Jalan Jalan & makan makan IN BRISBANE

A friend of ours invited us for a dinner in the city. She selected this "Little Singapore" restaurant in Albert street, about a minute walk from Queen Street mall.

 

 Roti canai set. 

  Hainanese chicken rice.

The quality and the taste of their food was average. However, if you miss the Malaysia - Singapore cuisine, you may not be disappointed.

Not far from Little Singapore, we tried out this "Passion Tree" cafe in Elizabeth street. 

Quite a busy place.

The "Green Tea Latte" was not too bad!

 Cakes were well presented and sweet!

Price wise, it's a bit expensive,  but you are earning Australian Dollars, it's OK!

It was "Father's day" in Australia and we were invited by our cousin's family to celebrate the occasion in their Brisbane home. It was a feast of superb home cooking.

Roasted lamb, pumpkin, potatoes and salad.

Coffee, home made pear tart, and ice cream to end the dinner.

A DAY IN BRISBANE

Spending half a day in Redcliffe Peninsula, a popular seaside resort was worthwhile. It was just about 30 minutes drive from downtown Brisbane. 

Redcliffe has a 22 kilometres of soft sandy beaches, a perfect destination to enjoy the combination of sun, sand, sea and seafood. 

  The beautiful Norfolk Pine trees.

A great beach indeed.

An old Cottonwood tree providing some good shape. 

It's interesting to watch some of the birds at the beach and enjoy some photographing.   

A seagull dancing into the wind.

A White Ibis

A magpie, one of Australia's most highly-regarded songbirds. I was told that the magpies are friendly birds, but during nesting season, they may attack any "intruders"  within their territory.

A common water bird -  white faced Heron.

 Rainbow Lorikeet, a common parrot in Australia. 

 This noisy speed boat caught my eyes.

We had lunch in a Fish and chips restaurant at the seaside. Redcliffe is popular place for seafood especially fish and chips.

 A plate of fish,chips, calamari, tartare, sweet corns and lemon.

 A bottled passion fruit juice - a popular local drink.

Returning to Brisbane in the evening and headed for Sunnybank, a small suburb in Brisbane. We had dinner at the Malaya Corner restaurant one of the many Asian restuarants in the area.

 Majority of the shops here are restaurants. 

"Char keow teow with beef slices. 

Dry curry mee.

 Fried "Tofu" Malaysian style.

It was a great way to end the day with a Malaysian dinner after enjoying the sun,sea,sand,birds and a superb seafood lunch.

KUALA LUMPUR-BRISBANE

The next day, we flew Malaysia Airlines A330-300 from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane.

Boarded the aircraft at about 09:15 for the 09:45 departure. We had to wait on board for about an hour before clearance was given for take off. According to the Capt, it was an ATC delayed.  

"Shung Tong peanut" were served instead of the usual Malaysia Airlines ' ones.

 

 No complain on the lunch served. 

 It's snack time - an hour and a half before landing.

Landed Brisbane at 20:45 an hour behind schedule. CIQ clearance was prompt, we were out of the arrival hall in just 30 minutes.            

KAJANG SATAY

Last weekend, we flew Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur on their B737-800,  

 The B737-800

 Over South China Sea

Malaysia Airlines is now operating a brand new fleet of B737-800 with in flight entertainment for every seat in the business and economy class cabins..

This was the inflight meal served for the two hours and 20 minutes flight in economy class.

In the evening, we drove to Kajang with our nephew's family to try out the popular Kajang satay at a Haji Samuri outlet in Bangunan Dato Nazir.    

The two storey restaurant was crowded as we arrived.            

These two young men were preparing satay in the open kitchen.

Satay time!

We ordered a total of 70 sticks of satay - chicken, beef, mutton and perut (stomach). Among the four kinds of satay, the chicken satay was the best - lean and chunky, well marinated, juicy and tender. 

The best Satay kuah (sauce) I have ever tasted.

ketupat and cucumber, a must to go with satay.