Assalamualaikum
Its been awhile. Many things have changed. Many people have come and go.
One things for sure, we become older & older by the second, minute and hour. Not sure if I'll be able to live long enough to get married, to have kids etc. Hanya Allah Mengetahui. Please forgive hambaMu ini, Ya Allah. Permudahkan segalanya & jadikan diri ini insan yg mensyukuri nikmatMu...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
A review
Assalamualaikum
Its been close to 5 months since ive returned to this blessed country. Many things have happened in this short span of time.
First and foremost, ive grown another year older. Hopefully, wiser and closer to Allah..
Second, my niece Humayraa has grown up so fast that it feels as if it was the first time i carried her at the airport.
Third, job responsibilities have changed (personally feels like I'm a nomad. Not that I'm complaining. Haha). No no not changed. Correction: have been piling.
Fourth, the traffic jam endured daily to and fro makes me miss Canberra so much. How i wish i can just walk to work (dream on).
Fifth, seriously i need to shed the extra kilos and get back into shape ala studies dulu.
the end. :)
P/s: I'll avoid from talking about politics. Just feels better that way :)
Its been close to 5 months since ive returned to this blessed country. Many things have happened in this short span of time.
First and foremost, ive grown another year older. Hopefully, wiser and closer to Allah..
Second, my niece Humayraa has grown up so fast that it feels as if it was the first time i carried her at the airport.
Third, job responsibilities have changed (personally feels like I'm a nomad. Not that I'm complaining. Haha). No no not changed. Correction: have been piling.
Fourth, the traffic jam endured daily to and fro makes me miss Canberra so much. How i wish i can just walk to work (dream on).
Fifth, seriously i need to shed the extra kilos and get back into shape ala studies dulu.
the end. :)
P/s: I'll avoid from talking about politics. Just feels better that way :)
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Selamat Datang ke Malaysia
Assalamualaikum
First posting since I've been back to Malaysia. Definitely missed my family big time.
However, I do miss Australia. Not because of anything in particular, but just because of the clean environment, the tranquility that I experience while living there.
Ever since returning, I've had a hectic life of going through endless traffic jams, facing people with lack of road ethics etc.
Just hope that one fine day, I'll be back. Insya Allah.
First posting since I've been back to Malaysia. Definitely missed my family big time.
However, I do miss Australia. Not because of anything in particular, but just because of the clean environment, the tranquility that I experience while living there.
Ever since returning, I've had a hectic life of going through endless traffic jams, facing people with lack of road ethics etc.
Just hope that one fine day, I'll be back. Insya Allah.
Friday, June 29, 2012
101: Halal Food / Produce: Canberra (Part 3)
Just to introduce some halal products which are readily available from major supermarkets in Canberra.
Steggles. Whole chicken, nuggets, etc. Most of the products are certified halal by the australian federation of Islamic Council (afic). The tip is, I only buy when there is an AFIC logo on the product.
Pacific west. Fish tempura, squid, prawns. Yum.. Be careful when purchasing products manufactured by Pacific West (in Malaysia). Only purchase the ones that have the Malaysian halal logo (jakim). Some of the products are clearly not halal as they use beer batter (mainly for export markets such as in Australia).
Semoga bermanfaat. :)
Friday, June 22, 2012
101: Halal Food / Produce: Canberra (Part 2)
Assalamualaikum
Part 1 was more of the basics should one intend to indulge in some self-cooking. Part 2 is more of introducing the halal restaurants available in Canberra. A disclaimer: The restaurants are based on recommendations by local Muslims, certified joints from 2011 till mid 2012; you might want to recheck again just in case there are any changes after that period :)
(Image source: Google & respective websites)
Halal Restaurants / Fast food etc.
1. Ali Baba - website
Theme: Lebanese, Mediterranean
What is halal? Everything from kebabs, zucchini balls, grilled chicken etc.
Location: Its practically everywhere - Canberra Centre, Civic, Dickson, Gunghalin - Click here for location
Comment: Its like a fast food chain which is available in most suburbs in Canberra. Price ~$5-$20 depending what you order.
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1----------------------7-------10)
Cleanliness: (1---------------------7--------10)
2. Nando's - website
Theme: Portugese
What is halal? Chicken
Location: There's four branches in Canberra namely in Belconnen, Canberra City Centre, Woden and Tuggeranong - Click here
Comment: Argh, that Portugese peri-peri chicken wonder is also available in Australia. No different from the Nando's in Malaysia. I personally would avoid the rice (nasi kunyit??) as its not to my taste. Price range ~$5-$30. A bit pricey, i must say. A quarter meal could stretch you to $15.
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1-------------------------8----10)
Cleanliness: (1------------------------8-----10)
3. Turkish Pide House, Yarralumla - website
Theme: Turkish
What is halal? Everything
Location: 47 Novar St, Yarralumla (its actually beside the Yarralumla Halal Meat store - refer previous posting)
Comment: There are many Turkish pide restaurants in Canberra. But this particular restaurant deserves mention. In my humble opinion, it serves the best kebab and Turkish pide (note: even non-kebab lovers revert to eating kebab after visiting this joint :) ).Price ~$5-$30. By the way, the kebab ($9.50) is so fulfilling that it can last you the entire day)
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1-------------------------9--10)
Cleanliness: (1---------------------7--------10)
4. Roti House - website
Theme: Malaysian
What is halal? Everything
Location: Shop 4, Ground Floor, Ernst & Young Building, 121 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra City ACT 2601
Comment: Well, if you're craving for Malaysian food, here's the place to go. Its the only halal Malaysian restaurant that i know of in Canberra. However, be prepared to pay a premium. A roti canai would take you to ~$6 / piece. If you're hungry and you have many friends to dine with, my suggestion is to order the lauk-pauk and rice to share. The portions are huge. Aussie-style :).
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1--------------6---------10)
Cleanliness: (1----------------6----------10)
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There are a few more restaurants which are halal. I'll try to add more in the forthcoming postings.
Part 1 was more of the basics should one intend to indulge in some self-cooking. Part 2 is more of introducing the halal restaurants available in Canberra. A disclaimer: The restaurants are based on recommendations by local Muslims, certified joints from 2011 till mid 2012; you might want to recheck again just in case there are any changes after that period :)
(Image source: Google & respective websites)
Halal Restaurants / Fast food etc.
1. Ali Baba - website
Theme: Lebanese, Mediterranean
What is halal? Everything from kebabs, zucchini balls, grilled chicken etc.
Location: Its practically everywhere - Canberra Centre, Civic, Dickson, Gunghalin - Click here for location
Comment: Its like a fast food chain which is available in most suburbs in Canberra. Price ~$5-$20 depending what you order.
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1----------------------7-------10)
Cleanliness: (1---------------------7--------10)
2. Nando's - website
Theme: Portugese
What is halal? Chicken
Location: There's four branches in Canberra namely in Belconnen, Canberra City Centre, Woden and Tuggeranong - Click here
Comment: Argh, that Portugese peri-peri chicken wonder is also available in Australia. No different from the Nando's in Malaysia. I personally would avoid the rice (nasi kunyit??) as its not to my taste. Price range ~$5-$30. A bit pricey, i must say. A quarter meal could stretch you to $15.
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1-------------------------8----10)
Cleanliness: (1------------------------8-----10)
3. Turkish Pide House, Yarralumla - website
Theme: Turkish
What is halal? Everything
Location: 47 Novar St, Yarralumla (its actually beside the Yarralumla Halal Meat store - refer previous posting)
Comment: There are many Turkish pide restaurants in Canberra. But this particular restaurant deserves mention. In my humble opinion, it serves the best kebab and Turkish pide (note: even non-kebab lovers revert to eating kebab after visiting this joint :) ).Price ~$5-$30. By the way, the kebab ($9.50) is so fulfilling that it can last you the entire day)
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1-------------------------9--10)
Cleanliness: (1---------------------7--------10)
4. Roti House - website
What is halal? Everything
Location: Shop 4, Ground Floor, Ernst & Young Building, 121 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra City ACT 2601
Comment: Well, if you're craving for Malaysian food, here's the place to go. Its the only halal Malaysian restaurant that i know of in Canberra. However, be prepared to pay a premium. A roti canai would take you to ~$6 / piece. If you're hungry and you have many friends to dine with, my suggestion is to order the lauk-pauk and rice to share. The portions are huge. Aussie-style :).
Ratings:
Food satisfaction: (1--------------6---------10)
Cleanliness: (1----------------6----------10)
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There are a few more restaurants which are halal. I'll try to add more in the forthcoming postings.
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