tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27826637260574331592024-03-11T15:54:04.528+08:00thule food questthule is a brand of roof rack and related accessories, which happened to be my last job in KL... hence the nickname! a lot of sweet memories & learned on how to cope with life while working here.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-14696960951572148212013-01-22T23:47:00.001+08:002013-01-22T23:49:12.385+08:00Magic Wok - First post in 2013 (after more than a year of hiatus!)Looking back at my last post (November 2011)... I realised that I have been missing for more than a year! Workload took a huge chunk of my time in 2012 - the rest was spent with family. Of course, I would still read blogs from those whom I follow from time to time... subjected to free time. At the moment, I would just simply use Instagram to post up the photo of the food that I had eaten which was then uploaded into Facebook.<br />
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Despite the convenience of using Instagram, I still love writing... perhaps I was just lazy and being pampered by all those apps in iPhone these days. I don't have time during the day because most of my times were spent down in the factory and when I got back to the office, I had to do paperworks and that didn't include my outstation trips. The remaining time had to be spent with the family when I got home. At night, the wife would normally hog the laptop and thus I didn't have much time to post anything. Forget about Tweeter - I have already stopped using this app after a few months.<br />
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Right! Now it's 2013 - new year with new resolution! Chinese New Year is around the corner and all the necessary preparations have been made to celebrate this joyous occasion. After all, this time of the year is the time where I get together with my family and relatives - the only time when all my siblings and parents would sit down for reunion dinner. I truly cherish this moment and that is also the reason why I am looking forward to this holiday. It's a tradition to wear everything new on the first day and I assure you that my wallet has been bleeding one month earlier leading toward February 10th.<br />
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My first ever post is on Magic Wok - a relatively established restaurant in Damansara Jaya whom I have never thought of going before even when I moved to PJ. My first visit there was during the Winter Soltice festival but I didn't bring anything there then. We went there again to celebrate Keith's 2nd birthday - and this time I brought my DSLR along. Normally we would go earlier to avoid the dinner crowd.<br />
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We were the only patrons at that time and so we got all the attention :) it was a restaurant with adjoining bar where a lot of people having happy hours next door. Sometimes they would seat you there if the place was packed!<br />
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Claypot tilapia with white pepper and roasted meat - the soup was nice enough without overpowered by the white pepper. It was all bones in the end!<br />
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3 meat combination - forget the charsiew, siew yoke was decent (skin was crack-a-lacking) but not memorable and the only good was the roasted duck which I thought was good but still not comparable to Sun Ming Kee in Cheras.<br />
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Signature Magic Wok fried rice - wok hei is assured and with the siew yoke thrown into the rice, each and every bite was a bliss<br />
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Braised pork knuckle (boneless) akin to the dong po yoke - nothing was left in the end except for the layer of fat on top of the meat. We even sapu all the gravy with the accompanying steamed buns. It was good without being too salty and the meat was very tender with fall-off-the-bone texture.<br />
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Nai bak with yam - comfort food that most people would find pleasant to the tummy<br />
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Fried chicken with sliced ginger was definitely the highlight of the night! We would have ordered the second helping if we didn't take into consideration the calory. The chicken meat was aromatic, juicy and still juicy on the inside as we sank our teeth in... and please help yourself to the crispy ginger slices which we could not get enough of!!<br />
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Leo's verdict - this place is family-oriented and the service was quite fast. The servers didn't make a lot of fuss despite Sher Ryn and Keith boy running and playing around. Oh yes... I'll end this blog with a family portrait taken during the dinner. <br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />
2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-35047701971691496782011-11-02T13:39:00.002+08:002011-11-02T13:43:33.809+08:00MIAIt seems that I have not been updating my blogs as much as I want to... works have been very hectic and currently I have a new project going on which will involve a lot of traveling soon. And I have to juggle between my factory and my project... it's the beginning so a lot of hands on stuff to do right now.<br />
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FYI, I will try to squeeze some free time to write blogs whenever possible... <br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />
2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-47435417184214580492011-09-24T11:28:00.003+08:002011-09-24T11:30:30.419+08:00Canton-i @ 1Utama Shopping Centre PJCanton-i needs no introduction - for those who are familiar with KL's dining scene, they would know that this restaurant is another offspring of the people behind the highly successful Dragon-i chains. While the latter offers Shanghainese cuisine (including xiao long bao), the former serves Hong Kong style cuisine. I've been here countless times until I lost count and I rarely blogged about it as this place has been blogged to death! Given the fact that I only ordered a dish or two everytime I came here (and most of the times the same dish all over again... yes I'm predictable), I didn't feel like writing any post.<br />
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Until now - when there were more than 2 diners (4 this time and in this case, my in-laws), it meant more dishes and not the same boring post. Its interior was mostly white with Oriental theme.<br />
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Most of the time when there's elderly around, a pot of Chinese tea is a MUST - in our case, a pot of Oolong priced at RM10 per pot.<br />
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A huge lemongrass fan - how could I resist ordering the lemongrass with iced jasmine tea? A bit pricey at RM10.80 per glass though!<br />
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Deep fried pork intestine and fish congee (RM11.80) was shared between all of us. The intestine and fried fritters were served separately to ensure their crispy-ness.. how thoughtful! As usual, the congee's texture was silky smooth and flavourful which won the elders' approval.<br />
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Apart from that, we also had the 3 combinations of roasted meat (RM32.00) - char siew, roasted duck and siew yoke. I found that all the 3 meats were good - just enough to be shared among us. <br />
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However, the siew yoke stood out from the other two - I love its crispy skin plus the 50/50 ratio of lean and fat meat. Crackling sound could be heard once I took a bite on the delectable meat.<br />
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Grilled eggplant with special meat sauce was definitely another dish worthy of mentioning. My love affair with eggplant started during my university years. I just loved how this aubergine plant absorbed all the flavours that are used to cook this dish. The sauce was flavourful but not too salty and I could taste the sauce with each and every bite of the eggplant. <br />
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Braised garoupa belly with garlic and pork belly (RM32.00) was another hit - the fresh & flaky garoupa meat combined very well with the sinful pork belly. <br />
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To balance our rather heavy dinner, we ordered the stir fried lotus roots with celery and macadamia nuts (RM16.80). <br />
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Leo's verdict - to be honest, I had better and if you asked me, I could even mention which place with the best char siew, siew yoke and roasted duck. But then, those good places are quite far from where I live. Plus you can get all 3 varieties under one roof. For the prices, the dishes are definitely not cheap but it's convenient (inside a shopping mall) because it's near my place. <br />
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Canton-I<br />
G-208, Ground Floor<br />
1-Utama Shopping Centre<br />
Bandar Utama<br />
Petaling Jaya<br />
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1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />
2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-23213596960867242102011-09-05T13:37:00.003+08:002011-09-05T13:37:47.706+08:00Delicious Lam Mee with Chinese wineMy first trip to Wei Sun was back in 2009... <a href="http://thule-food-quest.blogspot.com/2009/06/restoran-wei-sun-jalan-962a-bandar.html">click here</a> for my post back then!<br />
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I have never thought that I would be coming back here for the second time given that this restaurant is located in Kepong and I hardly venture into this area. One thing for sure is that everytime I come to KL, I would pass by Kepong before turning into LDP heading towards BU. It happened that it was almost noon by the time we passed by Kepong and both Jenn and her parents were hungry. Restoran Wei Sun came to mind and I immediately turned into Bandar Manjalara.<br />
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Lucky for us it was not lunch time yet and therefore parking were relatively easy to find and we quickly made our way to the restaurant.<br />
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Their signature Lam Mee is a must-order dish! It was prepared using 3 different type of Chinese wine to create a distinctive taste to the broth - and the wine blended very well with the flavour of Lam Mee's broth!<br />
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You'd find abalone slices, fresh prawns and ham slices together with the smooth & springy lam mee. I love the mee in its original flavour but being Jenn, she had to add vinegar to have sourish flavour in it.<br />
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We also ordered their buttermilk (nai yau) squid in 2 styles - dry style with egg floss; and wet style. Both excelled and we enjoyed having this together with the Lam Mee :)<br />
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Leo's verdict - they still manage to maintain the standard of Lam Mee which is a plus point as the objective for Jenn & I to travel to this particular place was for the dish. Too bad that we didn't travel far nowadays in search for good food, as the two little brats would be grumpy and the dining experience would not be that good.<br />
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Restoran Wei Sun<br />
No.47, Ground Floor, Jalan 9/62A<br />
Bandar Manjalara<br />
52200 Kepong<br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />
2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-70368639231255033022011-08-13T11:35:00.006+08:002011-08-13T11:47:56.910+08:00Peninsula Experience (^_^)Contrary to what you all might have thought, I did not stay in Peninsula Bangkok during my entire trip to Bangkok. For one, the location is far away from the shopping district.. on the opposite side of Chao Phraya river to be exact! It is possible to take Sky Train (Saphan Taksin station) to Pratunam but we didn't want to waste time taking trains. Secondly, I have set a budget for this trip (hey! I'm not filthy rich so budget is a must). After securing MAS tickets for only RM800 all-in, I booked Baiyoke Sky Hotel where we stayed for a few days.. it took us only 5-10 min walk to get to Platinum Mall. Here is the picture of Peninsula Hotel Bangkok which I took while taking their boat to the opposite side of river. This hotel stands majestically from where we are! Look closely at the hotel and you might actually notice that the hotel is iconically W-shaped designed.
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<br />After checking out of Baiyoke Hotel, we took taxi to Peninsula Bangkok which was located in a quieter Khlong San district. Upon reaching the hotel, memories from 8 years ago flashed back. As a matter of fact, this was actually my second time staying in this hotel. My first time was with Thule delegations back in September 2003. Thule's Asia Pacific Conference was held in Peninsula Bangkok and therefore I got the opportunity to stay in one of the top hotels in Bangkok. I could only remember that the room was exceptional and I had been telling Jenn so many times when we planned our Bangkok trip in June 2011.
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<br />Hotel staffs were very polite and courteous - if you are those who rate customer service highly, you definitely won't be disappointed. They literally took care of everything from the moment you stepped out from taxi. Our bags were quickly whisked away to luggage room while we proceeded to the check-in counter.
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<br />Love the black Bentley Continental GT :)
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<br />Mighty lion statues guarding its entrance
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<br />I just love the ever colourful and vibrant orchids
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<br />Do not expect to see contemporary and modern designs inside the hotel. You could even see antique furnitures placed around the hotel lobby (such as this one). However, the hotel gave both of us cosy feeling...
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<br />Now this is their boat service that will take you to the opposite side of the river.. it's FOC by the way. It is also the only way to get across the river should you decide to take Sky Train. My advise is DO NOT take taxi as most likely you will get stuck in the traffic jam on Saphan Taksin bridge linking both sides.
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<br />The room... ah yes! THE ROOM - how could I miss out? I wanted to settle for Deluxe room at the beginning but after realising that there was not much difference in term of rate in order to get the Balcony Room, I opted for the latter. The bed greeted us as soon as we entered the room - it was as good as Westin's Heavenly Bed. I could fall asleep easily on this bed.
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<br />View across the room from the bed.
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<br />2 separate basins for her and him - so I don't have to fight with Jenn who took her own sweet time to make-up and brush teeth/wash face.
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<br />For those who are always on the go and busy, they do have fax machine and high speed internet access in the room for you to use.
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<br />A little surprise from the management of Peninsula Bangkok - a box of chocolate! Yummy..
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<br />Breakfast at their Riverside Cafe is always an exciting affair. Part of the reason why I wanted to stay in Peninsula Bangkok was due to their breakfast affair! Why? I shall get to that part later...
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<br />They adopt an open kitchen concept right outside the cafe where the staffs prepare food on the spot to make sure that everything is fresh!
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<br />Jenn loves her Egg Benedict - I have yet to find another hotel that prepares this dish on the spot in Malaysia. Oh yes they do serve Egg Florentine too but we didn't manage to try that.
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<br />We did not manage to get a table inside the cafe - which was came as surprise for us as we never expect the breakfast crowd to be that many in this hotel (a sign of a very popular hotel despite its price tag). So I took some pictures - starting with pastry and bread section!
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<br />Their cold cut and salad section. They do have other sections that serve local Thai and Chinese dishes but I was not really looking forward to that.
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<br />My main objective is this - BACON! Crispy and piping hot bacon which is always replenished to ensure the patrons did not have to wait. During my stay in Baiyoke Sky Hotel, they could not make enough bacon to meet the demand from the breakfast crowd. I had to stand there for 5-10 minutes just to get the bacon!
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<br />My first plate of breakfast - loads of bacon, pork sausages, roasted potato wedges, grilled tomato and shitake mushroom.
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<br />Jenn opted for legs of ham (not those generic ham), waffles, scrambled egg and some salad
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<br />I couldn't stand the sight of the legs of ham - I helped myself to a second round shortly after!
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<br />Even the fruits tasted fresh from the market directly onto our table.
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<br />Signed Leo & Jenn from Peninsula Hotel Bangkok!
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<br />Leo's verdict - staying a night at this hotel cost at least RM700-800 for their Superior Room alone. FOr the Balcony room, all I can say is that I paid close to RM1k! My review on the hotel picked from tripadvisor site "This was actually my second time staying in Peninsula Bangkok, having stayed here once 8 years ago on business purpose. It was my first time that prompted me to stay here again for the second time, as I was very impressed by the level of service shown by this hotel. The level of service has not dropped but further improved to my delight!
<br />I have written to the hotel (through the agent) that I would be celebrating my 5th anniversary with my wife this time, and we were delighted with the little surprise when we checked into our balcony room which overlooks the Chao Phraya river. Having said that, my wife was very happy & we had a wonderful time in this hotel. The food at Thiptara was exceptionally good and even though we didn't make any reservation that day, the staff let us to sit at the table directly next to the river since we were quite early (the next reservation was at 8pm). May I say that the breakfast at the Riverside Restaurant was equally good? I have yet to find another hotel that make Egg Benedict on the spot!
<br />Location-wise it is located on the other side of the river but they make up with what I called the "Peninsula Experience". Boat service is provided to take you to the other side of river where BTS train station is located. Having stayed in city centre (another hotel) a few days earlier for shopping purpose, we decided to enjoy our last day in Bangkok being pampered by Peninsula Bangkok and definitely not disappointed!"
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<br />Peninsula Hotel Bangkok
<br />333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan
<br />Bangkok 10600, Thailand
<br />02-861 2888
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<br />Disclaimer:
<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.
<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-86926433703019075012011-08-08T12:57:00.003+08:002011-08-08T13:16:57.074+08:00Thiptara @ Peninsula BangkokOn our last night in Bangkok, both of us agreed that we would stay in the hotel and enjoyed a quiet dinner at one of their restaurants. We have read about rave reviews on their Chinese restaurant, Mei Jiang, but since we already had Chinese food in Chinatown.. we passed and opted for their Thiptara Thai restaurant instead. This time we didn't make any plans and the decision was kinda last minute so we didn't make any booking.
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<br />We showed up at the reception at 6.30pm to enquire on tables next to Chao Phraya river but were disapppointed when they told us that all the tables were booked for the night. That guy (forgot his name) might have sensed our disappointment and therefore looked at the booking sheet one more time. He then promptly informed us that he could arrange one table (yay!) for us but politely reminded us that we could only have the table until 8pm as the guests were expected to arrive at that time. Since we hardly took more than 1 hour for dinner, we said YES!
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<br /></a>The sun had already set and therefore it was not that hot and it was not long until the night fell and all the buildings were lit up brightly. Can you apot Jenn in the picture?
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<br />Complimentary marinated cashew nuts
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<br />While waiting for our dishes to be served, we asked the waitress to take a picture of us.
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<br />As the night fell, all the buildings across the river were lit up... revealing a breathtaking night scene from where we sat. Settings - f22, 15sec, ISO100! The result?
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<br />Refreshing concoction of lime & mint leaves juice
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<br />Khao Phad Thiptara (360 baht) - essentially the fried Jasmine rice with chilly paste, shrimp and salty egg. Being a sucker for fried rice.. I found this dish full of wok hei and moderately spicy. With a dash of lime juice, every bite was heavenly (at least for me). Jenn shared the same sentinent as I was...
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<br />However she felt no "kick" in the fried rice and asked for all available sauces from our attending waitress - she gave us 4 of them!
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<br />Phad-Phak-Ka-Nah Moo Grob (280 baht) - seriously without Engligh translation at the bottom of every dish, I would be scratching my head figuring out what the heck the dish was... wok fried kale with crispy pork!
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<br />Tom Yum Goong Mai Nam (440 baht) hit the jackpot! As usual, the soup has what I was looking for - spicy and sourish, fresh river prawns and distinctive lemongrass flavour.
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<br />Clear winner of the night belonged to this particular dish - Gaeng Phed Ped Yang or roasted duck simmered in red curry & sweet basil! The curry was thick, creamy and packed with all the required flavours. We could have ordered second helping of rice just because of this dish!
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<br />By the time we finished our dinner, I looked at my watch and it was only 7.45pm. Charged the dinner to my room and went back straight to our room. Actually we could have gone to the bar next to Thiptara for a glass of wine or two. The reason??? To enjoy the breathtaking view of Bangkok city from our balcony - settings f22, 15sec, ISO100! We even bought two bottles of Singha beer and some snacks while chatting the night away. Romantic?? You bet it is :)
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<br />Next post - Peninsula Hotel Bangkok!
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<br />Disclaimer:
<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.
<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-53840263867255231312011-07-12T16:50:00.006+08:002011-07-12T17:13:39.980+08:00Chinatown's pride - T&K Seafood!Ever since my friend (who lives in Bangkok by the way) brought me to have dinner in Chinatown 5 years ago, I was immediately impressed by the food. As a matter of fact, I had already forgotten on the restaurant that he took me to but the only thing I remember about Chinatown was the heavy traffic and the colourful neon lights that lit up the whole area at night! This time in Bangkok, I have learned to utilise Skytrain/BTS/MRT system to get to places. Like my friends said, it's really dumb-proof and I regretted for not learning about this sooner. Once upon a time, I was stuck for an hour in the same spot while taking a taxi to Chinatown :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLV4mnSdGiTMMJKv2pI2GpScy7iFOjQKFph1X2VeAUGyWDQfyheZJMcVael70hchFsDVRD-XO5ni6DlT0M9ePiLLemgvuQcdaEN6HnD3NaHvcOD-415AD62zQncvVrlVVwlAN7ZWS7K4U/s1600/T%2526K+%252826%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLV4mnSdGiTMMJKv2pI2GpScy7iFOjQKFph1X2VeAUGyWDQfyheZJMcVael70hchFsDVRD-XO5ni6DlT0M9ePiLLemgvuQcdaEN6HnD3NaHvcOD-415AD62zQncvVrlVVwlAN7ZWS7K4U/s400/T%2526K+%252826%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628390180862415858" border="0" /></a><br />The nearest place was Hua Lamphong MRT station and that was the last station where we took the MRT to... and then tut tut for another 70 baht to get us to our destination - T&K Seafood. Total rip-off if I may say as it was so near from the MRT station but then we were too lazy to walk so no choice.<br /><br />It's easy to spot T&K Seafood as all the staffs are donning green coloured T-Shirt. There is another restaurant directly opposite T&K that wears pink T-shirt. Competition is very high among both restaurants as their staffs would literally shout and asked you to patron their outlet. Since I had already made up my mind to dine at T&K, choice was easy! Note - I didn't know the name of pink T-shirt's restaurant but my friend said that they whipped out equally good quality food so maybe next time I will try them.<br /><br />For most people, alfresco dining is the way to enjoy the seafood but to those who couldn't stand the heat and stuffyness like me, they have air-conditioned room for you to enjoy your food. However it's located on the first & second floor of the shoplot. As both Jenn and I were rather early, we got our table on the first floor. Do not expect grand decor as both floors were rather small and cramped.. the only good thing is that it's cool!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tBUu6NJWHXLAmc-kFmleyhBHNbdeLZgQWtqjnGepHX5kjGZ0eN8Ih_HDSM3p8jv8GO3sWimlvLdg90thkJ5nAZtlp_W5nw11LG9ynqLjmrkNb8qcOdFFGLBeW8FDpbJQVIopYZXUbcg/s1600/T%2526K+%252819%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tBUu6NJWHXLAmc-kFmleyhBHNbdeLZgQWtqjnGepHX5kjGZ0eN8Ih_HDSM3p8jv8GO3sWimlvLdg90thkJ5nAZtlp_W5nw11LG9ynqLjmrkNb8qcOdFFGLBeW8FDpbJQVIopYZXUbcg/s400/T%2526K+%252819%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628389517600755650" border="0" /></a><br />Their menu was rather funny I'd say - my guess is that both caricatures were Jackie Chan and one unidentifiable guy (Jacky Cheung perhaps?).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7Pzemv30iJpr_C_gu2I1pyMtCIXmuFDjeaGduwFSCJhK8xVHBP_Nfw1P0QYMmM73nuPjFsHXRGqt5fLHzl2DFXQAOLsyKlYdqqRHmHcmpJTFxFpuBM7f8HHNpL2Kd3VeyPWRpU82h00/s1600/T%2526K+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7Pzemv30iJpr_C_gu2I1pyMtCIXmuFDjeaGduwFSCJhK8xVHBP_Nfw1P0QYMmM73nuPjFsHXRGqt5fLHzl2DFXQAOLsyKlYdqqRHmHcmpJTFxFpuBM7f8HHNpL2Kd3VeyPWRpU82h00/s400/T%2526K+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388189746638402" border="0" /></a><br />Time to engorge ourselves with Thailand's pride - Singha Beer!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-E-ec8wHf1GfSbMMSp4Pbl3YBGm0KD4k2TD5cE2uiBN_4B1zVeQ72IjgPITriiDLJ85i28jioJqlHD8rGT-mhy84nbl6uIyA1KxUn0mEOCR9JU6IpGA6Z8Zkr3mj_mwr66TpEgyH7bI/s1600/T%2526K+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-E-ec8wHf1GfSbMMSp4Pbl3YBGm0KD4k2TD5cE2uiBN_4B1zVeQ72IjgPITriiDLJ85i28jioJqlHD8rGT-mhy84nbl6uIyA1KxUn0mEOCR9JU6IpGA6Z8Zkr3mj_mwr66TpEgyH7bI/s400/T%2526K+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388189297517090" border="0" /></a><br />Our greed made us ordered more food than we could afford to fill into our stomach.. again! But after reading numerous rave reviews on T&K, our greed triumphed our logic. We asked for their dipping sauce and promptly served with these 2 - personally, I prefer the green spicy sauce which was great to go with the dishes that were about to be served.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnj5D90cXNcJvkMlKo3384xVupFHKucnDS2XC7frxl0HrSa8_JmkzjW4_aw-QhvQKPXfmPK3ym8XgFslJ3ybWvAPpozyPdYFlo9naxENbdpQyaLGfnhcU1cWWr1Coo3jfGezKFLh2DzZA/s1600/T%2526K.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnj5D90cXNcJvkMlKo3384xVupFHKucnDS2XC7frxl0HrSa8_JmkzjW4_aw-QhvQKPXfmPK3ym8XgFslJ3ybWvAPpozyPdYFlo9naxENbdpQyaLGfnhcU1cWWr1Coo3jfGezKFLh2DzZA/s400/T%2526K.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388184776401426" border="0" /></a><br />Fresh oyster - at 40 baht each, the size was not huge but definitely fresh! I squeezed the lime, sprinkled the oyster with deep fried onion and lastly add some accompanying chilly sauce - the result??? Awesome :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ-PU6wMIDw3xicysfe4dkmU_jwrKXDvNwM9HiYtitf8FPpKJNDpvqoHxLRTdzhqepJ04a5cvq0N8OAEn6ppk_Y_dR8MUJk_Fdc7xxy7Yd3ZKd7ev7BRC5fwYD954kS6wA3_kczbVDX4/s1600/T%2526K+%252811%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ-PU6wMIDw3xicysfe4dkmU_jwrKXDvNwM9HiYtitf8FPpKJNDpvqoHxLRTdzhqepJ04a5cvq0N8OAEn6ppk_Y_dR8MUJk_Fdc7xxy7Yd3ZKd7ev7BRC5fwYD954kS6wA3_kczbVDX4/s400/T%2526K+%252811%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388196764743442" border="0" /></a><br />Finally! T&K managed to came out with fantastic version of steamed squid in garlic, chilly and lime (150 baht). The soup was perfect - spicy, sourish and piping hot! Better than the steamed fish version that we had in Ban Khun Mae the previous night. Coupled with the fresh squid, we finished the whole plate until the last drop!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVsAnbepph6z13YoF9tT9rim_IKdZ_3V6xpouykWf2pqJC17eNaLXpn6o331pFH2sSOnBbQyJlHQHO8VDTOrDK8O5_rTUobqAPHg4qE1yxEOnT-Zo4yW5WZmAGG48j_pSMOmiQclYc_U/s1600/T%2526K+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVsAnbepph6z13YoF9tT9rim_IKdZ_3V6xpouykWf2pqJC17eNaLXpn6o331pFH2sSOnBbQyJlHQHO8VDTOrDK8O5_rTUobqAPHg4qE1yxEOnT-Zo4yW5WZmAGG48j_pSMOmiQclYc_U/s400/T%2526K+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388193122149442" border="0" /></a><br />Stir fried bittergourd tip (60 baht) - despite its name, this dish was not bitter at all. In fact, it was rather sweet and packed with flavour from the garlic & chilly.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh-sUkY2eNmgAS4QWQPeReGTwoh6cXIphOb5_5UiqcPZpifhmfH6LWf6HxzQJNyLbbubvIHliybbvUG8meIb39C-5sKSbpVyrct8Ej0Y8soVwWH2rj6LDFy5cZkKZO4huwuTolfILuoc/s1600/T%2526K+%252812%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh-sUkY2eNmgAS4QWQPeReGTwoh6cXIphOb5_5UiqcPZpifhmfH6LWf6HxzQJNyLbbubvIHliybbvUG8meIb39C-5sKSbpVyrct8Ej0Y8soVwWH2rj6LDFy5cZkKZO4huwuTolfILuoc/s400/T%2526K+%252812%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388823896495442" border="0" /></a><br />Grilled babylonia areolata (200 baht) failed to make its mark. These snail-like creature was so tough to chew that we didn't finish it at the end of the meal.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg184X1d1x4xZuZG2gIKx3lb-fCH3EAyZ_EuxGBMtZPcWlPwMRkGJ3azAn_7o04B1gayqYwrYyJ001IkSOh9X4yom-se2Ypviuf9jDye4guOgfZqtOFt7xHYIb4Vy3l-evj04g_LXoO-uU/s1600/T%2526K+%252816%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg184X1d1x4xZuZG2gIKx3lb-fCH3EAyZ_EuxGBMtZPcWlPwMRkGJ3azAn_7o04B1gayqYwrYyJ001IkSOh9X4yom-se2Ypviuf9jDye4guOgfZqtOFt7xHYIb4Vy3l-evj04g_LXoO-uU/s400/T%2526K+%252816%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388830993385010" border="0" /></a><br />Grilled spawn crab (350 baht for medium sized one) lived up to its name - full of the delicious artery-clogging roe! They were out of the bigger ones so we had to settle for small size. We loved it so much as the meat retained its natural sweetness and the roe was oh-so-juicy and sweet!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8yiwPkumx3DKUTIUz4U9YOZGlJIayuZTWQGnQ21t6J7pE_GeRJJ6lw8qNwTCm-Frbko2f9QIoDEKmX0qESd0d_e9eKxBZRnY8lyNlzKyAlMUqbc-1KGVSfuFGS9w6B0tF7BTRkYzITA/s1600/T%2526K+%252815%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8yiwPkumx3DKUTIUz4U9YOZGlJIayuZTWQGnQ21t6J7pE_GeRJJ6lw8qNwTCm-Frbko2f9QIoDEKmX0qESd0d_e9eKxBZRnY8lyNlzKyAlMUqbc-1KGVSfuFGS9w6B0tF7BTRkYzITA/s400/T%2526K+%252815%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388828249970930" border="0" /></a><br />Since we didn't order any rice to go with the dishes - we opted for steamed prawn with glass noodles (150 baht). Served in claypot, the glass noodles absorbed the sweetness from the 3 huge prawns. ORDER THIS!!!! I can't get enough of the glass noodles.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCdl73Ky3_wInuoa58ynckJoF3jcfaMgEmo_VK0DbdCJXAt8srGEqnpu8JN8gvZ4dAeVd9dFkSWI3QZTPQUe_fjhAvwZk_l_eC2KoFS-S0T5JFjGfyBw4BzTUvZyanuvMfkGkFZaR5T4/s1600/T%2526K+%252813%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCdl73Ky3_wInuoa58ynckJoF3jcfaMgEmo_VK0DbdCJXAt8srGEqnpu8JN8gvZ4dAeVd9dFkSWI3QZTPQUe_fjhAvwZk_l_eC2KoFS-S0T5JFjGfyBw4BzTUvZyanuvMfkGkFZaR5T4/s400/T%2526K+%252813%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388825049016738" border="0" /></a><br />Highlight of the night belongs to a very simple dish - Grilled Prawns (150 baht for small). To our delight, 4 big prawns were served in front of us. You couldn't get 4 prawns this size anywhere in Malaysia with this price.. this I can assure you. Remember the greenish sauce that I mentioned earlier? The prawn and the sauce were a perfect combination. However, it was equally delicious just to devour the meat alone.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXBaWkzJrFGsOf5XrYflzLgL9q2_eu3FyZ-edM5defo26s-NlT3Ny75TSyI8ndMmodMRvF8LR35Xppa5kusN5GloSvDcJMVYi9nO55z911soKfAjCBATWVwnqufwYUwRLLcstgcVBvyM/s1600/T%2526K+%252817%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXBaWkzJrFGsOf5XrYflzLgL9q2_eu3FyZ-edM5defo26s-NlT3Ny75TSyI8ndMmodMRvF8LR35Xppa5kusN5GloSvDcJMVYi9nO55z911soKfAjCBATWVwnqufwYUwRLLcstgcVBvyM/s400/T%2526K+%252817%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628389514306444690" border="0" /></a><br />Look! The prawns were also filled with roe :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgTGG177uE0iitbO8H2hil7jcCI69Cm3QYtK5kdIuEbHMFUSlIXda_s_KuUBx1pammKLmxpFO6g2EWxnmyxOV6ffWwjTdaFnDHnfoITcVNSt95GNEh5mn0BjhhGAt6eRFrx1aLc06bLU/s1600/T%2526K+%252818%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgTGG177uE0iitbO8H2hil7jcCI69Cm3QYtK5kdIuEbHMFUSlIXda_s_KuUBx1pammKLmxpFO6g2EWxnmyxOV6ffWwjTdaFnDHnfoITcVNSt95GNEh5mn0BjhhGAt6eRFrx1aLc06bLU/s400/T%2526K+%252818%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628389518038237138" border="0" /></a><br />Jenn was craving for soup so she ordered the fish maw soup - I had it in its original flavour but being Jenn, she added vinegar (lots of it) into the soup.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fhbjxnKcVpI2iXROxgdgpMC0lsN7sdcQejve4KZL9Tmr_UjxFnNO9J34VEed51WM2g_JGlfqfQ8PKqinFi0io7fEdKL-Jqemk3-lniv6YiFhVXjSmLhS5JUwYT9Fv-KyvaxYcQBf4KY/s1600/T%2526K+%252814%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fhbjxnKcVpI2iXROxgdgpMC0lsN7sdcQejve4KZL9Tmr_UjxFnNO9J34VEed51WM2g_JGlfqfQ8PKqinFi0io7fEdKL-Jqemk3-lniv6YiFhVXjSmLhS5JUwYT9Fv-KyvaxYcQBf4KY/s400/T%2526K+%252814%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628388827309342866" border="0" /></a><br />Paid our bill and left the restaurant only to be greeted with the sight of huge crowds waiting downstairs for tables. Luckily we arrived earlier :) even the alfresco dining area which was rather empty earlier now packed to the brim with more people waiting for their turns!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOW95FqxerB3nvpqSO0rRR69aE14cjrP16_WJnd2Xv45uofPKvS8y4PsTa7NuBr7O48oqpGaCkJBCZa3JAsLQB_La60WMPGP5pIqPRtfPthGs8GzQbj0nV7fxswVrwYGn0VhDp1m2Rb2o/s1600/T%2526K+%252822%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOW95FqxerB3nvpqSO0rRR69aE14cjrP16_WJnd2Xv45uofPKvS8y4PsTa7NuBr7O48oqpGaCkJBCZa3JAsLQB_La60WMPGP5pIqPRtfPthGs8GzQbj0nV7fxswVrwYGn0VhDp1m2Rb2o/s400/T%2526K+%252822%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628389526093365842" border="0" /></a><br />Live meat crabs waiting to be served!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8WvOcKDrFuKKK6Q5e-lzpx7Ebj9y_pFyIBgAuAlSY3mRm_BxKUXeZWAJxSK6RO8UAH3C3Vv6Gbk1U5IG8gHOYWDFB_Ekxzv2emIYxqNKNJWPnSgvGJ2Q2dhrsHCPjX21neVJdsJBANo/s1600/T%2526K+%252821%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8WvOcKDrFuKKK6Q5e-lzpx7Ebj9y_pFyIBgAuAlSY3mRm_BxKUXeZWAJxSK6RO8UAH3C3Vv6Gbk1U5IG8gHOYWDFB_Ekxzv2emIYxqNKNJWPnSgvGJ2Q2dhrsHCPjX21neVJdsJBANo/s400/T%2526K+%252821%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628389528803464754" border="0" /></a><br />This is the scene of T&K Seafood from across the street. See where all the people are standing?? They were still waiting for tables when we left! So if you are planning to dine here, please come before the dinner crowd starts to pour in. THis restaurant is very popular among the locals and tourists.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NQbKKe3gsRjKbzQfMrT7NIie0IEptTQDiQ0ZQTgS8_UxBiQW8cruraiWJXzDmOBW24Vu0oPEF6BVyYDu3Abbzdu2YsCeWaUrG8vcftJoGQ1yhgivAD95HNIX4BQdp2bUDTRmJW5Li8c/s1600/T%2526K+%252823%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NQbKKe3gsRjKbzQfMrT7NIie0IEptTQDiQ0ZQTgS8_UxBiQW8cruraiWJXzDmOBW24Vu0oPEF6BVyYDu3Abbzdu2YsCeWaUrG8vcftJoGQ1yhgivAD95HNIX4BQdp2bUDTRmJW5Li8c/s400/T%2526K+%252823%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628390171909475410" border="0" /></a><br />As we walked to next destination for our dessert, I spotted several mobile stalls selling the famous Durian King of Thailand. Since Jenn was too full, she skipped the durian. I can't help but to wonder on the long peduncles.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDn0qIDG5n0hOD8G40-QdIP36Q4ttqE6_JB_172gedqpy2lgsQDXxGjgFZE_biYipgkdtyPcS2lcaMVbvE7zN0xoe8lmWwOG_g6bsOa0ohGXhn8J-TqRTw7T137C572cBLmc6vN1jFD8Q/s1600/T%2526K+%252825%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDn0qIDG5n0hOD8G40-QdIP36Q4ttqE6_JB_172gedqpy2lgsQDXxGjgFZE_biYipgkdtyPcS2lcaMVbvE7zN0xoe8lmWwOG_g6bsOa0ohGXhn8J-TqRTw7T137C572cBLmc6vN1jFD8Q/s400/T%2526K+%252825%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628390178068787010" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYCOLzFtwEf6R_uyzR6Vfd_tSI64UUB86H5khwX8jGxNrR0gVxcl8I3B1gnb5fHpStis4tKCP8PX9lXagslPGYk2dk-WBl7Q_TkMCRdmqXfV72IEvoF4vXvcAzJecXftlMAM7_kmqx_o/s1600/T%2526K+%252824%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYCOLzFtwEf6R_uyzR6Vfd_tSI64UUB86H5khwX8jGxNrR0gVxcl8I3B1gnb5fHpStis4tKCP8PX9lXagslPGYk2dk-WBl7Q_TkMCRdmqXfV72IEvoF4vXvcAzJecXftlMAM7_kmqx_o/s400/T%2526K+%252824%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628390175649323458" border="0" /></a><br />A few doors away from T&K is Namsing - famous for its bird nest soup. I have read some reviews on this place and what could be better than ending our night with something sweet and nutritious?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMjJ4xq1gZqqErpGS1U-p9n7n8HviP8G6MaiCa7NxjpxuZQHBd_4jgj9wtYoHRTN1VxNrKhbAdYcKiif8Rmm9D0eThlSgdtvbVOz-7kKLsqOKVqcREs2RFj3HNAeuJBHbdvywDzofY5c/s1600/T%2526K+%252827%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMjJ4xq1gZqqErpGS1U-p9n7n8HviP8G6MaiCa7NxjpxuZQHBd_4jgj9wtYoHRTN1VxNrKhbAdYcKiif8Rmm9D0eThlSgdtvbVOz-7kKLsqOKVqcREs2RFj3HNAeuJBHbdvywDzofY5c/s400/T%2526K+%252827%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628390188223308994" border="0" /></a><br />I had the White Bird's Nest (3rd class) with Longan - frankly, I have never tried the first nor second class so I didn't know the difference. However, the bowl was full of bird nest and worth the 300 baht paid! Jenn's bird nest with ginkgo was equally sweet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11lonZrCHBw0ko87UxNTTOJKvL9F2lr5v-m63IvLgFCVMjSN8LI2kHbJVH_TYN5BQxfzSv2UyrVdbYp7PRoETrdbHrSsuctWbTgLxKbhw4a8F4aZ41Y3JBZuvDUhgiLUvNbax-rQNO3U/s1600/T%2526K+%252829%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11lonZrCHBw0ko87UxNTTOJKvL9F2lr5v-m63IvLgFCVMjSN8LI2kHbJVH_TYN5BQxfzSv2UyrVdbYp7PRoETrdbHrSsuctWbTgLxKbhw4a8F4aZ41Y3JBZuvDUhgiLUvNbax-rQNO3U/s400/T%2526K+%252829%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628391284834637298" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - Total bill for our dinner came to more than 1200 baht but I'm not complaining. As a matter of fact, both of us think that the price was worth it. We have come for the all seafood affair & ended up satisfied. Took MRT to Siam Paragon and walked around until they closed for operation as we were too full to sit down.<br /><br />T&K Seafood<br />49-51 Phadung Dao Rd,<br />Chinatown, Bangkok.<br />T: (02) 223 4519.<br />Open daily: 4:30 pm – 2:00 a.m.<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-56815621789945776182011-06-29T17:07:00.003+08:002011-06-29T17:14:30.977+08:00Ban Khun Mae - our very first dinner in Bangkok!Going for a trip is always exciting! After going through the routine life of working, eating and sleeping.. a short break from all the hustle and bustle is always welcomed! It's what I always say - RECHARGE! However, what was supposed to be a relaxing trip turned out to be exhaustive as well. Why? Apart from Jenn's seminar, I have already arranged a day or two for some sightseeing as I didn't get to immerse myself in the history and culture of Thailand the last time I visited here with Thule's delegate. My plan didn't materialise and instead we went for a shopping spree in the famous Platinum Mall for 3 DAYS!!! Imagine the walking while carrying the spoils inside the 6-storey shopping mall (another new 5-storey extension mall had opened next to it).<br /><br />Lucky for me, I still got to indulge in something which I love - FOOD!! A trip to Bangkok is not complete without sampling their traditional Thai cuisine. As a matter of fact, I have asked a friend of mine who used to live in Bangkok for a few years on where to eat delicious Thai food prior to this trip. He did point me to one particular restaurant which was located in Siam Square but he forgot its name. His direction was simple - take taxi/tut-tut to Novotel Hotel in Siam Square and the restaurant is located at 2 o'clock direction from its entrance.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fZ0ILqa-nmvH6cqqpjmYfB8dQccKhkJ8epikiijIw1D6tLfe-xyagWYH3iZDHyHP_VmYzxxsaYriSCqPrNC50r6et-tT184uBhbSZXgTx6pCa-MRJXxWUMDlx8pjoahGIVDrxEnP8lw/s1600/IMG_5102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fZ0ILqa-nmvH6cqqpjmYfB8dQccKhkJ8epikiijIw1D6tLfe-xyagWYH3iZDHyHP_VmYzxxsaYriSCqPrNC50r6et-tT184uBhbSZXgTx6pCa-MRJXxWUMDlx8pjoahGIVDrxEnP8lw/s400/IMG_5102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623566569145080690" border="0" /></a><br />The direction was simple and soon we were standing in front of this particular restaurant. A quick google revealed that this restaurant was opened in 1998 and to date, remained a popular destination for both locals and tourists who want to taste traditional and authentic Thai cuisine. Located in the heart of Siam Square, getting here is not easy as one have to go through the congested road in front of Siam Paragon.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzXb7IMETZLo5McpFttDB8eVh6JD4smqLwonj0ze6daioU2rzIjRaYgI4xWTxq3_QCDTLOe3RgINjViB9c5-Ttnsk2ZrmF_T55sUp-8kcj-XHGcWjr5kUAU5vbSPfZfvMP5gXswmRfYw/s1600/IMG_5101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzXb7IMETZLo5McpFttDB8eVh6JD4smqLwonj0ze6daioU2rzIjRaYgI4xWTxq3_QCDTLOe3RgINjViB9c5-Ttnsk2ZrmF_T55sUp-8kcj-XHGcWjr5kUAU5vbSPfZfvMP5gXswmRfYw/s400/IMG_5101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623566562873820626" border="0" /></a><br />The menu was simple with English description on all their food.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwskQNGRtzqL-yC4weat07u_n3ZI_tlZwM-rbgcWg7ied9YBj_ZnHjVyKY6AXnhLGBZkPnPx_jhqUpQw9764vixBP8FNkT2oTTBZYu4Ldcy8VFAHE9L-szVVsn3yA_3dc9RPGZZYAab88/s1600/IMG_5100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwskQNGRtzqL-yC4weat07u_n3ZI_tlZwM-rbgcWg7ied9YBj_ZnHjVyKY6AXnhLGBZkPnPx_jhqUpQw9764vixBP8FNkT2oTTBZYu4Ldcy8VFAHE9L-szVVsn3yA_3dc9RPGZZYAab88/s400/IMG_5100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623566553956315794" border="0" /></a><br />Something to quench the thirst - coconut and lemongrass drink (my fav!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZAai_Tw8L6gMWDVHODuCNFdG7l5FgzhzgUbtfxBAcK0r-C7DHOiU1fJVp7hhyphenhyphenm_emq6VTBSDBoKQc0bxh55pHA_SvQHww9hdhGqXcZ5_jtTSaG6e3zA8G_htOsAUevn_cutfbF4J3MY/s1600/IMG_5104.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZAai_Tw8L6gMWDVHODuCNFdG7l5FgzhzgUbtfxBAcK0r-C7DHOiU1fJVp7hhyphenhyphenm_emq6VTBSDBoKQc0bxh55pHA_SvQHww9hdhGqXcZ5_jtTSaG6e3zA8G_htOsAUevn_cutfbF4J3MY/s400/IMG_5104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623566574615893954" border="0" /></a><br />Som tam is a dish that I have never failed to order everytime I went to Bangkok. Thai's version of Caesar salad - I love som tam for its fiery reputation of being sour & spicy at the same time. Using shredded young papaya, tomato, anchovies, dried shrimp and lots of bird eye chilly.. I could eat this everyday without being bored! Ban Khun Mae whipped out a kickass version of somtam<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4AXSvqJfoo6V2WorFVFGDXqGFF3SQ3wNhlUGdBLjQsvmz-KSFqcTXYMtgjKVhhOQsrc_X1dh6-gE5B_BmTO19MWBMpYoZEjw0BsZ77YWUvNUxLKYG7ih-gwxLT13ZQk8tIfdHV7Lc-k/s1600/IMG_5106.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4AXSvqJfoo6V2WorFVFGDXqGFF3SQ3wNhlUGdBLjQsvmz-KSFqcTXYMtgjKVhhOQsrc_X1dh6-gE5B_BmTO19MWBMpYoZEjw0BsZ77YWUvNUxLKYG7ih-gwxLT13ZQk8tIfdHV7Lc-k/s400/IMG_5106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623566584380508770" border="0" /></a><br />Our appetite was instantly improved by the somtam and further enhanced by the tom yum goong. Prawns were generous and the soup had kick in it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMiPFaqOR_JM39a5cMXpQDnqIUxH7THTwJFzkyhF0_oAcpOK_vn_28vcVBDDwN_k1VTujYp6OC-SIEaYg_Utpr6heMYiPy7B1N79tN8kcWElkGjs_2vE8epWgaGSNjZ-WZQf-foyAsAI/s1600/IMG_5108.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMiPFaqOR_JM39a5cMXpQDnqIUxH7THTwJFzkyhF0_oAcpOK_vn_28vcVBDDwN_k1VTujYp6OC-SIEaYg_Utpr6heMYiPy7B1N79tN8kcWElkGjs_2vE8epWgaGSNjZ-WZQf-foyAsAI/s400/IMG_5108.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623567318369155826" border="0" /></a><br />A simple stir fried vegetable to balance our dinner<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLSUfky3_bNQoOhnoWJi71zg95dL0nvZJgd5R6F1FJxrCG9IbMT97FELs9KQ11NyqUFNuqzLw_rn1gFyJq98khB6JcH7DicFZi9TxuqUBr5DIDiAz4_XSucMHNcq66xfjSrEX_sRzr7E/s1600/IMG_5109.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLSUfky3_bNQoOhnoWJi71zg95dL0nvZJgd5R6F1FJxrCG9IbMT97FELs9KQ11NyqUFNuqzLw_rn1gFyJq98khB6JcH7DicFZi9TxuqUBr5DIDiAz4_XSucMHNcq66xfjSrEX_sRzr7E/s400/IMG_5109.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623567322282790098" border="0" /></a><br />Their red curry prawns won us over with the plump & juicy fresh prawns + thick & creamy red curry - a dish to be reckoned with!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmhmVmmFgXI3F-vs2fzSTsfsYSw2bPEfZ5bftAzHf9WIn1KK_7zjTQ9darzwsr_7e04DcfOnvgjm-z3QIDd-5-RXDcApcxaQaEqlToB9_M1KloJN-ujZBjH6N5kunGWVB1pgOsqZFPe4/s1600/IMG_5110.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmhmVmmFgXI3F-vs2fzSTsfsYSw2bPEfZ5bftAzHf9WIn1KK_7zjTQ9darzwsr_7e04DcfOnvgjm-z3QIDd-5-RXDcApcxaQaEqlToB9_M1KloJN-ujZBjH6N5kunGWVB1pgOsqZFPe4/s400/IMG_5110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623567325175128786" border="0" /></a><br />However, their steamed fish with lime and chilly failed to make its mark! The broth was not sour enough to our liking even though the fish was very fresh. We had yet to find better version compared to the one we had in Krabi (Lae Lay's Grill)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGvmMjp8suiIgiHzc16Pb2b2iCRFiDjKfYdzMCI-e3t9wZvA8RNJh_AW89IS_K3sbBWmmlBOUuN2nA0B-9hndXLD869Jdx_qKLacAjX50h7Gy1cVtxRBLkxUcy3_tSSwjayI66opg8f0/s1600/IMG_5113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGvmMjp8suiIgiHzc16Pb2b2iCRFiDjKfYdzMCI-e3t9wZvA8RNJh_AW89IS_K3sbBWmmlBOUuN2nA0B-9hndXLD869Jdx_qKLacAjX50h7Gy1cVtxRBLkxUcy3_tSSwjayI66opg8f0/s400/IMG_5113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623567336927360546" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - our meal could easily feed 4 but both of us managed to finish all of the dishes like hungry wolves :P the price for their food was surprisingly not expensive despite located in one of the expensive area in Bangkok. to our delight, the service was fast and attentive even though the restaurant was packed that night. Our very first meal in Bangkok was satisfactory and we definitely recommend this restaurant to Thai food lovers. Opens from 11am till 11pm!<br /><br />Ban Khun Mae Restaurant<br />458/6-9 Siam Square Soi 8, Rama 1 Road,<br />Patumwan District, Bangkok 10330<br />Tel. (662)250-1952-3, (662)658-4112-3<br />Email: contact@bankhunmae.com<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-38734353769661898832011-06-23T17:36:00.005+08:002011-06-23T17:50:23.256+08:00I'm back from Bangkok!!There is something about Thailand that makes me want to go back there again and again. I tried to figure out on what was the pulling factor - was it due to the fact that I have 25% Thai blood running inside my veins? Never mind the fact that I am clueless when it comes to speaking Thai. My maternal grandmother who came from a small town north of Bangkok was married to my grandfather (Chinese) and moved to Malaysia. Therefore my mother didn't know how to speak Thai as she practically grew up in a village that only speaks Cantonese. When she told me about this, I didn't take it seriously. I mean... seriously.. who would care or remember all these when they were small?<br /><br />Now, I love almost everything about Thai - the food, the people and their culture! I am now learning to speak Thai although it is still in the beginning stage :) In Malaysia, I would go everywhere just to sample good Thai food but no matter where I go, nothing beats eating the food in the country itself. Even som tam that is sold on the side street was great! My last trip to Bangkok was in July 2006 with Jenn but we were still green on the capital of Thailand then.<br /><br />Opportunity came when Jenn had to attend seminar in Bangkok! Plans were made quickly just to utilise our time while in Bangkok. We were so excited that both of us lost our motivation to work a few days before the trip. It has been a while since the last time we stepped into KLIA just to board a plane. I think it was 4 years ago when we went for our honeymoon in Italy and French Riviera and after that we had to settle for LCCT as we flew via Air Asia most of the time.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzA65h8uLnVbgUxNX53na-zGsKVAR8hXKmNMsCFU7OhTNzyNvHIhtwXrBvfjwYm3lhB-OLZjNN1irkXy36ADHvvrs4sMNMyF0Su5XS2kjrZ7zJrUa3RXuQhLefIVRkKUsZZhZToDWx7E/s1600/IMG_5085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzA65h8uLnVbgUxNX53na-zGsKVAR8hXKmNMsCFU7OhTNzyNvHIhtwXrBvfjwYm3lhB-OLZjNN1irkXy36ADHvvrs4sMNMyF0Su5XS2kjrZ7zJrUa3RXuQhLefIVRkKUsZZhZToDWx7E/s400/IMG_5085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621348738003195954" border="0" /></a><br />Look at Jenn's excited face<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn0Csg_txjM6BgYf84VXFK89XAQo6xI6vZ-DREq8PitAc0ljgYYoWqbZw1zITHC-1ffF4lq_Nq9AGaIb8J3D4cs_k8zrq4r_ila2mlYNJi7OIYUGwD-_Yggy1JCVkMqmT97PYaqSenNs/s1600/IMG_5073.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhn0Csg_txjM6BgYf84VXFK89XAQo6xI6vZ-DREq8PitAc0ljgYYoWqbZw1zITHC-1ffF4lq_Nq9AGaIb8J3D4cs_k8zrq4r_ila2mlYNJi7OIYUGwD-_Yggy1JCVkMqmT97PYaqSenNs/s400/IMG_5073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621348731939083058" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, we boarded the plane through Gate H8<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XtSEynMxUP6LxoSYbW348kQa-RHZFedXyW_q91EgU-V3oR8vM_1MmR1gA73QOkga9uF50EXRSiJzzs5r0MgzRLtsdUBVDcpKos1w4mV1FlAT9txlRrzuilvLixwBx__fcD2ymsZXUMk/s1600/IMG_5089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XtSEynMxUP6LxoSYbW348kQa-RHZFedXyW_q91EgU-V3oR8vM_1MmR1gA73QOkga9uF50EXRSiJzzs5r0MgzRLtsdUBVDcpKos1w4mV1FlAT9txlRrzuilvLixwBx__fcD2ymsZXUMk/s400/IMG_5089.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621350057830808290" border="0" /></a><br />Sunset never looks so beautiful - taken from our window seat as we were approaching Bangkok airport!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitXhu9rbOeGz9m9EFD2KXFij-OjKf6CVhKn7q-xlHHU1DeOOIVY8nxIVdH8iB5tuEXquRa5VAzvciASY00kgzUiwZ77nzIcN6YSuSqgTmlUW3sChgiCURrFxW2xyT1m1K22DJMqcOa0M/s1600/IMG_5093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitXhu9rbOeGz9m9EFD2KXFij-OjKf6CVhKn7q-xlHHU1DeOOIVY8nxIVdH8iB5tuEXquRa5VAzvciASY00kgzUiwZ77nzIcN6YSuSqgTmlUW3sChgiCURrFxW2xyT1m1K22DJMqcOa0M/s400/IMG_5093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621348746182417826" border="0" /></a><br />A summary of what we had done during our trip!<br />Seafood<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk88M7BkWXmz72xvqxonWRmTaLrwDXzDdx9ymYN4pfHQHu7qghyphenhyphenL8TwFYoecsHtHssV_4qRhESkHdnKDm9shcOjrTZuWresb9P-RpSEZMTzEkHLWCKccMcRbc22sRev7ca-w13FfB_GMw/s1600/IMG_5113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk88M7BkWXmz72xvqxonWRmTaLrwDXzDdx9ymYN4pfHQHu7qghyphenhyphenL8TwFYoecsHtHssV_4qRhESkHdnKDm9shcOjrTZuWresb9P-RpSEZMTzEkHLWCKccMcRbc22sRev7ca-w13FfB_GMw/s400/IMG_5113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621348755960291186" border="0" /></a><br />Prayer at Erawan Shrine<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuajgi7wI9fmke2mi-7MzBf1KdesxT3rzi6IVrB8dyPV39_Ox03e1F8aXqU-z_jtEEzLq14tDiH5jkqpXBCgOEmw5Tq4HzG55WOiQVji3Fnn4lfXEW9pTXAu96KG3v3n0ubHg-z8CfmQ/s1600/IMG_5117.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuajgi7wI9fmke2mi-7MzBf1KdesxT3rzi6IVrB8dyPV39_Ox03e1F8aXqU-z_jtEEzLq14tDiH5jkqpXBCgOEmw5Tq4HzG55WOiQVji3Fnn4lfXEW9pTXAu96KG3v3n0ubHg-z8CfmQ/s400/IMG_5117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621349358633459234" border="0" /></a><br />McDonald - it's a must for me everytime as I crave for their Samurai Pork Burger :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnO8XFVPdEZE98y7euoDmdMZrryA-cADdJmuaVl6dxK2ypii8B1w5ONKXTgcqmGL_-OKPhfWqie5r5pNla4J8xuB4hocA01vYwbzstaH9VL6V_tbJyzUdnZJmJN32Q2Khl7aU8RQJHpB4/s1600/IMG_5128.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnO8XFVPdEZE98y7euoDmdMZrryA-cADdJmuaVl6dxK2ypii8B1w5ONKXTgcqmGL_-OKPhfWqie5r5pNla4J8xuB4hocA01vYwbzstaH9VL6V_tbJyzUdnZJmJN32Q2Khl7aU8RQJHpB4/s400/IMG_5128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621349363119908930" border="0" /></a><br />Shopping (of course!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtUb7mXHuG8g6qBMyhYWvQd596IH7je4Q-258LxBcnUUdU0umf3a2rzI2-90lU7UR0Dc-USYn2SpRAWTa3OXySIiGfzkKdZ9ieyE4MWVa4xWrGMlbP1xo8WKzRSKkbXwPkQ66B4VN0H0/s1600/IMG_5083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtUb7mXHuG8g6qBMyhYWvQd596IH7je4Q-258LxBcnUUdU0umf3a2rzI2-90lU7UR0Dc-USYn2SpRAWTa3OXySIiGfzkKdZ9ieyE4MWVa4xWrGMlbP1xo8WKzRSKkbXwPkQ66B4VN0H0/s400/IMG_5083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621348736087769314" border="0" /></a><br />This is only a fraction on what we have bought... wait till you see the rest! LOL!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7DGXJBjHYz5PRqIWAkvjlFyOhpO_hVkE5hj-cQylGFyM9UazLL-kli99v1iu6arjoAb1caFaCAmtM77TsgFYQzBmfWqx3YPWOqJh8WFMubB-0tWE-rwLDoUXe13VwC3yGnYGMp-fyYI/s1600/IMG_5230.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7DGXJBjHYz5PRqIWAkvjlFyOhpO_hVkE5hj-cQylGFyM9UazLL-kli99v1iu6arjoAb1caFaCAmtM77TsgFYQzBmfWqx3YPWOqJh8WFMubB-0tWE-rwLDoUXe13VwC3yGnYGMp-fyYI/s400/IMG_5230.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621349369154750930" border="0" /></a><br />Bird nest @ Chinatown<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTM7RD-m6FGZQojkTnppd4Equ0PcnwcGj8JJtVdLbV1CV2y-JU4y8wNcbU7PaeMS3NktY2a7vfuo2sEGhUNXJeg25hhv-aQYja9ExcvxJQapbL9OUcemdNZJGy5wsK3Dgpcv3HloDg4U/s1600/IMG_5213.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTM7RD-m6FGZQojkTnppd4Equ0PcnwcGj8JJtVdLbV1CV2y-JU4y8wNcbU7PaeMS3NktY2a7vfuo2sEGhUNXJeg25hhv-aQYja9ExcvxJQapbL9OUcemdNZJGy5wsK3Dgpcv3HloDg4U/s400/IMG_5213.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621349364720953058" border="0" /></a><br />Aromatheraphy massage @ Healthland Spa, Sathorn Road in Silom. Got ourselves couple room and pampered for 1.5 hours. A must go if you are into massage as they have many branches in Bangkok (google ok?)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NGt65wY8oMevgAUltAJx43tirhomPJb4tL4poQAU5RXTDsUQvsZsLqLd9BCRsO_QQtq4ifzoY0LJH92HmhW7M10isM4By4w6APNJdwg_mUXU4sHHstCq3cekNKfckW6aS_PFroBARZ8/s1600/IMG_5308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NGt65wY8oMevgAUltAJx43tirhomPJb4tL4poQAU5RXTDsUQvsZsLqLd9BCRsO_QQtq4ifzoY0LJH92HmhW7M10isM4By4w6APNJdwg_mUXU4sHHstCq3cekNKfckW6aS_PFroBARZ8/s400/IMG_5308.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621350059754111010" border="0" /></a><br />Walking around the street of Bangkok. It was an eye opener to see how people in Bangkok carry on their daily lives. Not much difference from Kuala Lumpur but I think that they are more contended and happy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPCjdW33houf4ZRq0G0FMCVDMYcV4l6eiQsqJ1xOCn1oO7qR25TivpUGOxnvBC_MTSu5x8Z0GcbD1XyqAFrKBIFb5BwlnlFqoFVyA8W1-CXrxTj9GLsqHbFkgv7CPbdRXk8IewJiLEls/s1600/IMG_5276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPCjdW33houf4ZRq0G0FMCVDMYcV4l6eiQsqJ1xOCn1oO7qR25TivpUGOxnvBC_MTSu5x8Z0GcbD1XyqAFrKBIFb5BwlnlFqoFVyA8W1-CXrxTj9GLsqHbFkgv7CPbdRXk8IewJiLEls/s400/IMG_5276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621349377554483954" border="0" /></a><br />Romantic dinner by the famous Chao Phraya river.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTIxF9ejcw51zzKcWjRAV3Gz10dhlXKUIQAQ3uLxoJfWV-fChTv1QaigmPYgYtq8L4cbkNkG7kNDS0Y2LWgHt1Y87hMd5pbEOgOuyZVoWFFZAkQDpY9IdSW-3Z1rF-5vV0z94DGvIpSl0/s1600/IMG_5351.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTIxF9ejcw51zzKcWjRAV3Gz10dhlXKUIQAQ3uLxoJfWV-fChTv1QaigmPYgYtq8L4cbkNkG7kNDS0Y2LWgHt1Y87hMd5pbEOgOuyZVoWFFZAkQDpY9IdSW-3Z1rF-5vV0z94DGvIpSl0/s400/IMG_5351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621350064455001986" border="0" /></a><br />Enjoying the night view of Bangkok city from our hotel room. Will post more about this hotel on the next blog<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOueZQ3EWsVR58cgxLn39Ql75tNlTfuKgIQlxFoW6yFtrKg6WIbncTGaWiXX1cudIGNgOS00M1yNyiWChTeL7wovPMtm_ErwWjQbSBVZY6kygukJKV-CPCVQASQJiDoulvS27L1kx6gs/s1600/IMG_5391.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOueZQ3EWsVR58cgxLn39Ql75tNlTfuKgIQlxFoW6yFtrKg6WIbncTGaWiXX1cudIGNgOS00M1yNyiWChTeL7wovPMtm_ErwWjQbSBVZY6kygukJKV-CPCVQASQJiDoulvS27L1kx6gs/s400/IMG_5391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621350074602990642" border="0" /></a><br />Bacon!!! Can't get enough of it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eOcYhjJi6rlvmA3GJUutf3_0BRp5oxQGokeQgPo1k9i-RKUDGoaYzMCwUZrbMrLKw2un51ljZlDpk_-wiPu6M5Qc7ruij1jGQQKNSGlGb6x0kgYMsPYtqub-jD0VEMB8CQfi0T9clsk/s1600/IMG_5414.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eOcYhjJi6rlvmA3GJUutf3_0BRp5oxQGokeQgPo1k9i-RKUDGoaYzMCwUZrbMrLKw2un51ljZlDpk_-wiPu6M5Qc7ruij1jGQQKNSGlGb6x0kgYMsPYtqub-jD0VEMB8CQfi0T9clsk/s400/IMG_5414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621350080710478450" border="0" /></a><br />Not much of sightseeing this time as we were really busy shopping! Remember that I wrote that Jenn practically want to change her wardrobe?? Well, she almost reached her goal :P we went there with one bag and came back with 4! Our legs were tired due to the walking and we went for foot massage almost everyday after shopping.<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-60025120301250628942011-06-14T15:56:00.002+08:002011-06-14T17:33:35.483+08:00Finally! A well-deserved holiday (^_^)Let me recap - my last oversea vacation was to Krabi sometime in January 2010! After that, Jenn got pregnant with baby Keith and we were grounded for quite a long time. Fast forward to June 2011, Keith is now 5 months ++ and more manageable. So far, Jenn & I had gone to a few short vacation (local ones) but both of us are yearning for overseas. Destination is not an issue as long as it's not in Malaysia.<br /><br />Fate has it that Jenn has a seminar to attend in Bangkok in June 2011. Yippee! We took this opportunity to rejuvenate (LOL!) ourselves. Plans have been made - as a matter of fact, I have already drawn up the itinerary for our 5D4N escapades to The Land of Smile from the day I booked flight tickets :P mostly shopping spree and eating... well, some sightseeing maybe! Jenn practically want to change her entire wardrobe so a trip to the famous Platinum Mall is inevitable.. lol! I think that my wallet is going to bleed.<br /><br />This time we are flying using MAS instead of AirAsia as we found a good deal - RM800 return trip for both of us! It has been a while since we last took plane via KLIA. Looking forward to this trip... and probably won't be able to access the web until I come back this weekend! Take care<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-62600319675867667062011-05-26T13:30:00.003+08:002011-05-26T13:35:45.418+08:00La Bodega @ Pavilion KLJenn & I enjoy our breakfast.. A LOT! Frankly, I was not a morning person in the past (pre-Jenn days). Being a party animal, I could sleep until the sun ray literally shone on my butt and then it was already time for lunch (or was it brunch?). Jenn was also a regular clubber during her college days but hey, we were very young back then and we could afford to stay up late until wee hours the next day. When she completed her degree and obtained her CLP, she stopped going out and instead focusing on her career. At the same time, she worked her magic again and made me sleep earlier (and went out clubbing lesser)... woman! Aren't they smart?<br /><br />Breakfast was one of our favourite things to enjoy together and La Bodega is one of her favourite brekkie places. Given the opportunity, she would drag me to Bangsar Telawi area while most of us are still in dreamland. I'm not complaining though because I have to admit that the breakfast was awesome. After a while, I would wake up automatically at 7am.. latest by 8am! And now I have Sher Ryn as my alarm clock as she would wake me up at 7am to prepare her milk.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHDQoJ2BQwsSdF8uDjHAO1lEIup3iJo2paxBgSyT351j89HfCh3ycQ_817mAgLzDOgJtUUSjG-RDiiT9RnloGRy8kvj3yB3PsblStcZMgIDeUftYcFDK_VMyuSUhw3aEwENrHsxHvC0A/s1600/La+Bodega.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHDQoJ2BQwsSdF8uDjHAO1lEIup3iJo2paxBgSyT351j89HfCh3ycQ_817mAgLzDOgJtUUSjG-RDiiT9RnloGRy8kvj3yB3PsblStcZMgIDeUftYcFDK_VMyuSUhw3aEwENrHsxHvC0A/s400/La+Bodega.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894015343778370" border="0" /></a><br />Back to the topic - I felt like a hungry tiger after my morning swimming session at The Westin. We didn't really feel like eating hotel's breakfast so we just crossed Jalan Bukit Bintang to Pavilion KL. It was quite early in the morning and therefore not many people.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpM0WZRPUpUBO2zg7BnRBKBIEd963_XV3i0rnJNrEGxsfwU_DMYnrSOFJhDSrvlXQKGnBQGOpYdOj_c63da8h6U4L8qsu43mf1UzzubaFJhSKORR3VWwbDcFh0ZsfmWpnZmXAaLwV41w/s1600/La+Bodega+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpM0WZRPUpUBO2zg7BnRBKBIEd963_XV3i0rnJNrEGxsfwU_DMYnrSOFJhDSrvlXQKGnBQGOpYdOj_c63da8h6U4L8qsu43mf1UzzubaFJhSKORR3VWwbDcFh0ZsfmWpnZmXAaLwV41w/s400/La+Bodega+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894020092052066" border="0" /></a><br />English Breakfast @ RM27 - Jenn's choice of 2 poached farm fresh eggs together with chicken sausage and sauteed mushroom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwt6yN2b6qnerU76IiCTkeRC-M_xjjDEaoC4FqpmS2WYfiphNBku6imNtHIrfWm1HD7StH3aCPxsAamluixTMRJgdhjao9GBi7z6bNdj_s9OxdRhpbZa3VW_QDWMv4aJjw0vipE0PLUU/s1600/La+Bodega+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwt6yN2b6qnerU76IiCTkeRC-M_xjjDEaoC4FqpmS2WYfiphNBku6imNtHIrfWm1HD7StH3aCPxsAamluixTMRJgdhjao9GBi7z6bNdj_s9OxdRhpbZa3VW_QDWMv4aJjw0vipE0PLUU/s400/La+Bodega+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894027006966498" border="0" /></a><br />Served with a slice of homemade toast, fresh orange juice and a cup of steaming hot cappucino... her breakfast just could not get any better than this.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5qzbwTi2HIUB2iziP19OLG0_jWukx-pKyYfhbUYSnxi1VASkw2YIBkwwztbkAnoJQgkosDR_PoBNRTLQVB14Fa2-XCRCvAfvI7tfVuuHLtJ2VAxtdHIvG3UPJ7uG7_xbrXJ-BcdZhII/s1600/La+Bodega+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5qzbwTi2HIUB2iziP19OLG0_jWukx-pKyYfhbUYSnxi1VASkw2YIBkwwztbkAnoJQgkosDR_PoBNRTLQVB14Fa2-XCRCvAfvI7tfVuuHLtJ2VAxtdHIvG3UPJ7uG7_xbrXJ-BcdZhII/s400/La+Bodega+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894023660598834" border="0" /></a><br />I had to say that the egg was poached perfectly :) as Jenn's face was brimming with delight!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUazyYIG2cx1oZYIuqTqaaWQkGihhTtAwIM0h5hbMlaDYpZZ5N6HRuCJmm0qRzQaVaA3666vRWnDmJQQI_m9LtCbwn-Ztqbzm6wQ4CSzxIwoNf-x4llsRFHF8Pr72iJHY7BHv4Amclx8/s1600/La+Bodega+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUazyYIG2cx1oZYIuqTqaaWQkGihhTtAwIM0h5hbMlaDYpZZ5N6HRuCJmm0qRzQaVaA3666vRWnDmJQQI_m9LtCbwn-Ztqbzm6wQ4CSzxIwoNf-x4llsRFHF8Pr72iJHY7BHv4Amclx8/s400/La+Bodega+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894028819019570" border="0" /></a><br />My order of Omelette with sauteed mushroom & smoked chicken ham (RM15) was equally delicious. The mushroom and chicken ham were wrapped inside the omelette and as I used knife to cut open the egg, the aroma was too good for me to resist.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25gBxD0jYTNlQSAeWmUk-4mlnnYBntS1QX6DE_f6gRRq8jYi95_hBTOR2fkcWqktzxM3TmqqZqY3uKTKiVUSOMlCshX-heU6hdKgPK6GtFS-pdCtrmPh16JBuctNf5AqLXVF5JWuJuns/s1600/La+Bodega+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25gBxD0jYTNlQSAeWmUk-4mlnnYBntS1QX6DE_f6gRRq8jYi95_hBTOR2fkcWqktzxM3TmqqZqY3uKTKiVUSOMlCshX-heU6hdKgPK6GtFS-pdCtrmPh16JBuctNf5AqLXVF5JWuJuns/s400/La+Bodega+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610894157011540018" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - After so many years, La Bodega still maintain their food's standard. I have yet to come here for dinner which Jenn claimed was very lively and happening. Oh well! Maybe I'd wait until the children to get older and manageable :) for the meantime, breakfast is enough to keep me coming back again and again!<br /><br />La Bodega<br />Lot No. : C3.06.00, Level 3<br />Tel. : 03-2148 8018<br />Website : www.bodega.com.my<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-88789813326211141462011-05-21T10:30:00.004+08:002011-05-21T10:40:32.417+08:00Rakuzen @ Chulan Square KLA little history - I was not really a fan of Japanese food in the past. Thanks for my dad who was never adventurous when it comes to food, I practically grew up eating Chinese food. So imagine my reaction when having sushi for the first time :P the sight of raw sashimi was too much to take and the idea of walloping raw stuff was out of question. However, everything has its first time and mine was only tuna mayo sushi (one and only one)! Even miso soup took me a few trips to get used to. Enter Jenn into the fray and she literally persuaded me to try everything. LOL! think back of those days.. maybe I was in love with her so each and every words coming out from her mouth worked magic :) and now, it was my turn to teach her a thing or two about sashimi!<br /><br />Jenn and I knew each other since we were 15 and when we went to study in KL after SPM, $$$ was tight and having sushi was considered luxury at our times. Saving up enough moolah to take her out to Genki Sushi (hey! this was the most popular place for us in the 90s) was what I did at that time. It was great to spend time with the one I love (do not forget that we were only friends at that time) and it was very well-worth the effort. The sight of her glowing face while having sushi was unforgetable. Oh did I mention that the time with her never seemed enough? We had so much to chat yet so little time and I always look forward to see her again. Now both of us are husband & wife... life got better for us and we could afford to eat at better Japanese restaurants. I could remember how she raved on Rakuzen, as her sister treated her for a meal there once.<br /><br />It was her birthday & I had decided to bring her there. We were staying in The Westin Hotel KL & we made reservation for dinner at Rakuzen in Chulan Square. It had stopped raining and therefore the weather was rather cool as we walked there holding hands.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRyhtn1GuYUENHByFwmPoEyrUbrzKCA4pb-rAoVcugowR8MdXbvvhFHH51NYFhdMDQJlhG_MGrC0wHxBtHihuLfpyTJvCqyajGtOrcQjTxQecwiK7Zg401aWQKyXOKku8S_14bYtJ2dg/s1600/Rakuzen.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRyhtn1GuYUENHByFwmPoEyrUbrzKCA4pb-rAoVcugowR8MdXbvvhFHH51NYFhdMDQJlhG_MGrC0wHxBtHihuLfpyTJvCqyajGtOrcQjTxQecwiK7Zg401aWQKyXOKku8S_14bYtJ2dg/s400/Rakuzen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608992690331098882" border="0" /></a><br />We were there in less than 10 minutes<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgNGAslPlnxFClYf61lV24eh_C4OHUqlsHY65WM4_q6FXIHolh37l-wb-LGfH_p2HlFYjzacvyL6PQMc9tTYOGeVjGqwC7CddzmB7Roh9roUyEodCkdRubKTbFcLz7_Oiz-366ThkQmA/s1600/Rakuzen+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgNGAslPlnxFClYf61lV24eh_C4OHUqlsHY65WM4_q6FXIHolh37l-wb-LGfH_p2HlFYjzacvyL6PQMc9tTYOGeVjGqwC7CddzmB7Roh9roUyEodCkdRubKTbFcLz7_Oiz-366ThkQmA/s400/Rakuzen+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608992697315895826" border="0" /></a><br />We got ourselves a table facing the busy stretch of Jalan Raja Chulan. We just sipped out hot ocha while watching the world passed by.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUymjpZFnWp2KaRkx6tGbBoRnB8wvBjzKiASVMUZNrF8DcV-T7mXchdLBrIoisRlgk2zn9EQw3bjCUwbrqZXrd6eddley_vjBLA6BExfFCcY4tvNkWpEsHOQrG1v1T1Nb7dTRmTgzfZo/s1600/Rakuzen+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUymjpZFnWp2KaRkx6tGbBoRnB8wvBjzKiASVMUZNrF8DcV-T7mXchdLBrIoisRlgk2zn9EQw3bjCUwbrqZXrd6eddley_vjBLA6BExfFCcY4tvNkWpEsHOQrG1v1T1Nb7dTRmTgzfZo/s400/Rakuzen+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608992697937255794" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjgNGAslPlnxFClYf61lV24eh_C4OHUqlsHY65WM4_q6FXIHolh37l-wb-LGfH_p2HlFYjzacvyL6PQMc9tTYOGeVjGqwC7CddzmB7Roh9roUyEodCkdRubKTbFcLz7_Oiz-366ThkQmA/s1600/Rakuzen+%25281%2529.JPG"><br /></a>Shun no sashimi mariowase - salmon, maguro, baby squid, Japanese Sea Bream & half-beaked fish. This is actually a seasonal menu (especially for the sea bream and half-beaked fish) so availability is not guaranteed (we were here sometime in April). Everything was freshly prepared and we were more than happy to clean up the plate, sparing nothing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPacFjg35WYM9k0CVLKlFwKSXgqEsmw0oWiVFUtTtIvsgeFjxqgFnVJJImyrMyQMQxOF9YOmfQxSzzdr7sMu8VIZd_4nBbMSTpi2pHx9tlVjLpWjm2spmDedtu5_ct3OVQQL4jioKas5o/s1600/Rakuzen+%25287%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPacFjg35WYM9k0CVLKlFwKSXgqEsmw0oWiVFUtTtIvsgeFjxqgFnVJJImyrMyQMQxOF9YOmfQxSzzdr7sMu8VIZd_4nBbMSTpi2pHx9tlVjLpWjm2spmDedtu5_ct3OVQQL4jioKas5o/s400/Rakuzen+%25287%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608993190394838290" border="0" /></a><br />Quarter tray of Nama uni (sea urchin) - my first time tasting raw sea urchin and it was had a hint of saltiness (from the seawater perhaps) and sweet nonetheless. LOVE IT! Don't be fooled with this picture as the portion was rather small for RM45. We should have ordered larger portion!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk23ZMXbRZa8kodCfNn998_waFSH1ZjB-bX8g4ieFyI4S1W8HNAoDMrjCzx8hHtle7-YXUMH8UOOVKd7Qiz6KDKe2c-O4y5H1Nen6ZNA5XHrol3N_kBbPUfVrisiIi_OCzWVcAwrkj98/s1600/Rakuzen+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk23ZMXbRZa8kodCfNn998_waFSH1ZjB-bX8g4ieFyI4S1W8HNAoDMrjCzx8hHtle7-YXUMH8UOOVKd7Qiz6KDKe2c-O4y5H1Nen6ZNA5XHrol3N_kBbPUfVrisiIi_OCzWVcAwrkj98/s400/Rakuzen+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608993191930668402" border="0" /></a><br />Dragon roll - fried king prawn roll topped with avocado. You can find this practically almost every Japanese restaurant and sushi joints in Klang Valley. Our love for avocado and the crispy-ness of the king prawn justified our order.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DYlIAXq-F461h6B2PhPhweUveyseHdCl9yMCmgfT9TjdQ5UgRQNMPpXEh5Ie2_0O0sVZXgNY1743d2Sctf3lUhwhrkk_vmp5nSaaTKtjGvw8Z0egVSvutHSEs6SLOhtyfysLCEXMLzQ/s1600/Rakuzen+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DYlIAXq-F461h6B2PhPhweUveyseHdCl9yMCmgfT9TjdQ5UgRQNMPpXEh5Ie2_0O0sVZXgNY1743d2Sctf3lUhwhrkk_vmp5nSaaTKtjGvw8Z0egVSvutHSEs6SLOhtyfysLCEXMLzQ/s400/Rakuzen+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608993199484498210" border="0" /></a><br />Saba shioyaki - grilled mackarel with salt. No complains!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2UrhX382arzk_5JTlnjNaZge9JBgnHRI8eTRycLOR2QOHmHb3CbGAEJw-U6xQMTYZ2TnevaaoVNi2SkVwwt2ZIl1XWmGMr9TmTfXINsF02HMSCHjs41qMbbbq_W_3GnzSTGxD3CDyNw/s1600/Rakuzen+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2UrhX382arzk_5JTlnjNaZge9JBgnHRI8eTRycLOR2QOHmHb3CbGAEJw-U6xQMTYZ2TnevaaoVNi2SkVwwt2ZIl1XWmGMr9TmTfXINsF02HMSCHjs41qMbbbq_W_3GnzSTGxD3CDyNw/s400/Rakuzen+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608992703246988786" border="0" /></a><br />Ara no Miso Shiru - fish head miso soup. Jenn is a sucker for fish head! You should see her when she's having fish head noodles LOL!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzehYIoMNb_cLw5JunccWLwKNN50vKyG9Pn5dEE-_3ZyyuQ7OrxYvaDodQShIYopXJ9Q3wxJoWDVaATQa75n_seXJPPSRW7VM4GvGiP1cNVdks0NIaaIfZZPYQRfOwIQa25elVaf6hok/s1600/Rakuzen+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzehYIoMNb_cLw5JunccWLwKNN50vKyG9Pn5dEE-_3ZyyuQ7OrxYvaDodQShIYopXJ9Q3wxJoWDVaATQa75n_seXJPPSRW7VM4GvGiP1cNVdks0NIaaIfZZPYQRfOwIQa25elVaf6hok/s400/Rakuzen+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608993199235794434" border="0" /></a><br />Hotate Miso Shiru - scallop miso soup. I am perhaps more lazy and therefore settled for scallop instead of fish head :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgyICfngMLZs03VKX_ylVGhIBPyP8ok7XYng_Qxrq8QC3JxmrUipvmLqpde_PhlIrgvZwd_9m0rrMsWpQCFh9PcXRuFdmYFuzap1RY1ilbo1ONtTZxprXGYxvj-RIhMCpM7-xiPu1_EE/s1600/Rakuzen+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgyICfngMLZs03VKX_ylVGhIBPyP8ok7XYng_Qxrq8QC3JxmrUipvmLqpde_PhlIrgvZwd_9m0rrMsWpQCFh9PcXRuFdmYFuzap1RY1ilbo1ONtTZxprXGYxvj-RIhMCpM7-xiPu1_EE/s400/Rakuzen+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608992706591232754" border="0" /></a><br />Goma Ice - black sesame ice-cream with sesame seed. As usual, sweet note to end our satisfying dinner!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgYaIguVknRZ_2H5wqIvNYFUNDzjC7qwnYu-BklWzqv8mi642uhUDRUeDkPOTNNRM52mUpI3UHcaP4jqRNf9Ir4RLSSdeZYyCinFi0ivjWXChMbS8ZZIPbgZVdGF1IyWNzL4lW5R2Fnk/s1600/Rakuzen+%252811%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgYaIguVknRZ_2H5wqIvNYFUNDzjC7qwnYu-BklWzqv8mi642uhUDRUeDkPOTNNRM52mUpI3UHcaP4jqRNf9Ir4RLSSdeZYyCinFi0ivjWXChMbS8ZZIPbgZVdGF1IyWNzL4lW5R2Fnk/s400/Rakuzen+%252811%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608993203469307458" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - probably the most expensive & satisfying Japanese meal that I had so far but it is worth every penny spent! everything was top notch and service was attentive too. Pardon for the dark pictures as I was still using Ixus at that time.<br /><br />Rakuzen<br />Block B Lot 2A Chulan Square,<br />92 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL<br />GPS: 3.148518, 101.716114<br />Tel: 03-2145 6200<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-76923597978029084852011-05-12T15:37:00.000+08:002011-05-14T04:48:33.947+08:00Celestial Court @ Sheraton Imperial Hotel KLahhhhh!!! Dim sum... two words that I could never grow tired of :) and I'm sure that most of you love having dim sum too. Everywhere you do, you'd notice dim sum shops sprouting in the neighbourhood, especially those frequented by the Chinese. However, there is a place where you could literally see our Muslim friends savouring dim sum too. Mind you, it's not cheap to eat at this particular place but hey, it's not that we eat dim sum everyday and if you have the moolah to splurge on some nice dim sum.. why not?<br /><br />Celestial Court is one of those places where the Muslim can eat dim sum here in KL. As a matter of fact, I only know this place as the only halal Chinese restaurant :P where else ah?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9WkpcCWN25x8qn38ikXSIRk4X4xuz8cvtROwPn_huCCsNMH2Rv27mXNd89daBrIrHztU1XEL1Rlse5TLiljJJDYmYyAB0uDDD8MgcfxNI3OYRteFASmgIpXox5iSsZtLLpCKwZsrGUI/s1600/Celestial+Court.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9WkpcCWN25x8qn38ikXSIRk4X4xuz8cvtROwPn_huCCsNMH2Rv27mXNd89daBrIrHztU1XEL1Rlse5TLiljJJDYmYyAB0uDDD8MgcfxNI3OYRteFASmgIpXox5iSsZtLLpCKwZsrGUI/s400/Celestial+Court.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731000602612146" border="0" /></a><br />Back to the topic - I love Celestial Court as the service was fast & attentive even when the place was almost full house. It was so spacious and rather quiet, one can enjoy a cup of Chinese tea and their dim sum without having to feel like being in a pasar! (Go to a normal dim sum place and you'll get my point) Not that I hate the noise but once in a while, I'd like to enjoy dim sum with the loved one without any distraction.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOozdF4dlvGb8r8YG5qa92m_1iYTfjAT5BSxX94f-PIYgi9fAXVwthQsu26UAuvxlvajFCUPodtVIP451GkOKqmENODNBUA7g3oYw-1mU50p1bB5ALjEmWIE8sxtzLd102fSpY9kJq24/s1600/Celestial+Court+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOozdF4dlvGb8r8YG5qa92m_1iYTfjAT5BSxX94f-PIYgi9fAXVwthQsu26UAuvxlvajFCUPodtVIP451GkOKqmENODNBUA7g3oYw-1mU50p1bB5ALjEmWIE8sxtzLd102fSpY9kJq24/s400/Celestial+Court+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731009041157346" border="0" /></a><br />As usual tea would be served after placing orders - in this case it was Shui Xian tea. Dim sum session seems not complete without Chinese tea :) maybe it's just me!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH837M43v1SY43dKhI7iTKw4op6q3079xZ_3XjZFuA7CK5LMwj0t91_7VlxaqmcsIaZjYKCD3HkPEYK3qYgpYIyji51aZA5uHjmLfg10Y15yfGNrN5NbMJSlEwKQHq2Ox18HzJWttlw8Q/s1600/Celestial+Court+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH837M43v1SY43dKhI7iTKw4op6q3079xZ_3XjZFuA7CK5LMwj0t91_7VlxaqmcsIaZjYKCD3HkPEYK3qYgpYIyji51aZA5uHjmLfg10Y15yfGNrN5NbMJSlEwKQHq2Ox18HzJWttlw8Q/s400/Celestial+Court+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731012732981042" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed prawn dumplings with bamboo piths (har kau la...) - one word.. huge! The prawns were huge and fresh nonetheless and we enjoyed it very much!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGoB4hGum7NLj9FiV1Nx9ZlmGqOrgk0NNUZ5dMhZfTgopHgctJVY-eWMAGlsllR-nequSBSlbbjoqC_CYK-2KGadiyFqHXsidUjTrPyhmxTzxU1fAJGOM1yRrm45M7PiQwp3hBiiRlqY/s1600/Celestial+Court+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGoB4hGum7NLj9FiV1Nx9ZlmGqOrgk0NNUZ5dMhZfTgopHgctJVY-eWMAGlsllR-nequSBSlbbjoqC_CYK-2KGadiyFqHXsidUjTrPyhmxTzxU1fAJGOM1yRrm45M7PiQwp3hBiiRlqY/s400/Celestial+Court+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731017769153426" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed mini abalone with crab meat (siew mai) - epitome of what a good siew mai should be<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GMrsc3T3brWi4PqZn5h5NDzBGCCu1vJ1x-AmKFFaHX_4Wue30s3evxF35ap7AGjk08f8cWDWABIbPRgurQcKukLFdj0Z3DYB4LE1-_Djm9B8T0mjzZ7P3Jxmq3SAjEDZ33LrXPCOG_s/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GMrsc3T3brWi4PqZn5h5NDzBGCCu1vJ1x-AmKFFaHX_4Wue30s3evxF35ap7AGjk08f8cWDWABIbPRgurQcKukLFdj0Z3DYB4LE1-_Djm9B8T0mjzZ7P3Jxmq3SAjEDZ33LrXPCOG_s/s400/Celestial+Court+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731422866135778" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed buns with barbequed chicken - taste-wise alright but it would be perfect if it was pork<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36Mx16uwzi0bqkA6_ck6mherdQVm0Xny_awezq5wLL0rgTQpUzgcH2GSS3uK-o7U-Nc8s1RaPojLaC3CIBNhQA_2v1g4v-sL0R0t_rp5gWcymjn6OtbvD0ezlY2o7jd93xu9ryWT9dPc/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252817%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36Mx16uwzi0bqkA6_ck6mherdQVm0Xny_awezq5wLL0rgTQpUzgcH2GSS3uK-o7U-Nc8s1RaPojLaC3CIBNhQA_2v1g4v-sL0R0t_rp5gWcymjn6OtbvD0ezlY2o7jd93xu9ryWT9dPc/s400/Celestial+Court+%252817%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731827701892754" border="0" /></a><br />Spring rolls with shredded toasted duck, mango and mint - unique combination but I loved it nonetheless<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpdk731pqGmRivyw_bdGjuc7GdgYBsjKlMMD04ZKTQmQ33P7O59nC0KdOSX4Ci_xLM5bbwYDoq-1rFxg4V7mx7e9AYhssKyYKeHP3cxsRiezRQDgJe-LTCMh9_dUlrFcrlfKhuYFp0-M/s1600/Celestial+Court+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpdk731pqGmRivyw_bdGjuc7GdgYBsjKlMMD04ZKTQmQ33P7O59nC0KdOSX4Ci_xLM5bbwYDoq-1rFxg4V7mx7e9AYhssKyYKeHP3cxsRiezRQDgJe-LTCMh9_dUlrFcrlfKhuYFp0-M/s400/Celestial+Court+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731015832674370" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed juicy dumplings with herbs & spices (siew long bao) - thick skin and powdery. Din Tai Fung's version beats it by miles<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmzR0opULkbRjIAoN_2SzKpt721GcufTGtvioNdaHp9UsUOHQZzcPxWDRnn0JkVN4Ed9mhp4Me7jXfY1vExUODkrHpgxOzli-lGP-3Lo2N3qoXNhNPJyzCVYjFKxhd8ANgzoPydPRBDs/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252814%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmzR0opULkbRjIAoN_2SzKpt721GcufTGtvioNdaHp9UsUOHQZzcPxWDRnn0JkVN4Ed9mhp4Me7jXfY1vExUODkrHpgxOzli-lGP-3Lo2N3qoXNhNPJyzCVYjFKxhd8ANgzoPydPRBDs/s400/Celestial+Court+%252814%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731435026777442" border="0" /></a><br />Deep fried golden buns with custard & salted egg yolk - I expected the golden juice to ooze out when I tore it apart. To my dismay, it didn't.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MdRCCndjB7dbE0QJ1Xsse_OyB8NSQDB5ZdSViejN-CArHQ_mb8mfvx3lo-YPyp1YzGcYamoTQQaEpSeeQK1jBm8be2hIT49Y96yBOgfibjgvz_TQa9cBssY6Vu58exgwes22-wNr4fo/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252816%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MdRCCndjB7dbE0QJ1Xsse_OyB8NSQDB5ZdSViejN-CArHQ_mb8mfvx3lo-YPyp1YzGcYamoTQQaEpSeeQK1jBm8be2hIT49Y96yBOgfibjgvz_TQa9cBssY6Vu58exgwes22-wNr4fo/s400/Celestial+Court+%252816%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731827664914418" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuwfgRt-Met5V5Uc1NIY3eaDoocqz3ZtirUBAKO3AhGGitiI_Isywpip5nIytIR-2wXGhdX6OXxSmlS06aP1t8MZitAWTb6y9D20MaX9B0-L5aE9VqgJC1fiMVRIqJRnLetsUJZ2B9ak/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252818%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuwfgRt-Met5V5Uc1NIY3eaDoocqz3ZtirUBAKO3AhGGitiI_Isywpip5nIytIR-2wXGhdX6OXxSmlS06aP1t8MZitAWTb6y9D20MaX9B0-L5aE9VqgJC1fiMVRIqJRnLetsUJZ2B9ak/s400/Celestial+Court+%252818%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731832864701858" border="0" /></a><br />Sauteed radish cake with pacific clams in XO sauce - wok hei is assured!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-rI2RZ549IvZSblLsZyhbfMY8aiMhofc8tSOC-me0R9rZ-lDxSlvii5orG2mbm1xzXPLeFae_SFqxUEX4TUTTNzNXGs9GFcAbVwvdohTyljC2TQR9uVjWYC_d-sJ_C2jlGwKg-_iRHs/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252811%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-rI2RZ549IvZSblLsZyhbfMY8aiMhofc8tSOC-me0R9rZ-lDxSlvii5orG2mbm1xzXPLeFae_SFqxUEX4TUTTNzNXGs9GFcAbVwvdohTyljC2TQR9uVjWYC_d-sJ_C2jlGwKg-_iRHs/s400/Celestial+Court+%252811%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731429209488098" border="0" /></a><br />Freshly made rice rolls with prawns & water chestnut - fresh prawns but all of us had the same thing in mind.. overcooked! The rice roll's texture was mushy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeJuFj8QZfi9mlaOAWi3oXckDI2DVVyOKLMl1oOvA7JC-stG855AjoyfJkK3IFvHTWaHaFct2Tpg0GDY54OKd7j163Hy7OOcRmk13OBuzNY2aU7wY6rBw5ByPX_Sol57WA4DqP_NSe6c/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252815%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeJuFj8QZfi9mlaOAWi3oXckDI2DVVyOKLMl1oOvA7JC-stG855AjoyfJkK3IFvHTWaHaFct2Tpg0GDY54OKd7j163Hy7OOcRmk13OBuzNY2aU7wY6rBw5ByPX_Sol57WA4DqP_NSe6c/s400/Celestial+Court+%252815%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731821261884226" border="0" /></a><br />Scallop dumplings in "Eye of Phoenix" topped with salmon roe - no complain<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmKsmnQXslk_VJrkL1OG6LRXEYREE84xsXjF2mMbxqYzR8TUeDxa6e72Pc3r90xCKT2xjy2RGt7ZPo9LAbtxeilq2QHGILZjj_eTTiLrOgonYnNthq_3U90YDS0f5YYPfmCNLllIERM0/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252821%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmKsmnQXslk_VJrkL1OG6LRXEYREE84xsXjF2mMbxqYzR8TUeDxa6e72Pc3r90xCKT2xjy2RGt7ZPo9LAbtxeilq2QHGILZjj_eTTiLrOgonYnNthq_3U90YDS0f5YYPfmCNLllIERM0/s400/Celestial+Court+%252821%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731837292856338" border="0" /></a><br />Eight treasure glutonious rice in lotus leaf - one of the best version here in KL. I just love how the aroma from the lotus leaf infused into the glutonious rice.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvhVRwrb6AOg0dfUOUaMF5G-qgwAjBUlnTwmQRkrFK9ShDGe7u-Zxf0SovqQSbcFt2YYzLyq5puZIJNDGZGuGYyJmeVIfESRxt9KfMed0OsLCeiMc6kLhtMaC_O5TS7SDqIlVmoYAo9g/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252822%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvhVRwrb6AOg0dfUOUaMF5G-qgwAjBUlnTwmQRkrFK9ShDGe7u-Zxf0SovqQSbcFt2YYzLyq5puZIJNDGZGuGYyJmeVIfESRxt9KfMed0OsLCeiMc6kLhtMaC_O5TS7SDqIlVmoYAo9g/s400/Celestial+Court+%252822%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731989972907378" border="0" /></a><br />Congee with scallops - smooth texture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierWs4zNOyUzf1ePQdMuczcn9caRHZA-4dKAltu3-xj4Ve4gBxoY9FNthGYzqSOBKrkpNUh6qU4rmhAnzYmwTj1f65Rvr48xaKu4JWs1oSZ-GiYJ3RKHBNTvtdU6YOUYtfNM9qlvrcbw8/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252813%2529.JPG"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN3Y5mBi0Dr879gYM-tVcuHg78-QLPjXp1bVuwHPLeks-ek8JTA_KqzWJJ_TXSembYvQEwZXeer9Z5ybCyQtk1L_KLewY2RgMF8OvFlXo1alw_llNDKjioHRw2HoHtd-wCid0J8XvV-8/s1600/Celestial+Court+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN3Y5mBi0Dr879gYM-tVcuHg78-QLPjXp1bVuwHPLeks-ek8JTA_KqzWJJ_TXSembYvQEwZXeer9Z5ybCyQtk1L_KLewY2RgMF8OvFlXo1alw_llNDKjioHRw2HoHtd-wCid0J8XvV-8/s400/Celestial+Court+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731418383396994" border="0" /></a><br />Congee with seafood - ginger provided extra zing to the taste.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierWs4zNOyUzf1ePQdMuczcn9caRHZA-4dKAltu3-xj4Ve4gBxoY9FNthGYzqSOBKrkpNUh6qU4rmhAnzYmwTj1f65Rvr48xaKu4JWs1oSZ-GiYJ3RKHBNTvtdU6YOUYtfNM9qlvrcbw8/s1600/Celestial+Court+%252813%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierWs4zNOyUzf1ePQdMuczcn9caRHZA-4dKAltu3-xj4Ve4gBxoY9FNthGYzqSOBKrkpNUh6qU4rmhAnzYmwTj1f65Rvr48xaKu4JWs1oSZ-GiYJ3RKHBNTvtdU6YOUYtfNM9qlvrcbw8/s400/Celestial+Court+%252813%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605731430591382930" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - We were full to the max by the time we finished the dim sum session. Jenn's parents complemented on how good the dim sum tasted, albeit very expensive. I've gotta admite that people at Celestial Court have everything to make their dim sum sounds expensive. Although I admit that this place remains as one of my firm favourite places to eat dim sum in KL (the other one is Tai Zi Heen in Prince Hotel). Without my Starwood card, I would have paid a bomb here.<br /><br />Celestial Court<br />Imperial Hotel<br />Jalan Sultan Ismail<br />50250 Kuala Lumpur.<br />Tel: 03-27179900<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-35481123374719638682011-05-04T12:20:00.002+08:002011-05-04T12:26:00.217+08:00Vietnam Kitchen @ 1Utama Shopping CentreMention that you want to go to 1Utama on weekends and the image of being caught in a massive jam came to mind. Well, unless you go there early in the morning. Imagine that you want to relax and shop in the comfort of a shopping mall only to be greeted with the sight of everyone jamming into the mall, and you had to spend a very long time just to secure a parking spot (unless you are really lucky!!). Once I took about 45 minutes just to find one and it was so freaking far away from the entrance... sigh!!! But now 1Utama turn out to be my favourite place to go :) why? All because parking is not an issue anymore!<br /><br />My first time here was with a customer but since I was on official business, I could not simply whip out my camera. But that's different story when I'm with family... wherever I go these days, I would bring along my camera. The HM didn't complain when I was with Ixus but now started to make noise as I have changed to bigger and bulkier Canon EOS DSLR :P anyway, that's another story altogether...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPyGCeOn7yTjsIDdy4vAZCEVUPydP9dJK8eQ8a1U2gB7AvDVWzfvGBfLcGjx7FEyEctiHyRpnN_8EC5RI-uqfVG14U_jgoKPOdK6GZjOlt7_mM5w4dVw-_YinO5Plm5uIQg2maGc1NqY/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPyGCeOn7yTjsIDdy4vAZCEVUPydP9dJK8eQ8a1U2gB7AvDVWzfvGBfLcGjx7FEyEctiHyRpnN_8EC5RI-uqfVG14U_jgoKPOdK6GZjOlt7_mM5w4dVw-_YinO5Plm5uIQg2maGc1NqY/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602711966045767858" border="0" /></a><br />Vietnam Kitchen is located on the 2nd Floor of the new wing of 1Utama Shopping Centre, which is on the same row as Chili's and Dragon-i. Its menu is placed at the entrance for passerbys to peruse.<br /><br />Its inside was spacious and cosy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMreAQh-aavlPuhglA098_EwmO8B_EJuYu2zzZ-SiU5JAMGxzUpnJALkBhaJx3omFtQgxYIkNmKxFOO3iKn_yjbuxzSMqEtUlQsdCYhG0BWCI3-trGOVhmO6FihTmFvv3tIahETWa-kxo/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMreAQh-aavlPuhglA098_EwmO8B_EJuYu2zzZ-SiU5JAMGxzUpnJALkBhaJx3omFtQgxYIkNmKxFOO3iKn_yjbuxzSMqEtUlQsdCYhG0BWCI3-trGOVhmO6FihTmFvv3tIahETWa-kxo/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602711970207965458" border="0" /></a><br />Contemporary design mixed with some traditional elements was used as decor.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqfqRBnF8piJgvYWRZ3KR6d2gupwc8eNs6f6Pk_mDZ_rM4BB39ujX5_-R8UFEEQrOGR3_vJCh_cBhdIoQToOffe2EmkI8ESAjKemmTkHIAx_J2nLBNhgO3Qlllnsdc1AB96iUKMWbXvM/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqfqRBnF8piJgvYWRZ3KR6d2gupwc8eNs6f6Pk_mDZ_rM4BB39ujX5_-R8UFEEQrOGR3_vJCh_cBhdIoQToOffe2EmkI8ESAjKemmTkHIAx_J2nLBNhgO3Qlllnsdc1AB96iUKMWbXvM/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602711974803903378" border="0" /></a><br />Grilled lemongrass pork chop set @ RM16.90 - comprises of Vietnamese spring roll, a bowl of soup, salad, egg, and rather thin piece of pork chop. Forget about the soup, the salad was mediocre at best, spring roll was good but slightly oily. The pork chop however has a distinct lemongrass flavour and slightly charred. It would have been perfect it it was a little bit thicker and tender. For someone who loves lemongrass and pork, this is a must-try item.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuI1YI6g-sNnq-TD-mVloJoUNMSEIkvIWxiIbSDbppK1eHflDq4mEZfRw9FK6iwKsL-YS9676JD9ItCE70-ZZE9rfzbsEboOPVpjHrSUki-smlt3AIqd5FYSeOoPjVyiwrJADsoJAk6U/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25287%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuI1YI6g-sNnq-TD-mVloJoUNMSEIkvIWxiIbSDbppK1eHflDq4mEZfRw9FK6iwKsL-YS9676JD9ItCE70-ZZE9rfzbsEboOPVpjHrSUki-smlt3AIqd5FYSeOoPjVyiwrJADsoJAk6U/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25287%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602712396052756898" border="0" /></a><br />Vietnamese Sesame Chicken @ RM12.90 - essentially it's some kind of deep fried chicken coated with caramelised sauce and sesame seed. Crispy on the outside while moist on the inside, this dish won us over with its sweetish taste and the aroma of sesame.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmx_8dMzBTm_Izoz2zXicRBWwDAF0fmSa9gZe9KMOCtH_4k-R_P5GJHocqh-1TZQgpQ1mKmchDjycb7XhXfcBT76XdxOQah9notlVRjl8j3jHpqKR33RbXC88a6HLc12fd2rQ88r-Z4M/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmx_8dMzBTm_Izoz2zXicRBWwDAF0fmSa9gZe9KMOCtH_4k-R_P5GJHocqh-1TZQgpQ1mKmchDjycb7XhXfcBT76XdxOQah9notlVRjl8j3jHpqKR33RbXC88a6HLc12fd2rQ88r-Z4M/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602711987879858146" border="0" /></a><br />Cucumber lemon soda @ RM6.90 - odd combination but rather refreshing :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6RMr3KIiLxSU9aRKSwAhBWHLrybytaAzwAHi2iTK95qxBg_YVhR3bdvo-BAqrH3_BBfU1yGi8H_LStB_WifiXXoRHUZoyiA9TngZIA61er3ztnWnpVF2fUGBNApZVvHUJVOwME4gyP8/s1600/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6RMr3KIiLxSU9aRKSwAhBWHLrybytaAzwAHi2iTK95qxBg_YVhR3bdvo-BAqrH3_BBfU1yGi8H_LStB_WifiXXoRHUZoyiA9TngZIA61er3ztnWnpVF2fUGBNApZVvHUJVOwME4gyP8/s400/Vietnam+Kitchen+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602711980333533730" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - To be honest, Vietnamese food is not really on top of my eat-list but I was in for a surprise. It changed my perception and now whenever I crave for Vietnamese food, either this place or DuViet (Uptown 37) will be my choice.<br /><br />Vietnam Kitchen<br />Lot S312, 2nd Floor,<br />1 Utama Shopping Centre,<br />Lebuh Bandar Utama,<br />47800 Petaling Jaya<br />Tel:03-7724 1336<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-41144152866382915942011-04-26T16:15:00.009+08:002011-04-26T16:47:53.033+08:00Celebrating Mother's Day at Atrium Cafe @ Sunway Pyramid Tower HotelI always start most of my posts (if not all) with a short story before going into the details. I think that it has been the way that I write blogs for some time now. Last Saturday, I was invited to a food review by <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/">Becky</a>, one of my dear friend whom I got to know when I started blogging. In fact, she is one of the earliest bloggers whom I have met. To be honest, that was my first time going for a food review. I'd been asked to many food reviews in the past but due to my work commitments (hey! I'm not a professional blogger and certainly not doing this full time), I didn't attend any. It was an invite too tempting to refuse and since I was in KL for that weekend, the timing just couldn't get any better.<br /><br />Mother's Day - let me tell you something about my mom. Having spent most of her time living a simple life, she prefers everything to be simple. For one, she doesn't like traveling and grand celebration with the exception of my wedding and graduation, of course :) Ask her out for a meal and she would definitely shrug her shoulder and reply "Aiyah! No need to go that far la.. so tiring! Food at home is healthier and we've got plenty of food". Mention the word KL and she'd complain on the traffic jam and the tiring 2 hours++ journey from our hometown to the big city. As far as I concern, we actually went out less than 5 times a year just to have dinner outside. That's my MOM!<br /><br />If you or your mom or even anyone in your family is huge fan of Rod Stewart, then you are in for a treat. In conjunction with Mother's Day, Rob Caudill (not Rod Stewart?), a dead-on Rod Stewart impersonator all the way from Las Vegas, USA., will be serenading you with the classics from the legend. He will be featuring 'live' at Atrium Cafe's Mother's Day Hi-Tea buffet showcase only for a day on Sunday, 8th May 2011. Mark this day up and plan by hook or by crook if you love his songs - Have I Told You Lately, Sailing & The First Cut is The Deepest - just to name a few.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50W3B4cF0v0Ej16T8RivviWz-bpV_AqYdn1ZEKfERe7UaQi4rvTziM1wiwiK9vk3WUCqyfTpXSN8hdID5N31Xptn3-9WsKcH3mTUlAysB8yLQdGVVWks-MKcxBkpGIDporRTC3IxOpN4/s1600/Rod+Stewart+Tribute+Photo+new.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50W3B4cF0v0Ej16T8RivviWz-bpV_AqYdn1ZEKfERe7UaQi4rvTziM1wiwiK9vk3WUCqyfTpXSN8hdID5N31Xptn3-9WsKcH3mTUlAysB8yLQdGVVWks-MKcxBkpGIDporRTC3IxOpN4/s400/Rod+Stewart+Tribute+Photo+new.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599806723929496402" border="0" /></a><br />Apart from the performance, expect a sumptuous feast highlighting the best of Asian-heritage dishes accented with exotic flavours of Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese and other specialties. Since this was the preview of what you are going to have on the Mother's Day itself, I could say that all the foods are GREAT! As a matter of fact, I am not a big eater but I love varieties and that is the reason why buffet meal appeals to me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYsH_8Rmmj3s4U9e5qeNgCbUbVgjF70jVbli-rC9-VLTrJAjNk0Ti2GFNgqaPwwm_jEjXy0XGE0TV0hLBWd7boNs_NoZDxkqDfysZDfGG0Ek9K2A6n6WYn_rWmRKEWPntbmA0aZPwbMI/s1600/IMG_3329.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYsH_8Rmmj3s4U9e5qeNgCbUbVgjF70jVbli-rC9-VLTrJAjNk0Ti2GFNgqaPwwm_jEjXy0XGE0TV0hLBWd7boNs_NoZDxkqDfysZDfGG0Ek9K2A6n6WYn_rWmRKEWPntbmA0aZPwbMI/s400/IMG_3329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599806731531702322" border="0" /></a><br />By 12pm, most bloggers had already arrived and started to snap pictures. I did exactly the same with my new toy Canon EOS 60D. And then I started to strike up conversation with those whom I have not met before and of course, familar faces such as <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/">Becky</a> and <a href="http://www.memoirsofachocoholic.com/">Joa-Quim</a>.<br /><br />For RM55++ (FYI, it will be RM98++ on Mother's Day itself), I can say that you will be spoilt with choices and the foods are worth the money paid!<br /><br />There is a dedicated appetisers & salad counter to whet your appetite before the main course begins<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5B-TXiyTmfHzRqBoN8TdDtJmOVCO8HgFQtiwJJbwuftm-Izpk3bY_wDKOwSl1nAyV-ghCrYfsKBYt87arPpghxBwW2rti1JE2a0VcX-UiPVFtBv6VOLrFeVg98V1NVC-CwLM58suzwA/s1600/IMG_3363.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5B-TXiyTmfHzRqBoN8TdDtJmOVCO8HgFQtiwJJbwuftm-Izpk3bY_wDKOwSl1nAyV-ghCrYfsKBYt87arPpghxBwW2rti1JE2a0VcX-UiPVFtBv6VOLrFeVg98V1NVC-CwLM58suzwA/s400/IMG_3363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599809565920128338" border="0" /></a><br />Being a bread lover, I knew that I had to have this the moment I laid my eyes on the dish.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50Z7a9RzK-jHxsLbcfxNGeGX2ZDeix7KUaHqNtkV9J2LZ2BCWinCC7Ni2VPtq-W1-6x5mDmbueZ2PkBW8GGztV30WnKnhjr9rz6ZSjpBzfkXN9WdrOjzbf9QEezPu1K1x3LrRrE0EK7w/s1600/IMG_3349.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50Z7a9RzK-jHxsLbcfxNGeGX2ZDeix7KUaHqNtkV9J2LZ2BCWinCC7Ni2VPtq-W1-6x5mDmbueZ2PkBW8GGztV30WnKnhjr9rz6ZSjpBzfkXN9WdrOjzbf9QEezPu1K1x3LrRrE0EK7w/s400/IMG_3349.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808733679218002" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvad7Muba3Md1NVP5KupmivTn2X2UvEj15af6jFlItlv2UsG6RFkElzkn5wk7tcJGZpp2L5hVhzr2Zx8l8xQKBlMr0mLEho5_M4q5VSwkGS7zYawrXQgPWo9-LSyFlDPkLDja8K0zjYI/s1600/IMG_3352.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvad7Muba3Md1NVP5KupmivTn2X2UvEj15af6jFlItlv2UsG6RFkElzkn5wk7tcJGZpp2L5hVhzr2Zx8l8xQKBlMr0mLEho5_M4q5VSwkGS7zYawrXQgPWo9-LSyFlDPkLDja8K0zjYI/s400/IMG_3352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808734620376290" border="0" /></a><br />And this... since I'm not a big eater, I only had 2 out of more than 10 varieties. However, I admit that everything looked delicious.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvad7Muba3Md1NVP5KupmivTn2X2UvEj15af6jFlItlv2UsG6RFkElzkn5wk7tcJGZpp2L5hVhzr2Zx8l8xQKBlMr0mLEho5_M4q5VSwkGS7zYawrXQgPWo9-LSyFlDPkLDja8K0zjYI/s1600/IMG_3352.JPG"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAliUFG8LCnPB3WEqGo8H171eqDno_dmUfcf3tkaXy3IWXUk-ZfpfQaV-a4RRt8TqU0vlruLV_jvGJ31WnWvUUDlTDeFDAB2bNayLn6kZzj737rNVrVfqJ6NABAczIQupcD2nTjUFmOpA/s1600/IMG_3380.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAliUFG8LCnPB3WEqGo8H171eqDno_dmUfcf3tkaXy3IWXUk-ZfpfQaV-a4RRt8TqU0vlruLV_jvGJ31WnWvUUDlTDeFDAB2bNayLn6kZzj737rNVrVfqJ6NABAczIQupcD2nTjUFmOpA/s400/IMG_3380.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599810245233295922" border="0" /></a><br />As I took more and more pictures, my stomach started to growl at the sight and smell of the dishes - especially this Deep Fried Fish Fillet with Salted Egg Yolk. The lightly battered fish fillet was deep fried before coated with the ever sinful yet aromatic salted egg yolk. It was good without overpowering the sweetness of the fish fillet. One of my favourite dishes that day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCn1XHZcmZseahFa57CP1WfyqgnjTwdAVnAT08VxNuXqFJoF93G1FIhoHTZjno-hsImzZ-mfIBSMizaizIUF2kqUpU8BA9DWgsyI9A1OZFFguJQ9JLq1uyhjyLJ12EGk8lDagx5VG-wDw/s1600/IMG_3377.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCn1XHZcmZseahFa57CP1WfyqgnjTwdAVnAT08VxNuXqFJoF93G1FIhoHTZjno-hsImzZ-mfIBSMizaizIUF2kqUpU8BA9DWgsyI9A1OZFFguJQ9JLq1uyhjyLJ12EGk8lDagx5VG-wDw/s400/IMG_3377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599809576377768578" border="0" /></a><br />My other favourites include Chinese Roast Duck with plum sauce. The people at Atrium Cafe had nailed this hard-to-make dish right. Although the skin was not as crispy, the meat retained most of its moist and it was such a delight to sink my teeth in!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOege1j5p0UNXJ4nTfiOoE25ejIUisVdj_iqJgaJpSwrWXX0w9XtIgS8OPNY4hPJlqkFylsuR1SMDdQlkQQUHtPE9AOa50o2xEeP-QvF9CD6XGDyH4YAXO9gjQ5qGwWkCAeNaFChyphenhyphenvdqg/s1600/IMG_3375.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOege1j5p0UNXJ4nTfiOoE25ejIUisVdj_iqJgaJpSwrWXX0w9XtIgS8OPNY4hPJlqkFylsuR1SMDdQlkQQUHtPE9AOa50o2xEeP-QvF9CD6XGDyH4YAXO9gjQ5qGwWkCAeNaFChyphenhyphenvdqg/s400/IMG_3375.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599809574220869778" border="0" /></a><br />And this - Hongkong style Wantan Noodle prepared right on the spot as you ordered. Initially I wanted to skip but upon hearing some of the bloggers who raved on the bowl of freshly prepared noodle, I decided to give it a try. And it didn't disappoint - the egg noodle was so spring-y and the soup was sweet.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XyA7kYJhgVeqK3KoQyvEnsRLbrtM-0TjLUiiFO1-SrtfsGJvO8N_35YEEEsRtEMBwmtHafGvQq8KPhEE28nihrta9HTT23r3oD7g45rQA9VlIXu4HdpZSdf2_zdOEMaKEKBNR6pRFCs/s1600/IMG_3372.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XyA7kYJhgVeqK3KoQyvEnsRLbrtM-0TjLUiiFO1-SrtfsGJvO8N_35YEEEsRtEMBwmtHafGvQq8KPhEE28nihrta9HTT23r3oD7g45rQA9VlIXu4HdpZSdf2_zdOEMaKEKBNR6pRFCs/s400/IMG_3372.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599809571413050850" border="0" /></a><br />The soup and dry version of the wantan noodle side-by-side! Tried a little bit of the dry version and it was as good as the soup version!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv9D3mqDvgkqCOO-8aBrnz9m1SQEkv0N2QVwXjMo-n074dKxYyZcC8xL5LFKjUzhfL262ZcJHKmAL04B7zaPhBwKwusXOJwARiOX5vGGv1BJujyI7HqX6eMwkJl62ZlWzqTZpvY9zHdM/s1600/IMG_3388.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv9D3mqDvgkqCOO-8aBrnz9m1SQEkv0N2QVwXjMo-n074dKxYyZcC8xL5LFKjUzhfL262ZcJHKmAL04B7zaPhBwKwusXOJwARiOX5vGGv1BJujyI7HqX6eMwkJl62ZlWzqTZpvY9zHdM/s400/IMG_3388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599810254622927250" border="0" /></a><br />Other commendable dishes include Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet with Citrus Butter Sauce.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjly0Nopm8mpv64ZoXrzoC2LorlKL4FiZrzacep4dP4BtOeZAte6JCKko4Z_BlwyvMVDWNgTX3Y4RJn-jtg5Ohwq4rh_7H7uw6blFOfIvr9BLgW5uBY_95l2iWxpS_WC3Yb5mHEn3lgKgY/s1600/IMG_3355.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjly0Nopm8mpv64ZoXrzoC2LorlKL4FiZrzacep4dP4BtOeZAte6JCKko4Z_BlwyvMVDWNgTX3Y4RJn-jtg5Ohwq4rh_7H7uw6blFOfIvr9BLgW5uBY_95l2iWxpS_WC3Yb5mHEn3lgKgY/s400/IMG_3355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599809562533137586" border="0" /></a><br />Slow baked potato should you crave for some carb goodness<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPIRAQx3xRpsmHiPgOlfF6FvgXsV3LGxpqfBW5IJoIFSRAmdBTFXEyLloIl7l5wg7wZ0HqXZynDzVO153l051zxXDKir90zuzRwHuLgDI5B-c851sqKF5ARhUvzfDJD0GN0sprHXQgh0/s1600/IMG_3343.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPIRAQx3xRpsmHiPgOlfF6FvgXsV3LGxpqfBW5IJoIFSRAmdBTFXEyLloIl7l5wg7wZ0HqXZynDzVO153l051zxXDKir90zuzRwHuLgDI5B-c851sqKF5ARhUvzfDJD0GN0sprHXQgh0/s400/IMG_3343.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808157908499538" border="0" /></a><br />Grilled chicken Meat with Natural Jus and Mushroom Compote also got my attention<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6Oh5BucvcbjxNgy9CXMJEwi-Lu2ETkjph7p7hkhcBkVQb23PZXOTY483oNBqGKXUHn2b1lAmvEyURI7N3ns2MtXT-1e9lx9hfeu4IJve6kbeFQ2oqsXRnLiJMnbEruzIWIgd0BXe0VY/s1600/IMG_3346.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6Oh5BucvcbjxNgy9CXMJEwi-Lu2ETkjph7p7hkhcBkVQb23PZXOTY483oNBqGKXUHn2b1lAmvEyURI7N3ns2MtXT-1e9lx9hfeu4IJve6kbeFQ2oqsXRnLiJMnbEruzIWIgd0BXe0VY/s400/IMG_3346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808718770848770" border="0" /></a><br />A taste of Chinese with this Wok Fried Prawn with Chilly and Cashew Nut.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSUtzMEGMyArAADnismxd-_qVdLVgYjj_eQKFKhsibno0Qs3V8rL0ddM3qGHbZx0v1Qn2TiQ_K9TvTmM7xNqJFc5sAedkHyli9wn1150oC6yONHrQJnqgI6uDNNuUZ2rqZUduSQqYpD0/s1600/IMG_3353.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSUtzMEGMyArAADnismxd-_qVdLVgYjj_eQKFKhsibno0Qs3V8rL0ddM3qGHbZx0v1Qn2TiQ_K9TvTmM7xNqJFc5sAedkHyli9wn1150oC6yONHrQJnqgI6uDNNuUZ2rqZUduSQqYpD0/s400/IMG_3353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808739190154482" border="0" /></a><br />For a taste of India, don't forget to try the Chicken Tikka. Also the briyani rice but I forgot to take picture!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YzEic8VTNTLR0lKkNaRlbn56fYJqTc6g_HjYo9_X1FLVEJNfEIVWwJASkrIWnd11GuFc2mA33-xVjFm2CtI5ULwh-R_iuy8M9GKIQb024lwKxt11V31EOYFzNxdqbIJ9BL_UpFJCvxU/s1600/IMG_3348.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YzEic8VTNTLR0lKkNaRlbn56fYJqTc6g_HjYo9_X1FLVEJNfEIVWwJASkrIWnd11GuFc2mA33-xVjFm2CtI5ULwh-R_iuy8M9GKIQb024lwKxt11V31EOYFzNxdqbIJ9BL_UpFJCvxU/s400/IMG_3348.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808729707929618" border="0" /></a><br />Italian food lovers fret not as they do offer pasta with variety of sauces for you to choose<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheok6c2e0kIi3226NVeLPCRTFTFHHbMUSjOOMM98hi-0IYYIv9fOg86XyQ8OOqqP-GSJ0kbdxT77F2jNKD8Hvt5EKgOHRPGJ6hs_gISuPuwP7G66mt9sDQ7Mdlwj0kVcgswa5p1KUMWTI/s1600/IMG_3341.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheok6c2e0kIi3226NVeLPCRTFTFHHbMUSjOOMM98hi-0IYYIv9fOg86XyQ8OOqqP-GSJ0kbdxT77F2jNKD8Hvt5EKgOHRPGJ6hs_gISuPuwP7G66mt9sDQ7Mdlwj0kVcgswa5p1KUMWTI/s400/IMG_3341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808143780560146" border="0" /></a><br />Since I can't eat beef and I don't eat lamb, chicken is the next best thing that I could have so I had this chicken kebab. I thought that the meat was very succulent and juicy but the pita bread was a bit soft and cold.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo3S3lcmUdE8yiE9tpETYBJtRkqqvlC1UUY7l29_5erk30lN6bSlhvNQs93anouApJTsQ4LCQ0VDkAAdDI0MHTAe7nFsYRNywi6R41Kz7rCwndT1Jixr7AXpAF-giyi8VTYo2AGhYPbI/s1600/IMG_3337.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo3S3lcmUdE8yiE9tpETYBJtRkqqvlC1UUY7l29_5erk30lN6bSlhvNQs93anouApJTsQ4LCQ0VDkAAdDI0MHTAe7nFsYRNywi6R41Kz7rCwndT1Jixr7AXpAF-giyi8VTYo2AGhYPbI/s400/IMG_3337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599807537728609970" border="0" /></a><br />The only Malay food that I had was this Roti Jala, something that I would not get tired of eating. My current favourite version was bought at pasar malam but they whipped out an equally good version too. My only grouse was the curry gravy which was quite spicy to my liking (others said the same too). Hope they would tone down the spicy-ness of the curry on that day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4oFfbPLNBzffwRZtcBJGYKg0yP4pJ8kG6OxIzL-Xr5FOZg5H0Ws2T9uQH2PNQWA7K0GVcxdxkT1O2SlhVq1wtokYMw7fMGN_wOxdPVL99L6uY_4MmvGDwozcxE26pim0PYoRreX8zHE/s1600/IMG_3338.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4oFfbPLNBzffwRZtcBJGYKg0yP4pJ8kG6OxIzL-Xr5FOZg5H0Ws2T9uQH2PNQWA7K0GVcxdxkT1O2SlhVq1wtokYMw7fMGN_wOxdPVL99L6uY_4MmvGDwozcxE26pim0PYoRreX8zHE/s400/IMG_3338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599807542708101346" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrTZF6bX8LG6GZC9fpybBFYTurFFRhIjTJt99DgtLsIaiwtfv0KEarHnaWIrQTBOjbwy0PwdOAQQJ4ABy7BtrxdwjyZ608jZWGcOfhA0b4zL1s17HoXaKP8evM1yTqPauXa0HzN7RGHE/s1600/IMG_3387.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrTZF6bX8LG6GZC9fpybBFYTurFFRhIjTJt99DgtLsIaiwtfv0KEarHnaWIrQTBOjbwy0PwdOAQQJ4ABy7BtrxdwjyZ608jZWGcOfhA0b4zL1s17HoXaKP8evM1yTqPauXa0HzN7RGHE/s400/IMG_3387.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599810249745076370" border="0" /></a><br />The 2 dishes that I didn't try were Braised Ribs with Tamarind BBQ Sauce & Grilled Lamb Cutlet with Rosemary and Mint Sauce - from what Becky said in her blog, the ribs were tough and rather chewy despite being braised. However, the lamb cutlets were done just right and very flavourful too!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyK5RUgKZe43EVEHugjs0ul3Cv0XjsK5l2Is5yPEZ4Fp1LyOhr4Q289r6qYq4-nGOQX65umlGWYKroSGpgNCrFTF6WqpKi4Ouv6iAdZBIkRycSumrZr7J52dWE_JnvPRHGPj6ZXXG0P9s/s1600/IMG_3342.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyK5RUgKZe43EVEHugjs0ul3Cv0XjsK5l2Is5yPEZ4Fp1LyOhr4Q289r6qYq4-nGOQX65umlGWYKroSGpgNCrFTF6WqpKi4Ouv6iAdZBIkRycSumrZr7J52dWE_JnvPRHGPj6ZXXG0P9s/s400/IMG_3342.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808150828586642" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4FLQI6G2FngyWsxsYPVAgwVfj7Ec7G_Mimip92pHkiBzEa4nNRzoI6O3NiEh8R1sqKBJJR7y2aw9m6Gs_UB8gCLDfrCDf9QnA-IjR1M9NH7_NtBF3dIZmQvG6c974N8IebXi6k6MSIc/s1600/IMG_3344.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4FLQI6G2FngyWsxsYPVAgwVfj7Ec7G_Mimip92pHkiBzEa4nNRzoI6O3NiEh8R1sqKBJJR7y2aw9m6Gs_UB8gCLDfrCDf9QnA-IjR1M9NH7_NtBF3dIZmQvG6c974N8IebXi6k6MSIc/s400/IMG_3344.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808163100179618" border="0" /></a><br />After gorging on all the foods, we stopped and chatted for a while before helping ourselves to the dessert sections. For those who have sweet tooth, you definitely have to come and try it yourself.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uG0ej7UcONUAF8Wl_VOIFq2CX8J30GKdFRTXaX0uTQelZaGmvXTRE9shOia37s_3wt-OSbBaLj7OUBEkeJgV1ILSSlg6W66jRQUNUZLG5iTItC_Gh6SoD9J_kDIOGBISd_Si4y-v-bE/s1600/IMG_3340.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0uG0ej7UcONUAF8Wl_VOIFq2CX8J30GKdFRTXaX0uTQelZaGmvXTRE9shOia37s_3wt-OSbBaLj7OUBEkeJgV1ILSSlg6W66jRQUNUZLG5iTItC_Gh6SoD9J_kDIOGBISd_Si4y-v-bE/s400/IMG_3340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599808137708225714" border="0" /></a><br />Words alone are not enough so I'll let the pictures to do the talking instead!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrHq3XsK92OLUiSu7J1UrFEfdb62yMIcVLX6fMKhlMLV5JunSqE_MDvRBYFbh9Sq5IBxiNxcpa-dA6ozuKjTHOKRUChta2z7cxiDxsdUV9xq8T9-VNXXA_-CBU7lXDd5u8Lx_YseCU9E/s1600/IMG_3334.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrHq3XsK92OLUiSu7J1UrFEfdb62yMIcVLX6fMKhlMLV5JunSqE_MDvRBYFbh9Sq5IBxiNxcpa-dA6ozuKjTHOKRUChta2z7cxiDxsdUV9xq8T9-VNXXA_-CBU7lXDd5u8Lx_YseCU9E/s400/IMG_3334.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599807525159993266" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZzIya2iGd5wLfytXHhr77jT8DrQaiz7dftVeOQMzmMMsn4Q02pyjPIz9V8WhiByU51BFu-4ghZHxNcDTTSeiDRAJqyN0A8xjtkRAR3E6KrQhDNLy49SWO9ylPyXntrkRaAjNfiKc1e8/s1600/IMG_3335.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZzIya2iGd5wLfytXHhr77jT8DrQaiz7dftVeOQMzmMMsn4Q02pyjPIz9V8WhiByU51BFu-4ghZHxNcDTTSeiDRAJqyN0A8xjtkRAR3E6KrQhDNLy49SWO9ylPyXntrkRaAjNfiKc1e8/s400/IMG_3335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599807534069444434" border="0" /></a><br />Plump and juicy strawberries anyone???<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGNFKYo8aXI_2uhboJhB-7CcM3bgSqazFzIzAAa0k3kF-q0JluEGH2A_SEylFfMvRReD6IIwC-tdUuX9q3bkyJaDlxhU9M2pYXAted5WlnQa8MJ0gmlu1TwDDN9GRz5OUp5VhlE9KeKg/s1600/IMG_3333.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGNFKYo8aXI_2uhboJhB-7CcM3bgSqazFzIzAAa0k3kF-q0JluEGH2A_SEylFfMvRReD6IIwC-tdUuX9q3bkyJaDlxhU9M2pYXAted5WlnQa8MJ0gmlu1TwDDN9GRz5OUp5VhlE9KeKg/s400/IMG_3333.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599807520644833682" border="0" /></a><br />Since I couldn't possibly taste all the desserts, I choose those with chocolate as ingredients!! Just the sight of the plate filled with all chocolate-y goodness was enough to make me drool.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmr5BP5hsGx4JY6KhFefOIKy2VYEbNKlgTardLCJAAgAnwHJaG1Bp4nc3LopJbtJATAFySRDFDAbyj_XzXfCaOge7LcoDP-s__Xt-C1U11qgjg7zhyphenhyphenrAdR54HwJs2OIYi5ngJGH4m6Gw0/s1600/IMG_3390.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmr5BP5hsGx4JY6KhFefOIKy2VYEbNKlgTardLCJAAgAnwHJaG1Bp4nc3LopJbtJATAFySRDFDAbyj_XzXfCaOge7LcoDP-s__Xt-C1U11qgjg7zhyphenhyphenrAdR54HwJs2OIYi5ngJGH4m6Gw0/s400/IMG_3390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599810263448324578" border="0" /></a><br />Look at the 2 huge roast racks of beef. I was so tempted to try those and would definitely do so if not for my religion. Those who had this said that it was good though!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCDIZWQPvwv3cq9ntDReIeisApNIWMiKgdoQ9sNJpmh3K0TpUEsKqr_xCHWyHBSIpFvk8S9jRR2jMPYS4tHLzVTj1Y0nZBqS9D8mzrm3MCUHEZCyXsaRoJdu2ZzSYVu-6xfeuUboqmeU/s1600/IMG_3332.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCDIZWQPvwv3cq9ntDReIeisApNIWMiKgdoQ9sNJpmh3K0TpUEsKqr_xCHWyHBSIpFvk8S9jRR2jMPYS4tHLzVTj1Y0nZBqS9D8mzrm3MCUHEZCyXsaRoJdu2ZzSYVu-6xfeuUboqmeU/s400/IMG_3332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599806729593570706" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to the sweet and beautiful Virgillia Lee, who had been our host for the day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUfl5OdMtuo6aCqZEfPcRoptfp3knpiT2K6MxKO0kLtksPgGxvDDd-Ff7W4z2mMcSqH_NSlx4GCVtveqJyES5E1mkHChV_8zRLQ5j3mlil2g7GIQOmVe0Rmc3zBqcAOTMp5VXGKXUY28/s1600/IMG_3394.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUfl5OdMtuo6aCqZEfPcRoptfp3knpiT2K6MxKO0kLtksPgGxvDDd-Ff7W4z2mMcSqH_NSlx4GCVtveqJyES5E1mkHChV_8zRLQ5j3mlil2g7GIQOmVe0Rmc3zBqcAOTMp5VXGKXUY28/s400/IMG_3394.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599811029923750882" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - I was not able to try all the dishes but feedback from other bloggers were encouraging and since most of the foods that I had were good, I could say that it is worth coming here to celebrate Mother's Day. Service was fast and attentive too. With variety of good foods plus power-packed performance, it is the best of both world. For me, I don't mind pampering my mom with these delightful dishes but that is, if she wants to come! Arrgghhh!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-76p3Y_lA8WHnWXQZGhLg1aFsU1YP0x1wMuAWR5appQxvL1785FhVcGetP4o_e1kg4vZ-Z4mTQgSSp7PNPzJEJ0lgenJOOaEPLrKTgjNYEU9LY_5h1vCE0ZLxL9_RRtdnp7VeK4bXQ7s/s1600/IMG_3389.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-76p3Y_lA8WHnWXQZGhLg1aFsU1YP0x1wMuAWR5appQxvL1785FhVcGetP4o_e1kg4vZ-Z4mTQgSSp7PNPzJEJ0lgenJOOaEPLrKTgjNYEU9LY_5h1vCE0ZLxL9_RRtdnp7VeK4bXQ7s/s400/IMG_3389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599810255385352722" border="0" /></a><br />Where: Atrium Café & Lounge, Sunway Pyramid Tower Hotel<br />When: Sunday, the 8th of May 2011 – Mother’s Day Celebration Buffet<br />Price: RM 98++ per pax (10% discount for group booking of 10 persons or more)<br />Time: 12.00 – 4.00pm (Rob Caudill will take centre stage at 1.30pm & 2.30pm)<br />Contact for Reservations: +603 7495 1888<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion. However, this was a food review so I didn't have to pay for the meal.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-80495060110168430672011-04-19T12:10:00.001+08:002011-04-20T17:23:18.522+08:00Cheras Flat Fish Head Mee Hoon @ Kg. Chempaka, Petaling JayaTo those who have tried Cheras flat fish head meehoon, you'd know how delicious it can be. Forget about the scorching heat while having a bowl of fish head meehoon... I was not really a fan of this dish until Jenn converted me into one. Given the fact that Cheras is not exactly near where we lived, both of us could only enjoy this dish once in a blue moon.<br /><br />Fast forward a few years later, we were driving to Aman Suria area to look for breakfast when we spotted banner with the word "Cheras Flat Fish Head Mee Hoon" along the road of BU11 & BU12. Our eyes were beaming with joy, thinking that they have opened a branch in PJ area. Feeling adventurous, we used a small road from Aman Suria leading all the way to Kg. Chempaka through the Chinese new village area.<br /><br />It was our first time venturing into Kg. Chempaka area and I was worried that we couldn't find the place. After asking around, we finally saw the restaurant.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxidSeagKAhxVBzMDKrKE7i-v7eQk43EtVayjwAqBF5DufPh4zL4PZZ8ZJSn2S5dryVUn_g_KguKTR2SdB0V9OjZmV68ITjPgc6lNPMtyjvzoN4Tdv-5XfjVv6mlbr_78U66LO9Q_4JMI/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxidSeagKAhxVBzMDKrKE7i-v7eQk43EtVayjwAqBF5DufPh4zL4PZZ8ZJSn2S5dryVUn_g_KguKTR2SdB0V9OjZmV68ITjPgc6lNPMtyjvzoN4Tdv-5XfjVv6mlbr_78U66LO9Q_4JMI/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595365543937369922" border="0" /></a><br />Parking was a major headache as it was near morning market (it was morning!) but lucky for us, we spotted a car leaving. Making our way into the restaurant, we realised that the place was rather stuffy and hot. The presence of wall fans hardly made a difference but since it was morning, the level was tolerable. Turn off No.1. Our tea was only so-so as it lack of body and creaminess that we always look for... turn off No.2<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnzRKFKW1ilqS9WDx8hc8nHi09zy-JDTVtMDa2AEcUM-cUZLKvdbmNCxgJPbYawPXBxTFmzrMgUJkBElOMoxU3UwHHcijP1MWEt8-n72KmOa2Z58vNi-7rIquUoZBLfs2-Dse125gFrk/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnzRKFKW1ilqS9WDx8hc8nHi09zy-JDTVtMDa2AEcUM-cUZLKvdbmNCxgJPbYawPXBxTFmzrMgUJkBElOMoxU3UwHHcijP1MWEt8-n72KmOa2Z58vNi-7rIquUoZBLfs2-Dse125gFrk/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595365548801391458" border="0" /></a><br />The proprietor noticed that I was snapping pictures and proceeded to ask me to take pictures of his stall. The mee hoon was made daily to ensure the freshness and QQ-ness<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheki85Gq2Lb_9BU-TM_AWXMPx0_mmnHBmRpXgYXsNd1Y5fK3G02kwSif_QmcQ0sQWdvM3E-vqChNtkTsVLqeM8RBdpI9FfhBRDRTUxyd9ZZ7S-Ultlfg3-qujnMUfwE_Pd6mstxo9VndU/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheki85Gq2Lb_9BU-TM_AWXMPx0_mmnHBmRpXgYXsNd1Y5fK3G02kwSif_QmcQ0sQWdvM3E-vqChNtkTsVLqeM8RBdpI9FfhBRDRTUxyd9ZZ7S-Ultlfg3-qujnMUfwE_Pd6mstxo9VndU/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595365557109235986" border="0" /></a><br />His foreign worker then brought out a tray of freshly fried fish head which emitted a pleasant aroma. We were really early that morning as they have just started preparing for business.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLkZNJg6D95Wv1lis7n_SFgq5mMY9uRgEsfvcAR45bKYxDiHXTs7stjPgpatpVZy7-NULmrAKtejVi7bBNSHMZinBwh44cKr8Hb_mSzbcxzz3KkkEWEnN8pzIPPA97raxp_QGOwGT5dY/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLkZNJg6D95Wv1lis7n_SFgq5mMY9uRgEsfvcAR45bKYxDiHXTs7stjPgpatpVZy7-NULmrAKtejVi7bBNSHMZinBwh44cKr8Hb_mSzbcxzz3KkkEWEnN8pzIPPA97raxp_QGOwGT5dY/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595366184203646386" border="0" /></a><br />The fish head was then placed into a pan that was filled with boiling chicken stock<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZDoQ2hz_2sNUbiG_PkrYQisLYOEJReDbl8mlAb250hvW8HV_K5IRizGryET-OIPcV2P5s5HsRNm6zkB5rgeeoOgnthKYQnEUD4XFsuNp61tqSrje_0i9RAQnI9P-zKtxjDg7DktxTVM/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZDoQ2hz_2sNUbiG_PkrYQisLYOEJReDbl8mlAb250hvW8HV_K5IRizGryET-OIPcV2P5s5HsRNm6zkB5rgeeoOgnthKYQnEUD4XFsuNp61tqSrje_0i9RAQnI9P-zKtxjDg7DktxTVM/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595365552166344178" border="0" /></a><br />FYI, he made each and every order individually to make sure that the flavour remained the same. The mee hoon followed suit after a while. Tomato, ginger shreds and were thrown into the mix before evaporated milk was added in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gKSkEiw-Y_x7Xy98RkSp9N4bHQXEe2RWMERmNmoGThCU06E5A0oT_RrzNzQpj97XdSPD1cLP3Uy18UEFY4x15p56eBoepA00GOdcM8h0qToIfJmgoMoGr0oqYVO3jB3BSGSGSt0Pn5Y/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gKSkEiw-Y_x7Xy98RkSp9N4bHQXEe2RWMERmNmoGThCU06E5A0oT_RrzNzQpj97XdSPD1cLP3Uy18UEFY4x15p56eBoepA00GOdcM8h0qToIfJmgoMoGr0oqYVO3jB3BSGSGSt0Pn5Y/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595365556695782034" border="0" /></a><br />the outcome - steaming how bowl of fish head noodle ready to be consumed!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiOMjasVHFbJC-q7dDEeBJweE1FJpe8gDUY3fOLMLREVMiNAA6zYjgUStW6QXaWss-yy1T8HxhEVKT3P1fhYx6fp9Z6hgRFLV5lHul2cNrqpRQxK8URAY402zlbo44iUm2Zou2CdDL8A/s1600/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiOMjasVHFbJC-q7dDEeBJweE1FJpe8gDUY3fOLMLREVMiNAA6zYjgUStW6QXaWss-yy1T8HxhEVKT3P1fhYx6fp9Z6hgRFLV5lHul2cNrqpRQxK8URAY402zlbo44iUm2Zou2CdDL8A/s400/Cheras+Fish+Head+Noodle+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595366191000491954" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - while the fish head meehoon was good, for some reason both of us thought that it lack something (we couldn't explain what) and slightly different from what we had in Cheras flat (specifically Taman Ikan Emas). Don't get the idea wrong - flavourwise it was good but not great. IMHO, Woo Pin at Taman Desa dishes out better version of fish head meehoon. But due to the proximity of this place and BU, we would most likely end up here again should we crave for fish head meehoon. For those with children, it is strictly not recommended as it can get pretty stuffy... with Sher Ryn and Keith along, Jenn & I would choose Homemade Fish Head Noodle in Dataran Sunway Kota Damansara instead and pay the premium just to enjoy the air-condition facility!<br /><br />Cheras Flat Fish Head Mee Hoon<br />N0.496, Jalan PJU 1/6,<br />Kampung Cempaka, Petaling Jaya Selangor<br />Tel: 016-9287691<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-28666381385268243622011-04-14T15:32:00.003+08:002011-04-14T15:41:56.293+08:00Pao Xiang @ 1Utama Shopping Centre PJFor breakfast, I would prefer something light as I don't like to stuff my stomach to the max in the morning. Give me something light plus a cup of good tea/coffee and you'd make my day. However there is, of course, exception to this rule - Bah Kut Teh!! I mean, who can resist a steaming hot bowl of thick herbal soup with the sinful pork meat? I can't... resistence is usually futile (in this case at least!)<br /><br />I fell in love all over again with BKT after tasting Mo Sang Kor's version (Hutong Lot 10) for the very first time some time last year. However, it was kinda difficult for me to drive all the way to downtown KL to savour on this delectable dish... their Klang outlet is equally far from my home. Apart from Mo Sang Kor, I think that Pao Xiang's version of BKT was commendable too... I actually tried both outlets in Berkelay Park Klang.<br /><br />So when Pao Xiang opened its door at 1Utama Shopping Centre, I was jumping with joy. I can go shopping after having one of my fav breakfast... best of both world!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQUFAEGdh8uBD1a65oTMkQOnT5P49fPW-cAnyzO5TLdtsGaNpV0Wl6cglUVlgOdoHcKka11H1htciWWd3eUGp3Y3Ru472GPBdp8hKL2j4nhc93eeXyX22YAreWzGybDYMgnzn1Zl_o-U/s1600/Pao+Xiang.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQUFAEGdh8uBD1a65oTMkQOnT5P49fPW-cAnyzO5TLdtsGaNpV0Wl6cglUVlgOdoHcKka11H1htciWWd3eUGp3Y3Ru472GPBdp8hKL2j4nhc93eeXyX22YAreWzGybDYMgnzn1Zl_o-U/s400/Pao+Xiang.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595339633756144706" border="0" /></a><br />BKT affair used to be hot and stuffy as not many BKT restaurants dare to open door in shopping malls. Pao Xiang's outlet was huge and spacious... and most importantly, air-conditioned! I didn't feel cramped nor sweaty at all while dining here.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzwWMdy2yExmXDd8pOVsyXKfsA4fn0Gakb5RnibZSOElraA9MBcIWdwzSmE8hWPcpu2i1DjQHf16LNALjyd8J5QPTx_Jh1jy24OoXEHkAMMvZvho5qrSXQNpMdLiBhJ4RcW_FcCbU1dI/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzwWMdy2yExmXDd8pOVsyXKfsA4fn0Gakb5RnibZSOElraA9MBcIWdwzSmE8hWPcpu2i1DjQHf16LNALjyd8J5QPTx_Jh1jy24OoXEHkAMMvZvho5qrSXQNpMdLiBhJ4RcW_FcCbU1dI/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595339638596828130" border="0" /></a><br />Most of the times, I would bring my own Puer tea along but if you don't have any, Pao Xiang offers extensive range of tea leaves for you to choose from.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FRGwIUX47PNyWKihPSpGC5KlEJLFbyvXTUoxRfbj0CfHJxIMqBv978MqxbrvzqyPo9BXZMu3k6diEmvjeXD01jv4j3_brraaSk9RzqR5DkVEtdt-z1yYQcSHWX131Ewty9m3oTEvy9E/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FRGwIUX47PNyWKihPSpGC5KlEJLFbyvXTUoxRfbj0CfHJxIMqBv978MqxbrvzqyPo9BXZMu3k6diEmvjeXD01jv4j3_brraaSk9RzqR5DkVEtdt-z1yYQcSHWX131Ewty9m3oTEvy9E/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595339637023696546" border="0" /></a><br />Re-filling of hot water is most of the time DIY affair as the staffs are busy serving customers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHhxLh6wHfXBc0Pr0DxAOqwNqyXrC6m8TcVldnogRX0ReMluaJhDe6Cg20vB_b0toYyY6CJJaScmW1sO1cvlx7H9dZsxF2ljHKvdH6OXv-9wxBCRcmjP9S_ghPTYsnDfZCAPcRdKhsC8/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHhxLh6wHfXBc0Pr0DxAOqwNqyXrC6m8TcVldnogRX0ReMluaJhDe6Cg20vB_b0toYyY6CJJaScmW1sO1cvlx7H9dZsxF2ljHKvdH6OXv-9wxBCRcmjP9S_ghPTYsnDfZCAPcRdKhsC8/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595339643165782306" border="0" /></a><br />Apart from pork, they do offer other side dishes such as vegetables.. in our case, it's yaw mak topped with oyster sauce.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGg7EwmhJhy9Ghqm45xBlBprXBHthc9uell4CoOoGbRUOXNIwqo9X1KmI1rxLBcIRbIhQeczEtA_Uv5qPza8a-kA7e_AU8jVt7HW1G1vawZLDu6uRXLTTAQPbxXhXpdN93FAxMpABvbto/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGg7EwmhJhy9Ghqm45xBlBprXBHthc9uell4CoOoGbRUOXNIwqo9X1KmI1rxLBcIRbIhQeczEtA_Uv5qPza8a-kA7e_AU8jVt7HW1G1vawZLDu6uRXLTTAQPbxXhXpdN93FAxMpABvbto/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595340544256608690" border="0" /></a><br />All the meat was served in a small bowl and heated using jelly-like substance to ensure the soup was constantly warm.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmUMB9ZWrJmTUml6NffwEuN_kc1dsYPc9jKn1mYnL4RSDUFAUz7XsImZHKWn1LqjZb5gm3AVsFO7jiEuZ7nX0X5WNxzLMrb879olCYaBXYNzZr6g_flTDjmVsaLyVufcWZorSGNrNdlA/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmUMB9ZWrJmTUml6NffwEuN_kc1dsYPc9jKn1mYnL4RSDUFAUz7XsImZHKWn1LqjZb5gm3AVsFO7jiEuZ7nX0X5WNxzLMrb879olCYaBXYNzZr6g_flTDjmVsaLyVufcWZorSGNrNdlA/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595339653026792594" border="0" /></a><br />The selection of meat was extensive as well but most of the time, we stuck to our regular meat such as soft bones (nuan kut).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D7RFLbbKYL2iga3kHamSbxvsw4N2KhoTeeZyEGj1ZYHfuTWf0oW3c4hurfExWMRBzPOaYlaKn7M_buWBPgLW4qJlM97LaBHUyNRSqLdnXo9mlLCjd9pgr9p-oo1RtI-WId-akxoKwEs/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D7RFLbbKYL2iga3kHamSbxvsw4N2KhoTeeZyEGj1ZYHfuTWf0oW3c4hurfExWMRBzPOaYlaKn7M_buWBPgLW4qJlM97LaBHUyNRSqLdnXo9mlLCjd9pgr9p-oo1RtI-WId-akxoKwEs/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595340554352587490" border="0" /></a><br />The small knuckle was another favourite - they used rope to tie the meat together while cooking BKT to make sure that the meat was held together.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZUGFjy8gnrIs_Ax97RKPSLxiSvwnuuVy55DeIqTkMNhYThA7JUQP9f4FQKV6EXSGjKmexaz0zi3TjSeD2rGbAPfkzyl98knFWi4oevdNyoQSg7LCEBV9GJ6e9Y9eoZOUUXMAbXaB4uw/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZUGFjy8gnrIs_Ax97RKPSLxiSvwnuuVy55DeIqTkMNhYThA7JUQP9f4FQKV6EXSGjKmexaz0zi3TjSeD2rGbAPfkzyl98knFWi4oevdNyoQSg7LCEBV9GJ6e9Y9eoZOUUXMAbXaB4uw/s400/Pao+Xiang+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595340556188404738" border="0" /></a><br />Intestine anyone??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbxbhwPXDaQFKl8wJ5au54WU2g-SCG54T-scDMlEV5yVYTfPqjGAVEWk5qgKP4xA0NJ2aVLPri-WU76j4qA03dLSZlabMVeOod2z3JdD1DxKaJaQNaLFuyA8nUDW2mn14bSP4oSEi8Ws/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbxbhwPXDaQFKl8wJ5au54WU2g-SCG54T-scDMlEV5yVYTfPqjGAVEWk5qgKP4xA0NJ2aVLPri-WU76j4qA03dLSZlabMVeOod2z3JdD1DxKaJaQNaLFuyA8nUDW2mn14bSP4oSEi8Ws/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595340552080954242" border="0" /></a><br />Now this is something that you have to call and pre-book as the supply is normally limited - pork tendon. This stuff is rich with collagen goodness, something that Jenn loves to the max!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuymYE4yIV0z2-3TcZuv6pGLFAQpZi_kuBaeU37bKtcRahrFMEQLgi5-xuEYQsD4zuIQLWUa1MR_RHaxtX8LqpMv9TQesEnWagwtXeptet_AHYqUaaMU4PoAvQVS2TP-NapAENXSzR70/s1600/Pao+Xiang+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuymYE4yIV0z2-3TcZuv6pGLFAQpZi_kuBaeU37bKtcRahrFMEQLgi5-xuEYQsD4zuIQLWUa1MR_RHaxtX8LqpMv9TQesEnWagwtXeptet_AHYqUaaMU4PoAvQVS2TP-NapAENXSzR70/s400/Pao+Xiang+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595340550467282546" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - price-wise it was slightly more expensive compared to their outlets in Klang but bear in mind that the rental rate is higher especially in popular shopping mall such as 1Utama. Unlike Mo Sang Kor, they do provide refill for the soup although a little bit stingy on the quantity. I am sure that most of you have your favourite BKt place and have different opinions + preference on BKT, but I'm not really that picky... whenever I crave for BKT, this place will definitely be on top of my list.<br /><br />Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh<br />P282 Promenade, Lakeside<br />LG Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre<br />Bandar Utama<br />Tel: 03-77252599<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-37024789987503948392011-03-29T16:08:00.004+08:002011-03-29T16:26:47.433+08:00Remember 126 @ Bukit Tinggi Bentong, PahangThose who have been reading my blogs regularly (lol! not that I'm that popular) would know that I travel between Pahang and KL regularly. Living in a rather small & quaint little town can be quite boring after a while so what can be better than driving to KL which is like only 2 hours from my hometown :) it used to be more than 3 hours in the past but the route from Bentong-Raub-Kuala Lipis had been straightened up so it was a JOY for me.<br /><br />In the past, Jenn & I could afford to stop wherever and whenever we wanted. Now with 2 kids in tow, planning is essential and most of the time, we would end up in Bukit Tinggi area around lunch time. With a lot of restaurants mushrooming in this area, you would be spoilt with choices. However, only a few of them really stand out from the pack and Remember 126 is definitely one of them :) despite its rather funny name, the food is good and service is relatively fast. Jenn & I have become their regulars and they would greet us with huge smile on the face. They even know Jenn's parents who dine there too!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNOS92-aWbwRst_p5bLA1Wj-Oi7pVds7abevvKfZQ-bwC9hG_P5BXmKdescZxmEn1XP8jg_WQCJuB3x4lo1XMaW7zLNzUFhyef1aEMrtfa6vE6ef5Mox1t6UtI_61TKm5i9cUhqhjodk/s1600/126+%25287%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNOS92-aWbwRst_p5bLA1Wj-Oi7pVds7abevvKfZQ-bwC9hG_P5BXmKdescZxmEn1XP8jg_WQCJuB3x4lo1XMaW7zLNzUFhyef1aEMrtfa6vE6ef5Mox1t6UtI_61TKm5i9cUhqhjodk/s400/126+%25287%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589413278611176034" border="0" /></a><br />The restaurant is HUGE and airy, something that we absolutely love. This restaurant is one of the most popular (if not the most) restaurants here and the evidence is shown by the almost full house state despite weekdays.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLucNUCCege17cremoGZdxGg70Tnt5Jm2Dcpu6YOS8wQ_87qTpB11a0h7BxCZfdfT76UavpfcxxEZHndD-P_yfHmesPs8VHa6LxHyYmC6VpJ2e-fKNcQ82HKvIeMyxCyC-2jrehIYtB0/s1600/126+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLucNUCCege17cremoGZdxGg70Tnt5Jm2Dcpu6YOS8wQ_87qTpB11a0h7BxCZfdfT76UavpfcxxEZHndD-P_yfHmesPs8VHa6LxHyYmC6VpJ2e-fKNcQ82HKvIeMyxCyC-2jrehIYtB0/s400/126+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589412160789303442" border="0" /></a><br />At the time I wrote this post, I had gone there countless times hence the amount of food that I am going to post in this blog. All in one mah :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwdTTDXwqLLvuwXR3bwk7Qnj1aTZXXal_HUG8YXQbbjPHiNDLB0b4nlxRKdIIBVvORxV8BcI2X0S5-UqLLtP7Spz2ThCpjcIerl9Zzs14TyPd9L6mGrCIl_uz8rqlWo6uTQe11x-ra2w/s1600/126+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwdTTDXwqLLvuwXR3bwk7Qnj1aTZXXal_HUG8YXQbbjPHiNDLB0b4nlxRKdIIBVvORxV8BcI2X0S5-UqLLtP7Spz2ThCpjcIerl9Zzs14TyPd9L6mGrCIl_uz8rqlWo6uTQe11x-ra2w/s400/126+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589412170334741410" border="0" /></a><br />What I love most about the food is that the consistent standard. One dish that stood the test of time is the stir fried baby water cress with chopped garlic. The green was just so fresh and they would use finely chopped garlic than crushed garlic cloves (I'm very particular on this), therefore the aroma of garlic was infused into the water cress evenly. There were times that I would order the second plate as I could not get enough of this.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-0_se6r6-ylWRSBMfSHfNxHH9pLG9XE6z3jJCneq1skfghH_FcXM98R6uvCJ3zShUyjuO2hnv0VEA8oVNJ4klD6oDqhaYfml3zLwsCYLix0xWrSiF6QjwQbI5WGowUB3TMh8gvMy2eA/s1600/126+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-0_se6r6-ylWRSBMfSHfNxHH9pLG9XE6z3jJCneq1skfghH_FcXM98R6uvCJ3zShUyjuO2hnv0VEA8oVNJ4klD6oDqhaYfml3zLwsCYLix0xWrSiF6QjwQbI5WGowUB3TMh8gvMy2eA/s400/126+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589413290244568146" border="0" /></a><br />Another must-order dish in Bukit Tinggi area is the deep fried pork belly with caramelised sauce. For some reason, I never grow bored of this dish. I simply love the fact that the pork belly is very crispy , so crispy until I forgot the fat layer which I avoided most of the times. The sweet gravy was a pefect companion to the rice and enhanced further by the chopped onion. One grouse though was that the amount of onion sometimes more than the meat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmz8VLVsush6-ShuA0vyGeLKLPWk05tBBQq7Y8tSBHWZdTxEtmdUlq3poo9p6g6AhIsT0Xn6qSQxP9mtP49JUvoKQCJlZ3wx2_Sl3XKRNpIyleJyGLUilNFPEAO5R3onXXmsqWQaYBs5Y/s1600/126+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmz8VLVsush6-ShuA0vyGeLKLPWk05tBBQq7Y8tSBHWZdTxEtmdUlq3poo9p6g6AhIsT0Xn6qSQxP9mtP49JUvoKQCJlZ3wx2_Sl3XKRNpIyleJyGLUilNFPEAO5R3onXXmsqWQaYBs5Y/s400/126+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589413298230103858" border="0" /></a><br />Another porylicious dish that must not be missed is the claypot pork belly with salted fish. As sinful as it sounds, I could not resist the aroma of high-grade salted fish that was used to cook this dish. However, their version was quite oily so for those health-conscious people.. stay away from this OK?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_x4qbDejPk9yEbEEP4ioM2yFlNcNp2B0b_Ir6Z4XuZciWTENKbMXKLMoiywTjazY9-PupTXi27cPgg-3g1dv7qRd1DZmgmOBrx21Uy-4rjyivh24XpkkEH-weySK5LUBmeXaPoOK8yY/s1600/126+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_x4qbDejPk9yEbEEP4ioM2yFlNcNp2B0b_Ir6Z4XuZciWTENKbMXKLMoiywTjazY9-PupTXi27cPgg-3g1dv7qRd1DZmgmOBrx21Uy-4rjyivh24XpkkEH-weySK5LUBmeXaPoOK8yY/s400/126+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589412186913149298" border="0" /></a><br />A trip to Bukit Tinggi is not complete without the fish! Yes... FISH specifically river fish. Here are some of the versions that I'd tasted - starting with steamed bak sou gong (silver catfish) with shredded ginger and superior soy sauce. Cost only RM30/kg.. even though this fish is not caught in the wild, it's meat was sweet and flaky without the dreaded muddy taste normally associated with reared ones. The fish is reared in the river uphill with constant flow of clean water. You can opt for the wild ones which easily cost double the price but generally still cheaper compared to KL's standard.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aeymNFsjl6kM2q5gL4DnOTE2elQeAtUkT5aMX3HTXok7yAs7TsOa7TQp3Mm4nDG6YP4BaKde1dsYyXhRbekp5PWWa5F966DIT_EsljL2d0zXqFtCyVeKLDZ6EAs3A4yHPYRxGakPViM/s1600/126+%252811%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aeymNFsjl6kM2q5gL4DnOTE2elQeAtUkT5aMX3HTXok7yAs7TsOa7TQp3Mm4nDG6YP4BaKde1dsYyXhRbekp5PWWa5F966DIT_EsljL2d0zXqFtCyVeKLDZ6EAs3A4yHPYRxGakPViM/s400/126+%252811%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589413299417805762" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed "wan" fish with crushed ginger is another favourite of us. Heaps of famous Bentong ginger were used to provide extra pungent taste (in a good ginger way) to this fish. Just beware of the fine bones which are literally everywhere in its body!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93kY0WUNKUg0D8kiUkMG7ZOzUo-5dMED7k24iZRpHMd4_Oz5wASWTTVliDMT59bQRgBjP2T25LnFTrLGL9R9U_vnMN5mNgh7Q6777OaKn-5Sbb7g1dNgHDpl5QvAFxvr17qzTVmsJXAk/s1600/126+%252812%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93kY0WUNKUg0D8kiUkMG7ZOzUo-5dMED7k24iZRpHMd4_Oz5wASWTTVliDMT59bQRgBjP2T25LnFTrLGL9R9U_vnMN5mNgh7Q6777OaKn-5Sbb7g1dNgHDpl5QvAFxvr17qzTVmsJXAk/s400/126+%252812%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589414371377226290" border="0" /></a><br />Steamed asam tilapia - without the muddy taste normally associated with this fish, the sourish and slightly spicy asam gravy was a heaven for us. It never fails to persuade me for a second bowl of white rice everytime.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwMIFVvEY-gO-XxVRAKqLtmVZAMjkJo1r9bV77tOwWGF61mv5BBWH32mt8vHfwr18RznC4oW_kuykwTvFCP2Ki8b7mPY-ypFUU-lYXRRBiDAfP2wbAb4WCtnwN3pOdmcvthsuwhfaHQI/s1600/126+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwMIFVvEY-gO-XxVRAKqLtmVZAMjkJo1r9bV77tOwWGF61mv5BBWH32mt8vHfwr18RznC4oW_kuykwTvFCP2Ki8b7mPY-ypFUU-lYXRRBiDAfP2wbAb4WCtnwN3pOdmcvthsuwhfaHQI/s400/126+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589412197551427154" border="0" /></a><br />Claypot curry fish head - garoupa head was used to prepare this dish and even though the name was exciting, the curry somehow failed to make its mark! I had better version in KL and in my hometown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwtO9ymyLUWnD5evZJiM8pQuB292mXeCxXjXmQzQTxGgEar2HnqX8aval33e1ov_muA7LyvvHmcWT7Km3KDJkzrkQALXsbxHOvZQJ5GRaIL_CuflBK5IswBCEv6nrCmYKUK6LZ0xB_3U/s1600/126+%252813%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwtO9ymyLUWnD5evZJiM8pQuB292mXeCxXjXmQzQTxGgEar2HnqX8aval33e1ov_muA7LyvvHmcWT7Km3KDJkzrkQALXsbxHOvZQJ5GRaIL_CuflBK5IswBCEv6nrCmYKUK6LZ0xB_3U/s400/126+%252813%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589414376294666162" border="0" /></a><br />However, the fish head was fresh and the meat was definitely succulent! Just look at it :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJLSozPUwOYULZA0HuvxXb1bhdwnkii2nKo3N6JHDJc2tl6H36RBgdw8-Jha2jMhzyV6kI6TsvjADcQ0yqlaZwXsoBUwjj0ggTl6offPyIreIZFcmctA2Urp75bbo8qExKUdfuQrxrAo/s1600/126+%252814%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJLSozPUwOYULZA0HuvxXb1bhdwnkii2nKo3N6JHDJc2tl6H36RBgdw8-Jha2jMhzyV6kI6TsvjADcQ0yqlaZwXsoBUwjj0ggTl6offPyIreIZFcmctA2Urp75bbo8qExKUdfuQrxrAo/s400/126+%252814%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589414382515095842" border="0" /></a><br />Other dishes include this stir fried bittergourd with egg - simple yet satisfying dish that I could not get enough of. It was a little bitter but I love it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5Iw4n7LLw5fHIb4REJllmoqb1f6HhUQvpWb1aRkSsHxYihfao3ZHxJL58wqAW2xl257lDG4TdSiNPJ953kiY5BKD9hrRyjBz4XOTpiusIsuZZSnv1ie5FuFE3tkIFGaOH69-FP7PAoo/s1600/126+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5Iw4n7LLw5fHIb4REJllmoqb1f6HhUQvpWb1aRkSsHxYihfao3ZHxJL58wqAW2xl257lDG4TdSiNPJ953kiY5BKD9hrRyjBz4XOTpiusIsuZZSnv1ie5FuFE3tkIFGaOH69-FP7PAoo/s400/126+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589412177264653522" border="0" /></a><br />Claypot taufu with assorted vegetables was passable but not memorable.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1llWZhk0EgAKIgz-PxwDpeSc2I9AXX3AOMW5Cfiq_kHHDHIR0GV386FbXiPNUJ2E6KWxfRt2qaHk5_op_U3xg7yzMkNvc9aqZ4gSGtfTRkNH6ycDg_XExno-IbpdHPnDhhUtxRAKD2y8/s1600/126+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1llWZhk0EgAKIgz-PxwDpeSc2I9AXX3AOMW5Cfiq_kHHDHIR0GV386FbXiPNUJ2E6KWxfRt2qaHk5_op_U3xg7yzMkNvc9aqZ4gSGtfTRkNH6ycDg_XExno-IbpdHPnDhhUtxRAKD2y8/s400/126+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589413286975131538" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - on average our lunch here (3 dishes) cost approx. RM50 with the fish! Can you get a better deal anywhere in KL? Parking is ample and given that this area is less than 30minute drive from KL, a weekend drive here is not really that far away right?? Given the fact that we are usually stuck in the traffic jam for more than 30 minutes...<br /><br />Remember One Two Six Restaurant<br />PT3347, Kg Bukit Tinggi<br />28750 Bentong, Pahang<br />Handphone: 012-2251894<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-18189590682320421102011-03-21T16:34:00.006+08:002011-03-21T16:50:15.755+08:00Medan Selera Kampar @ Kampar PerakI hardly venture to the North! Few years ago, most of my customers were concentrated in the East Coast, South or Klang Valley... but never North. Then the economy suddenly became bad and a lot of my customers in Johor and Klang Valley were affected. Business were never the same again. Went through my business card holder for contacts & found several contacts from the Northern Region and thus my trip to the North began.<br /><br />My first stop for the night was in Kampar town, now a bustling town thanks to the presence of TAR College and UTAR! My friend, Andy, lives here and he was kind enough to let me stay overnight at his place. He brought me to Medan Selera Kampar for breakfast early next morning. Parking wasn't easy to find even though it was weekday morning. According to Andy, most Chinese flocked to this foodcourt and surrounding area just to eat and buy groceries.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXvZbC0Qxm71Q0JBZAW3IRiPdCh6BamIdJeYQm3Om5XL9Mz8Xaye8LBrKD6H_4Orbc7M2MsoyFJPlUyOukJMKBf3eqLz9aFDwlyh4o6XobA-l7hPAyl9tXxdm4ijOU_h27n4hmtxIeJc/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXvZbC0Qxm71Q0JBZAW3IRiPdCh6BamIdJeYQm3Om5XL9Mz8Xaye8LBrKD6H_4Orbc7M2MsoyFJPlUyOukJMKBf3eqLz9aFDwlyh4o6XobA-l7hPAyl9tXxdm4ijOU_h27n4hmtxIeJc/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586450041276421074" border="0" /></a><br />The foodcourt was huge and housed many stalls. Being first-timer, Andy brought me to his favourite breakfast spot. He commented that even though the food here was not spectacular or with the wow-factor, it was decent enough to warrant everyday trip here for the choices. I have seen Axian featuring some stalls in his TV program but to see them in real life.. this was my very first time! Look at the crowds! It was only weekday morning.. imagine the chaos during weekends :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2XFmf4MW0MqYoHTKBwke8IndLeL9qLTZsrFRT9DoRphlBtQ1EyW0Plq4BLKuyFny66w0P7Qy4okvirUpnmHs9TixaN0g_z3CTI6k6DispjDJySBgy_zfxp86YJn05DysTS-uEpJXsGI/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2XFmf4MW0MqYoHTKBwke8IndLeL9qLTZsrFRT9DoRphlBtQ1EyW0Plq4BLKuyFny66w0P7Qy4okvirUpnmHs9TixaN0g_z3CTI6k6DispjDJySBgy_zfxp86YJn05DysTS-uEpJXsGI/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586450051846766802" border="0" /></a><br />The main highlight should be this stall! Look carefully - it might look like an ordinary CKT stall but there's something different.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIBz646Myo23hkKdE9c4r9sMzAgPnoyaldb-V32lAap0x3f-x8bKLSt32sWFoDr2D2PtEtob0qAab40uRE2rsAUiV65SzHj5ekfQ-qqXiPsqLbRUz_wxvzQ0DNwXPo7qKJc-mz-Ddf3I/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIBz646Myo23hkKdE9c4r9sMzAgPnoyaldb-V32lAap0x3f-x8bKLSt32sWFoDr2D2PtEtob0qAab40uRE2rsAUiV65SzHj5ekfQ-qqXiPsqLbRUz_wxvzQ0DNwXPo7qKJc-mz-Ddf3I/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586450047582164866" border="0" /></a><br />This guy was actually sitting on a stool while frying the CKT! Not that he was feeling tired of standing but it was the way since he started this business.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQO3cDFbtQZi_VISgUyYHqd5xGQeICE5igmyYvBWUot-9gWfeJU4b0RJyxuacKI513W6O9R_BaH_UjSg3C7h33Sgxc-AJmv4fP3q1NI0sUz7XLaKayrFkiJjmLSAi2D6kmkY829SBJMI/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQO3cDFbtQZi_VISgUyYHqd5xGQeICE5igmyYvBWUot-9gWfeJU4b0RJyxuacKI513W6O9R_BaH_UjSg3C7h33Sgxc-AJmv4fP3q1NI0sUz7XLaKayrFkiJjmLSAi2D6kmkY829SBJMI/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586450043732682418" border="0" /></a><br />The CKT was different from those we had in Klang Valley - it was less dark, less oily and full of wok hei. however, the only thing that it lack was the flavour. It was rather bland and maybe that's why they threw in the lime and chilly. Andy said that the flavour had remained the same for the longest time. Perhaps it was my tastebud which had accustomed to the KL or Penang version.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlQbZJwsQlhYsXpDHtKirmJjEr3TrfPRxmuFyICVhMcdHsTqFVZ3aqsGHrEgLKMQ2ABhSFZ2y_k_SvDnS4JsQrmEszwUnJDNv4oz_ytLTD3GP8lvxBKX9YJZp80NcWb3DqIYUJZFBcSw/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252826%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlQbZJwsQlhYsXpDHtKirmJjEr3TrfPRxmuFyICVhMcdHsTqFVZ3aqsGHrEgLKMQ2ABhSFZ2y_k_SvDnS4JsQrmEszwUnJDNv4oz_ytLTD3GP8lvxBKX9YJZp80NcWb3DqIYUJZFBcSw/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252826%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586452252628192882" border="0" /></a><br />Apart from that, we also had the glutonious sticky rice that was doused with curry and topped with lean char siew + peanuts. Not the one to shout about as well :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsjvjEG181XcSg353KFW7XP-NvX3nr0eWZl8mppOsvgokiTgFQFcKIr79Mj4NOPWlJXlt7j1jDN0wIIX_PI22_lXdCO3Ii_4pGpEwUS_cGfcixK0c4qOFnMWy-_CcQgMWNWdIxtHLw1c/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsjvjEG181XcSg353KFW7XP-NvX3nr0eWZl8mppOsvgokiTgFQFcKIr79Mj4NOPWlJXlt7j1jDN0wIIX_PI22_lXdCO3Ii_4pGpEwUS_cGfcixK0c4qOFnMWy-_CcQgMWNWdIxtHLw1c/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586450053552253058" border="0" /></a><br />My friend Andy had the wantan mee Kampar style that was slightly different from what we had everyday. The noodle was homemade (springy & QQ), bean sprout was included together with the normal char siew. I had a slurp and thought that it was well.. NORMAL!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2HRR0tPwcicKpuTW6p217K6UqpBI7bxLxj-x-RQCtAJZbNsC1LldtweLTwr83l5VcoVzQRP5QccKLsPi-3odPVixs-3lUOWI044vN6lLOGsPDgbK_acGpHUndiqJqSRkRqCnf2Lt5hs/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252812%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2HRR0tPwcicKpuTW6p217K6UqpBI7bxLxj-x-RQCtAJZbNsC1LldtweLTwr83l5VcoVzQRP5QccKLsPi-3odPVixs-3lUOWI044vN6lLOGsPDgbK_acGpHUndiqJqSRkRqCnf2Lt5hs/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252812%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586451785801327954" border="0" /></a><br />I bought some thin apom from nearby stall after seeing a long queue waiting for the stuff. Unlike the usual apom, there was basically nothing inside which intriqued me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLG19SCg2tzPsv5nlaoiwY5FzHGG-VRPs8epJK-O7uIo5JOBSm6wuwkQqghxSWJASoz-OWcn3rUbTv_hsy54NLEqpSRjW3OQQTMED6uIFXs_EFgPkcpXqGMZ3xs-Dmtb6SD2QDwyOdU0I/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252819%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLG19SCg2tzPsv5nlaoiwY5FzHGG-VRPs8epJK-O7uIo5JOBSm6wuwkQqghxSWJASoz-OWcn3rUbTv_hsy54NLEqpSRjW3OQQTMED6uIFXs_EFgPkcpXqGMZ3xs-Dmtb6SD2QDwyOdU0I/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252819%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586451795949259474" border="0" /></a><br />Of course, they also sell the regular apom.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkCk8IzKNqu8tGg_w9HSy3mTa_-jJmSxx5UqO5kqQhkTmJjn4UHVyWlaREGYN2qDIDFz_FtxqmA8r24uT7ZAQ_E6yPviUzGlwf0w9QW9Tmrglk2BeX_XQbPT4BF8zXSIE4KZzwargBdk/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252818%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkCk8IzKNqu8tGg_w9HSy3mTa_-jJmSxx5UqO5kqQhkTmJjn4UHVyWlaREGYN2qDIDFz_FtxqmA8r24uT7ZAQ_E6yPviUzGlwf0w9QW9Tmrglk2BeX_XQbPT4BF8zXSIE4KZzwargBdk/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252818%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586451790067207378" border="0" /></a><br />The apom was crispy & sweet! It is best to consume while hot because they would become soft once cold.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANHxLDtLkIlota6cV8BvtXJ0-EzBcGJPU48-D3s7AmbYJYRRJgw2A_EeQDWieC2cqu2lTW5bmZgPnkl7xTlGm3YBLBcHHDf5UQ9LT12T2P2wGf6PQEqyNofdLxNQTS1zZNdYwZs5_YPU/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252811%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANHxLDtLkIlota6cV8BvtXJ0-EzBcGJPU48-D3s7AmbYJYRRJgw2A_EeQDWieC2cqu2lTW5bmZgPnkl7xTlGm3YBLBcHHDf5UQ9LT12T2P2wGf6PQEqyNofdLxNQTS1zZNdYwZs5_YPU/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252811%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586451785977078610" border="0" /></a><br />After the breakfast, I noticed a motorcycle selling a rather interesting stuff - ham kok chai! I don't know what it is called in English but it was good!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgK2t-pbyFDnsw6MyHRVVDFzWSBLr9sPrUjhUuMxJGjG-MOcrbt6QH7g8HTqJc8ahiGEf9m_miVdxd2fecmAlr25y1fpmn1-EAkitgCPw5jsPMlDoFyQ2G21nhqLnZn01e3-6WtL20Rk/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252822%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgK2t-pbyFDnsw6MyHRVVDFzWSBLr9sPrUjhUuMxJGjG-MOcrbt6QH7g8HTqJc8ahiGEf9m_miVdxd2fecmAlr25y1fpmn1-EAkitgCPw5jsPMlDoFyQ2G21nhqLnZn01e3-6WtL20Rk/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252822%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586452246041328338" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTgbv58Os8dyCHDbl7e4gv8F3x6Nk6xRLsxqjlFyXIYKK-fvMmDtPzqQEJ3gmFwsxOXUA4d2MYylsx4n92ytgMBpy4-IcU8KiylM6cAadQWLAAiKwOWmg90BW53jPBn9OZv3bqyYfzPI/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252820%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTgbv58Os8dyCHDbl7e4gv8F3x6Nk6xRLsxqjlFyXIYKK-fvMmDtPzqQEJ3gmFwsxOXUA4d2MYylsx4n92ytgMBpy4-IcU8KiylM6cAadQWLAAiKwOWmg90BW53jPBn9OZv3bqyYfzPI/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252820%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586451802115404226" border="0" /></a><br />The speaker was turned on permanently and to some extent, the sound could get a little annoying.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczJRNrxpUh4B9HJupUxBACSDchIBBJtrPQRo-19pD2Uyq-wm3LRusJO5LXxb514ag0FZ1bcHD8BqyYgXTPwcb3xtrc4p42DO7PpKUEmdRSaCTVOK-aBNxLIaYw3g-0Sulv7dk49taAJE/s1600/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252823%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiczJRNrxpUh4B9HJupUxBACSDchIBBJtrPQRo-19pD2Uyq-wm3LRusJO5LXxb514ag0FZ1bcHD8BqyYgXTPwcb3xtrc4p42DO7PpKUEmdRSaCTVOK-aBNxLIaYw3g-0Sulv7dk49taAJE/s400/Medan+Selera+Kampar+%252823%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586452253601682706" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - after the first trip here, I had come back here for the second time with Jenn this time... the curry chee cheong fun was truly delicious but we forgot to take pictures! Do drop by this foodcourt if you happen to be in Kampar. This quiet town is nothing short of good food!<br /><br />MEDAN SELERA KAMPAR (Kampar Food Court)<br />Between Jalan Masjid & Jalan Ampang,<br />Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.<br />GPS Coordinates : E101 9′ 1.6″ N4 18′ 51.5″<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-74880032061887327312011-03-03T15:50:00.004+08:002011-03-03T15:57:18.913+08:00Restoran Extra Super Tanker @ SS20/10 Damansara Kim PJThis post is actually more than one year old :P my friends and I actually went to lou sang at this place during Chinese New Year 2010! LOL!!! That's why I wrote in my previous blogs that I was getting lazier to update blogs. Coupled with a relatively busy year, I felt so exhausted and tired to face the PC everytime I finished working.<br /><br />This restaurant needs no introduction - famous for its rather creative food and a rather odd name... I have noticed this establishment everytime I drove to Damansara Utama using the residential road in Damansara Kim. It is especially crowded during dinner time even on a week night. Hence reservation is preferred to avoid disappointment. Some of their food require pre-booking due to the tedious process.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL3CuTMsj9tgzn0CAO92S6hqpR9nzVbgxy-m6vuALdYRB7ZTzcs2mUwIgavef4zZ-nTeUT5av95hOX1R2ZzNp7htxkHpvy605j3wYWQDhISDA1QwOhVneE19nzcW9ynh_tWvuyPRsCuc/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL3CuTMsj9tgzn0CAO92S6hqpR9nzVbgxy-m6vuALdYRB7ZTzcs2mUwIgavef4zZ-nTeUT5av95hOX1R2ZzNp7htxkHpvy605j3wYWQDhISDA1QwOhVneE19nzcW9ynh_tWvuyPRsCuc/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579758842043019426" border="0" /></a><br />These 2 guys are my best bud - we have been friends since our school era! It feels good to meet up once in a while just to catch up on each and everyone's lives.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVz0EGqvevy9h4NggtGB6MZPYqgorWzl1GvxNjBwLz2GUkhgqUGoZY8Y2_2Z1QYJvKqbQ3ER8cWF4KWcKkf4p-BcenG_MbBwilGGYSp1OFdYqu7H9R0nfSCSXPZwDWb4Ct3Rl1D7uO8w/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVz0EGqvevy9h4NggtGB6MZPYqgorWzl1GvxNjBwLz2GUkhgqUGoZY8Y2_2Z1QYJvKqbQ3ER8cWF4KWcKkf4p-BcenG_MbBwilGGYSp1OFdYqu7H9R0nfSCSXPZwDWb4Ct3Rl1D7uO8w/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579758846055768610" border="0" /></a><br />What I love about the yee sang was the usage of fresh pear - it tasted so FRESH (duh!) and sweet! After the lou sang session, main dishes followed suit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9VXl7XLtKpHGle4kbqNEmkRTkY81GOZkEQOcZtuSgPId8Msgxo_AtrHdRRpCZPfYi4MMSPOm8fNvTeoU2MaiL8LIItJdYGfzrhfTtCMXo4DjVJNwsW76dMAMn5ND3NYJXPQ1q1FHUfo/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9VXl7XLtKpHGle4kbqNEmkRTkY81GOZkEQOcZtuSgPId8Msgxo_AtrHdRRpCZPfYi4MMSPOm8fNvTeoU2MaiL8LIItJdYGfzrhfTtCMXo4DjVJNwsW76dMAMn5ND3NYJXPQ1q1FHUfo/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579758849315555074" border="0" /></a><br />Thousand layer crispy beancurd - one of the signature dish of this restaurant, we loved it! Despite its name, the beancurd has only 5 layers with 2 layers of ham and 3 layers of beancurd. Its skin was crispy but the inside was simply soft with melt-in-the-mouth texture. Definitely a must have dish.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzemE4tw3mEUPmGh5Xd4BF1APnJCmMI0YIHVinWaaBAHHUykg9GfSwamfLnZwvvCV7KKpjQ0LkMC_Kke1nYuaxV69zIsrOG9SHzdOBWFoLi0nXDNNO4y06hL6yhMQpT2R-i4NE2FhO6EQ/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25286%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzemE4tw3mEUPmGh5Xd4BF1APnJCmMI0YIHVinWaaBAHHUykg9GfSwamfLnZwvvCV7KKpjQ0LkMC_Kke1nYuaxV69zIsrOG9SHzdOBWFoLi0nXDNNO4y06hL6yhMQpT2R-i4NE2FhO6EQ/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25286%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579758857904742434" border="0" /></a><br />How many layers did you say again? :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaTyT7UbM_m_OVR1D-aqJX9B_Q3-ClyI3nVPVZ-WsXl0xevuP11C-aNcPrcvvgCvFISIHpNcvdp4npqNpvXXiNsEalz_cjJ_KlXS-nHdGJ8URpA0R_cklDbSS_xzGONg-YKN0DyhOpqE/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25289%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaTyT7UbM_m_OVR1D-aqJX9B_Q3-ClyI3nVPVZ-WsXl0xevuP11C-aNcPrcvvgCvFISIHpNcvdp4npqNpvXXiNsEalz_cjJ_KlXS-nHdGJ8URpA0R_cklDbSS_xzGONg-YKN0DyhOpqE/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25289%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579759507723223890" border="0" /></a><br />Smoked chicken & duck - both poultry's skin failed to make the mark as they were not crispy but their smoky flavour had us hooked to its meat! Personally, I prefer the duck meat compared to the chicken as the latter tasted rather ordinary.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfbNBV7xQXooqIoR0QBqZsUwg2gnE_UAEBbpJr6KRHl8EixJmUuvvhhrepM6M-AY2kPpWUd8QkbDXXYApeBqDYb_CxjGm_QDWqqxEuOCOZXU4sEjm2q-Bd8LflRUbnZBeMJFOz4hDXHE/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25287%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfbNBV7xQXooqIoR0QBqZsUwg2gnE_UAEBbpJr6KRHl8EixJmUuvvhhrepM6M-AY2kPpWUd8QkbDXXYApeBqDYb_CxjGm_QDWqqxEuOCOZXU4sEjm2q-Bd8LflRUbnZBeMJFOz4hDXHE/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25287%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579759503751636610" border="0" /></a><br />Stir fried nai bak with yam - this green was one of my favourite and when it was paired with yam (Hakka people love this!), it won me over!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XxHuFaaya0zObxIv9ehh6B519VEzUhyphenhyphenersYoE1m74j1licXVZ5WdTvB8MUfMiCJNGfI3RrMVlS2VhtrSra8nCihyy8Y1klP_BB890lP-cZZ6mVeEzbAcOx1sCCSXlKRDXgQQQguHhHg/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XxHuFaaya0zObxIv9ehh6B519VEzUhyphenhyphenersYoE1m74j1licXVZ5WdTvB8MUfMiCJNGfI3RrMVlS2VhtrSra8nCihyy8Y1klP_BB890lP-cZZ6mVeEzbAcOx1sCCSXlKRDXgQQQguHhHg/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579758855165031922" border="0" /></a><br />Braised pork belly with ginger & chilly - slightly spicy but the meat was soft and tender due to the braising process. This was actually our second choice as our first choice - claypot pork belly with salted fish - was not available on that day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygT9xVNv3q0FeEt2LjBgBD0936DQ2H8FuglSaVx5DCn_ymFp4pf7MjLccdQrjmzG3MV979dRZanwYuXfJ55JAClHN6m5s8zqoDpTppW-lALQVoLOfnXuLkNzShkSSlI_3FmAXYIQ5pJU/s1600/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25288%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygT9xVNv3q0FeEt2LjBgBD0936DQ2H8FuglSaVx5DCn_ymFp4pf7MjLccdQrjmzG3MV979dRZanwYuXfJ55JAClHN6m5s8zqoDpTppW-lALQVoLOfnXuLkNzShkSSlI_3FmAXYIQ5pJU/s400/Extra+Super+Tanker+%25288%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579759500909274322" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - I could have lunch and dinner at this restaurant everyday :) their food was simply top notch although slightly pricey. They have since opened another branch at The Club @ Bukit Utama which was bigger and more spacious compared to the Damansara branch.<br /><br />Restoran Extra Super Tanker<br />48, SS 20/10, Damansara Kim<br />47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor<br />GPS Co-ordinates: N3 08.097 E101 37.742<br />Tel: 03-77267768 / 03-77267769<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-71616284510190699152011-02-18T16:52:00.006+08:002011-02-18T17:14:46.661+08:00Restoran Siu Siu @ Sungai Besi KLI wonder how long this restaurant has been in business. The thing is, I have never noticed a restaurant located next to the TUDM Sungai Besi everytime I drove by the highway.. until my sister-in-law initiated CNY dinner here. "What? There's this place?" came my reply :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslwgCK5acLory8pc_Pno2pKgrrC_EONx2efQhWbJMVWrNnILQ6rn3KW1TXY7K4KtqqwcG6utCrEtgZsYnEZu48CL0ban8HaN7Kf1UiOI6GUZYQwl78vFM_lBaoX7m-ZyagBLBgEk91V0/s1600/Siu+Siu.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslwgCK5acLory8pc_Pno2pKgrrC_EONx2efQhWbJMVWrNnILQ6rn3KW1TXY7K4KtqqwcG6utCrEtgZsYnEZu48CL0ban8HaN7Kf1UiOI6GUZYQwl78vFM_lBaoX7m-ZyagBLBgEk91V0/s400/Siu+Siu.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574952733889971234" border="0" /></a><br />And here I was, stood in front of the restaurant in amazement. Such a big establishment next to the Sungai Besi Highway and yet I haven't noticed it even though I passed it countless times!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaajPiC5zcSHueEiafrx0Y4id2ioqJQlIz1_jz_uHusNU9QK5NtBb0GaBsKOh9qlEnFXOefvmZlji0w2XosOnrSxj-aPBY9n5Hok0BR6JOVdKVL6O0-pDTtP94hRBS0BFeV7TkthyEjA/s1600/Siu+Siu+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUaajPiC5zcSHueEiafrx0Y4id2ioqJQlIz1_jz_uHusNU9QK5NtBb0GaBsKOh9qlEnFXOefvmZlji0w2XosOnrSxj-aPBY9n5Hok0BR6JOVdKVL6O0-pDTtP94hRBS0BFeV7TkthyEjA/s400/Siu+Siu+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574952740009522274" border="0" /></a><br />The place was huge and spacious!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD-_KLt4DRpxsHyhi-IID-wj-1i_ElqSRZmDCXIkpHJ0Jx5MoD-ehZVsCh8N6UTUnGl4N7_j0pdX02GP-yRDj-c9YUwIlvzu8f3PAuyidUoYMsLC7tZVy4f_WYV2_Du-ahKxar_zS4Tg/s1600/Siu+Siu+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBD-_KLt4DRpxsHyhi-IID-wj-1i_ElqSRZmDCXIkpHJ0Jx5MoD-ehZVsCh8N6UTUnGl4N7_j0pdX02GP-yRDj-c9YUwIlvzu8f3PAuyidUoYMsLC7tZVy4f_WYV2_Du-ahKxar_zS4Tg/s400/Siu+Siu+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574952746171414594" border="0" /></a><br />Should you need more privacy, they have a few private gazebos with tables and chairs. We wanted that but since it was CNY and we were a bit late in reservation, all were taken!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpcQJqHAWfcl-1tW0mo1pzIn2ctctusDvOEAeEw9FVEWOG5hVC_86atWMlsFwfQcAGQUVR34Y8p-_VKbDypEiQ7L-VBI0taWBZGZieKp9pWo3NYSAzpHRPDgL5jWH8stwahyphenhyphen5-rakyXM/s1600/Siu+Siu+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpcQJqHAWfcl-1tW0mo1pzIn2ctctusDvOEAeEw9FVEWOG5hVC_86atWMlsFwfQcAGQUVR34Y8p-_VKbDypEiQ7L-VBI0taWBZGZieKp9pWo3NYSAzpHRPDgL5jWH8stwahyphenhyphen5-rakyXM/s400/Siu+Siu+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574952749650537794" border="0" /></a><br />Look Ma - they have a standalone stall just to prepare the yee sang<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5RiQ-eeSpRqEYW6vnX8LGy8MXm2lV01o5yrdhjGETAKjptfrubtBLEwZFTd7s_ZUO7i0NQHyX2pUQMEZRs1pY9XLdkl14n_SXl-VmniWE8KMqA_g5qHFSnVDMDGMcmYQv8yv58ssNwk/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252826%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5RiQ-eeSpRqEYW6vnX8LGy8MXm2lV01o5yrdhjGETAKjptfrubtBLEwZFTd7s_ZUO7i0NQHyX2pUQMEZRs1pY9XLdkl14n_SXl-VmniWE8KMqA_g5qHFSnVDMDGMcmYQv8yv58ssNwk/s400/Siu+Siu+%252826%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574954845574981330" border="0" /></a><br />It was fun doing the lou sang with families... each and everyone with their own wish during CNY! Me? I always hope for better & smoother business. After all, it's all about prosperity right? As soon as we cleaned up the yee sang, dinner began!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaEGKRJA8RTqnZNwOHkY2u16UD5WhxNCLBmznWLntS2i63veAHNQx99VmsgCw6hsbATNE4Lo4fcD0UPZnTQbZPovYFYjzUBURsF7_mKqwQi4OMlufjgAePhiyfYTgobDGgVVul0gD_eT8/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252810%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaEGKRJA8RTqnZNwOHkY2u16UD5WhxNCLBmznWLntS2i63veAHNQx99VmsgCw6hsbATNE4Lo4fcD0UPZnTQbZPovYFYjzUBURsF7_mKqwQi4OMlufjgAePhiyfYTgobDGgVVul0gD_eT8/s400/Siu+Siu+%252810%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574953733324761426" border="0" /></a><br />Taufu kang that only uses crab meat, taufu, fish maw, mushroom and other ingredients.. all but shark meat! As good as the shark fin broth but definitely less controversial. Trying my best to preserve this endangered species :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi053aX-97qu9kS39MihOw7ieBjvviFziopib8k2TfdoUpGMlepF9Q5kfMsJi1iYHAZ1XikLjN401KYYA3B6Z7rd9CH50ffYDeyZ9gRhbOaWliX1KLKdM1l-atBklNat-hyDu5PLWJVAuo/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252813%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi053aX-97qu9kS39MihOw7ieBjvviFziopib8k2TfdoUpGMlepF9Q5kfMsJi1iYHAZ1XikLjN401KYYA3B6Z7rd9CH50ffYDeyZ9gRhbOaWliX1KLKdM1l-atBklNat-hyDu5PLWJVAuo/s400/Siu+Siu+%252813%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574953737756530242" border="0" /></a><br />Seafood claypot - mushroom, sea cucumber, fish maw and green pea! Full of collagen goodness..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFI0mRvNgv_jkjdovX3ofaSucF3hRSPkKFlWUrMoTS6EpJMmrZBObjr_nvicXJqtL4cxBz-r9tBPxchAVYO21b9gEiV8UHOeT53PLLTVEhCbm5aqA6eZPjfqsGdh2SJEdY-xjTlOm1kk/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252814%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFI0mRvNgv_jkjdovX3ofaSucF3hRSPkKFlWUrMoTS6EpJMmrZBObjr_nvicXJqtL4cxBz-r9tBPxchAVYO21b9gEiV8UHOeT53PLLTVEhCbm5aqA6eZPjfqsGdh2SJEdY-xjTlOm1kk/s400/Siu+Siu+%252814%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574953742662762258" border="0" /></a><br />Signature char siew - surprisingly it had the melt-in-the-mouth texture, slightly charred and right fat to lean meat ratio. I didn't know that they whipped out such a delicious meat! Don't miss this dish ok?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdC4E7GDsI9qMNM6gOD1mn21ltbYSpFSF3-sfDjmFYSvKoEikvyi9cmxIcUuJPirXQLEeGJKGexQLowKTHpcJa1qfKZi0YqkGXpwQ_C60tkCsyc__l08RyFmWoHMq-k-wWM_VLgUVQ34/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252819%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdC4E7GDsI9qMNM6gOD1mn21ltbYSpFSF3-sfDjmFYSvKoEikvyi9cmxIcUuJPirXQLEeGJKGexQLowKTHpcJa1qfKZi0YqkGXpwQ_C60tkCsyc__l08RyFmWoHMq-k-wWM_VLgUVQ34/s400/Siu+Siu+%252819%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574953746436731778" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiqeF6cLaWL9jCq61_ueye-3u9PFLziPY57uTvHbg6Tvpsfl-iQnRbLr9qGd0_2zCx1tI05Iw7YHxJFBToKgtSN6RT9yrcDLo0QdobGu85MvIGOx6MlTc-wOZC-erXhFsKlPEGTBzCnQ/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252820%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiqeF6cLaWL9jCq61_ueye-3u9PFLziPY57uTvHbg6Tvpsfl-iQnRbLr9qGd0_2zCx1tI05Iw7YHxJFBToKgtSN6RT9yrcDLo0QdobGu85MvIGOx6MlTc-wOZC-erXhFsKlPEGTBzCnQ/s400/Siu+Siu+%252820%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574954828415118882" border="0" /></a><br />Thai style pork knuckle - signature dish of this restaurant. The sauce was both sourish and spicy (perfect combination) but the meat lack those of fork tender and fall-off-the-bone texture. Great to pair with white rice though!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ocpU60Ls-S9ZJEsGRFmjXJNLwZe4bRE2zd6fTAJ2QXvI1b-NrkqgQEy1zpbJlmLiQKCO5eTxiDaByR5fLL9xVPNe2E9EvE_kA6VpgvYqqGk-TvinqmvygfIYYsxhY0a365JfrYNO5F0/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252816%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ocpU60Ls-S9ZJEsGRFmjXJNLwZe4bRE2zd6fTAJ2QXvI1b-NrkqgQEy1zpbJlmLiQKCO5eTxiDaByR5fLL9xVPNe2E9EvE_kA6VpgvYqqGk-TvinqmvygfIYYsxhY0a365JfrYNO5F0/s400/Siu+Siu+%252816%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574953746397618370" border="0" /></a><br />Stir fried prawn with pumpkin and salted egg - tad too salty but to me it was just right. Fresh prawn with the sinful gravy enveloping it. Just lick all the gravy and then devour the meat.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNyp7xn5nAIuTiAM95PZt-WebVGxHPeIpoBlSX7l7BmoDfHfSBRHnZ8eMtoGmaXc33LGm74mwGv72atd7iWXG2U8wRNm_Irc2pwBvx1E2Hq4Z_KkQ0YrhPep8nggpz0GX9CG9m4Esir4/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252823%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNyp7xn5nAIuTiAM95PZt-WebVGxHPeIpoBlSX7l7BmoDfHfSBRHnZ8eMtoGmaXc33LGm74mwGv72atd7iWXG2U8wRNm_Irc2pwBvx1E2Hq4Z_KkQ0YrhPep8nggpz0GX9CG9m4Esir4/s400/Siu+Siu+%252823%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574954841104405522" border="0" /></a><br />Kangkung belacan - no complains!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0ChZwLEnAUfp5I5u6NnctE2F8PtMlDzq8aqE8itxgcrckhNft3G0zOGUfXomuu8Vjk0xw9DWEnjrfYPH8J3ahx9uPMsMx3q8OEFldXXFhOsljDjYRJqMk2qIJopOUoaNR1-h2SzhDH8/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252822%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0ChZwLEnAUfp5I5u6NnctE2F8PtMlDzq8aqE8itxgcrckhNft3G0zOGUfXomuu8Vjk0xw9DWEnjrfYPH8J3ahx9uPMsMx3q8OEFldXXFhOsljDjYRJqMk2qIJopOUoaNR1-h2SzhDH8/s400/Siu+Siu+%252822%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574954835271008194" border="0" /></a><br />Stir fried nai bak - another green dish to balance up the dinner.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiHVBBd3K7LeoyPg8EqqEve1i6rVX1WVNA6eCJ3Ij5u4oGQYkBQ25b9WkvS0l-Jj7aw0CN0hs8raszSO2yaxbm1d41SpBiBpj-pwz6iuxm2JuSoYv98qcTZuNxdw7n4AMI39HooOmR5s/s1600/Siu+Siu+%252824%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGiHVBBd3K7LeoyPg8EqqEve1i6rVX1WVNA6eCJ3Ij5u4oGQYkBQ25b9WkvS0l-Jj7aw0CN0hs8raszSO2yaxbm1d41SpBiBpj-pwz6iuxm2JuSoYv98qcTZuNxdw7n4AMI39HooOmR5s/s400/Siu+Siu+%252824%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574954842374166482" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - Heard that their claypot crab rice is very famous! I shall make another trip here soon... Jenn loves crab very much!<br /><br />Siu Siu Restaurant<br />No.1, Kampong Satu,<br />Jalan Sungai Besi<br />57100 Kuala Lumpur.<br /><br />Tel: 012-233 7880/016-370 8555/016-309 8038<br /><br />Opening hours: 11.00am – 11.00pm everyday.<br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-89518220629705294922011-02-08T14:22:00.002+08:002011-02-08T14:28:14.611+08:00Hometown @ Sunway Giza, Kota DamansaraJenn & I stumbled upon this little outlet by coincidence. It was our first time going to Sunway Giza on a rainy Saturday evening. Since it was raining and rather cold, something hot, comforting and home-y came to our mind. Since all their tables were at the outdoor area, we could see the diners slurping the hot & steamy bowl of noodle from where we were standing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix95X35HqU2ao6FJI3VJvyjMJ7e2blMzsx-adOBehiBPSBPBNGPJgaUUUbfti7Q0nUnma1m78QcwBBVxUQPYoUH2hCrHEw2OpyHUs3sQ-ZplMtqWW_2p8UHK571MlUZfBbMi0D9-tr5kw/s1600/Hometown.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix95X35HqU2ao6FJI3VJvyjMJ7e2blMzsx-adOBehiBPSBPBNGPJgaUUUbfti7Q0nUnma1m78QcwBBVxUQPYoUH2hCrHEw2OpyHUs3sQ-ZplMtqWW_2p8UHK571MlUZfBbMi0D9-tr5kw/s400/Hometown.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571201369624543778" border="0" /></a><br />This outlet is located next to Village Grocer at the cornermost area. Since the outlet's inner space is quite limited, all the tables and chairs are placed outside.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCEY8wsgydQFPms4xVE_ufjXBkNvX6xHtyZxTxsWzFReo_R1PsfrDocXfBdsDslVlDht_Wbp6a4e3C1qdDqwyrzxc-4sGFYXzB66YRUifjeBQOwQajUw7BEP6B9f0k2lzisXo2eNcSrk/s1600/Hometown+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCEY8wsgydQFPms4xVE_ufjXBkNvX6xHtyZxTxsWzFReo_R1PsfrDocXfBdsDslVlDht_Wbp6a4e3C1qdDqwyrzxc-4sGFYXzB66YRUifjeBQOwQajUw7BEP6B9f0k2lzisXo2eNcSrk/s400/Hometown+%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571201364889970066" border="0" /></a><br />Hometown Curry Prawn Noodle @ RM12.90 (S) - the curry broth was packed with flavour and the noodle was obviously handmade instead of the commercial ones (no taste of preservatives at all!)... therefore, Jenn gave her approval on this dish. Throw in fu chuk, taufu pok, plump taugeh (bean sprout), cockles and 2 rather big fresh prawns and it's good to go :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UNMvRQ84hw1HKFcQmBm4t45jZWgmP8ms57LUz3bk062TiTHhqLW31VkjQjQlkQzlxu-7l7yaIwhlkxHoJbegWI7bSjOgXqIArjYc-O8JHl56Q_L47BC3J53RYoCEdjL0-8x4azaXZ6A/s1600/Hometown+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UNMvRQ84hw1HKFcQmBm4t45jZWgmP8ms57LUz3bk062TiTHhqLW31VkjQjQlkQzlxu-7l7yaIwhlkxHoJbegWI7bSjOgXqIArjYc-O8JHl56Q_L47BC3J53RYoCEdjL0-8x4azaXZ6A/s400/Hometown+%25285%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571201379232750690" border="0" /></a><br />Hometown Meat Noodle @ RM12.90 - hakka style braised pork with black fungus. The saltiness level was just right and when the gravy was paired with the dry homemade noodle, every slurp was a JOY to me!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfU5HQO-a-bt_M_l6ypDJM569c_mMxydEU3kV8Ymt9MmVCWjQRxUDCqp34q0VZs1Y0Z0lPQM_PD7bTdXEU-wW7aMbgYsiRaYfJT2uUT8gx0nKmsWQFTmY-dztTPr2plK1xy6kOmq8i1UE/s1600/Hometown+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfU5HQO-a-bt_M_l6ypDJM569c_mMxydEU3kV8Ymt9MmVCWjQRxUDCqp34q0VZs1Y0Z0lPQM_PD7bTdXEU-wW7aMbgYsiRaYfJT2uUT8gx0nKmsWQFTmY-dztTPr2plK1xy6kOmq8i1UE/s400/Hometown+%25283%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571201372719300706" border="0" /></a><br />Thai style roll @ RM10 - nothing to shout about this dish (normal but non-oily) but the Thai style chilly sauce was quite addictive I'd say.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47F0nuYU9s-HupflXpgEoP5eNjBq_tKC111ECqf70kqEA787rdFA1BQvoHeT8bZkfn7wsE19kh_hsj-lEyaMIXCaaTBxFWbTJH_Q-4vlc0bq_vUKaIDnHHDEdhNILPrFvnGND2iSj8_I/s1600/Hometown+%25284%2529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47F0nuYU9s-HupflXpgEoP5eNjBq_tKC111ECqf70kqEA787rdFA1BQvoHeT8bZkfn7wsE19kh_hsj-lEyaMIXCaaTBxFWbTJH_Q-4vlc0bq_vUKaIDnHHDEdhNILPrFvnGND2iSj8_I/s400/Hometown+%25284%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571201376159303954" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - To those who doesn't mind being stared or sitting outside, then this is the place for you. Both Jenn & I were impressed by the food although we didn't have high expectation at first. An ad hoc decision to satisfy our hungry stomach with soupy and comfort dish ended up a little gem being unearthed! To those who has been to Sunway Giza before, this place is just right next to Village Grocer.<br /><br />P.S: Haven't been online for a long time during this CNY break, I am BACK!!!<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-18722717313391041442011-01-27T14:50:00.003+08:002011-01-28T09:58:27.162+08:00Happy 4th AnniversaryDear Jenn,<br /><br />We have known each other for the longest time. Well, I don't really count the exact days but until 2011, both of us has been friends for more than 17 YEARS, dated for 7 YEARS, and married for 4 YEARS.<br /><br />There were times when I wished that we dated each other sooner. But it made sense when you told me "we might not have lasted that long if we started the relationship earlier". Both of us were so young then and what we wanted could be different after a while. That is why I thank you for being my best friend for 10 years. Even though we had our own lives during that period, we never failed to keep in touch with each other once in a while - we SMS-ed just to say Hi, we met up for sushi just to catch up with each other's life, we called when we want to know if each of us is doing OK.<br /><br />I would have never thought that we could be a couple after so long. In fact, I think that it was fate that put us together when we were single again. Sparks flew and all in a sudden, we were flirting with each other once again :) I was the happiest guy the first time I got to held your hand after several attempts of courtship. Of course like every other relationships, ours was bound to have ups and downs. I had made you cry but somehow we managed to make up after that. I knew that I could not afford to lose you.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycW_mVygzjiiW4HIv2ojHidK2eKdDc3DLv7pilIyXOcmIWAFZHI7NWUZB0_cIE29yj_H5dHUmjMXoqMjKEnQd5MMyKGUZvbR3JW69UckKFYL7DP-x8hMU_Z0KrLkB5mRrWMF8YIovLY4/s1600/IMG_0600.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycW_mVygzjiiW4HIv2ojHidK2eKdDc3DLv7pilIyXOcmIWAFZHI7NWUZB0_cIE29yj_H5dHUmjMXoqMjKEnQd5MMyKGUZvbR3JW69UckKFYL7DP-x8hMU_Z0KrLkB5mRrWMF8YIovLY4/s400/IMG_0600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566779932533841762" border="0" /></a><br />Imagine my reaction when you said YES when I popped the ring & asked for your hand in marriage. Our marriage registration on 22nd April 2006 marked the beginning of us as husband & wife. And our wedding ceremony on 27th January 2007 was witnessed by all our family members and our friends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jPbRBlFySdiAFC9gg_mXt_au7WBrEMYYRxDw-7jXms6B7jHPNPg9EpuZXKDeo8ia5P8ccH3r0rZv02cDsJy7_T7NpRkzODriC4cosFmSLA3omWzZysqaG8Cmbcnj4GBcku0f8DrnGXs/s1600/40+6x4-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jPbRBlFySdiAFC9gg_mXt_au7WBrEMYYRxDw-7jXms6B7jHPNPg9EpuZXKDeo8ia5P8ccH3r0rZv02cDsJy7_T7NpRkzODriC4cosFmSLA3omWzZysqaG8Cmbcnj4GBcku0f8DrnGXs/s400/40+6x4-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566779918935537778" border="0" /></a><br />After 4 years of a beautiful marriage, you have given me Sher Ryn and Keith. Not only that - you have been my best friend, my closest confidant & my wife! And I thank you for that :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MX79nfyNIo-Mo3xXpkBtNo3ZOTpKa0cPeYzc-8PjpOYrgob0rrFs6QQ6QYScNsSljv65D0pb26rs4Sw87AOBOPmbTFhUYzTlsUG41CUMi93mhCR4gamQ_TsjLpv0oyDG8EEFkqKnEk4/s1600/Picture.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MX79nfyNIo-Mo3xXpkBtNo3ZOTpKa0cPeYzc-8PjpOYrgob0rrFs6QQ6QYScNsSljv65D0pb26rs4Sw87AOBOPmbTFhUYzTlsUG41CUMi93mhCR4gamQ_TsjLpv0oyDG8EEFkqKnEk4/s400/Picture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566779926590075250" border="0" /></a><br />P.S: I'm looking forward to many years to come as we strive to raise our children together. Although it will not come easy, I know that I'll pull it through. Simply because you are always there by my side... I love you!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihRqoheQgzdpUr0mx4a73s-Jh96m-ingMr5iIaeNIK_Y8t6fw8lQn4-wTta27ii4DPplz7NjIeiYXPnIaD_vEF1Gvj0jIdA8a3CBQsn7ieCi9BMcL4fyvqetZAHTfRek-kVmBtV1P5Nw/s1600/page.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihRqoheQgzdpUr0mx4a73s-Jh96m-ingMr5iIaeNIK_Y8t6fw8lQn4-wTta27ii4DPplz7NjIeiYXPnIaD_vEF1Gvj0jIdA8a3CBQsn7ieCi9BMcL4fyvqetZAHTfRek-kVmBtV1P5Nw/s400/page.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566779917221907858" border="0" /></a><br />whoopsie... spent too much time writing this instead of working! HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY my dear...thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-31913591257504962542011-01-17T16:06:00.006+08:002011-01-20T11:34:15.859+08:00Day 3 Finale - Foh San Dim Sum, Ipoh Old Town & Funny Mountain Taufu Fah!Most of my friends were either drunk or too tipsy on the wedding dinner! Somehow I managed not to get drunk :) as I wanted to utilise my last day in Ipoh by taking Jenn to taste some of the much mentioned about food in Ipoh. Initially I wanted to ask my friends to join me on the excursion but looking at their states yesterday, I knew that it was impossible. Both Jenn & I woke up early in the morning and walked to Foh Sam for breakfast. Oh yes... we stayed in Excelsior Hotel which was near (I mean.. very near) Foh San. As a matter of fact, I could see Foh San from the hotel room that we stayed in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzH4ixFKdKtuMxb1vtr7FAQzouQSOfQ5XmlOeWLrgmoRqkeiUg18_xhvuPN8J-1OA67_Q_qvCxVmHrFW6lt4Br97UzBkXBp4xpGquNPHyIgmXTnsBMcnCivCWKgfFn1IiBAxqGSoOwuU/s1600/IMG_5460.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzH4ixFKdKtuMxb1vtr7FAQzouQSOfQ5XmlOeWLrgmoRqkeiUg18_xhvuPN8J-1OA67_Q_qvCxVmHrFW6lt4Br97UzBkXBp4xpGquNPHyIgmXTnsBMcnCivCWKgfFn1IiBAxqGSoOwuU/s400/IMG_5460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064895409403426" border="0" /></a><br />at 8.30am, the street was already bustling with activities. Some tried to make $$$ by selling balloons in front of the restaurant. If Sher Ryn was here, she'd beg me to buy one for her :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5LubGfATUvdPoh4mZW0G3r1BJXB8DJ82heAk3ukjMCaSkdWD92FMBTatl_oF9DXkIu9X32JyDyDclJAZZUNjVUXLnwc2GiFp1igehi7xIa0_ka6MoLl9CpPMYwCGWHi7VUAp-NhUz_U/s1600/IMG_5461.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv5LubGfATUvdPoh4mZW0G3r1BJXB8DJ82heAk3ukjMCaSkdWD92FMBTatl_oF9DXkIu9X32JyDyDclJAZZUNjVUXLnwc2GiFp1igehi7xIa0_ka6MoLl9CpPMYwCGWHi7VUAp-NhUz_U/s400/IMG_5461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064899548470610" border="0" /></a><br />The new Foh San was huge! Occupying at least 4-5 shoplots, the proprietor has done a great job in renovating and turning the whole place into a very modern looking and grand restaurant. Even Jenn commented on why there isn't such place in Klang Valley. She loves this place!<br /><br />Clockwise from the top - Foh San's sign; Chinese tea (a must for us everytime we eat dim sum) & reception table in front of the entrace. Personally I think it's useless to have the reception table because it didn't serve any purpose at all. Lucky for both of us that we arrived early as there were still some empty tables, as the restaurant became chaotic 15 minutes later when every table was taken and those who arrived late would literally stand next to you (if they noticed that you almost finished the food). It was hard to enjoy our tea after the meal which we usually did in KL. The people at Foh San should have started the numbering system in order to be more systematic.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidh5GymMUSmuFwTh1ZR0Gnyf4sW6vXT4DguEWOn8KIihQ4rUVXEAI1ULXoQihXpiNwptcTzkDfmQ90g0n5SorfeVX0N-KL1WlNaoGeClg787t8R8C5qF0rUaQeJxnU5kurv2TTWYcuO5M/s1600/page+%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidh5GymMUSmuFwTh1ZR0Gnyf4sW6vXT4DguEWOn8KIihQ4rUVXEAI1ULXoQihXpiNwptcTzkDfmQ90g0n5SorfeVX0N-KL1WlNaoGeClg787t8R8C5qF0rUaQeJxnU5kurv2TTWYcuO5M/s400/page+%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563067038763967106" border="0" /></a><br />The selection of dim sum at Foh San was extensive. When we arrived, the waitress would push the cart to your table and asked you to pick your choice. And when the place reached its full capacity, I had to literally shout but everything fell into deaf ears. So I took everything into my own hands - when the fresh dim sum(s) were rolled out from the kitchen, I just walked over with the order chit and picked those that I wanted & brought back to my table.<br /><br />Most of their dim sum(s) were good! Fresh from the kitchen, I love the fact that they were still hot and smoking! clockwise from top - steamed HK style CCF (smooth skin and fresh prawn); juicy and tasty char siew bao; must-order siew mai; and crispy Wu Kok with delicious pork filling!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ5hG7yplOk8PdFhxFWCEUtLCUpAFivw1vxyJP4SdJPKTRMkNykh-wdzQBoOkIRvjcD3mF91mv6m5xTLNXxVWkCmxT_fMXXqBjs26KjOrb-rV_N2s1-EzK27kPEw_Skh1_-5X0x-scAM/s1600/page+%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ5hG7yplOk8PdFhxFWCEUtLCUpAFivw1vxyJP4SdJPKTRMkNykh-wdzQBoOkIRvjcD3mF91mv6m5xTLNXxVWkCmxT_fMXXqBjs26KjOrb-rV_N2s1-EzK27kPEw_Skh1_-5X0x-scAM/s400/page+%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563067050127997794" border="0" /></a><br />Clockwise from top - delectable har gao (prawn dumpling); bouncy and fresh tasting fishballs; full of wok hei stir fried radish cake; and something similar to har gao (but with mango slice and other filling which I have forgotten). At the end, we left our tables to a few polite ladies who had been patiently waiting for us.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6u09uwFnJ2wF1_MicdqA1SF2qsBhjbRtxEO_-YLKe9GlwOclNPmEjZ_gZgptoqgCZxI7U3Tde_gU9fD6V3_4WVESh8Y90lRKATbWhh9yo8xmjQCv7LCGo6mvRUdMVq9tav3WePKQqPwU/s1600/page+%25284%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6u09uwFnJ2wF1_MicdqA1SF2qsBhjbRtxEO_-YLKe9GlwOclNPmEjZ_gZgptoqgCZxI7U3Tde_gU9fD6V3_4WVESh8Y90lRKATbWhh9yo8xmjQCv7LCGo6mvRUdMVq9tav3WePKQqPwU/s400/page+%25284%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563067053921356594" border="0" /></a><br />We checked out of our hotel shortly after that and drove to Ipoh Old Town (No! not the chain) area in search for a good cup of famous Ipoh White Coffee! In fact, my friends and I wanted to sip coffee at one of the restaurants here but my Garmin didn't recognise that some of the roads had been converted into one-way-street. This time I had to rely on my sense of direction again! Arriving at Jalan Bandar Timah where most of the famous coffeeshops were located, we could not find any parking and those available ones were guarded by touts trying to make easy money.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreitkE-V2Yc2stbtFn3Syi6INRWv1phGRjurdG07AggcPnNZCP4H_nhxFobPzuLoPRjha9GeRQpYjjXjwXCYgtTYYITHQ6m1g4b3b3JFmpClAk7FT6n8Mo_9exd5uKw-j_aZLH1nOtyg/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreitkE-V2Yc2stbtFn3Syi6INRWv1phGRjurdG07AggcPnNZCP4H_nhxFobPzuLoPRjha9GeRQpYjjXjwXCYgtTYYITHQ6m1g4b3b3JFmpClAk7FT6n8Mo_9exd5uKw-j_aZLH1nOtyg/s400/IMG_5492.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066101227188258" border="0" /></a><br />I didn't want to let them profit so easily and therefore, I parked along Jalan Bijeh Timah where a number of Indian shops were located there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHLsgQif6y2pAHJyehIL_QYkxi2B9Ers70g_DOCYV0kIpaV8aMuRYazC2tZ2G7dyszUGwFP9lIOkzUxz7OnHklgZyfjQKm02bAQfOQhDoVGGffuj7Sf78GxiSm9ZOrlMhj7mccJGwg8o/s1600/IMG_5478.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHLsgQif6y2pAHJyehIL_QYkxi2B9Ers70g_DOCYV0kIpaV8aMuRYazC2tZ2G7dyszUGwFP9lIOkzUxz7OnHklgZyfjQKm02bAQfOQhDoVGGffuj7Sf78GxiSm9ZOrlMhj7mccJGwg8o/s400/IMG_5478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064898784474546" border="0" /></a><br />Jenn & I strolled along this small lane that led to Jalan Bandar Timah where most of the old school kopitiams were located. Love this shot as Jenn didn't even realise that I was photographing her :) my lovely wife!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1fBMyydcarM17rksNk9QaivkziXelENfG2aZLKYgAVGlyHKY_YzYlhA_DYyf73NB0j45RyDqZY9Z73pU7cO3sbB2iMxQbwTeO8lqlXhnPVDZPsyZJdwfjFfSNG8J1-4ym3OfWkiq-Tk/s1600/IMG_5479.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1fBMyydcarM17rksNk9QaivkziXelENfG2aZLKYgAVGlyHKY_YzYlhA_DYyf73NB0j45RyDqZY9Z73pU7cO3sbB2iMxQbwTeO8lqlXhnPVDZPsyZJdwfjFfSNG8J1-4ym3OfWkiq-Tk/s400/IMG_5479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064905595188466" border="0" /></a><br />My destination?? Kedai Kopi Nam Chau as I have read rave reviews on their dry curry noodle as well as white coffee. The place was packed with people as we arrived. Somehow we managed to secure a table located almost at the end of the shop.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMyQvwtoTJkxzD2dEtGcGcmbss32pg_1vjQ37FAmCgy6PTK09bFhk2h_y9QTctodOLMbvHbk1yKaZl4TIxInCgsubQX6WyivGjc_McMZWgmYv7ouQt4NqaZzzhVC5UJ9r4Jb4SOHV7UM/s1600/IMG_5480.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMyQvwtoTJkxzD2dEtGcGcmbss32pg_1vjQ37FAmCgy6PTK09bFhk2h_y9QTctodOLMbvHbk1yKaZl4TIxInCgsubQX6WyivGjc_McMZWgmYv7ouQt4NqaZzzhVC5UJ9r4Jb4SOHV7UM/s400/IMG_5480.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563064915336398242" border="0" /></a><br />Clockwise from top - the task of preparing noodle was given to the foreign worker (indication that we are getting lazier); plump & juicy bean sprout; and the interior of the coffeeshop.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EDYEGJK7kRt_uJ6ulx6BUQgCnG2frfIq2t2tt71pzaFJYIYC-S4TBv-8-AdZl0g0CLICLQdcYXjiakY5cE9fPTZuEB39zjxNaRGMpPrGxL2Ql4wJIlpIcLiWroeFrxKpEjOwIEklPJk/s1600/page+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EDYEGJK7kRt_uJ6ulx6BUQgCnG2frfIq2t2tt71pzaFJYIYC-S4TBv-8-AdZl0g0CLICLQdcYXjiakY5cE9fPTZuEB39zjxNaRGMpPrGxL2Ql4wJIlpIcLiWroeFrxKpEjOwIEklPJk/s400/page+%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563067043162967330" border="0" /></a><br />As both of us were quite full from having dim sum earlier, we couldn't order much here. The iced white coffee was normal even though it was packed with flavour. Reading<a href="http://www.j2kfm.com/nam-chau-dry-curry-mee-old-town-ipoh/"> j2kfm's </a>blog, I had high expectation on their coffee and that's why I was disappointed in the end. It tasted like they had brewed the coffee earlier and just poured into the glass and served immediately.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2bQ_WIZkU3rHyLhPmSTZBlVuMLJoAqrtp_FeC2NKTVC0Azc-2A70aSS_qIaq2gu3XT9q55llVLZgb21ruqwrBWcEW5GZKtIgRtI_VWh_pTPL2hMNzohEmcNRm3udkNuO5tPL5ZovRPY/s1600/IMG_5486.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2bQ_WIZkU3rHyLhPmSTZBlVuMLJoAqrtp_FeC2NKTVC0Azc-2A70aSS_qIaq2gu3XT9q55llVLZgb21ruqwrBWcEW5GZKtIgRtI_VWh_pTPL2hMNzohEmcNRm3udkNuO5tPL5ZovRPY/s400/IMG_5486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066096187502674" border="0" /></a><br />However, their dry curry noodle wow-ed me! Opting for the normal sar hor fun, the dish came with chicken shreds, char siew, and a few plump prawns. Doused in rich curry gravy, all you need to do is to squeeze the lime in order to enjoy the combination of spicy, sour and sweet flavour gravy that enveloped all of the hor fun. One of the best dry curry noodle that one can find in Ipoh!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIzyrLtXAy881LWdWbXmX1i-f77YoeHb-ZZ8-fR20uV40qW2v_YQg-Qgn9BP3uu4ayhqVzcRk3oxiljSzMtdqpkc_Vk2UiTNYpNv8-RGde3irGGiuMfkKZd20CSNv1sLIZXCDzFZecKs/s1600/IMG_5489.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIzyrLtXAy881LWdWbXmX1i-f77YoeHb-ZZ8-fR20uV40qW2v_YQg-Qgn9BP3uu4ayhqVzcRk3oxiljSzMtdqpkc_Vk2UiTNYpNv8-RGde3irGGiuMfkKZd20CSNv1sLIZXCDzFZecKs/s400/IMG_5489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066099667946786" border="0" /></a><br />Slightly oily but it really didn't matter at all!! The taste trumped everything else.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-UMEWu_FeKcuUME25r1c2D0hYipyxNrPoZ1g5WqZdDG0h6VaX-0y0h1nFgCDl9k-4JCXyAo-dkOxtMF7C3OJgbVxyN1A1d7GMiQXBSnMbhOT1FNo_LTuP4uQ2KNfRm4buBH8eJ_ZmVw/s1600/IMG_5490.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-UMEWu_FeKcuUME25r1c2D0hYipyxNrPoZ1g5WqZdDG0h6VaX-0y0h1nFgCDl9k-4JCXyAo-dkOxtMF7C3OJgbVxyN1A1d7GMiQXBSnMbhOT1FNo_LTuP4uQ2KNfRm4buBH8eJ_ZmVw/s400/IMG_5490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066098877249234" border="0" /></a><br />Jenn & I were practically full after the meal but we wanted to end our trip in a sweet note. So what place is more suitable than the famous Funny Mountain taufu fah? Now here was where the story took a funny twist. I punched in the street name (Jalan Theatre) into my GPS and it led me all the way to Pasir Pinji area. Apparently there was a street by the name of Jalan Theatre in that area too :P anyway, we made it back to the town area where the stall was located after realising our mistake!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAyFujJ62XE-ZOy6_Fva62yJaRLFc5BfpAfx4NHVEyxmxwS-PmSoM_ZdJiRuepG_TgGX8u_ITyb-Q8CogJUBponBh6gYOuOmDFVZDqthA1askdYo0ec51iiU3FNc_WCpyJPrcmMeEHFQ/s1600/IMG_5493.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAyFujJ62XE-ZOy6_Fva62yJaRLFc5BfpAfx4NHVEyxmxwS-PmSoM_ZdJiRuepG_TgGX8u_ITyb-Q8CogJUBponBh6gYOuOmDFVZDqthA1askdYo0ec51iiU3FNc_WCpyJPrcmMeEHFQ/s400/IMG_5493.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066108968376994" border="0" /></a><br />All the cars that stopped to ta-pao or just to enjoy a bowl of taufu fah in the comfort of their cars.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-bqQRXKfPY93LTmJYwGxyspJz7upJlwBDw4KMvkZEYWIIYSiVopDymX-ZUeq_U91GFJGPKEMHIZGSBI6fnBZctrubjgaBummZogfZze6NQdglQK2wqroCu1mR4YJlM8cSQJ8AfD2kF4/s1600/IMG_5494.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-bqQRXKfPY93LTmJYwGxyspJz7upJlwBDw4KMvkZEYWIIYSiVopDymX-ZUeq_U91GFJGPKEMHIZGSBI6fnBZctrubjgaBummZogfZze6NQdglQK2wqroCu1mR4YJlM8cSQJ8AfD2kF4/s400/IMG_5494.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066802360780930" border="0" /></a><br />Operated by a few family members, they were enjoying brisk business as the customers kept pouring in. All of them seemed very busy running here and there just to serve the sweet desserts.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUWYPBJLrwHkipAihOchFZudZJQ2yCv9sW9GMDvwU_8Jmb3QfeHgWx5_DIrDNIiJGyB4NiI_HXzc_mFR9gylsVrVqPw1-hiWMIMEfNOorPpjbffjwryFuKfsAlJ68P4OgcCz4rx9z_Js/s1600/IMG_5503.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUWYPBJLrwHkipAihOchFZudZJQ2yCv9sW9GMDvwU_8Jmb3QfeHgWx5_DIrDNIiJGyB4NiI_HXzc_mFR9gylsVrVqPw1-hiWMIMEfNOorPpjbffjwryFuKfsAlJ68P4OgcCz4rx9z_Js/s400/IMG_5503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066816918952434" border="0" /></a><br />However, they were very friendly and accommodating when I asked them questions. They even let me took pictures despite blocking their path :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqjEdpNlbPSigkCAVeeuhMQhbmjZNd3UINsgN51q1nolDVUo1ytGLmdq1vDiB5CKyKPFYXkwHoVym22xhAig8RBk53MebMtT5ypuWmryee8_ZgZv8L2lKE7Iof-8cmNvAV2_4RAZIO6k/s1600/IMG_5501.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqjEdpNlbPSigkCAVeeuhMQhbmjZNd3UINsgN51q1nolDVUo1ytGLmdq1vDiB5CKyKPFYXkwHoVym22xhAig8RBk53MebMtT5ypuWmryee8_ZgZv8L2lKE7Iof-8cmNvAV2_4RAZIO6k/s400/IMG_5501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066812676270178" border="0" /></a><br />Both of us sat on the small stools provided near their stall and enjoyed the silky smooth taufu fah that was doused in ginger-flavoured sugar syrup in the hot weather! Of course, you can opt for gula melaka syrup or any combinations that suit your taste.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07yCKxtqlfRjHctt8DkrRIAb_PdRdChF50B6WqHzTAixkOtBvPyUxxA4R7SopalC-do4fQTH07hg4Q1pi2u7A7o6vHGLrI-Bgz-DTGZq4wpv3vtwaisbzxoUKyygP2BRRBt2jwKkta2U/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07yCKxtqlfRjHctt8DkrRIAb_PdRdChF50B6WqHzTAixkOtBvPyUxxA4R7SopalC-do4fQTH07hg4Q1pi2u7A7o6vHGLrI-Bgz-DTGZq4wpv3vtwaisbzxoUKyygP2BRRBt2jwKkta2U/s400/IMG_5495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066801648783026" border="0" /></a><br />whoops! Caught in the act!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrxdYH2iLcDv9U2Y6008nR1jvdV_c8PSmpc5O3yLroVzdlMAMEPgBlEY-8ORWSsVNhOZ2N0X3O5cweOoy1_n7jRzz3_Qiro0Xp0w7-lWPr_0jTmz51Pjq0YUWKMkr8z-R7QwliggIK0I/s1600/IMG_5499.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrxdYH2iLcDv9U2Y6008nR1jvdV_c8PSmpc5O3yLroVzdlMAMEPgBlEY-8ORWSsVNhOZ2N0X3O5cweOoy1_n7jRzz3_Qiro0Xp0w7-lWPr_0jTmz51Pjq0YUWKMkr8z-R7QwliggIK0I/s400/IMG_5499.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563066806321894770" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - after the dessert, we started our 5 hours++ journey back to Pahang as we missed Sher Ryn very much! This was the last time that both Jenn & I got to spend time together before little Keith finally arrived one month later!<br /><br />Restoran Foh San<br />51, Jalan Leong Sin Nam<br />30300 Ipoh, Perak<br />Tel: 05-2540308<br />*Closed on Tuesday<br /><br />Kedai Kopi Nam Chau<br />54, Jalan Bandar Timah<br />30000 Ipoh, Perak<br />*closed on Saturdays (weird huh?)<br /><br />Funny Mountain Soybean & Traditional Tau Fu Fah<br />49, Jalan Theatre,<br />30300 Ipoh, Perak.<br />Tel No : 016 595 0369<br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782663726057433159.post-38274257679054465772011-01-13T15:09:00.007+08:002011-01-17T10:12:40.701+08:00Day 2 - Tanjung Tualang & Ipoh's Wedding DinnerBoth Jenn & I were well-rested the next morning (^_^) Andy brought us to Medan Selera Kampar for brekkie but since our main objective for lunch was to feast on big head prawns in Tanjung Tualang, we only had a plate of curry CCF among ourselves. Since Andy had to work that day, he couldn't join us for the lunch. Therefore, I drove towards Tanjung Tualang leisurely as it was not lunch time yet!<br /><br />Mention Tanjung Tualang and this place is no stranger to those who can't get enough of dai tao har (big head prawn in Cantonese). Despite the distance between this town and KL, this quaint little town is THE heaven for prawn lovers who do not mind driving for 2 hours++ during the weekend just to sink their teeth on these delectable crustaceans. Some bloggers even organised a Nirvana Bus Tour all the way here :P you know who you are!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYolv2xMBIwvCKE_WwApOsUNA4ThWZHE593N5VMebQ8JqGXhzJnf_umqgQFkwnTqbEamxJSgl4mJhl8mXUeZhnEZSJJQROxvyGr8Z7ZWdx9fzPNq6a_N_nc9DMoG5EgSyuf3NW05hIvw0/s1600/IMG_5425.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYolv2xMBIwvCKE_WwApOsUNA4ThWZHE593N5VMebQ8JqGXhzJnf_umqgQFkwnTqbEamxJSgl4mJhl8mXUeZhnEZSJJQROxvyGr8Z7ZWdx9fzPNq6a_N_nc9DMoG5EgSyuf3NW05hIvw0/s400/IMG_5425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561566307665334882" border="0" /></a><br />Since it was still early when we arrived in Tanjung Tualang, I managed to snap some pictures of this rather quiet! If not for its freshwater prawns, this town would have been deserted! Andy told me that weekends are when all the restaurants here bustling with business. Sometimes you would see buses ferrying tourists from as far as Singapore or JB stopped to have lunch here.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJbjU0yC0hVPRRaOs0CZ-ugYcUq6R_DkNfK93MgRFleq1RxzPnKWZxn5evXnrRFeumlKR0HwxK_YUnw4rdH1RR3bb2Owp1OCjkYT426LgQGoaBtzncodZyN0Z_nXdoMPs_19lhFx3HA4/s1600/IMG_5426.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJbjU0yC0hVPRRaOs0CZ-ugYcUq6R_DkNfK93MgRFleq1RxzPnKWZxn5evXnrRFeumlKR0HwxK_YUnw4rdH1RR3bb2Owp1OCjkYT426LgQGoaBtzncodZyN0Z_nXdoMPs_19lhFx3HA4/s400/IMG_5426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561566314141530690" border="0" /></a><br />Lung Seng Seafood Restaurant is one of the most popular places to savour the prawns here. If you happened to talk to your friends who have gone here before, most likely they would point you in Lung Seng's direction.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPArpfkIj1k_z-u3Rj1rvacmiIJMVvYLeulKlNNn6-FLHCryiLuUeIIBwY94scy6e1cYxYxwAsPuLEdMvNSO_Z4AIsChIvpPfucjHh8NOdzc56As8ybuatilaJQJxucNjfI3LzS8RRUS0/s1600/IMG_5419.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPArpfkIj1k_z-u3Rj1rvacmiIJMVvYLeulKlNNn6-FLHCryiLuUeIIBwY94scy6e1cYxYxwAsPuLEdMvNSO_Z4AIsChIvpPfucjHh8NOdzc56As8ybuatilaJQJxucNjfI3LzS8RRUS0/s400/IMG_5419.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561566296858320450" border="0" /></a><br />As I stood in front of the restaurants, the sight of the medium to large prawns was too much for me to resist! All of them were like screaming for me to choose them :P<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3faQGYnhG7IvhWQLZEvwSqJZqvVNYzKbhNc2LFIFxry9SjbFyswJlvsnoBaDuJt83MGvQG7dS6lpgEZKnQyP6DyrHD0lj0qM5CuTMjrcYxVsgUfE_x5QvndmtNe4mkfT71KJecM19A64/s1600/IMG_5420.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3faQGYnhG7IvhWQLZEvwSqJZqvVNYzKbhNc2LFIFxry9SjbFyswJlvsnoBaDuJt83MGvQG7dS6lpgEZKnQyP6DyrHD0lj0qM5CuTMjrcYxVsgUfE_x5QvndmtNe4mkfT71KJecM19A64/s400/IMG_5420.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561566303726168482" border="0" /></a><br />Ever notice the orange-ish roe inside the prawn??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU4nBrAH1mEzN_kq17kUB_8a0m6DWgD5NX-qXLO3Jd8_VMiPgDwiBoHsgAxOVWHSqnby_A49YUH57EjUh4yrsQ9p6NvNpy3-TgylfhPxQs5JzjAEu_kacd5JrRr6FK7zkxUITq5dZVsc/s1600/IMG_5423.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU4nBrAH1mEzN_kq17kUB_8a0m6DWgD5NX-qXLO3Jd8_VMiPgDwiBoHsgAxOVWHSqnby_A49YUH57EjUh4yrsQ9p6NvNpy3-TgylfhPxQs5JzjAEu_kacd5JrRr6FK7zkxUITq5dZVsc/s400/IMG_5423.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561566305513909426" border="0" /></a><br />Clockwise from the top - plastic instead of table cloth is used so they can ta-pao everything quickly after the customers leave; Chinese tea is a must to wash down all the oil; and homemade chilly sauce<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibt4DmYbjF7d30k8Ao1RBUq-NEvMi4YEEipMfx4tCMP1iFsP3hzFh8L02ntS6r5eq8mJ8vThWc74Cz6ZPTliaK2yy1POo9RhE3adbRMcfHZJCS1NCqQWkPC5j0SoJ9bldMEu1a_dAw0yw/s1600/page+%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibt4DmYbjF7d30k8Ao1RBUq-NEvMi4YEEipMfx4tCMP1iFsP3hzFh8L02ntS6r5eq8mJ8vThWc74Cz6ZPTliaK2yy1POo9RhE3adbRMcfHZJCS1NCqQWkPC5j0SoJ9bldMEu1a_dAw0yw/s400/page+%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568994590838418" border="0" /></a><br />Not wanting to overwhelm our stomach with food like yesterday, we chose our dishes carefully this time. Stir fried paku-pakis (fern leaves) with belacan was perfect to whet our appetite. The green was crunchy and coupled with the tasty and slightly spicy belacan, we were soon ready to gorge on the upcoming dishes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeAwwWkQD2buf3dtHDWldftDUQ5DI9iZZhr3iNeHez3hp4yZ35Qf2e2a37rvcViLVxh7bVRyFEUGdtrmtWifeYwly0y-WhjLYc_Ixreae2un7HJHdTz4f-0UFgHP7xpRsixVKX-wfbEs/s1600/IMG_5434.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeAwwWkQD2buf3dtHDWldftDUQ5DI9iZZhr3iNeHez3hp4yZ35Qf2e2a37rvcViLVxh7bVRyFEUGdtrmtWifeYwly0y-WhjLYc_Ixreae2un7HJHdTz4f-0UFgHP7xpRsixVKX-wfbEs/s400/IMG_5434.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561567990048677282" border="0" /></a><br />Deep fried soft shell crab came next! Super crunchy and not oily at all... coupled with sweet & sour dipping sauce, I was instantly in heaven! And if you are lucky enough, you would find sweet & soft crab roes in some of them!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3N-QeFDqme04t0RjBIIUEBuXWebH3pHZUDtkalNmfO2PSOpgiTC3nHKmJ-HgQ9s8UmdpzGqRa1tlx73aXDjyEFqQo7Qeh6VBzr83RERUx_c5BCTji7cSig8QSfTDSwq-bh7gMdb7Kd2I/s1600/IMG_5436.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3N-QeFDqme04t0RjBIIUEBuXWebH3pHZUDtkalNmfO2PSOpgiTC3nHKmJ-HgQ9s8UmdpzGqRa1tlx73aXDjyEFqQo7Qeh6VBzr83RERUx_c5BCTji7cSig8QSfTDSwq-bh7gMdb7Kd2I/s400/IMG_5436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561567990758146994" border="0" /></a><br />The highlight was of course - Kon Cheen Har or Pan Fried Prawns with Superior Soy Sauce. To be honest, this version of prawns won my vote on both occasions when I was here. The caramelised prawns plus the sweet & salty soy sauce were really top notch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkySj17tPWQXH8g88BHpq1QgIJZ58Bn-6RphbDLtoy3XRt7UC9WGjtVSI-uPbtwE7Ofxl3S0DKKfepBNg7AmV8YyAmTgonzQUKd8yJKdpHz0LvxDSj8Ip5eIlC36zMB3AftMtrVse68XM/s1600/IMG_5433.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkySj17tPWQXH8g88BHpq1QgIJZ58Bn-6RphbDLtoy3XRt7UC9WGjtVSI-uPbtwE7Ofxl3S0DKKfepBNg7AmV8YyAmTgonzQUKd8yJKdpHz0LvxDSj8Ip5eIlC36zMB3AftMtrVse68XM/s400/IMG_5433.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561567982829019858" border="0" /></a><br />We also had butter prawns too - imagine the sinful egg floss which had been infused with sweet tasting butter together with the fried prawns and you'd know how delicious it can be :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gbIdNFvmhJoiW9ABfFQf1KrJyyolO7qKwV0m-IJ64k0Z15CvFzowM6uoadPblqSBV4zZsGieeHmiqZQAHPD9bSfUHgCOf1F25_mtYYchqSWP62LMI4StoUrKY-at87kz8MvzccnqMGQ/s1600/IMG_5438.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gbIdNFvmhJoiW9ABfFQf1KrJyyolO7qKwV0m-IJ64k0Z15CvFzowM6uoadPblqSBV4zZsGieeHmiqZQAHPD9bSfUHgCOf1F25_mtYYchqSWP62LMI4StoUrKY-at87kz8MvzccnqMGQ/s400/IMG_5438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561567997824024130" border="0" /></a><br />The to-die-for sweet roes oozing out from the prawns' heads! Can you resist it??? Even if the health conscious ones call it artery clogging killer, I don't really give a DAMN!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySLeZcl9O5Kw-Xz8V7d_73rCMz81adVl7jBX6teYIl9kP76UELSXVjL9-tt3ArmmKLjkeXYl7XJ4Bk9cVKbNo0QladMYcLOIDQXwNgx_-5VKZYRY6qpIT-0VUQgNqCuTHWq7gOmiJ0YU/s1600/IMG_5444.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySLeZcl9O5Kw-Xz8V7d_73rCMz81adVl7jBX6teYIl9kP76UELSXVjL9-tt3ArmmKLjkeXYl7XJ4Bk9cVKbNo0QladMYcLOIDQXwNgx_-5VKZYRY6qpIT-0VUQgNqCuTHWq7gOmiJ0YU/s400/IMG_5444.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561567997902716690" border="0" /></a><br />A young girl came in and promoted her shaved ice with variety of flavours.. I chose red plum & lime but it was normal! Good to cool down the body though...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm43Ag62QJkaGdRAq2UyQjD9fw_nsmTXlh6aiAdlReR01JQAU7HqZe3FqH2jdjSOMluJkhiVzw3yHCQrVWjK4NxwHr4OnOUu8aUA86DIBNffO43Y6U4lppvdzvqeEGj8tUXIBykZ9JyA/s1600/IMG_5445.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxm43Ag62QJkaGdRAq2UyQjD9fw_nsmTXlh6aiAdlReR01JQAU7HqZe3FqH2jdjSOMluJkhiVzw3yHCQrVWjK4NxwHr4OnOUu8aUA86DIBNffO43Y6U4lppvdzvqeEGj8tUXIBykZ9JyA/s400/IMG_5445.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568981572304562" border="0" /></a><br />End of the meal (^_^)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHa0NuRaSQq5JxQQX3A6dan_yfAlo1cjn9L2g2wWC-u6nIeHtSIy12-cMiP5jnKawvna2bIwUnqlfNTW8R1mb6OOJBodpAs9cPNJ0XtYVop86yD-Bv_1VtHWnTQ8cMZVOR8hrYEacj9c/s1600/IMG_5446.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHa0NuRaSQq5JxQQX3A6dan_yfAlo1cjn9L2g2wWC-u6nIeHtSIy12-cMiP5jnKawvna2bIwUnqlfNTW8R1mb6OOJBodpAs9cPNJ0XtYVop86yD-Bv_1VtHWnTQ8cMZVOR8hrYEacj9c/s400/IMG_5446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568986999092450" border="0" /></a><br />Leo's verdict - Initially, Jenn & I wanted to add Soon Hock fish or aka marbled goby which was prized in its sweet firm flesh but it was not available on that day :( Jenn & I continued our journey to Ipoh a happy and satisfied couple! Our friend, Chi Meng, wedding dinner at New Oversea Restaurant, Jalan Datoh Ipoh was good but since I was busy catching up with friends whom I had not seen for ages... I didn't take any pictures. Hope that both of you lives happily ever after my friend!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzc7RM-utSqg9obJdlqQgSBd8uV_QxTNldotk9UoxZ12CV6KHLIOPAyxydcFu2TXNaKKgga5fBdNBSRYZ26nZTeo6Sco-W3yaBGhNaM8fPhh1BZ3daBy_pqz9L66FvjrkPXFpTXFPqbIk/s1600/IMG_5447.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzc7RM-utSqg9obJdlqQgSBd8uV_QxTNldotk9UoxZ12CV6KHLIOPAyxydcFu2TXNaKKgga5fBdNBSRYZ26nZTeo6Sco-W3yaBGhNaM8fPhh1BZ3daBy_pqz9L66FvjrkPXFpTXFPqbIk/s400/IMG_5447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568987649404802" border="0" /></a><br />Once wacky and crazy gang from University of Otago!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrT9QDtaNgSdWZWk5g7j2OsZnpfs_f2TqGsRKqC89W15JP5Q9bUPU7djKCyfD4k-rmKGpPywQb5PUZRO-fUXmXr77uicuESABIrCC7XIJSvwNOW_Du4XfTRxZG58VwBbT8xa6vWU4O4/s1600/IMG_5459.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrT9QDtaNgSdWZWk5g7j2OsZnpfs_f2TqGsRKqC89W15JP5Q9bUPU7djKCyfD4k-rmKGpPywQb5PUZRO-fUXmXr77uicuESABIrCC7XIJSvwNOW_Du4XfTRxZG58VwBbT8xa6vWU4O4/s400/IMG_5459.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568991841219682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lung Seng Seafood Restaurant</span><br />10 Jalan Besar<br />31800 Tanjung Tualang, Perak<br />Tel: 05-360.0735<br />Open daily from 11.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.<br /><br />Other lip-smacking reviews from my fellow blogger whom I proud to call friends:<br /><a href="http://cumidanciki.com/2010/02/lung-seng-seafood-restaurant-tanjung-tualang-perak/">Cumi & Ciki </a><br /><a href="http://preciouspea.blogspot.com/2009/05/lung-seng-seafood-restaurant-tanjung.html">Precious Pea </a><br /><a href="http://www.lotsofcravings.com/2009/10/restaurant-lung-seng-tanjung-tualang.html">Lots of Cravings </a><br /><a href="http://www.awhiffoflemongrass.com/?p=713">Lyrical Lemongrass </a><br /><br />Disclaimer:<br />1) I'm not paid to promote/endorse any particular event, restaurant or person in this blog. ALL are based on my unbiased personal opinion.<br />2) My reviews are based on my personal taste and preference and therefore may vary for others.thule a.k.a leohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920097229544734220noreply@blogger.com7