Malaysia Accent Lesson 4 - The Mamak Culture
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
I know I know.. It has been awhile since I have posted as Pakcik Win but things has been rather hectic these past weeks.
Anyway, it will be August 31 tomorrow - Happy Merdeka!! Pst pst.. There is a Merdeka celebration on this 31st August at Velvet Informer, 189 Lonsdale Street. Entrance is only $4 / $6!!
So, what should we learn today?
Today I feel that we should learn something different from the usual.
So, what can I lecture you guys about? Any ideas adik-adik? Now, let's see.. We have learnt the ever famous 'lah', the wonderful 'ar' and the always used 'eh'.
YES! I thought of it.. It shall be all about the mamak culture!
Usually, people goes mamak-ing in the night at the nearest store in the neighbourhood. Some popular places in KL is Nirwana @ Bangsar, Devi's Corner @ every freaking suburb, Kayu @ Chow Yang and Steven's Corner @ also every freaking suburb!
Mind you, the AUD:MYR currency is 3:1. So, Malaysian food is extremely extremely cheap!!
Drinks typically ordered are teh tarik(which was sold cheaply in our FoN stall!), iced milo or ice lemon tea.
These drinks are usually served with Malaysian Mamak food!! Usually it would be nasi lemak, roti canai, roti bom and many MANY more varieties!
I shall not tempt you with pictures because I know that you would kill me if I did.. And also there is a video for you all to watch! A very very good YouTube video all about Mamak! Enjoy the video!!
Mamak: A Malaysian Culture
Gosh, I miss going to the Mamak!! Can't wait till the holidays end of this year! Mamak oh mamak~~
Yours truly,
Pakcik Win
":O
that video was so spastic.. LOL!!!
nice break from stupid assignments. thank you! lol.."
"eh??? the closest person order's first? really?"
"umm.. usually it's not so orderly.. hahah.. plenty of jostling and talking over each other..
"If you're quick, you shall presevere~" That's the motto.
But yea, I guess in this sense, the closest person has the advantage :P"
"Haha!! That part is so not true for my friends and I. Why? Mainly because the person taking orders are brilliant!! They are able to remember what food and drinks you ordered even if you came in a group of ten!! And not to forget, they usually do not have any book or pen to write down your orders.. It's all by memory! How amazing is that??"
"Mamak dang?
If I am not mistaken, that means mamak stall ;p"
"Hey, thanks for embedding my video. Hope you liked it. Enjoy."