Give me the Mendy

Yesterday, Anita ordered in for Berbuka at the apartment and she asked for chicken mendy to be delivered. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The rice was plane, and the chicken looked like it was cooked the night before. As for the salad? The less mentioned the better.

Naturally, she wanted the real deal today. And the best chicken mendy that was accessible easily was from Al Rawsha near Bulatan Pandan. We stopped by there on our way back from the apartment to Gombak.

The oven smelt real niceThe place was still emptyIt was just before 4 pm, but there was already people waiting for take-outs. Since the menu was pretty standard, we didn't have to wait for long as most of the items were pre-prepared.

The table was already laid-out for the berbuka buffet a bit later. Most if the table had already had stickers on them, indicating they were already reserved.

And the take-out was ready .....So, we ordered the chicken mendy, some kebabs and salad. And it cost less than what we paid fir the delivery the evening before.

I stuffed myself on the chicken and rice, and by the tins I was ready for tarawikh, I could even open my eyes anymore. Too much cholesterol I was sure. Can't have the mandy too often .....

Al Rawsha

On the Saturday afternoon, we went for some take-out at Al-Rawsha - wanted to try some Middle Eastern food for Mother's Day dinner for my Mum-in-law. Initially we went to its old branch near Jalan Damai in Ampang. It was almost completely refurbished. So off we went to the new establishment by Bulatan Kampung Pandan.

The new place was huge, and grandiosely built as a castle. Since it was by the main road, turning into the parking lot was rather tricky, and once you were in, the space to park were surprisingly limited. At least they had some helpful attendant there. Since we were early, getting a spot was not an issue.

I noticed upon entering the restaurant to place our take-out orders that most of the tables were already taken up by those booking for dinner later that evening. The tables were appropriately decorated with flowers and the staffs there were busy setting things up. I did not notice any buffet - maybe they don't do buffets at the venue. We were warned upfront that some of the orders may take a slightly long time to prepare. We decided to go for the rice as they can be prepared in under 15 minutes. 

The main rice dish there were called mendy - you can place either chicken or lamb, or simply the rice alone. It was easy to order and it came with some sauce, yoghourt and cucumber salad. That was what we settled for for fear of a long wait.

And the food was rather good actually. My Dad-in-law claimed that it was authentic Middle Eastern. I couldn't recommend anybody having them regularly as it was filled with ghee, but the meat was succulent and filling. Price? It was on the expensive side I must say but the restaurant itself was clean and comfortable should you fancy a dinner in.

I'm Full

It has been a long day, a long day full of good eating. Lunch was with Anita, at La Bodega, and for the evening, we got some take outs from Al Rawsha in Kampung Pandan. Chicken Mendy with gee-ful of rice. I have to sweat out the calories soon. Jogging tomorrow afternoon perhaps. Sigh!

Egg Benedict from the breakfast menu for lunchChicken mendy

But, I was still to take my Mum out for dinner. Oh! Dear!