Roti Special in Kampung Baru

Many moons ago I saw a YouTube video of someone eating a roti dish in KL that ticked all of my boxes! From my (limited) understanding, eating roti here is very definitely a breakfast thing. Ordering it in the afternoon is akin to ordering a cappuccino in Italy in the afternoon. Basically if you can find it after breakfast (good luck with that) it is not really the done thing. For the uninitiated, Roti Canai is a traditional Malaysian pan-fried flatbread made with flour, water, eggs and fat. The dough for Roti Canai is repeatedly folded, so the final product has a layered texture, a soft interior, and a crispy outer layer.  IT IS DELICIOUS! It is also seems a national pastime to find the best in town. Everyone seems to have their favourite place. I have heard that many places have their dough delivered so quite often it can all taste very similar. When you find the real deal, it’s a game changer!

Ok, so I digress. Roti Canai is served with a curry sauce on the side. Curry for breakfast…..hell yes! But the one I saw on the video was a magnificent roti served with sambal (sauce made from chiles, spices, herbs, and aromatics), curry sauce and soft boiled eggs. I have been keeping my eyes peeled but had no success in finding it in KLCC. So Nick, Q and I went exploring yesterday to Kampung Baru which is a small enclave in the middle of town. Amazing area which is like stepping back in time. It’s been there since 1889 (well before KL as we know it). It has so far held out against development and I sincerely hope it stays that way. We wandered the streets in the rain…….and I found it! We sat down at a local stall and I looked to my left and the lovely lady next to me was eating my dream dish! In true “When Harry Met Sally” style I did my best “I’ll have what she’s having”. The beautiful people next to us helped us with our order and also explained the dish is known as Roti Banjir. So, with one Roti Banjir, 3 Roti Canai, 2 iced coffees and a lime juice (for the grand sum of $5AUD) under our belt, you could not find 3 happier adventurers! Watching these guys weave their magic was amazing. They told me they serve around 40kg of roti each day. Now considering this is a breakfast dish, that’s a hell of a busy morning! 

There she is in all her glory.  3.5 MYR ($1.20AUD)

Truefitt and Hill. Not Just a Haircut!

How amazing is this place! Quiddy needed a haircut and considering Nick usually cuts his own, I was on the hunt for a barber not a butcher. Absolutely love this place that was recommend to us in Suria Shopping Mall, not far from us. Considering the degree of fancy he got a haircut for $40AUD which I was more than happy with. Could not fault them and will definitely return. Who doesn’t love your own personal shaving brush! 

Lot 135A, 1st Floor
Suria KLCC
Jalan Tun Razak
50088 Kuala Lumpur

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Scarlett and I hit Central Market and Chinatown today. We are still stumbling our way around but have found that to actually be a bonus. With no clear direction we just wander where our eyes, noses and stomachs send us. And boy did we find a gem today!

BookXcess at RexKL is on the upper floor of the old Rex Cinema, which used to house the first-class seats and the projector room. We had just finished having a wander through the main part of Chinatown after getting soaked in a massive afternoon downpour.

Jagged left then right after exiting the main market and fell upon this incredible space! Both being avid book lovers it was like falling into a big slice of heaven.













The building itself is marketed as a lifestyle hub offering numerous boutique-concept shops on the mezzanine and first floor, this mindblowing book shop on the second floor and a series of modern-concept hawkers and cafes on the lower floor as well as a table tennis table! I have been reliably informed the food is great so definitely coming back for dinner with the family. They even had a bar which was an added bonus!

RexKL Address
80, Jalan Sultan,
City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur

Closed Mondays

Operation Alby complete!!

 ……and the eagle has landed! Check out Alberto sussing out his new digs! Making himself quite at home! 

Here We Go!!

We are off and running on next adventure! We arrived in Kuala Lumpur last Monday night. To say it has been wild is an understatement! My apologies for not updating you all sooner but it has been all systems go since our arrival! 

We arrived quite late but thankfully we had beds made up for us in our new home. It is a “furnished” apartment but a very loose definition of the word. Whilst we have the basics like beds, couches and TV’s it will be up to us to fill it with the things we take for granted. Our shipment has not arrived yet so for now we have a cardboard box for a rubbish bin and a small assortment of items supplied by work in a “settling in kit” which we return when our things arrive. Living the minimalist lifestyle! No complaints here though as the view from our lounge more than makes up for it. 

Hit the shops early to buy some food the next day and we are ordering plenty of Grab deliveries which is KL’s Uber. 

Scarlett and I have been out to visit her school and Nick has barely skipped a beat getting back in to work mode. Thankfully I do not return to work until the new year so I can really get us all settled. 

Went and bought some plants to liven the place up which were an absolute steal. 

Perhaps the hardest part of all is that Alby is still in Quarantine. It’s been the longest 11 days! The pet relocation company has someone who visits him every day and he sends us video updates. (We are not allowed to visit). I am assured he is fine but we can’t wait to be reunited TOMORROW!!!

I can’t imagine what he has been through and what he must be thinking but it’s nearly over! 

Once I have my computer set up I will be able to provide more updates on a much more regular basis. For now just know we made and all is well!