a random ayam penyet review lmao

disclaimer: written by kx not me

Cyberjaya has quite a number of Ayam Penyet spots, though only very few stand out. On my mission to find THE best ayam penyet spot in Cyberjaya, I stumbled upon this unassuming spot on the same row as KFC.

The Food [3.5/5]
- Dapur Penyet's presentation was its best factor. Served on the traditional wooden tray, their chicken is beautifully plated alongside some sides of tempeh, tofu, raw veg and sambal. However, it was not very tender and left more to be desired. I suspect this is due to pre-cooking the chicken beforehand, as it was not served cold. Also, the sambal is on the milder side, especially if you were to compare it to the original Indonesian sambal.
On the other hand, their complimentary soup really stood out to me. While the peppery soup that is often combo-ed with ayam penyet is very common, this place did it much better than all the other places in Cyberjaya, due to a balanced amount of seasoning.

The Pricepoint [3/5]
- The prices for the food here range from RM10-RM15, making it relatively mid priced. There are cheaper, better options out there; though it might take some hunting.

The Ambiance [3/5]
- The interior felt like a fast-food joint, with the color scheme making it look reminiscent of A&W. The decor definitely did not suit the cuisine, but otherwise it was OK.

The Service [4/5]
- The servers and manager(?) were friendly and accommodating. I asked for extra sambal and they provided it with a smile. Furthermore, I actually left behind some belongings-- and they graciously kept it safe for me until I realized and turned back to collect it. Definitely one of the better points of Dapur Penyet.

Verdict: [3.5/5]
- The food is not amazing, but is definitely above average. However, if I had a choice, I would choose to head to a different restaurant to satisfy that ayam penyet cravings.

     

another year, once again

The next time I was posting here, I genuinely hoped it would be of happy thoughts. because frankly speaking, 2019  has been a much happier year for me. no, I'm still not used to the big dollops of loneliness that wash over me but I'm forcing myself to enjoy the peace and solace of being alone.

but here I am, writing this out because I'm in my room, crying again. sorry i guess my blog is just a place of confidence. I used to cry because I was angry. I was angry at the situation I was in, and I was angry during a lot of my arguments.

I guess that emotion has somewhat evolved because I'm no longer angry.

I'm just sad.

like when I fight, I just get sad. when I think of anything, it makes me sad. and yes, scared a lot of the times.

I used to send a lot of  forced positive snaps to force myself to get through life in general. but this year I've unknowingly been snapping happily again. i snap good things, and the people around me. and it felt genuine and honest and i think my friends can feel it too.

today was the day i slipped back into my unintentional "forced"  and "feelings type snap because i felt it hit my chest hard again. so hard that it almost physically hurt.

and one thing im happy about is: so many of my friends checked in on me. they know its very unlike me to snap how I feel out loud and it felt nice to know that someone kinda gives a shit, you know?

but then the one person who I thought would empathize didn't. just sent me a haughty remark and completely read the situation wrong. the one person i put my heart and soul into...

sometimes i wonder if im happy

and if i am why is it so hard to be happy?