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Food, Halal, Japanese, Pavilion

Dinner @ Ichiban Boshi, Pavilion

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Was waiting for Alex to fetch me after his work. Was still at Pavilion though. Being lazy to drive elsewhere; therefore without any doubts we had our dinner at Pavilion. Decisions were hardly made. I was too tired to think. Despite I handed all the decisions to Alex. Yet he still asking “what cuisine would you prefer?” Japanese ke? Chinese ke? Western ke? Arghhh….I’m blank darling. Please help me decide. Finally Alex made this; Ichiban Boshi as his choice.

KL really do has ample of Japanese Restaurants Perhaps I really do need alot of time to try most of it. Speaking of Ichiban Boshi; I felt that its quite similar to Sushi Zanmai. There’s another outlet too, located at Sunway Giza. Ohh ya…the main similarity to Sushi Zanmai is, often sees crowded!!!

Bright and cosy.

Alex concentrating on the menu

The usual display. Wasabi & pickled ginger.

I usually prefers to sit the area with kaiten belt, strolling all the sushis.

Sushi from the kaiten belt are priced at RM 2 (beige plate), RM 4 (red plate) and RM 6 (brown plate).

We ordered some ala-carte dish from the menu. Before the food arrives; we picked some sushi from kaiten belt which look pretty attractive!

half portion(mini) curry udon – RM10.90

Good portion, best suits small eater. The curry taste good too! Ain’t too spicy though.

Chicken Suki Gozen – RM19.90

(a complete meal with an affordable price)


a pot of delicious soup with mushrooms & tofu. Unfortunately it took ages to boil. The chicken fillets yet to cook, but it has ran out of flame. Therefore kena request the waiter to re-lit the flame.

Chicken fillets to cook in the pot.

Food : 3.5/5

Price : 3.5/5

Ambiance : 3.5/5

Service : 3.5/5

Ichiban Boshi 

near food court area.
Lot 1.14, Pavilion,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
tel : +60321416621        fax : +60321416641
Dessert, Fahrenheit 88, Food, Halal, Kuala Lumpur

The Cream & Fudge Factory

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We do love eating. Especially when it comes to ice creams. Well, who doesn’t?

The Cream & Fudge Factory reminds me of COLDSTONE we had it during our trip to Taiwan. Love every single bite of it. Till today, I am still looking for a similar ones here in Malaysia. Duhh….wonder why don’t they have a branch here. *sigh..

However “The Cream & Fudge Factory” has expanded its business to Thailand, India, Indonesia, Oman, Vietnam and now to Malaysia. In KL, they already have it in 3 locations; Pavilion, KLCC & Alamanda Putrajaya.

I discovered this place after I read it from a food blogger.

About The Cream & Fudge Factory

The Cream & Fudge Factory is an international, smooth and creamy ice cream brand where customers select their favorite flavors of ice-cream which is then hand folded together with the customer’s choice of mix-in of nuts, fruits, candies and fudge on a frozen marble slab. In addition to allowing customers to create their own ice cream combinations, The Cream & Fudge Factory offers exclusive and innovative creations made at the stores to cater to virtually any customer’s taste.

the work place

in process of blending the flavors & toppings for our Chocolate Truffle Sensation.

3 different flavors we ordered.

*snap snap snap* voices heard at the background; “Mel, faster lahh…the ice cream is melting!”

Strawberry Shortcake – RM12.90

French vanilla ice cream, strawberry pie filling, vanilla sponge cake, caramel fudge.

Chocolate Truffle Sensation – RM12.90

Chocolate ice cream, cookie dough ice cream, ferrero rocher chocolates, hazelnuts.

Oreo Peanut Butter – RM12.90

Peanut Butter ice cream, roasted almonds, oreo cookies, chocolate fudge.


Each of it, has its uniqueness in flavor. Unfortunately still incomparable with COLDSTONE*. Anyhow I still like it lahh…But Ashley prefers New Zealand’s Natural…

Yeah….a toast to our friendship!!

Something naughty that we did to the menu. Its actually a frame for the menu. It was Ashley’s idea (—–> point to Ash) Anyway; it looks nice after I made it into a collage!

The Cream & Fudge Factory

Lot No. 1-28

Fahrenheit 88

179 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chinese, Food, Friends, Fusion, Kuala Lumpur, Non-Halal, Pavilion

Lunch @ Wong Kok Char Chan Teng

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Since Wanyi has returned to Malaysia, therefore on Saturday we decided to go for our usual stock ups for The M.A.W.

Later ; Mel, Ashley & Wanyi….the 3 of us suggested to go Pavilion for our lunch. We then went to Wong Kok Char Chan Teng which is located at 6th Floor. Well; it was my suggestion on the restaurant. Merely just because it has a good ambiance, I felt so. Was it a wise choice huh, ladies??

I wonder….. @_@

Wong Kok Char Chan Teng (Hong Kong Restaurant) serving Hong Kong cuisines. No longer a stranger to us. This chained restaurant has been operating in Malaysia for several years.

The wide range menu of fusion food looks pretty attractive with an affordable price too.

a mini menu is placed on each table conveniently for you to tick your orders

Lemon Coke – RM4.50 (nothing to shout about)

Apple Juice – RM4.50 (nothing to shout about)

Almond Tea – RM3.90  (nothing to shout about)

Ginger Lime Tea – RM5.50


You must be surprised how come 3 gals having 4 drinks right?? I almost forgotten that Ashley’s friend, Deniece came by join us for a drink. Nice meeting you Deniece 😉

Spicy Spaghetti with Seafood – RM12.50

SO SO only. Felt that the pepper has overpowered the spaghetti and too much gravy too.

XO Sauce Fried Rice – RM10.20

The rice taste good. However Ashley commented that the prawns were alil hard. Over cooked perhaps??

Hot & Spicy Soup Hand Made Noodle (with BBQ pork,char siew) – RM14.80

This is good. I personally love the flavor of the spicy soup. And the best part would be the char siew. The meat is tender and tasty.

Ashley; the belated birthday gal. We surely won’t miss your birthday one!! Hiakkss….

Food : 3/5

Price : 3/5

Ambiance : 3.5/5

Wong Kok Char Chan Teng

located on the 6th floor of Pavilion next to Dain Ti Hill and TGIF.
Lot 6.01.E(1),
Level 6, Pavilion Mall,
168, Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Chinese, Food, Non-Halal, Seremban

Lunch with Tracy @ Restoran Asia

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Tracy came by my office to meet me up for lunch. She misses the laksa so much ever since the previous lunch we had there. (Around 1 month ago). Therefore she suggested to have the same laksa for lunch. I second the idea too. *smiles*

Restoran Asia, is quite famous in Seremban. Popularity came from its laksa! There are 2 Restoran Asia in Seremban (both are related). One is located at Rahang, while the main one is located at Senawang. At times, people do debate on which is nicer. However the Senawang branch has more varieties other than laksa, they do have ‘yong tau fu’ and nasi lemak. Unlike the Rahang branch which solely on laksa.

I do not fancy laksa with too thick gravy. Means too rich in coconut milk. But this is different. The curry gravy is rich in flavor even though not just depending on coconut milk itself. The chili paste that they use is good.  If you wish to purchase the chili paste, its for sale at RM5.50 per container.

an old building

an old-style coffee shop

Price starts from RM3.50(S), RM4.00(M), RM4.30(L)

Price may vary depending on what additional items you add on. Example; minced pork, char siew, curry chicken, egg. Besides that, you may also choose your choice of noodle. Selection of mee hoon, lou shu fun(my fav!), egg noodle and kuey teow.

Tracy’s order. Mee Hoon with char siew and egg along with taufu pok & bean sprout

My order. Lou Shu Fun with minced pork, cockles (my fav!) along with taufu pok & bean sprout

check it out in a closer view

Look at the less-oily curry broth yet still rich in flavors!

Restoran Asia is at 364, Jalan Tok Ungku, Seremban, opposite the Rahang post office.

Chinese, Food, Non-Halal, Seremban

My Favorite Food @ Pasar Besar Seremban

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Pasar Besar or wet market is the place we usually find fresh vege and meat. How often do we recall it as a place serving good local authentic food? Or shall I say food heaven?? A place I would like to recommend here is Pasar Besar Seremban. The food stalls are located on 1st floor. Hence; there are few stalls that I would like to emphasize here because they are my favorite! Unfortunately, to find a parking here; is kinda testing your patience and luck especially during peak hours. (before 10am). However you wouldn’t want to be too late to arrive there(after 12pm) because some of the food may be sold out by then.

Last Saturday, I made an effort to try them along with my mom & brother. The 3 of us were kinda like eating from 1 spot to another, sharing the serving all together so that we would be able to taste each of it.

The Exterior of Pasar Besar Seremban

1)  Tow Kee Hakka Mee

A family business which formerly runs by their father. There is another shop with same owner located at Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong. Both shops are now operating by 2 brothers.

I ordered for Large size = RM3.70

What I like about this noodle? Love the tangy-ness of the home-made noodle topped with tasty minced pork. Simple yet very popular!!  (the green thing is pickled chili)

2) Mee Hoon Sotong (Cuttlefish Vermicelli) – (stall No. 753)

A plate of this = RM3.50 (only 1 standard size)

The mee hoon is fried (not really deep fry), flooded with a brown color gravy then topped with braised pork slice, sotong(cuttlefish) and vegetable.

3) Konlou ‘Lou Shu Fun’ – (stall No. 735)

RM2.70(small),  RM3.20(big)

I’m a big fans of ‘lou shu fun’. Therefore I mustn’t miss this. And if you are 1 of them too…I foresee you will surely like it too. Another simple noodle, yet popular and taste good.  Why do I said simple? The lou shu fun just mix with some sauce (light soya sauce, dark soya sauce, oil) & topped with yummylious minced pork!

4) Mee Rojak – (stall No. 785)

This mee rojak is similar to the mamak’s version. You may order without the ‘mee’ (yellow noodle). What’s hidden under the sauce?? Kuih udang, tofu, potatoes. I topped up an additional piece of keropok udang. The sauce is of sweet and sour taste. This plate of rojak is RM4.00.

5) Sugarcane Juice – (stall No. 749)

Sugarcane Juice with Lime = RM1.60

On a hot and sunny day; this is best to quench our thirst. Oh ya, the owner claimed this is his new creation of sugarcane. “Sugarcane Juice with Lemon”. *a sip through my drying throat* ehh…taste good leh… so refreshing and the sweetness is so natural. Moreover I saw the sugarcane was process only once. Unlike some traders who uses the same cane through the sugarcane processor for several times.

Unfortunately; I have no chance to try the beef noodles which was told very nice & famous because I can’t take beef =_=

“Sin Yee Kee Seremban Beef Noodles (Stall 748)“

All the stalls above have been operating for many years.

Pasar Besar Seremban

Jalan Pasar

70200 Seremban

Negeri Sembilan

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Food, Malay

My all time favorite

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When we are talking about breakfast and you are in Malaysia, you can easily get varieties of choices to be chosen from Chinese, Malay and Indian food. The common ones are dim sum, roti canai, mee goreng, laksa, kuih-muih and much more. Of course not forgetting my favorite NASI LEMAK!!

When I’m out of Malaysia, what I miss most is a plate of nasi lemak with lots of sambal! How can you resist a hot serving plate of nasi lemak. Nothing is better than that. ^^

There’s a nasi lemak stall just a walking distance from my house who sells a good nasi lemak. I usually buy a pack of nasi lemak from her for my breakfast (not everyday for sure). The main concern thing in nasi lemak is a good sambal with a nice fragrant rice. Each time I reaches the stall, I was greeted by the friendly mak cik.

Mak Cik : Good Morning….

Mel : Good Morning….

Mak Cik : Nak ape??

Mel : Nasi Lemak, sambal asing…sambal lebih boleh, kak?

Mak Cik : Bolehhh….suka makan pedas ye…

Mel : hehehehhe….

The nasi lemak stall (sorry, the photo was take quite a distance)

A pack of nasi lemak for just RM1.20. I asked for the sambal to be separated so that the oil from sambal won’t mix on the rice.

Karipap(curry puffs) is also my favorite too. Each are sold at 40 cents.

The sambal kerang(cockles) is nice too! RM2 for the quantity above.


Food, Instant Food

Ready Made Stuffed Paratha

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Roti paratha or usually named as roti canai which normally seen at a mamak stall, can now found in supermarkets. Its so convenient.

Last weekend, I saw none other than the normal plain(kosong) roti paratha, but a stuffed roti paratha(at Jusco Supermarket). There were 2 different stuffing sold. The one I decided to purchase is stuffed with ‘tomato and onion’. While the other one is stuffed with ‘mixed vegetables’. Each packed of 4 pieces cost not more than RM4.  Apparently all you need to do is just pan-fry it with a non-stick pan. Best served during tea-time. 🙂

an attractive packing

when its ready to serve

Sliced it. Ehhhh??? Macam not similar to the photo shown on pack lah. Tomato sauce too little lah…Anyhow; the roti is nice because not too thick & its crispy! Moreover the taste is good leh. *grinned*

Ohh ya, not forgetting a bowl of yummy curry to dish with it. A must have curry! (curry bought elsewhere)


Chinese, Family, Food, Non-Halal, Seremban

Dinner @ T C Keong Restaurant

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A place where you can get hommie food with an affordable price! Its a ‘tai chow’ restaurant which strongly recommended by my boss. With a tagline of “peng, leng, cheng” (cheap, nice, superb).

 

Did tried their food few times, but this time I brought my family for dinner there.

 

Its always crowded especially during lunch & dinner hour. Well, I went on Saturday night. Arrived and managed to get a vacant table and it was about 8pm. However, we waited for about 40 minutes for our ordered dishes to be served. Looks like its either that you have to be early or you don’t mind waiting. Bear in mind, do not wait with an empty stomach. Because a hungry man can be an angry man!  *Laughs*

 

an ordinary non air-conditioned  restaurant

 

Steamed Bitter Gourd & Pork Ribs with Black Beans – RM12

Erm; nothing much to shout about this dish. However the bitter gourd is well-cooked in a sense that its not too hard & good thing its that it don’t taste bitter too.

 

Assam Prawns & Squids (Tamarind Prawns & Squids) – RM25

A recommended dish! Especially for assam lovers. Moreover the prawns & squids are fresh and big. I love the gravy very much. Adds extra appetite if to eat with plain white rice.

 

Hong Siu Fish Head (deep-fried and braised in sauce) – RM26

Another recommended dish! A deep fried fish focusing only the fish head area, crispy on the outer part, yet maintained the good texture of its flesh.

 

Seaweed Soup – RM7

Ordered a soup dish because baby Vernice likes to have soup. Whats in the soup? As you can see other than seaweed, there are sliced carrots, fish cakes, baby corns, sliced pork, few pieces of small prawns & spring onion.

 

Stir-fry Vege – RM7

 

 

All of us enjoyed the meal very much!

 

Food : 4/5

Price : Affordable

Ambiance : 2.5/5

 

T C Keong Restaurant

No. 7, Ground Floor,

Jalan Seri Rahang 1, Taman Seri Rahang,

70100 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

(a 2-stry shops facing a field)

 

Tel: 012-6118286 / 012-6189960

Operating Hours : Monday to Saturday(Closed on Sunday)

11am to 2pm ; 6pm to 10pm

**NON-HALAL**

 

 

 


Fast Food, Food, Halal, Seremban

McD 2 Free Big Breakfast

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McD has came up with the idea of 2 Free Big Breakfast with purchase of RM5. All you need is just download & print the coupon. The promo ends on 31 March. My brother came home with the printed coupon and suggested to have McD breakfast on Saturday. The breakfast is serve from 4am to 11am daily.  There are only 2 McD in Seremban which serves breakfast. – Terminal 1 and Senawang. Therefore we chose Terminal 1 as it is nearer to my house.

 

We were there at 10am to make our purchase. However we waited about 20 minutes for our breakfast set to be served. That was because there were too many orders.

 

The printed coupon which enable us to save RM13.80 for 2 Free Big Breakfast (without drinks)

 

Look at the crowd. Usually there aren’t that many people during breakfast. But now with the coupon of free breakfast; so what do you expect.

 

Freshly brewed Premium Coffee with free refills

I like it to be with creamer

 

2 Hot Pancakes – RM5.50

Mummy likes the pancakes as it is fluffy & not too sweet

 

McD Big Breakfast

consists of Scramble Egg, English Muffins(crisp exterior with soft texture), Grilled Chicken Sausage and Hash Brown.

 

 

Food, Friends, Japanese, The Gardens

Lunch @ Kita No Zen, Hokkaido Ichiba; The Garden Mall

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This lunch was planned as a meet up before Wanyi left for work to Singapore. I wouldn’t say its a farewell, after all she will still return and we can still meet. Midvalley and The Gardens  will normally be our meeting point as its more like a center point between us. Should be more convenient I guess. Trying to figure out what should we eat or try this time. Each time we would try different food. I wonder when only we can finish trying all the food from both Midvalley & The Gardens ^^

 

Initially Ashley suggested Yogi Tree. Couldn’t remember how the plan changed. Lately I really craved for Japanese food ever since I watched this drama; The Rippling Blossom showing on Astro on Demand. Therefore; I would say this restaurant has fulfilled my wish!!

 

Nic and Mel arrived earlier then came Ashley and Wanyi. Lucky it was still early (at 12pm), therefore we don’t need to queue long.

Facing directly in front of the center escalator

 

The interior

 

We were directed to our seat. And was given 4 booklets of menu which comprises of set lunch, ala-carte, ice cream/dessert & the last one I have forgotten. Oppss

 

While studying the menu, Ashley said the menu is kinda similar to Rakuzen. The answer to your question; (I got it from a blogger) —-> Kita No Zen (the restaurant) and Hokkaido Ichiba (the adjoining ice cream/ dessert lounge) were opened by the people behind Rakuzen and Sushi/Pasta Zanmai.

Hot towels & Green Tea are served to guests for free of charge.

 

All of us decided to go for set lunch.

Nic ordered Yakiniku Zen(Grilled Beef Set)- RM28

Based on Nic, Ashley & Wanyi‘s interpretation; the meat is tender and juicy. While the gravy is tasty too.

 

Ash ordered Unagi Kabayaki Zen (Roasted Eel Set) – RM30

The size of unagi will not disappoint you. Apart from that, the unagi taste good too.

 

Mel ordered Nabeyaki Udon to Salmon Don Zen (Claypot Udon & Salmon Rice Set) – RM32

This set is good! Especially the slices of salmon. Its very fresh.

 

There was a moral lesson to learn here. Please read up the whole description of food before ordering. I somehow missed the word ‘rice’. Therefore it surprises me with 1 bowl of noodle & 1 bowl of rice. How can I finish all??  So, I scooped some noodle for Wanyi.

There you go, Wanyi’s Set. (No name)

 

All of us very bersungguh-sungguh to clear everything.

 

We requested for desserts to serve after meal.

Wanyi ordered Macha Ice no Hokkaido Milk Parfait (RM8.80)

Green Tea Ice Cream served in Hokkaido Milk with Glutinous Rice Ball & Green Tea Jelly, topped with Hokkaido Red Bean.

 

Macha Waffle (RM9.80)

Waffle with Green Tea Ice Cream topped with Green Tea Sauce & Hokkaido Red Bean

 

Sesame Indulgence (RM8.80)

 

The above desserts; only the green tea ice cream is good. Not applicable to the waffles. Because both types of waffles are so-so only.

 

Just 4 of us

 

We were at Hokkaido!!!

 

Love this cheeky pose of us!! (Wanyi, Ashley, Mel, Nic)

 

**Definitely will re-visit. Hinting it on Hubby now ^^

Food : 4/5

Ambiance : 4/5

Price : Worth the price. Big portion of food.

 

Kita No Zen, Hokkaido Iciba
T-201, 3rd Floor,
The Gardens,
Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 012-612 1060 / 03-2283 3060