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Kam Heong Coffeeshop, PJ State
My father in-law comes from Melaka and one of the few things he love that I cannot stomach is wantan mee, red-tinged from the use of chilli sauce. Thats how they eat it in Melaka and I was shocked when I first encountered it. Worse still, I was greedy and ordered a large bowl thinking [...]
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3rd November 2014 8:00am
Tiffin Tea Set at Casa Del Rio, Melaka
While many establishments serve afternoon tea on a three-tier plate stand, I like how Casa del Rio serves theirs – in a tiffin carrier, often used in a Peranakan household. This was a nice change from the fancy afternoon teas I’ve been accustomed to – no frills, but accentuated by the ambiance of the...
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30th October 2014 5:22pm
Fashion Updates: Peep Boutique #4
In life, we have all met some people who turned out to be a complete waste of time and effort. I’ve had my fair share of these people – from friends who simply refuse to get their act together and make something useful of their life to budding entrepreneurs who seek help in getting things [...]
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29th October 2014 11:50am
Anis Puteri Corner, Pantai Dalam
I’m a big fan of Malay nasi campur especially the ones from the east coast, namely Kelantan. The dishes are heavily influenced by Thai cuisine, with emphasis on sugar and coconut milk – expect the curries to taste richer, sweeter and creamier. My regular fix is at Restoran Jaring but a friend told me...
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28th October 2014 8:00am
Obanhmi, Damansara Uptown
My first Banh Mi experience was in 2012 when I was at a popular Vietnamese shop in ION Orchard, Singapore. Everyone was raving about it but I vaguely remembered the bread to be chewy and stuffed with more vegetables than I liked. Suffice to say, Banh Mi never made it to the top of my [...]
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27th October 2014 11:37am
Khunthai, Penang
I reckon I go through an Asian food phase every now and then, with Thai topping the list. Good thing there are plenty of decent and affordably priced Thai food in Malaysia, else Id go broke paying for premium Thai cuisine! In Penang last month, I tried the original outlet of the famous Khuntai with...
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24th October 2014 11:53am
Bisque Cakes
I’ve always been a stickler for good cake – ones that are dense yet refined, rich yet not overly sweet and with toppings I can actually eat. And no, fondants aren’t one of them. When Bisque approached me to check out their range of cakes, the first thing I noticed was how pretty they were. [...]
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23rd October 2014 8:00am
Daro Crispy Chicken, Bangsar
Fried chicken is one of my diet nemeses – I find it difficult to resist the lure of crispy skin and piping hot meat, seasoned with special spices. Buttermilk fried chicken is currently at the top of my list and this is especially delicious served with poached eggs, brunch style. Daro Crispy Chicken is a...
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21st October 2014 2:27pm
Barlai, Kuala Lumpur
In this age when nearly nothing is hidden or forbidden, a secret hideaway (or the idea of it) has an undeniable allure. Like Barlai, a new venue from The Big Group, nested in a heritage building at Jalan Sin Chew Kee in Pudu. Try and find it. There is barely a sign out front – [...]
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20th October 2014 11:22am
Hotel Review: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
When I travel on business, the hotels I stay at are mostly good in terms of location, convenience and comfort. They are often conventional which I don’t mind since it’s a work trip, but every now and then, it’s good to check out a hotel that is young, vibrant and full of life. Like Aloft [...]
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18th October 2014 1:55pm
Caffeinated Cabin, Jalan Gasing
Despite writing for more than 7 years, I find it tough to constantly find inspiration in what I do – creative, corporate, feature and blog. Little nooks and cafés help in giving me inspiration to write and such an ambiance promotes creative thinking. So I go to one during my off-days, to catch up on...
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17th October 2014 12:29pm
Restaurant attire – Do we dress appropriately?
A few weeks ago, I posted my thought on how disrespectful and distasteful it is for some to wear slippers to a fancy restaurant. And it caused a furore among fans and trollers alike. I was criticised and insulted for that remark and it shocked me to discover how many in Malaysia champion informality to an...
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16th October 2014 5:25pm
HWAN by Chakri
My first Thai mango salad was in Bangkok, where I sat by the roadside along the stretch of Sukhumvit. The lady used a mortar and pestle (batu lesung in Malay) to pound and mix the salad it was robust, spicy and tropical. Hwans version is currently the closest to that. This was assembled upon...
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15th October 2014 8:00am
Mee Udang, Pulau Aman
Seafood meals are best eaten with a group of friends, especially when crabs and prawns are involved. There’s just something about peeling prawns and digging into luscious flakes of crab flesh – and it’s somehow tastier when you’re eating in a group. That was what rif and I did when we visited Penang...
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14th October 2014 10:00am
Sanuki Udon, Taman Desa
Sanuki udon is a specialty of the Kagawa region – long and thick white noodles with a silky texture and toothsome bite. I’ve heard a lot about Sanuki Udon in Taman Desa, said to offer delicious bowls of perfectly cooked udon, served plain or with a choice of topping. The outlet is simple and the [...]
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13th October 2014 11:23am
The Accident
Many have been asking why I was hospitalised and why I have a wound on my forehead. And I was getting tired of people speculating so heres the account of what happened. Also, for those who cant stop asking me about scarring, yes, it will scar. And for those who are weirdly and stupidly...
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10th October 2014 11:12am
Straits Food Company, Bangsar
There’s plenty to like about Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine, an amalgamation of Chinese, Malay and Portuguese influences in one cauldron. To date, the best Nyonya food I’ve tried still comes from my mother in-law’s kitchen. She makes delicious ayam pongteh, ayam buah keluak, popiah and Nyonya laksa, among...
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9th October 2014 11:30am
Of commitment and unconditional love
I was going through a pile of things in my room at my parent’s yesterday, when I saw our wedding cake topper safely tucked and sealed. Today marks the 3rd year of us signing the papers as husband and wife (*blogpost here) and a day we’ve been looking forward to despite a tough year. One [...]
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8th October 2014 11:37am
Miam Miam, Penang
There is a lot of hype about Miam Miam (‘yum yum’ in French), a café that serves a range of French food with strong Japanese influence. While we’ve yet to try the one at 1 Utama, rif and I managed to pop by the outlet in Penang for dinner. The café’s interior marries European and [...]
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7th October 2014 11:15am
Staying Home
I’ve been on a week-long medical leave following my accident and while the rest was useful for my recovery, I was beginning to feel restless. The bruises are (still) horrible and while the stitches were removed, I have to deal with an inch long scar on my forehead. Something I’ll need to get used to [...]
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6th October 2014 11:05pm