I love yoo! at Mid Valley

Last week, my tummy was grumbling of hunger as I walked past I Love Yoo! in Mid Valley with my mother. I remembered this place was first introduced by MelC, an ex-colleague years ago.

I'd always thought that people had Yao Char Kuai (the fried dough like food in the above picture) when they have Bak Kut Teh (Herbal Spice Soup with pork) or with Kopi O just like how my mother have hers.

So, imagine to my surprise when this was served WITH Soya Bean! I did love it and have gone back a couple of times. It can be pretty filling despite the small serving. However, I find the pricing a bit hefty for such simple indulgence.

Much to my mother's skepticism, the Kopi O turned out well and according to her high standards. Basically, Kopi O is just black coffee without milk.

Cinta Ria at Damansara Jaya

During the first week I reached back Malaysia, Daddy O brought my mother and I to this shop in Damansara Jaya. It is next to the famous Claypot Chicken Rice shop (if I am not mistaken) and few shops away from Dominoes!

My dad really liked the Fish Fillet meal and this is high praise indeed as he has been really particular and fussy about his food in the past year due to his health. Yeah... he shouldn't really be eating fried food but oh well, a man has got to eat what he wants to eat and there's no stopping a man and his stomach, especially Daddy O.

I had the Roast Chicken meal which my dad stole a few mouthfuls. He liked the gravy and cited that it's just right and not too salty! For once, I like the coleslaw. These days, you get all sorts of funky tasting coleslaws that are served warm. YUCK! I like my coleslaw cold thankyouverymuch! The mash potato was simple but tasty and it goes well with the gravy.

The Mothership had the Grilled Chicken meal. The sauce was pretty much the same as the Roast Chicken's but somehow, I liked my mother's one better. The plate included salad and mashed potatoes like mine. Pasta was a nice addition!

See how happy The Mothership looks! LOLs.

If you're ever in the vicinity, give Cinta Ria a go. The food is reasonably priced. It is not the best Western food I have had but I was pretty happy with my meal that I am willing to go back again to try a different meal. Main meals cost between RM10 -RM20 and if you pop by during tea time, tea and coffee is only 99cents!

Ambiance wise, it was cooling and well ventilated. We were there for dinner about 7pm and the place was almost full house! And nope, I am not paid to write this review. It is just my honest feedback just like all other posts unless otherwise stated. :)

It has also been reviewed by The Ruthless Eater and the Malaysia Most Wanted Food site.

Cinta Ria

78, Jalan SS22/25, Damansara Jaya

03 - 7726 8981

Mean Daddy O

Hello.

I hear someone knocking outside my door. I know who it is but I refuse to open the door. Five minutes later, I hear someone pounding on the door again. I know it's not my mother or sister. They don't knock this way.

*beep beep*

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8.38pm, 4Dec

Open the door.

8.38pm, 4Dec

Don't want. Later you beat me and kick me.

8.39pm, 4Dec

Don't tell lie.

8.41pm, 4Dec

You promise not to beat and kick me... I'll open the door for you.

8.43pm, 4Dec

10pm, Now good korean show.

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Disclaimer : I wasn't beaten up especially not in any abusive manner, in case you were already on speed dial to the police. It's just his way of playing. He thinks it's funny and amusing. We don't.

But his last text was.

Unfaithful me

I am so sorry.

So very sorry for my faithlessness, my infidelities.

Instead of being faithful to You and staying true,

I have wandered of the path of righteousness, once again.

It is so much more easier to read a novel for 3 hours,

Watch series upon series like an addiction.

Spend hours to days to weeks surfing the net,

and yet not make any time for You.

You, who have blessed me so much.

You, who have given me abundantly.

You, who held my hand all those times.

Carrying me when I was weak,

when I was down

but just never knew then.

Today at church,

just worshiping you and singing words of praise,

tears flow down my cheeks

as I am filled with a sense of gratitude

and I feel blessed once again.

That despite our ups and many downs,

You've blessed me with Mr. C,

amongst other things.

Forgive my roaming heart,

my lack of discipline,

for not reading your word

for not talking with you often

and for not being diligent in my walk with you.

As we approach the end of a good year,

and as we usher in a new and (hopefully) better year,

I pray that I will be more faithful,

more diligent, more trusting,

of You and Your word.

So, that I can walk my talk

and be a living, breathing testimony

for you.

That people will see You

Your works, Your miracles, Your truth,

as I live my life.

Not by my words alone,

but through my thoughts and actions.

Food, glorious food!

Char Koay Teow

At SS2's Wah Sek Kai that is pretty much well known for their stalls of delicious food.

We went to the side nearer to McDonald. YUM!

Mee Jawa

Also at SS2's Wah Sek Kai.

Pretty delicious and I don't usually fancy starchy, sweet like gravy.

I liked the prawn crackers that were tasty and still slightly crisp despite sitting in the pool of gravy.

My first time at Tony Roma's in Mid Valley.

Their famous beef burger.

Portion is HUGE!!

Chips were tasty and filling. Burger patty was just oozing with juice and bursts of flavours.

The sauce was just an added bonus.

Koay Teow Tong

At a corner shop in Sea Park behind the Guardian row of shops.

Just average and nothing much to shout about.

Wan Tan Mee

My regular favourite at Restoran Gembira in Taman Megah.

I definitely feel more happy after my fix!! ;p

Daddy O amusement

Sometimes the things my mum and dad say can be pretty funny and humourous but somehow, when I put it into words, the humour seems to fall flat. Oh well, but I gather it's better to write them out than not at all.

So, when they drive me crazy with their eccentricities and antics, I'll remind myself about their funny side.

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Just received a call from a Head Hunter asking my interest in a regional Internal Audit position and told my dad about it.

Daddy O : See, get a job here. You don't have to look for a job, it comes looking for you.

Me : Er... Perhaps the fact that I have a husband based in Melbourne?! Doubt he'll want to be parted with his wife.

Daddy O : But you'll be closer to daddy here.

Me : LOL and Awww....

- UPDATE -

I sense my dad looking at me as I go about my own things on the laptop in the family TV room.

Daddy O : I shouldn't have let you go in the first place.

Me : o_O" A bit late la, dad.

Daddy O in Malaysian English

Scene 1a

Out in Taman Megah after Bak Kut Teh (not my cup of tea) dinner in Taman Mayang.

As we drove past the fruit seller near Fatty Crab.

Daddy O : OI!!!!

Scene 1b

As we walked back to the car after buying his wholemeal bread from Cake Sense, dad bumped into his friend and was chatting away cheerily.

Us in the car.

Me : Wah... talk to your friend, so friendly and happy with a smile on your face. But when I talk to you, you give me your fierce, sour face. So double standard.

Daddy O : Of course lah... Haven't seen a friend for so long and when bumped into him, definitely have to put on a smile even though I am in pain (my dad's been having frozen shoulder for several months now and the pain can be rather unbearable most times rendering him surly but even then... ).

Scene 1c

Us in the car passing by Fatty Crab and the fruit seller, headed home.

Daddy O : OI!! HUJAN!! BALIK OHHH....

Me : OMG.

Scene 2

Dad is sitting in the lounge room upstairs reading news on the net.

As I turned on the hairdryer in the bathroom (next to the lounge room) to dry my hair.

Daddy O : AIYAH!! The noise. You ar, give me headache only...

Me : I need to dry my hair. You shouldn't let the smallest things annoy you lah, dad.

And I closed the bathroom door to muffle the sound. LOL.

Scene 3

In my brother's room where I currently reside.

Daddy O : Don't go out. It's raining heavily. What are you doing? Always going out when I am home.

Me : Cannot lar... Already cancelled on my friend yesterday. Plus, you didn't say that you'll be around. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have make plans ma...

Scene 3a

As I pull off the pore pack stuck on my forehead, nose and chin.

Daddy O : Yer... see how dirty... all the dirt.

Me : At least, I am pulling the dirt out unlike yours still stuck in your face. ;p

Daddy O : Give me one mask. I also want to put on my face.

Me : o_O"