LUST for LIFE

I was rather surprised to read in the newspaper about Penangnites boycotting nasi kandar outlets following the street protest at Komtar on March 14. The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Operators Association said some members had complained of poor business following the circulation of an SMS calling on people to boycott their stalls after the demonstration. Aha, the peril of operational risk. There are over 250 nasi kandar outlets in Penang alone.

I must admit that I do enjoy having a meal of nasi kandar once in awhile. However, can’t afford to indulge too often as a plate of nasi kandar costs more than the Chinese chap fun (mixed rice). Besides, have to be mindful of the cholesterol level. As they say, life is about moderation.

My favourite outlet is the Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar Restaurant in the SS2 Chow Yang locality. Somehow there is more oomph in their nasi kandar than that served at the other outlets I have patronized. The owner has a chain of more than 10 outlets, and had even set up shop in Melbourne’s Box Hill in 2007. Not sure whether the Australian outlet is still in business; I can imagine the cost of a plate of nasi kandar. Bloggers had blogged that the nasi kandar restaurant started by Pak Lah’s brother in Perth had closed.

Nasi kandar with chicken korma

A bowl of ais kacang with ice-cream topping to cool down your taste buds

(Photos taken with Sony Ericsson W810i)