Regal Delicacies @ Kontiki Restaurant, The Federal KL

Cooking straight from the a 168-page Coffee Table cookbook 'Favourite Dishes from the Tunku's Kitchen', the Kontiki Restaurant at The Federal KL prepared a mammoth spread of authentic Kampung delicacies and traditional delights complemented with favourite local flavours. With the theme 'Juadah Kampung Buffet Dinner' the Kontiki Restaurant displays more than 100 traditional dishes and there are 8 menus to rotate daily. And most of them are the favourite of Malaysia's beloved first Prime Minister, YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj as per specially-selected from the cookbook.
I was invited to the buffet last Friday and have the chance to taste the delicacies there together with the children from Rumah Nur Kasih Bestari. It was indeed a very humbling experience to break the fast with the adorable kids. It reminded me to be thankful for each day and its gift.  

"Ramadan is a blessed month. As it's always a pleasure to spread festive cheer, we wanted to make the little ones feel extra special. This annual Festive Charity event is part of our FHI Group's continuous Sharing & Caring Community Commitments, and it gives us the opportunity to share our warm gracious Malaysian Hospitality with the children. There is no greater joy than seeing smiles on the faces of the children." says Ms Ooi Lee Ping, Director of Group Marketing, Sales & Business Development and Operations of Federal Hotels International (FHI). 

A pose in front of Kontiki

Let's cut the cake

Duit raya time!

With its vast space indoor and refreshing outdoor overlooking the pool, one can dine/ break the fast comfortably here. Unlike some places where they cramp all those chairs and table closely together, I can move freely while choosing my food. And I love the decoration too - there are colourful chairs and there are huge cradle chairs. The cradle chairs (is that how we call it? I don't know hahaha) adds that extra elegance into the dining hall.

The huge space in the restaurant

Breaking the fast overlooking the pool

What do you call this amazing cradle chair?

• Gado-gado

• Rojak Buah

• Tauhu sumbat

• Pulut kuning with serunding

• Acar rampai

• Tempe goreng pedas

• Ikan rabus goreng

• Kerabu Mangga

• Kerabu Daging

Ulam-ulaman

Pulut kuning and serunding

Kampung style live action stalls

• Sup gearbox

• Nasi bukhari

• Lok - lok

• Lamb & chicken with Lebanese bread

• Murtabak with chicken curry

• Rojak Sotong Kangkung

• Assorted dim sum

• Ais kacang

Stalls beside the pool

Dim sums

BBQ cylinder station

• Hard shell prawn

• Tiger prawn

• Crabs

• Mussels

• Pari

• Chicken drumstick

• Beef tenderloin

• Taufu bakar

• Beef & chicken satay

BBQ station

Soup Corner

• Cream of mushroom

• Four treasure with crabmeat

• Seafood chowder

• Minestrone soup

• Bubur lambuk

The buffet and dessert section

• Sushi & sashimi

• Pucuk manis lemak keledek

• Ikan goreng serai 

• Daging kicap dan kacang pis 

• Sambal udang petai

• Grilled lamb cutlet on Ratatouille

• Lamb Kofta

• Fried flower crab with tomota sauce

• Sotong masak kuning dengan ubi kentang

• Ikan patin tempoyak pucuk paku

• Dodol kampung

• Wajid kampung

• Assorted French pastries

Are you salivating now?
I am too.

To quench the thirst and longings, book your seats now.

RM138 nett (adult) 

RM35 nett (child below 12 years old) 

RM69 nett (senior citizen over 55 years old)

For reservation 

Call: +603 2148 9166 | Email: fnb@federal.com.my

Psst: You'll get 30% if you are a member of Gracious Rewards & FHI Privilige Club.

Happy Tummy, Happy Faces

Rawlins GLAM
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Raya Shopping @ Haqqi Bangi

When I visited Haqqi (Shah Alam) last weekend, I didn't realize that it actually has two stores located next to each other (Haqqi Shah Alam occupies two shop units). So, I was so focused on its ladies department, Haj & Umrah's department and some male jubah too.
I decided to pay the Bangi's branch while walking around Bangi Sentral to shop for the upcoming Raya's preparation. And I had the shock of my life there when I realised that Haqqi also has some and large choices of beautiful kurta, baju melayu and baju kurung. 
Peeps, Haqqi are also selling all these clothes and not only the Haj & Umrah's articles! So, when one is being presented with choices, one choose! Haha.
As I have no intention of buying any new clothes for Raya (I want to recycle my last ones hahaha), I was struck and awed by the vast choices and also the amazingly steep price-cuts for the clothes here.  My girl friend was also clueless as what to buy because she saw so many beautiful baju kurung, jubah, dress and cardigans that she wanted to buy one for each.  Haha. 
Thankfully, the staff were so helpful in assisting us with colours, cuts and also designs.  They were so patient in assisting us with the sizes, the colours and the designs. And man, does my girl friend asked for assistance for so many times. Haha. Mr Azani (Benny), the manager of Haqqi (Bangi) is such a sporting sport in assisting my friend and I. Just ask for him whenever you visit Haqqi (Bangi) and you'll be taken care off. So, what's in store here?

• Jubah al-Daiyan

• Jubah Umair

• Jubah Yamani

• Jubah Samaira Exclusive

• Kurta Ziqri

• Kurta Bulan Bintang

• Kurta Rochester

• Blouse Azua

• Blouse Shazia

• Kurung Elizabeth

• Dress Nermin

• Kurung Ainur

• Haydreena Dress

Yes, and lots more too. And there are brands by our local celebrities such as IzzueExclusive and Owl by Nora Danish too.
So, my eyes were fixated on these amazing kurta. Which one should I have? Pretty colours right? Should I choose 1 or should I have them all?
And if you are lucky, there will be Special Happy Hours too where Haqqi will be cutting down the price to an interestingly insane cheap cut!
Here's what happened on the night of 28 May 2018 @ Haqqi Shah Alam. Credits to all my blogger friends that were present there. So, be sure to follow all of Haqqi's social media so that you'll be the first to know when the next Special Happy Hour will be. Don't be the last to know. Haqqi's Social Media Website | Facebook | Instagram Rawlins GLAM
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Enjoy Breaking Fast Beside the Lake Cempaka Villa

Hello all. How's your puasa so far? I hope all is well and you are well too. Friends have been sharing their favorite places to break the fast on their socmed but me being the cheapskate, I will always vet through for the affordable one.

Lo and behold.
There is one that is very near to my place and is called Lake Cempaka Villa. 
Yes, dear friends @ Bangi. It is located at the same Lake Cempaka where we run and do our zumba on the weekend.

We, Bangians (is that we call those resides in Bangi perhaps) know that this amazing place does offer wedding package but not all know that it offers fast-breaking package too.

With its delicious theme of Bufet Ramadan Masakan Melayu Asli & BBQ, the price are RM58 nett for adults and RM33 nett for kids, which is very affordable.

As to the menu, befitting its theme, there is a wide choice of delicious Malay traditional dishes and also grilled lamb too. The foods are displayed at stalls, inside and outside of the villa so make sure you cover all grounds while here.

• Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Api

• Asam Pedas

• Laksa Johor

• Mee Goreng

• Kambing panggang

• Sup Daging Kambing

• Teluk Itik Masak Lemak Mangga Muda

• Rendang Kacang Panjang Hati Ayam

There are also frying section for noodles and cucur ikan bilis. I went straight here to get those hot and yummy cucur and fried mee hoon.
For Muslims, there are mosques nearby and around Lake Cempaka Villa. And there's also a surau inside of Lake Cempaka Villa for its patrons too. That makes the whole arrangement much the sweeter, right.

Pn. Farhana (010 4217147) | En Firhad (017 2020380)

Rawlins GLAM
012.280.1977

2nd Anniversary and Raya Sales @ Lulu Hypermarket

Hello all. Salam Ramadhan Kareem to all. So, even though it is still early, I know some family are well prepared for the coming Raya ie all shopping is done, the colour-themed clothes for the whole family are decided upon and the new brand shoes are waiting in the closet waiting to be shown off during Raya. Good job there! For those who hasn't, fret not as there is still hope. And this hope comes in the form of one Lulu Hypermarket, Cap Square Kuala Lumpur. In conjunction with its 2nd anniversary, there are also sales throughout the building from the ground floor up until the top floor. Oh yes. You read it right - there are sales on every floor!
Ground Floor: Hypermarket, Customer Service & Hot food 

So, what do we have on the ground floor?

The ground floor has almost everything - from the groceries, the fresh fishes, vegetables and fruit, the sweet treats and condiments from all over the world (especially from the Middle East) and all international goods too. And the best thing is, one does not have to worry about the Halal status of all the goods as all are certified Halal.

Also, you will be spoilt for choices especially when you see the vast choices of Raya biscuits on display here. So, if you are still looking for your Raya biscuits Lulu Hypermarket will be the place.

Pssst. There are major discounts too here - up to 50%!

Level 1: Women's Clothing, Menswear, Children's Clothing, Health Care & Grooming, Churidar & Saree

In conjunction with Raya coming up fast, some of you might have not finished preparing for the day itself. Some clothes perhaps?

Just visit the 1st Floor of Lulu Hypermarket and you will be able to find everything for everyone, may it be casual or formal wear. Menswear such as Kent & Crew, Valino, Louis Philippe, Tag Basic, Cortigiani, Eten, Twills and Sunnex are on display here. 

Whereas womenswear such as Eten Women, John Luis, Shiromy Koo, Esse One, Hurriya, Wayfarer, Twin Birds, Marco Donatelli and Moss also awaits here. In every size too - not discriminating anyone.

Not forgetting the little ones, brands such as Pureen, Anakku, Disney Anakku, Fiffy, Boboiboy, Spongebob Squarepants, Arezzo, Anakku Stroller and Baby Love also awaits with a vast choice for the kids. 

In Lulu Celebrate, one will find a vast choice of sarees, all up for the taking.

Are you still looking for the right fabric, fashion and colour for the upcoming Raya celebration?

Be adventurous and create the Raya fashion for the whole family using the saree fabric. 

Be bold without breaking the bank account! The price starts from RM35 onwards.

Psst, there's a great discount up to 70% awaits here too! 

Level 2: Electronic & Electrical Goods, IT & Gadget

If you are still looking to beautify the house, you will find everything that you'll ever need here. And at the cheapest price too, with amazing discounts and free gifts at that!

Heck, if you need a TV for the whole family to watch the upcoming World Cup matches, visit here and you will get choices aplenty. Some even come with free gifts too! All types of electric and electronic goods are available at great discounts and come with gifts too! A great buy, I would say!

As for the Raya preparations, if you need new and shiny cookie jars and china, the choices are aplenty here too. And at a great bargain too!

Oh. Your floor needs instant beautification? Those amazing looking carpets are yours to keep! No need to look any further where you could have it all, under one roof!

As the cherry on top for the 2nd-anniversary sale and also the Raya sale, just try your luck in the Shop and Win Drive contest. Spend at least RM50 in a single receipt and stand the chance to drive away brand new car! 

Hurry up to Lulu Hypermarket and enjoy all these amazing treats waiting for you to grab!

Lulu Hypermarket Cap Square Kuala Lumpur

Capital Square, Lot 159, Persiaran Cap Square

Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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