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!
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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! :)
That is one awesome story *smiles*
ReplyDeleteNasi 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
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.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's an awesome story! That 1m Roti Man rocks! The GrabYourFork printouts must've made his day. Nice one! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat story! Now they can write World Famous 1m Roti on a billboard.
ReplyDeletethis is so sweet!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNAWWWWWWW :D
ReplyDeleteI think I'd do the same for a 1m roti. What a great story! Good on you Winnie!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteSounds 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
ReplyDeleteNice job Winnie! And what a story :)
ReplyDeletenawwwwwwwww and that pic of them reading about themselves is gold
ReplyDeleteHow heartwarming it is that people will take your food suggestions, AND the place and staff described within such pride with what they've achieved!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great thing and I am glad for the workers. They need more aprecation in making the good food.
ReplyDeletethat is one cool story to share. it's amazing! the roti guy must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteGrayourfork, connecting people with roti since 2011!
ReplyDeletegreat story! good one winnie
ReplyDeleteahhh, blogs. bringing the world together :)
Aww, that is SUCH a sweet story. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO COOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat story. While one restaurant manager may growl at you for taking photo's, another is elated beyond belief
ReplyDeletethis story put a smile to my face =)
ReplyDeleteHelen 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
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Love this post Helen. So touching to know that a post can reach people around the world> keep it up yo!
ReplyDeleteAwww, this makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww what a lovely story! Your blog rocks ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Winnie and Helen for sharing such a sweet story and I want more stories like this!
ReplyDeleteThat'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!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post and brings me all the warm feeling knowing the joy a humble blog post can bring.
ReplyDeleteThat is just a fantastic story!
ReplyDeleteOh and I was so proud of myself for making roti last night. I have much to learn... "patience, grasshopper."
ReplyDeletewho needs Michelin stars when you get promoted via GYF ; )
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome story! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside :)
ReplyDeleteawww such a sweet post! people use your blog as an eating guide!! that is like the food blogger's ultimate dream :p
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great things with your blog. :-) Keep up the good work!
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