tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40880917986828309322024-02-19T19:20:18.617+08:00Lisa Noms!“If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world.” ― J.R.R. Tolkiengettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-76597981623285892152017-11-26T23:04:00.001+08:002017-11-26T23:11:56.942+08:00Tokyo Secret @ Mid Valley MegamallTokyo Secret. The grammatically erroneous shop name that has wonderful freshly baked cheese tarts, with a delightfully fragile crust, filled with cheesy goodness.<br />
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I was very much looking forward to having their signature Cheese Tart when I had learned that a branch had opened up in Mid Valley! Too bad it wasn't like the other branches where you could wait, like vultures, while watching tarts making their rounds in the oven. The visual actually helps to buildup the appetite for the noms.<br />
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To make up for the lack of that, their flagship 'fusion cafe' has taken over the place where there is usually a new F&B outlet that opens then closes after 6 months of failed success - the spot in front of T&CO coffee. Perhaps it is just a cursed spot.<br />
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Anyway, on to my "lunch" - I decided to go with the first item on the spaghetti menu - Spaghetti with Hokkaido Scallops and Roe sauce! First impressions? My, how creamy and orange it looks. Then I was mesmerized by the bonito, dancing above the pile of scallops and spaghetti. <br /><br>
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I counted six scallops, and that made me a very happy camper.<br>
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My Cheese Tart, sadly, did not give me the same satisfaction. Or perhaps it was because I already had a creamy 500kcal nom. The crust cracked and crumbled to my touch as usual, but it wasn't fresh out of the oven, and there was no molten cheese that usually drips all over my fingers.
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As can be seen from the close-up, this is not the usual "Tokyo Secret" cheese tart. It is somewhat overbaked, or baked twice. What a bummer. <br />
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-91311017774477802112017-10-30T01:31:00.001+08:002017-10-30T01:51:04.845+08:00Homemade Portobello Quiche, with cheese from The Milky Whey!The first time I embarked on the journey of making a quiche, I didn't know that 6 months later, there would have been 15-20 quiches baked and under the belt. With just 1 hour of prep and cook time, this versatile pie lasts 3-4 days and fits right into busy schedules. <br> <br>
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Heated up and served with a salad, quiches have become a staple in my household, so much so that I even know they actually originated from Germany! Easily switch up the flavours by swapping cheeses, vegetable base or meat toppings. Think Pizzahut or Dominos with their pizzas...
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<div align=center>Quiche with goats cheese (before the egging)</div><br>
Today's quiche will not be made with goats cheese, but rather Raclette cheese from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/milkywheycheese/">Milky Whey Cheese</a> (what an awesome name)! I only just discovered through <a href="https://www.bfm.my/">BFM radio</a> that Malaysia has its own Cheese Queen, and prompty bought some wonderful cheese from her booth at <a href="http://www.riuh.com.my/">Riuh APW Bangsar</a>.
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<div align=center>Cheese for the perfect quiche. </div>
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<b>Ingredients : <b></b></b>
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1) Pampas Puff pastry (short crust works as well) <br>
2) Butter and flour (for the pie tray) <br>
3) Raclette! (goats cheese, feta, or parmesan works too) <br>
4) One whole yellow onion, sliced<br>
5) Portobello mushrooms (better than button mushrooms)<br>
6) Marjoram herbs (or other similar herbs)<br>
7) 6 Brussel sprouts, diced (or Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli)<br>
8) 6 eggs<br>
9) Sour cream (or whipped cream) <br>
10) Crispy streaky bacon (optional)
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<b>Steps : </b><br>
Prepare the pie base : Mould the store bought pastry onto the buttered/floured pie tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes at 180C. Sautee the onions, mushrooms, and vegetables until soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix eggs with cream in a separate bowl.
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Assemble the pie : Put sauteed vegetables onto pastry, drizzle cheeses all over, pour in egg mixture, and top with meat. Bake for 30 minutes at 180C. That's it!
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<div align=center>Before the egging.</div>
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<div align=center>Golden yellow, portobello and raclette cheese quiche</div>
<br>The best bite is the first bite.
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-62878571757556603932017-02-09T22:54:00.001+08:002017-02-11T00:03:19.264+08:00Review of Bangkok House @ Sunway GizaThai food has three distinctive flavours - sweet, sour, and spicy. In between that, fragrant thai herbs burst through and keeps you coming back for more!<br> <br>
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<div align=center>The Panasonic GX85 with a macro lens</div><br>
My new toy, the Panasonic GX85 has built in image stabilization and flutters oh so gently in my palms when the shutter is pressed. A delightful gadget it is - and below, a showcase of its powers:
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<div align=center>Green chicken curry</div>
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<div align=center>Another staple, classic pandan chicken</div>
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<div align=center>Fried chicken with ginger. You can't have too much chicken when ushering in the year of the chicken!</div>
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<div align=center>Thai Fish with lots of herbs and spices</div>
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com011G, Sunway Giza Mall, Jalan PJU 5/14, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.1510838 101.59171300000003-12.8541112 80.937416000000027 19.1562788 122.24601000000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-51415556359531903792017-02-05T01:14:00.003+08:002017-02-05T01:20:27.838+08:00Happy hoppin' on the MRT<p>Who could resist a free ride on the MRT that launched but isn't connected? Well, one does not have any choice when car keys fall into pieces, literally. </p>
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<p>So off we go to take a free ride on the MRT. Uber becomes too expensive when you need to travel from one end of Selangor to the other. While not fully completed, we decided to check it out anyway since we were stuck in Sunway Damansara. The access to the MRT station from Sunway Giza mall was just a short walk away.</p>
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<div align=center>Keeping out the jumpers from the tracks</div>
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<div align=center>Three shades of blue</div>
<p>The MRT was pretty empty, which is expected given that you can't really get onto it from a different line but hopefully that will change once everything is completed. In the mean time, it is possible to catch a shuttle bus from Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station to KL Sentral. </p>
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<div align=center>Those in Kajang can go shopping in Damansara real soon</div>
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<div align=center>No warnings to "hold the handrail..."</div>
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<div align=center>This might come in handy one day.</div>
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<div align=center>New buses</div>
<p>Overall it was a pleasant journey that cost RM 0.</p>
<br>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-1153995510983297332017-02-04T21:36:00.001+08:002017-02-05T13:51:38.099+08:00Authentic Thai Green Curry @ Home<p>The best meals are home made and have no more than 10 ingredients in them. It might not be as convenient as buying food from the shop, but the portions, quality of ingredients are handpicked, cleaned, sliced and diced with love care. Plus it just tastes better unless you're going up against a restaurant serving up a 10 course meal. </p>
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<div align=center>Today we're using Kanokwan from Thailand! It is not so spicy to me, but consider yourself warned on the spiciness level.</div>
<b>Ingredients :</b> <br>
(1) Coconut Milk<br>
(2) Tomatoes<br>
(3) Onions<br>
(4) Coriander<br>
(5) Thai Basil<br>
(6) Brinjal<br>
(7) Chicken<br>
(8) Kaffir Lime Leaves<br>
(9) Potatoes<br>
(10) Green Curry Paste<br>
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<div align=center>Thai Basil - what an amazing herb.</div>
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Heat up the pan and saute the onions in a little bit of olive oil. Pour in coconut milk, mix in the green curry paste and bring to boil. Add potatoes (which have been pre microwaved for 5 minutes), chicken, and why not everything else too! (thai basil, brinjal, kaffir lime leaves, tomatoes). Add little bit of water and bring to boil. Cook until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked. </p>
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<div align=center>Tada! Green Curry with lots of chicken, brinjals and potatoes in less than 30 minutes</div>
<p>I always make the mistake of adding too many brinjal and chicken, resulting in a pan that is almost overflowing... but no regrets there! And the only thing better than green chicken curry, is green chicken curry with black rice.
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-54315610069879777062016-02-09T21:42:00.001+08:002016-02-09T22:54:18.085+08:00Barat, Vegetarian Mediterranean Restaurant @ Lorong Kurau, BangsarOn the eve of the eve of Chinese New Year, while picking up an order of blueberry cheesecake from Su's Cakes for Kicks, we found ourselves in Lorong Kurau, a nice little enclave in Bangsar. While exploring this corner, we came across "Barat" (translates to "West"), which we were told was the sister cafe of Ganga Cafe (right next to it).
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The chef was very welcoming, inviting us to try their new restaurant, and the accompanying degustation menu, themed "A Mediterranean Vegetarian Culinary Experience" for the price of RM 88! - Who could say no to such an auspicious number especially when the lunar new year is just around the corner?
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First up, complimentary wholemeal bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Remember to save some bread for dipping into your sauces, ala true mediterranean style in the later dishes!
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup - it's not your regular plain ole' pumpkin soup, but one that is spiced, with herbs and candied ginger of somesort, giving a nice spicy kick to the creamy pumpkin soup. We loved it.
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Arugula, Rockets and Mandarin Orange in sesame dressing - Fried in batter, the mandarin orange is a curiosity. Perhaps it is my prejudice against fried fruits, because others seemed to enjoy it, but I thought the deep fried mandarin orange did not go so well with the salad.
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Grilled sweet pepper with cheese stuffing, and Roasted Romano with Prunes in Herb Oil - hands down the best of the evening! I have a feeling that even a full portion would still leave us wanting for more of this.
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Diving into the mains, the Mushroom Zuchini Aglio Olio with Grilled Lemons is delectable. Refreshing, and crunchy from the thin strips of zuchini and wonderfully spiced. Another favourite I would love to have in full serving.
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Fettuccine with Pistachio nuts in Carbonara sauce.
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Curried Cous Cous, with grilled Asparagus, Baby carrots, Sunflower seeds and Pomegranate dressing.
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Pesto, Pesto, Pesto.
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Endive with berries - an amusing crunch pleasing to both the eyes and the palette.
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Watermelon Gespacho - I would order a gallon of this! I believe it tasted like watermelon with a hint of bitterness from the cucumbers, and a very delightful sweetness from a secret ingredient which left us guessing.
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Some people would shudder at the thought of nomming meatless meals, let alone a vegetarian-degustation meal, but we were happy that we ended our night in moderation - nomming a uniquely varied, beautifully crafted vegan menu. This was a very creative and original sampler menu and certainly worth experiencing while it is still available. Just a side note to big eaters ... you might want to order 2 sets instead of just one.
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No regrets coming to Barat, and we are anxiously looking forward to their a'la carte menu.
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com019, Lorong Kurau, Taman Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.1224054 101.671091100000013.1223434 101.67101210000001 3.1224673999999997 101.67117010000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-72086556383847451192015-12-05T17:01:00.000+08:002015-12-05T17:05:58.213+08:00Salted Egg York Croissant @ Le Bread Days, SS2I love croissants, so much so I paid to join a baking class to learn how to make them at <a href="http://www.thedoughbatter.com/" target="_new">The Dough And Batter</a>. Unfortunately that was when I realized that it is no small feat to make them from scratch ... but it gives you a new sense of appreciate for these flaky, crispy, buttery delights.
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Recently, there has been a hype for Molten Salted Egg York Croissants at a cafe in SS2, so popular that people were getting angry if they couldn't get a croissant! Wow! I decided to join the queue one morning to see what the hype was all about, only succeeding the third time. It's doable if you live near the place, which I do on weekends. To my surprise, on my third try, a trio from Singapore had waken up at 3am in the morning to drive down to KL just for this. Now that's some serious dedication!
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I realized that I have actually been to this cafe before a year back to check out their bread offerings, and it was relatively empty a year back. These days, it is packed to the brim ...
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Finally, my croissants! Were they good? Well, lets put it this way - What doesn't go well with salted egg york? It's like dipping chocolate into a bowl of molten chocolate, or eating candy with caramel sauce ...
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They weren't piping hot, but the salted egg york was creamy and molten. Egg york started oozing out from the other end of the croissant after my first bite. What a mess! I had spent 40 minutes in total just queueing, paying and waiting for my turn. Is it worth the money? Yes (RM 6.90). The calories? Yes. The time? Probably not ... :) But it's definitely worth trying once.
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To be honest, the underdogs - strawberry cheese croissants were my favourite.
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com068, Jalan SS 2/72, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.1187363 101.625746499999993.1186743000000003 101.62566749999999 3.1187983 101.62582549999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-69666201579035266272015-08-02T00:12:00.000+08:002015-08-02T00:20:15.781+08:00Magnum Designer Ice-cream @ IOI City Mall, PutrajayaKids are so spoiled for choices these days when it comes to ice-cream and special treats, so much so it's no longer special when they're given a treat. Enter Magnum cafe in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. An upmarket ice-cream cafe with so many frills that thrills one's tummy.
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The Trifle was the day's undertaking. I had two free vouchers to savour this delight and was going to pass it up because it looked so sinful. Thankfully I had my mom and sister with me to share the burden of consuming this monstrosity. Behold! Not one, but two Magnum Trifles!
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<div align="center">"Cashew Meringue, Mascarpone Cream, Honey Balsamic Cream, White Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Magnum, Freeze Dried Raspberries and Strawberries." </div>
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<div>Whoever conceptualized the menu must have had a lots of fun doing it. Heaping spoonfuls of sweet nothings onto an already caloric dessert by itself. Flipping through the menu (and ignoring the price), you can begin to understand why Hansel & Gratel from the Brothers Grimm fell for the witch's evil trickery to lure them into her lair. </div>
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<div>If you compare this with the picture in the menu, it is pretty much WYSIWYG, except for the smaller strawberries which no one really gives a damn about :P We loved everything about it and were scrapping hopelessly at the corners of the jar to get the last lickylicky noms out (the the point of contemplating dipping our fingers in to help the kitchen crew clean the jars). </div>
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It was indeed a remarkable pleasure, and definitely for sharing.
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Hershey chocolate kisses shaped lamps in the Magnum cafe.
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<div>Magnum, GE-3, IOI City Mall.</div>
<br><br>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0South Klang Valley Expressway, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia2.9714313 101.712608400000022.9694493 101.71008690000002 2.9734133 101.71512990000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-34619687157501902172014-11-08T14:15:00.002+08:002014-11-08T16:06:27.985+08:00Restoran Periuk Belanga @ Dataran Glomac, Kelana Jaya<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxUC77QgKyae54Tj2nXxVrwrrgM3jm5K5mUEiezeZUYR76KgH1E6CSRWpyQ0Sz53tx8uuVnXsdjYULRGCWSm2ImKluMVxxSiwx2u0y9mdz0vfoN060Z0DOAlg94vzH23kxZ3c5PFO1Dm6/s1600/_1530015.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxUC77QgKyae54Tj2nXxVrwrrgM3jm5K5mUEiezeZUYR76KgH1E6CSRWpyQ0Sz53tx8uuVnXsdjYULRGCWSm2ImKluMVxxSiwx2u0y9mdz0vfoN060Z0DOAlg94vzH23kxZ3c5PFO1Dm6/s400/_1530015.jpg" /></a>
We stumbled across Restoran Periuk Belanga in Kelana Jaya while looking for another restaurant, and to our surprise it was a real find!
The first sign of a good restaurant is that it is always packed during lunch and dinner time. The food was expectedly spicy, but in a good way. Besides, drinks are cheap enough to be ordered twice or even thrice.
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<div align=center>Kasturi Assam Boi for RM 1.80 - green, sweet and sour to taste. </div>
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The menu was organized into standard categories : Set meals, ala carte chicken, fish, beef, squid and vegetables in various styles. On the first try we decided to go ala carte. Portions were small, in accordance with the price, but was surprisingly tasty and delicious.
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<div align=center>Ayam goreng kunyit - Fried Chicken bits with ginger - pop corn sized chicken with the aromatic fragrance of fried ginger - RM 7</div>
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<div align=center>Stir fried kailan with salted fish - RM 6</div>
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<div align=center>Our top 2 favourites at Periuk Belanga - Sambal Squid. The sambal was exquisite, even more so were the squids.</div>
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<div align=center>So good that we order it whenever we eat here. (RM 8)</div>
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Last but not least, presenting Periuk Belanga's Ayam Penyet, RM 8 per set with rice, RM 7 without :
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<div align=center>The chicken was fantastic. Penyet to the core - tender and infused with crushed spices.</div>
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<div align=center>This ayam penyet is our favourite at Periuk Belanga we could have a dozen of it!</div>
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<div align=center>Assam ayam - not for the faint hearted.</div>
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Restoran Periuk Belanga is located in Jalan SS6/20a, Petaling Jaya, near Nasi Lemak Cikgu. A good and cheap spicy eat that is delicious and does not put a hole in the wallet.
<p> gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Jalan SS 6/20a, Ss 6, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.1029658 101.599665500000013.1029658 101.59966550000001 3.1029658 101.59966550000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-74431671092608760162014-04-17T10:20:00.000+08:002014-04-18T14:26:03.628+08:00The Red BeanBag @ Publika, Solaris Dutamas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Feeling in the mood for some <i>atas</i> breakfast, my sis and I made our way to Publika, Solaris Dutamas for a food expedition. We had decided on the Red Beanbag after an extensive research online. Thanks to the gushing reviews of the food there, expectations were high. Indeed, there was a 15 minute queue when we arrived, which to me was A Good Sign (in my theory, the longer the line, the better the food).<br />
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"RM 22 for two eggs."</div>
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"No, chicken eggs. From <i>atas</i> chicken."</div>
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Poached eggs on french toast with smoked salmon, fried mushrooms and Australian spinach topped with hollandaise sauce and salmon roe. The magic was in the buttery french toast.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbh15S91jxg4q1ejvCv2IK5TOynYZOJ_CygGa_H2od1Tqo7J49vdU4u5PhkX8bxdq6Gafer7zPsMehy4BkHGUrtDKE3fZubLwFf9rHflkySiUOS90B6S3-NGEcZzerNjjy_5EZphYyMW4/s1600/Baked+egg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbh15S91jxg4q1ejvCv2IK5TOynYZOJ_CygGa_H2od1Tqo7J49vdU4u5PhkX8bxdq6Gafer7zPsMehy4BkHGUrtDKE3fZubLwFf9rHflkySiUOS90B6S3-NGEcZzerNjjy_5EZphYyMW4/s1600/Baked+egg.jpg" height="352" width="640" /></a>Baked eggs RM 18. </div>
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A hearty mixture of whole runny eggs with Italian sausages, tomato puree, potatoes and Mozzarella cheese. A piping hot affair served with a side of bread, just the right thing for a half-starved, undernourished girl on a rainy Saturday.</div>
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Surprisingly light and fluffly, with a hint of peanut butter in the caramel sauce.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPmxweXEx4ud-UTXD2N9D3q61oD0mI7cpHH6QVVuML6IWFjWnCoyUpNsJu2iJAZROcM0xx13I93-PG1nkASzURXCMKretVgCIt8DwcA4H6TiljA1MsvnqcGhh4U-Dxi7uzOFQdAPLzzI/s1600/Cappuccino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPmxweXEx4ud-UTXD2N9D3q61oD0mI7cpHH6QVVuML6IWFjWnCoyUpNsJu2iJAZROcM0xx13I93-PG1nkASzURXCMKretVgCIt8DwcA4H6TiljA1MsvnqcGhh4U-Dxi7uzOFQdAPLzzI/s1600/Cappuccino.jpg" height="358" width="640" /></a>Cappuccino RM 9. </div>
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<br />MissCowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03598232838453961094noreply@blogger.com1Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Hartamas Heights, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.170997 101.666510000000022.9173199999999997 101.34378650000002 3.424674 101.98923350000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-62652276020148142942013-10-21T01:22:00.001+08:002013-10-22T22:54:04.801+08:00myBurgerLab OUG @ Jalan Awan HijauI had a burger today. I believe I was social media'ed into having one. After seeing promotional posts of myBurgerLab's new branch opening in OUG, and countless beautiful, juicy, sauce dripping burger pictures in my newsfeed (thanks to burger loving FB friends), I ended up joining an insanely long queue (60 minutes) in the humid weather in my 3.5" heels to get my burger fix at a discounted price.
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<div align=center>Fairly easy to locate the shop. Just look for the queue ... </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPlhbYpspFbOkTztJxNrBoDPhx6wshnpj12ZfzxJAs0z91F8drS_n2q9ouHDZM_qCu6ouKNshQMMLh1pozPP8g3Lwotg_VTdrLgwc_uN5zQu4S4vvXQ82SBLvp7wCrYQcJxxA2QBGFQU6/s1600/IMG_0620.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPlhbYpspFbOkTztJxNrBoDPhx6wshnpj12ZfzxJAs0z91F8drS_n2q9ouHDZM_qCu6ouKNshQMMLh1pozPP8g3Lwotg_VTdrLgwc_uN5zQu4S4vvXQ82SBLvp7wCrYQcJxxA2QBGFQU6/s600/IMG_0620.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div align=center>A number was given out on myBurgerLab's Stress Testing day since only 250 burgers will be served, and a menu of what's available.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sV4O3e7Y-AUhtnFhoQjd5ysMREECagAJ0O_tcxue_QZXYlBKY9zXgxocoEKzAv-50R_hmRX2M92LGLdoQhO8QbuMAoA1Qv8nB7_0gXcLohr6PBWbZF8tNcRc7UiLyCLwcKyMjO7yXCJT/s1600/IMG_0623.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sV4O3e7Y-AUhtnFhoQjd5ysMREECagAJ0O_tcxue_QZXYlBKY9zXgxocoEKzAv-50R_hmRX2M92LGLdoQhO8QbuMAoA1Qv8nB7_0gXcLohr6PBWbZF8tNcRc7UiLyCLwcKyMjO7yXCJT/s600/IMG_0623.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div align=center>The queue behind me</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR-_gVY6gPyKcSLwVKjOpPto7HLYIpGBLqsiBMmhxJJybSB-nvCuT30SqyeiOeXh_aQVda2EgNjEYbT4-ihl6TybY0A51HS1XWZ5vo_JWurtX7dEP0BooEnJYEUj59I8nY-wziaeG2B4m/s1600/IMG_0630.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR-_gVY6gPyKcSLwVKjOpPto7HLYIpGBLqsiBMmhxJJybSB-nvCuT30SqyeiOeXh_aQVda2EgNjEYbT4-ihl6TybY0A51HS1XWZ5vo_JWurtX7dEP0BooEnJYEUj59I8nY-wziaeG2B4m/s600/IMG_0630.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div align=center>Love the creative menu display in periodic table form!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGAYmAbH_-K7Uw1NT4KXik2ENivKJpbFGxcVWl8Avj1ZO9tPOSzXKZTBpVbFMely8eiOrRLOqwqr2V5NcynfHAGPQdHM8ov4VeM_DnjN3mY2zG_y020MjQmxKK4h42yvuz0D6q822b1cn/s1600/IMG_0625.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGAYmAbH_-K7Uw1NT4KXik2ENivKJpbFGxcVWl8Avj1ZO9tPOSzXKZTBpVbFMely8eiOrRLOqwqr2V5NcynfHAGPQdHM8ov4VeM_DnjN3mY2zG_y020MjQmxKK4h42yvuz0D6q822b1cn/s600/IMG_0625.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>MyBurgerLab will try to accommodate any custom burger requests - for me, anything to do with beef has to be medium-rare.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7m-Aydp4QdLOm2TX5UOuPPUljr43I36S5x4_NSYyJvnQXp8pLLrUcAfzFGZZ9E6ZQq_cZWbC66vp4mGi_G7ttD7ftRL-a6tZSLZ6u1O8_qn1UIjyN7SXaKSm-ozImaGoPkmVVFTbqpTT/s1600/IMG_0633.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7m-Aydp4QdLOm2TX5UOuPPUljr43I36S5x4_NSYyJvnQXp8pLLrUcAfzFGZZ9E6ZQq_cZWbC66vp4mGi_G7ttD7ftRL-a6tZSLZ6u1O8_qn1UIjyN7SXaKSm-ozImaGoPkmVVFTbqpTT/s600/IMG_0633.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>Basic decor and no frills with the table and chairs, making the open assembly lab its main feature.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTODYr3Q6DjF3mr0rQu_ptea0Qb0Yk-icsN2_7ZVcPIbpFE2JFeGsUqMUZr3_GYgBI9Rn62catdM-1vwG17AKvwWTYXEHYE2pwnhW0T03k7xyR8GXk-XcFuUjRs1WSF9LonoyK68X9_bL/s1600/IMG_0636.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTODYr3Q6DjF3mr0rQu_ptea0Qb0Yk-icsN2_7ZVcPIbpFE2JFeGsUqMUZr3_GYgBI9Rn62catdM-1vwG17AKvwWTYXEHYE2pwnhW0T03k7xyR8GXk-XcFuUjRs1WSF9LonoyK68X9_bL/s600/IMG_0636.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>It was refreshing to watch the lab techs in action. As you can see, they're a bunch of happy, fun loving college kids rather than sour faced migrant workers who just want to close shop and call it a day. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqBx34FN5JbzJWAJSTNTr-iR0tT_pUyLl6CoMIMH5PZTCrZtC5HkOR6UHN_C3w4MI-8yo5AnMbcBTKLUg_MNS7grUWcVmeCGilOk5Xa42shls4Sm1RXxILGYQCbyahvcxKE3Thkhdc4m0/s1600/IMG_0639.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqBx34FN5JbzJWAJSTNTr-iR0tT_pUyLl6CoMIMH5PZTCrZtC5HkOR6UHN_C3w4MI-8yo5AnMbcBTKLUg_MNS7grUWcVmeCGilOk5Xa42shls4Sm1RXxILGYQCbyahvcxKE3Thkhdc4m0/s600/IMG_0639.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>Hard at work. Or hardly working? :D</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymnNPsSIw-K71hNmSo3DAum8MN60tzDJ7Ew4Z2bl4RaDsHH3LNm__4XzigPNaeTFYKbeLYRisIRlzxGT8jIdkRkRpKIYIccsmtv9ZT5Juu48Pg7kdQqIA0oszyY0u-jWaZl0okmcS1ssY/s1600/IMG_0628.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymnNPsSIw-K71hNmSo3DAum8MN60tzDJ7Ew4Z2bl4RaDsHH3LNm__4XzigPNaeTFYKbeLYRisIRlzxGT8jIdkRkRpKIYIccsmtv9ZT5Juu48Pg7kdQqIA0oszyY0u-jWaZl0okmcS1ssY/s600/IMG_0628.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>There is an LCD counter so that you know when your burger is ready for collection at the assembly line. Gives order to what would be a chaotic environment full of hungry people.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxN1WCe1ijn4omaioSj6ek3zkeJnjELmXFMetFxMcqmPHbCDzhDnNlo5XxO_hraYoG0PPsizoEQzNYfh0vi79bjy-F2E34aWosjeai4rEPYRB9cb_HkqPpYs5JZ-lqYtMUCJPqvZPJLGMA/s1600/IMG_0644.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxN1WCe1ijn4omaioSj6ek3zkeJnjELmXFMetFxMcqmPHbCDzhDnNlo5XxO_hraYoG0PPsizoEQzNYfh0vi79bjy-F2E34aWosjeai4rEPYRB9cb_HkqPpYs5JZ-lqYtMUCJPqvZPJLGMA/s600/IMG_0644.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>They were out of Portabella fries (RM 15), so I settled for fries (RM 4 for small). I was pleasantly surprised by the rosemary seasoned french fries. Tasted great!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwAKrXSdAUQwujIP6TZWup4YYO2FJ2H-xVp99vsc0AzbY2eChwBwt6X3gGzb4LE3QZHLI3KbcUODQbLGJEYGAcWaYTTHa97L5UKFOg4SR_HWpGXnDQxYbEQ5fDpxaUzNEFeJyMrZzNMm5/s1600/IMG_0648.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwAKrXSdAUQwujIP6TZWup4YYO2FJ2H-xVp99vsc0AzbY2eChwBwt6X3gGzb4LE3QZHLI3KbcUODQbLGJEYGAcWaYTTHa97L5UKFOg4SR_HWpGXnDQxYbEQ5fDpxaUzNEFeJyMrZzNMm5/s600/IMG_0648.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>My <b><i>A+ Burger</i></b> - RM 7.50 (Normal price RM 15).
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The legendary charcoal bun lived up to its reputation. Fragrant & fresh! Not too firm and not too soft. I requested my patty to be medium-rare and thoroughly enjoyed the good juicy meaty nom.<p>The single patty could have been wider to match the bun's diameter, so a patty add-on is compulsory the next time. Unfortunately that would push the price over RM 20 which is what I wouldn't pay for a burger especially if I have to wait more than 60 minutes for it.
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It's relatively easy to compare the A+ to other burgers because it is made of the traditional beef patty and melted cheddar cheese. Although not a big fan of burgers, I have to say - the patty was fantastic. Overall, this burger tasted superior to the other traditional burgers I've had before.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa46uBEgr4lffws4R9XibKJDjooeOqEg8VAYu6K7hmtfPJLpWFbyzHB0KGQlIjl3GOXgsnIZmHZri71A0CMt3k81Wpdg6LaYDLtsAkql76evShuo9-Vx_coOxsEvZ17dA-2oTs0l-wXpi/s1600/IMG_0651.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa46uBEgr4lffws4R9XibKJDjooeOqEg8VAYu6K7hmtfPJLpWFbyzHB0KGQlIjl3GOXgsnIZmHZri71A0CMt3k81Wpdg6LaYDLtsAkql76evShuo9-Vx_coOxsEvZ17dA-2oTs0l-wXpi/s600/IMG_0651.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align=center>Blushing red patty because I requested mine medium rare. The long queue makes me suspicious that myBurgerLab's patty is laced with crack. </div>
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<b>The Good</b> : Great place for burger cravings and exellent beef patties with customizable requests.
<p><b>The Bad</b> : The lab needs to find a solution for the long queue because burgers are supposed to be a fast, convenient, and hassle free nom. <p>This queue would put anyone off and honestly, getting the ingredients from a grocery store would be faster to cook and assemble in your own kitchen than the time I had to wait for this burger. So unless you know the owner, or can bribe someone in front of the queue to put in your order, or have plenty of time to spare ... then you'd feel what I felt.
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<b><span style="font-size: 15px; color:red; padding:3px;">Slightly over an hour for this burger was just too fracking long.</span></b>
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It's true that some people get really cranky when they're hungry. I am one of them.
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<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com2Jalan Awan Hijau, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.081579 101.670456000000063.077615 101.66541350000006 3.085543 101.67549850000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-54257122202072866012013-09-21T09:52:00.001+08:002013-09-22T11:17:46.387+08:00IMU Chariofare, Haji Samuri Satay, and Bumbu Desa's Gado GadoThis week, the <a href="http://www.imu.edu.my/" target="_new">International Medical University</a> of Malaysia is organizing a fund raising event for Charity, the <a href="http://www.imu.edu.my/chariofare/" target="_new">IMU Chariofare</a>. This makes it my debut run for a Charity 5km event, and am totally psyched for it!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KAjrGOtku0lw8xz6gIkbKSPzinAUfaGpFo0RjuTTENkiecVOIuMtTQ_BtdeagdMgqNCcEJFuADRQLk9pN94LZn2McrNl-iUnouddRj8pToicHLnjqSMFY55OzgNMNldNT2z8ii8jx8YP/s1600/1-IMG_0192.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KAjrGOtku0lw8xz6gIkbKSPzinAUfaGpFo0RjuTTENkiecVOIuMtTQ_BtdeagdMgqNCcEJFuADRQLk9pN94LZn2McrNl-iUnouddRj8pToicHLnjqSMFY55OzgNMNldNT2z8ii8jx8YP/s600/1-IMG_0192.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div align=center>Sadly, I woke up slightly after the race had ended!<p>I call it a good night's rest.</div>
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Moving on, I jump started my kitchen gas stove again after a long hiatus. What do you do when you have extra peanut sauce? Why, you make some gado-gado hybrid meal of course :)
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<div>A cook makes do with whatever ingredients available for a decent meal preparation. <a href="http://satekajang.com.my" target="_new">Haji Samuri Satay</a>, which had been sitting in the freezer for the past few weeks, finally got nommed!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BVSR_Euf2293AtzoNX-_SaBOeqZXBWgHQfA9rInrGLEgn0__jLJ_t1LvOz_ZD4wmotjNukGsnYHmsV-Msxs2rM6vN3QAy8JXvwC3boe1gMsUY5tvBkhXkdXAbZRkvB36PItTwiSi5Yd4/s1600/1-IMG_0130.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BVSR_Euf2293AtzoNX-_SaBOeqZXBWgHQfA9rInrGLEgn0__jLJ_t1LvOz_ZD4wmotjNukGsnYHmsV-Msxs2rM6vN3QAy8JXvwC3boe1gMsUY5tvBkhXkdXAbZRkvB36PItTwiSi5Yd4/s600/1-IMG_0130.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
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Easy ingredients, but time consuming because I wanted variety : <p>
1) Peanut Sauce
<br>2) Satay
<br>3) Hard boiled Eggs
<br>4) Carrots, steamed
<br>5) Long Beans, blanched
<br>6) Onions, raw
<br>7) Taugeh, blanched
<br>8) Cucumbers, raw
<br>9) Cauliflower, blanched
<br>10) Tomatoes, raw
<br>11) Store bought sambal pandan rice
<br>12) Tempeh, fried!
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<h3>Tempeh</h3>
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This low fat, high calcium and high protein nutty soybean product is white when uncooked. I totally did not know that, and got laughed out of the store I bought it from. :)
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJru7MZdEKZjP934V5njt7AeR-jDxXJQpbe5blG_G2VZinrCMMJhkYc3cMZviNQsEOVoOyNW2U7XSv9Y9u9ZoHuRzrbccKFCjqZXtg5ZJyPMrQfZfUh3xMmsIffDLhlbGIHKb65_lOZ0C/s1600/1-IMG_0148.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJru7MZdEKZjP934V5njt7AeR-jDxXJQpbe5blG_G2VZinrCMMJhkYc3cMZviNQsEOVoOyNW2U7XSv9Y9u9ZoHuRzrbccKFCjqZXtg5ZJyPMrQfZfUh3xMmsIffDLhlbGIHKb65_lOZ0C/s600/1-IMG_0148.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-dAFmgEdJSMIswGJatBZNMtoYEAv1C9fXUYWcZweDXDYN607xwilFngqor1Wgqrxp9eS9vqOICDBPXaqHnDRAH5EBqqepXss0dG6NVIOyHOfCW0p70KDAZXj8IXxbNdJqN17fyQBuxHR/s1600/1-IMG_0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-dAFmgEdJSMIswGJatBZNMtoYEAv1C9fXUYWcZweDXDYN607xwilFngqor1Wgqrxp9eS9vqOICDBPXaqHnDRAH5EBqqepXss0dG6NVIOyHOfCW0p70KDAZXj8IXxbNdJqN17fyQBuxHR/s600/1-IMG_0149.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div class="imagenote">Deep fried for that healthy tanned, burnt look</div>
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Apparently, tempeh does not keep. So don't be ignorant and lazy ... cook it immediately after you get it. Price (RM 1.00 - RM 1.50) for 100 - 150 grams.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSUCptZTDsdzcNOEz835n9x7wavpa8x4wgDXLpNIw1ELBekgYlIcTC4drpJG_c_qS0WGgv7mRvGS75tfDPhGJ05nJuqII8RrBO25p8ldh0muLSuBSQ7aNotN0h4ZVomx8HsMiV_eARCKA/s1600/1-IMG_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSUCptZTDsdzcNOEz835n9x7wavpa8x4wgDXLpNIw1ELBekgYlIcTC4drpJG_c_qS0WGgv7mRvGS75tfDPhGJ05nJuqII8RrBO25p8ldh0muLSuBSQ7aNotN0h4ZVomx8HsMiV_eARCKA/s600/1-IMG_0194.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<div class="imagenote">Mouldy Tempeh from Jaya Grocer (RM 1.50), left in the fridge for exactly 6 days.</div>
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<h3>Real Good Gado-Gado</h3>
<p>
... must be prepared, blanched, cooked, and assembled on the spot from fresh ingredients.
<p>I made the mistake of having gado-gado at <a href="http://www.bumbudesa.my">Bumbu Desa, Alamanda Putrajaya</a> and was disappointed by the mash up of stale ingredients. (RM 10.00)
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPh7hf8LHZFe7XX-2At9poNTIrS9RoIwH1Q-oNWXgFBo7cfciTBNgrFyjywa40NZZa6DczagaSEsv-pfnjdjzYmTk6iXVkHirZPk0FwaaN3cIqbycKQ1xHy_Gv_EvDPZL1qWY6yDtmj5Ex/s1600/1-IMG_0185.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPh7hf8LHZFe7XX-2At9poNTIrS9RoIwH1Q-oNWXgFBo7cfciTBNgrFyjywa40NZZa6DczagaSEsv-pfnjdjzYmTk6iXVkHirZPk0FwaaN3cIqbycKQ1xHy_Gv_EvDPZL1qWY6yDtmj5Ex/s600/1-IMG_0185.JPG" class="centered"/></a>
<div align="center">The potatoes had actually gone bad</div>
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<div align=center>Tapioca crackers - crunchy and tasty, but could not salvage the failed gado-gado</div>
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So my cravings for a decent gado-gado still remains ... spoiled by my visit to Medan Lake Toba, where <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303958-d2162803-Reviews-Romlan-Samosir_Island_North_Sumatra_Sumatra.html" target="_new">Romlan Guesthouse</a> cooks made the best gado gado I ever had!
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<div align=center>Romlan Guesthouse, Tuk Tuk, Lake Toba</div>
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<div align=center>Beautiful sunrise view from Romlan Guesthohuse</div>
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Putrajaya, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, Malaysia2.926361 101.696445000000042.7994975 101.53508350000004 3.0532245 101.85780650000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-20517760095199374002013-09-10T22:53:00.002+08:002013-10-21T02:38:46.068+08:00Have a break, with Nestle's Maccha Green Tea Kit Kat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>In the above snipplet, Lydia screams into a pillow while in a conference call after a stressful encounter with the DEA.</i>
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<b>I <3 TV.</b>
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In other news, Nestle's Green Tea Kit Kat is now available in Malaysia! </div>
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<div align=center>This is not a sponsored post. I just really really love this bite sized snack. It is :
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<ul style="font-size:12px;"><li><b>Creamy and milky</b> leaving residual traces on your finger for the final few licks<li><b>Crunchy</b> thin wafer that does not resist being nom'ed<li><b>Green</b>!<li><b>Sweet</b> to achieve that mild sugar rush<li><b>67</b> calories only<li><b>Perfect</b> for a 30 seconds break!</ul>
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<div align="center">Green and shiny packaging</div>
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<div align="center">The green in green tea</div>
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<div align="center">nom!</div>
<p><b>Where To Buy :</b> Shojikoya, Mid Valley The Gardens (the one beside Hokkaido Ichiba). Coldstorage in The Gardens also has it for a few cents cheaper (RM 22.60). Village Grocer wins with this priced at RM 17.90!
<p />gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-68165962497715590702013-08-04T14:07:00.001+08:002013-08-04T14:14:39.113+08:00Miraku Japanese Restaurant @ Paradigm Mall<a href="http://www.miraku-restaurant.com/Restaurant.html">Miraku</a> is a lesser known Japanese Restaurant that has been opened for a year in <a href="http://www.paradigmmall.com.my/">Paradigm Mall</a>, Kalana Jaya. The waiter told me that they've never really promoted their restaurant before and that business had been really slow. Well, Paradigm mall wasn't that easy for me to get to (having to pass through 2 tolls). So the lack of business from me is understandable!
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This nomout at Miraku Japanese Restaurant was to take advantage of the RM 28 for RM 50 voucher deal as seen on <a href="http://www.groupon.my/deals/klang-valley-selangor/Miraku-Restaurant/717193405">Groupon</a>. I learnt that deal sites gets 50% commission of whatever is sold through Groupon. In which case, restaurants should just slash their prices and pass on the discount to customers directly. It makes more sense that way, doesn't it? Perhaps one needs to leverage <a href="http://www.groupon.com">Groupon</a> or <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com">LivingSocial</a> or whatever for the marketing platform it provides. But really, for customers, we just see it as cheaper noms compared to having to pay the full price. Like, who wouldn't want that?
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For this case, RM 28 for RM 50 means the restaurant is really only getting RM 14 for each deal bought on Groupon. Which got me thinking, if there was a free platform popular enough among netizens for restaurants to slash prices and offer deals directly to customers, would it actaully take off?
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Anyway, Miraku is pretty decent in my opinion. Though without the deal discount, it would be on the pricier spectrum of Japanese noms.
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Free appetizer consisting of salted radish, carrots, and stewed chicken.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Sake sashimi (RM 26 - RM 15 with deal). <p>Six gorgeous thick slices of salmon that have travelled from the oceans of Chile.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Yes! By far the most generous serving of salmon I've had - 3 inches in length! I have long fingers, and really appreciate the extra protein and Omega-3 fatty oils</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Saikoro Steak - Grilled Beef in Cube Cut Style (RM 24 - RM 14 with deal).<p>Local beef, grilled to perfection in japanese soy sauce. I use this overused cliche - 'grilled to perfection' because I couldn't think of any other way of describing it. Juicy, tender and so savoury with the sticky garlic flakes with each cube-sized bite. Waiter, can I please have more? The portion was barely enough for me.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Yaki Yaki - Grilled Oysters with Mayonaise (RM 26 - RM 15 with deal). <p>What a sight to behold! 2 large oysters burried in golden yellow mayo. I could smell the oysters when they were grilling it which heightened my anticipation for this dish.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>Not a fan of the mayo (too salty), but loved the oysters!</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>And the dessert that got me here :) Wasabi ice-cream (RM 10 - RM 5.6 with deal). <p>It was torture, and pleasure, and then torture, and pleasure ... you get the drift. Very interesting and unconventional mix of vanilla, cream, wasabi and green peas. A quarter of this serving was more than enough for a good round of brain buzzing!</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div>I <3 a nice cuppa green tea.</div></div>
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What can I say, with this deal, it was trully worth it.
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com1Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.0935921 101.593026799999962.8399101 101.27030329999997 3.3472741 101.91575029999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-10429649683336358042013-07-28T01:16:00.000+08:002013-07-29T00:53:12.867+08:00Aunty Nat's @ Midvalley Boulevard.A quick visit to Aunty Nat at Midvalley, and the reason why throats are going to burn tomorrow.
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<p><b>Fish Mango Kerabu (RM 6).</b>
<p>The mango slices were chunky and thick. Fruity salads are always refreshing in salads because green leafy vegetables are dry & usually tasteless with a dull crunch. Fruits on the other hand, are natural sweeteners that add on flavour and texture to salads. Dressing for this kerabu is a sweet and sour plum sauce that went very well with the [fried] fish fillets. It's hard to pull off fried stuff with salads because the fried stuff becomes soggy quickly but this fish mango kerabu salad was pretty okay!
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<p><b>Petai with Belacan Prawns (RM 18).</b>
<p>Gosh ... I haven't had this much [fried] belacan (shrimp paste) in ages! The table beside me had ordered the petai belacan sotong and I knew from the vibrant green colours of their petai (and the fragrant belacan scent) that I had to have it too. Kiasuness meant I had a delicious dish of [fried] prawns, belacan and petai!
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<p><b>Fried Popiah (RM 6).</b>
<p>They were out of 'Top Hat' so I had no choice but to go with this rather bland and soggy plate of [fried] popiah. I'd give this a miss the next time.
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<p><b>Fried tofu salad (RM 6). </b>
<p>I have reached the limit of [fried] food stuff ... The other table had a dish of very attractive, light maroon coloured, blushing spicy red, half a dozen deep fried mid sized chicken drummets, which I ended up coveting but did not order. Maybe next time!
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<div class="imagenote">Ginger Lemon tea to sooth inflamed throats</div>
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Aunty Nat in Midvalley is located on the first floor, opposite CIMB bank, between Midvalley and The Gardens.
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-20662404330443672712013-07-21T12:18:00.002+08:002013-07-22T00:09:50.843+08:00Ishin Japanese Dining @ Old Klang RoadI have been feeling so stressed lately it's quite unnerving. What's there to be stressed about you say? How about work, deadlines, appraisals, and ... letting go of people and things you know deep down inside that you have to.
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<i>"In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead."</i>
― Tony Kushner
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<div class="imagenote">How about de-stressing with a glass of blueberries, pears and jambu merah?</div>
Ok, that helped a little.
How about treating your parents to some Japanese food! How often we take for granted those who love us unconditionally? After recommendations from a friend, I decided to give Ishin Japanese Dining at Old Klang Road a go myself.
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The review below consists of multiple visits, and what I hope is a fair judgement of what Ishin has to offer.
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Deep fried prawn appetizers - this was good. I love prawns and the yellow creamy mayo masked the oily taste you usually get with deep fried noms. I nommed everything including the eyeballs because they were good. Served on a Sunday.
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Deep fried salted fish appetizers - Salty, boney, but crunchy. I wasn't a fan of this because salted fish needs a bland pairing like porridge or taugeh. This was served with a piece of lettuce on a Saturday. How odd!
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<p>Tako Shiokara (RM 11) - octopus entrails! A worthwhile appetizer, a burst of sharply sourish flavours coming from the fermented sauces with octopus (that alien under the sea) entrails that wets your tastebuds for more japanese seafood goodness.
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Thick cuts of raw salmon sashimi (RM 28). Lets just say if I were a grizzly bear, I would tear Ishin apart for more. You can tell that these are hardworking, upstream swimming, quality salmons! Although Rakuzen offers better money for value with their Salmon Sashimi set, I had no regrets with this.
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<p>Seafood Salad (RM 20). This dish is fast becoming my favourite. It comes with a cooked prawn, tuna, butter fish, tako, and salmon sashimi (though not as thick a cut as the standalone sake sashimi dish).
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There was 1 time the cooked prawn pinked my raw salmon, but all is forgiven because the combination of raw, cooked seafood with soy sesame house dressing and leafy greens made it awesome.
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Three taste chawanmushi (RM 14) - first one with Uni or Sea Urchin. Delicious, fantastic uni that was incredibly rich to taste, with that melt-in-your-mouth feeling. Paired perfectly with the tender, light, fluffy steamed egg chawan mushi that oozed uni juices with every nom.
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The 2 other flavours, fish roe and something else I couldn't identify. Beautifully served in 3 egg shells in a traditional bamboo cup holder.
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Sashimi Moriawase - Consisting of red tuna, white tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and butterfish (RM 62). I have to admit that tuna is something I prefer cooked because it is sweeter and juicier after it has been cooked. So, salmon sashimi is still my favourite at Ishin.
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The butterfish tasted weird. It even looks weird in this photo. It did not introduce itself like butterfish normally would by screaming into your mouth saying, <i>"I'm buttery, and bursting with a subtle sweetness that makes all the fat that is contained within me worthwhile, so please don't spare me!"</i>. Maybe it wasn't butterfish. It was rather dry.
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Hokkaido Uni Sashimi (RM 42). Maybe too much for 3 persons, with a very strong taste of the sea (briny). Compared to the Uni on the 3 taste mini chawan mushi, this was different and not as pleasant because it had such a strong conquering flavour. Perhaps it tastes best when paired with something else, like chawan mushi :)
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<p>Fancy some regular chawan mushi at Ishin? It's good with many baby mushrooms hidden within it and a nice chunk of chicken at the very bottom.
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<p>Jikasei Tofu - Served warm. Thick and custardy in texture, with bonito flakes dancing at the top. You have to be a really big fan of tofu to enjoy this homemade tofu delicacy though. It reminded me of a very thick and dense version of tofu fah.
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<p>Hotate Cheese Yaki (RM 45) - Baked cheese with scallops - creamy and dripping with sauces upon the first bite. OMG mozerella cheesy melting madness that reminds you of pizzas and all western savoury cheese baked noms.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEanXS_fLdPW1OSvgq85xt_Wm4FN9MydpM1tK-SddeD7EDRE2af2CPHuneseoBILxxNFU7vbmeLop1WINSt4vcoQqDBsZqCK08Gx6rE-RqwAQiP_dEuUIL23yPOR9_eNr5RekH0W0sWvm/s1600/1-IMG_9171.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEanXS_fLdPW1OSvgq85xt_Wm4FN9MydpM1tK-SddeD7EDRE2af2CPHuneseoBILxxNFU7vbmeLop1WINSt4vcoQqDBsZqCK08Gx6rE-RqwAQiP_dEuUIL23yPOR9_eNr5RekH0W0sWvm/s600/1-IMG_9171.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
<p>Peekaboo! The good ole sweet & juicy scallop hidden within all that cheesy mess.
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Daddy's teppan lamb course. That's right, lamb is an option at Ishin Japanese Dining and is quite decent despite my prejudices about having lamb at a Japanese dining place.
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I've seen <a href="http://ccfoodtravel.com/2010/12/interview-with-chef-q-of-ishin/">chef Q</a> watching over his minions under keen eagle eyes as they prepare patron's orders. Packed on weekends so be sure to call ahead first if you're bringing family.
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Visit : <a href="http://ishin.my/">http://ishin.my/</a>
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Visited between June and July of 2013.
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-26206928667897926732013-07-13T11:21:00.000+08:002013-07-13T22:08:34.705+08:00Pear SmoothieIt's flu season again, so time to give the immune system a boost with cheap vitaminc C sources. Quality pears are by no means cheap, but guavas are grown locally and does wonders for the immune system.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhe0bD0h63l_85Ih0RyyyDvqhIBJ6v-dhmho6b-XVSWV1aHaFrb5HTT2VrLWQbhR7sR2FO-1aZZChnO75gFTXdg3oeqOVunzCmBYBViQayM_yiebl34v6l8RiqUyp5sz5nPPizeH6OITRs/s1600/1-IMG_9116.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhe0bD0h63l_85Ih0RyyyDvqhIBJ6v-dhmho6b-XVSWV1aHaFrb5HTT2VrLWQbhR7sR2FO-1aZZChnO75gFTXdg3oeqOVunzCmBYBViQayM_yiebl34v6l8RiqUyp5sz5nPPizeH6OITRs/s600/1-IMG_9116.JPG" /></a>
<div class="imagenote">Pear and Guava smoothie</div>
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Since gigantic crunchy juicy chinese gong pears (RM 2.49 per piece at Jusco) seem to be out of season, I've gone with Packham pears (RM 1.60 per piece) which are soft and extremely sweet. The Korean ones are delicious too. The dark brown Gingko pears are rougher but still juicy, and Forelle pears are just meh. <p>Nontheless they are all great for nomming, juicing, cooking, baking, and for salads. Pear marinated chicken? yum! Pear upside down cake? yum! Pear with bacon and grilled cheese? yum!
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<div class="imagenote">Korean Honey Golden Pear</div>
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My obsession with pears started ever since reading an 8 page conversation between <i>Beatrice</i> and <i>Virgil</i> about pears from a book by <i><b>Yann Martel</b></i> which is really worth the read despite low ratings on <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/" target="_new">Goodreads</a>. I accidentally bought this novel at the <a href="http://bigbadwolfbooks.com/" target="_new">Big Bad Wolf</a> book sale because I wanted to see what the big deal was with the Life of Pi.
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Turned out to be an underrated novel not about the life of <i><b>Pi</b></i>, but of the equally tragic yet intriguing lives of <i><b>Beatrice</b> and <b>Virgil</b></i>. Below is an excerpt that will make you want to eat pears.
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<td width="85"><i>(Virgil and Beatrice are sitting at the foot of a tree.<br />They are looking out blankly.<br />Silence.)</i></td>
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<td >Virgil</td>
<td>What I'd give for a pear.</td>
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<td >Beatrice</td>
<td>A pear?</td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>Yes. A ripe and juicy one. <br><i>(Pause.)</i></td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>I'd never had a pear.</td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>What?</td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>In fact, I don't think I've ever set eyes on one.</td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>How is that possible? It's a common fruit.</td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>My parents were always eating apples and carrots. I guess they didn't like pears.</td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>But pears are so good! I bet you there's a pear tree right around here. <i>(He looks about.)</i></td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>Describe a pear for me. What is a pear like? </td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>(<i>Settling back</i>) I can try. Let's see... To start with, a pear has an unusual shape. It's round and fat on the bottom, but tapered on top.</td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>Like a guord.</td>
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<td>Virgil</td>
<td>A <i>guord</i>? You know guords but you don't know pears? How odd the things we know and don't. At any rate, no, a pear is smaller than an average guord, and its shape is more pleasing to the eye. A pear becomes tapered in a symmetrical way, its upper half sitting straight and centered atop its lower half. Can you see what I mean? </td>
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<td>Beatrice</td>
<td>I think so.</td>
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<tr><td>Virgil</td><td>Let's start with the bottom half. Can you imagine a fruit that is round and flat?</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Beatrice</td><td>Like an apple?</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Virgil</td><td>Not quite. If you look at an apple with yur mind's eye, you will notice that the girth of the apple is at its widest either in the middle of the fruit or in the top third, isn't that so?</td></tr>
<tr><td>Beatrice</td><td>You're right. A pear is not like this?</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Virgil</td><td>No. You must imagine an apple that is at its widest in the bottom third.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Beatrice</td><td>I can see it.</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Virgil</td><td>But we must not push the comparison too far. The bottom of a pear is not like an apple's.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Beatrice</td><td>No?</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Virgil</td><td>No. Most apples sit on their <i>buttocks</i>, so to speak, on a circular ridge or on four or five points that keep them from falling over. Past the buttocks, a little ways up, there's what would be the <i>anus</i> of the fruit if the fruit were a beast.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Beatrice</td><td>I see precisely what you mean.</td></tr>
<tr> <td>Virgil</td><td>Well, a pear is not like that. A pear has no buttocks. Its bottom is round.</td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> How does it stay up?
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> It doesn't. A pear either dangles from a tree or lies on its side.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> As clumsy as an egg.
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> There's something else about the bottom of a pear: most pears do not have those vertical grooves that some apples have. Most pears have smooth, round, even bottoms.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> How enchanting.
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> It certainly is. Now let us move north past our fruity equator.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> I'm following you.
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> There comes this tapering I was telling you about.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> I can't quite see it. Does the fruit come to a point? It is shaped like a cone?
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> No. Imagine the tip of a banana.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Which tip?
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> The end tip, the one you hold in your hand when you're eating one.
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> What kind of banana? There are hundreds of varieties.
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> Are there?
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Yes. Some are as small as fat fingers, others are real clubs. And their shapes vary too, as do their taste.
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> I mean the regular, yellow ones that taste really good.
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<p>This goes on for a while and I'll be violating some copyright laws so we skip to the last part of this dialogue ...</p>
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<tr><td width=15%> Beatrice </td><td width=85%> Can one eat it? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> Of course. We're not talking here of the waxy, thuggish skin of an orange. The skin of a pear is soft and yielding when ripe. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> And what does a pear taste like? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> Wait. You must smell it first. A ripe pear breathes a fragrance that is watery and subtle, its power lying in the lightness of its impression upon the olfactory sense. Can you imagine the smell of nutmeg or cinnamon? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> I can. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> The smell of a ripe pear has the same effect on the mind as these aromatic spices. The mind is arrested, spellbound, and a thousand and one memories and associations are thrown up as the mind burrows deep to understand the allure of this beguiling smell - which it never comes to understand, by the way. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> But how does it taste? I can't wait any longer. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> A ripe pear overflows with sweet juiciness. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Oh, that sounds good. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> Slice a pear and you will find that its flesh is incandescent white. It glows with inner light. Those who carry a knife and a pear are never afraid of the dark. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> I must have one. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> The texture of a pear, its consistency, is yet another difficult matter to put into words. Some pears are a little crunchy. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Like an apple? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> No, not at all like an apple! An apple resists being eaten. An apple is not eaten, it is conquered. The crunchiness of a pear is far more appealing. It is giving and fragile. To eat a pear is akin to … kissing. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Oh, my. It sounds so good. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> The flesh of a pear can be slightly gritty. And yet it melts in the mouth. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> Is such a thing possible? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> With every pear. And that is only the look, the feel, the smell, the texture. I have not even told you of the taste. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> My God! </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> The taste of a good pear is such that when you eat one, when your teeth sink into the bliss of one, it becomes a wholly engrossing activity. You want to do nothing else but eat your pear. You would rather sit than stand. You would rather be alone than in company. You would rather have silence than music. All your senses but taste fall inactive. You see nothing, you hear nothing, you feel nothing - for only as it helps you to appreciate the divine taste of your pear. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> But what does it actually taste like? </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> A pear tastes like, it tastes like … <i>(He struggles. He gives up with a shrug.)</i> I don't know. I can't put it into words. A pear tastes like itself. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Beatrice </td><td> <i>(sadly)</i> I wish you had a pear. </td></tr>
<tr><td> Virgil </td><td> And if I had one, I would give it to you. </td></tr>
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<br />gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-61284915264289253362013-04-28T00:32:00.001+08:002013-07-21T13:52:08.049+08:00Rawang Famous Tilapia Fish Wantan Mee as seen on Ho Chiak!<blockquote style="text-align:center">“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.”
― Allen Saunders</blockquote>
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This fine morning brought us to <b>Restoran R Cheng Fei Chou Yu Wantan Mee</b> (it is a mouth full), with no regrets of skipping breakfast at Publika, KL in favour of cheaper and more authentic local nomnoms en route to Fraser's Hill. I found this place thanks to <a href="http://www.j2kfm.com/rawangs-famous-steamed-tilapia-wantan-mee/">j2fkm</a> via google ("Rawang Food" or "Rawang Eat").
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My plan was to arrive at this wantan mee place for lunch, but we arrived early at 10:00am even after making a few wrong turns. I was fretting that they wouldn't be opened yet but as luck would have it, their business hours are from 8:15am - 8:00pm, and 8:15am - 6:15pm on Mondays! The aunty welcomed us in and we had the entire place to ourselves for a short while.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHd45KMM34mBgPD4ApaM6cuD93WPMuIrUyr0nXfRO5OeLO172ZrU2crIztuYOF2yZmx5W7SY6EBcTrzoOzaYWlfJhxKhKbZnCpV_v5X9aHOvZ4SzrWGOdHh_CWmu_gyxXaDBUDlF7wHpn/s1600/478792_10201136308755536_1497888078_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHd45KMM34mBgPD4ApaM6cuD93WPMuIrUyr0nXfRO5OeLO172ZrU2crIztuYOF2yZmx5W7SY6EBcTrzoOzaYWlfJhxKhKbZnCpV_v5X9aHOvZ4SzrWGOdHh_CWmu_gyxXaDBUDlF7wHpn/s600/478792_10201136308755536_1497888078_o.jpg" class=centered /></a><div class="imagenote">Crabs, fish or politics? No brainer lah!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zqnGYaxSGgy5TAKV979ctjEl9boLuuoEWnEVu0aCITNzWnyaKJDgzVWSNZ67Kd7AwuVYnM1Pnlwyl-IuqUAouoF-hgJiCEQp-yelh8VfQZNMf7IzpiW10CUkxcZUjScOeKmVyH0fFEtz/s1600/IMG_5867.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zqnGYaxSGgy5TAKV979ctjEl9boLuuoEWnEVu0aCITNzWnyaKJDgzVWSNZ67Kd7AwuVYnM1Pnlwyl-IuqUAouoF-hgJiCEQp-yelh8VfQZNMf7IzpiW10CUkxcZUjScOeKmVyH0fFEtz/s600/IMG_5867.JPG" class=centered /></a><div class="imagenote">Tucked deep in a housing estate in Rawang (Jalan LKS 5), with many signages leading to this place.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXm1Q6NIrLtOLGGiFgtM-SoY3A1qryS2k6fXQRGWu5eZGOiVVsRJe923pAHmyEjcnrVu1c8x8h_0qa6ATE1GeECUN0OS5gpb9J_zm0uwUPTNSZz6JXACZqWFTpsG76HuyupOELzgYELbw/s1600/IMG_5869.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXm1Q6NIrLtOLGGiFgtM-SoY3A1qryS2k6fXQRGWu5eZGOiVVsRJe923pAHmyEjcnrVu1c8x8h_0qa6ATE1GeECUN0OS5gpb9J_zm0uwUPTNSZz6JXACZqWFTpsG76HuyupOELzgYELbw/s600/IMG_5869.JPG" class=centered /></a><div class="imagenote">Fish wantan noodles shop opening hours ... it's not just software engineers that work long & arduous hours.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0RTRIkdi4g-rzZWZpro5P0Cn_5KXUlqa5eREPqQzhBfBBsi6jsj0cxHoM08Nb-OPiLpBBLIYgq-JL6o_TMR1EnFZChtC4ni7sqeqU-EsQHchwgsXOTzxejCw9A3bzInBeL3-7gTyhJcy/s1600/IMG_5876.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0RTRIkdi4g-rzZWZpro5P0Cn_5KXUlqa5eREPqQzhBfBBsi6jsj0cxHoM08Nb-OPiLpBBLIYgq-JL6o_TMR1EnFZChtC4ni7sqeqU-EsQHchwgsXOTzxejCw9A3bzInBeL3-7gTyhJcy/s600/IMG_5876.JPG" class=centered /></a><div class="imagenote"><i>"So what should we do with the garden and extra parking space around our house?"</i></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvw-JLRf0oSrYYAicjrknINnwVjVKLDI-5bdYlIDAB83L0knll1cQlSoEFzmArX-NpdAL_i0D_EWDfJwf8jrZ9IMILmXz2u0uSJ9etKRsOXInmZwc1TtQjJ1f_YWqsH1s8l9JfhnRF0rJ/s1600/IMG_5870.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvw-JLRf0oSrYYAicjrknINnwVjVKLDI-5bdYlIDAB83L0knll1cQlSoEFzmArX-NpdAL_i0D_EWDfJwf8jrZ9IMILmXz2u0uSJ9etKRsOXInmZwc1TtQjJ1f_YWqsH1s8l9JfhnRF0rJ/s600/IMG_5870.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">The menu with pictures, but kinda tiny pictures</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ21yXFsbuHdFeqF79uAff-vrwyEuwgcO2hAtwOEA2k6mMgiwSJlW2o92-72noYIjZIux_6kdOyycZCV7TaPTXBU8gKEoEqHisdL6Tg7vUVv-PN2lPtXlxwwZWsk8WXwwAy4jFnBDecSRf/s1600/IMG_5871.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ21yXFsbuHdFeqF79uAff-vrwyEuwgcO2hAtwOEA2k6mMgiwSJlW2o92-72noYIjZIux_6kdOyycZCV7TaPTXBU8gKEoEqHisdL6Tg7vUVv-PN2lPtXlxwwZWsk8WXwwAy4jFnBDecSRf/s600/IMG_5871.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Clockwise from top to bottom : <div>Jing Zhen - Golden Special Garlic Sauce or somehting<br>Jiang Zheng - Steamed with Ginger<br>"You Hua" - Oily and smooth<br>"Jia Li" - Curry<br>"Gan Jian" - deep fried.</div></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhAjUf4ted5cwqIqtzwTbr-yIVNOl0OGemf4ce_BGiriUtQgRKSqtjJs6Rxy49UoC0zBtAIOBbS4f_EYpzrHhfd1MTlx47sYwmGNV3rU6bUUJ2pQ_XydNEV_Pvc-LVQGzIUVggafkPzCw/s1600/IMG_5870-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhAjUf4ted5cwqIqtzwTbr-yIVNOl0OGemf4ce_BGiriUtQgRKSqtjJs6Rxy49UoC0zBtAIOBbS4f_EYpzrHhfd1MTlx47sYwmGNV3rU6bUUJ2pQ_XydNEV_Pvc-LVQGzIUVggafkPzCw/s600/IMG_5870-001.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote"><div>"Want to eat good fish then come to 'Ya Ching'. Each person 1 fish, RM 13.80, eat until air float water rise, whole life prosper-prosper."</div></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiL7ub6yT3iUY1gEHpzDJpkRCOK0avX_CYAyDl3LK9DGR6mu6D4uZvY6J8Ba2bHiyABvDHedzjQ3-YWI_DoDym9h1vynGSzxQP1cKQM1tjNYEzqeWD861Vdr7OAsmGGYSEQ88e12yZLAln/s1600/IMG_5883.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiL7ub6yT3iUY1gEHpzDJpkRCOK0avX_CYAyDl3LK9DGR6mu6D4uZvY6J8Ba2bHiyABvDHedzjQ3-YWI_DoDym9h1vynGSzxQP1cKQM1tjNYEzqeWD861Vdr7OAsmGGYSEQ88e12yZLAln/s600/IMG_5883.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Big Prosperity!</div>
Since they specialize in tilapia fish with wantan noodles, that's what we had, and we did not stop at one.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXklOiGf2WDV2DL6sy7xr7KLdYTqHWCmcXScIIH21N_vQK_c62ubMdaDNVerAblWJOvjPwkQGRtS3IDXeeWczS8bsBU618p_EMewC2gKiW27K-7d0GOu1rPAFraSXgmxXEe4cUrEYlEY8p/s1600/IMG-20130427-WA0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXklOiGf2WDV2DL6sy7xr7KLdYTqHWCmcXScIIH21N_vQK_c62ubMdaDNVerAblWJOvjPwkQGRtS3IDXeeWczS8bsBU618p_EMewC2gKiW27K-7d0GOu1rPAFraSXgmxXEe4cUrEYlEY8p/s600/IMG-20130427-WA0008.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Curry Fish Wantan Noodles<div>Fish is fresh, cripsy and crunchy. Curry is pungent and not spicy. Sambal accompanying the wantan noodles giving it extra flavour. My sister loved this curry fish wantan and hogged it. A+ for gravity defying deep fried fish tail curling upwards into the sky!</div></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijv7IpUJen2BigU-KalFkvUashlJciSvxjx29t14J6dIyrvxmSnt7IJ-4bvq-EHMeNXA0HwV9m8RjbLpwgSSdFHRPrjPL8Igs84yHX0Are_bIJIHGsqBIXY319GGfJieurLD7WHEKqRCCp/s1600/IMG-20130427-WA0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijv7IpUJen2BigU-KalFkvUashlJciSvxjx29t14J6dIyrvxmSnt7IJ-4bvq-EHMeNXA0HwV9m8RjbLpwgSSdFHRPrjPL8Igs84yHX0Are_bIJIHGsqBIXY319GGfJieurLD7WHEKqRCCp/s600/IMG-20130427-WA0006.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Steamed Garlic Fish Wantan Noodles<div>Delicious, fresh tilapia fish with mildly spicy and garlicky sauce. Very nice and pleasant aroma from this combination. The Wantan noodles also tasted really good in this sauce.</div></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4WO1lVSaRDo4YWSs_FE5sbMo7tJdFSDc87R6QBm290OHWmVVJkg7YAleB0RXrbqrWMyJ-B5Ucpv5g3sFlkGblyv43OBKMrKdPHqVUigPfli5_Q9YNLrfRoD1E5L65qPh9VoA7xejjPgi/s1600/20130427_103306.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4WO1lVSaRDo4YWSs_FE5sbMo7tJdFSDc87R6QBm290OHWmVVJkg7YAleB0RXrbqrWMyJ-B5Ucpv5g3sFlkGblyv43OBKMrKdPHqVUigPfli5_Q9YNLrfRoD1E5L65qPh9VoA7xejjPgi/s600/20130427_103306.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Breakfast!<div>A very massive and satisfying meal in two extra large metal bowl plates.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">The bill<div>Must ask about the Tom Yum next time</div></div>
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<b>Restoran R Cheng Fei Zhou Yu Wantan Mee</b><br>
No: E-13, Jalan LKS 5, Kampung Lee Kim Sai, 48000 Rawang, Selangor
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Visited on April 27, 2013.
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Jalan Lks 5, B&G Komersial Sentral, 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia3.309624 101.577332000000073.307632 101.57480000000007 3.311616 101.57986400000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-70123717977689833932013-04-14T04:51:00.000+08:002013-07-21T13:53:21.185+08:00Il Lido, Kuala Lumpur<blockquote>"To achieve happiness, it is not to have what we want, but rather to want and appreciate what we already have" - The Dalai Lama</blockquote>
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In this rat race of a life plagued with materialistic distractions, it's easy to forget what we already have, be it given, blessed with, or chanced upon. So we chase after our desires, one after the other, thinking it would bring about happiness when we get there. Often times so engrossed in the process that we inevitably forget to take a step back to fully appreciate what we already have.
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What do I already have? Plenty!
But why do I always want more?
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Take for instance, a lovely exquisite meal at Il Lido : six finely crafted dishes from the Degustation Menu, but fell slightly short of the first fine dining experience my sister and I had before at <a href="http://lisanoms.blogspot.com/2013/01/sensory-overload-milleseme-solaris.html">Millesime</a>, Solaris Dutamas <i>(first times are more special and makes the biggest impression)</i>. It left me wanting more, like :
<div style="font-size:10px;color:gray;font-style:italic;">
<ol><li>Some butter to go with the bread would have been great</li>
<li>Almost having to pay RM 18 for an additional bottle of water which we did not order ... Folks, always check the bill! </li>
<li>Water was RM 18. Waiter, can we just have tap water please?
<li>Service level was a notch down compared to Milleseme (ie: I had breadcrumbs all over the table, and the maitre'd at Milleseme cleaned it with a silver table comb!)</li>
</ol></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn0AczCJUahtafbyUdhqTTkYub2qvwRXZcUNZYqQ169WIzvVFlEiOipYOokjlNXTX79BfgUrtmoWy45GQDOIoyUqQjkFIPpP0jCPGjVDQWgUnnFKVAhP8cuTOi2svyLsZnXdjf08oEOxD/s1600/IMG_5387.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn0AczCJUahtafbyUdhqTTkYub2qvwRXZcUNZYqQ169WIzvVFlEiOipYOokjlNXTX79BfgUrtmoWy45GQDOIoyUqQjkFIPpP0jCPGjVDQWgUnnFKVAhP8cuTOi2svyLsZnXdjf08oEOxD/s600/IMG_5387.JPG" class="centered" /></a>
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But it's not a fair comparison because <a href="http://lisanoms.blogspot.com/2013/01/sensory-overload-milleseme-solaris.html">Millesime</a> is so much pricier. Despite these gripes, my sister and I still walked away happy, contented, and we actually felt quite full. Bonus points must also be given to Il Lido for having decaf coffee. Anyway, I hope my sister enjoyed her <i>Il Lido</i> birthday present (partially sponsored by Groupon's vouchers).
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5nnJS2djTqvnTXtLarFCsfpfrZZuVL7eL0hsx5VRz_q8dUgVUgewxlU9CSlkKOYYEScAeZhFREp68BynuMltTrThhsKmjE1PgU2wLQ9sZMxelFU1NjbOdoRijiKwR5ki07d0dwV0_xfU/s1600/IMG_5330.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5nnJS2djTqvnTXtLarFCsfpfrZZuVL7eL0hsx5VRz_q8dUgVUgewxlU9CSlkKOYYEScAeZhFREp68BynuMltTrThhsKmjE1PgU2wLQ9sZMxelFU1NjbOdoRijiKwR5ki07d0dwV0_xfU/s600/IMG_5330.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister :)</div>
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As for cake, I am really impressed with this petite <a href="http://kings.com.my/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_18&products_id=288#contentLocation">Chocolate Elegance cake</a> from King's Confectionary. Nomming the chocolate mousse cake and having the dense, frothy chocolate texture implode then melt in my mouth was like heaven, sweet dreams and orgasms all rolled into one. I loved it and attacked it like a cake monster I never knew existed within me.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigB99AVaSdkjsPNPGmcEOqabEIhMVLkC3d4C19G0EgjaKZ-BM96SkDNMwWX9Rv3vnm_kSnVIj998d89cpHHDa6S9_mB7yKo-_ayNgaM4IAS3Oq1-NtwteCq2tZuG7r4J7UnP6kyV3LZF_V/s1600/IMG_5337.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigB99AVaSdkjsPNPGmcEOqabEIhMVLkC3d4C19G0EgjaKZ-BM96SkDNMwWX9Rv3vnm_kSnVIj998d89cpHHDa6S9_mB7yKo-_ayNgaM4IAS3Oq1-NtwteCq2tZuG7r4J7UnP6kyV3LZF_V/s600/IMG_5337.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Chocolate Elegance cake from King's Confectionary</div>
Now, presenting Il Lido's "Degustation Set Menu" with these nomworthy photos, mostly shot by my sister because she is the one with artistic talent among the two of us.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5pej8EpTTEIItE8nBRySyLPWUgTPLwKDo3AmQw19Ltbe1gKDfml6hH1t4Itl2IxpXhNAvvoAsrQEtCHli5CbMMboQ9K61oE5HGNebnrGpE8SjJbx3Cd5QbImacJ-u9jAQHRQVxNxEYX8/s1600/IMG_5343.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5pej8EpTTEIItE8nBRySyLPWUgTPLwKDo3AmQw19Ltbe1gKDfml6hH1t4Itl2IxpXhNAvvoAsrQEtCHli5CbMMboQ9K61oE5HGNebnrGpE8SjJbx3Cd5QbImacJ-u9jAQHRQVxNxEYX8/s600/IMG_5343.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Bread that was a bit hard.<div>The massive carbo serving helped fill us up. </div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Amuse Bouche <div>To be honest, we have no idea what this was, because the Waiter just introduced it as the Amuse Bouche. There is so much room for improvement in that area for Il Lido. It's not that they were busy either - we were the first to Il Lido and when this was served, there were just two to three tables occupied. So this was probably tuna with a mysteriously light and healthy tasting cream coloured sauce, might be chinese turnip or white carrot, I will never know.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Hokkaido Scallops with Celeriac & Truffle Cream<div style="font-size:12px">The menu said Hokkaido Scallop<b><u>s</u></b>, but there was only one scallop. Sweet and nutty taste with generous portions of funky, earthy truffle cream drizzled over it. </div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Roasted Goose Liver with Duck Bacon and Lentils<div style="font-size:12px">Buttery, rich, creamy ... Goose Liver is so delicious but so wrong. If I were buddhist I'd probably be re-incarnated as a Goose in my next life as punishment. The Duck bacon was amazing too - crunchy in texture but giving and fragile. Unlike beef or pork bacon - it crumbled immediately at the tip of my tongue and the subtle gamey flavour of bacon bits tasted so fine I wanted <b>more</b>. </div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Chitarrugi with Lobster and Smoked Paprika<div style="font-size:12px">The Chitarrugi - <i>which we were told was home made Spaghetti common in Northern Italy - whereas in the Southern, they make <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/spaghetti-alla-chitarra-history-food-6535360.html?cat=22">Chitarra</a></i>, was interesting - firm, little bit coarse in texture, and springy. It was like having chinese <i>Pan Mee</i> and tasted very different from the Spaghetti we were used to having.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote"><div style="font-size:12px">The spiciness from the smoked paprika tingled our tastebuds, laying the groundwork for the lobster to calm and please us with it's sweet, succulent meat.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Wagyu Beef Cheek with Caramelized Root Vegetables<div style="font-size:12px">It tasted like beef stew and my sister kept insisting this dish was <i>lamb</i>. I've yet to nom Wagyu Beef that wowed me so I shouldn't be disappointed that I wasn't wowed by this - I just wasn't expecting braised beef because I do not like my beef cooked any other way than seared, pan fried, or barbequed. Nevertheless, the meat was tender and juicy.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Caramelized Root Vegables<div>The root vegetables were done perfectly: soft, juicy and sweet.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Molten Lava Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice-cream<div>To top everything off, this dessert was quite a treat - raspberrries, deep brown rich melty chocolate, creamy vanilla ice-cream and some crunchy waffles.</div></div>
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<div class="imagenote">Molten Lava</div>
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If I had a bottomless bank account, I would definitely go back to Il Lido (and Milleseme for that matter) to try the other items on their menu. Couldn't help but notice the multitude of luxury cars parked at Il Lido's when we were leaving. I wonder what the Dalai Lama would say about that, or to this joke about money and happiness.
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<div align=center><i>"Money can't buy me happiness, but I'd rather cry in my Ferrari."</i></div>
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<blockquote>"Il Lido was shortlisted in the Best New Restaurant category of the Time Out KL Food Awards 2010. The restaurant was also shortlisted for Best Italian Restaurant in 2011 and 2012. Our food awards are 100% voted for by the people of KL." - <a href="http://www.timeoutkl.com/food/venues/Il-Lido-Italian-Dining-and-Lounge-Bar">TimeoutKL</a></blockquote>
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Visited on 13th April, 2013
<p>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.16223 101.713279999999943.1542600000000003 101.70315199999995 3.1702 101.72340799999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-49441347010373212622013-02-25T00:10:00.003+08:002013-02-25T01:49:38.577+08:00Bulgogi Brothers @ Mid valley MegamallLocated in the newly renovated corner of Mid Valley and looking rather posh, Bulgogi Brothers finally opened up in Mid Valley! Pets Wonderland has been moved to this corner as well, and one will find I Need House tucked away on the 4th floor, with no signage leading to that shop for obvious reasons.
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I've been wanting to try Bulgogi Brothers ever since reading about them in the local newspaper - <a href="http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/3/4/lifeliving/10777822">Beautiful Bulgogi</a>. Touted as the top 2 South Korean dining chains in South Korea, their simple <a href="http://www.bulgogibros.com.my/pdf/bulgogi-brothers-menu-20120813.pdf" target="_new">menu</a> intensifies one's craving for BBQ Beef.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvAWhR8xchOhnflccRTX5Osvn2FOmaVYGe08yVS1slKF4v-am3SkKRwZRPad8g9Gf7sOWQD9N734pl9FiJI7v15Usb55fnqkxddw_kHSFMEeqBTjsRlZ5v7YRW9isjC2tAy4YBpKI70J8/s1600/IMG_4962.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvAWhR8xchOhnflccRTX5Osvn2FOmaVYGe08yVS1slKF4v-am3SkKRwZRPad8g9Gf7sOWQD9N734pl9FiJI7v15Usb55fnqkxddw_kHSFMEeqBTjsRlZ5v7YRW9isjC2tAy4YBpKI70J8/s600/IMG_4962.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Bulgogi Brothers in Mid Valley</div>
So the first thing noticeable about Bulgogi Brothers is the casual Korean interior. All furnitures have been imported from South Korea to give patrons an authentic Bulgogi Brothers Korean BBQ feel.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQiioVccK7cq9NgBEbNgcCo1r04vOACpeV7LKEyy45fChmuwzlwHIY8GDrMNqbe85IbXpKsAAAOGusxcQzEszw7OoTPw7k4BdQCbmVR3bTezQL9nSDc3qUAepBFeprs3pN0r9EHDaFyLf/s1600/IMG_4958.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQiioVccK7cq9NgBEbNgcCo1r04vOACpeV7LKEyy45fChmuwzlwHIY8GDrMNqbe85IbXpKsAAAOGusxcQzEszw7OoTPw7k4BdQCbmVR3bTezQL9nSDc3qUAepBFeprs3pN0r9EHDaFyLf/s600/IMG_4958.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Free tea of the day</div>
I love how at Korean BBQ Restaurants, you only need to pick one or two BBQ dishes off the menu and you will be served a variety of refillable side dishes (Ban Chan). Picking out 6 different sidedishes is not easy for indecisive people and the good news is, korean restaurants happily do it for you!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPVQUwukgdH-v1O5J4OS0tzEajEMPPN2WH_xiPzSteBQ4BurCmKm8mULA1diRWE0XT2H0EHT1WQ8ceooRafOLdVdJdxU6IwE6lwuzQOixmuoE22ykSpyfhVmTyQRpAki-Vv53NHQwW2WZ/s1600/IMG_4936.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPVQUwukgdH-v1O5J4OS0tzEajEMPPN2WH_xiPzSteBQ4BurCmKm8mULA1diRWE0XT2H0EHT1WQ8ceooRafOLdVdJdxU6IwE6lwuzQOixmuoE22ykSpyfhVmTyQRpAki-Vv53NHQwW2WZ/s600/IMG_4936.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Corn on the cob was fantastic! Easily the juiciest corn on the cob I've nommed</div>
I am not a fan of corn on the cob because I hate digging corn out from between my teeth, but at Bulgogi Brothers, they were superbly juicy, sweet and worth digging out from between teeth. There were also green peas, yellow potato, and the usual mash potatoes, vegetables, Kim Chi (very crunchy and above average size), and other assortment of pickles.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVKcSCtWs-KYKhe1RLEQoAHVLMznxYZTmlnv_bXzB0pa3Dep7Qtk1Bv-cjFRbZPnZagx961o3ir2m1w2SfkzzwqkFWaq2n0F8OKZtm1PLe6JUPnvFy4Uy2cmmVp8j5Uztx4yo2x7Liff6/s1600/IMG_4937.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVKcSCtWs-KYKhe1RLEQoAHVLMznxYZTmlnv_bXzB0pa3Dep7Qtk1Bv-cjFRbZPnZagx961o3ir2m1w2SfkzzwqkFWaq2n0F8OKZtm1PLe6JUPnvFy4Uy2cmmVp8j5Uztx4yo2x7Liff6/s600/IMG_4937.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Raw carrots, Kim Chi and other greens.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq1SpDclvEBvQ3i2qwiHM0-I8yhebgp_MtrZdRKMAB1l5gVlmVcX0l9mz9mZDw52QPKsX4VhDevMjhINE0LTuyH-QwH2PONa1SoBo1ixVd3mTtGoxVzwQcDGOR6hCVCSuXSiTbLdkq0pK/s1600/IMG_4946.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq1SpDclvEBvQ3i2qwiHM0-I8yhebgp_MtrZdRKMAB1l5gVlmVcX0l9mz9mZDw52QPKsX4VhDevMjhINE0LTuyH-QwH2PONa1SoBo1ixVd3mTtGoxVzwQcDGOR6hCVCSuXSiTbLdkq0pK/s600/IMG_4946.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Complimentary Korean Pumpkin Porridge soup</div>
Bulgogi Brothers uses induction cooker which reduces the amount of heat when your meat is being cooked. There is still a fair amount of smoke which is when one will notice the lack of a cooker hood above the table.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6YUuazmsDc-XIkoG5vG9k7NFlFmj_nTuP4-ZfpuSdgPB1DPm0OQuLHhyphenhyphenCDBvGTwSdV5P967HIS6KbtS2nRBsKClgDmB1fOY08TmUV-_4F32ISRxF136TwbE2aoYLtDRerIuAxJX6K3qf/s1600/IMG_4942.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6YUuazmsDc-XIkoG5vG9k7NFlFmj_nTuP4-ZfpuSdgPB1DPm0OQuLHhyphenhyphenCDBvGTwSdV5P967HIS6KbtS2nRBsKClgDmB1fOY08TmUV-_4F32ISRxF136TwbE2aoYLtDRerIuAxJX6K3qf/s600/IMG_4942.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Our final spread</div>
Our waiter Kimi was camera shy, but I finally managed to get him to ignore me and continue cooking :-) It was also a relief to find out that there is no minimum order required at Bulgogi Brothers for them to fire up the induction cooker, unlike many other Malaysian Korean Restaurants, which can be overkill for a table of two nommers.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpRyK-WqZpMgnehHw22bAYS1kSgRRgJTqIg5BHBhswAOHJeZ7M14kRbMjAcaR-8qQbOxEPUDyvjgATNVoPYPCJE9UCeXsrHdc9_0L8m9u0T7xVX42vC8PgfJJ7avZDL4Jl5QrX7nPE4NJ/s1600/IMG_4943.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpRyK-WqZpMgnehHw22bAYS1kSgRRgJTqIg5BHBhswAOHJeZ7M14kRbMjAcaR-8qQbOxEPUDyvjgATNVoPYPCJE9UCeXsrHdc9_0L8m9u0T7xVX42vC8PgfJJ7avZDL4Jl5QrX7nPE4NJ/s600/IMG_4943.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Leave it to the pros :)</div>
The Seaoulsik Bulgogi did not look like an exact replica of what is shown on the <a href="http://www.bulgogibros.com.my/pdf/bulgogi-brothers-menu-20120813.pdf" target="_new">menu</a> (surprise surprise) but it was good none the less. Costing RM 52.90, the special bulgogi sauce of apple and pear was excellent. These fruity tenderizers made the beef sweet, saucy, and nomworthy! My only complaint is that I could have nom'ed it all of it by myself which is what I might do the next time! The quality of the beef was excellent, as was the service. Newly opened restaurants are usually that way though.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBF8IlSoqjAACFspXjcYMJsljWcJtZrLF0hAVaaUm0Y-lrir1d9Oy1Z1CV3YK9TFGyIpwAENu30KiwI6K1tsPTwPleM4qPHpp67v27cBCk084SLOH2BLaPb7tPLzUI_tbqGbVBEsZIHeTl/s1600/IMG_4941.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBF8IlSoqjAACFspXjcYMJsljWcJtZrLF0hAVaaUm0Y-lrir1d9Oy1Z1CV3YK9TFGyIpwAENu30KiwI6K1tsPTwPleM4qPHpp67v27cBCk084SLOH2BLaPb7tPLzUI_tbqGbVBEsZIHeTl/s600/IMG_4941.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Seoulsik Bulgogi - picked because it looked like the healthiest option!</div>
Since Bulgogi Brothers were offering free noodles, we decided to redeem the offer. Janchi Guksu - wheat flour noodles in vegetable broth, eaten traditionally on special occasions like wedding feasts and birthday parties.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Lr5DvLBZVEaCzcSgrcAVs_eFHQswnJvtCuXiNBshn8uAh1bvamMJcyS7VCYh9PYiPc2LnR2YnFBofc4yL_7aqeMbC1ibCFn1W6z6p_WdPnl93J3h_PKXPXGeXw5Vq3KxKCUtHDv6q6s0/s1600/IMG_4948.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Lr5DvLBZVEaCzcSgrcAVs_eFHQswnJvtCuXiNBshn8uAh1bvamMJcyS7VCYh9PYiPc2LnR2YnFBofc4yL_7aqeMbC1ibCFn1W6z6p_WdPnl93J3h_PKXPXGeXw5Vq3KxKCUtHDv6q6s0/s600/IMG_4948.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">The free Janchi Guksu noodles deal floating around facebook (RM 17.90) - Noodles enough for two, but overpriced.</div>
We scooped the noodles up from the vegetable soup base and ate it with the delicious bulgogi juices leftover from the Seoulsik Bulgogi instead.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yJcZLPtePBojHsQ3gL__i0fgYxYHVGGenVOXaPkD6KCK9rs5ns06uk-7ZX8GXOANuNgMPKHTTj1PrRzk33PVcvypuDOYA5XfTgvyjkxIDxnLU0eU97cjV7rjPY_vfdUTgPQFUlgMUO6x/s1600/IMG_4955.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_yJcZLPtePBojHsQ3gL__i0fgYxYHVGGenVOXaPkD6KCK9rs5ns06uk-7ZX8GXOANuNgMPKHTTj1PrRzk33PVcvypuDOYA5XfTgvyjkxIDxnLU0eU97cjV7rjPY_vfdUTgPQFUlgMUO6x/s600/IMG_4955.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Delicious beef juices leftover in the pot</div>
Finally, we were given plum juice to wash all that food down :-)
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4wphNwD1Q3i3NfwglUATyhj2yAaOG8J7TEOS3fA5AbA5Fi_itsajWt9WD7RF2IfRE1y7GnyUKGxZltd2DtHA8t93zCt4cvseUALX1LByKwy6-a_c5gAYAFKNrBg3zacjcDSsJ8uT7CzG/s1600/IMG_4960-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4wphNwD1Q3i3NfwglUATyhj2yAaOG8J7TEOS3fA5AbA5Fi_itsajWt9WD7RF2IfRE1y7GnyUKGxZltd2DtHA8t93zCt4cvseUALX1LByKwy6-a_c5gAYAFKNrBg3zacjcDSsJ8uT7CzG/s600/IMG_4960-001.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Complimentary Plum Juice</div>
Be prepared to overnom at Bulgogi Brothers as I did, and walk away with a big contented smile. I was also delighted to receive a free <a href="http://www.pinchofsalt.com.my" target="_new">Pinch of Salt</a> loyalty card. I will definitely be coming back here when I'm in Mid Valley the next time.
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Website : <a href="http://www.bulgogibros.com.my/">Bulgogi Brothers</a>
<Br>Visited on the 23rd of February, 2013.
<br><br>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com1Mid Valley, Mid Valley City, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.1186111 101.678611100000012.8635631 101.35726110000002 3.3736591 101.99996110000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-1896117144587311982013-01-07T00:24:00.001+08:002013-04-14T19:06:45.590+08:00Sensory Overload @ Millesime, Solaris DutamasFine dining is easily one of the most expensive type of restaurant one can go to. As the name suggests, everything has to be fine. You're paying for the finest food, atmosphere, and service for that rare special occasion being celebrated. Places like these are great for anniversaries, engagement proposals, and successful romancing!
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For our case, my sister and I were there to celebrate life. It's good to do something out of the ordinary and be spoiled rotten once in a while. We really wanted to go to Sage @ The Gardens but that place is always fully booked. Who knew fancy eating places were so popular in KL? <br/><br/>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu35uyfHuda73BnLSXMgYRtBALkpbP9zsXQw3MHBTiIIuPFsMuQT8bzPDODvHiCilzxIok9UCVxH2RQnLwEzoGCFZyfUJ1_QQDWNsmT7gLTowazDJnEbZv-Zg-dHvhB2VWMTx5uBIV1bz/s1600/am5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwu35uyfHuda73BnLSXMgYRtBALkpbP9zsXQw3MHBTiIIuPFsMuQT8bzPDODvHiCilzxIok9UCVxH2RQnLwEzoGCFZyfUJ1_QQDWNsmT7gLTowazDJnEbZv-Zg-dHvhB2VWMTx5uBIV1bz/s500/am5.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Wine and Dine!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtRZjucLw-A8EtBmS0Zc2SIELd2msg0Zm7zq7To2wB7gB3i9zUdiMbUpkya0ywYwGq39lj1G9ybTMmZAa1GrctWMIMPH9WPxCveoGuITBo5vKdrQr2sjDv6nlpd8m_SWB8DMza0iaPpU0/s1600/am4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtRZjucLw-A8EtBmS0Zc2SIELd2msg0Zm7zq7To2wB7gB3i9zUdiMbUpkya0ywYwGq39lj1G9ybTMmZAa1GrctWMIMPH9WPxCveoGuITBo5vKdrQr2sjDv6nlpd8m_SWB8DMza0iaPpU0/s500/am4.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Very romantic and relaxing lighting</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5VP-IaqJw1-WFat4shB-B5-OnK1A9lg7-Nqbff6TC34kSPz_ZRI7G_CJu4wz4nbE3HOTk1RqhgmUMjeqvwyPyv88jzQU3sBOWUlbQYzkkwZpSVFb3z28ix1_GoZ8u7LcbLaFGRxUTPQi/s1600/am3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" class="centered" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5VP-IaqJw1-WFat4shB-B5-OnK1A9lg7-Nqbff6TC34kSPz_ZRI7G_CJu4wz4nbE3HOTk1RqhgmUMjeqvwyPyv88jzQU3sBOWUlbQYzkkwZpSVFb3z28ix1_GoZ8u7LcbLaFGRxUTPQi/s600/am3.jpg" /></a><div class="imagenote">A cozy and lovely place for dinner.</div>
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Located at the Sapura Kenchana Petroleum building next to Solaris Dutamas, Millesime is <i><a href="http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2010/10/12/lifeliving/7111198" target="_new">an eatery where you eat what the chef chooses</a></i>. This is great when you don't know half of the ingredients mentioned on the menu, which is something very common at these kind of places! The only decision that needs to be made is whether to have a 3, 4 or 5 course dinner, priced as below :
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</br/>Petite Menu (3 Course) – RM200++
</br/>Menu Gourmet (4 Course) – RM220++
</br/>Menu Degustation (5 Course) – RM250++
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Since we were already there, we opted for the 5 course menu because it made more sense to go all out and pay a bit more for everything. It was well worth the money because the food at Millesime was glorious and made for an unforgettable evening.
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The visual cues prepared our tastebuds for a richness that could only spoil us. Every dish from <i>Millesime</i>'s kitchen was a work of art, portions of food delicately arranged to be visually stimulating, with each swirl of dressing drawing focus onto the food being presented, beckoning to be savoured.
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The visual sensory was the perfect precursor to the degustation of each course.
The flavours were sensational. Slowly we nom'ed to our hearts content, and licked away every visible remnant of sauce, grain and granule off <b>Millesime</b>'s very unique, massive & heavy plates, which I think contributed to each dish looking like fine art.<br /><br />
The Foie Gras was the best I've ever tasted and melted away in my mouth. The raspberry flavour and sweet sweet sauce that went with it was terrific and simply delicious. The whole affair left me wanting for more foie gras, no matter how cruel and wrong it is. <br /><br />
At the end of the day my sister said she was still hungry so the kitchen brought out leftover pastries for her. How lovely and thoughtful of them!
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Overall, it was a <b>nomgasmic</b> evening. I will marry a chef one day, and have regular <b>nomgasms</b> without burning a hole in my pocket.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUVqKv1nPAAA1DkKKW27_Y3HzgADbK8zB-zujbwYEwSw3wjlvxqRuc5FgYfdRoEIUOUiIr2kpCjM10SINYtXj3ufcLYoFf5VK0lZutMTnoNLPizpk9eW6RG2fPTSjcl54mad4AtIXjvyR/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUVqKv1nPAAA1DkKKW27_Y3HzgADbK8zB-zujbwYEwSw3wjlvxqRuc5FgYfdRoEIUOUiIr2kpCjM10SINYtXj3ufcLYoFf5VK0lZutMTnoNLPizpk9eW6RG2fPTSjcl54mad4AtIXjvyR/s600/9.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Complimentary bread & butter</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCur7YLHd4-pTyxAFEKgfYQDW2vEDKHB68F0DLR44S1wZbEJoCQbkB9XhqVP1pVD97Bd_y4WYtte8UZq72QfREufFxUGcEvaL378-gNsPWyx2pG3lkm8OcFZ5OYO7nO-9R73rkZ5WHRijg/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCur7YLHd4-pTyxAFEKgfYQDW2vEDKHB68F0DLR44S1wZbEJoCQbkB9XhqVP1pVD97Bd_y4WYtte8UZq72QfREufFxUGcEvaL378-gNsPWyx2pG3lkm8OcFZ5OYO7nO-9R73rkZ5WHRijg/s600/1.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Amuse Bouche or "Mouth Amuser" - which emphasizes bite sized, intensely flavoured offerings to showcase a chef's artistry, showmanship, and ideas in small bites (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amuse-bouche" target="_new">according to wikipedia</a>).</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFADrQHlKaTj3Ee0VElc3_NLRgePORqh0okA5-zeig9Jq90vE8Cx-fJUb4uEMcK98RuEy6VUpMuV8PaslJYFoCgQ9FsnEGshYKillTdFkswDoJQrDzYT1sMOOrW42AVQXepzghKsZxaDPa/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" class="centered" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFADrQHlKaTj3Ee0VElc3_NLRgePORqh0okA5-zeig9Jq90vE8Cx-fJUb4uEMcK98RuEy6VUpMuV8PaslJYFoCgQ9FsnEGshYKillTdFkswDoJQrDzYT1sMOOrW42AVQXepzghKsZxaDPa/s600/2.jpg" /></a><div class="imagenote">Yellowfin tuna appetizer</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStGuLjdRejKfiC44dwxwr7XGWxYEGA8UCQtv5Nj63guQvdJo0FfrV5kuNDA9yskrDp5PN70_czkrZmrCiHYPPmsFCw_sN-qkLAD-Z15Z7iC9NjJSvxS8DXu0jnl_WnHN8SQJXJeNm8K0U/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjStGuLjdRejKfiC44dwxwr7XGWxYEGA8UCQtv5Nj63guQvdJo0FfrV5kuNDA9yskrDp5PN70_czkrZmrCiHYPPmsFCw_sN-qkLAD-Z15Z7iC9NjJSvxS8DXu0jnl_WnHN8SQJXJeNm8K0U/s600/3.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">I love prawns!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKN5FkEt9u54o0dhWCBSvmDC9yvmOQ0Z0sLumX7We4asJhDU7WUfEChqhLK_zTyxsWWRP1vbSb9AUCfhU64lg_VFKMsxY_Z2nPEDnzAR4xPnbfAL4fEUl2egrgR82rQ2aeHDHSAZyXCVyA/s1600/3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKN5FkEt9u54o0dhWCBSvmDC9yvmOQ0Z0sLumX7We4asJhDU7WUfEChqhLK_zTyxsWWRP1vbSb9AUCfhU64lg_VFKMsxY_Z2nPEDnzAR4xPnbfAL4fEUl2egrgR82rQ2aeHDHSAZyXCVyA/s600/3b.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Complimentary mango popsicles, refreshing and fun</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgPZAj16_7UbRVQtcNuMNq4-eqpvcygXf346nQg7vcwZ_gDzBh9e5ui_P41MHuhsvUvpvw1W3bUlrbdq9LZo1z3N4fSPhqhcO2XBjeYTqNBsAObqrl0ZuV37R8mgWH54HmcHxrfoC_4U7/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgPZAj16_7UbRVQtcNuMNq4-eqpvcygXf346nQg7vcwZ_gDzBh9e5ui_P41MHuhsvUvpvw1W3bUlrbdq9LZo1z3N4fSPhqhcO2XBjeYTqNBsAObqrl0ZuV37R8mgWH54HmcHxrfoC_4U7/s600/5.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">My choice of main course - wagyu beef</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71CFgzkZ-rZ5jqJu3oGlVjqQhRUIBrv0rRR-Xgg_VhyphenhyphenL_5EfdtfHaE9z5-W7ZZ4fdZ6-eMU8cWti9fCWa8eYT16sU6plRTapbmgReIlnj2L9T3xk_3IKqu8kcO-n5fR3xlqXT2lTXwkLJ/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71CFgzkZ-rZ5jqJu3oGlVjqQhRUIBrv0rRR-Xgg_VhyphenhyphenL_5EfdtfHaE9z5-W7ZZ4fdZ6-eMU8cWti9fCWa8eYT16sU6plRTapbmgReIlnj2L9T3xk_3IKqu8kcO-n5fR3xlqXT2lTXwkLJ/s600/6.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">My sister's choice of main, which she really enjoyed</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xFnVX52FnvtkkTXwqgLBcEDH_SajU1AiCtN2mjQbQn7ndyYP93Ip9BJcbdH7H961z_oG-idOHPRdGdJKPfj69PRWZlGdh7Ui79mtMnauNnMzdoEwhNGnpPXN0z1NcJq9uEa25imiCMUK/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xFnVX52FnvtkkTXwqgLBcEDH_SajU1AiCtN2mjQbQn7ndyYP93Ip9BJcbdH7H961z_oG-idOHPRdGdJKPfj69PRWZlGdh7Ui79mtMnauNnMzdoEwhNGnpPXN0z1NcJq9uEa25imiCMUK/s600/7.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Chocolate Souffle, berrylicious fruits, and ice-cream. Yum!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc3TG9lSuQgYnfPHOZRe-JMVEOnZ4XVd3o0tjufWLuFJ3xan-PfzSB8kKoSorVI1_VRUKLmSoe5fiR95iAe89HcVq-wlgAryIpCXThbYeB79hr7WyDxoLKZt2A9jruhW32xP6h6VR-076/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc3TG9lSuQgYnfPHOZRe-JMVEOnZ4XVd3o0tjufWLuFJ3xan-PfzSB8kKoSorVI1_VRUKLmSoe5fiR95iAe89HcVq-wlgAryIpCXThbYeB79hr7WyDxoLKZt2A9jruhW32xP6h6VR-076/s600/8.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">It's not enough to make good dessert these days, they have to be be perfectly aligned too!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARwiM9ITYYFqLVRVyhvSTE1VBEzh_btwLSyq6u5JPuvKjNgPxVe60nzuKPEGue9dOYdssrkJ9Z7NfCu95wonW3yscGaQ-d7h1rg4dhBohsj9ZcHrxs78JpakiNKMhfr56ZcMi-H8d1p4T/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARwiM9ITYYFqLVRVyhvSTE1VBEzh_btwLSyq6u5JPuvKjNgPxVe60nzuKPEGue9dOYdssrkJ9Z7NfCu95wonW3yscGaQ-d7h1rg4dhBohsj9ZcHrxs78JpakiNKMhfr56ZcMi-H8d1p4T/s600/10.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Compliments from the kitchen</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg698XfptoihS8W1ExQfPYF4EyIt_8cvDVrSJoaFdsE5hdsGtyqzeylyy6WpKVjbH_N10oyJymGrOeULcNqITwXzjZkHqOCN-PxarcIth3HT1hexvX0dve2LaoDxvF5TngM5FKlRFcF5Awq/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0"width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg698XfptoihS8W1ExQfPYF4EyIt_8cvDVrSJoaFdsE5hdsGtyqzeylyy6WpKVjbH_N10oyJymGrOeULcNqITwXzjZkHqOCN-PxarcIth3HT1hexvX0dve2LaoDxvF5TngM5FKlRFcF5Awq/s600/4.jpg" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Millesime's Foie Gras</div>
<span style="font-size:12px">Picture credits go to my sister. Visited in June 2012.</span>
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gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Hartamas Heights, 47400 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.170997 101.66651000000002-22.3510375 60.533697500000017 28.6930315 142.79932250000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-10533882323821594302012-12-17T23:14:00.001+08:002013-01-06T00:49:24.831+08:00Sam Hadramawt Groupon Review - 5-Course Authentic Arabian Meal This is a review of the <a href="http://www.groupon.my">Groupon deal</a> for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SAM.HADRAMAWT">Sam Hadramawt</a>'s 5-course Authentic Arabian Meal in Kelana Jaya, at RM 16 per pax, inclusive of bottomless blackcurrant drinks.
<blockquote style="background-color:#dfecce"><a href="http://www.groupon.my/deals/klang/Sam-Hadramawt/716443050">[Up to 75% Off] 5-Course Authentic Arabian Meal + Free Flow of Drinks at Sam Hadramawt for 2 (RM32) / 4 (RM58) People. From RM14.50 per person. Halal.</a></blockquote>
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I wanted middle eastern food but was almost broke. And you can't beat RM 16 per pax for a 5 course meal. It's equivalent to the price of 3 large meals at a hawker centre, except everything is middle-eastern!
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<h4>Hummus</h4>
One should always order hummus when eating in a middle-eastern restaurant. It's something that's quite different and unique to middle eastern cuisine. Sam Hadramawt's hummus had an overpowering olive/sesame oil taste which I didn't quite like, but was still good nonetheless.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7eoW_8EqC6I3ar9LyQXqQcMY4r8M7x4PKf8hWyfzb9gC3PXp42M7xkqpiiYyDKKVRED2l8esSZbauIjaXBkfh5soVtowecgq-AC3GRoZ6LQWSUELZxTGf75yqO-QhcBJZbqY36sxABM2/s1600/IMG_3635.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7eoW_8EqC6I3ar9LyQXqQcMY4r8M7x4PKf8hWyfzb9gC3PXp42M7xkqpiiYyDKKVRED2l8esSZbauIjaXBkfh5soVtowecgq-AC3GRoZ6LQWSUELZxTGf75yqO-QhcBJZbqY36sxABM2/s600/IMG_3635.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Hummus - blend of chick peas with tahini sauce (RM 16 of value)</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzOeVzy9EsR0HX0DT_yhwJOmOo7jfWXvZrv1fkGRJiFZ7dZhdn8els809QHwICx7-cAmcfLB9oqksu1SwbXZVZ_kkxHE8vQQ1gzOs_B1DctXvQLlJQP1C9BbUoPcjjhMz5v0DQHB7uDUw/s1600/IMG_3638.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzOeVzy9EsR0HX0DT_yhwJOmOo7jfWXvZrv1fkGRJiFZ7dZhdn8els809QHwICx7-cAmcfLB9oqksu1SwbXZVZ_kkxHE8vQQ1gzOs_B1DctXvQLlJQP1C9BbUoPcjjhMz5v0DQHB7uDUw/s600/IMG_3638.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Naan to go with the hummus.</div>
<h4>Vegetables</h4>
Would have gladly traded in the watery concoction of Salad and Mixed Vegetables for more hummus. I think both vegetable dishes were made from the same ingredients, except that one was put into a blender.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyj5K1lmQYfv2gOZtyWtOglu7lt4IpzdAajeVxsm2IS2LPpz1FbDdxcR2hf6ppIVFCv91Rp3Zdrv2M_jrocBmjuZ6aS3bVip0vjtBtZdX0Tx3g6-06u2WBPf_7-IAkAgpSzmjxLBAIs1sb/s1600/IMG_3636.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyj5K1lmQYfv2gOZtyWtOglu7lt4IpzdAajeVxsm2IS2LPpz1FbDdxcR2hf6ppIVFCv91Rp3Zdrv2M_jrocBmjuZ6aS3bVip0vjtBtZdX0Tx3g6-06u2WBPf_7-IAkAgpSzmjxLBAIs1sb/s600/IMG_3636.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Mixed Salad of Japanese Cucumbers, Parsley, and Tomatoes (RM 16 of value)</div>
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<h4>Main Course</h4>
I dig Sam Hadramawt's rice. I nom'ed 1/3 of my rice without any sides just to savour the fragrant spices in each spoonful of rice. Lightly coloured, soft and fluffy, middle eastern rice is awesome as usual. Why do we eat plain unflavoured white rice when there are much better alternatives out there, like nasi briyani, saffron rice, middle-eastern rice, nasi lemak and chicken rice?
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Although oily, the lamb was much better than the chicken, which was just <i>meh</i>. I too can make chicken that looks <i>meh</i> and tastes totally <i>meh</i>, so I probably don't want <i>meh</i> chicken at a middle-eastern restaurant.
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Would have liked my chicken on a skewer, ala Kebab style that is boneless and easier to eat compared to a winged drumstick, but the waiter skipped the Kebab option from the Main Course choices.
<br/><br />In my opinion, if a Groupon deal says you have a choice of lamb or chicken meat in Kebab, Haneeth or Mandy style, then you should be asked if you want lamb or chicken in Kebab, Haneeth or Mandy style. We ended up with 1 chicken and 1 lamb, which I'm still not sure prepared in what way. However all is forgiven since were given a RM 10 voucher afterwards.
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<h4>Dessert</h4>
I did not expect dessert to be served in a plastic container. This custard tasted like a close cousin of instant jelly, masquerading as custard. Can you believe it is supposed to be RM 10 of value? I can't. Creme brulee, a slice of cheese cake, an ice-cream chocolate brownie, or a souffle can be RM 10 of value. This doesn't even make the RM 5 cut. Being a big fan of dessert in general, I was disappointed with the effort put into making the dessert.
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Overall verdict : If you can afford it, I'd recommend that you pay full price to have a proper main course meal and the hummus, then skip the rest. Your tummy will be full by the time you're halfway through nomming the main course anyway, especially with middle-eastern serving portions. But if you're almost broke like I was (and still am), don't pass up the opportunity to eat a meal with this much variety at such a price. Despite my nitpicks, it was a steal.
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Visited on 25th November, 2012.
<br><br>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com023 Jalan SS 6/12, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.1050276 101.599922600000013.1049656000000003 101.59984410000001 3.1050896 101.60000110000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-80088194189621386692012-10-26T23:06:00.002+08:002013-01-06T00:52:28.704+08:00Eat insects, save the world - Locusts @ Highway 4Locusts are pests that harm crops. A restaurant in Vietnam, <a href="www.highway4.com/en/">Highway 4</a>, has gotten it right by putting them on the restaurant's menu and serving them, roasted, to patrons.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sTLPk5RckVgVDC2TK3VR_CwlpPDCwmMgWkbJJhEJ2bYPO5TA7jXgXJSMkO3fqVtYDEQzOAcdEgzK2mZ454JoDe9OIuXBUCO4JQ7xLxar-YMhK9WgaXbwWl6iBwofhzK9PIiTT4il2TcW/s1600/IMG_1732-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sTLPk5RckVgVDC2TK3VR_CwlpPDCwmMgWkbJJhEJ2bYPO5TA7jXgXJSMkO3fqVtYDEQzOAcdEgzK2mZ454JoDe9OIuXBUCO4JQ7xLxar-YMhK9WgaXbwWl6iBwofhzK9PIiTT4il2TcW/s600/IMG_1732-001.JPG" class="centered" /></a><div class="imagenote">Crunchy roasted locusts.</div>
Locusts are really grasshoppers that have decided to misbehave. They become destructive by congregating into migratory, voracious, ravenous swarms with out-of-control breeding, while feeding on our crops. These invertebrates are grasshoppers mobbed together, and morphed into locusts. Even among insects, mob mentality is as dangerous as shoppers on boxing day.
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The <a href="http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/index.html">UN Food and Agriculture Organization</a> runs a comprehensive Locust Watch site to give updates of the whereabouts of locust swarms. Losses in agriculture caused by locust plagues can amount to billions per year if left uncontrolled. Which is why we should nom down hard on locusts - as their population needs to be controlled.
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As with most insects, a locust not contaminated with pesticide is high in protein, and low in fat. There are also adequate amounts of iodine, phosphorus, ion, thiamin, calcium, magnesium and selenium.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyN-oa0HYmsz_5UE7BIA-KrFOwIRRHGETLtRXQDImoYdDYqJvgJS6Uv-D0xHoj_pJBtgY_R8Y7L01XO5PGZIj9yStuy6rC3vk8Gnhtas4-B1z27feEIkXlunl5uoC4OCSFBaXP5uKVa9q/s1600/IMG_1728.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwyN-oa0HYmsz_5UE7BIA-KrFOwIRRHGETLtRXQDImoYdDYqJvgJS6Uv-D0xHoj_pJBtgY_R8Y7L01XO5PGZIj9yStuy6rC3vk8Gnhtas4-B1z27feEIkXlunl5uoC4OCSFBaXP5uKVa9q/s600/IMG_1728.JPG" class="centered"/></a><div class="imagenote">Getting ready to eat my roasted locusts.</div>
These crunchy, delectable insects are roasted with lemon leaves, onions, pork lard and served with vietnamese dipping sauce. Making every bite and crunch a memorable experience . And not forgetting all those times they stole my food and gave me sores. (Price : 65k Dong / USD 3.10 / RM 10).<br/><br/>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com3Hanoi, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam21.0333333 105.8520.9740508 105.771036 21.092615799999997 105.928964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-53672551297638699242012-10-02T00:44:00.000+08:002013-06-08T21:24:26.502+08:00Brotzeit Midvalley - The Ultimate Pork FeastWeary of food deals? Don't be! This is a review of <a href="brotzeit.co/midvalley/">Brotzeit's</a> <b>Ultimate Pork Feast</b> on <a href="http://www.livingsocial.com.my">LivingSocial</a> :
<blockquote style="background-color:#e6eef8"><a href="http://www.everyday.com.my/coupons/kl/Brotzeit.htm">Ultimate Pork Feast (4-5 Pax) + 4 Paulaner Beer Mixes @ Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant (Mid Valley & Sunway Pyramid)</a></blockquote>
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<center><b>Where you spend RM 198 to save RM 280.</b></center>
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Oh yes, I love how these deals make you spend money to save more money. Guilt free expenditure on experiences one wouldn't normally splurge on. Afterall mother always says, little drops make an ocean. With RM 280 saved, I'm well on my way to buying my own private jet plane and an airstrip field in every continent. Goodbye 3-hours-to-45-minutes-annoying-airport-check-ins, hello destination anywhere & anytime at my convenience!
As with all things,
there are usually gotchas to such awesome deals on groupon / livingsocial / dealmates / milkadeal etc.
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Reservations</h4>
Honouring a deal like the above means restaurants need to make sure they can accommodate anyone who walks into their establishment. If you've watched an episode of Hell's kitchen, preparation for dinner begins as early as 10am with the chopping, grinding, peeling, and marinating. Having a rough estimate of how many pork knuckles need roasting helps a lot with pre-dinner preparations.
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But that also means planning is required on your part before your party can enjoy the deal. In case of unforseable circumstances like the flu, the tsunami, or a drunken night out where you threw up after drinking 7 pints of beer and 7 shots of tequila in record 3 minutes time (an exaggeration but true story nontheless), you would still need to show up and try to eat pork cooked in 7 different ways.
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For really popular deals, reservations for the "hot slot" (which is the weekend slot) can require up to 1 month booking ahead. This can be gauged by checking the deal's "Total Purchased" count.
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Quality</h4>
It is said that God created man in his own image. With 7 billion poeple on earth and amongst them, psycopaths, serial killers, paedophiles, rapists, child-molesting-priests, corrupt politicians, terrorists etc. - mass production is clearly not one of God's strong suits.
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Quality is always inversely proportional to quantity. At Brotzeit, my Pork Knuckle wasn't piping hot when I took a bite - either the result of pre-cooked, heated back pork knuckle, or food photography that went on for too long.
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My only other complaint : the flies. I'd hope a place like this would have no-fly zones in the entire restaurant. Unfortunately that was not the case.
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Expectations</h4>
What you see is what you will get, right down to the position of the little brown Brotzeit toothpick flag poked into the Pork Knuckle. This work of art was worth the price, and a great opportunity to sample 7 of the many different types of pork dishes available at Brotzeit. Leftovers from this feast is still sitting in my freezer.
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With so many choices of pork, everyone will have a favourite. We nomed:
<br />Pork Knuckle (Schweinshaxn) - Yummy
<br />Grilled Pork Sausages (Nürnberger Würstchen) - Ok
<br />Garlic Pork Sausages (Knoblauchwurst) - Very Yummy
<br />Smoked Pork Sausages (Bockwurst) - Very Yummy
<br />Gipsy Pork Belly (Bauchspeck "Zigeuner Art")
<br />Meat Loaf (Leberkäse) - Very Yummy
<br />Pork Roast (Schweinebraten)
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<h4>Dessert</h4>
For dessert, worth mentioning is the Schokoladen Mousse - White chocolate mousse with forest berry sauce. Melts in your mouth but not before you have savoured the fluffy, light, smooth, creaminess of the mousse. (RM 19)
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Apfelstrudel / Apple Strudel - Traditional homemade Apple Strudel filled with sliced apples, chopped walnuts, rum and raisins, flavoured with cinnamon & lemon, served with vanilla ice cream. There were too many things in this strudel ... (RM 22). Tasted like some variation of fruit cake, and I do not like fruit cakes.
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Visited on 11 August, 2012.
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<br />gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0G(E)-018, Ground External Floor Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur3.120419 101.6765573.1201715 101.6762485 3.1206665 101.6768655tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088091798682830932.post-80425104549069730142012-09-26T01:53:00.000+08:002013-01-06T00:51:28.434+08:00Chicken Rice with Roast Pork @ Tim Kee Lama, Taman EquineYou can rarely go wrong with chicken, but not all chicken rice sellers get the chicken rice and accompanying condiments just right. Tim Kee's chicken rice is one of the better ones. You can smell the aroma of chicken broth in the rice, infused with garlic and other spices, making it fluffy and yellow in colour. Some chicken rice makes you really thirsty and sleepy after you've eaten them, but not this one. <br /><br />Since everything is chicken and more chicken in chicken rice, I always add Roast Pork (<i>Siew yok</i>) because the crispy skin gives your taste buds something different amidst all that chicken. My only pet peeve is that their roast pork can sometimes be on the saltier side. <br /><br />Price wise, compared to other Chicken Rice shops, Tim Kee's roast pork costs 1 ringgit more. I can't imagine having chicken rice without their roast pork though. This shop also sells free-range chicken and economy mixed rice, which I have not tried. For a fast and hassle free breakfast or lunch, go with Chicken Rice + Roast Pork.<br /><br />Total Cost: RM 6.50. <br /><br />Shop Name: Nasi Kedai Ayam Tim Kee Lama<br>Bigger branches available in Sri Petaling and Cheras. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3F6J-quDq3zDRHeaPk7Mhw8yTOtUmJbjF8lwVO9v5-clXhfoyagMe6mgqvShbe3WePDiy2-FvZ-1lYgmf4eO_HywP73xgJH4tkJGrvSENreYN4wfNS6t4dCHD3mm5tE65EL0yjMQGqOI/s1600/chicken+rice.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3F6J-quDq3zDRHeaPk7Mhw8yTOtUmJbjF8lwVO9v5-clXhfoyagMe6mgqvShbe3WePDiy2-FvZ-1lYgmf4eO_HywP73xgJH4tkJGrvSENreYN4wfNS6t4dCHD3mm5tE65EL0yjMQGqOI/s600/chicken+rice.jpg" width="600" /></a><div class="imagenote">My Chicken Rice + Roast Pork, takeaway (<i>Da Bao</i>).</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvMTIzjVAR_iSe3am16-1x4FUtKMxzIKX9QvBG1f1cQozVOszpnyBlyZV9sm2O8fcHvjjJZ9eii4rmd90nBcE2O92Y4FY9GpA6UDoTsNBSx81tu10G4R4oF_vWa1DocpLZ894UPlUSHk/s1600/TimKee-RoastPork.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvMTIzjVAR_iSe3am16-1x4FUtKMxzIKX9QvBG1f1cQozVOszpnyBlyZV9sm2O8fcHvjjJZ9eii4rmd90nBcE2O92Y4FY9GpA6UDoTsNBSx81tu10G4R4oF_vWa1DocpLZ894UPlUSHk/s600/TimKee-RoastPork.jpg" width="600" /></a><div class="imagenote">Siew Yok - check out the layers - so lovely!</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOXxukE6mtQmRN6G3MjizLfUw33Kc62jq6sKZp4C14tnBYF9ZxsPfbdfq7d-z5tnmy9oI3m7mSxffpA8JpKFnkwH2Xaaia1hyphenhyphenB510rgeXQITiSSak40IqZ9QAgHvwT6vYqM7FRRd-15I/s1600/TimKee1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" class="centered" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOXxukE6mtQmRN6G3MjizLfUw33Kc62jq6sKZp4C14tnBYF9ZxsPfbdfq7d-z5tnmy9oI3m7mSxffpA8JpKFnkwH2Xaaia1hyphenhyphenB510rgeXQITiSSak40IqZ9QAgHvwT6vYqM7FRRd-15I/s600/TimKee1.jpg" width="600" /></a><div class="imagenote">This uncle always asks me for my order in Cantonese, to which I have to respond in my broken Cantonese. </div>gettingbakedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271563296056606147noreply@blogger.com0Jalan Equine 9, Taman Equine, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia2.9956475 101.67240252.9936655 101.66993500000001 2.9976295 101.67487