Last weekend my hubby n i went to D'cengkih accompanied with our "lovey dovey" lovely couple Bidi n Izza all d way from Bukit Antarabangsa.

D'Chengkih is a Malay restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. This is the place famous for its Johorean food. What most, we just love the live music sessions go on within the narrow confines of the restaurant. The restaurant setting is worth mentioning. Sephia-toned pictures depicting days of yore and long-gone people adorned the walls. A touch of classic and pinch of nostalgia there – and more so while your'e on your breakfast or lunch and munch amidst soothing with the sound of the live music!

Not forgetting this place is always packed with people especially on weekends... They must be here for the spread (all laid out at the back for you to pick and choose) and surely they're here for the live music too!!!!!...

Hubby n i had nasi dagang with two different plates of course...on the table we do not share plates, fork or spoon...hahaha ...Nasi dagang that looked foreign here since this restaurant claimed to be specialising in southern food versus the east coast fare....the kelantanese cuisine . This speckled rice was perfectly cooked, with separate grains glistening with coconut milk. It was served with the requisite ikan tongkol (tuna) curry, with pickled pineapple, cucumber, onion, tomato and green pepper. The rice was surrounded by tuna curry (ikan tongkol) which was so delicious to eat. One taste and BINGO! We confirmed that we were in the presence of greatness - amazingly good and authentic nasi dagang. This was heavenly stuff that we could eat all day....sampai pengsan ... !!!

Bidi ordered for the ultimate Johor Laksa . Since Izzah herself hailed from JB, anak jati johorean la katakan and having been spoilt by the best Johor Laksa at the her hometown, she found the one here a little sweet. The curry for the laksa was thick with fish, it had the right spice mix in it, but why the sweetness? The Mee Rebus we ordered next was again high up on the sugar-meter. (The price of sugar has gone up, but obviously Malay cooks are still oblivious to this, and not just at this restaurant).

Conclusion of the day: HAPPY SEH......:)