tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139461832024-03-08T07:33:57.252+08:00My story~with The Berry-licious Storiesai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.comBlogger481125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-13809124789833046312011-12-21T16:44:00.000+08:002011-12-21T16:44:00.318+08:00This CHRISTMAS...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyaiwei86/6544008361/" title="DSC_0101 by ivyaiwei86, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0101" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6544008361_9fb151d5cb.jpg" width="413" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHRISTMAS</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, do check out some of the interesting posts as below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Love Story from <a href="http://www.ivyaiwei.com/2011/12/dreamz-bakery-kota-damansara/">Dreamz Bakery</a> @ Kota Damansara</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My <a href="http://www.ivyaiwei.com/2011/11/angry-bird-cupcake-class/">Angry Bird Cupcake Class</a> experience @ Cake Connection, Jaya One</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make your loved ones <a href="http://www.ivyaiwei.com/2011/11/new-zealand-natural-ice-cream-desserts-workshop/">lovely desserts with New Zealand Natural Ice Cream </a>(with recipe attached)</span><br />
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</span></div>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-15573273981742224662011-11-11T15:09:00.003+08:002011-11-12T17:28:15.596+08:00Chill-ing out @ Sweet Hut, Kuchai Dynasty Central<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I am melting..............................</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weather lately isn't that easy to tolerate. For the past weeks, there were rains and cool breeze and all. But this week, the weather is totally upside down. The sun <i>roars </i>as strong as it can be. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is another scotching hot day; I wish I could just stuff myself in the fridge... <i>but wait</i>, I could have some cold stuff :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, I need ice to lower down the body temperature. This it is! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Intensified with strong Sesame flavour, not too sweet, icy cold for the hot day. The most important thing, sesame or<i> goma</i> is my favourite!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shredded ice was made with milk, finally garnished with some oreo cookies flakes and the <i>doink doink</i> Caramel Pudding. <i>Hmm</i>, this was just alright and I would prefer a milk-ier ice. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you don't fancy cold or chill desserts, they do have warm desserts like this one. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always, almond soup has got a slight hint of almond pungent taste that not everyone will love it. But I do love it :) Additional of almond soup gave an extra kick to the black sesame soup.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">58200 Kuala Lumpur. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a lazy afternoon with the cousin. I have actually thought of Publika for late lunch; but i knew, our tummies couldn't accommodate lots. Therefore, I picked up <b>Patisserie RUI </b>for a cousin-sisters-tete-a-tete session. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A clean, comfy and inviting dining area in pink-purplish hue. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Velvet Cupcake</b> (RM 3.50) was the only flavour available that day; appeared red and crumbly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With whipping cream on the cake and cake crumbs were sprinkled over it. Unlike the one I had in <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/08/hummingbirds-coffee-bar-jalan-telawi-3.html">Hummingbird</a>, this was very very very very very light and spongy soft in texture. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fruit Roll </b>(Rm 4). Similar to swiss roll; with lots of fresh fruits and fresh whipping cream stuffed within the roll. I found huge chunks of kiwi(s) and a big whole strawberry in my slice of cake. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>White Chocolate Cheese Cake</b> (Rm 5)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The white chocolate cheesecakes was a less sweeter version; Very rich cheesy flavour, dense, velvety soft and smooth cheese cake. Love it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you fancy lighter version of cakes, here is the place for you. If you love something denser and heavier, opt for their cheese cake. Their cakes are something I fancy; soft and light so that I can have more of them. Pricewise, very affordable :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spotted an <i>anpanman</i> bike resting outside the shop </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">G1B, Mt Kiara Meridin</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Business hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 8pm </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Direction: If you are coming from Solaris, drive towards Plaza Mont Kiara, Patisserie RUI will be in the building located on your right hand side just before the 90 degree turn into the main road of Mont Kiara. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Huge <b>Scallops</b> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Super huge <b>Bamboo Clams</b> or <b>Razor Clams</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All types of greens (<b>Vegetables</b>) that can go into your hot pot. You name them...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the stars of the night - <b>Live Baby Lobster</b>!!! However, we were told that this is not available daily. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Struggling, struggling, struggling.</i> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was struggling soooo hard!!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alright, now, move back to the tables and heat up the hot pot with just a touch. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While waiting for the soup to boil, stuff yourself with some appetizers as below... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tofu</b> in the glass</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sushi</b>(s)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Fried Idako </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, remember to prepare the whole table of ingredients like what we did... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scallops was one of our favourites of the night; huge and juicy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Duck</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lamb Shoulder</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chicken</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Beef </b>are always the great stuff to go into the hot pot</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Just dip the meat slices into the hot boiling broth and swish it back and forth for some times. Then enjoy them with the dipping sauce. We had a lot of lamb and chicken slices. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The naughty <b>Live Baby Lobster</b> was so lively and crawling out from the bowl. We'd had a hard time <i>dueling</i> with it :D </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Salmon slices</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are available during 8 - 9pm (for dinner session). You can have them raw (just like salmon sashimi) or have them cooked. I love my salmon slices go into the hot pot for 2 seconds and they will appear raw in the center and cooked on the outer part. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nagomi </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">prepares a variety of sauce to go with your cooked meat, vegetables or seafood.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thai Chili Sauce</b>; </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wafu dressing</b> - similar to the Japanese salad dressing, goes great with salad; </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ponzu</b> - the mixture of mirin, vinegar and soy sauce that goes great with the cooked vegetables and and raw salmon; </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nyonya sauce</b> - or the Cincalok sauce that localized to our Malaysian tastebuds; </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Goma sauce </b>- the Sesame sauce which is made of ground sesame, soy sauce, sugar, seaweed and etc; compatible well with the meat slices and vegetables; </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kyuri Sauce</b> - best to go with the fried stuff . </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get the sauce ready at your table :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though the soup that </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nagomi</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> prepared is already flavoured with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>konbu </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>bonito</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, you can always flavour the soup based on your preferencs with soup paste such as Toban Miso, ginger and kimuchi. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time to cook the ingredients in the pot and .... eat them :) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before that, add in the white vegetables, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, onions, leeks and other condiments to create a more flavourful broth. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do end your meal with some <b>pudding desserts </b>and <b>fresh fruits</b> from the counter.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guess what?! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now you can enjoy the great deal<b> </b>at just <b>RM 32.80++</b> per pax. There is no hassle to purchase the coupon or anything from those deal sites in order to enjoy the meal! All you could do is just make a call and reserve you seats at <b>Nagomi Japanese Restaurant</b>. <i>Oh</i>, by the way, this shabu-shabu buffet is only available in <b>Menara Hap Seng </b>outlet, don't run to the wrong place!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would say this is really a great place to hang out with friends, have a small gathering with self service buffet line; or you can happy-hour-ing here with the friends, family or colleagues as <b>Nagomi </b>is offering Carlsberg bucket at RM 30+ for their customers who are having Shabu-Shabu Buffet!!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why wait?! Call to make your reservation now. Their buffet line is really value for money!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The buffet line is available on</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weekdays Dinner: 6pm - 10pm</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm ; Dinner: 6pm - 10pm</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="skype_pnh_container" dir="ltr" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-position: 0px 0px !important; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-collapse: separate !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; bottom: auto !important; clear: none !important; clip: auto !important; cursor: pointer !important; direction: ltr !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: 14px !important; left: auto !important; letter-spacing: 0px !important; line-height: 14px !important; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside !important; list-style-type: disc !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; overflow-x: hidden !important; overflow-y: hidden !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; page-break-after: auto !important; page-break-before: auto !important; page-break-inside: auto !important; position: static !important; right: auto !important; table-layout: auto !important; text-align: left !important; text-decoration: none !important; text-indent: 0px !important; text-transform: none !important; top: auto !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: nowrap !important; width: auto !important; word-spacing: normal !important; z-index: 0 !important;" tabindex="-1"><i>Special thanks to Debbie and Nagomi Japanese Restaurant for the kind invite.</i></span></span></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-89544371825223588582011-10-28T11:36:00.001+08:002011-10-28T11:37:53.847+08:00Favourite of The Day #2: Nasi Kunyit & "Porky" Rendang<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Something you couldn't get elsewhere but our kitchen... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Favourite of the Day continues with the homemade <b><i>Nasi Kunyit</i></b> and <b>"porky"</b> <b><i>Rendang</i></b>.<i> </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Nasi Kunyit, </i>the glutinous rice flavoured with turmeric; resulting a golden colour and pleasant flavour, simply goes great with the any Curry or <i>Rendang. </i>For the<i> rendang</i>, instead of wild boar, mum chose the pork to make her <i>rendang</i>,<i> </i>and only the neck part was chosen. The texture for the pork's neck was extremely tender; well-spiced and flavoured. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slurrrp! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could have this everyday; as my lunch or tea :)</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-54112964076601612162011-10-25T12:23:00.001+08:002011-10-28T11:36:52.366+08:00Kampung Tour, Fruit Farm Tour, River Cruise & Fireflies experience @ Desaru, Johor<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lazying on the beach is a perfect activity while you are on a beach vacation. However, you can't just lazy all day here as there are a lot of interesting activities awaiting you here in Desaru. <b><a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/10/pulai-desaru-beach-resort-spa-kota.html">Pulai Desaru Beach</a></b> offers outdoor activities for their guests. If you are interested in Malay cultures, do sign up Kampong tour; or fruit farm tour, river cruise or fireflies experiences if you love the nature....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is super fun! The guests will get to enjoy the special <b>kampung lunch</b> homemade by the folks. The most interesting part is... eating with your fingers. My fingers were't the perfect utensil and I'd mess up my plate and my shirt. But well, it was a great experience! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the <b><i>ikan masin </i></b>and <i><b>sambal</b></i> their prepared! Yum!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember to wash your hand before digging in :)</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2# Fruit Farm Tour</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Desaru Fruit Farm</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here in this 160 acre land planted various types of tropical fruits namely jackfruits, soursop, honey orange, dragon fruits..... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Passion fruits</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunflowers attracted us the most. We camwhored the most over here!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with <a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">Citygal</a> and <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">Christine</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a mini zoo in here too </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>3# River Cruise </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Up the boat and allow the breeze caress your face :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the night activity arranged by <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/10/pulai-desaru-beach-resort-spa-kota.html">Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa</a> for us. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before getting up the boat, we were entertained by <b>Mamat</b>, the cute little ape (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with the diaper)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> owned by the boatmen. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(both photos credit to <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">broughtup2share</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fireflies experience was a great one. We <i>oohed</i>-and-<i>aahed</i> over the blinking little creatures as they flew over us. And there were countless of them!!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't hesitate to ask </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.desaruresorts.com/">Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa</a> for more details.</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-66798581161603410362011-10-22T10:30:00.001+08:002011-10-25T11:28:43.421+08:00Beer & Food Pairing @ Spring Garden 荔苑, KLCC - Oktoberfest!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What comes into your mind when it comes to<b> Oktoberfes</b>t???</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Filling pork knuckles, meaty sausages and potatoes to go with the beer?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feeling sick of those... How about an oriental twist with the beer?! It is not about having Chinese dishes and beer-drinking but make use of beer in Chinese cooking and then pair it up with the beer.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Spring Garden</b>; a member of Tai Thong Group has collaborated with<b> Guinness Anchor Beer (GAB)</b> and brought out the idea of pairing food and beer through dishes cooked using GAB beers and ingredients, as well as the ideal beverages to complete the gastronomic experience.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks to GAB for the warmth invite, I get to sample some dishes on the evening with a gang of beer lovers. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab & Chilled Pigeon with Tiger Beer </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span lang="ZH-CN" style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1pt; color: #262626; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">芋絲</span><span style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1pt; color: #262626; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;"></span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1pt; color: #262626; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">軟殼蟹拌啤酒乳鴿</span><span style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1pt; color: #262626; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;"><b> </b>(RM22 per pax)</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soft shell crab was battered with right amount of curry powder and deep fried into perfection; a great snack to kick start and go with the beer. While its companion, the chilled pigeon was immersed with the Tiger beer overnight; resulted a very well infused meat with the white beer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I love the sauce which was mimic the<i> teriyaki</i> sauce; light but flavourful. Compatible well with the beer-flavoured baked cod fish. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 way <i>kailan </i>- the stem were chilled and dipped in sourish sauce while the leaves were deep fried with shredded squid. I find the chilled <i>kailan</i> was like an antidote after overdosing with beer. Refreshing! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, we ended the meal with both Heineken & Guinness Stout in our sweet ending. The chilled jelly was refreshing with Heineken; thought the glutinous dumpling was on the bitter side due to the Guinness Stout, I just love the way it was! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Please call a day or two before if you would like to try the above dishes. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Menu above is not just for the month of October. They are still available after October :) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Ohhh</i>, before I end, we were also introduced to <b>GAB's special beers for Oktoberfest</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hopf Ice Wheat Beer</b> is pleasant and easy to drink; best suited with seafood barbecues and mild cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>111 Zwickl Beer</b> possess sparkling full bodied and full-flavoured, and has a mild yeasty flavour; best paired with salad, grilled seafood or chicken, cold platters and cheese. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I love October :)</i></span><br />
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Lot 413, 4th Floor<br />
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Tel: +603 2166 9881</span></i></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-59886266977688715652011-10-20T10:38:00.001+08:002011-10-22T10:30:46.501+08:00Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa @ Kota Tinggi Johor<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After reading all the food-related blog post, let's take a break from them and check out what we (with all my partners-in-crime) did during the Malaysia Day holiday :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jeng Jeng Jeng</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We actually traveled to south (Johor); stayed in <b>Pulai Group</b>'s resorts; for soul and mind relaxing and to take a break from the hectic and annoying schedules. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks to Pulai Group :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The resort lies in the heart of Desaru, is one of the beautiful beaches in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here in Desaru, one can get to enjoy the scenic view of azure blue blue sea as well as the green green tropical rain forests. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa</b> is a 5 storeys high resort with 193 fully furnishes sea / pool and garden view rooms, loft rooms and presidential suites. All rooms are furnished with a private balcony!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our Room</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Standard Room</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Love Suite </b>(best for honeymoon stay)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view from the Love Suite</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for room rates, kindly check out their <a href="http://www.desaruresorts.com/">homepage</a> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">She</a> was relaxing on her lazy bed</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can play volleyball game here too!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time for some beach activities!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we were "meditating" by the sea</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With <a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">Citygal</a> and <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">Christine</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Night view from our room</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Pulai Massage: 60 minutes session at RM 118 per person and 60 minutes at RM 220 per couple. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be continued... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will share up what kind of activities we can do in Desaru, Johor soon :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.desaruresorts.com/</span><br />
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</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-52648484178308918252011-10-17T08:59:00.001+08:002011-10-19T22:03:06.161+08:00Herbs & Spices @ Bandar Baru Sri Petaling<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I recalled, Sri Petaling is always a food hub. We used to look around for lunch or dinner after the great walk / exercise in Bukit Jalil Park (that was years back then when the park was still pretty new and beautifully established).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, Sri Petaling has got a new face. It has now expanded; with new restaurant, desserts houses, bubble tea just popped out along <b>Jalan Radin Bagus</b>. Guess there are more than 50 over restaurants along that road. Say, if I wanna try out one restaurant per day, I may need 2 months to complete the task!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For you who love Hainanese fares, western cuisine and Kelantanese local delights, do check out <b>Herbs & Spices</b>! A simple and cozy restaurant which is manned by a pair of Hainanese husband and wife; while the chefs in the house, they are specialized in both western and local cuisine. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks to <b>Herbs & Spices</b> for the invitation and<a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/"> Broughtup2share</a> for the arrangement. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hainanese Mutton Soup</b> (Rm 10.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The soup was well-flavored; with the additional of herbs like wolf-berries (<i>gei zi</i>), it was quite similar to the Chinese herbal soup but with additional of soft delicate mutton. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Western selection:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hainanese Chicken Chop</b> (RM 15.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was my favourite. The chicken chop was deep fried into perfection and served with french fries and coleslaw. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can have chicken chop to be eaten alone or drizzle it with the homemade Hainanese sauce for extra kicks</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Prawn Fritters </b>(RM 16.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Snack for sharing! However, I find the coated batter was thick. <i>Hmmm</i>, still prefer tempura-liked batter :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, for further description, feel free to hop over <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/2011/09/herbs-spices-bandar-baru-sri-petaling/">BroughtUp2Share</a> and <a href="http://www.eatonlylar.com/malaysian-food/herbs-spices">eatonlylar</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Spaghetti with Chicken Chop </b>(RM 15.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The spaghetti was tossed with chef's homemade pesto sauce, not too sourish but appetizing. Arranged on the size was the Hainanese Chicken Chop as mentioned. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lamb Shank</b> (RM 26.50)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is another signature dish of Herbs & Spices. The portion was huge!!! The meat was soft and succulent, drenched with chef's special gravy. You will need minimal jaw activity for this. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nasi Dagang</b> is another must try in Herbs & Spices; prepared by the house's experienced Kelantanese Chef. There are side dishes such as Ikan Tongkol, beef rendang or ayam berempah for you to choose from. Each plate comes with sweet sambal, acar and a hard-boiled egg. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Black Pepper Udon</b> (RM 11)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stir fry udon in black pepper sauce with lots of seafood such as prawns and mussels. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nasi Goreng Sri Petaling </b>(RM 12.50)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The local fried rice comes with sunny side egg, anchovies and <i>satay</i>s. Comes with real <i>wok hei</i> and their <i>satay</i> was really smokey and fragrant. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Groupon is now having promotion on their <a href="http://www.groupsmore.com/cities/kuala-lumpur/deals/restaurant-herbs-spices--2"><b>Rib Eye Steak and Braised Lamb Shank</b></a> at a very good deal. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do get some coupons to try them out!!! (For limited time only)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: 03-9057 5592</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-64869429089925023052011-10-13T09:48:00.001+08:002011-10-17T09:54:07.106+08:00Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant @ Ampang<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember I told you guys I had a fiery dinner before the "monopoly mission" in <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/09/nabe-bakery-cafe-ampang.html">Nabe Bakery</a>?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">Chris</a> who discovered this restaurant from <b>Uncle Jang</b>'s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UncleJang">Facebook page</a>. Together with <a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">kampungboycitygal</a>, we were brought for an interesting but fiery dinner. haha... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Uncle Jang</b> serves <b>Dak Galbi (</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">닭갈비)</strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">; which </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is originated from Chun Cheon, Gangwon province. It is a popular south Korea dish that made by stir-frying the marinated diced chicken in Korean chilli paste (gochujang) based sauce, sliced cabbage, sweet potatoes, scallions, onions and tteok (rice cake) on a hot plate. In Korea, their Dak Galbi also includes cheese and ham. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides Dak Galbi, Uncle Jang also serves </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), Dakgyetang (kimchi chicken soup with rice) and Pork cutlet too. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were there very early, that was why there was no sight of people. However, during the dinner time, the restaurant was crowded and almost 80% were the Koreans. One can choose to sit on the floor or chair and you will be served promptly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simple bilingual menu on the wall.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Complimentary condiments to go with the Dak Galbi - lettuce leaves, kimchi and pickled onions. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had the <b>Dak Galbi </b>in spicy (RM 22 per portion) and non spicy (Rm 19 per portion), Tteok (voucher from fb page) and ramen (RM 6). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The waiter will help you to cook you dak galbi, and once it is ready, he will inform you. So, worry not about the overcooked or undercooked food. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before digging in, remember to put on the huge <i>napkin</i>. Like what they did :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also wrap the dak galbi with lettuce leaves + kimchi + pickled onions for extra kicks</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When there was left about quarter of the stir-fried food, we asked for rice (comes with seaweed and greens) at RM 6 to stir fry again with the left over dak galbi to create deeeeeeeelicious fried rice. Of course, the waiter will cook it for you. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deeeeeelicious fried rice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The portion for dak galbi was quite huge. 2 servings was more than enough for 4 girls (with additional of ramen and rice). As we had 1:1 servings (spicy: non spicy), it was extremely fiery hot for us. I would suggest taking up 1:2 (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">spicy: non spicy) for not crying out throughout the meal like us</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to this cold soup in curbing the spiciness! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday - Friday: 12pm - 3pm; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6pm - 11pm</span><br />
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</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-60566921727518296892011-10-12T10:28:00.001+08:002011-10-13T09:49:12.029+08:00Lai Ching Yuen 荔晶园 @ Grand Millennium Hotel KL - MIGF 2011<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyaiwei86/6231060762/" title="DSC_0072 by ivyaiwei86, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0072" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6231060762_6a0401a71f.jpg" width="388" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to fine dining, is it only about Western food, Italian cuisine or French cuisine?! Not really as we do have Chinese fine dining nowadays. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lai Ching Yuen 荔晶园</b> (or previously known as Zing 晶苑) is one of the few Chinese Restaurants that participated in Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2011 which is happening in the whole month of October. Together with the couples from <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">Brought up 2 Share</a>, <a href="http://www.eatonlylar.com/">Eat Only Lar</a> and <a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">Citygal</a>, we were here to sample their MIGF menu. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The interior is decorated in a modern classic way, mainly in red. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before we were served with the 6 courses fine dining menu, we were presented with snack - soft shell crabs to munch on while waiting for the chef to prepare us the dishes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chef in action </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Special Duo Seafood Combination</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Huge fresh scallop rested on the huge golden cup, dressed with mayonnaise and garnished with <i>ebikko</i>. It was quite a good start for the dinner. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While its companion - the <b>Crispy Seafood Spring Rolls </b>were crispy but a lil' too oily to my liking. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Double-boiled Sea Treasured in Whole Coconut</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stuffed with chicken, fish maw, sea cucumber, dried scallops, chicken soup and double-boiled for hours. It turned out to be collagenous-liked, sweet with seafood essences and warmed up our tummy after the down-pour. Delightful! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Baked Fillet of Sea Perch with Wild Mushrooms wrapped with Crispy Filo</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Chinese dish?! or a Western dish?! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would say it is a fusion! With pastry layers that brushed with melted butter; wrapped in the sea perch and mushrooms trio and baked until golden brown. Creative idea it was but again, it was a little too oily to my liking. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Steamed home-made Spinach Bean Curd </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was my favourite of the night. It was t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he blend of spinach into the soya to create this fresh healthy beancurd; topped with strips of crab meat and drizzled with flavourful chicken broth. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was full with<i> wok hei</i>! And I find the mince goose liver's texture was quite similar to the fried lard :P</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Combination of Avocado Puree with Durian Custard Rabbit Dumpling</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks to Amanda and the team from Grand Millennium for hosting us on that evening. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Full Festival Menu: RM 268 ++ per person with wine; RM 158++ per person without wine. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b>Lai Ching Yuen 荔晶园 </b><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Level 1, 160, Jalan Bukit Bintang<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />55100 Kuala Lumpur.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Tel: +603 2117 4180</span></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-14887103518808442402011-10-10T11:59:00.003+08:002011-10-12T10:39:25.104+08:00Hee Loy Fatt @ Kampung Baru Balakong, Seri Kembangan<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are bored with our usual family-dining-out restaurant/ <i>chu char</i> place. It is time to check out some new places. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Travel a little further away from Cheras, we found this hidden gem, <b>Hee Loy Fatt</b> which is located inside <b>Balakong New Village</b>. I am sure the Balakong folks know quite well about this restaurant. During the days, it draws patrons for lunch; especially patrons who are working around that industrial or office area. Actually, it is not a new place to us as we were brought to this restaurant for few times; just happened that my camera was not with me every time I went there. Not until a family gathering recently, I was finally equipped. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stir-fry Long Bean with Salted Egg Yolk </b>(RM 15)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looks simple, but the minced meat and dried shrimps on top were the darlings</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The squid cubes were coated thinly and evenly with the salted egg yolk. I could have this all by my own.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had 2 styles of pork ribs in a dish. One of them was the salad pork ribs while the other; I just can't recall the name. Both were really good, very well marinated and seasoned. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We often come here for their Cincalok style steamed fish (RM 32) as it is our favourite. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fish was fresh and drenched prettily in orangey-red sweet and sourish appetizing sauce; the sauce itself goes great with bowls of rice! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another star dish would be the <b>Japanese Snail 日本螺 </b>(RM 28). I think we had it cooked in <i>Kam Heong </i>Style (literally means golden fragrance). The snails were stir-fried with curry leaves, curry powder, dried shrimps, shallots, garlic and chillies; creating a aromatic scent that intensity your taste buds and appetite. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: 603-8961 8289</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GPS: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">3.028705, 101.747032</span></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-68146519331235339542011-10-06T12:05:00.003+08:002011-10-11T20:17:37.901+08:00Samplings on the Fourteen @ Berjaya Times Square Hotel, KL - MIGF 2011<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyaiwei86/6215835677/" title="DSC_0965 by ivyaiwei86, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0965" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6215835677_5706960144.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hari raya and mid autumn festival were over and deepavali is another month ahead; no reason for makan-makan celebration?<i> Aha</i>, not really as there is this <b>Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) </b>which is happening on this whole month of October!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Together with the couple from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.eatonlylar.com/"> eatonlylar</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, we were invited to sample </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Samplings on the Fourteen</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">’s festival menu. Special Thanks to Siew yee for the wonderful evening.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Samplings on the Fourteen</b> is located on the 14th floor of Berjaya Time Square Hotel (east wing). It is a swanky new restaurant that serves western classic fine dining dinner; in charge by <b>Chef Valmurugan (Sous Chef)</b> and his team. During the day, it is run by students and served as a practical site for Berjaya University College of Hospitality.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ambiance is posh-looking and dimly lit. Best for some romantic dates. Couples, do check out the window seats which are over-looking the magnificent KL view. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love their table setting, everything are arranged harmonically. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the open kitchen concept, we get to see how <b>Chef Val</b> and his team putting in efforts to prepare the yummy-licious meal for all of us. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chef Val</b> said <i>Cheeeese</i> to the camera, how cute :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Their a la carte menu consists of western classic fine dining cuisine that covers all 7 courses - To Begin’, ‘To Warm’, ‘To Grain’, ‘To Fish’, ‘To Meat’, ‘To Grill’ and ‘To Finish’. In conjunction with<b> MIGF 2011</b>, we were presented with the hearty <b>MIGF Festival Menu with Wine Pairing</b>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We get to sample a small appetizer before the appetizer from the menu came up. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Combination of Seared Foie Gras, Tomato and Onion Tart &</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The seared foie gras, tomato and onion tart were arranged prettily on the plate. The foie gras was seared fragrantly, very flavourful and melted right in your mouth. The matching tomato and caramelized onion gave an excellent kick to the velvety foie gras. We could hear our ‘<i>mmm mmm mmm</i>’ humming over the table.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Across the garden (chive salad), was the juicy fresh scalloped that was pan seared with the mushrooms; garnished with golden fish roe. Every bites of that fresh scallop with the fish roe were explosive with freshness from the sea. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Light Smoked Duck Essence</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The soup was pretty adventurous, unlike most of other restaurants that serve creamy soup or cold soup, Chef Val came up with something light but hearty for the tummy – smoked duck essence, a Consommé. The soup looks too oily for you?! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>No No No</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, they are actually the duck essences! I like this creative idea by adding ginseng root into the soup, it gave a lil oriental touch to the classic western dish. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nicolas Catena Zapata, Malbec</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baby Veal Rack dish is one of Chef Val’s signature dishes. The meat appeared pinkish in colour; juicy and tender. The outer skin was covered with layer of pistachio; creating a perfect crispiness to the skin. The whole thing required just minimal jaw exercising activity (chewing). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The black cod was sweet and fresh; arranged neatly and sandwiched in between the prawn and risotto. Love the way the chef used the potato skin as the lovely bowl for the risotto. The fragrant potato skin went great with the rice as well as the cod. The prawn was really fresh and flavourful with just minimal seasoning! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Peter Lehmann Barossa Art Late Harvest Frontignac</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dessert was a piece of art! The ricotta cheese cake was very rich and creamy, at the right level of sweetness, we just love it to the last bite! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a participant of <b>MIGF2011</b>,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Samplings on the Fourteen </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">offers 3 special menus for the whole month of October :</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Full Festival Menu</b> RM350++ per person with wine, RM180++ per person without wine</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Light Festival Menu </b>RM100++ per person</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Berjaya University College of Hospitality</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14th Floor, East Tower,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1, Jalan Imbi,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">55100 Kuala Lumpur</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Malaysia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: +603 2117 8000 ext 8131</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fax: +603 2117 8155</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email: bth.samplings@berjayahotel.com</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Business Hours: 6.30pm – 10.30pm (Monday to Saturday)</span><br />
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</div>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-62600342097057318272011-10-04T09:57:00.003+08:002011-10-06T12:08:45.869+08:00Chocolate Appreciation Evening with Van Houten ♥<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you love chocolate?! How do you eat your chocolate?! And how do you appreciate them?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate is my favourite snack. My feet go weak on anything with chocolate. I always want my waffle to be covered with thick layer of chocolate spread; opt for rich chocolaty ice cream; sinful chocolate cake; and I even want my facial mask to be rich in chocolaty scent. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I do love having wine with chocolate too :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just some weeks ago, I was invited to indulge and appreciate chocolate with <b>Van Houten</b> in Chinoz on the park, KLCC. Thanks to <b>Van Houten</b> for this lovely invitation </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the evening, we had Deanne Yusoff to share her passion towards chocolate with us. We were also taught to appreciate the chocolate with our five senses - look, smell, touch, listen and taste. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1# Vision</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were given a bar of plain semi sweet chocolate and we were asked to use our vision. A good chocolate should have consistent colour, texture and natural finishing looking, free from air bubbles and blemishes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2# Touch</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, use your touch sensory to rip open the wrappers, run the fingers down the bar of chocolate, When we touch the chocolate, it should not melt immediately in hands. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3# Smell</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, it's time to use the olfactory receptors. Savouring chocolate begins with the moment after unwrapping and inhale the aromatic cocoa. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4# Listen</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Listen to the sound of snapping chocolate. A clear, clean snap indicated that the chocolate has better quality. This is because higher quality of chocolate has greater level of cocoa butter and smaller particle size. Therefore, a snap will give a clear sound. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5# Taste</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, it's time for the last sense. We used our gustatory system to appreciate the chocolate. Good quality chocolate tends to have a long, pleasant aftertaste that lingers in your mouth.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the appreciation session, we were introduced with the pairing session. I didn't know that chocolate compatible well with coffee! (just forget about the mocha ya...)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first pair was <b>cafe latte </b>and <b>semi sweet chocolate</b>. Put a small block of chocolate on your tongue, take a sip of cafe latte and allow the chocolate to dissolve slowly in your mouth. Mmm, I love this pairing the most as this combination gave special kick to my taste buds. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also had <b>milk chocolate</b> to go with <b>espresso con panna</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cocoaphilia </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">[ko ko fee lee yah]</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">noun:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a. appreciation of chocolate</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">b. refers to the passion of a person, who is nuts over chocolate</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c. someone who knows that Van Houten is good chocolate. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It defines chocolate lovers who are passionate about chocolate. They are the one who appreciate the rich, fine taste of chocolate made with finest coca and high quality ingredients. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, are you one of the Cocoaphilia(s)??? </span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-77731650673464446462011-10-01T09:17:00.002+08:002011-10-04T09:57:28.410+08:00Crumbs Frozen Yogurt<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyaiwei86/6198485806/" title="IMG_2638 by ivyaiwei86, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2638" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6198485806_b546e72f0b.jpg" width="334" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Crumbs </b>has brought the<b> frozen yogurt</b> hype to Hong Kong citizens. It is now sprouting all over the island and their 8th branch has arrived in New Territories not long ago.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When <a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">Citygal </a>and I were travelling in Hong Kong last year, we joined the queue at the Causeway Bay branch to get ourselves a cup of Crumbs. Yes, the queue... long queue are always spotted outside the small little shop. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Various toppings are available for you to go with the frozen yogurt such as their signature house crumbs, mochi, mini meringue, oreo, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, M&Ms, gummy bear...............</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides their yummy frozen yogurt, Crumbs also offers home-baked scones too! Flavours are such as cheese, raisin and chocolate (HKD 6 - 7 each)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had the regular frozen yogurt with 1 topping (HKD 28). The large one with 2 toppings costs HKD 32. The frozen yogurt was smooth, very smooth, and with a light hint of sourish taste; it was creamier than the one we usually had. The plus point was the house signature topping - the crumbs!!! crunchy bits of crumbs with light cinnamon taste, and the crumbs tasted like those from the apple crumble!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happily enjoying our <b>Crumbs</b> in Hong Kong!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The great news now is, I don't have to travel to Hong Kong to get my <b>Crumbs</b>!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because...................................</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Crumbs is now in Pavilion KL!!!</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">yahoooooooooooo :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is about 2 days old in Pavilion KL; well, probably 3 days old by now. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Crumbs</b> offer various selection of toppings. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't really notice what are the toppings available as I eyed on fresh blueberries and strawberries without second thoughts. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Priced at RM 12.90 for large size with signature house toppings - crumbs and additional of 2 toppings of your choice. The regular one is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Priced at RM 11 with only one signature topping of your choice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, they offer scones too! Freshly bake from oven every 15 minutes with the flavours of Raisin, chocolate and cheese (priced at RM 2.90 each; minimum purchase of 3 pieces with any combination of the flavours). As I was too full to go for their scones, i sampled a little from the sampling tray. Love the crumbly buttery scones; will <i>ta-pao </i>(take away) them and pair it with coffee or tea for a perfect afternoon tea next time. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the way, I heard that their <b>official launch </b>in <b>Pavilion KL</b> is <b>TODAY </b>(1/10/11) !!! with lots of surprises :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you are travelling in <b>Hua Hin, Thailand</b>, you will find a lot of this sign standing along the road. No matter where you go, you will find this; along the road, or in the postcard, or even made as souvenirs (just like the small tiny one behind this large sign)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wonder Why?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the famous attractions in Hua Hin is the railway station and it is actually the sign of train station in <b>Hua Hin</b>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hua Hin Train Station</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The train station is built in the reign of King Rama VI. It is a wooden building with Thai concept and painted brightly in yellow and red. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Very vintage-y feel, don't you think so???</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The railway</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fancy a train ride to Hua Hin? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is this <b>royal waiting room</b> just next to the train station </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hua Hin is a royal seaside getaway town. In those old days, train is the only alternative way (besides boat) to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok. Therefore, this waiting room is built for the royal family. </span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My<a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/"> lovely friends</a> are now <b>Hua Hin</b>. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both of them make me miss Hua Hin so muchie. Awww... </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more places of attraction in Hua Hin, kindly view <b><a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/02/thailand-trip-2011-summary-5d4n.html">Trip Summary</a></b>; or view my other post on the <b><a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/04/plearnwan-eco-vintage-village-hua-hin.html">very old-school village - PlearnWan, Hua Hin</a></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here you go, a new fine dining place </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Upper Deck</b> is located right above Tanzini; overlooking the magnificent view of KL; featuring the unique seasonal menu that changes every 2 weeks resulted from the creative energies between executive chef, Johnny Fua and Upper Deck sous chef, Alven Tan.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to an invitation from Goldis Berhad and Gladys, together with a few other bloggers, we were invited to fine dine in <b>Upper Deck</b> and we had a chance to indulge the luxurious six course dinner on that evening. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We kicked start with the <b>crab cake </b>topped<b> with chip</b> and served with a refreshing piece of cucumber; and prettily decorated with sauce / syrup. The minced crab was light but explosive with flavours. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Appetizer:</i> Baby Lobster Tail Salad</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caramelized scallop, edamame puree & Carpaccio scallop, crab roe emulsion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh scallop was grilled and served on a bed of edamame puree. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carpaccio scallop with crab roe emulsion was creamy and melted away when I had it between my hard palate and tongue. I love this. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Soup:</i> Momotaro Tomato Gazpacho</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chilled momotaro tomato succo, tiger prawn salsa timbale & apple mint oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's all about the art here! The soup came lovely in pinkish orangey colour. Hah, warm colour can actually boost one's appetite. Momotaro tomato flavoured the soup well. I like the light tangy sourish taste of soup that ended up a refreshing note in my tummy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kampungboycitygal.com/">She</a> loves this!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Starter:</i> Butternut Squash Cappellacci</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Uni, Uni, Uni (sea urchin in Japanese)!!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another flavourful dish of the night. With cappellacci stuffed with creamy butternut squashed; topped with air-flown fresh sea urchin and garnished with avrugi caviar.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Or: </i>Pacific Rainbow Trout</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dole Sweet Corn Risotto, Black Truffle, Styria Pumpkin Seed Oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crispy skin and succulent sweet flesh, combined with black truffles and sweet corn risotto; special and perfect combination. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Intermezzo</b></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1824 Beef Tenderloin & Cheek</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I am not a beef-taker, feel free to read further description from<a href="http://kampungboycitygal.com/2011/08/upper-deck-tanzini-g-tower-hotel-kuala-lumpur/"> kampungboycitygal</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lamb Rack in Granola Bar Crust</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;">The lamb rack appeared to be pinkish in the center and some even thought </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">that</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;"> it was undercooked. But I love my lamb rack this way; the lamb was juicier, tenderer and not overly done. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;">Upon explanation from Chef Johnny, he told us that he used <i>sous-vide</i> (French for "under vacuum") technique to prepare the lamb rack. So, the lamb rack was sealed in the airtight plastic bag and water bath for some times at a predetermined temperature. And the purpose is to cook the lamb rack evenly. not overly cook it and "lock" the juice inside the lamb rack</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look, I can have a garden on my plate! The "soil" and "plants" were all edible. How cute!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <b>sweet ending</b> of the night was <b>profiteroles</b> that filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. The banana and coconut ice cream was quite a surprising combination. I did not know they both compatible well. However, the ice cream was too icy cold and the pastry was too frozenly hard to my liking. Overally, I still enjoyed the creative combination of ice cream with touches of chocolate sauce. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cup of <b>coffee</b> to go with the sweet ending. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dear gentlemen, here is another option for you to impress your date or loved one during the special occasion. The great thing is, it won't hurt your wallet badly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the dinner may take up to 3 hours or more (for 6 course dinner like us), I would suggest you to come here earlier (probably 6.30 - 7pm); take your own sweet time for photo-taking; have you seats here and watch the dusk to fall and the light-up city centre; and then enjoy the meal slowly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Level 29, G Tower, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jalan Tun Razak, KL</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: 03-2168 1899</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Opens only for dinner, except on Sundays</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>No a la carte selections. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>RM 155++ for four courses, RM 185++ for five courses and RM 215++ for six courses. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Menu varies every 2 weeks. </i></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-78744187821419601022011-09-23T08:55:00.001+08:002011-09-26T09:50:33.335+08:00The Bridge over River Kwai @ Kanchanaburi City<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feel free to view my previous write up on <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/07/amphoes-muang-river-kwai-hotel.html">Kanchanaburi Town</a>. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for <b>trip summary</b>, please view <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/02/thailand-trip-2011-summary-5d4n.html">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The greatest attractions in Kanchanaburi are the historical bridge over the River Kwai and the death railway. The railways connects Thailand and Burma; built by the empire of Japan during the World War 2. Forced labour - Asian labours and allied prisoner of war (POWs) were used in its construction. Almost half of the prisoners worked in this project died from disease, maltreatment and accident. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is even filmed as <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050212/">The Bridge on the River Kwai </a>where it borrows the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942-43 for its historical settings.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here, I am going to share up some photos I have taken during my visit to the River Kwai. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On one end, there are folks selling souvenirs such as Jade, and tee shirt and goodies. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pan Fried Radish Cake </span>香煎萝卜糕</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(RM 4.80)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>BBQ Pork Bun 酱王叉烧包 </b>(RM 4.80 for 3 pcs)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love their <b>BBQ Pork Pastry</b>; the pork was well seasoned, being not overly salty or sweet. Their <b>Siew Mai</b> was good too; flavourful and packed with pork and shrimps meat. Though the <b>Rice Noodles Roll</b> was not the smoothest one I have had, their dried chili flakes and shrimps that came along with the dish was the star! We had most of our dim sum with this chili instead of the chili sauce provided. <b>Sze Chuan Dumplings</b> came sourish, hot and spicy; that was another dish we heart. <b>Sai Yong Wanton Noodles</b> was lovely too; the egg noodles were springy and QQ in texture while the wanton(s) with large shrimps were huge. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <b>Egg Tarts </b>were not something I fancy. Yes, they had flaky pastries but they were overpowering with artificial custard taste instead of the real egg-y flavour. I find <b>Steamed Scallop</b> is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">priced slightly on the higher side. It came in only a miniature piece and only a small thin layer of scallop was stuff in it. As for the other dim sum(s) I did not describe in text, they were just okay to go after. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jade Pot Steamboat Restaurant 一品锅</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No 413, Batu 5,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(opposite Pearl Point Shopping Mall)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This stall owner (the uncle) is very patience in preparing every plates of<b><i> chee cheong fun</i></b>. He will flip open the <b><i>chee cheong fun</i></b> and lay them flat; then add a little sesame oil and chop them horizontally to create the <i>kuey teow</i>-liked noodles. Finally top it with the sauce and garnish with the fragrant toasted white sesame. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">White silky smooth <i><b>chee cheong fan</b></i> drenched with homemade black sweet sauce (<i>tim zheong</i>) and home-grinded chilli sauce. Toss-toss everything together to create a well balanced flavour in every strand of<i> chee cheong fun</i>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I find their CCF is quite addictive and will have it at least once a week for breakfast or lunch.<i> Slurrrp Slurrrp... </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you don't fancy <i>tim zheong</i>, you can try this version of <i><b>chee cheong fun </b></i>which is drizzled with chilli sauce and soy sauce. Not to forget the pickled green chilli that go great with the <i>chee cheong fun</i>, this plate of CCF is something my mum loves. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides sauces, there is the <b>curry version of <i>chee cheong fun</i></b> too; comes loaded with curry and tofu bok and fried pig skin. <i>Hmmm</i>, taste similar to curry <i>kuey teow</i> as the <i>chee cheong fun </i>has soaked up the curry sauce. Bear in mind that the curry version is quite limited in quantity. Do come earlier if you wish to try their curry <i>chee cheong fun</i>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Happy Malaysia Day</i> and have a great weekend ahead :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located at the same row with Domino's Pizza and <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2007/07/sun-ming-restaurant-taman-connaught-bhp.html">Restoran Sun Ming</a> (famous for the roasted duck); Restoran You Lee will be at the corner end. </span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-29345418850464509882011-09-13T08:44:00.001+08:002011-09-19T14:29:53.699+08:00Sumptuous Desserts @ The Gardens<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Durian</b></i> is everyone's favourite in Malaysia; golden yellow in colour with creamy-like texture. Every year during the <i>durian</i> season, people will hunt after D24, or <i>zhuk geok</i>, or the latest babe - <i>Mao Shan Wong</i>. Some will go for the sweet one while the others may love the one with bitter-taste. Well I have to say I am a little odd (though I am a Malaysian); I tried hard and very hard to accept this Malaysians' favourite. However, my gustatory and olfactory system just seems to anti it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was at <b>Sumptuous Desserts</b> with the couples from <a href="http://www.eatonlylar.com/">eatonlylar </a>and <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">broughtup2share </a>one evening, sampling the famous little delicacies made of durians. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since their desserts are made of durians, then why am I here???</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read on and you will get to find out why. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Durian Pancake</b> or also known as "Durian Bantal" in BM (RM 10 for a box of 6)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of their best sellers. From the appearance, they do look like cute little pillow. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Within the thinly piece of crepe, it was loaded with real durian fruits and the finest fluffy cream. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sumptuous Desserts </b>uses only local durian,<b> </b>mainly D24, 101 and clone durian in their pancakes. As I didn't sample this, feel free to view <a href="http://www.eatonlylar.com/dessert/sumptuous-desserts">eatonlylar </a>for further descriptions. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Same as Durian Pancake; it was made with thinly piece of crepe, loaded with <i>cempedak</i> flesh and fluffy cream. Tastewise, it was not too overpowering; not too sweet and tasted as though you have <i>cempedak</i> fruits with soft fluffy cream without messing up your hands with cream. Innovative! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Mango Pancake</b> (RM 10 for a box of 6)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this the most as it has the lightest flavours among 3 pancakes. The green coloured crepe comes from <i>pandan</i> juice</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Same as the other pancakes, it was packed with fresh mango flesh and cream. Due to the unpredictable nature of the mangoes, the <b>mango pancake</b> may vary from time to time, some may be slightly sweeter or sourish than one another. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sumptuous Desserts</b> also uses durian in<b> Hokkaido cakes </b>(RM 7 for a box of 3)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of cream or custard cream you find in the normal Hokkaido cake / <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2010/06/hokkaido-chiffon.html">Hokkaido Chiffon Cake</a>, this one is filled with durian cream. I nibbled a little on the spongy cake (not the cream). It was light and fluffy in texture; and yep, it was intense with strong flavour from durian cream. The couples love it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the final one for durian lovers - <b>Durian Cream Puff</b> (RM 7 for a box of 3)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sumptuous Desserts</b> sells only freshly daily made desserts. No artificial colouring or preservative are used in their pancakes as well as other desserts. Only fresh juice is used to colour the crepe. Therefore, the desserts must be consumed within the day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to <b>Sumptuous Desserts</b> and Steven for the lovely invitation. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sumptuous Desserts Kiosk</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mid Valley City, KL</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: 012-372 8848<span id="goog_2125936331"></span><span id="goog_2125936332"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-17380482486245646142011-09-08T09:09:00.001+08:002011-09-13T13:25:28.546+08:00Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Pavilion KL<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yay, dinner time!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant</b> is our new love. Together with my <a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/">Partners-in-crime</a>, we hopped over Pavilion KL for a casual evening dinner. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kari Kari Pasta </b>(RM 5.90) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'MS Mincho';"><b>カリカリバスタ</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mum always nags, do not play with your food! But, you are allowed to do so here!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tsubuse Mentai Potato Salad</b> (RM 12.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provided with the masher, you have got to mash everything up to form the potato salad. Do mash it evenly to create a well balance taste in every spoonful of your mashed potato. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tokujo Irodori Sushi </b>(RM 20.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assorted sushi made of salmon, unagi (eel), tuna. The ingredients were fresh and superb. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hiroshima Okonomiyaki</b> (Rm 16.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a flavourful Japanese Pancake that made of batter and with ingredients such as shrimps, meat and lots of cabbages. The cooked okonomiyaki is then drizzled with sweet okonomiyaki sauce, <i>aonori</i> (seaweeds), mayonnaise and finally tipped with lots of bonito flakes. The bonito flakes danced prettily while the pancake was still hot. It is quite a filling one as noodles is part of the ingredients too! Great for sharing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Kushiyaki Moriawase</b> (RM 16.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assorted skewers that come with beef with springs onions and asparagus, chicken thighs, wings, and soft bones. Sadly, it was not as good as the one I had in <a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/08/yashiki-yakitori-bar-viva-home.html">Yashiki</a>. Lack of smoky fragrant taste and not char enough. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Unagi Kamameshi</b> (RM 19.90)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This eel pot rice is not something ordinary. You will have to wait for about 20 minutes for the rice to cook.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the rice is cooked, add in the lovely unagi.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rice was really flavourful as it was infused with <i>dashi</i>, mushrooms, and essences from the other ingredients. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gyuniku Sukiyaki Nabe</b> (Rm 24.90)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the Japanese hot pot where juicy pink beef slices are part of their main ingredients. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Allow it to shimmer with other condiments such as <i>shitake</i> and <i>enokitake</i>, tofu, chinese cabbage and leeks. When the soup is starting to boil, stir an egg into the broth to create a smoother texture. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Watami </b>offers an extensive menu. from appetizers to sushi and sashimi, and yakitori and grilled stuff to ramen and rice, and finally desserts. We will return for more... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Watami Malaysia: Japanese Casual Restaurant</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">C4.04.00, Level 4,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pavilion KL shopping mall,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">55100 Kuala Lumpur.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: +6 03-2141 6671</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Khun Thai Restaurant serves delicious authentic Thai cuisine where they emphasize on seafood and grilled stuff; and allow the customer to dine al fresco-ly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ambiance is kind of romantic when the dusk falls. One can choose to dine 'indoor' (tables under a roof) or 'outdoor' (under the bamboo and straw huts), cute and romantic, don't you think so?! But you may find yourself dueling with the mosquitoes sometimes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started off with our favourite Thai appetizer, <b>Mieng Kam</b>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wrap up the toasted peanuts, chopped bird eyes chilies, chopped shallots, lime cubes, dried shrimps, ginger cubes, and toasted coconut flakes with betel leaves. Then, drizzle the sweet sauce over it before popping it into your mouth. <i>Munch munch munch</i>... It was explosive with flavours. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Claypot glass noodles with prawn </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">was fragrant and good but it was not as memorable as the one I had in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ivyaiwei.blogspot.com/2011/07/amphoes-muang-river-kwai-hotel.html">Kanchanaburi</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Thailand.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lab gai - Northern Thai style sauteed minced chicken </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(RM 10)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry as I can't recall the name of the fish. The fish was really fresh and succulent just </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with a touch of parsley, chillies and chopped gingers.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so, these are the fish that made the dish. They are not very pretty looking but but but don't judge the book by its cover, they taste great!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Steamed large Mantis Prawns</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (their mantis prawns are priced by sizes and weight) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>and La-la Clams</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> were the stars of the evening. The fresh, fat, juicy and firm prawns and clams were steamed with slices of garlic and chopped cili padi. We polished the plate clean; the soup tasted really fresh and full with essences from the prawns and clams. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pricewise, it is reasonable; about RM 180 for 5 of us inclusive of drinks, rice, and tit bits. The most expensive dish will be the Mantis Prawns and La-la Clams. Afterall, they are the fresh catch and priced accordingly to season and quantity. I would say it is quite reasonable. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fancy this Thai restaurant but never want to travel far to Butterworth?! No worry, they have branches in PJ and Kepong too! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Khun Thai Village Restaurant</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No. 104, Jalan Permatang Tengah,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12300 Butterworth</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://khunthai.com/?cpage=Nzc%3D&p=NzI%3D">Map Here</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No. 6, Jalan 5/44,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Petaling Garden,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">off Jalan Gasing,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">46000 Petaling Jaya.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Khun Thai Village Restaurant (Kepong)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17A & 18A, Jalan Desa 2/8,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Desa Aman Puri,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">52100 Kepong</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: 012-490 5220</span><br />
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</span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13946183.post-70751895864298356902011-09-03T11:15:00.001+08:002011-09-05T10:46:33.632+08:00Royal Vietnam @ Starhill Gallery<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Royal Vietnam</b> is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant; serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a fine dining concept, has just opened its door about 2 months ago in Starhill Gallery. They are specializing in the royal cuisine that was once created for kings and queens in Vietnam. Besides that, their Chef consultant was the personal chef of some Vietnamese VVIPs!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ambiance was rather grand; decorated with classy wooden furniture and colourful Vietnamese silk lantern; dimly lit to create a posh-feel. The waitresses were dressed prettily in <strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1pt; color: #262626; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;">Áo</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #262626;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;"> Dài while the waiters were dressed in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">their</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 115%;"> traditional costume too.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dragons were beautifully crafted out of carrots while the body consisted of prawn salad. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh by the way, dragon (like us Chinese) is considered as one of the lucky animals to the Vietnamese. </span></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peacock inspired dish. The feather tails were made out of salted egg rolls. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Pho bo dac biet</i></b>, the <b>beef noodles soup</b> is something not to be missed. The bowl of silky flat noodles was loaded with lots of beef slices, beef balls and covered with flavourful broth. Add in some <i>chili padi</i> to give an extra kick to your bowl of noodles. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, we ended our meal with a cup of aromatic <b>Vietnamese Dripped Coffee</b>. <i>Yummm</i>...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starhill Feast Gallery,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jalan Bukit Bintang,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kuala Lumpur.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tel: +6 03 2143 9778</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More review:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.broughtup2share.com/2011/07/royale-vietnam-a-vietnamese-fine-dining-restaurant-starhill-gallery/">BroughtUp2Share</a></span>ai weihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14753745344137136815noreply@blogger.com9