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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

1m roti tisu - Kayu Nasi Kandar



Remember the one metre tall roti tisu I waxed lyrical over during a recent trip to Malaysia?

Grab Your Fork reader, Winnie, did. She was so intent on hunting down this gravity-defying spectacle she printed off several of my Malaysian posts and packed it in her luggage for a holiday to Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

"My husband and I trekked to Petaling Jaya for a late dinner on January 3, 2011, armed with colour printouts of your blog entries. We received a number of curious looks from the workers there, but not knowing what things mean in Malaysian, I simply pointed at the photos of mee goreng and the 1m roti on your blog to the waiters.
"The waiter was stunned to say the least, then slowly picked up my printouts and looked at them in awe. I explained to him I found their restaurant on the internet via your food blog. He gave us a shy smile, pointed at the guy who was holding up the 1m roti on your blog, and said, "This is me".


Kayu Nasi Kandar staff reading the Grab Your Fork blog post

"Later during our meal, he brought several of his other workmates to look at my crumpled printouts, and triumphantly pointed at the photo of himself. By the time we left, we couldn't help but unstaple my stack of papers and left him with the section on their restaurant, Kayu Nasi Kandar. He excitedly asked me, "Can I show my manager?" and we told him it's on the internet and left them with your blog address.
"It was a great evening for my husband and I. Not only did we have a scrumptious and authentic meal (not to mention very economical!) - all thanks to your blog - but I think we also made a man very proud of his own work. So I wanted to thank you, for sharing your experiences which allow us all to spread the food of love all around."

Now that's a heartwarming story I had to share!

And did Winnie get her 1m roti tisu?


Grab Your Fork reader Winnie, and the 1m roti tisu

You bet she did!

Thanks so much Winnie for your email, and allowing me to publish it on Grab Your Fork. Your email made my week.

If you have a story to share about a Grab Your Fork post, then let me know. I'd love to hear it!

- Read more about the 1m roti tisu at Kayu Nasi Kandar
- Read about our Malaysian food tour - food blogger style

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Congratulations to Keli R who has won a $100 gift voucher for online delicatessen Audrey & Marco!
34 comments - Add some comment love

posted by Helen (Grab Your Fork) on 1/11/2011 01:33:00 am


34 Comments:

  • At 1/11/2011 1:58 am, Anonymous Simon @ the heart of food said…

    This is a great story! The workers must have loved that someone armed with just a print out comes in from another country to try out some of their food.

    I was beaming from ear to ear reading through the whole account. Great work to you, your reader Winnie and to the awesome 1m roti man! :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 2:13 am, Blogger Karen | Citrus and Candy said…

    That is one awesome story *smiles*

    Nasi Kandar is in my hometown so next time I'm in Malaysia, I'm gonna print out his pic and get him to autograph it for you :D

     
  • At 1/11/2011 2:24 am, Blogger Phuoc'n Delicious said…

    Awww that's a great story! How ecstatic must the 1m roti man feel to be featured on the internet :) I love how food can communicate so many things and touch so many people without the need to express words.

     
  • At 1/11/2011 2:41 am, Anonymous eatmarvin said…

    Wow! That's an awesome story! That 1m Roti Man rocks! The GrabYourFork printouts must've made his day. Nice one! :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 8:21 am, Anonymous Mark @ Cafe Campana said…

    Great story! Now they can write World Famous 1m Roti on a billboard.

     
  • At 1/11/2011 8:51 am, Blogger oni... said…

    this is so sweet!!!! :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 9:17 am, Anonymous Minh said…

    NAWWWWWWW :D

     
  • At 1/11/2011 9:20 am, Blogger Mel said…

    I think I'd do the same for a 1m roti. What a great story! Good on you Winnie!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 9:25 am, Blogger K said…

    This is awesome! I'll love to read more stories like this. It's wonderful that your blog can spread people's passion for food and make other people so happy to be recognised.

     
  • At 1/11/2011 9:36 am, Anonymous Emily said…

    Sounds like a great treasure hunt story but instead of getting a chest of gold coins, you'll get 1m tall roti tisu instead, hehe! Love the story and I'm happy for Winnie to have finally found her roti tisu. :D

     
  • At 1/11/2011 9:53 am, Anonymous penny aka jeroxie said…

    Nice job Winnie! And what a story :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:05 am, Anonymous chocolatesuze said…

    nawwwwwwwww and that pic of them reading about themselves is gold

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:29 am, Blogger Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse) said…

    How heartwarming it is that people will take your food suggestions, AND the place and staff described within such pride with what they've achieved!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:36 am, Anonymous yewenyi said…

    This is a great thing and I am glad for the workers. They need more aprecation in making the good food.

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:37 am, Blogger Mel said…

    that is one cool story to share. it's amazing! the roti guy must be so proud!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:41 am, Anonymous howard said…

    Grayourfork, connecting people with roti since 2011!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:41 am, Blogger Anna (Morsels and Musings) said…

    great story! good one winnie

    ahhh, blogs. bringing the world together :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 11:21 am, Blogger shaz said…

    Aww, that is SUCH a sweet story. Love it!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 11:25 am, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That is SO COOL!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 11:48 am, Anonymous john@heneedsfood said…

    Great story. While one restaurant manager may growl at you for taking photo's, another is elated beyond belief

     
  • At 1/11/2011 12:23 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    this story put a smile to my face =)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 12:40 pm, Anonymous Leona said…

    Helen such a lovely story. Im sure many bloggers agree with me that you've been an inspiration to all food bloggers and every day readers way before many of us started blogging your site has always been a dictionary filled food which connects people

    xx

     
  • At 1/11/2011 1:20 pm, Anonymous Adrian in Food Rehab said…

    Love this post Helen. So touching to know that a post can reach people around the world> keep it up yo!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 1:26 pm, Anonymous Hannah said…

    Awww, this makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside! :) :) :)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 1:46 pm, Anonymous Jen said…

    Awwww what a lovely story! Your blog rocks ;)

     
  • At 1/11/2011 1:58 pm, Anonymous Mrs Pigflyin said…

    Thank you Winnie and Helen for sharing such a sweet story and I want more stories like this!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 5:06 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    That's a sweet story. I'm so glad Winnie found the 1m roti tisu and that the guy at the shop was happy to see his face on your blog. I have to say that 1m roti tisu does look worth seeking out!!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 6:49 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    This is such a sweet post and brings me all the warm feeling knowing the joy a humble blog post can bring.

     
  • At 1/11/2011 8:45 pm, Anonymous sara @ Belly Rumbles said…

    That is just a fantastic story!

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:20 pm, Blogger foodieandthechef said…

    Oh and I was so proud of myself for making roti last night. I have much to learn... "patience, grasshopper."

     
  • At 1/11/2011 10:44 pm, Anonymous divemummy said…

    who needs Michelin stars when you get promoted via GYF ; )

     
  • At 1/12/2011 12:25 am, Anonymous Jacq said…

    What an awesome story! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside :)

     
  • At 1/12/2011 6:09 pm, Blogger sugarpuffi said…

    awww such a sweet post! people use your blog as an eating guide!! that is like the food blogger's ultimate dream :p

     
  • At 1/13/2011 1:54 pm, Blogger Lyrical Lemongrass said…

    You're doing great things with your blog. :-) Keep up the good work!

     

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