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It was by luck that rif and I stumbled upon Chew Jetty Penang Chiak in Aman Puri, when we ran some errands within the vicinity. We were initially headed to our regular roast duck spot but spotted a crowd outside Chew Jetty and decided to walk in to see what the hype was about. The [...] The post Chew Jetty...
Weekend brunches have always been a favourite of mine – a pick-me-up that I look forward to after the end of a work week. It is also a welcomed habit when I’m on vacation, like the weekend brunch I enjoyed at Ebony, Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou. For RMB388 per person, Ebony’s brunch offers a selection...
As I wait for the make-up and hair crew to set up in my suite at Brown’s Hotel, I realize my time in London is coming to an end. I was flown here for Haig Club London to have dinner and cocktails with David Beckham. The first three days were spent shopping and exploring the [...] The post Prepping for...
There’s just something about ramen that I find appealing – springy noodles in thick pork broth, laced with sesame oil and topped with meltingly tender pork slices. Just the thought of it makes me salivate. While I haven’t tried every single ramen bar in town, I do have a few favourites such as Bankara...
Both my mother and mother in-law are good cooks – one organic inspired while the other makes hearty, comfort food. As a result, I was never compelled to step into the kitchen because I have the best of both worlds. I only picked up (basic) cooking when I studied in the UK; cooking was cheaper [...] The...
As I write this, Im on the way to London for Haig Club London as a brand influencer for Malaysia, where I will meet other brand influencers around the world for dinner with David Beckham and to celebrate Haig Club in style. Its been a fabulous experience thus far and Im loving every bit...
One of the few things I love about Bangsarbabe.com is the support I receive from Loreal Professionnel when it comes to haircare. My hair is managed byLoreal Professionnels artistic ambassadors, including the renowned Miko Au of Miko Galere. Each time I’m there, he always makes sure I...
Working with various agencies throughout my career in corporate has made me realise a gap between the agency and client. The gap in understanding what the client expects from the agency they engage with. It was just last week that I lamented to rif about my frustration with a handful of agency people who...
Prasads Chetty Naadu Mess in Lebuh Ampang is one of my more unusual banana leaf rice experiences thus far — a hole in the wall above the goldsmith shop along Lebuh Ampang. Getting there is a little tricky, for the entrance is rather hidden. You need to spot Prasad’s goldsmith shop first, where...
Brunch is not only about the food; it is an occasion to catch up with friends or family. Over the years, it has become a lifestyle and for many restaurant/café owners, brunch is a revenue stream that they believe could potentially turn “brunchers” into regular customers. These days, I find brunch...
Ever since we got hitched, rif and I would spend Chinese New Year with his parents and grandfather in Melaka. Sadly, Ah Kong passed away last year so this year, we had our reunion dinner at his family home in Bangsar. His mother would always prepare the same lavish spread each year, comprising Nyonya...
When we visited Taiwan last May, one of the counties we went to was Hualien – the largest in Taiwan. I wanted to visit this county for the “black pebbles” beach, better known as Qixintan Beach, and also for the food which I heard was one of the best among counties. Our driver and guide [...] The post...
Frame Thai in Section 17 (formerly known as Lai Thai Market) boasts a steady stream of customers – a restaurant/mini mart in Happy Mansion that serves Thai street food and goodies from Thailand. I heard from friends that it started out as a sundry shop selling Thai snacks and food for the homesick, and...
My mum has been a fan of juicing since I was a little girl – we have at least five rather expensive juicers at home. Then there’s also her need for us to take in enough fibre. That includes unpolished rice and fresh fruits and vegetables, the latter two often made into juice or eaten [...] The post...
It is with great pleasure that I launch the new header for Bangsarbabe.com and announce my collaboration with Haig Club, a single grain whisky from Scotland. This header took several weeks to produce – a lot of meetings, concepts and locations were discussed between Jien and myself, our photographer Ian...
During my stay at Casa del Rio Melaka a couple of months back, I was pleased to find the breakfast menu tweaked and improved. The concept remained the same – a small but substantial buffet and several ala carte options. It was the latter options that impressed me. rif and I tried the Eggs Benedict, [...]...
Mezze in Medan Damansara is one of my favourite restaurants to dine at because the place is cosy and the food, unpretentious. I’ve become quite a regular partly because it’s near home and I love the vibe. Plus, the chef makes a mean carbonara; my usual order for the past 3 years. Since my last [...] The...
While I love my coloured hair, maintenance is a bit trickier as the ends of my hair is prone to dry, brittle ends. Plus, Im rather lazy when it comes to hair care thank goodness for amazing hair products from LOréal Professionnel! One of the recent hair treatments I enjoyed was the...
I remember my days in publishing where I had to review as many as 10 restaurants every month for the food section of the magazine. That, on top of what I was doing for Bangsarbabe.com. While I decide on the content for my blog, it’s not the same when it comes to working for a [...] The post Baci Italian...
I’ve always been a fan of tai chow (big fry) but as my food hunts are usually done with my other half, we don’t get to order many dishes. We were lucky my in-laws joined us for dinner at Lau Heong in Sentul recently, so we had a variety of dishes to try. Lau Heong [...] The post Lau Heong, Sentul...