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On our third day in Hong Kong, rif had to work so I met up with Mei who took me for a snack of Polo Bao (pineapple bun) at Kam Wah Café. Locate along the bustling Bute Street in Mongkok, Kam Wah is perpetually crowded especially during breakfast time. The place seats about 40 people, [...]
During my first visit to Ichiro Sushi Bar, I sat at the corner of this small and spartan space. The restaurant was cosy, with a steady stream of loyal customers accustomed to the Japanese chefs behind the counter. I ordered from one of the lunch sets available and at just RM25, it was good value [...]
Ever since I tried De Champion Duck in 2008, I’ve been going frequently for my roast duck fix. To me, they serve one of the more consistent roast ducks in Klang Valley. They also started serving some pretty awesome honey char siew, and that too, became my regular order whenever I dine at the shop.
During my stay at The Westin Langkawi, I enjoyed a spa session at Heavenly Spa by Westin, a stunning beachfront property with a gorgeous view of the Andaman Sea. The place is spacious and the spa menu offers a range of treatments – Malay, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Turkish, Swedish and...
When rif and I were in Hong Kong, we visited The Peak (highest point on Hong Kong island) to enjoy the view of the city and its harbour. I’m not a fan of touristy spots in general, but since it was one of the must-see places in Hong Kong, I went anyway. Even on a [...]
With more than 30 years of experience under his belt, Chef Ken Liew of Celestial Court in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur is a skilled craftsman. His new dim sum creation showcases a burst of aroma, colour and flavour that would tickle even the fussiest of taste buds. Dim sum, which literally means “touch...
Push cart noodles (che zhai mein) are a popular treat in Hong Kong where vendors run their business from small carts along the roadside. Well they did in the 1950s. Now they mostly operate from small stalls in residential areas with minimal tables and chairs. I tried a bowl for supper, not too long...
Millesime is a restaurant by Chef Max Chin that is tucked in a cosy corner of Menara Kencana Petroleum in Solaris Dutamas. I was invited to a private six course dinner and tucked into a good meal with wine pairing by Albert Quay, the Maitre d’. I like the feel of the restaurant – dimly [...]
In Hong Kong, you’re bound to walk past several shops with siew yuk (roast pork), char siew (barbecue roast pork), roast goose and roast chicken hanging in the window display. Mei treated rif and I to a meal of roast goose and siew yuk at Tai Hing at Causeway Bay, along with a few other [...]
V Botanical Spa at The Andaman Langkawi is all about luxury and comfort. People leave with their face and body supple, relaxed and detoxified. I’ve been to a number of high-end spas but V Botanical Spa is the only one so far, with treatment rooms perched on a hillside with a view of Datai Bay. [...]
I’ve heard good things about the claypot chicken rice at Heun Kee in Pudu but getting to that part of town from Bangsar can be a nightmare. Moreover, I’m not a big fan of claypot chicken rice so I didn’t see the urgency of checking this place out. Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice has been [...]
NOSH turned six months old and to celebrate the occasion, the two masterminds – Ann and Judith – came up with ten new desserts specifically for the month of May and June. I’ve been a fan of the food ever since my first visit but I always order the same dishes. Like seriously, always. This [...]
At Melbourne Peking Duck in Bangsar, ducks are served the way a sommelier would serve wine. The waiter wheels the whole duck on a trolley to your table where he waits for your inspection and approval before serving it to you. Once you give him the green light, he will start carving the duck for [...]
Jala at The Andaman boasts an exciting menu of Malay and Western flavours, with a fresh seafood display for you to choose from. The restaurant offers the best of both worlds, nestled between the tropical rainforest and the Andaman Sea. Needless to say, the sunset was beautiful that evening and the gentle...
This blog header has been a project that took a while to complete. rif and I did the brainstorming a few months back and came up with the mood board. As you can already see, there are three parts to this new header – gadget (sporty), automobile (girly sexy) and lifestyle (modern chic). Coming up [...]
rif seems to have all the luck in the world when it comes to food. His office location allows him to sample all the good hawker food in KL, while I’m stuck with cafeteria food at my new office. This beef noodles place is recommended by a colleague and rif insisted it was better than [...]
About the guest writer: Chinese-born Indonesian Adhiyanto Goen (fondly known as Adhi) went to China when he was 14, hoping to be a thinker, tenor and international spy. In reality, he prefers to lead a quiet life with a good book like Biography of Steve Jobs or Love Letters by Great Men. After working...
I ate very well when I visited Bali last month, dining from one restaurant to another including a luxurious degustation dinner at Kayuputi at St Regis Bali Resort. An awfully lucky girl, I am! I have to thank the PR of St Regis Bali Resort for extending an invite to dinner after my lovely afternoon [...]
My friends and colleagues find it bizarre that I can eat curry mee for lunch three days in a row, without getting sick of it. Whether it’s curry mee from KL, Ipoh or Penang, I love them all. While the curry mee from the latter two states are more sought after, KL curry mee can [...]
rif and I have been looking around and seeking opinions for a new bed, in preparation for our new home. As sleep is very important to me (I get 6 hours of sleep a day, sometimes less), I need a good bed – most importantly, mattress. After doing quite a number of hotel reviews and [...]