Category Archives: Location

Dessert, Food, Halal, Subang

BreakTime @BlackBall Taiwanese Tea & Dessert, SS15

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I’ve heard some positive reviews about this place. BlackBall, serving Taiwanese Tea & Dessert. When it comes to Taiwan dessert…I always got the urge to try. Currently there are 4 outlets in Klang Valley, 3 in JB, 2 in Penang and 1 will be opening in Melaka. I knew there’s an outlet located at Subang SS15, quite convenient to me. Without much hesitation, I made my way there. Yalah….I want to compare theirs with Snowflake ma. ^^

Well..I won’t be writing about their infos, history and so on. Its all well explained in their webbie. So, lets take a look at the food photos here.

The concept is just like the other competitors. Self service. Place an order, pay and wait for your order.

BlackBall Wintermelon – RM6.90

Its a new introductory. Not sure whether is this a seasonal item. However I reckon its quite special. What we often sees are usually ‘grass jelly’. Instead of grass jelly, here they have Wintermelon jelly. It tasted good. A bowl of icy dessert with complete (sufficient) toppings. Both my beloved ‘taro balls’ and ‘pearls’ are there.

Anything printed with the word ‘signature’, I assume its ‘recommended’. Snowflake named it as ‘Bestseller’. Here, they named it as BlackBall Signature – RM6.50. Well…you can choose either cold or hot. The BlackBall Signature combines grass jelly ice, taro ball, taro Q, red bean, pearl and topped with grass jelly.

Added creamer

Pearls are chewy. Same goes to the taro balls. Though the taro balls are chewy, somehow its lack of flavor. Hardly taste the flavor of the sweet potato and taro(yam).

Other than desserts, they served drinks(tea) too.

(from left) Boba Milk Tea – RM5.90 (average)

QQ Cranberry Lemon Juice – RM5.90 (a lil sourish & very refreshing)

Winter Melon Tea with Sky Pearl – RM5.90 (good choice for winter melon fans)

Overall Rating – 6.5/10 (Based on individual preferences)

BlackBall Original Taiwanese Tea & Dessert
63G, Jalan SS15/8A, 
Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, 
Selangor, Malaysia
Phone: 0123719037
Website

Dessert, Dine With Coupon, Drinks, Food, Halal, Sunway Pyramid

ZenQ Dessert @ Sunway Pyramid

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We often heard about the popular Snowflake dessert. But these days we are getting more and more of the cloning ones. (sorry to say that). What I like most about these desserts is the ‘taro balls’. Originally from Taiwan. And I’ve had a good one at Jiufen, Taiwan. So, basically I’ll be grading them base on the ‘taro balls’. hehehe….then the pearls, then the milk tea.

I spotted ZenQ located near Burger King of Sunway Pyramid and I decided to give it a try. Well…actually I’m trying to compare if there’s anyone able to beat Snowflake.

ZenQ serving both cold and hot desserts. Not forgetting drinks as well.

The popular Taiwanese dessert, here I got myself a bowl of ZenQ MySignature for RM7.50. Beneath is the Grass Jelly ice, topped with a layer of Grass Jelly and complemented with their chewy brown sugar coated Pearls and the jelly-textured starch noodles. Not forgetting also Q Yuan (taro balls). Each color are made from different ingredient. Orange = Sweet Potato, White = Yam, Green = Green Tea/Matcha.

Added creamer.

A closer look on this ‘grass jelly series’. Since I’m emphasizing on the taro balls…I would say that ZenQ’s taro balls are below average. I felt that its lack of the ‘chewy-ness’ lar. Moreover I would suggest you not to add the creamer. It became so ‘pekat’ (concentrated) before I could finish half. **quite geli lor**

For drink, I’ve tried ‘Passion fruit Green Tea-RM4.90’ and ‘Aiyu Baby Pearl Winter Melon Tea-RM5.90’. I reckon ‘Aiyu Baby Pearl Winter Melon Tea’ is not bad. Aromatic winter melon tea and whereby you can chew the chewy baby pearls, crunchy basil seeds and jelly noodles.

***Unfortunately the dessert above did not meet my expectation….

ZenQ Desserts
Sunway Pyramid
F1.15 & F1.16c
(Located beside Burger King)
Website
Dessert, Food, Frozen Yogurt, Halal, Seremban

Tutti Frutti Froyo @ Seremban 2

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Since my parent’s house is at Seremban 2, I would love to explore all the makan spot here (if possible). What I like about Seremban 2 is I don’t need to travel down town, yet still able to get most of the stuff here. ^^

Frozen Yogurt (Froyo) is getting popular these days. Everybody is cautious about the healthier way for desserts. Unfortunately, in Seremban we have very limited choice. Here, the recent one is Tutti Frutti. Its a franchise network which are growing very fast. In Malaysia….since year 2009 up to today, they have like around 104 outlets. Tutti Frutti (Malaysia ) is a company within the NAZA Group of Companies.

The Health Benefits of Froyo
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Prevents constipation, diarrhea and bloating
  • Prevents colon cancer
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Lowers cholesterol levels
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Improves mineral absorption
  • Prevents harmful bacteria
  • Promotes health bacteria and enzymes that are good for the body

What is special about Tutti Frutti?

Guess its because they have varieties of flavors and its self-served yogurt.

What does it mean by self-served yogurt?

Get a cup size (3 sizes to choose)–> Choose Flavor (pump your desired yogurt flavor from dispenser)–> Add Toppings (choose any toppings that you like from the counter)–> Weight and Pay.

A row of yogurt dispensers which able to control the temperature and consistency of these frozen yogurt. Each dispenser filled with different flavors.

Step 1 – Select a cup (from 3 sizes). The steps are clearly shown in the store. And the steps are as easy as ABC rite?

Step 2 – Dispense & Mix Frozen Yogurt. Chose the flavors and getting help from my brother to dispense into the cup. Well…you are able to mix many flavors in a cup too.

Assorted toppings. Looking colorful….

Step 3 – Pick Favorite Toppings. I want to add ‘nata de coco’! hehe…

Would you like to have some glazing??

Step 4 – Weigh & Pay.  Price is RM5.30/100g.

My cups of Froyo for the day. Sadly their Froyo is below average 😦

Not creamy. Not smooth. Not dense. Melts pretty quick too….

However its a nice place to hang out with friends and family. It will be fun to create your own cup of frozen yogurt!

 
 
Tutti Frutti
No 334-G,
Jalan S2 B8,
Uptown Avenue,
70300 Seremban 2, Negeri Sembilan.
(same row with Papparich)
Website
 
Remark: This restaurant has closed down. Thank you.
Food, Halal, Japanese, Subang, Valentine Day

Dinner @ Sumo Japanese Restaurant, USJ 9

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On Valentine day……

Alex and I decided to dine out.

I was worried about the jam on road, therefore I tried to get a place which is not too far from our home. Then, I asked Wanyi for suggestion since she’s more familiar to places in Subang. I told her I wanted Japanese food. So, she suggested  Sumo Japanese Restaurant located at USJ 9, opposite Taipan Subang. She claimed that the food is nice and price is affordable too. Great! That would be around 15 minutes drive from my home.

The restaurant, owned by husband and wife team Paul Foong and Joanne Ong.

Though the restaurant is not very spacious, but we able to have our meal comfortably too. There’s a section where you can have more privacy. Probably for functions.

The working chef and his assistant. It was really a busy night for them. Customers were coming in and out of the restaurant. And I observed quite a number of them are the regular customers. Probably because the owner is friendly or the food is good??

The prices shown on the menu is quite reasonable too.

We were served Miso Soup each. (Included in the set we ordered)

Shishamo – RM9.90

**The boat is about to sail** Don’t you think these Sashimi looks pretty? Good presentation too.

Sashimi Mix Deluxe – RM46

The raw fish were fresh and I have no complain on this.

Chicken Teriyaki Sizzling – RM22.90

This dish is served with a bowl of rice. The portion was quite big. Somehow I felt it tasted a lil too sweet for me.

Special Bento (set) – RM31

Comes with sushi, tempura and chawanmushi. However both chawanmushi & tempura were just average only.

A closer look on the sushi. The sushi were not bad. While the rice are firm and won’t fall easily.

Green Tea Ice Cream with Red Bean – RM7.50

Last but not least…to end the meal with a satisfying dessert. Though I’m not really a great fan of green tea ice cream, but I do think that their green tea ice cream is good! Very creamy, smooth and has a good taste of green tea. It goes well with the red bean paste which is not too sweet.

My not so romantic HB surprised me with a bouquet of red roses.

Happy Valentine Day & Love you, Darling ^^

Food : 6.5/10

Price : 7/10

Ambiance : 7/10

SUMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
48, Jalan USJ 9/5P,
Subang Business Centre,
Subang Jaya,
47620 Selangor.
(Tel: 03-8023 1163).
Business hours: Tues to Sun; 11.30am to 3pm (lunch), 5.30pm to 10pm (dinner). Closed on Mon.
Food, Friends, Fusion, Non-Halal, Seremban

Lunch @ Overtime Bar & Restaurant, Seremban

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Honey…I’ll be home late, today..OVERTIME.

Definition of ‘Overtime’

-working time  before or after one’s regularly scheduled working hours; extra working time.

Today, the understanding of ‘Overtime’ is different.

Here, I’m referring to Overtime Bar & Restaurant. Its nothing related to work. Hence Overtime has became a popular hangout place. There are so many outlets in Klang Valley.

Overtime is known for their very own STARKER fresh beer. Starker fresh beer is made especially for Malaysian to have a taste of fresh beer that is rare especially in the Malaysian market. The taste palate of starker fresh beer is formulated to suit the lifestyle and eating habits of Malaysian to go well with most of Malaysia’s local cuisine.

Well…good news to Seremban folks. Overtime is now in Seremban. Open its door for business since end of year 2011.

The Interior.

Well..if you are here at night, you’ll be entertain with live band too.

During Chinese New Year break, me and my high school friends decided to meet at Overtime…(a new place for us here). Though everyone is busy all the time…we hardly meet. But we will usually try our best to at least meet during CNY.

We were there at 12pm(opening time). And they were having the promo of (buy 1 free 1 pint) from 12-7pm daily. Here I chose ‘Aromatic’. Golden yellow in appearance, a medium bodied beer with fresh fruity hints and herbal aroma. Malty-sweet in taste with apparent citrus notes, leading to a refreshingly clean and crisp after-taste.

Not bad…the taste wasn’t too strong and its smooth. For 1st timer…you may choose this.

Let’s see what we’ve ordered.

Sang Har Yi Mien – RM28

Crispy noodles soaked in flavorful sauce.

The gravy was just average while the prawn was not fresh.  =_=

Duck Alfredo – RM19

Fettuccine Pasta tossed in traditional Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese and topped with sliced smoked duck.

The smoked duck itself tasted quite well. While for pasta…*sigh* so bland!!

Crispy Pork Knuckle – RM52

Pork knuckle marinated in chef’s secret and deep fried until the skin is crisp.

(RECOMMENDED!) This is the best among the other 2 above. The skin is indeed crispy. While the meat is tender and not overcooked. Moreover the portion was BIG!

~~~~~~till me we meet again….

Overtime Bar & Restaurant
28 & 29, Jalan MPK 6,
Medan Perdagangan Kepayang,
70200 Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan
MAP
Website : http://my.overtime.asia/
 
Remark: This restaurant has closed down. Thank you.
Fast Food, Food, Halal, Midvalley

Lunch @ Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Midvalley

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I’m Popeye the Sailor Man, (poot poot)
I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.
I’m strong to the finich
Cause I eats me spinach.
I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.
CUT!!! Nahh….Not that Popeye, the sailor man. This is Popeyes *Louisiana Kitchen*, the well known franchise fast food restaurant. Serving its best Fried Chicken. Ashley been telling me how good about the food. Till 1 day, after so long…I finally got the chance to try. Some even said it tasted better than the well known Fried Chicken in Malaysia.
Lets see if that proven right.
A set of Chicken Meal consist of 2 pcs Spicy Fried Chicken with coleslaw, biscuit with jam and a regular size soft drink for RM10.90. Not really spicy though. But it was crispy, tasty and the meat is tender. Yet its not too oily. While, the biscuit is quite special and rare to see it in other fast food outlet. It has the texture quite similar to scone.
Chicken Sandwich (with Regular Size Soft Drink) – RM8.20. Me likey very much! The fluffy bun sandwiched together with juicy fried chicken patty and fresh lettuce.  Simple yet delicious.
Chicken Rice Bowl (with Regular Size Soft Drink) – RM9.55.
Must have rice in your meal? Here, they may able to satisfy you. A bowl of perfectly cooked rice topped with chicken meat in tasty brown gravy.
Fish Bites – RM4.80
Nicely battered bite sizes of fish. So crispy and no fishy taste….
NOM NOM NOM…
4 pcs Wings – RM6.25
You don’t like the battered version? This is another alternative choice. Which is also a good one. Its tasty and its not dry.
Cajun Fries, the crispy fries with Cajun seasoning is simply irresistible!(texture is quite similar to curly fries)
Mashed Potato (Large) – RM5.20.
One should never miss ordering this mashed potato! Once eaten you’ll definitely falling in love (just like myself). I couldn’t resist the rich brown gravy filled with minced chicken while the mashed potato is so smooth.
Chocolate Surprise – RM4.25.
Sorry, don’t really like the dessert. There were 3 different flavors. All in a small cup. The other 2 flavors are Tiramisu & Strawberry Cheesecake.
So, lets head on to the nearest Popeyes to experience it yourself 😉
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Lot LG-012, LG Floor,
Mid Valley Megamall 1,
The Boulevard Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
58200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: 03-2287 7372
Business Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
 
Remark: This restaurant has closed down. Thank you.
Food, Japanese, Pavilion

Lunch @ Tokyo Don, Pavilion KL

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Located at Level 6, nestled in Tokyo Street….I found this small restaurant named Tokyo Don.

Tokyo Don
Specializing in Donburi (general term for ‘bowl’), Tokyo Don serves the popular Japanese ‘rice in a bowl’ with varied dishes served on top. Diners can choose from a list of options which include Oyakodon (simmered chicken, egg and onion on rice), and Gyudon (beef and onion on rice), among others. Situated beside its sister restaurant, Tokyo Teppan, cross-ordering can also be made between both outlets.

A menu is displayed at the entrance.

The Interior.

The simple menu consist around 20 over types of food. A quick one, Alex & I ordered from the Set Menu.

From the Set we both ordered, Alex was served with a bowl of salad while mine was served a bowl of tofu. I recalled the dense block of cold tofu was good. It has nice taste of soy milk.

Hokkai-Don – RM28

A bowl of Japanese Rice topped with fresh slices of Salmon and also fresh Salmon roe. (pop pop)….*thumbs up*

*a closer look. Are you drooling??

Edo (Seafood) – RM38

A set of teppanyaki meal. Inclusive of a bowl of fragrant garlic rice, vege(bean sprout & cabbage), miso soup and the perfectly grilled salmon, scallop & prawns.

*look closely* fresh and succulent seafood!!

Chawanmushi – RM12

Though the price is a lil on higher side for an ordinary size of chawanmushi, but trust me this chawanmushi is really good! Super smooth! Yummy~~~~

Food : 8/10

Ambiance : 6/10

Price : 6/10

Tokyo Don
6.24.1C, Level 6,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
(168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Food, Halal, Seremban, Western

Dinner @ Chambers Cafe & Bistro, Seremban 2

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Chambers Cafe & Bistro located Seremban 2, serving not just drinks but also decent Western Food. Well recommended to Seremban 2 folks to get an excellent food here. Though this cafe has been operating for at least 2 years, but this was my first visit.

I brought my family here for a pleasant dinner. Thus everyone enjoyed their meal. Not much disappointment though……

The Interior. Marble top tables with comfy chairs in a cosy environment.

The sophisticated ambiance

Hehehe….uses Vernice’s toy as ‘keh leh feh’.

Wild Mushroom Soup (with garlic bread) – RM9.90 (recommended)

Chunky mushroom bits in creamy broth. Its tasty & delicious.

Seafood Chowder (with garlic bread) – RM9.90 (recommended)

Dislike mushrooms? No worries….Seafood Chowder is another alternative. And its a good choice too! Creamy and smooth soup filled with seafood.

Pan Fried Chicken with Green Sauce – RM17.90 (recommended)

Pan fried boneless chicken, the meat was tender and not oily. I like the green sauce which is made from green peas. Something special I think.

Grilled Chicken Chop (with black pepper sauce) – RM17.90 (recommended)

Perfectly grilled with a lil char on the chicken skin yet maintaing the tenderness of its meat. Served perfectly with the black pepper sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu – RM18.90 (recommended)

Chicken stuffed with chicken ham and cheese then deep fried to perfection.

Chicken Italiana – RM20.90

Deep fried chicken topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. Accompanied with spaghetti in olive oil, garlic & parsley. I like the meat very much. Love the melted cheese on the piece of chicken and its not oily too. However I felt that the spaghetti is a lil dry.

Chocolate Molten Cake – RM17.80

The warm and moist chocolate cake eaten with the icy cold Vanilla ice cream, was wonderful! It will be excellent if there would to have some oozing melted chocolate when I cut through the cake.

Chambers Cafe & Bistro
No.98, Jln S2 D32,
City Centre, Seremban 2,
70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Tel : 06-601 3198/ 4998
Food, Grill Chicken, Halal, Subang

Dinner @ Nando’s , USJ Taipan Subang Jaya

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Greeting Happy New Year to everyone here. How was your new year? Hope everything is fine.

……my first post for year 2012……

Checking in Nando’s USJ Taipan, a busy commercial area.

Nando’s at USJ Taipan is a new outlet. Usually you will locate one at shopping malls…which is rather common. This stand alone Nando’s has good ambiance and its spacious too. How about the food quality and service? Well, its not bad too. The food served has a good presentation with sufficient ingredients and flavors. Well…I’ll leave it to you to judge through the photos  ^^

“Hence, to my gf Ashley…I know lately you are quite stressful, upset and quite disappointed. Perhaps, this post might brighten up your day….hehehe…(her favorite food after all)…”

The exterior looking pretty attractive.

The lowered wooden platform to place a row of Nando’s Peri Peri sauce. What a creative idea!

a promising deal….

All Nando’s Chicken are marinated for 24 hours in their secret sauce until the flavor goes right through to the bone. They are then flame-grilled and basted with your choice of Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce.

Everybody loves Nando’s…

Nando’s authentic Peri Peri, also known as the African Bird’s Eye Chili. Which is your favorite? I like Garlic Peri-Peri Sauce.

1/4 Chicken with 2 sidelines (Mediterranean Rice & Old Style Chips)  – RM15.90

1/4 Chicken with 2 sidelines (Coleslaw & Peri Chips)  – RM15.90

Based on the Peri-o-meter, choose your desired flavor for the chicken. Ranging from Lemon & Herb(for beginners), Mild Peri-Peri (a little warmer-for those looking for more adventure), Hot Peri-Peri (if you really want to spice things up) and Extra Hot Peri-Peri (Evoke tears of joy for serious chili lovers).

Lighten Up Chocolate Cake – RM8.90.

Look at the thick and rich chocolate slice. Its a good choice for chocolate lovers (referring to myself).

I’m giving a good score for this Nando’s outlet. Hopefully my next visit won’t be disappointing .

Nando’s USJ Taipan
No.25, Jalan USJ 10/1E,
USJ 10, Taipan,
47260 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Opening Hours : 11AM – 10PM (Mon-Thurs)
                                  11AM – 10.30PM (Fri-Sun)
Tel : 03-5635 8255
Website

Food, Japanese, Midvalley, Non-Halal, Ramen

Lunch @ Goku Raku Ramen, Midvalley

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Cracking our heads to choose an eating place for our lunch seems tough. There are so many choices when you are at a shopping mall. I must admit that Malaysians are spoil with tonnes of food choices. Therefore to make it quick, we look through the ‘list of restaurants’ of Midvalley and finally we decided to choose Goku Raku Ramen. I’ve read several positive reviews from food bloggers whom wrote about this place. No doubt, its indeed a choice and you should try it yourself.

At Goku Raku Ramen, the Ramen Haven serving you authentic Japanese Ramen. The ramen here are made fresh everyday, using the ramen machine. While broth are simmered to perfection for 48 hours to bring out its exquisite taste. If you dislike ramen, well you can still have another choice. You may choose to have rice.

An informative menu…provides simple description on each dish.

Never knew that there are steps to enjoy a bowl of ramen. All I know is just pick up a pair of chopstick and makan! ^^

Hhmm….looks like Wanyi is studying really hard….on the menu.

Ashley was busy texting….

Minutes later, these 2 gals were busy cam-whoring….

The refillable Green Tea – RM2

Plain Water with Lemon Slice – RM2

A blogger wrote, “Chef Kanai San explained that the lemon infused water would clear our palettes better than green tea.“

Ultimate Tonkotsu Ramen – RM20.90

Tonkotsu Broth Noodles topped with Char Siew, Flavoured Egg, Black Fungus, Spring Onion, Leek, Bamboo Shoot, Seaweed and Fragrant Garlic Oil.

If you are a first timer to ramen, I would suggest you to choose Ultimate Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth is on mild side yet tasty. While the ramen is springy.

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen – RM17.90

Spicy Tonkotsu Broth Noodles topped with Char Siew, Black Fungus, Spring Onion, Bamboo Shoot, Bean Sprout and Seaweed.

If you like something spicy, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen is definitely a good choice! The spicy broth gives you the ‘kick’. Meanwhile, the bamboo shoot is crunchy yet doesn’t have that ‘weird’ taste.

Goku Raku Miso Ramen – RM20.90

Miso in Tonkotsu Broth Noodles topped with Cabbage, Minced Pork and Fragrant Garlic Oil.

Minced pork were delicious and tasty. Miso Ramen has stronger flavor broth…. However, I find it a lil too oily.

Flavored Egg

I almost forgotten about this egg that I’ve ordered, after I place it aside. Then the gals pointed on the egg, only I remembered. What an old lady I am…. ^^

This egg was good. A slight taste of soy sauce on the outer part. Moreover the egg texture was good too…not too hard or overcooked.

getting ready to eat….

An advertorial for Goku Raku Ramen?? Will it pass?? Hahah….

Goku Raku Ramen
Lot S25 and S26, Level 2 Mid Valley City.,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone No.: 03-2282 3924
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm
Website: http://www.gokuraku-ramen.com/
 
Remark: This restaurant has closed down. Thank you.