Exploring Europe Part 11 || Amsterdam City

Today is our final day for our trip.. and we spent it by walking around Amsterdam city.. But we were a bit delayed because of the rain.. Only to learn that it always rain cats and dogs here in Amsterdam..So you can always continue walking unlike in Malaysia you will get soaked..

along the damrak

body world

bakery

 

one of the baclane

maddame tussaud amsterdam

From our walk, I fell in love with their row of houses along the canal.. so unique.. once I noticed some building are not even standing straight..

i love this view

finding our way

king of the road

 

 

at one of the square

spot the leaning building

postal box

 

 

another view of the houses

 

For lunch, we went to an Indonesian Restaurant with a couple of friends who coincidently are also on a trip to Amsterdam from Manchester.. it was fun to travel in a much bigger group.. One thing, Adam is not dependant on us.. he would always prefer walking with other people (in this case kakak-kakak).. The food according to the friends from Manchester was marvelous.. it seems it have been quite some time for them to indulge on malay food.. so this is their chance..

waiting for friends at the lobby

while eating this chocolates

We took their GVB tram to the restaurant.. you only need to pay the fare once.. and you can use the card for the next 24 hours anywhere you go.. on the 24th hour & 1 sec you will no longer able to use the card.. and you need to touch your card when you board and touch again before going off.. it is so convenient.. you can buy the ticket on the tram..

in the tram

walking to the restaurant

the food

with friends

the rijks museum

a street performance

adam and kakak-kakak

a for adam

meeting somebody famous

1 am amsterdam at the back

final group picture before separating

another picture of adam with kakak-kakak

We ended our trip by visiting Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam.. bought a couple of merchandise..

at the hard rock cafe

another street performance

After collecting our luggage from our hotel, Plaza Park Victoria, off we go to Amsterdam Centraal to catch the train to Schipol.. We checked-out from the hotel earlier before we went out for lunch.. and leave our luggage at their luggage room..

Tram ticket (24 hours) :  €7.50 (adult) &  €2.50 (child)
Plaza Park Victoria Hotel : €338.30

Chipmunks

We stumble upon these 3 during one of the mall hopping.. Coincidently Adam loves the red one.. and its name starts with an A too!!

Iftar With Bestfriends || Laman Grill, Shah Alam

Sorry for being silent for quite some time.. I was down with fever.. the one that drained the whole energy out of you.. and now I'm still having some cough and runny nose.. but everything else is okay..

So.. this year Iftar with my bestfriends happened earlier part of Ramadhan.. We still maintained the western theme.. Laman Grill in Shah Alam.. All the review I read in blogs gave positive comments.. Can't wait to be there..

Arrived there around 6.45 with Adam.. Mr. AZ couldn't join us because he had to work.. when we arrived there were still many table unoccupied..but we were told the place were fully book.. maybe it will be when it gets closer to Iftar..

While waiting, we ordered for our Main Dish.. oohh.. forgor to tell that this is a semi-buffet Ramadhan meal.. so had to order for our main dish while the starter, drinks and dessert are served buffet style.. done with ordering, we did some catch-ups..

By 7.15 people already started to walk along the buffet line.. I guess to see what's been served.. When somebody started taking food.. then came throngs of people lining up.. luckily our table was just nearby..

I started with desserts.. the choices.. hurmmm.. not that much.. I didn't go gaga on the spread.. even the starter was so-so.. and the salad also.. I guess I just quite disappointed with the buffet line.. well.. hope the taste won't be disappointing also.. 

Then it's time for Iftar.. The restaurant turn on the local radio to hear the Azan.. a plus point there.. and while people were lining up at the buffet table, I can see the restaurant owner.. One of the Marterchef's jury.. Chef Zubir was busy preparing food.. heh.. Starstruck kejap..

After a while, it started to feel hot.. it seems the restaurant is having problem with their aircond.. gahh! panas menggelegaklaa.. memang uncomfortable.. and the sweetness in most of the food make it a little bit more tak best.. 

Then the main dish came.. Nasib baik the dish cover the whole thing.. my sirloin steak was perfect.. eventhough it is a little bit small than expected.. dengan Adam shared my dish.. but I love it.. But couldn't say the same to the side dishes.. the salad was sweet.. even the baked potato had the sweet taste.. Even my friends dishes tasted the same.. they said it's a bit sweet..

Oh.. there is a surau outside of the restaurant but in the same block.. we stayed there for quite a while chit chatting.. and we were among the last to leave.. Even after leaving the restaurant, we hung out somewhere there.. The best time.. Adam made friends with one of my friends daughter.. they clicked..

Before we leave.. I had Adam and his new friend to take picture with the restaurant owner.. being the new Adam.. he said okay (before this he would always say no).. when I asked him.. do you know who he is.. he said "Yes, Chef Zubiir" ahahah.. a little too much watching tv eh?

So.. that's about it.. I won't be coming again in the near future.. but who knows? according to my friend who came during normal month.. the food were great.. maybe I should try then I can re-evaluate my judgement..

  

the restaurant

 

buffet line

the chef's wall of fame

my plate of starter

my plate of salad

mine - grilled australian sirloin steak

adam enjoying the food

blackened norwegian salmon chop

mongolian style sizzling beef steak

charbroiled marinated boneless chicken and chicken satay mayo rolled in flat bread

my plate of desserts

adam and dhia with chef zubir

Laman Grill @ Laman Seri, Shah Alam 
No. G33, Block 5, Laman Seri Business Park, Seksyen 13, 40000 Shah Alam, SELANGOR
Tel : 03 - 5523 7386  
Hours : 1100am - 1100pm (Daily)

I Say (Ramadhan Semi-Buffet) 

Price : On the higher site..
Food : the main course served were half-sized of the normal portion.. I didn't get enough of my meat! I want more meat! Even the starter and dessert spread for buffet a little bit limited.. would love a more larger varieties..
Service : good.. was impressed by their waiter and waitresses.. nice and polite.. they even make sure that every table had their order.. and Adam was served by the owners' wife herself
Atmosphere : Cosy..Relaxing..
Cleanliness :clean   
Parking : park at the lot nearby