For Foodie By Foodie

If there is at least a human being in the whole wide world who doesn't have an appeal towards food, i would probably go to him/her and slap them right on the face while asking them to wake up and be realistic. Alright just kidding. First thing first, i don't practically go to some strangers and unnecessarily give them a high five on the face. Second, you know it, everybody should love food! And I'm not saying this as if i'm a big fat girl with gigantic hips who eats all day long and gets agrrieved on the idea of being hungry even just for a minute or so. Although I am less resistant towards food, or maybe food is less resistant towards me (I'm not sure which one), I still consume the normal amount of food intake (I think so). Minus certain times like Eid or festivals, gathering or during depression. And I love going to new restaurants/cafes to try out different dishes each time. Especially the ones that serve tasty food followed by incredulously reasonable list of bills. Reasonable price range, that's the jackpot.

So last few days I went to this one cafe with my buddy, the cafe was actually recommended by my sister. My sister and i, we both love to browse around looking for good and beautiful restaurants to pamper our all-time-craving tastebuds. And this cafe was my cup of tea, apart from their delicious servings and calming environment, their desserts were perfecto. Oh yeah, and the cheap price too! This cafe is called The Sumbs.

 Chocolate cake from SukaSucre (i don't remember the name) with pecans peanuts on top. This chocolate cake is famously baked by Dr.Fadzley Yaacob, you know, the celebrity? The one who won the first Masterchef Celebrity? The one who has a chocolate cake song..? ~coklat cake coklat cake, hanya sesuap coklat di bibir terukir buatku terfikir-fikir~ hehe. For Rm 15 only!

This Spaghetti Carbonara is the tastiest carbonara i've ever tasted. No lies, it's creamy and appetizing and the taste is favorably different. This is only Rm9.90! 

Suckers for Chicken Cordon Bleu, man this is worth millionth times of trying. I mean, it's heavenly good. 9 out of 10 maybe? This one is only RM11! Told ya it's cheap

Here comes the main attraction, Churos with chocolate dipping. Regarding the aforementioned, it's a MUST try. Only for Rm4.90

Bruchetta (hopefully i spelled it right), Rm4 only!

I can't describe how much I love Panna Cota. I mean, it has been my favorite dessert since I was a kid i think. And it is not easy to find delicious Panna Cota in Malaysia, but the one in the picture is a perfect example for a scrumptious one. Selling price is Rm4.

What are you guys doing!? There are still a lot in the menu. So get your lazy ass up and check the Sumbs out!

The Sumbs Cafe
7-04-01 Persiaran Alam Pusat Perniagaan World Wide
Persiaran Akuatik Seksyen 13, Shah Alam.
Sabtu-Rabu :12pm-11pm  | Khamis :12pm-7pm    | Jumaat : CLOSE

No Tel: +6017 288 8658 / +6019 275 5444

Tangled

All eyes are on her the moment she walks in, the sound of the chit chats and the noise suddenly become mute. She can feel it, the silence audience. Staring and watching, cursing that comes from a bunch of girls in the corner. She walks past the bats eyes, feeling fragile as always. The only people who actually smile at her are the baristas and the cleaner. "Welcome miss, what shall i get you?" asks the cashier behind the counter with a bright smile along with a white set of teeth, beautiful, that crosses her mind quickly as if the cashier is the loveliest woman she's ever seen, or probably the only person who looks at her like she's no stranger. Like she also belongs to be in the cafe too. She looks over the esperesso machine and finally breaths a word, "One Espresso Forte, please." Her favorite, her dad used to bring her to any coffee shops and it's the only thing she has ever ordered. Ever. "Sugar?" "Yes?" she looks up spontaneously. "Is that a yes? You want it with sugar miss?" the cashier seems confused. Her eyes widen, her mind's absorbed in a pang of realization, "I'm sorry, no sugar, no please." she said with a warm smile.

She glances at her watch over and over again. Is he late? Or I'm too early? Her mind starts to flutter, her heart beats faster and more rapid than normal. Maybe it is not a good idea at all, perhaps it's not the perfect time to do this. But too late, the cafe's door is pulled and he's making his way in. Those blue eyes stop at her, and that flawless lips grins towards her. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, that's when her heart beats the fastest.

She opens her eyes to see him already sitting in front of her, studying her. "Look Dex, I asked you to come here for one reason. It's just not right, impossible for us to even be together. I'm the type of girl who's nobody favorites, every single and little thing I do won't change who I am. Last time you asked me why, it's because of who I am, Dex. I'm a bitch. I worked in the clubs, I slept with every men i've ever encountered with. And they all call me Sugar, because I sweeten their bed and I get income for that. It's my name now. I never finished high school, i went behind bars for robbery. My dad freaking kicked me out of the house. I do drugs. I am not a good person, and even now you can see how everybody looks at me, as if I'm disgusting. As if I'm a walking pest who only wrecks everything I touch. And that is all true, I'm only gonna wreck you. If there's any way for us to be with each other, there is none. Men wait for no tides, it's a complete vain and misery if you keep liking me. You need not someone like me. I don't deserve you. I'm sorry, Dex." She pours out, holding back her tears. She takes out a Malboro from her bag and lit it up, at least it would prevent the urge to cry. And he says nothing.

She doesn't know how much he wants to stop her from saying those things. Or how much he hates to hear the word 'impossible'. Nothing is impossible with her. She can make stars look like fireworks, she is the light in the oblivion, the warrior among the survivors. She's a sunshine to the world. At least, his world. She doesn't know much he loves her voice, or the way she hums her favorite song when she's not noticing. He loves seeing her spoiled make-up face, lipsticks and mascara all over her face after she's done with her work. How much he wants to caress and play with her smooth hair, to kiss her red lips whenever he sees her. How badly he wants to see her everyday, or how horrible it is to not being able to sleep without her on his side. How much he doesn't care about anything else except for her. And, he likes sugar.

He took her hand and pulled it closer to his lips, kissing the back of her silky hand. "I'm not going anywhere." He said. She can't help but smiling, feeling the flowers blooming in her heart. Out of all people who could never accept her, there he is. And she knows, even if she ever chooses to walk on the opposite route, she would eventually turn back. 

Mintak mak kuih sepotong, saya mahu makan kerna perut kosong!

It's an event we have once in a year, right after a holy and beautiful month and the time when we don't have to stay ravenous all day and eat without having any guilty throughout the whole week(the guilt comes afterwards). It's where you can see families gather around, wives in the kitchen 'anyam ketupat' and cook rendang, daughters prepare drinks and stack all the kuih muih into lovely-decorated jars, sons help to put up the rainbow lights on the front porch, kids help the daughters by stealing some kuih and the daughters have to stack again and again(true story) and fireworks are the nights' music. It's also where you will see kids running around with colorful envelopes on their tiny hands and then probably jumping cheerfully after counting the amount inside. Where you might see the teenagers and young adults clapping happily with a broad smile on their faces since they still receive the envelopes and since the elders still acknowlege their young ages. Where open houses are everywhere and where we can wear gorgeous outfits, sparkling shoes and fresh-from-the-shop handbags. It's importantly known as wonderful 30 days to all Muslims in the world and plus, it's one of the best celebration anyone could ever have celebrated. It's Eid al-Fitr everyone!

For this Eid, i went back to Sabah. Which is my dad's hometown. After almost 3 years of celebrating Eid here on my mum's side, it was the most right and accurate time to finally spend a week there. We can't have that every year. Firstly, the flight's fares are quite costly during Eid and secondly, it's apparently not a norm for my family. Despite the noise and demerits created by the kids, the schorching weather, the filthy environment, the perverts, the unfamiliar cultures/lifestyles and the fault in their hygienes, well I have to admit that I pretty much like it there. Of course, it was awkward and peculiar when we first arrived. I somehow locked myself in the room and decided not to mingle, my my the relatives must have thought if i'd suffered from enigma. Or a recluse who didn't have friendly as a trait. It took me a massive willpower and strength to get out of the room and to eventually manage to let go of my mobile(they have wifi there, thank God!) It wasn't that I was unfriendly, i thought it was going to be tedious and boring. Fortunately, it turned out to be quite fun! Had many relatives over, cute babies and cousins with good sense of humor! Most of my uncles there are the men with the blue blood, which means a huge amout of raya money in my pocket(they almost got away with it by pointing out about my height, but oh well my teenage face won it all). My granny's house is a half wooden and a half brick. Hard to explain, but the wooden floor is significant. For example, it makes sound whenever we step on it. Real jinx for someone heavy. The heavier, the louder the sound will be. And to the reason of the aforementioned, it tells how heavy people are. Which blatantly told me that I really need to put off some weight!! Eid's foods are irresistible, but like I said, the guilt comes afterwards. 

Pictures incoming!!

Favorite baby ❤ 

Can you see the shape of the rocks? They are not rocks actually, they only look like it. It is a far island, no one dares to go there. And it is called Pulau Mayat because of the shape. This is a magnificent view from Semporna, Sabah. Seems familiar? Like maybe, a scene in the movie Life of Pi?

 As you can see in the two pictures, those are the highlights if you go to Sabah besides the islands. First good things are their keropok-kerepek especially the famous one, keropok Amplang. The white and rounded shape ones, you can see it clearly in the top picture. And of course, kuih cincin. The ones in the packets and have kind of flowery shapes. For me, those two are the best and you couldn't get it here in Semenanjung. As for the second picture, you could see salted fishes, collagens, types of ikan bilis and dried prawns and well, a lot. Yes yes there are also ikan bilis here, but trust me, those in Sabah are better quality ones. The salted fishes that are hung up and widely opened, they are the best of the best. And let me remind you, they are quite expensive. But that's what makes em different isn't it? Since my granny lives in Tawau, you could get all of these at Pasar Tanjung, Tawau which is located in the middle of the town. (Infront of the fish market) 

They have the heavenly delicious, tasty, hot and sexy chicken wings ever. You could buy this at the central market. Having these chicken wings, along with ABC Milo under the baking sun. Yurp, life's good. We call the central market as 'Pasar Gantung'. It is a place where they also sell clothes, goodies and stuffs. Batik, Pelikat, Anyaman, pearls jewelleries, antique furnitures and many more. A precise place to do the 'holiday shopping.'

Last but no least, the smallest roundabout in Tawau (mindfucked?)

Till then, Happy Eid al-Fitr everyone, maaf zahir dan batin!