A Sunday of Sweet Indulgence and Rare Couple Time

Last Sunday was a rare and quiet one — lunch was just hubby and me. It’s been quite a while since we last had a meal together, just the two of us without the usual hustle and bustle of family. My MIL was away in Ipoh, Alycia was at her friend’s graduation ceremony, Sherilyn was busy at her part-time barista job, and Cass was, as always, at her figure skating practice. So it was just us — a rare treat of alone time.

When I asked hubby where he wanted to eat, he didn’t have a clue. Neither did I. So he started driving towards PJ, with no real destination in mind. We ended up at Section 17, a food haven we hadn’t visited in a while.

First stop was K Intan Wantan Mee, a no-frills eatery that’s been around for years. The shop is unassuming and only has one stall — but the wantan mee and sui kow are famously good. The noodles had that perfect bite with no alkaline aftertaste, and the seasoning was just right — simple yet flavorful. The sui kow was excellent, generously stuffed and full of texture.

After that, we took a short walk down the road to a charming little place called Blue Dahlia — a relatively new café with a nostalgic twist. It specializes in traditional Malaysian kuih and desserts, made from recipes passed down by a Malaccan Peranakan mother. The spread was irresistible: pulut inti kelapa, bingka ubi, onde-onde, seri muka, kuih kosui, kuih talam — the list goes on.

Hubby ordered some kuih, Nyonya laksa, and a cup of strong local iced kopi. I had my all-time favorite — sago pudding with gula melaka and santan. It was soft, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. He also bought two slices of chocolate banana cake and more kuih for the girls at home.

Our next stop (yes, we weren’t done yet!) was just a few steps away — Kwong Wah Ais Kacang, our favorite spot for cendol and ais kacang. Hubby ordered my favorite cendol and tried something new for himself — bubur cha cha with shaved ice and a small bowl of assam laksa. More takeaway happened: coconut buns and ikan bilis buns to bring home.

It was truly a cheat day, packed with carbs, sugar and nostalgia. We threw our low-carb eating out the window and simply enjoyed the moment.

And just when I thought our indulgent day was over, hubby came home at night with more sweet treats — egg tarts from the famous Tong Kee bakery. Classic egg tarts, Portuguese egg tarts and something new — a mochi egg tart. According to Cass, it was the best of the lot, but sadly, I didn’t get a bite!

All in all, it was a sweet, spontaneous Sunday that reminded me how nice it is to slow down, indulge a little, and reconnect — even if only for a couple of hours over kuih, noodles, and icy desserts.

Blue Dahlia @ Section 17, PJ

Round 3 lunch, at Kwong Wah @ Section 17, PJ

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