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Tasty Toasted Bun @ Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok

Apr

2017

By vkeong In our many trips to Thailand, we have never bothered to queue for food because there are so many selections available. Even for After You, we simply returned early the next day when the cafe was practically empty. But we made an exception for these unassuming looking toasted buns in Bangkok’s Chinatown (Yaowarat) ...

A Diet for Getting Older and Staying Healthy

Apr

2017

By noreply@blogger.com (The Yum List) Eat the way you should have been eating when you were younger. Ok, so that might be a bit of a pithy answer, but it’s also true. As we get older our bodies tire of the constant liquid and solid abuse and start to let us know what’s not going ...

Huang Chang Chicken Rice @ Batu Berendam, Melaka – NOT GOOD

Apr

2017

By vkeong No offense to people who love Huang Chang Chicken Rice and willing to queue for it, but personally I think it’s terrible. In fact, the worst chicken rice I have ever had in Melaka. From what I understand, many people recommend this place because it’s cheaper than the rest. But cheaper does not ...

Naughty Nuri’s @ Atria Shopping Gallery

Apr

2017

By vkeong When Naughty Nuri’s opened their first outlet outside Bali at Desa Sri Hartamas, we were so excited that we checked it out immediately. While the food was generally delicious, we left disappointed due to the the small serving size. 2 years later, the same group of us were invited to experience the improved ...

KY eats – Brunch at Podgy and the Banker, Sri Hartamas

Apr

2017

By KY A couple years ago when the topic of coffee came up, I believe it was probably David, an avid coffee drinker of mine who mentioned the name Podgy and the Banker as one of his favorite places for a good cuppa, and thanks to that rather unique name for a cafe, it stuck ...

Hainanese Coffee & Toast @ Hiap Hing Kopitiam, Batu Caves

Apr

2017

By vkeong Hiap Hing coffee shop in Batu Caves is famous for their Hainanese drinks, ‘bao’ and toast. Last weekend, we dropped by for tea break and had a good time. Although it was way past lunch hour and most of the food stalls have closed, customers were still streaming in for a cuppa. The ...

Wantan Mee @ Tengkera Kampung Sembilan, Melaka

Apr

2017

By vkeong If you are serious about looking for good food in Melaka without all the touristy stuff, Jalan Tengkera is the place to be. Even after repeated visits here, I can still something new worth recommending. While waiting for our duck noodle at Soon Yen, I noticed this noodle stall next door that was ...

Penang Kuantan Road Original Curry Mee @ Restoran Mei Keng

Apr

2017

By vkeong Attention Penang curry mee lovers, you should know that the Kuantan Road Penang curry mee in OUG is now available in PJ too. The 3 weeks old stall at Mei Keng coffee shop is manned by the father while his sons continue to operate the original stall in OUG. He decided to branch ...

Lim Fried Chicken – LCF @ SS2, Petaling Jaya

Apr

2017

By vkeong I have always wanted to try Lim Fried Chicken (LFC) but even their nearest branch is almost an hour’s drive away for me. Now that they have set up a new branch in SS2, there’s no excuse for me not to drop by anymore. However, the experience was a disappointment. I wouldn’t say ...

Sukishi Japanese Sukiyaki & Sushi Buffet @ The Starling

Apr

2017

By vkeong It’s not hard to find shabu shabu or steamboat restaurants that serves pork, but it’s a challenge when you are in a shopping mall. Luckily, Sukishi exists. Sukishi is a Japanese Sukiyaki & Sushi buffet restaurant that serves 4 kinds of meat: chicken, lamb, beef and more importantly pork. There are 4 types ...

No Name Siham Stall @ Taman Asean, Melaka

Apr

2017

By vkeong Visitors to Melaka may not know that ‘longkang siham’ is not the only place you can enjoy siham, lala and other shellfish. So if the idea of eating cockles next to the drain with motorcycles zooming by behind you unnerves you, then you should check out the siham stall in Taman Asean. It’s ...

Hong Kong Travelogue Part 2: Unification Of The New And The Old.

Apr

2017

By noreply@blogger.com (sharon loh) During my adolescent years, I had my fair share of Hong Kong drama addiction. One good thing that came out of that was I eventually picked up Cantonese along the way (yes, mainstream media was powerful like that). Hong Kong Space Museum.Garden Of Stars.The view from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier.The Peninsula, ...

KY eats – Best Murtabak at Exotic Curry House, Little India, Klang

Apr

2017

By KY While we have mamak restaurants at pretty much every commercial all throughout the country, it is surprisingly rare to see “proper” Indian restaurants that aren’t the typical mamak style. The difference is subtle, especially when it is a Southern Indian cuisine, but you can always spot the tell-tale sign that beef isn’t on ...

BUILT Custom Burger @ Nu Sentral Mall

Apr

2017

By vkeong Like the name says, BUILT Custom Burgers lets you customize your burger just the way you want it. It’s the offshoot of The Counter which also offers a similar dining concept but in a more casual setting and more affordable price. You can think of BUILT as a Subway for burgers and you ...

Bonfire Restaurant & Bar @ The Starling Mall PJ – One Or Two?

Apr

2017

By noreply@blogger.com (sharon loh) In my To-Eat-List, there are typically two key categories of restaurants. One – A restaurant which serves conventional dishes, executed really well, at an affordable price. It’s also categorized as the default restaurant list, consisting of places which I’d typically revisit only when I’m uninspired to try new things. Two – ...

Tau Fu Far @ Tai Soo No.1 Famous Dessert, Ipoh

Apr

2017

By vkeong For some reason, if you mention about eating Funny Mountain’s tau fu fah in Ipoh, you will receive flak from some people. Why? Because they think it’s a tourist trap and they are overcharging for a bowl of tau fu far which you can finish in a few scoops. Just for the record, ...

Where To Find The Ultimate Pampering Experience in NYC

Apr

2017

By noreply@blogger.com (The Yum List) Going to a spa is a great way to start or finish off any weekend getaway, especially when your aim is to completely relax. In New York City, there are an endless amount of spas available at your fingertips, but which ones specifically stand out? You want to be pampered, ...

Let’s Makan Lolli Stick Waffle @ Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka

Apr

2017

By vkeong If you don’t know yet, Dataran Pahlawan has launched a Let’s Makan Campaign for the entire month of April 2017. Basically, you get to enjoy special dining offers at participating food tenants in the mall. Besides Tappers Cafe and Molten Chocolate Cafe, Lolli Stick Waffle is also one of them. By quoting “LETSMAKANLOLLISTICK” ...

Premium Course @ Yakiniku Toraji, The Table Isetan The Japan Store

Apr

2017

By vkeong It has been 2 months since Yakiniku Toraji opened its door at The Table, Isetan The Japan Store. It’s now one of our top places to go for Japanese BBQ and we have never been let down by their quality of meat and good service. Based on our observation, other customers also share ...

KY eats – Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh, Klang

Apr

2017

By KY While you can get bak kut teh all around the clock in Klang, it is still mostly a breakfast option for most natives around here. So prior to work a few weeks ago, I decided to head to one of the more popular old school bkt places to get my morning fix – ...

Milkshake Factory @ Nu Sentral Mall, KL Sentral

Apr

2017

By vkeong We were at Nu Sentral earlier today to watch Fast and Furious 8 and spotted Milkshake Factory just two shop lots away from the cinema. It’s kind of rare to see a milkshake bar in KL because the beverage market seems to be dominated by juice, coffee and tea. Since we had some ...

Bai Wei Cuisine 百味浓 @ Desa Sri Hartamas

Apr

2017

By vkeong Bai Wei Cuisine is the latest restaurant to open in Desa Sri Hartamas. After knowing they serve mee pok, we came here immediately the next day to try it out. Their signature mee pok is RM7.50 a bowl and can be considered reasonably priced for Desa Sri Hartamas area. The sambal is served ...

Eden Dim Sum City 伊甸点心城 @ Bandar Menjalara, Kepong

Apr

2017

By vkeong There are not many places that serve dim sum at night in KL since it’s something people usually eat in the day. But for some reason there are a couple of restaurants in Kepong that open till late. The sad thing about this is that only one or two are actually worth your ...

Somsak Pu Ob Seafood Glass Noodle @ Khlong San, Bangkok

Apr

2017

By vkeong Our first attempt to eat at Somsak Pu Ob did not go as planned because they were not open. But in hindsight that was a blessing in disguise, or else we wouldn’t have ended up at Che Peak (Jay Piek). Since I have tried both seafood with glass noodle stalls, I can now ...

Tappers Café @ Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka

Apr

2017

By vkeong While I was still working in Cyberjaya, Tappers Café was our regular place for lunch. Besides their signature colonial dishes such as Hainanese Chicken Chop, Tappers Café’s sensibly priced menu also features a wide range of local and Western cuisine. So they are bound to have something for my multinational department. One of ...

Ru Di Fook Noodle Bar @ Kota Damansara KL – Something A Little Different.

Apr

2017

By noreply@blogger.com (sharon loh) Nowadays, when I visit new restaurants, I subconsciously hope for something a little different and perhaps, a tinge more exciting. Big breakfast? I’d liked to give that a boring pass. It’s all about creating new eating experiences. The conventional-norm doesn’t seem to work well with my taste buds anymore. Must have; ...

Egg Tarts @ Nam Heong 南香茶餐室, Ipoh

Apr

2017

By vkeong Can’t believe it had been 10 years since the first time I came to Nam Heong. The coffee shop is busy as usual and customers still come for their freshly baked egg tarts, dim sum, white coffee and char koay teow. Although Nam Heong has a number of outlets in shopping malls across ...

VinegPlus Fruit Vinegar Bar @ KL Gateway, Bangsar South

Apr

2017

By vkeong If you have been looking for an alternative to fruit juice and coffee – try VinegPlus‘ fruit vinegar drinks. VinegPlus is a local fruit vinegar bar that prides itself in using fruit vinegar in all their drinks. Currently, they have 7 outlets in KL and Penang and all of them are situated in ...

KY eats – Thai Style Hot Pot near Klang Parade

Apr

2017

By KY If you’re looking for dinner at Klang, there are a few repeating themes you’ll see. First and foremost, there’s of course the various bak kut teh restaurants at every other block, followed by seafood & tai chao restaurants, and then if you look closely, there’s also quite a few steamboat/hotpot sort of places. ...

Molten Chocolate Cafe @ Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka

Apr

2017

By vkeong Molten Chocolate Cafe must be every chocoholic’s dream come true. Whether you are looking to satisfy your sweet cravings, a nice cup of coffee or take your little ones to indulge in the chocolate that they love most, Molten Chocolate Cafe should be on your radar. There’s chocolate in almost everything and the ...