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Well, well, well … after the dismaying outing at Delight Seafood Restaurant a day before the Lunar New Year, thank goodness the second reunion (this one with friends, instead of family) fared much better. Should have gone for the tried-and-tested approach this year around, for last year we had our family reunion dinner at Soon ...
A most saliva-inducing, gastronomic trail awaits you …. DON’T say I did not warn you …….After the amassed listing of Ipoh Street Foods not long ago, I’ve decided to write about a few eateries in one single post, rather than separating them into several shorter blogposts. No particular reason for this, but I’d rather have ...
Continuation from the previous post of Chalet Air Panas @ Pengkalan Hulu ….In case you’re wondering, what else to do in Pengkalan Hulu, en route to your most sinful destination of Betong in Thailand (over the border, about 7km away from the custom checkpoint – for more information hop over to our 3 days/2 nights ...
What an amazing sight – Of pink petals, green leaves and running waters ….. a lotus pond with flowering joy on Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, BaliAfter the slightly underwhelming Babi Guling meal at Ibu Oka, we ventured back to Jati 3, our accommodation to refresh ourselves. Before setting foot on the next item on our ...
Szechuan-style Stir Fried French Beans with Dried shrimps & Chopped ‘Choy Pou’ (Preserved Radish) aka “Four Seasons Beans”Szechuan style of cooking encompasses an impressive variety of styles, ranging from the usual stir-frying and steaming, to the scarcely seen smoking and even ‘water-boiled’ (shui zhu); a prominent method of cooking …
Previous installment - Once Upon A Time in Bangkok ....It's a long, 3-days weekend, therefore I'll spare you the endless rantings, and instead let the pictures do the talking ..... Theme f …
Happy Merdeka everyone !!! A little late, but better be late than never, right? A rather eventful journey back from KL moments ago, with a 10 cars pile-up on the highway heading north, creating a helluva ruckus, mainly from the slowed down vehicles no thanks to the over-eager and caring crowd (read : nosy), and the traffic on the opposite side that's heading south snaking …
Continuation from Krabi/Phuket 2010 (Part Two) – Patong Beach, Red Light District & Thai Seafood in PhuketThe previous day’s endeavours had us sleeping in rather late, relinquishing every single minute of the morning, drawn to the comfort of our beds at Loveli Boutique Guesthouse. This was our last morning in Phuket, by the way.A far ...
There’s this really, REALLY famous Chinese ‘Zhu Zhar’ restaurant (Chinese eatery serving rice with various dishes) in Pasir Puteh, that may not require any introduction a …
For the full chapter-by-chapter accounts of my Bali trip back in October of 2009, click HERE.I am seriously in need of some discipline. One whole month has passed since I last posted something with regards to my Bali trip two months ago. I know, I know. Procrastination̵ 7;s one of my ’stronger̵ 7; points no doubt, but ...
Mr Murugiah manning the stall with his beloved wife, on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in IpohHow was your weekend dear readers? Mine was a most-packed weekend spent in the Klang Valley, which saw …
A steaming hot cauldron of the most concentrated stock from the sweet, delicate flesh of the crabs, and the smooth and springy translucent glass vermicelli noodles ……. @ RM50.0 …
A short one for the weekend … In the spirits of NEW chain outlets springing up in Ipoh (just like mushrooms sprouting after the rain; “Bagai Cendawan Tumbuh Selepas Hujan?” ), San Francisco Steakhouse arrived in Ipoh without much fanfare recently.A thick slab of minced beef patty sandwiched between toasted sesame buns, with ...
Saba Steak Potato Salad SetI have visited Waraku Japanese Restaurant in Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh (the area near to Jusco Kinta City and Tesco if you’re scratching your head there) many times before. Yet I have not written about this place, run by a Japanese lady who’s pleasant and affable. Waraku has been gracing the ...
You know there are days when you just do NOT feel like doing anything at all? When you’re too stressed out, lethargic, and absolutely abhor the sight/sounds of pests circling around you, the blank screen of the computer staring at your face, and writer’s block on a most discouraging strike?Yeah, I’m having one of those ...
With a name as FUNKY as Let’s Rock, you’d be hard-pressed NOT to be tickled pink when discovering this most famous eatery in Ipoh is in fact, a HAWKER STALL (though not anymore) specializing in Yeong Liew (or Yong Tau Foo/Stuffed Fish Paste) and noodles.Die-Hard Fans/Aficionados/Pur veyors of good old Yeong Liew in Ipoh would be ...
What makes a good slab of roast pork? Is it the crunchy skin, the perfectly tender and moist marinated meat? The layer of gelatinous fat underneath that crackly skin? Or even the accompanying piquant, and garlicky chili sauce?Truth be told, back when I was a small kid, roast pork was never a favourite of mine. ...
Had enough of the food posts? Longing for some food and adventures out of Malaysia? Like the Bangkok story in July, the Hanoi escape way back in February? Or even missing my incessant ramblings last year when I sweated it out with thousands of others in Macau and Hong Kong? (note to self – DON’T ...
Kao Lee Dim Sum Restaurant in Ipoh Garden has stood the test of time, serving delectable morsels of dim sum for breakfast-brunch for a good many years now. Other than dim sum, Kao Lee was also serving steamboat and various noodles/rice & dishes for lunch and dinner. Noticed the past tense? That’s because currently they’re ...
Sashimi Moriawase Hanzo (RM56.00/USD17) – An enticing platter of fresh and thick cuts of raw fishes and boiled shrimps presented on a bed of shaved ice, with a cube of grated wasabi I have to confess. The sudden onslaught of new eateries sprouting up in Ipoh surprised me, and my apologies for the delayed reviews ...
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