What I’ve noticed over the years that I’ve been fasting and also visiting the ‘pasar’ is that there’s always one item that becomes this “phenomenon” that’s seen in every single pasar nationwide. You still do get the staples like ayam percik, nasi campur, satay and a myriad of kuih but that one item add to the variety and it’s everywhere.
A couple of years ago, it was the mini murtabak … then it was the deep fried popiah (springroll), then the tube drinks came along (with the multi level ingredients) … then last year kebabs were a huge hit but what do I see this year ?
ROTI JOHN !
You can get it a la Subway … short (which I think is a 6 inch) and a long (foot long I guess) and all with different 'inti' (filling) !
In case you’re wondering what the heck ‘Roti John’ is … here’s how it’s explained in Wikipedia :-
“essentially an omelette sandwich, is a popular Malay breakfast and snack item … The ingredients include minced meat (chicken or mutton), onion, egg, sardines, tomato-chilli sauce and a baguette-type loaf.”
I know you’re used to having me rant on and on but not this time … I ain’t ranting. I’m just wondering … how do they (the bazaar stall owners) come to this agreement that this year they decree ...
“we’ll all make Roti John and we’ll flood the markets”
I’ve been having Roti Johns everyday during Ramadhan trying out different stalls at different bazaars. There’s only a slight variation and they’re mostly delicious. Mostly. There were 1 or 2 stalls that had questionable ingredients which made it taste weird but all-in-all … my experience with the Ramadhan Roti Johns have been quite satisfying.
I think, however, that I will need to broaden my horizons for the last 2 weeks of the fasting month so I guess I’m gonna leave the Roti John behind and try different things. Any suggestions and where I can get it ? I’m willing to drive to anywhere within the Klang Valley although I do miss the pasar Ramadhan in Penang’s Bukit Jambul … which I think rocks !
Anyway … send in your suggestions and comments … would love to
I know you’re used to having me rant on and on but not this time … I ain’t ranting. I’m just wondering … how do they (the bazaar stall owners) come to this agreement that this year they decree ...
ReplyDelete“we’ll all make Roti John and we’ll flood the markets”
--------------------------
Well I think what happens is that someone sees a Roti John stall doing really well, and then jumps on the bandwagon to cash in.
Roti John's ok I guess, but after a few days of it, you tend to get over it and move on.
How many have you had so far man?
http://davin-x.blogspot.com/
visit this http://powyihling.blogspot.com/ , leave comments and take the nuffnang survey!!!...thxs
ReplyDeleteHey hey...i think i've got the answer to Word up! probrlem is, i have been following Redfm every morning on the way to school in my dad's car, yet everytime when the cue to call comes, it's already time to get down the car else I'll be late for school!!...can't you all just make it slightly earlier?? hahha....
ReplyDeletemy dad used to love roti john a lot but somehow it's not common in my household anymore...dunno why also..
Hey JD, wanna know where to get the best Roti John all year long? It's in Melaka where originally they came from. It's still the best and u can't find it anywhere in KL. Seriously, even Subway pun kalah!
ReplyDeleteYou can find the best Roti John in Pantai Kundur, Melaka. It's the Barkat Roti John Restoran. They served the best ayam golek too (like Kenny Rogers). And no, the owners are not my relatives! I just LOVE their Roti John!!!
yeah! Agreed! Barkat Roti John is the best!!! i traveled from kl just to have a bite of it! Lets go together!!!
ReplyDelete