Lucky Plaza Bandar Park

Lucky Plaza (Bandar Park) is sort of a landmark along the 4th Mile Old Klang Road. However, it will cease operations on 31st August 2013 as the owners had order the tenants to vacate the premises.

I took this opportunity to immortalize the decade old shopping complex with some photos as it definitely hold some fond memories especially to the older generation.

Frankly speaking, I don't think I ever step into this plaza before, even during my 9 months stay at the adjacent Pearl Point Condominium around 1997-1998.

 

The main tenants of this shopping complex is Central Hypermarket, also known as Pasar Besar Central and Ace Hardware.

 

 

There is also a considerable size of wet market on the ground floor which utilize the sun light from the roof to illuminate the surrounding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wet market is pretty comprehensive and comfortable to shop in considering it is within an air conditioned environment. I definitely would have love to do my groceries here.

 

 

 

 

There are some eating places within the complex which include the famous Thai restaurant called Sabye Sabye.

This place is slated for development soon and there has been rumour that a condominium or even a hospital may be built here. Either way, Lucky Plaza will always be remembered by those who stay nearby it, especially the residents of the Old Klang Road and OUG Park.

Raya Decoration 2013 @ Sunway Pyramid

Sunway Pyramid embraces the colourful culture of the Ottoman Empire as their theme this year. Heavy Turkish influence and art are present throughout the mall.

 

A pool of water where the water flow is intended to soothe the visitors soul during the festive period.

One of the most striking decorative elements is the eye shaped amulet known in Turkey as "Nazar"

PM Raya Open House 2013

I never missed a chance to visit the Prime Minister's Raya open house since been based in Putrajaya in 2010.

 

 

As usual, the main gate was open roughly around 10am on the first day of Raya.

The eating place is as usual at the large open space just beside the lake. Many large tents are set up and the initial expectation is 80, 000 - 100, 000 visitors will throng this place this year.

 

Frankly speaking, I notice the number of visitors had dropped this year compare to last year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year's menu consist of nasi briyani, curry mee, soto ayam, asam laksa, chicken rendang, mee goreng mamak, rojak pasembor, char kuey teow, roti john, satay, nasi impit, roti canai, tosai and local desserts such as cendol and kuih.

 

 

 

I am a bit disappointed as there are lack of fresh ideas and innovation been put into organizing the open house. Everything looks exactly the same as the previous years right down to the food.

After the customary shaking hands with the cabinet ministers, visitors were given some goodies. The items given are exactly the same as last year although I found the mug design this year more appropriate.

Ramadan Buffet @ Marriott Putrajaya

Almost all major hotels now offer sumptuous buffet during the fasting month. Marriott Putrajaya somehow manage to attract a lot of patrons every single year to its buffet.

This year, the buffet is held at the ballroom which is spacious and comfortable. I can't estimate its real capacity but all the outside parking bays are full.

The lamb roast is a popular choice in every buffet and it is no different here. There is always a long queue and left with bones in just less than an hour after breaking the fast.

The hotel also offers durian to my surprise. Now, this is one of the favourite section for those who enjoy the king of fruits.

This is probably one of the biggest fish I come across been served in a restaurant.

 

They even have banana fritters as a snack, fresh from the frying pan.

Sushi is also available and been snapped up pretty fast. There is almost nothing left in less than an hour.

 

 

 

Here are the other food on offer here.  The highlights include seven Kawah of Kari Kepala Ikan, Ayam Kerutup, Daging Gulai Kawah, Ikan Assam Pedas, Perut Lembu Masak Cili Padi, Kambing Kuzi and Dalca Tulang Rawan.

The varieties are good but the waiting time for the refill can be somewhat challenging.

There are also specialized live cooking stalls and sections serving Mee Kari, Assam Laksa, Prawn Mee, Mee Siam, Mee Goreng Mamak, Chicken and Beef Satay, Nasi Briyani and Nasi Kerabu.

I wish I could able to sample all the food (the buffet is priced at RM 110++ per adult and RM 66++ per child) it got to offer but this belly of mine has a limit as I am not that young anymore.