Braised Duck @ Kam Heong, PJ Old Town
1 hour ago
Thursday, November 30, 2006
KL Hilton ... Caffe Cino
Dinner at KL Hilton's Caffe Cino
30th November 2006
Add: 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL
Tel: +603 2264 2264
Fax: +603 2264 2266
Cheese Chic Puff aka Sausage Roll (nice!), Japanese Crab (crispy and good!), and Salmon Tramezzini (Goes well with the wine!) ... washed down with Dom Portet Merlot from Australia's Yarra Valley.
30th November 2006
Add: 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL
Tel: +603 2264 2264
Fax: +603 2264 2266
Cheese Chic Puff aka Sausage Roll (nice!), Japanese Crab (crispy and good!), and Salmon Tramezzini (Goes well with the wine!) ... washed down with Dom Portet Merlot from Australia's Yarra Valley.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Delicious by Miss Read, One Utama
Located at the One Utama New Wing, in Bandar Utama ... this is just a great place to chill out.
Oxtail stew, Fish and Chips, Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icecream ... all YUMMMmmm! Caesars Salad with Smoked Salmon was so-so though ...
ps. Check out the preparations for a Mickey-Mouse-themed Christmas ... yes, those are his ears and head!
Oxtail stew, Fish and Chips, Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Icecream ... all YUMMMmmm! Caesars Salad with Smoked Salmon was so-so though ...
ps. Check out the preparations for a Mickey-Mouse-themed Christmas ... yes, those are his ears and head!
Bak Kut Teh, Port Klang
Bak Kut Teh lunch for my China colleagues
'Tah Sui' (Big Tree) in Port Klang town
A $238 feast ... Couple of pots of Bak Kut Teh ala Klang, Dry Bak Kut Teh, Sting-ray in Claypot Stew, 3 different dishes of Veges (including Yau Mak), Steamed Fish-tail with Peanuts, and Steamed Fan-Mushrooms too. As the guys described it, "Chen te hau chek" (Really good to eat!)
'Tah Sui' (Big Tree) in Port Klang town
A $238 feast ... Couple of pots of Bak Kut Teh ala Klang, Dry Bak Kut Teh, Sting-ray in Claypot Stew, 3 different dishes of Veges (including Yau Mak), Steamed Fish-tail with Peanuts, and Steamed Fan-Mushrooms too. As the guys described it, "Chen te hau chek" (Really good to eat!)
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Coopers @ Jarrod & Rawlins, Damansara Heights
Jarrod & Rawlins, Damansara Heights
6pm, 28th November 2006
Coopers Pale Ale from Australia ... magnificent!
6pm, 28th November 2006
Coopers Pale Ale from Australia ... magnificent!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Paddington House of Pancakes, The Curve
"We Flip It Right" says the Paddington House of Pancakes ... they certainly do!
I had Pancakes ala Americana, they called it The Full Monty. $20, and well worth it! Mmmmh ....
Jules says, 'Fresh, Tasty, and Different!'
Paddington House of Pancakes
Unit 142, 1st Floor, The Curve,
Mutiara Damansara, 9 Jalan PJU 7/3,
47800 Petaling Jaya.
The Curve sure looks festive ....
ps . Thanks to The Map for the recommendation :-)
I had Pancakes ala Americana, they called it The Full Monty. $20, and well worth it! Mmmmh ....
Jules says, 'Fresh, Tasty, and Different!'
Paddington House of Pancakes
Unit 142, 1st Floor, The Curve,
Mutiara Damansara, 9 Jalan PJU 7/3,
47800 Petaling Jaya.
The Curve sure looks festive ....
ps . Thanks to The Map for the recommendation :-)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Foot Reflexology, Sri Hartamas
My first ... won't be my last!
After a hard day's work (Yes, it's a Sunday!) ... it is great to unwind with friends, especially if it involves comfort food like Shepherds' Pie (Decanter), followed by a Salad (Souled Out) ... and ending the evening with my FIRST foot-massage (Yes, I am a Reflexologyvirgin!)
After a hard day's work (Yes, it's a Sunday!) ... it is great to unwind with friends, especially if it involves comfort food like Shepherds' Pie (Decanter), followed by a Salad (Souled Out) ... and ending the evening with my FIRST foot-massage (Yes, I am a Reflexologyvirgin!)
Souled Out, Sri Hartamas
Caesars Salad with Warm Bacon (Good!), Sauteed mushrooms (So-so..), Macaroni Cheese from the kiddie menu, and Sang-har mee ...
Shepherd's Pie, Decanter
Simply DIVINE!
Decanter @ Tel: +603 - 255 2507
7 Jalan Setiakasih 5, Damansara Heights.
Decanter @ Tel: +603 - 255 2507
7 Jalan Setiakasih 5, Damansara Heights.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh - Richard, Angeline & Mun
Nice break from a work-day ... at the Mecca of BKT!
Welcome on your first visit, Richard and Angeline :-)
Angeline, "If it isn't good, I won't bother"
(describing why she was gulping down the soup - after asking for a 4th top-up of the magical broth!)
Welcome on your first visit, Richard and Angeline :-)
Angeline, "If it isn't good, I won't bother"
(describing why she was gulping down the soup - after asking for a 4th top-up of the magical broth!)
Pineapple pastries and Moon Pies at Le Cafe, Singapore
Le Cafe Confectionery and Pastry
264 Middle Road, Singapore 188990
Telephone: Betty @ +65 6337 2417
Located a few shops down from the Rochor Beancurd place ... Le Cafe!
Why is this place SPECIAL?
1) Superb customer service, Betty and Mr Le, are fantastic hosts, who are incredibly passionate about their baking.
2) They always end up feeding me to the point of 'pau-chah'! Free samples galore! Brownies, golf-balls (oops, pineapple tarts), blah blah ... all yummy.
3) Their pastries are not overly-sweet, and really fresh.
4) Its located next-to arguably the joint-best soya beancurd / tau-foo-fah anywhere!
Last visited on ... 29th October 2006.
264 Middle Road, Singapore 188990
Telephone: Betty @ +65 6337 2417
Located a few shops down from the Rochor Beancurd place ... Le Cafe!
Why is this place SPECIAL?
1) Superb customer service, Betty and Mr Le, are fantastic hosts, who are incredibly passionate about their baking.
2) They always end up feeding me to the point of 'pau-chah'! Free samples galore! Brownies, golf-balls (oops, pineapple tarts), blah blah ... all yummy.
3) Their pastries are not overly-sweet, and really fresh.
4) Its located next-to arguably the joint-best soya beancurd / tau-foo-fah anywhere!
Last visited on ... 29th October 2006.
Tau-foo-fah at Rochor, Singapore
More memories from 29th October this year ...
This place gives Ipoh's Funny Mountain a run for its money!
Jules says, "Exquisite and fantastic comfort food!"
Thanks again Sam and Simi :-)
This place gives Ipoh's Funny Mountain a run for its money!
Jules says, "Exquisite and fantastic comfort food!"
Thanks again Sam and Simi :-)
Carrot Cake & Minced Pork Noodles - Kovan Hawker Centre, Singapore
Some memories from 29th October 2006 ...
Kovan Hawker Centre, Hougang in Singapore
Not far from the local Heartland Mall
Sam, thanks for taking me to your local makan places!
Kovan Hawker Centre, Hougang in Singapore
Not far from the local Heartland Mall
Sam, thanks for taking me to your local makan places!
Loh mai kai and Fruit Smoothie ... Aunty Peng's
Friday, November 24, 2006
Mr Ramen, food court at Ikano
Newly opened food court at Ikano ... Whilst waiting for Mikey at the groomer's ... I had my lunch at the Japanese Ramen place aka Mr Ramen.
Good value at $9.90 for the tempura-ramen set, which was quite good (surprisingly!). Flushed down with $1.50 worth of green tea, unlimited refills.
Good value at $9.90 for the tempura-ramen set, which was quite good (surprisingly!). Flushed down with $1.50 worth of green tea, unlimited refills.
Ikea is great ... for CURRY PUFFS!
DAMmmmmmmmmn good ... yes, you can buy these at Smaland aka Ikea in Ikano, Mutiara Damansara.
Light and smooth pastry with filling of Egg and potato curry, simply divine.
YUM! $5.50 is great value for a box of 6 (or you can get ONE at a DOLLAR).
Light and smooth pastry with filling of Egg and potato curry, simply divine.
YUM! $5.50 is great value for a box of 6 (or you can get ONE at a DOLLAR).
Mikey - Grooming at Ikano ,,, 150th Blog!
Thanks, Adrian!
Mikey was a banshee all the way to Ikano this morning ... guess he looked forward to seeing his groomer, Adrian again. Or more like he was waiting for all the treats there!
Mini milestone! This is my 150th blog ... 120 days of blogging at a rate of 1.2 blogs per day :-)
Mikey was a banshee all the way to Ikano this morning ... guess he looked forward to seeing his groomer, Adrian again. Or more like he was waiting for all the treats there!
Mini milestone! This is my 150th blog ... 120 days of blogging at a rate of 1.2 blogs per day :-)
Shui Kee @ Jalan Alor & 7atenin9 @ Ascott
24th November 2006
Dinner at Jalan Alor's Shui Kee, Kuala Lumpur
Lah-lah (Kam Hiong Style), Seafood Tomyam, and Grilled Sting-ray 'Ikan bakar'
What we say ... "Mediocre! Lah-lah was reasonable, Tomyam was very hot, and Fish texture was just too firm"
Drinks at 7atenin9 (Ascott KL)
The Ascott, 9 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone +603 21627789
Lychee Martinis, and Wolf Blass Shiraz & CM Cabarnet Merlot ... Phillip was there again, and was his usual merry self, pity there wasn't room around the bar until we were about to leave, but we weren't tempted to indulge in one of his super concoctions any further!
It was choc-a-bloc (packed!) in 7atenin9 tonight as it the A1 Grand Prix folk were celebrating there. We were sat across the A1-NL (Netherlands) crew, who had some pretty glamourous hanger-ons! Anyway, here's a pic of some free passes we got ... that we certainly aren't gonna use!
Ps. Noticed these kewl chairs in 7atenin9!
Dinner at Jalan Alor's Shui Kee, Kuala Lumpur
Lah-lah (Kam Hiong Style), Seafood Tomyam, and Grilled Sting-ray 'Ikan bakar'
What we say ... "Mediocre! Lah-lah was reasonable, Tomyam was very hot, and Fish texture was just too firm"
Drinks at 7atenin9 (Ascott KL)
The Ascott, 9 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone +603 21627789
Lychee Martinis, and Wolf Blass Shiraz & CM Cabarnet Merlot ... Phillip was there again, and was his usual merry self, pity there wasn't room around the bar until we were about to leave, but we weren't tempted to indulge in one of his super concoctions any further!
It was choc-a-bloc (packed!) in 7atenin9 tonight as it the A1 Grand Prix folk were celebrating there. We were sat across the A1-NL (Netherlands) crew, who had some pretty glamourous hanger-ons! Anyway, here's a pic of some free passes we got ... that we certainly aren't gonna use!
Ps. Noticed these kewl chairs in 7atenin9!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Chandelier, Taman Seputeh PJ
Located between KL and PJ, along the Federal Highway leading to Mid Valley Mall.
It is actually surrounded between Bukit Seputeh (which leads to KL), and Taman Seputeh (leads to PJ and Mid Valley).
Makan? We enjoyed a really good Caesars Salad with Grilled Chicken to start, followed by 3 mains of BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Mmmmmm! This is after all one of their signature dishes), Garoupa (Good!), and Spaghetti Marinara (Good too!). We then shared a Venetian Banana (how do I describe it? Sort of like a folded-over Banana pancake!) which was nice as well. All washed down with a jug or three of Tiger(On sale ... 3 jugs @ RM$105!).
Damage? Just shy of $300 for everything.
Jules says ... Great place, good meal!
It is actually surrounded between Bukit Seputeh (which leads to KL), and Taman Seputeh (leads to PJ and Mid Valley).
Makan? We enjoyed a really good Caesars Salad with Grilled Chicken to start, followed by 3 mains of BBQ Baby Back Ribs (Mmmmmm! This is after all one of their signature dishes), Garoupa (Good!), and Spaghetti Marinara (Good too!). We then shared a Venetian Banana (how do I describe it? Sort of like a folded-over Banana pancake!) which was nice as well. All washed down with a jug or three of Tiger(On sale ... 3 jugs @ RM$105!).
Damage? Just shy of $300 for everything.
Jules says ... Great place, good meal!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Sharing Air in Lembeh Strait
Cheers Endee!
25th October 2006 ... Teluk Kembahu 2 in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi
Max Depth = 20.7m
Murex Tribulus could have been the last thing I saw ... if not for my buddy, Endee, whom I had to A.A.S. with (aka Share Air!)
WHAT IS THE BUDDY SYSTEM?
PADI requires that each diver be accompanied under water by a buddy who can share air or provide other assistance. SCUBA apparatus is designed to carry an extra demand regulator. This is required in case one diver runs out of air and has to share a single tank with his or her buddy. Ideally, the buddies should have similar training and skill levels; it does no good to have a buddy who dives deeper or stays down longer than you do. Buddies should stay close together and always be aware of each other's location.
25th October 2006 ... Teluk Kembahu 2 in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi
Max Depth = 20.7m
Murex Tribulus could have been the last thing I saw ... if not for my buddy, Endee, whom I had to A.A.S. with (aka Share Air!)
WHAT IS THE BUDDY SYSTEM?
PADI requires that each diver be accompanied under water by a buddy who can share air or provide other assistance. SCUBA apparatus is designed to carry an extra demand regulator. This is required in case one diver runs out of air and has to share a single tank with his or her buddy. Ideally, the buddies should have similar training and skill levels; it does no good to have a buddy who dives deeper or stays down longer than you do. Buddies should stay close together and always be aware of each other's location.
Decanter, Damansara Heights
Decanter, Bukit Damasara (Damansara Heights) ... Tel: +603 2095 2507
The Map, "Simple! Fr Eastin go straight then turn off to yr left as if going to Bangsar just after Jakes and Victoria Station. Same way u go J and R. But JR u turn right at teh lights in front of Shell / Manulife / HP. Decanter u go straight until u c a Kebangsaan school. Then turn right. Tat road is Jalan Setiabakti."
Well, that was directions for the newer Decanter, which had a power-cut, so we went to the old one. Good 'yin-yong' (Kung-Fu Chau actually) and nice Chicken Wings too. Mmmmh... and Kilkennys and Tiger on tap, yum! THANKS :-)
BTW, that sticker/sign below was spotted in the loo ... Spot the Manglish, dude!
The Map, "Simple! Fr Eastin go straight then turn off to yr left as if going to Bangsar just after Jakes and Victoria Station. Same way u go J and R. But JR u turn right at teh lights in front of Shell / Manulife / HP. Decanter u go straight until u c a Kebangsaan school. Then turn right. Tat road is Jalan Setiabakti."
Well, that was directions for the newer Decanter, which had a power-cut, so we went to the old one. Good 'yin-yong' (Kung-Fu Chau actually) and nice Chicken Wings too. Mmmmh... and Kilkennys and Tiger on tap, yum! THANKS :-)
BTW, that sticker/sign below was spotted in the loo ... Spot the Manglish, dude!
Monday, November 20, 2006
Jarrod & Rawlins, Damansara Heights
Jarrod & Rawlins
Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights
What we had ...
Mad Fish Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
followed by a Wolf Blass
Lamb & Cranberry sausage
Sundried Tomato
Parma Ham
Smoked Salmon
Roast Pork ala 'Siew Yoke'
Trio Cake and Chocolate Cake, mmmmmmmh!
Great place ... great taste!
Photos courtesy of http://juliethebiscuit.blogspot.com
Hey, I didn't bring my camera ... honest!
Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights
What we had ...
Mad Fish Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
followed by a Wolf Blass
Lamb & Cranberry sausage
Sundried Tomato
Parma Ham
Smoked Salmon
Roast Pork ala 'Siew Yoke'
Trio Cake and Chocolate Cake, mmmmmmmh!
Great place ... great taste!
Photos courtesy of http://juliethebiscuit.blogspot.com
Hey, I didn't bring my camera ... honest!
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Restoran Orkid Thai, Shah Alam
Farewell dinner for 4th Aunt in Shah Alam
Restoran Orkid Thai - 17,17A,15A Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, F9/F, Section 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Telephone: +603 5891 0163
What did we have? Sizzling beancurd ($9), Fish slices with aubergine ($14), Kangkong belacan ($6), Chicken with Dry Chilli 'Kung poh style' ($9). All dishes were over-sweet, except for the kangkong which was good!
Unbelievable? Each glass of WARM WATER cost $1!
How was it? Only just pallatable!
Restoran Orkid Thai - 17,17A,15A Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, F9/F, Section 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Telephone: +603 5891 0163
What did we have? Sizzling beancurd ($9), Fish slices with aubergine ($14), Kangkong belacan ($6), Chicken with Dry Chilli 'Kung poh style' ($9). All dishes were over-sweet, except for the kangkong which was good!
Unbelievable? Each glass of WARM WATER cost $1!
How was it? Only just pallatable!
Bak Kut Teh with 4th Aunt, Klang
Teluk Pulai revisited ... the mecca of BKT!
4th Aunt from Ipoh was visiting, and Yip joined us for brunch too this morning. I was famished from the night out :-)
ps. Note the MIC office 'Shah Alam branch' ... located in Klang, probably cos' the rent is cheaper there!
4th Aunt from Ipoh was visiting, and Yip joined us for brunch too this morning. I was famished from the night out :-)
ps. Note the MIC office 'Shah Alam branch' ... located in Klang, probably cos' the rent is cheaper there!
Chef & Brew, Damansara Heights
Afternoon Tea!
Chef & Brew (Telephone +603 2095 9799)
What? A very chilled out restaurant, with great service, and very yummy Cheese Wantons with chilli-dip (Good value ... a dozen for $6.90) , and surprisingly good Meehoon Hailam ($8.90) too! YUM! Ice Honey Lemon tea ($6.90) and hot Brew Honey Tea ($5.90) to wash it all down... mmmh.
What went on at the discussion about the Wantons?
HC: "Did you like it, now don't just say it ..."
J: "Chomp chomp chomp, mmmmmmmmmmmh!"
Where? The new Chef & Brew (there is one in Alamanda, Cyberjaya) restaurant is located in Damansara Heights. If you know where Southern Bank is, its actually at the other end of the corner. Located inside a Mansion like area. As you drive away from Southern Bank then to Flamenco...don't turn into the flamenco turning...just go around the bend...and u'll see entry on the right. You can park underground ... 107 carparks.
How did I find the place? Thanks to The Map :-)
Chef & Brew (Telephone +603 2095 9799)
What? A very chilled out restaurant, with great service, and very yummy Cheese Wantons with chilli-dip (Good value ... a dozen for $6.90) , and surprisingly good Meehoon Hailam ($8.90) too! YUM! Ice Honey Lemon tea ($6.90) and hot Brew Honey Tea ($5.90) to wash it all down... mmmh.
What went on at the discussion about the Wantons?
HC: "Did you like it, now don't just say it ..."
J: "Chomp chomp chomp, mmmmmmmmmmmh!"
Where? The new Chef & Brew (there is one in Alamanda, Cyberjaya) restaurant is located in Damansara Heights. If you know where Southern Bank is, its actually at the other end of the corner. Located inside a Mansion like area. As you drive away from Southern Bank then to Flamenco...don't turn into the flamenco turning...just go around the bend...and u'll see entry on the right. You can park underground ... 107 carparks.
How did I find the place? Thanks to The Map :-)
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Long island iced teas - Zeta Bar @ KL Hilton
Night out at Zeta Bar
5th Floor @ KL Hilton in 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2264 2264
The poison? A sip of pretty dry house red wine, one too many Long Island Teas, and Macallans (double, cos' it is so finnnne!) on the rocks. Great night out in a great place!
Resident band? The sultry ... the really good ... Earth Beat . Canadian 7-piece outfit Earth Beat livens up Zeta Bar for a 3 month gig. Made up of Enzo Librizzi (keyboards), Pamela Gordon PHWOARR NUFF SAID! (percussion and lead vocals), Brad Wiebe WELL THE GALS LIKE THIS ERASURE-ESQUE DUDE! (lead vocals), Darwin Trekofski (alto sax and keyboards), Darren Nicholson (guitar), Dean Chapman (bass) and Nebojsa Matovic (drums), the band performs a repertoire ranging from dance, Top 40s, classic rock, rock 'n' roll, funk, techno, alternative, country, golden oldies, Motown and r 'n' b. Mon-Wed: 9.30pm-1am. Thu-Sat: 9.30pm-2am. No cover.
5th Floor @ KL Hilton in 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2264 2264
The poison? A sip of pretty dry house red wine, one too many Long Island Teas, and Macallans (double, cos' it is so finnnne!) on the rocks. Great night out in a great place!
Resident band? The sultry ... the really good ... Earth Beat . Canadian 7-piece outfit Earth Beat livens up Zeta Bar for a 3 month gig. Made up of Enzo Librizzi (keyboards), Pamela Gordon PHWOARR NUFF SAID! (percussion and lead vocals), Brad Wiebe WELL THE GALS LIKE THIS ERASURE-ESQUE DUDE! (lead vocals), Darwin Trekofski (alto sax and keyboards), Darren Nicholson (guitar), Dean Chapman (bass) and Nebojsa Matovic (drums), the band performs a repertoire ranging from dance, Top 40s, classic rock, rock 'n' roll, funk, techno, alternative, country, golden oldies, Motown and r 'n' b. Mon-Wed: 9.30pm-1am. Thu-Sat: 9.30pm-2am. No cover.
Wicked Pitches, Mostly We Moon @ KLPac Sentul
Bravo Whye Mun!
Great night out at KLPac in Sentul, in aid of Hospis Malaysia ... Whye Mun was outstanding. And so was all the Wicked Pitches and alumni! Hey Nige, Allan and Kheng Han! Also met up with Rhona, Richard, Angeline, Chui, Dan and Wee Tee.
KLPac is located at Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Box Office no. : +603 - 4047 9000 (KLPac), or +603 - 2094 9400 (KLPac @ BSC)
Great night out at KLPac in Sentul, in aid of Hospis Malaysia ... Whye Mun was outstanding. And so was all the Wicked Pitches and alumni! Hey Nige, Allan and Kheng Han! Also met up with Rhona, Richard, Angeline, Chui, Dan and Wee Tee.
KLPac is located at Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Box Office no. : +603 - 4047 9000 (KLPac), or +603 - 2094 9400 (KLPac @ BSC)
Friday, November 17, 2006
seven.ate.nin9 at Ascott, KL
sevenatenine
The Ascott Kuala Lumpur
9 Jalan Pinang, KL
Opening hours: noon till 1:am Mon-Sat closed Sundays
(Hmm.. I don't remember the party dying down at 1.30am!)
The evening started innocently with Vodka laced with Manuka Honey mixed with Cranberry Juice, followed by a Belvedere Vodka with Cranberry, then it was on to Lychee Martinis ... and finished off with the innocuous Teh Hahlia (Some form of Pimms) and finally Sangria! BRAVO Philip :-)
The Ascott Kuala Lumpur
9 Jalan Pinang, KL
Opening hours: noon till 1:am Mon-Sat closed Sundays
(Hmm.. I don't remember the party dying down at 1.30am!)
The evening started innocently with Vodka laced with Manuka Honey mixed with Cranberry Juice, followed by a Belvedere Vodka with Cranberry, then it was on to Lychee Martinis ... and finished off with the innocuous Teh Hahlia (Some form of Pimms) and finally Sangria! BRAVO Philip :-)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Villa Danieli - Italian at Sheraton Imperial KL
Villa Danieli
5th floor, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2717 9900
Scrumptious .. as always! I had the lamb followed by apple-tart, both impeccable ... and Paul had the delicious cod!
5th floor, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2717 9900
Scrumptious .. as always! I had the lamb followed by apple-tart, both impeccable ... and Paul had the delicious cod!
Monday, November 13, 2006
Uncle Lim's at Ikano, PJ
Dinner with Aunty Peng on 13th November
Note : 3 ticks = Very good, 2 ticks = good, 1 tick = Blahh.., and 0 tick = Did not try!
Note : 3 ticks = Very good, 2 ticks = good, 1 tick = Blahh.., and 0 tick = Did not try!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Ko Lo Mee (Kuching) ... in Ampang!
Ko Lo Mee airflown by Dau's folks from Kuching ... enjoyed in Ampang!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmh :-)
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmh :-)
ps - That's the view that greets you from the Elevated Highway en route to Ampang Jaya from Jln Sultan Ismail..
Yook Tho Yin - Family Dinner, Damansara Utama
Saturday, 11th November 2006
Yook Tho Yin
"The rebirth of a Damansara Utama legend ..."
"The rebirth of a Damansara Utama legend ..."
Family dinner (Hi Uncle Kuan!) , and it was OUTSTANDING makan! Duck was YUM! Char-siew was YUM!! Succulent fish fried in soya sauce. Beautiful and unique veg. Then another damn fine vegetarian dish! Ayam kampung, steamed with bit of wine, succulent ... Yam-pot dish delicious. And we even had kuay-teow , and 'wong-tai mee' ... EXCELLENT! Still found room for hong-tau-sah (red bean) and chinese pancakes.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Bojelas, Sri Hartamas
80s music and rolling the dice at Bojelas pub in Sri Hartamas
Drinks with my diving kaki - Vince, Bli, Allison, Neomi and Siang ... And, welcome Sam!
Drinks with my diving kaki - Vince, Bli, Allison, Neomi and Siang ... And, welcome Sam!
Hoo Yee Kee - Prawn Mee, Kepong
Dinner with Neomi, Allison, Bli, Vincent and myself ... all the way in Kepong!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Lembeh Strait - Map-based dive log!
Dive Nazi II ... darn, I miss compressed air first thing in the morning!
Lembeh trip - The gang
Had a BLAST with Chui, Dan, Rhona, Dave, Angeline, Richard, Endee, Uncle Jeff, Simon and Mun too! Other cool folk I met on this trip included Winnie, Thea and Han from Taiwan (lucky guys work in Bali and dive around here EVERY MONTH!) ... a nice Indonesian couple (Pro photographers who are very gracious) ... Mari from Finland (she must have gills, this girl doesn't use any air!) ... and great divemasters in Ronnie and Sven.
Here are various photos of our long journey to Lembeh, via Bali - Ujung Panjang - Manado ... and on the way back we had to stop at Makasar as well. This was certainly a TRIP AND A HALF, but I was in great company and the diving was out-of-this-world!
Here are various photos of our long journey to Lembeh, via Bali - Ujung Panjang - Manado ... and on the way back we had to stop at Makasar as well. This was certainly a TRIP AND A HALF, but I was in great company and the diving was out-of-this-world!
Bali - Sup Buntut and Zanzibar...
Bali is not only a relaxed place, but it has some gems of cafes and restaurants ... Mmmmh!
Warung Baku Dapa - We had a late supper that after arriving in at past 1am! Sup Buntut aka Oxtail Soup is DA BOMB! (Pun not intended)
Zanzibar - So good, we went TWiCE in a day! Breakies was yummy ... Full English! And we had an early dinner there as well, before heading off to the airport ... I had a superb FISH AND CHIPS washed down with some Bintang.
Sunset photos taken from beach outside Zanzibar .. 21st-22nd October 2006
Warung Baku Dapa - We had a late supper that after arriving in at past 1am! Sup Buntut aka Oxtail Soup is DA BOMB! (Pun not intended)
Zanzibar - So good, we went TWiCE in a day! Breakies was yummy ... Full English! And we had an early dinner there as well, before heading off to the airport ... I had a superb FISH AND CHIPS washed down with some Bintang.
Sunset photos taken from beach outside Zanzibar .. 21st-22nd October 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Smirnoff 007 Casino Royale Party @ Cynna KL
Bali - Putu Bali resort
Putu Bali Resort, Indonesia
Putu Bali Villa & Spa Bali, Jl. Petitenget 72x, Seminyak, Kuta, Bali
21st October 2006
We stopped over in beautiful, relaxed, idyllic Bali en route to Lembeh ... Here are some photos of our VERY REASONABLE and COMFORTABLE resort ...
Putu Bali Villa & Spa Bali, Jl. Petitenget 72x, Seminyak, Kuta, Bali
21st October 2006
We stopped over in beautiful, relaxed, idyllic Bali en route to Lembeh ... Here are some photos of our VERY REASONABLE and COMFORTABLE resort ...
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, USJ10
Farewell Dinner for Dave & Rhona
Las Carretas is located at 14, Jalan USJ10/1E, Subang UEP, Selangor
Their telephone number is +603-737 3058
Thanks for a great meal, Dave and Rhona ... It was great meeting you too, Raymond!
Yummm ... Nachos starter, and got to try the yummy SUP BUNTUT aka Oxtail Soup (Raymond's) ... and the impeccably yummy (Beautiful creamy taste, and superb texture) that was Rhona's Mushroom Creme soup. My mains was Back Back Ribs, and boy was it YUMMM! We washed it all down with some Corona, and shared a Moca-thingy cake (NICE!) for dessert.
Ps. Check out that weird named church with an even more interesting 'description' that we noticed on the road behind Las Carretas!
ALL THE BEST, DAVE AND RHONA!
Las Carretas is located at 14, Jalan USJ10/1E, Subang UEP, Selangor
Their telephone number is +603-737 3058
Thanks for a great meal, Dave and Rhona ... It was great meeting you too, Raymond!
Yummm ... Nachos starter, and got to try the yummy SUP BUNTUT aka Oxtail Soup (Raymond's) ... and the impeccably yummy (Beautiful creamy taste, and superb texture) that was Rhona's Mushroom Creme soup. My mains was Back Back Ribs, and boy was it YUMMM! We washed it all down with some Corona, and shared a Moca-thingy cake (NICE!) for dessert.
Ps. Check out that weird named church with an even more interesting 'description' that we noticed on the road behind Las Carretas!
ALL THE BEST, DAVE AND RHONA!
Monday, November 06, 2006
Farewell lunch for Clementine, Port Klang
Lunch with Tan, Lim and Clementine at Bagan area of Port Klang, near Esplanade
Yumm ... Starters (Stuffed tau-foo, fish-cake, sui-kao), and Fried Rice with Char-siew and their 'signature' Mai-fun-kuay soup. Brilliant!
ALL THE BEST, CLEMEN!
Yumm ... Starters (Stuffed tau-foo, fish-cake, sui-kao), and Fried Rice with Char-siew and their 'signature' Mai-fun-kuay soup. Brilliant!
ALL THE BEST, CLEMEN!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Chow Yang, SS2 - Big family dinner!
Jules reckons, "YUMMmmmm..."
Thanks Aunty Peng and Uncle Lim for a fantastic treat :-)
Thanks Aunty Peng and Uncle Lim for a fantastic treat :-)
Original Kayu, SS2 (Chow Yang) in PJ
Supper with Rhona, Dave and Mun at 'ORIGINAL KAYU' in SS2
(straight after dinner at Chow Yang!)
Jules verdict - "ERrrrr..."
(Mind you I only had a taster of the Sup, as well as the Mi Goreng)
(straight after dinner at Chow Yang!)
Jules verdict - "ERrrrr..."
(Mind you I only had a taster of the Sup, as well as the Mi Goreng)
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Soup Restaurant, Changi Airport (Singapore)
Brilliant chinese food, thanks Sam and Simmie!
This review that I recently read DOES do this restaurant justice;
"Does Chinese soup sounds appetizing to you?
If it does, then you should visit "Soup Restaurant"! And if it doesn't, don't say another word until you try "Samsui Ginger Chicken" soup.
I'm obligated to say that I think this soup isn't just delicious, but very, very delicious! And I won't be the last person who said that!
The chicken is served on a large plate with a bowl of ginger sauce in the center. You also got sliced cucumber and lettuce leaves. Now, place some chicken and cucumber in the lettuce leaf, and then top it with some ginger sauce. The next thing you can do now is just close your eyes, and let your tongue explore the flavor."
This review that I recently read DOES do this restaurant justice;
"Does Chinese soup sounds appetizing to you?
If it does, then you should visit "Soup Restaurant"! And if it doesn't, don't say another word until you try "Samsui Ginger Chicken" soup.
I'm obligated to say that I think this soup isn't just delicious, but very, very delicious! And I won't be the last person who said that!
The chicken is served on a large plate with a bowl of ginger sauce in the center. You also got sliced cucumber and lettuce leaves. Now, place some chicken and cucumber in the lettuce leaf, and then top it with some ginger sauce. The next thing you can do now is just close your eyes, and let your tongue explore the flavor."
Ipoh makan - Kaya Toast, Kai-see Hor Fun, Beef Noodles
4th November - Quick visit to Ipoh. Managed to consume ...
OLD TOWN KOPITIAM (Located near Padang 'home of cricket' Ipoh) - Good coffee, edible kai-see hor fun, so-so kaya toast, and good bit of char-siew pastry!
CHEONG KEE (Located near Sam Tet school, and the ever-unlucky-feng-shui Rainbow City night club!) - Beef noodles (Yum!)
ps - Check out that Kingsman shop logo ... looks a tad like Rolex's ;-)
OLD TOWN KOPITIAM (Located near Padang 'home of cricket' Ipoh) - Good coffee, edible kai-see hor fun, so-so kaya toast, and good bit of char-siew pastry!
CHEONG KEE (Located near Sam Tet school, and the ever-unlucky-feng-shui Rainbow City night club!) - Beef noodles (Yum!)
ps - Check out that Kingsman shop logo ... looks a tad like Rolex's ;-)
Friday, November 03, 2006
Souled Out, Sri Hartamas
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Lembeh Strait - Pygmy Seahorse, Wonderpus and Lionfish
Lembeh Strait thought me that small is beautiful ... And thought me that VISIBILITY is hardly important in diving, BUOYANCY is king!
My first 2 dive days at Bastianos Resort in Lembeh Strait ... 22nd and 23rd October
Critter Hunt
Max Depth = 28.3m
Juvenille Barramundi (mmmmmh...) and Mantis Shrimp on my first dive, sweeeeeet!
Nudi Falls
Max Depth = 20.4m
Pygmy Seahorse (TINY!) hanging on to a red sea-fan, beautiful nudibranches, and lots of Bangai Cardinal Fish too!
Jahir
Max Depth = 16.7m (NIGHT DIVE)
Jeff and myself ended up losing ourselves from the group, went to surface, and flashed our lights about until the boat came to pick us up .. Quite the experience. At least I got to see a Wonderpus.
Mawali Wreck (1943 WWII Japanese Cargo Ship)
Max Depth = 30.1m
My first ever WRECK DIVE, and got to penetrate the cavernous Cargo Hold. An amazing experience, and I can't wait for my NEXT wreck dive now! A school of large terra Batfish greeted us at the other end of the ship, near the propeller. Cool!
Hairball No. 1
Max Depth = 18.5m
Dragonets, Blennys, Sweetlips, Stonefish, Scorpionfish, and lots of puffers ... and the special Hairy Frogfish!
Police Pier
Max Depth = 19.2m
Flying Gurnards are very interesting, also saw an Unicorn fish ... in this strong CURRENT DIVE.
Makawide 1
Max Depth = 14.3m
Large Giant Frogfish (over 20cm) sat on a sponge, as well as Cleaner Shrimp ... on yet another NIGHT DIVE.
My first 2 dive days at Bastianos Resort in Lembeh Strait ... 22nd and 23rd October
Critter Hunt
Max Depth = 28.3m
Juvenille Barramundi (mmmmmh...) and Mantis Shrimp on my first dive, sweeeeeet!
Nudi Falls
Max Depth = 20.4m
Pygmy Seahorse (TINY!) hanging on to a red sea-fan, beautiful nudibranches, and lots of Bangai Cardinal Fish too!
Jahir
Max Depth = 16.7m (NIGHT DIVE)
Jeff and myself ended up losing ourselves from the group, went to surface, and flashed our lights about until the boat came to pick us up .. Quite the experience. At least I got to see a Wonderpus.
Mawali Wreck (1943 WWII Japanese Cargo Ship)
Max Depth = 30.1m
My first ever WRECK DIVE, and got to penetrate the cavernous Cargo Hold. An amazing experience, and I can't wait for my NEXT wreck dive now! A school of large terra Batfish greeted us at the other end of the ship, near the propeller. Cool!
Hairball No. 1
Max Depth = 18.5m
Dragonets, Blennys, Sweetlips, Stonefish, Scorpionfish, and lots of puffers ... and the special Hairy Frogfish!
Police Pier
Max Depth = 19.2m
Flying Gurnards are very interesting, also saw an Unicorn fish ... in this strong CURRENT DIVE.
Makawide 1
Max Depth = 14.3m
Large Giant Frogfish (over 20cm) sat on a sponge, as well as Cleaner Shrimp ... on yet another NIGHT DIVE.
Lembeh Strait - Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Mandarin fish, Flying Gunnars, Crabs, Shrimps, Octopus .. phew!
Some wait years to see a Flamboyant Cuttlefish ... I managed this on my 33rd dive, what a treat! And to top it all off ... we had the pleasure of seeing (possibly) close to a 100 Mandarin Fish dart in and out of Staghorn Coral on a sunset/night dive, breath-taking!
My dives from 24th - 25th October ...
Aw Shucks
Max Depth = 23m
Bottom Time = 54 minutes
Devilfish and Lizardfish were cool!
Teluk Kembahu 3
Max Depth = 21m
One very large Frogfish at the bottom of the tow-line
Pantai Periggi
Max Depth = 18.5m
The elusive ... FLAMBOYANT CUTTLEFISH. Wow!
Jahir
Max Depth = 14m (NIGHT DIVE)
Buddied Uncle Jeff, and saw his favourite COCKATOO WASPFISH.
Nudi Retreat
Max Depth = 24m
We were greeted by an 'ELECTRIC CLAM' with visible 'zzzzap... zzzap' at the end of the dive!
Teluk Kembahu 2
Max Depth = 20.7m
Murex Tribulus could have been the last thing I saw ... if not for my buddy, Endee, whom I had to A.A.S. with (aka Share Air!)
Jahir 2
Max Depth = 17.6m
Black-phase FROG FISH which was rather aggressive, opening his huge mouth and bouncing his way towards Simon & myself!
Murex Housereef
Max Depth = 13.7m
Sunset dive, to the stag-horn coral formation here which was swarming with gorgeous MANDARIN FISH.
My dives from 24th - 25th October ...
Aw Shucks
Max Depth = 23m
Bottom Time = 54 minutes
Devilfish and Lizardfish were cool!
Teluk Kembahu 3
Max Depth = 21m
One very large Frogfish at the bottom of the tow-line
Pantai Periggi
Max Depth = 18.5m
The elusive ... FLAMBOYANT CUTTLEFISH. Wow!
Jahir
Max Depth = 14m (NIGHT DIVE)
Buddied Uncle Jeff, and saw his favourite COCKATOO WASPFISH.
Nudi Retreat
Max Depth = 24m
We were greeted by an 'ELECTRIC CLAM' with visible 'zzzzap... zzzap' at the end of the dive!
Teluk Kembahu 2
Max Depth = 20.7m
Murex Tribulus could have been the last thing I saw ... if not for my buddy, Endee, whom I had to A.A.S. with (aka Share Air!)
Jahir 2
Max Depth = 17.6m
Black-phase FROG FISH which was rather aggressive, opening his huge mouth and bouncing his way towards Simon & myself!
Murex Housereef
Max Depth = 13.7m
Sunset dive, to the stag-horn coral formation here which was swarming with gorgeous MANDARIN FISH.
Lembeh Strait - Rhinophias, Hairy Frog-fish and more!
The Mecca of Muck Diving ... Lembeh Strait in Sulawesi
My dive logs from 26th - 27th October ...
Angel's Window
Max Depth = 30.7m
Dived through a cave!
Hairball No. 2
Max Depth = 19.2m
Bottom Time = 1 hour!
Spotted a black Hairy Frogfish ... Kewl!
Aer Parang
Max Depth = 22.2m
Highlight of the entire trip ... The Rhinophias Aphanes (Lacey Scorpionfish)
Nudi Retreat
Max Depth = 21m (NIGHT DIVE with strong current)
Wow ... a Pygmy Seahorse!
Batu Kapal
Max Depth = 26.8m
Strong DRIFT DIVE... Superman!
Teluk Kembahu 3
Max Depth = 19.8m
Another GIANT FROG-FISH on my last dive at Lembeh ... be back in ... 2008?
My dive logs from 26th - 27th October ...
Angel's Window
Max Depth = 30.7m
Dived through a cave!
Hairball No. 2
Max Depth = 19.2m
Bottom Time = 1 hour!
Spotted a black Hairy Frogfish ... Kewl!
Aer Parang
Max Depth = 22.2m
Highlight of the entire trip ... The Rhinophias Aphanes (Lacey Scorpionfish)
Nudi Retreat
Max Depth = 21m (NIGHT DIVE with strong current)
Wow ... a Pygmy Seahorse!
Batu Kapal
Max Depth = 26.8m
Strong DRIFT DIVE... Superman!
Teluk Kembahu 3
Max Depth = 19.8m
Another GIANT FROG-FISH on my last dive at Lembeh ... be back in ... 2008?
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