Makes me wonder…

The other day, I dropped by my regular Bandong stall and bought a packet of Mee Jawa (RM2.50) for breakfast…

It tasted delicious but was somewhat cold – just a minute in the microwave would go a long way to enhance the overall satisfaction, I’m sure. A few days earlier, I had a plate of Mee Singapore at Balkis but it was a real disappointment. It was just some fried noodles with bits of beef and I think they got it a bit burnt. I have tasted better at a lot of other places.

Anyway, all these names make me wonder as to whether those dishes actually originate from the places in their names or not. Sarawak aka Kuching Laksa originates from Kuching/Sarawak, that’s for sure…and Laksa Penang likewise…or Kajang Satay for that matter. In this same way, Mee Jawa is originally an Indonesian delicacy…but I read in somebody’s blog that Mee Bandung is in no way connected to Bandung or Indonesia. It seems that it actually originated from Muar, Johore. Perhaps, those of you in the know would like to provide further details regarding this?

Well, back to the Mee Jawa, because it was so nice, yesterday, I decided to go back and buy two packets – one for me and one for my daughter – for lunch…but the doting grandfather went and bought this char siew kampua and shrimp wanton (from Lot 10 kopitiam, Ramin Way) for my daughter…

…so I had no choice but to eat both packets of the Mee Jawa myself…

Sure am glad that this doesn’t happen every day…but then again, I guess it wouldn’t make much of a difference to my figure, would it? LOL!!!

Now, this has nothing to do with the post, but it so happened that I stumbled upon a cover of one of my favourite P. Ramlee songs – Madu Tiga by some guy called Muhammad Dhani…

Maybe I’m biased but I think his rendition of the song is kinda flat in places and lacks the appeal of the simplicity and sincerity of the original. As for the video clip, I have to say that it is sheer crap, plus it is an insult to people who are horizontally-challenged! It certainly makes me wonder why at this ultra-modern day and age, they seem to lack the creativity and imagination to come up with something that can be more entertaining and is not an insult to one’s intelligence…