Malaysian restaurant shifts gears to drive-in service amid virus measures
Diners in Malaysia can now devour meals from inside their cars, after a restaurant opened a drive-in service for people who are longing to dine out.
The Southeast Asian nation entered its forth week of a nationwide lockdown as it grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections that has pushed the cumulative total past 200,000 cases and over 800 deaths.
In Cyberjaya, a satellite city located on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur, customers drove to the parking lot of the Padi House restaurant, ordering and enjoying their food without leaving their car. The restaurant has ceased dine-in service since the first movement control measures kicked in last March.
Each set meal comes with a customized tray to fit in the narrow space between driver seat and steering wheel, enabling the customers to enjoy the meal without hassle.
"I work at the bank so its not a suitable environment for me to eat. I prefer to go out and sometimes we need a change in scenery so that I can enjoy my food, even in a car," said Nor Shekin Nor who was there with a colleague during lunch hour on Thursday.
Owner Leow Kim Ngan said he was inspired by airline meals after business dropped 80 percent due to the pandemic.
"This is very challenging," said Leow. "We have to think of a new way to improve."
This is the second nationwide lockdown in Malaysia since the first coronavirus case was uncovered in January last year. In this latest lockdown, due to end on February 18, micro-enterprises and small businesses are allowed to continue operating, but inter-state travel and social activities are still barred.
(Source: Reuters)
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