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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!
Food, Halal, Pasta, Petaling Jaya, The Curve, Western

Dinner@Garden Café & Lifestyle Store

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Returned from Genting Holiday on Saturday. Dropped by Damansara area, went to IKANO and did some household shopping at IKEA.

 

Since IKANO is just opposite The Curve, we decided to walk to The Curve to fill our stomach. As I know; The Curve is flooded with restaurants & cafes. There are alot of choices for you to pick. Just mention one. As in western, Chinese, Fusion, Malay, Thai, etc…

 

Mi Ni Mi Ni My Ni Mo….which should I pick? Walked passed a few…

I picked Garden Café & Lifestyle Store since it look nice & decent! It was still early…therefore the restaurant is quite empty. You may choose to sit at the open-air area or the air-conditioned room. We chose to be in the aircond…

The weather was HOT ler….. Otherwise the open-air area is nicer.

 

The main entrance….the feel of Nature

 

Nice deco…green & white theme

 

 

 

The Interior. Kinda reminds me of FULLHOUSE Cafe. The concept is quite similar.

 

Using my mom as model  ^^

 

For the Menu list, please refer here—> MENU

 

Chef’s Homemade Wild Mushroom Soup – RM 9.90

Three types of mushroom with chicken broth. The soup is very creamy & you can actually eat the minced mushrooms.

 

Deep Fried BBQ Glazed Wings – RM 11.90

The taste of these chicken wings is SO SO only.

 

Garden Black Pepper Chicken Chop – RM 17.90

Grilled chicken chop served with black pepper sauce & sauteed french bean. (recommended)

 

Chicken Teriyaki

 

Spaghetti Marinara – RM 17.90

Spaghetti served with prawns, clams, half shell mussels, fresh tomato and basil sauce. (recommended)

 

There’s another outlet located at One Utama.

 

FOOD : 3.5/5

PRICE : 3.5/5

AMBIANCE : 4/5

 

Garden Lifestyle Store & Cafe
Lot No. G41, Ground Floor,

The Curve, Mutiara Damansara,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: +603 7724 2469

Chinese, Family, Food, Genting Highland, Non-Halal

Dim Sum Breakfast@Good Friends Restaurant

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Woke up at 9am the following day, got myself ready and packed up.

Checked out from the hotel room & headed for breakfast. Its a common thing among the Chinese to have dim sum for breakfast. As it was public holiday; you gotto be well prepared of the crowd!

 

Took a number. Waited for our number to be called. To my surprise; the numbers were calling fast. We only waited for about 10 minutes to our turn.

 

assorted dim sum

 

 

Once you got your seat; select your choice of dim sum from the list and mark them yourselves. Pass the list to the waiter and wait for the food to be served.

 

Chee Cheong Fun with Char Siew Filling

I like the sambal paste to match with these cheong fun.

 

Char Siew Pao/ BBQ Pork Bun

 

Pork Porridge

The porridge cooked with corns, sliced pork. Unfortunately it taste quite bland.

 

Steamed Chicken Feet

 

Siu Mai / Pork Dumpling

 

 

Har Gau / Prawn Dumpling

 

Steam Herbal Chicken

 

Egg Tarts

 

Fried Lo Pak Kou

 

Food : 3/5  (Overall, the dim sum tasted so so only. Not every item is nice)

Price : Starts from RM4.30+ to RM8+

 

 

Good Friend Restaurant

Level 2, Highlands Hotel
69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

 

**NON-HALAL**

Chinese, Family, Food, Genting Highland, Non-Halal

Dinner@Ah Yat Abalone Forum

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When we were at Genting the other day; we went to Ah Yat Abalone Forum of First World Plaza. Often sees their advertorial in newspaper. Hence this is my first time trying it. They do have several outlets in Klang Valley.

 

Dad made decision on the orders. We just eat whatever he ordered. Since we got no idea what to order.

 

Though it was quite crowded; they still manage to cope with the endless good service. I.e: kept refill your tea.

 

 

 

sauces & nuts

 

Beancurd with Mushrooms – RM32

 

mui choi (preserved vegetables), kau yuk (braised belly pork) – RM36

 

The preserved vege were cooked till soft and the belly pork they served not just fats….you can actually eat the meat.

 

Cod Fish – RM83

The overall fish meat cooked in soya sauce. Taste good!

 

Baked Pork Ribs in “Chan Kong” – RM60

I like this dish the meat. As the ribs weren’t too hard nor just bones. Its quite meaty & the sauce coats well on the meat.

 

Mexican Fresh Abalone – RM420

The cooking method for this dish retained the freshness of the abalone.

 

Hot & Sour Soup in Sze Chuan Style – RM55

Contains huge prawns & fresh scallops. The soup tasted more like tom yum soup. Very appetizing!

 

FOOD : 4/5

PRICE : Quite Expensive.

 

Ah Yat Abalone Forum Restaurant

Lot F/L 2A23, Level T2A,

First World Plaza Hotel,

Genting Highland Resort,

69000 Pahang.

Tel : 03-64361286

 

**NON-HALAL**

Family, Genting Highland, Hotels, MALAYSIA, Travel

I Had a Great Time@Genting Highland

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Its a long weekend. Due to the public holiday celebrating Deepavali.

Therefore I planned a family trip to Genting. Couldn’t recall when was my last visit. Few years back?? I think so. Dad made the room reservations. Unfortunately sis called up & said she couldn’t join us. What a disappointed call 😦

**Due to ” SELFISHNESS OF SOMEBODY”!! :@

 

Had our breakfast cum lunch & departed from Seremban at about 11.40am and arrived safely at the peak at about 2pm. As we reached the peak; we saw several cars broke down & cars were moving bumper to bumper.

 

Its so difficult to get a car park even if you are staying in the hotel. ITS ALL FULL! Anyway; we got our car parked & check in our luggage into our room. The room is spacious and has a comfy bed! Heard that they have just undergone a renovation.

Deluxe Room of Resort Hotel

 

From Resort Hotel; we walked to First World Plaza through the link way about 10 minutes apart. Had our brunch at Coffee Bean. It was quite crowded there. Everywhere we walk….there’s just *people mountain people sea*. At about 4pm we walked to the outdoor theme park which is just 1 floor below. What I like most; is the weather is very cooling & breezy. The temperature was at 19 degree. I hardly sweat. Isn’t that nice? 😉

 

In First World Plaza

 

First World Indoor Rides

 

Some portraits taken by Alex

 

Ticket to Outdoor Theme Park at RM40/person

 

The entrance pass covers all the outdoor rides. All you have to do is just queue. We skipped most of it because of the long queue.

Monorail

 

Boating

 

Antique Car

 

Flying Coaster

 

Space Shot

 

Matahari

 

Grand Prix Fun Kart

 

Dinosaurland

 

Tunnel to the Land of Dinosaurs

 

 

An Overview of Outdoor Theme Park

 

It was about 6.30pm by then. We headed back to First World Plaza for our dinner (next post). Had a nice dinner and got ready for the next schedule. GLITZ!! A Performance by several well known people; Charles Bach (Award Winning Magician from USA), The Mystical Grace of The Huachen Acrobatic Group and Daria Pushankina (Sand Animation Artist from Ukraine). What inspires me the most is the sand animation! She actually can make several arts or figures using sand. She even can do several images of our beloved Michael Jackson.


Phew….back to room, took a bath and went to the casino to try our luck.

CHEH!! Made me lost money…..How I wish I can print money 😀

There goes a tiring day. Am I getting old? As I gets tired fast now…. *sigh*

Shopping

UNIQLO’s CRAZE

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UNIQLO has opened its very first store in Malaysia. Located at Fahrenheit 88, Kuala Lumpur. The largest Japan apparel or fashion in South East Asia was set to open on 4 November. Being the crazy shopper and the kiasuness; me took the initiative to crowd with everyone else. Without expecting the overwhelming response; was there at about 10.30am. Spotted the long queue in front of the main entrance of Fahrenheit 88. I actually haven see the outlook of UNIQLO shop. What I can see visibly were only the crowds.

 

Initially I thought those people were queuing for goodies. Then I was thinking; “ok..since I’m not aiming for any goodie bags or what..so, may be I can just wait till the clock ticks at 11am for the door to open”. Am wrong. Those long queues were actually to get into the outlet. WTH!!!! Quickly ran to the queue la…what else! The queue started from the outlet into center court of Fahrenheit 88’s mall. The queue were IN SWIRLS!! my goodness…

Waited patiently till 11am. “How come its moving so slow”?? I asked myself. Came to know later; It only allowed the customers to enter in batches. Waited waited….luckily I had my breakfast. Or else; I think I will faint there. One hour after another just past. Finally….my queue is nearer and I’m manage to actually see the entrance. It took me 3 hours to get into UNIQLO!!!!

 

I was happy when I got to step into UNIQLO. Felt like I’m queuing to meet a superstar! Jay Chou perhaps?? I did not get a chance to try any of the pants or jeans. Because the queue to fitting room was so long! Queue again? NO THANK YOU. You know lar…some people might take ages to try a few pieces of clothes. No doubt its very crowded; but the sales person still provide a good service & helpful though. Moreover I saved RM20x3(vouchers I received from the online game) of each receipt.  😀

 

The long queue inside & outside the mall

 

Finally…I’m done!

 

My hasil of the day. Excluding bro, sis & mom’s part.

 

Got this tote bag with every purchase of RM200

 

Conclusion: I’ve created a HISTORY for myself! By queuing for 3 hrs. **SALUTE**

Food, Friends, Melaka, Melaka, Travel

A Day Trip to MELAKA (Part 2)

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[cont. from previous post…]

4) MENARA TAMING SARI

We walked for about 15 minutes from Jonkers Street. The price for each ticket is RM10 (provided you show them your MY Kad/ Malaysian citizen). Or else it will be priced at RM20.

Menara Taming Sari which located at Jalan Merdeka, Banda Hilir, Melaka was opened on 18 April 2008. The 110 metre viewing tower was designed based on the legendary Taming Sari Keris.

It will be the 1st tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure. The air-conditioned viewing cabin will be able to accommodate 66 people at one time.

Menara Taming Sari

 

getting ready…..

 

view of Melaka from the tower

 

5) Nadeje Patisserie Cafe, Mille Crepe

I’ve seen several good reviews on this cafe. As its famous for its crepe. The crepe is a cake form with many layers of pancake with fresh cream on each layer. It was my first time trying it. The one that we went is located at Dataran Pahlawan. The cafe was full. We waited for about 10 minutes to be seated. Worth waiting….

Hardly decide

 

Mango Yogurt (RM9) – Rich yogurt taste. Its very fluffy.

 

Rum & Raisin (RM8.50) – Not much of rum taste. It tasted more on raisin side.

 

Coffee (RM8.50) – With nice coffee taste.

 

Chocolate Strawberry (RM9.50)

All of the above are very nice. The texture is soft & fluffy. Yet the sweetness ain’t killing your tooth. A very good place for a tea break.

 

All the drinks above are from RM3.80 to RM5

 

Nadeje Cafe Sdn. Bhd.
Lot No. UB051, 052 & 053,
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall,
Ljn Merdeka,
75000 Bandar Hilir Melaka.

 

6) A FAMOSA

A Famosa meant “The Famous” in Portuguese. It is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only remaining part of the fortress still standing. Took some snapshots just in front of the wall.

 

A formal pose

 

when the fun occurs

 

The Girls versus The Guys

 

7) Seafood @ Portuguese Settlement, Melaka

Our last pit stop of the day. Headed over Portuguese Settlement for our dinner. Without knowing where the location is; (never been there before) and all we got is the address. Good to have GPS these days. Lucky to have Kong’s voice GPS* to guide us there. (with an ang mo lady voice whom ask you to turn left, turn right, turn left right….LOL!). Don’t worry, it won’t lead you over the walls. Hahahaha….

 

Reached there at about 7pm. There is an open air area allocated for parking. Just pay RM1 per entry. Bear in mind; once you got down from your car, don’t be surprise they will be people kinda promoting their stall to you. Since there are 10 shops in total; therefore the business is quite competing.

Its actually located just by the sea. It was so windy & the sea waves are so strong.

View of the surrounding.


As the Sun sets

 

 

We chose this restaurant; as it was recommended by a blogger

 

Watermelon Juice(L) – RM3.50

 

Kailan with Salted Fish – RM8

Very nice smell of the salted fish. The vege doesn’t taste overcooked either.

 

Sambal Sotong – RM15

The sotong/squid is fresh. However the sambal/sauce is abit on salty side.

 

Baked Fish in Portuguese Style – RM32

The fish is the best! Especially the sauce they used to bake the fish. It combines really well.

 

Crabs with Salted Egg

 

Dry Spicy Crab

The crabs are priced at RM40/kg. You may pick your choice of cooking method. We chose it to be cooked with salted egg and dry spicy. Somehow; the taste are SO SO only. But the crabs are very fresh!

 

Lala(Clams) with Ginger & Cili Padi – RM15

We waited quite long for this last dish to be served. To our surprise; this dish is really good! Especially its gravy. A recommended one!

 

FOOD : 3.5/5

PRICE : 4/5

 

Stall No 4 (88 Sea Front Restaurant) @ Portuguese Settlement, Ujong Pasir, 75050 Melaka.

 

All of us were so loaded with great food. Took a slow drive back home. And there goes a fruitful day.  😉


Food, Friends, Melaka, Melaka, Travel

A Day Trip to MELAKA (Part 1)

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An impromptu plan we made.

Chose Melaka as the destination as it is near. Iternary was drafted last minute too. Googled for places to eat. I am very sure that we ended up more eating than sight-seeing. Eat at almost every stops. *blushed*

 

On Sunday; Ashley, Andrew, Wanyi & Yew Kong traveled from KL and reached my house at about 10.30am. We then traveled to Melaka; safely arrived and got our car parked at Jonkers Street at about 11.30am.

 

 

All of us were so hungry. Decided chicken rice ball as our so-called breakfast.

 

1) KEDAI KOPI CHUNG WAH

queued to be seated

 

The 3 angels; Ashley, Wanyi, Melissa

 

spicy chili sauce

 

Steamed Chicken with Soy Sauce

 

Rice Balls. Sized of a ping pong.

Rice are very soft. Chicken meat is rather abit hard. Somehow I preferred the one at  ‘Hoe Kee’.

 

KEDAI KOPI CHUNG WAH @ 18, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.

 

After the chicken rice meal; walked around at Jonkers Street. Luckily it wasn’t very really sunny that day. Or else I will be perspiring non-stop. 😉

2) JONKER 88

A shop serving various noodles & cendols. The shop is often seen with long queues.

 

the interior

 

We ordered 2 types of Laksa.

Nyonya Assam Laksa – Its different from the Penang Assam Laksa. This is much more sour and spicy. Without the shrimp paste.

 

Baba Laksa – Creamy Curry soup. Nice one!

 

Jonker88
88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200, Melaka
GPS: 2.199570, 102.246644
Tel: 019-397 5665

 

3) LAO QIAN ICE CAFE

Under the sunny walk; a bowl of cendol is best to stop the thirst.

Amoy Yuan Yang Waffle; filled with pandan flavor paste.

 

Yummy Durian Cendol

For more detail; check out the post which I’ve blog last time.

Durian Cendol @ Lao Qian Ice Cafe

 

After the dessert; we walked all the way towards Menara Taming Sari (next post).

Food, Korean, Non-Halal, Subang

Dinner @ Daorae Korean BBQ

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We have noticed this Korean BBQ Restaurant for quite sometime. Finally; Alex brought me there to give it a try. And resulted…a satisfying Korean meal we had. Definitely will go again!

 

The one I’m referring here is located at Taipan, USJ. Eventually; they do have a few more branch at Desa Sri Hartamas, Kota Damansara, Puchong, Kepong and 2 outlets as well in Penang.

 

 

Just above the Affin Bank

 

Runs by Korean

 

Served us with rice tea.

 

Yummy & Tasty Seaweed Soup. (complimentary)

 

Inclusive of Assorted Banchan. ITS REFILLABLE!!

 

If you are here; you definitely need to try their BBQ or meat grilling. (Beef, Pork, Chicken).

 

Fresh Lettuce to wrap the meat

 

Pork Special – RM35

Selected cuts of pork that is soft and tender, served with seasoned sesame oil sauce.

 

Yang-nyum Dak-gal-bi  – RM28

Lean skinless chicken fillets marinated in their special special soy sauce.

 

The results after its cooked. Need not worry about getting your hands dirty or no idea on how to grill. Because they provide good services as their waiter will help you to grill them.

 

Kimchi-JJigae  – RM18

A spicy combination of pork belly, kimchi & tofu in a rich kimchi soup. Each bowl of rice are priced at RM2.50.

 

Complimentary Slice of Watermelon

 

Food : 4.5 / 5

Price : FAIR with excellent service

 

Daorae Korean BBQ

7B & 8B; Top Speed Business Center,

Jalan USJ 10/1
47620 Subang Jaya, Malaysia
03-8024-2616

 

**NON-HALAL**

Chinese, Family, Food, Non-Halal, Seremban

Dinner @ Restoran Win Loy

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We celebrated Michele’s birthday earlier.

Had a simple dinner at Restoran Win Loy which is located just a few minutes drive from home at Seremban 2.

 

This restaurant is usually crowded during weekends. At around 7pm, you can see that the restaurant is almost full with customers. The food served was quite fast. We ordered a few ordinary Chinese cuisine and some are their signature dish.

 

cili padi & chopped garlic served with the dishes.

 

ku lou yuk/ sweet & sour pork – RM8

 

铁板豆腐 tit pan tau fu – RM8

 

stir fry 菜胆 – RM10

 

yin yang chicken (thai style chicken & lemon chicken) – RM18 (recommended)

 

Siong Tong Lala (Lala in Superior Stock) – RM15

I kinda like this dish. The soup flavored with ginger shreds, chillies and rice wine.

 

Deep Fried Squid with Salted Egg – RM10

This is their signature dish. I find it quite yummy. Especially when it was served hot.

 

FOOD : 4/5

PRICE : 4/5

SERVICE : 4/5

 

 

Restoran Win Loy
119,Jalan S2 D30,City Centre,Seremban 2,70300 Seremban
Tel: Nick 012-2112787 , 辉 016-6582727, 华 016-6516500
**NON-HALAL**

 

Ferrari

Ferrari Theme Park, Abu Dhabi

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Specially for Ferrari fans out there!

 

I was  TOTALLY AMAZED when I first saw the preview on TV.

*Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor theme park.*

 

**source from Wikipedia**

Ferrari World is a Ferrari themed amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The park is situated under a 200,000 square metres (2,200,000 sq ft) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world. Ferrari World was due to open on October 28 2010, however it was delayed by a week due to the passing of Ras al-Khaimah’s leader.

 

Below are the photos abstract from FERRARI

an overview layout

 

Ferrari Roller Coaster

 

An experience to drive on Ferrari

 

Though I’m not a die hard fans; but I do wish that I could have a chance to experience it.

 

Do drop by their website for more info:- http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/