Andaman = Andang Nyaman?

A few weeks back, Blackdiamonds made a review on Andaman Restaurant & Catering. She rated the place to be an A+ establishment and MSG free too. Just earlier this evening, I was at the official launching of the restaurant. It was quite a grand opening, rarely seen for a restaurant. This is how it went...

By the time I got there, the place was already busy as the guest starts arriving. Some huge tents were erected outside the restaurant to seat the invited guest, approximately about 250 people were expected. The atmosphere was very lively with the sounds of Gulingtangan performed by UBD students.

I can see Bruneian already busy snapping away and also Mr.BR seated close to the stage. The event started at 07:45pm, 30mins earlier than planned, which is very rare indeed especially for big functions.

Shortly after the arrival of the guest of honour, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Mejar General (Rld) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awg Hj Mohammad Bin Hj Daud, Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat was led by Imam Hj Ali Yusof bin Hj Arsad.

After the recital, the Chairman of Koperasi Belia Kita Berhad (KBK), Awg Rahimi Bin Perdi made his welcoming speech. In his speech he highlighted the KBK objectives, which was to ;

• To provide employment opportunities for the youth.

• To nurture the youth to be entrepreneurs.

• To instil the sense of ownership among the youth and shareholders.

• To establish a reputable corporate governance internally and other supporting agency.

Andaman Restaurant & Catering is just one of the many ventures that KBK has planned, other services such as Wedding Planning, Facilities Management & Housekeeping, and Event Management are just some of them. More info about KBK activities can be found on their website here.

The guest of honour was then escorted on stage by the KBK Chairman to deliver a speech and then officiate the launching of the restaurant by lighting a mock-up of a "flaming" wok. And with that, its makan time!

On the menu was;

APPETIZER
Prawn & Papaya Salad

MAIN COURSE
Rendang Betawi
Andaman Lamb Stew (Highly Recommended!)
Chicken Percik
Fiery Fish (Love this!)
Broccoli & Mushroom with Oyster Sauce
Steamed Rice
Nasi Hujan Panas

REFRESHMENT
Fruitpunch
Coffee & Tea

DESSERT
Mixed Fruits & Malay Kueh

While the guest were enjoying the delicious food, various entertaiment were presented. There was a cultural dance performance by the Youth of Brunei, Theatre performance by UBD students, Acoustic Guitar & Bass performance, Magic Tricks, Songs by Ak Hj Mohd Khairul Amilin and finally a Poem recital.

The event ended just before 10pm and I must say it was a successful one. It was entertaining and ofcourse the food was again A+. Congratulations to the KBK committee for organising such a wonderful event and the launching of Andaman Restaurant & Catering. I wish you all the best for the future.

For enquiries & reservations call 2653355.