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Fresh, thick slices of sashimi accompanied the Sakura Bento set (RM75/USD25) that came with a whole artillery of what could be defined as Japanese cuisine in a box Now I am all for healthy eating and living a sustainable, passionate and jovial life. Hence I signed up … wait, WAS signed up for GCC; the ...
A throwback to the olden days when tiffin carriers, straw hats and wooden cabinets were the norms, Fat Spoon‘s witty masterminds; sisters Melissa and Michelle reinvigorated grandma’s recipes with an unmistakable dose of charm. Fat Spoon Cafe did not initially strike me as a quintessentially retro cafe serving fusion food loaded with an extra shot ...
Pun Chun’s signature Duck Drumstick Mee (dry/soup) @ RM7.30/USD2.40 for Small, RM8.30/USD2.80 for Big – With the tender flesh almost falling off the bones; the duck drumstick was infused with an aromatic herbal scent from the soup; and served in the similar traditional manner of an aluminium container Not AGAIN?! This my friend, is not ...
TONKATSU by Ma Maison @ Mandarin Gallery – Hire Katsu (160g) (SGD24.80/RM6 2)- Pork Fillet Cutlet served with a mountain of finely-shredded, juicy cabbage and a small dollop of musta …
A maddening pace; the bustling scene at Petaling Street’s (in)famous Madras Lane - Imagine a short distance away you’ll be witnessing the gory scenes of squawking chickens slau …
IMPORTANT : In case you’re one who scrolls through the pictures without pausing to digest the (bountiful of) words in the post, please take note that Mek T has ceased operations from May 1st onwards. The pop-up notice on their website revealed that they’re ‘taking a break’ now. Laksa Terengganu – Lots of fresh ulam, ...
Ayam Buah Keluak – Evidently the BEST dish of the evening (for me), even the ‘buah keluak‘ known as black nuts were devoid of the very common pungent, bitter taste. The rich, pureed texture of the fillings had this intense flavour that could be best described as earthy and bittersweet. You know, the funny thing ...
This … is my “Lazy Song” You know those gorgeous days when you wake up to a drizzling weather; raindrops pitter-pattering outside of your windows and the sun barely stealing a glance over from the horizon even though the time was nigh for a sunny jog? Ahhh … the blissful thought of a homecooked, heartwarming ...
Ipoh’s signature “Kai See Hor Fun” (Chicken Kuey Teow) @ Soo Kee served both ways; in a savoury broth boiled with various parts of the chicken and a light dash of prawn oil, and the dry version tossed in a greasy mix of sauces; garnished with lots of fried shallots and chopped chives Since the ...
Menglembu Wantan Mee; staying true to its roots, the egg noodles here promises a bounce (more like a crunch) without any lingering curse of alkaline taste, nor soggy over-cooked noodles gingerly decorated with ‘generic’ ; red-dyed char siew. In short, this was delicious. After the umpteenth posts on Ipoh, I guess you must be dazzled not ...
A ray of sunlight falling on the peeled pomelo; a fruit indigenous to Asia and here in our country; the small town of Tambun in Ipoh steals the limelight for mass cultivation of the citrus fruit. “The pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) is a crisp citrus fruit native to South and Southeast Asia. It ...
Salted Egg Lotus Root (RM8/USD2.70) – Coated with a batter that’s rich with salted egg yolk, and curry leaves for that distinct, aromatic touch; the plate of humble lotus root (ling ngau) was transformed into something decadent worth ordering again and again …. Remember Steamhouse in Bercham? That restaurant specializing in healthy, steam cuisine has ...
…. That could still be shying away from the radar of curious food hunters; especially the rampaging kind (read : hungry tourists lining up for ‘tau fu fah’ and dim sum e …
The tangy, tomato-based gravy graciously slathered upon the piece of meat (chicken, pork, beef or fish) prior coated with an egg batter and then deep-fried, topped with boiled peas and onions, with a compulsory side of pan-fried cubed potatoes. This … is the epitome of one traditional Hainanese chop. Being a Hainanese descendant myself, many ...
What could be better described as a bundle of sins loaded into several bowls; the Ipoh famous “Ma Ta Liu” (police station; referring to the one on Hugh Low Street) curry mee possesses an unprecedented legacy and undeniable charm over their fans since more than half a century ago The last experience with Xin Quan ...
Wondering what’s Travel Blitz? Read the first 3 chapters and find out then. Trust me, even if you’re a staunch detractor of travelling to local destinations, there has to be at …
Nasi Lemak CT Garden – A tray loaded with goodies? Nasi lemak, otak-otak, rendang daging, ayam goreng, sambal tempe and more. It’s always fascinating to bump into places hidden within the nooks and crannies of the metropolitan that is Kuala Lumpur. Especially when you least expect a wondrous eatery in the midst of the skyscrapers ...
Stir-Fried Caramelized Roasted Pork with Spring Onion and Garlic (RM15/USD5) - A sinful clash of savoury and sweet flavours It’s always a blessing to be around fellow foodies. Or like-minded hungry souls from my hometown of Ipoh/Perak. Not too long ago, I got this elaborate e-mail from a reader on Chemor Village Restaurant in Chemor ...
Satay Dataran - An unmistakably Malaysian delight of marinated chicken and lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal fire, served with raw onions, cucumber and ‘ketupat’ ; (boiled packed rice dumplings), and a slurry of thick, spicy peanut sauce (RM1.00 for chicken, RM1.20 for lamb) A decade ago, had you told me that hawker food (or street ...
Life’s a freaking carnival @ AEON Station 18, Pasir Puteh, Ipoh; the new and easily largest shopping mall in all of Perak. (And no, the Golden Retriever does not come with the experience) A few posts back, I was actually very keen to explore this brand new shopping mall in Ipoh; a new Jusco (now ...
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