JAKARTA, iNews.id – Medan Boy named Kasim made the name of his region proud. Gone fashion, it is now open successfully restaurant with a special menu Indonesia in the town of Edmonton, Canada.
This culinary business was established 20 years ago. Kasim also said that before, his clients were just four Indonesian families and students.
But who would have thought, this restaurant named Padmanadi has become known by thousands of customers. Fans are not only Indonesian. Kasim also opened a restaurant branch in the southern city of Edmonton.
He also admitted that when he opened this culinary business, he no longer relied on word of mouth. New customers come after knowing the history of taste in the restaurant.
“I run this business like restaurants in Padang Indonesia, that is, I don’t use promotions, just word of mouth,” Kasim said.
“It turns out that people here like our menu, like rendang, chicken curry, chicken satay, gado-gado, Javanese noodles, ginger tea and many more,” he continued. said.
Seeing his business booming, Kasim (62), then about to retire, discourages him. Apparently, Kasim, while living in Jakarta, also used to open a food business.
Without forgetting his native country, Kasim often returns to Indonesia twice a year. He also often organizes social activities for the victims.
“When I came back several years ago, there was an avalanche in Ciawi, West Java. It was during Ramadan. Several friends and I immediately left,” he said.
Kasim’s story of preserving Indonesian culinary delights in Canada also won an award. The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia (Consul General) in Vancouver, Canada, Hendra Halim, said the government appreciated Kasim’s contribution.
Apparently, for 20 years, Kasim has not only introduced Indonesian specialties. He also transmitted information about his country.
“Pak Kasim can inspire Indonesian citizens abroad and the diaspora to open access to food or goods supplies from Indonesia,” said Hendra Halim.
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