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I once met a man who could write. He sprinkled ideas of love and magic in cyberspace for anyone who would be touched by them. They were touched in many places….their eyes (for his pictures were dazzling), their minds (for his words were bewitching), and their souls (for his thoughts were inspiring). Not everything was wholesome and clean, for he was a man like any other man with wants and needs and desires.
I once met a man who could write. He wrote me stories about autumn and winter and summer and spring, seasons of love and life, bursting with happy stories, sad stories, sunshine and hail.
I once met a man who could write. He fretted about things that grownups worried about. But he grew up, and concluded that he was able to overcome his fears, not because they were simple things that one could easily overcome, but because experience had shaped him to become the man he now is.
To my friend who writes, Kenny Mah, I wish you a happy 30th!
Pavlova birthday cake, baked by Fatboybakes (FBB also baked a Four Seasons Spencer cake for the lucky birthday boy.)
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Pan seared cod, served with sauteed prawns on ratatouille and fried potatoes
Thai beef salad – medium rare pan seared steak with mango
Smoked salmon angelhair pasta, tossed in cream, served with caviar and parsley
Nasi kerabu with ayam percik, served with raw ulam, salted egg and keropok
16 friends gathered at Delicious, Dua Annexe, to celebrate Kenny’s 30th. I like Delicious for its ambience which is warm and welcoming with furnishings drenched in turquoise and white. Delicious at Dua Annexe is particularly nice as the huge glass windows allow a lot of sunlight in. The feeling of bathing in sunlight is refreshing and rejuvenating, and I presume Delicious recognised precisely that fact when deciding on the appearance of this outlet.
Many are familiar with the food at Delicious. My default order is usually a salad; Delicious’ salads are really good! The Thai Beef Salad with Mango in a tangy dressing comes with an abundance of meat, seared medium rare. I also like the Roasted Duck and Pomelo salad and the Crab and Mango salad. Incidentally, I am always inspired by their salads and try to replicate them at home. The portions are substantial and are complete meals as they come in main course sizes. Fatboybakes‘ nasi kerabu with ayam percik was nice (his opinion, not that he offered to share any with me), although white rice is used here instead of the trademark blue rice usually associated with this dish. (I did have a bad experience in another outlet, though, where the chicken was a little raw, almost like it had been thawed too quickly from the fridge.) HairyBerry‘s angelhair pasta with smoked salmon wasn’t very exciting; the sauce was too thin, almost milky, and lacked much flavour. I’d stick to the salad. I’ve featured a picture of the cod, and judging from A Lil’ Fat Monkey‘s expression, I’m assuming it was good.
There is also a shop downstairs which sells ingredients. You can read about it in Masak-Masak.
Thanks, Kenny….I had a great time. Here’s to many more happy celebrations!
Delicious
Dua Annexe
Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Tel: 03-2166 2066
Such a sweet post!
Additional note: The Cod was fresh and cooked just nicely. Hate it when fish gets over cooked. The ratatouille on the other hand, although tasty, but a lil too salty for my taste. But your picture makes it look super yummy.
A group of 16?? heh..muz be a rowdy crowd!
that cake shot is just crazy… time to go pro 😉
A Lil Fat Monkey: I forgot to mention the part where you become my new BFF, wor. And thanks for the description of the cod! I think I’d probably like it since I don’t have an aversion for salty food!
thenomadGourmand: Rowdy is an understatement! But it was a lot of fun!
cumidanciki: Awwww…..you so sweet, as always! I forgot to mention that Fatboybakes’ pavlova is THE BEST pavlova in these parts of the world.
Your pictures of food are so beautiful!
lovely place for gathering and catching up..yes, the salads are yummy and huge!
awwwwwww…… wata sweet post. and almost devoid of sarcasm….
The warmest of company, the freshest of ingredients, the loudest LOLs… you guys did right by boy wonder Kenny Mah! He’s one lucky bugger!
Awww…
Awww…
Awww…
(Damn. I’m just speechless.)
I’ll have you know I was laughing out loud by your fourth sentence, which isn’t easy given this infernal sore throat of mine. Oh, my darling Lemongrass. I lub you and I lub you forever.
*BIG Nigel-sized HUGS*
Selba: Thank you!! You’re so sweet!
sc: Yes, and the Dua Annexe outlet is particularly pretty.
fatboybakes: I was trying to write like Kenny Mah lar. Fear not, the sarcasm will come back shortly. I know you miss it.
550ml jar of faith: Yeah, I’d say he’s one lucky bugger, alright. Still waiting for my love letter for 2009 from him.
Life for Beginners: WHERE’S MY 2009 LETTER?!?!
hello, i saw your link through Nic’s place too. haha i’m like discovering all the wonderul food blogs in Malaysia recently. I’m from Singapore btw. Nice photos, good to see you guys had a great time. Happy Chinese new year to you too!
this is such a nice post. love it ^^
and wanna wish a very happy birthday to kenny mah ~
“I forgot to mention the part where you become my new BFF, wor.”
Nevermind. You know, I know can already lah!
wow, that Thai beef salad with mango is a stunner . Happy birthday to Kenny, and Happy New Year to all!
Hey you, Happy CNY! 🙂
We at once though we had gone to the wrong post for that unlikely fairly fair of a face cropped up from nowhere , then we heard soothing sounds of praises of one that we thought we had uttered , and glimses of that cake must-be -baked by da one we saw in a flash of lightning with the tiramisu we couldn’t take some long time ago.
Ok now we know , only that 4 of us could have brought him nearer to that figure rather than the 16-4 alliance
happy new year once , again
i hope steve drops by …he’s been asking too see a cross section of your pavlova for the longest time..
i have to say that pav pic is pic perfect… sell to me can ah?
u got chink blood right, thamby? happy chinese new year to the parts of you that contain the chink blood….
As usual such lovely photos. I’m REALLY starting to hate you even more for your lovely photos. That cake picture is simpy AWESOME!
a very beautiful dedication filled with warmth, love, drama and food. how very hong kong chinese new year movie…in a very good way, of course.
wonderful pics, as always and yeah, those pieces of beef from your thai salad were good. so was the party, ya! 😀
Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family.
oi lah… so funny to see this post. I’m actually in KL right now checking out AWOL’s and fatboybake’s posts trying to choose a place to eat tonight based on your recommendations.
And lo and behold, I get a cutaway piece of piece of FBB’s finest meringue action! Fantastic. It looks a treat mate. Sensational treat.
Anyway, we’re gonna go to Shang Palace – will let you know what it’s like.
And Happy Birthday Kenny!
oppps… and I forgot to say Happy Chinese New Year LL. May your oxen run wild!
May the year of Ox bring you all the happiness, good fortune, health and prosperity you wish for.
Just have to say this. FBB didn’t even share his keropok with you? LOL…
now the salad looks look yee sang to me….XD
Hi there,
I’m the marketing executive for The Delicious Group. Might I suggest you try The duck confit pasta and my all time favorite, Thai Crab Meat pasta … It truly is Delicious (and no I’m not getting paid more for saying this – been ingrained to put a dash of subliminal branding here and there).
Oh, and join Facebook group for Delicious – we’re giving out free tickets to Jason Mraz’s concert. All you have to do is come up with a witty and catchy tag line that reads…
Jason Mraz is Delicious because……
in less than 25 words.
Alternatively, you can try your luck with the lucky draw contest at all outlets…7 winners..1 of which gets a meet and greet with Mr.Mraz himself.
So if you’re a fan, take a stab at it! 🙂
Cheers,
Tersh