The Stories of Taman Tunku

The Stories of Taman Tunku

is really an apartment building, quaint and cozy, with its ground floor filled with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, services and a supermarket. 

I came because of this wall painted with books!

It reminded me of the Kansas City Library wall, painted with hardcovers. 

This wall of books is by the side of Kenny Hills Bakers.

Kenny Hills Bakers

Scrambled eggs and Cheese Toastie

Salted beef Bagel

 

Deepavali ~ The Gardens Mall

Deepavali 2023 @ The Gardens Mall

This year, their kolam decoration features the Indian Sari or Saree, the symbol of Indian femininity.

The history of the Indian Sari is fascinating. It started back in the days of the Indus Valley Civilization, around 2800 - 1800 BC.

The Sari started with cotton; first cultivated in India around the 5th millenium BC (5000 to 4001 BC). Then the weaving of cotton grew with more and more colors.

Traditionally, the saree was a single piece, 9 yards in length, of unstitched cotton fabric; worn as a functional garment on a daily basis. Then it slowly evolved into a fashionable garment when the rich Indians started using gem stones and gold threads to make their silk saris. Today, a Sari is a global fashion statement, although still traditional. It represents grace, elegance and a rich heritage.

 

Ah Ter Restaurant | 阿豬家乡小食档

Ah Ter Restaurant | 阿豬家乡小食档

( Ah Zhu’s hometown snack stall )

No snacks at all here but very good homecooked meals. As you can see, this restaurant is just a humble wooden shack by the waters. A very pleasant old lady took our order and she was kind enough to suggest what were their specialties. We enjoyed their cooking very much. Dishes were although simple looking but oh so flavorful.

Shark meat porridge

Crispy Fried fish

Fried meehoon

Fried shrimps with “choi poh” (salted radish or daikon)