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Ipoh and cendol are two things I don’t associate together, unlike Ipoh and dim sum or Ipoh and nga choy kai. But my good friend told me about this really amazing cendol stall called Cendol Mari Gunung Rapat that her father often patronizes – and that I should really give it a try when I’m []...
Chiang Mai has always been that holiday destination that I would tell my friends “I really want to visit” but for some reason, the idea of booking a flight there eluded me. Until mid-last year when Jien and I felt the need to spend some RR as a family come year-end. We booked our flights []...
Eating poached/steamed chicken in Ipoh is a must for Jien and I – because it tastes more superior that what you can get in KL, I feel. Some of my followers told me to try Sam Ma Chicken Rice, citing it to be a local’s favourite when it comes to eating Ipoh nga choy kai. [] The post...
The past 21 days of Movement Control Order went by quicker than I’d expected. I was thinking to myself a couple of days before it happened – that I could really use a break. That I could use a relaxing getaway. Then MCO happened. I didn’t get the break I had in mind, nor did [] The post...
When it comes to Yong Tau Fu, I tend to stick to tried and tested spots because of consistency, like the one from Puchong and Kepong. Two different kinds of yong tau fu and both, I enjoy. I came across this yong tau fu spot in Kepong a couple of weeks ago when I was [] The post Kepong Big Tree Yong...
It isn’t easy to score a table at Ming Court Dim Sum in Ipoh; so much so I’ve given up in the past and settled for a less transcendent version across the road. By luck last weekend, we found ourselves sharing a table with another family. By 8.30am, there were no seats left and you’re [] The...
My first taste of jajangmyeon was two years ago, when a friend took me to her regular Korean-Chinese restaurant in Mont Kiara for lunch. It wasn’t exactly love at first bite, but one that grows on you after each mouthful. Buldojang in Desa Sri Hartamas serves decent jajangmyeon I was told – it is...
When it comes to Thai food in KL, I tend to stick to my regular spots because I’ve been visiting those restaurants for years. Jien however, is always keen to explore and see if there is something better out there – a trait I really appreciate because it gives this blog content. We were craving []...
Every few months, I would head to Semenyih to pay my late mother a visit. And often, I would lament over the (lack of) food choices available — it was either Restoran 52 or the pan mee shop, which I enjoy but have grown a tad tired of after several visits. Tian Tien Lai in [] The post Tian Tien...
Jien and I stumbled upon Jal Dae Ji in Ampang when we were in the vicinity for an appointment. It was past 9pm but still, we had to wait 20 minutes for a table to vacate. Prior to our visit the Jal Dae Ji, Jien and I mostly ate Korean food in Mont Kiara since [] The post Jal Dae Ji, Ampang appeared...
To eat at Richard Rivalee Nyonya Cuisine in Penang, you should arrive hungry. And you should always opt to dine with like-minded adventurous (and hungry) people. That is the only way you’ll get to indulge in Richard’s variety of Nyonya dishes – rich, spicy and a lot of them, coconut-laden. Richard...
Jien and I have heard good things about Pizza Mansion – no-frills but just hearty pizzas made on the spot. The post Pizza Mansion, PJ appeared first on Bangsar Babe.
Last month, Jien and I took a short break from the chaos of work and visited Melbourne with May Anne in tow. It was our first time visiting this city and we got plenty of recommendations from friends and some of Bangsar Babe’s followers. Melbourne has a pretty good mix of food and sightseeing. Weather...
Sitiawan used to be my playground when I was little, when my parents would send my siblings and I to spend the school holidays with our grandparents. I loved being there because I got to cycle around, climb trees and play with my cousins all day long. As I grew up, I stopped wanting to [] The post...
Jien and I spotted The Farm Foodcraft in Bangsar South slightly over a month ago, when we were walking around the vicinity after dinner. Since we’d already eaten, we told ourselves we’d give this place a shot another time. That time came a few weeks later, when we met up with some friends for lunch.
Moon De Moon Restaurant in Ipoh has received many, many raves about their delicious kai si hor fun over the years – apparently, it’s the go-to spot for a bowl of silky-smooth noodles in prawn and chicken broth, among the locals. I only paid this place a visit a couple of weeks back, when my []...
When it comes to cuisine of choice on a date night, Jien and I tend to gravitate towards meat – beef, in particular. We love the idea of tucking into freshly grilled beef or steak, especially if it’s a delicious, tender cut. Shin Nihon in Desa Sri Hartamas is said to offer one of the [] The post...
Ipoh has always been one of my favourite destinations in Malaysia when it comes to food – a small but fast-emerging town that is often packed with tourists during weekends and long holidays. It is home to one of the best steamed chickens I’ve tried and smoothest hor fun you’ll find in the country.
My second attempt to dine at Sunbather Coffee at The Sphere in Bangsar South required effort. We had a good experience at the café first time around and wanted to return to check out more of what they have to offer. Alas, there was an issue with electricity and they couldn’t serve customers when we...
I’ve always found it difficult to choose between sukiyaki and shabu-shabu – both are Japanese-style hotpots comprising thinly sliced meats and vegetables, with dipping sauces. The difference between the two is flavour. Shabu-shabu is savoury while sukiyaki leans towards the sweeter side. At Mo-Mo...