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An Engineer, a daughter, a mother to an adorable child who has passion in photography, food & travel. My photography covers food, people, landscape....whatever that caught my attention in just a click! I admired people who actually put effort in food arrangement before presenting it to guests. Presentation gives the first impression. I love to eat and also sharing it to my readers. I also love to travel. I meant who doesn't? Because that's the time when you are work free. LOL! You don't have to be rich to travel. A local trip is considered as traveling too. What matters most is the time. I am reachable at 'thammelissa@yahoo.com' Thanks for your visit!
Christmas, Food, Friends, Seremban

An Early Christmas Celebration….@ Pho Co Seremban

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Jingle Bells…Jingle Bells….

 

Christmas is just around the corner. We have planned an early Christmas celebration cum Christmas gifts exchange.

 

RED & WHITE!

Sin Wei suggested a theme. We shall all dress in either red or white color.

“I will come in RED lar”; I told Sin Wei.

 

The present ones were Sin Wei, Joanne, Tracy, Kristy, Siew Yen & myself.

Apparently; there’s a newly opened(few months ago) Vietnamese Restaurant in Oakland. They served Vietnamese cuisine and steamboat. Therefore Tracy suggested to try their steamboat.

 

looks clean & bright

 

sauces for dipping

 

Passion Fruit Drink – RM4.50

 

Vietnam Coffee

 

sorry…I’ve forgotten the name.Its the ingredients for ‘fresh spring roll’.

See Below

 

Given a sheet of rice paper. Place the ingredients(mee hoon, sliced meat, lettuce, carrot, bean sprout)  in the middle. Add some sauce.

 

Roll it as above.

 

We ordered the steamboat meal for 3 person. RM18/ person.

The steamboat portion is big. Enough for 6 of us.

The steamboat consist of sliced chicken, pork balls, sliced fish meat, cuttlefish, enoki mushroom, prawns, crabstick, taufu, cabbage, taufupok.

 

and also mee hoon & eggs.

 

The soup base is very tasty. It has slices of starfruit.

 

Boil it in the soup base.

 

The shop owner was so kind to help us to take a group photo ^^

RED & WHITE!!!

 

After the meal; we are all set for the gifts exchange. Wrote our names on the paper. Then each of us draw our gift.

Presents from all of us!

 

 

Excited or Meeting???

 

Below are everyone’s photo with their respective gift. Macam IC photo…..  :-p

Kristy got Mel’s gift

 

Joanne got Siew Yen’s gift

 

Sin Wei got Joanne’s gift

 

Tracy got Kristy’s gift

 

Siew Yen got Sin Wei’s gift

 

Mel got Tracy’s gift

 

Everyone seems to like this very much.

 

My favorite photo

 

My favorite shot

 

 

PHO CO

No. 68b, Lorong Haruan 5/3,

Oakland Commercial Square,

70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

 

Ms. Chong : 017-6715995

 

**NON-HALAL**

 

 

 

Chinese, Food, Non-Halal, Seremban

Dinner@Empayar Seremban Siew Pow

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Seremban is famous for its siew pow (bun with bbq pork/ chicken baked till golden brown). We are now at Empayar Seremban Siew Pow; the main branch of siew pao. Not only selling siew pow but also assorted local products. Their siew pow is well established for many years.

 

The siew pow and other bakeries (egg tarts, pineapple tarts, salted egg cookies, kaya kok & etc) are baked freshly everyday. Sold out fast too…especially during holidays. You may expect alot of tourists there too. Besides the siew pow, their egg tarts also is a must try item!

 

You may refer here for the list of products:- PRODUCTS

 

 

A huge signboard which is visible along the North South Highway.

 

Assorted local products

 

 

I bought 10 pieces of siew pow. Each priced at RM1.30

 

Too bad the content wasn’t as generous as before.

 

Apart from that; it does served as restaurant. Particularly on Seafood. The fishes, crabs & prawns are fresh too. What I meant fresh is that; its still alive before its cooked.

 

 

Kirin Ebi (A type of prawn reared in deep ocean and specially processed using advanced technology).

I couldn’t really differentiate the difference, but kirin ebi’s shell is much harder and the size is slim & long in shaped.

 

 

Alex and I couldn’t figure out what to order. Therefore we went ahead with their recommendation.

Sang Min with Kirin Ebi (Yee Mee in Cantonese Style) – RM15

 

Hakka Char Yoke (客家炸肉)  (Fried pork in Nam Yue) – RM20

 

Crabs cooked with salted egg – RM45/kg

 

We enjoyed eating the crabs. Tasty and fresh. Overall the food that we ordered were good! But I felt the price is slightly expensive.

 

FOOD = 4/5

PRICE = 3/5

AMBIANCE = 3/5

 

Empayar Seremban Siew Pow
LG1-57, Tingkat Bawah Tanah,
Pasar Besar TBK 4, Taman Bukit Kepayang,
70200 Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan.
Tel: 06-601 6308/9.

 

**NON-HALAL**

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Hulay….Hulay…..

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An achievement that I should be happy and to feel honored!!

 

I started to blog since April 2010; after much consideration.

Within 8 months I’ve achieved 10K visitors/ viewers to my blog.

Hulay…Hulay…

 

 

I received comments such as; I like reading you blog. Your blog is informative. Your blog made me hungry. 🙂

 

I do not know what my readers would like to expect from me. Perhaps; you, reader could come up with some suggestions to make it much interesting!

 

To my followers :-  Thanks for you frequent visit.

To anonymous :- Hope my blog provide an answer for you query.

 

THANKS FOR EVERYONE’S SUPPORT!!!  🙂

My Food Creation

I cooked “tong yuen & sweet potato tong sui”

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I got the idea of cooking this tong sui/dessert after I tried it from ‘tim pan kor kor’; a dessert shop in Subang.

 

It looks pretty simple. All you need is just a packet of tong yuen (glutinuos rice ball) which can be purchased from the supermarket (I’m lazy ma…so I just buy it from the supermarket. Moreover I do not know how to make the one with black sesame content lerr…. ^^), 1 number of sweet potato(your desired size), gula melaka and ginger.

 

ingredients as above

 

cut the whole sweet potato into cubes

 

METHOD:

 

  • Boil a pot of water
  • Put in the ginger (approximate 4cm, sliced it)
  • Add in gula melaka (you may also substitute it with normal sugar)
  • When the water is boiling; add in the sweet potatoes.
  • Cook till the sweet potatoes is soft enough.

 

  • As for the ‘tong yuen’; boil separately in another pot of boiling water. When the tong yuen are floating above…means its cooked. You can now scoop them up.

 

The final result!

Food, Japanese, Sunway Pyramid

Dinner@Sushi Zanmai

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Last Saturday I was at Sunway Pyramid. Thinking of what should I have for dinner. First thing that came across my mind was “Sushi Zanmai”. I’ve tried the food there 3 times at the same place. So far; it does not disappoint me. Honestly this is much better than Sushi King.

 

Unfortunately a friend of mine whom dine at Sushi Zanmai of The Garden Mall; left her with bad impression. She had a bad experienced. Dirty cutlery; poor presentation on food.

 

Bear in mind; please be prepared for the queue. Expected duration at least 15 minutes to be seated.

 

At the entrance

 

They claimed it as “The genuine conveyor-belt sushi Restaurant”.

 

Sauces & Wasabi

 

An adequate amount of wasabi & sauce

 

Pickled Ginger

 

A cup of green tea

 

The workplace for assorted sushi.

 

The sushi are priced according to the color of the plates.

Blue = RM2.80

Pink = RM3.80

Black = RM4.80

Red = RM6.00

The eye-catching conveyor belt with assorted sushi. They constantly refill the conveyor belt. Don’t seem to have any empty slots. Of course not every sushi is displayed. You may order them from the menu, and they will serve it.

 

 

Tamago sushi.

 

Inari Kanimayo Yaki – Crabmeat with mayonnaise

 

Please forgive me for not knowing the name. However it is recommended. Fresh Sliced salmon wrapping the rice along with seaweed sheet.

 

Shishamo

 

Unatama Don (S) RM15.80 – Roasted eel simmered with egg on rice

 

Kaki Kimuchi Nabe (with udon) RM18.80 (recommended)

Fresh oysters & vegetables hot pot with kimuchi based soup

 

Price = Fair. Worth to eat.

Service = 3/5

Food = 4/5

 

SUSHI ZANMAI
First Floor, Japanese Street,
Oasis Boulevard 2,
Sunway Pyramid,
46150 Bandar Sunway,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

TEL 03 – 7492 3080
FAX 03 – 7492 3090
MOBILE 012 – 989 3080
Email zm-sw@supersushi.com.my

DAILY BUSINESS HOURS
12.00 noon – 11.00 pm

 

Shopping

UNIQLO, I came…..

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UNIQLO has arrived in Malaysia nearly a month.

2 weeks ago…I realized that I still have some left over RM20 vouchers which will be expiring soon(validity of 1 month). I do have more of them. Unfortunately I hardly got the chance to go there…therefore many are thrown away lor…My friend, Ashley did fully utilized the vouchers. I said to her; “If I were to be in KL, I’m sure to use up all of the vouchers  I had” . She answered; “If you are in KL, I forsee you will be going there almost every day. LOL!!

 

Therefore; on the same weekend; I decided take a trip there and use up the vouchers before its expired.

 

The crowd is no longer that much as compared to the 1st week. You can now shop comfortably. Apart from that, do not get annoyed by the greets from every staff “WELCOME TO UNIQLO” at almost every corner. Because that’s the method of them serving their customers.

 

Denim short skirt with promo price of RM49.90. I bought it at RM29.90 discounted from RM20 voucher.

 

Women’s Flannel with promo price of RM79.90. I bought it at RM59.90 discounted from RM20 voucher.

 

Full view of the Women’s Flannel

Food

Magnolia’s Sherbet

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Magnolia is a well known brand for its ice cream in Malaysia.

Magnolia has introduced a new line of products; “SHERBET”.

Sherbet, an American term for a frozen dessert like sorbet, but containing a small amount of dairy.

 

I was doing some grocery shopping with my mom, where then I came across these new products at the supermarket’s freezer. Being the curious me….I bought all 4 flavors and try them all. Each of it priced at RM2.50.

All 4 flavors. From left; lychee, mangosteen, melon & orange.

 

 

From left; lychee, mangosteen, melon & orange.

 

In fact, all 4 flavors are very nice. Very refreshing and fruity taste. But if to pick the best out of 4, I would say the ‘mangosteen’.

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Stay Fit, Stay Healthy with NESTLE FITNESSE

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The idea of “Stay Fit, Stay Healthy with NESTLE FITNESSE” is that I know I’ve gained weight. YES! For the past 1 year, I know I’ve added some kilos to my weight. Therefore…the summary is that I wan to keep fit aka ‘kam fei’ arrr….

 

7 out of 10 married women will certainly agreed that they’ve gained weight after married. Why is that?? Is there any proven facts? Or its just a psychological  thoughts? But it does occurred on me wor…..

Does that mean that I’m happily married therefore I gained weight? Aduhhhh…..

Its time to buck up man!!!

 

Since I’m watching the Asia Biggest Loser aired on Astro Diva on every Tuesday; this “NESTLE FITNESSE” is used as their daily dietary. Its cereal made with whole grain. Moreover its the low fat whole wheat cereal.  Yea…the main keyword; “LOW FAT”. Therefore I pun bersemangat to grab a box from the supermarket shelf. (at price of RM12+ per box of 400g).

 

Perhaps; you can take a tour at the webbie for some workouts & FAQ:-

*click here*

 

For the nutritional fact; *click here*

 

It has 3 flavors (original, fruit & honey + almonds)

 

daily diet plan printed on the box.

 

I chose to eat with milk…so that it won’t be dry.

 

Okie…lets see how it goes. Hope I can cope with it for at least 3 days weekly??

Sesi percubaan 1st ok…hehehe….

Food, Friends, Halal, Pasta, Seremban, Western

Dinner @The Manhattan Fish Market

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The last gathering we had was on September. 1st and 2nd gathering; we held it at Sin Wei’s house. Therefore this time we changed the venue. Sin Wei & I suggested the same location. JUSCO SEREMBAN!! Hahah..since that’s the place which is near to everyone of us.

 

Hence, we decided to go for The Manhattan Fish Market…..

I couldn’t remember when was the last time I tried the food. I think it was 1 year ago??

 

This round we had an additional guest. “Pei Chee”! The last time I met her was Form 5. It was 10 years ago ler!!! Now, she is a mother of 2 kids. Yet she still look so good. I think even better than school days. We chatted mainly about both leng leng mummy “Pei Ling & Pei Chee” sharing their experiences to “Sin Wei”, the soon to be mom! Good thing must share share…So I suppose its an educational chat.  ^^

 

Crab Salad – New menu in conjunction of Christmas. This salad is nice. It has crab meat tossed in coleslaw with raisins top with crisp purple cabbage, corn & coriander. (RM13.90)

 

Shrimp My Olio – This dish look abit different from the menu. However it has strong cheese & chili flakes. The prawns are fresh too. Too bad its alil oily & salty I felt.  – RM17.90

 

Wrap & Roll – generous amount of fish flakes with lettuce & tomatoes wrapped with tortilla. Served with fries. A good choice if you wanted something light. – RM14.90

 

Grilled Salmon – I like this very much too. The thick sliced of salmon is nicely grilled. Taste good too….Served with the fat fries and some broccoli – RM29.90

 

Brownie with Ice Cream – RM9.90

 

 

Mud Pie – RM7.90

It looks ugly to me…Really resemble the muddy look. However the taste was good!

 

 

As usual….before and after meal also kena take some photos…Proven that we were there. Wahahaha….

 

 

 

Price : 3.5 / 5

Food : 4/5

Ambiance : 3.5 / 5

 

The Manhattan Fish Market

Jusco Seremban 2 Shopping Centre,

G41, Ground Floor, Persiaran S2 B1 Seremban 2,

70300 Seremban, N.S.

Tel : 06-601 1707

birthday, Buffet, celebration, Chinese, Food, Halal, Hotels, Seremban

Mummy’s Birthday @XINJIANG COURT

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Mom is celebrating her 51st birthday this year. We held the celebration a few days earlier from the actual date. It was on Sunday, where everyone will be at home.

 

Mom decided to try Klana Resort’s All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Buffet Lunch.(Mummy loves dim sum very much!)

*It was highly recommended by Baby Sumo.*

THANKS to her I would say.

They serves HALAL Dim Sum. So there wouldn’t be any porkie yea…

The price is RM30++/ person. (12-2.30pm). With the price you are paying; I felt that its very worthy. You can dine in a hotel, the dim sum are served upon your order (even though its buffet)- so its still warm.

 

pick your choice of dim sum from the list

 

A complimentary bowl of shark fin’s soup

Not much of shark fin & tasted abit fishy.

 

Porridge with Peanuts – very smooth & tasty

 

 

 

puffs & tarts

 

scallops

 

fruit konnyaku jelly

 

assorted mini cakes

 

Jelly & Pudding

 

fruits

 

Prawn Triangle with Salad Cream – Crispy Skin with big fresh prawns. (yummy)

 

Deep Fried Mango Seaweed Roll – Its yummy. But I hardly taste any Mango.

 

Steamed Scallop Dumpling – Huge scallop underneath

 

Steamed Prawn Dumpling – The prawns are big & fresh

 

 

Steamed Prawn Rolled with Rice Flour (Chee Cheong Fun) – The skin is very smooth & thin

 

Steamed Chicken Rolled with Rice Flour (Chee Cheong Fun)

 

Steamed Chicken Dumpling with Crab Roe

 

Steamed Chicken Feet with ‘Gui Lin’ Style – This one so so only

 

Stir Fried Raddish Cake – I like this very much. The raddish cake aren’t too hard. Not too oily & its tasty.

 

Sang Har Min(Yee Mee in Cantonese Style) – Cooked with huge fresh prawns. The noodles are well cooked and tasty.

 

Steamed Hong Kong sweet corn custard bun – the custard content too little & abit dry

 

Steamed BBQ Chicken Bun – skin too thick, content too little

 

Sis suggested to buy a cake from “The Bakers” (just 1 floor below). Too bad..there aren’t any whole cake that time (12.30pm). However they are so nice to tell my sis to please wait for 1+ hour, they will bake the cake immediately. Since we are dining just upstairs; no harm for us to wait for an hour plus. At about 1.30pm the waiter brought the cake & candles to our table. Mom got surprised!! I guess she’s feeling happy as well  ^^

All of us likes the cake very much(Black & White Chocolate Mousse). Its freshly bake you know…  hahahah…

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MUMMY!!

 

 

FOOD : 3.5/5

PRICE : 4/5

 

Xinjiang Court
Klana Resort Seremban, PT4388, Jalan Penghulu Cantik, Taman Tasik Seremban, 70100 Seremban.
Tel: 06 – 766 7888