I was trying to test the capabilities of the coffee shop downstairs to cater to my unorthodox tastes so I thought up of three unusual combinations, all of which involves roti kahwin, which is a toasted sandwich with kaya (rich and sweet coconut based paste) and melted butter. In order of practicality:
Roti Kahwin with a pack of Next cigarettes in the middle
Roti Kahwin with kolo mee as the filling
Roti Kahwin with a fried egg flavored with pepper and soy sauce
The coffee shop delivers food and drink straight to our office premises so I got Penny to call the coffee shop and try ordering the items.
Penny: Can you deliver up one roti kahwin with a pack of Next cigarettes please?
(somewhat reluctantly, despite my encouragement)
Coffee shop: One roti kahwin AND a pack of Next cigarettes?
Penny: No, my colleague actually wants one roti kahwin with the pack of Next cigarettes inside the sandwich...
(somewhat embarrassed)
Coffee shop: .........
Penny: Nevermind, can you just get a roti kahwin up here please?
Me: No! Quick, ask about the roti kahwin with kolo mee inside.
Penny: Don't want.
Me: Alright, at least ask about the one with the egg.
Penny: Wait, can you send up a roti kahwin with an egg inside.
(resignedly)
Me: Fried egg.
(I told Penny)
Penny: Roti kahwin with a fried egg inside.
Me: With soy sauce and pepper too.
Penny: He wants soy sauce and pepper on the egg too.
Me: Don't forget the kaya and the melted butter in the roti kahwin!
Penny: He says not to forget that it's a roti kahwin with kaya and melted butter and a fried egg with pepper and soy sauce inside.
Coffee shop: Is this a crank call?
Me: No, it's for that sweet and salty taste!
(I shouted over the intercom)
The coffee shop proprietor hand delivered the unorthodox sandwich 15 minutes later with an unamused expression on his face. ROTFLMAO!
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