celebration, Chinese, Food, Friends, Non-Halal, The Gardens

A mini gathering @Fong Lye Taiwan Restaurant

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On last Saturday dated 22 January was exactly 1 year since we were in Taiwan. It was on 20 January 2010, since our trip to Taiwan together. If  I’m not mistaken, on 22 January 2010, we were at LeoFoo Village right Ashley, Wanyi??

 

Wanting to remember these sweet memories we had, therefore we made a small anniversary dinner. Wanyi suggested to have Taiwan food. Apparently, Fong Lye is the Taiwan restaurant which came across our mind.

 

We were there at 6+pm. As usual, its always crowded especially on weekends.

We were given a number for a table of 6. Waited for about 10 minutes till our number was called.

 

While waiting for Andrew to come, everyone is so hardworking to study the menu.

menu with wide selection of food (with photos to explain)

 

1 whole page of drinks

 

seriously studying the menu

 

really a tough decision….

 

It took us about 15 minutes to decide. After the decision is made, there’s a pencil and paper for us to write our order and pass it to the waiter.

Fried Squid with Pepper – RM9.30

 

Spicy Chicken Chop with Rice Set – RM19.80

(comprised a bowl of rice with gravy, braised egg, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & 1 big piece of chicken chop)

 

Taiwan Chicken Chop Rice Set – RM19.80

(comprised a bowl of rice with gravy, braised tofu, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & 1 big piece of chicken chop)

 

Chicken with Scallion Sauce – RM19.80

(comprised a bowl of rice with gravy, braised tofu, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & 1 big portion of steam chicken)

 

Spare Ribs Set Meal – RM19.80

(comprised of rice with gravy, braised tofu, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & 1 big piece of fried pork)

 

Stewed Beef in Hot Pot Set Meal – RM19.80

(comprised a plate of rice, braised tofu, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & 1 small pot of stewed beef)

 

Fresh Tomato Fried Egg with Fish Set Meal – RM19.80

(comprised a bowl of rice with gravy, braised tofu, spring roll, pickled cucumber, a bowl of soup & a pot of fish and egg cooked with tomato)

 

Kong wants to be under the limelight too …..

 

 

a group photo before started the meal.

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO TAIWAN, PEEPS!!! 🙂

 

FOOD = 4/5

ENVIRONMENT = 3/5

PRICE =  on above average price, but the food portion is big.

SERVICE = 3/5


Location: Lot T-208, 3rd Floor

Tel: 03-2282 8699


*NON-HALAL*

Chinese, Food, Midvalley

Lunch@ Little Penang Kafe

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Wanting to have some Penang food even though you are not in Penang?

Little Penang Cafe would be a good choice. It has outlets over major shopping complexes in KL.

 

The business is quite good. Often sees a lot of patrons dining there.

For sure you can’t compare the price with hawker stalls. Here, you gotto pay a lil bit extra, but you can dine in a cosy environment.

 

The kopitiam concept

 

Vernice was trying to cover her face with the menu

 

A cardboard size menu that fits everything in. Complete with details as well.

 

Assam Laksa (RM10.50) – A mouth watering rice noodle dish in authentic spicy fish gravy, mint & fresh vegetables as garnishing.

 

Penang Hokkien Prawn Mee (RM10.50) – Delicious mee & beehoon in spicy prawn and chicken stock. Topped with prawns, tender chicken strips and fried shallots.

 

Char Koay Teow (RM10.50) – Hot from the kuali(wok) with prawns, crab meat, cockles, egg & taugeh(bean sprout).  <—- MUST TRY!

 

Aromatic Chicken Set (RM14.00) – Chicken cooked in dark soya sauce and mushrooms, sambal petai prawns, ju hu char.

 

Acar Fish Set (RM14.00) – Fish steeped in pickle sauce, garnished with fried garlic and ginger, Lobak and Ju Hu Char.

 

Cendol (RM4.80)

It taste good. Because it has nice gula melaka taste. However mom claimed it to be alil too sweet for her.

 

 

FOOD : 4/5

SERVICE : 3/5

AMBIANCE : 3/5

 

Little Penang Kafe
Lot G-022 & 023, Ground Floor

(in front of Esquire Kitchen)

Telephone: 03 2282 0215

 

 

Family, Photography

CNY Deco @ Midvalley Megamall

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Friends were wondering where have I been & what happened to me for not blogging recently. (Thanks for the concern). Well; so sorry peeps. Sorry for the silents over here the past few weeks. As I was busy with my work, my blogshop , Chinese New Year preparations, busy looking for house in Subang (calling up agents, making appointments, house viewing).

 

Its just 2 weeks towards Chinese New Year. On Sunday, I brought my family to Midvalley Megamall to do some CNY shopping & to feel the CNY atmosphere. We do know that Midvalley is good in festive deco. This year ‘s theme is ‘Lion Head’. Nevertheless it is usually crowded on weekends.

You may check their event list here:- CNY EVENTS

 

With every spending of RM138 (with HSBC credit card) & RM188 (for non-HSBC credit card) from specialty stores; entitled you a free set of angpao packet (a pack of 5 different designs) & free 3 hours parking.

 

Seeing people getting ready with new clothes, decorations, festive goods, could really make you feel CNY is just around the corner.  😉

 

Some photos I captured on the deco.

Look at the crowd @ Center Court

 

Theme of the year…Lion Head Gallery

 

 

 

 

Acrobatic Lion Dance Performance

 

mini figurines made from flour

 

wooden clogs

 

 

“kat jai” tree (tangerine)

 

a pot of artificial flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

a version in black & white

 

So, how’s you CNY preparations getting along?? ^^

birthday, celebration, Christmas, Food, Halal, Kuala Lumpur, Western

Dinner @ The Ship

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It was on Christmas day. In additional to that, it was Alex’s birthday as well.

Since we were at Bukit Bintang area, we decided to have our dinner at “The Ship” – claiming it as The Best Steak in Town! (but we did not make any orders on steak^^)

 

I thought I could drop by at 4pm to make a reservation. Unfortunately the waiter told me, there wouldn’t be any reservations considered on that day. It would be on walk-in basis. Alright. Fine. We will come again by 6.30pm then.

 

As we got into the restaurant, the guests were about to fill up the entire restaurant. And to my surprise; the tables were placed so close to each other. Barely a meter away. I recalled my neighbors were about a 30cm ruler apart from me. You are not allowed to speak much louder, or else you will be sharing your story to everyone next to you. “Welcome to the story telling section”.

 

On that day, they do offered Christmas set dinner, which I felt not really worth eating. Therefore, we opted for the ala-carte.

complimentary bun & butter

 

A bowl of salad upon ordering sizzling chicken

 

Thai Seafood Tom Yam – RM10.90

I would claimed this was the best dish for the entire meal. The rest of our orders sucks.

 

Sizzling Chicken Fillet – RM22.90

Tender chicken perfectly grilled and topped with gravy, served on a sizzling hot plate with french fries and a bowl of salad

-apparently the sizzling word has removed from my order. Because it came without any sizzle at all-

 

Seafood Platter – RM34.90

Combination of grilled king prawns, fish fillet, grilled squid, fried soft crab and fried scallop served with french fries and mini salad

-No doubt the squid is quite big. Unfortunately its not well cooked lor, the inner layer still abit raw!!!-

 

Apple Juice – RM6.50

 

Orange Juice – RM6.50

 

 

Price : Affordable

Food : Would advise please do not dine during festive season. The food quality drops alot.

Service : Moderate

 


The Ship  

102-104, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
102 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03- 2144 3605
Restaurant Business Hour : Daily (12.00pm to 3.00am)

 

 
birthday, celebration, Christmas, Hotels, Shopping

On His Birthday cum Christmas

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Its Christmas! Its Alex birthday! Yeap. Both falls on the same day!

 

Planned the agenda earlier. Alex got me to help him book a room at Piccolo Hotel 2 weeks ahead. Its located at Bukit Bintang in between Lot 10 and Fahrenheit 88. I would say this hotel is good! In sense of location, design and price. Just walk down the street, and you will be able to find ample of food and shopping venue. You can easily return to you hotel room to get some rest. Everything was good. Unfortunately the breakfast was bad. =_=

 

Our Deluxe Room. Clean, Stylish & Bright. I like it!

 

The wash basin is placed outside the bathroom

 

 

The separated shower area and toilet

 

The celebration on that day wasn’t much I would say. Mainly were on food & shopping. Pavilion, Fahrenheit 88, Lot 10, Sg. Wang were the places we shopped! ^^

 

This 2 fella can be spotted at Bukit Bintang. You’ll gotto pay RM2 to take a photo with them.

 

I bought 3 slices of cakes from ‘Bread Talk’. Requested a candle from them. Personally brought a box of matches from home ^^

 

Happy Birthday to beloved hubby!! 😉

*wonder what wish he made*

 

my damage of the day. a pair of shoe again! (yea..AGAIN* as quoted by mom)

 

 

Yea…my Christmas present from Alex. THOMAS SABO Charm.

(which I’ve been longing for one)

Thanks alot Alex!! Merry Christmas ar….Happy Birthday ar…Thank kiu thank kiu ar….

 

p.s: Dear Ashley; You have successfully poisoned me on this. I want to thank you very much. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ^^

Christmas, Photography

Christmas at PAVILION

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Alex and I went to Pavilion Shopping Mall on Christmas day.

The crowd was fantastic. “People mountain people sea”

I was pretty impressed by their Christmas decorations. Especially at the outdoor of the mall. It was like a White Christmas! Wished it was snowing too ^^

The center court

 

The super huge curtain at the main entrance

 

 

 

 

check out the number of visitors! countless…..

 

This is what I meant; white Christmas.

 

The bulbs which similar to ice

 

A closer view

 

 

My favorite shot.

 

 

 

 

Buffet, Family, Food, Seremban, Steamboat

Christmas Eve Dinner @ Shabu Shabu, Seremban

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It was Christmas eve. No turkeys, no western food. Instead we went for Shabu Shabu which newly opened in Seremban. It would be something new for Seremban’s residents. The 1st shabu shabu I had was at Puchong.

What is Shabu Shabu? Refer here:- Shabu Shabu

 

Since its Christmas Eve; we may as well play save. Made reservation in advanced. Mom gave hints to dine there when she first saw the advert printed on the advertising magazine.

 

What I like most above it; is that it has individual soup pot. Moreover the stove for each soup pot has an adjustable flame controller. They have a few types of soup. Herbal Soup, Malat Soup, Tom Yum, Tomato Soup, ABC Soup, Chicken Stock Soup. The Chicken soup will be free of charge. However the rest will have an additional surcharge of RM2. All the soup are refillable.

 

The ambiance

 

Herbal Eggs

 

Assorted Noodles & Vegetables

 

 

 

 

Fresh Mussels & Scallops

 

Ice Cream. (the normal ones)

 

Assorted dipping sauce

 

My pot of tom yam soup. We chose herbal soup, chicken soup, malat soup and tom yum. Eventually all the soup that we’ve picked are nice.

 

Cook everything in the pot

 

The fried chicken is very nice!

 

Price : RM24.60/ person (Free of charge for the birthday boy/girl). I felt that the price is rather abit high for Seremban standard.

 

Ambiance : Looks cosy & nice. But the ventilation is kinda poor. I went home with smelly hair =_=

 

 

Shabu Shabu Buffet

No. 11-1, Matrix Court,

Jalan Tan Sri Manickavasagam,

70200 Seremban. (opposite SRJK(C) Chan Wa)

Tel: 06-761 5359

Sunday-Thursday 5pm-12.30am

Friday, Saturday & Holiday 5pm-1.30am

OFF on Tuesdays

celebration, Mummy's Cooking, Winter Solstice

Tong Yuen In White Fungus Soup for Winter Solstice

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Winter Solstice Festival or known as “Dōng zhì“; is one of the most important festival celebrated by the Chinese.

 

Those days; Dongzhi Festival is also a time for the family to get together. And the interesting part would be making and eating ‘Tong Yuen” (湯圓). It is glutinous rice balls, which symbolize reunion because of its shape. ROUND in Chinese means union.

 

During my younger days with my sister; my granny used to warn us not to drop any of the tong yuen when you are molding it. She said each piece you dropped counted as 1 year. Which means you dropped one piece; you are a year older. Hahahaha….sounds funny ma?? I think she just don’t want us to mess around or waste the food!! ^^

 

Here, I would like to share the Tong Yuen recipe gotten from The Star newspaper by chef Amy Beh.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 100g glutinous flour
  • 10g tapioca flour
  • 15g shortening
  • 85-90g water
  • 20g dried apricots, sliced
  • 6 Chinese dates, seeded
  • 2 honey dates
  • 20g white fungus, soaked
  • 700ml water
  • 50g sugar
  • 2 screwpine leaves, knotted

1) Place glutinous rice flour, tapioca flour and shortening in a mixing bowl. Pour in water and mix into a soft and pliable dough. Pinch out dough into equal portions and roll into round balls of tong yuen.

2) Bring a pot of water to a boil, drop in the balls of tong yuen and cook until they start to float. Remove with a slotted spoon into basin of cold water.

3) In the meantime, combine water, honey dates, white fungus, red dates and rock sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for at least 20 minutes.

4) Add apricots and screwpine leaves. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

5) Dish out the white fungus soup and serve topped with the balls of tong yuen.

Shortening & Glutinous Rice Flour + Tapioca Flour

 

The coloring I used

 

Ta Daahh……the colorful Tong Yuen.

 

Check out the colorful tong yuen. Its ready to eat!

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