I was "on my own" today, with Adam in KL for a short business trip, so I decided to make everyone happy and treat the kids to a familiar "restoran", the ever-popular McDonalds. I didn't wanna brave the one in the mall and be forced to find parking in tight spaces, so I used my beloved GPS to navigate me to another. After driving in downtown Penang during rush hour for more than 20 minutes, I finally spotted the golden arches and found a spot large enough for my huge car!
People love McDonalds here, and the place was packed, perhaps especially so because I had chosen the only drive-thru one on the island. It was freezing in there, which also contributed to its popularity in this ever-humid city, and I was almost successful at sitting outside, until my kids spotted the playscape. Fun enough, but tiny in comparison to the tunnel and slide systems in the States. Still, my kids were so excited to see one that they got kinda crazy, and I had to tell them to tone it down and "watch out for the littles" (a phrase I picked up from a friend).
My kids were actually quiet for about five minutes, happily scarfing their Happy Meals, and I was pleased to discover that the French fries are just as good over here. I ordered the spicy McChicken, known here as "ayam goreng" (fried chicken), and wow, it was great! Never thought I'd say that about a sandwich from McDonalds, but the chicken was all breast meat, tender, and spicy enough to form light sweat beads on my nose. =) Complete the meal with a Sprite and an apple pie, and I was feelin' good!
Sometimes I feel a little guilty ordering Western food here when there are so many local delights I've yet to try, but it helps occassionally to have a touch of home. I'll be going back for more again soon!
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