amin, all of our prayers to be answered. Insyallah.

ww52 entry. Approaching the last week of 2008

What going on out and about?
Hari Raya Haji hari tu, aku balik kampung. Majlis Korban. The best part, senior citizens kat kampung kali ni, cuma layan sigop, tengok dan beri arahan.. geng2 pelapis kena kerja. Dari start turunkan lembu dari lori, ikat, kasi jatuh (this is the most chalengging part utk rookie macam aku) dan position utk sembelih.. Bab lapah dan timbang, haa.. part tu depa buat.. hasilnya, aku sakit pinggang sampai dekat seminggu. 2 ekor beb.. mmg best. Hari plak tu hujan. Masa ni, dapat jumpa member2 kampung lama yang dan berkurun tak in touch, shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand gotong royong. All my salute to abah aku, dan adik aku Faiz. Depa kerja keras lebih dari aku. Tak leh celen. Seminggu dok kampung, mcm2 aktiviti aku buat. Selain dari aku menyetelkan lembu2 tu (sup urat, gear box, dan segala macam hasil mahsul lembu), Kami buat homemade satay ... hehehehe.. boleh la.. Dan buat kali pertama kalinya dalam sejarah hidup, aku bawak both parents aku pi tengok wayang. Tak kira la cerita apa.. janji outing tengok wayang. Hari tu plak ada cerita Cicakman2, Los and Faun, The Day The Earth Stood Still. Timbang punya timbang, kami pilih tengok cerita omputih. hehehhee.. Layan.. Ekin belanja.



Balik kulim hari Sabtu.. aku miss Dept Annual dinner aku.. Ada jugak dalam hati utk catch up.. tapi tak sempat.. On the way back, bermacam persinggahan.. First pit stop Nilai 3.. Pergh wa cakap lu... bawak bini korang pi sini, depa boleh leburkan $$ dalam sekelip mato. macam macam ado... Hasilnya, boot kereta aku penuh.. sampai cover cermin belakang.. ko bayangkan apa yg diborong Mrs Hatta.




Fire fighting kat opis continue... Whole week was so goddamn busy.. mmg busy. escalations, fire fighting, bomb explosions, you name it. I got 3 angry GMs eyeballing me everyday.. luckily, i m as cold as ice.... steady as rock... (you think so.. ? hell to the no.. they scare the hell out of my pants).



Tomorrow, i ll be sending wifey and kids balik kampung. They ll take morning flight to Kuantan. I ll meet them in Temerloh. I have to drive solo on Thursday.


Taking the Christmas weekend off, we ll spend the weekend in Temerloh.. Many plannings drafted.



Ciao!
- Will Liverpool be the champion?
- When will Chong Wei be able to beat Lin Dan?
- Can Obama save the world?
- What it takes to implement Hudud in Malaysia?

Our house's latest development. Almost complete.


Iman with Ben Tennyson @ The Curve


Dea and Iman in Tutu Train @ Sunway Carnival Mall.
With a single receipt purchase of $50, you ll get one free Tutu Train Ride. What a rip off!!!. "They" are playing with our kid's emotion to rip us off.. ni yang wa nak terus membebel ni..

Iman latest addiction. Wall-e.

"A" for Axiom

"B" for Buy N Large. Your very best friend.

Mrs Hatta score at Megamall toy shop for $5.90. What a steal!!

.. Hatta @ Kulim

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