Malaysia papayas promoted in Abu Dhabi

A Glorious Malaysian Galore festival at Lulu supermarket and Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi ... RM$15 per kilo for Malaysian papayas.


Seen at the same supermarket, sigh ... "Shark fish", baby sharks for sale at only RM$11 per kilo. The upside? At least the entire shark is being devoured, not just the fins!

Pomelo - Limau Tambun, Ipoh

Couldn't resist stopping here on the way back from Ipoh back home to TM for CNY ...


Since when did pomelos become so expensive!? 20 - 25 RM per fruit. Eeeeep! Is it the new king of fruits!?

Durian time in Tanjung Malim

Durian time in Tanjung Malim :-)

Captured with my new Nikkor 40mm f/2.8 Micro DX lens ...

Durianlicious ... or Bokehlicious? :-)

We love home cooked Yong Tau Foo in Tg Malim!

Mum's signature Yong Tau Foo in Tg Malim ... perfection!

Her signature achar :-) and other divine dishes!

The papaya and pineapple was simply divine, here you see some shots I captured with a humble Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D lens wide open at f/1.8.

Bak Chang ... which I eventually ta-powed back to the UAE!

Oranges, pomelo and more in Abu Dhabi

Pineapple anyone? RM$6 for a fruit, sliced, at Lulu or Carrefour.

Chinese pomelo ... good stuff!

Our favourite packed juice ... Florida's Natural, love the chunky bits of pulp!

A good navel orange still beats even the best of orange juices on the market!

Mmmh... a sweet juicy plum!

Strawberries with chocolate - Westin KL

Relaxing at the executive floor of the Westin in KL ... Strawberry meets Chocolate? Bliss!

We love the food at Hou Moon, Klang

Add: 34 & 36, Jalan Hip Hing, off Jalan Goh Hock Huat, Klang
Tel: +603 3343 0467
Opening hours: 9.30am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday) ; 9.30am - 3.30pm & 6pm - 9pm (Saturday / Sunday). Closed on alternate Thursdays.

How much of a favourite is Hou Moon?
1) ET loves it too
2) I went there to have my FIRST MEAL when I got home!
3) We went there TWICE in one week whilst I was home ;-)

Signature dish 1 ... Divine siew yoke!


Signature dish 2 ... Superb char siew!


Signature dish 3 ... Fish :-) with ginger ... or fish with assam gravy! I guarantee you, you will see one on just about EVERY table in the restaurant. Its that good!

Signature dish 4 ... The best fruit :-) You must try their excellent Pineapple for dessert!

Hou Moon, Klang - One of our favourite restaurants!

Add: 34 & 36, Jalan Hip Hing, off Jalan Goh Hock Huat, Klang
Tel: +603 3343 0467
Opening hours: 9.30am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday) ; 9.30am - 3.30pm & 6pm - 9pm (Saturday / Sunday). Closed on alternate Thursdays.

Founded in 1986, and having moved to the present location off Jalan Goh Hock Huat in Klang for the past 10 years, this place deserves the monicker of Institution. BRILLIANT!

We were given some hong tau sar as starters, hmmm isn't this normally for afters :-) Regardless, it was good! And we brought along a Jusco-sourced and great value Barton and Guestier Chardonnay Reserve 2007.

We like the simple tofu dish here :-) And, as always, no meal here would be complete without the excellent fried long beans and brinjal.

This (along with the roast duck) is what made Hou Moon so famous ... the Bentong-ginger infused steamed fish :-) Perfectly steamed.

Surprise! The assam fish was superb too ...

As many would know, I am not a big fan of fish, and to have ordered TWO varieties, speaks very highly of the quality of fish here. Delicious!


Ah... the old favourite, Hou Moon's excellent Roast Duck.

And finally, for afters... three slices (That's 3/4 of a whole fruit) of their remarkable Pineapple. Pukka!

Tambun Kee 888 Pomelo - Ipoh

Wikipedia ... Pomelos are sold in front of Sam Poh Tong, along Gopeng Road (the old Route 1 that links the towns in Perak and neighbouring states). These stalls cater mainly for tourists driving into Ipoh.


No trip to Ipoh would be complete without stopping by at the pomelo stalls and be entertained by the quick-talkin' ladies hawking ... pomelos!


Found this description online ... Like grapefruits, Pomelo can range from almost seedless to very seedy, from juicy to dry, from sweet to sour. It is sweeter than a grapefruit and can be eaten fresh.
Pomelos are especially popular for Chinese New Year and 'Mid-Autumn Festival'. The Chinese believe the delectable Pomelo is a sign of prosperity and good fortune - good things will happen if they eat it.

Ginger steamed fish and superb Pineapple at Hou Moon, Goh Hock Huat - Klang

Another superb makan place in Klang town ...


Add: 34 & 36, Jalan Hip Hing, off Jalan Goh Hock Huat, Klang
Tel: +603 3343 0467
Opening hours: 9.30am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday) ; 9.30am - 3.30pm & 6pm - 9pm (Saturday / Sunday). Close on alternate Thursdays.


The signature dish amazed me, the deep Bentong-ginger infused steamed fish :-) Glorious! We also ordered some roast duck, which was good, and a dish of excellent fried long beans and brinjal.



Some history from rasarasa.net
IN THE over 20 years since it opened in 1986, Hou Moon has transformed itself almost completely from a roast duck rice restaurant to one selling primarily seafood. Roast duck is still being sold but only at a rather inconspicuous corner. Today, if someone walks in, it is most likely that he is pointed to steamed fish and prawns on the menu.
Hou Moon was located in the initial 12 years along Lebuh Gopeng. It was moved to the present premises in 1998. The owners, Chai Pak Chuen and wife Yeoh Kim Lian, come from a family involved in the food business – which partly explains why Hou Moon could transform so radically so fast. For this reason, one can also expect very fresh seafood here.

Aunt G, with her deep local knowledge, ordered half a pineapple for dessert (aka 2 slices, cut into little chunks) which was incredibly deep in flavour and sweetness despite its lack of colour. Yes, its pale, but boy was it juicy!

Four Seasons Durians - Singapore

Add: 212 Joo Chiat Place, off Still Road, Singapore 427922
Tel: +65 6342 0277

I was really surprised to see such a modern, large and "stand-alone" durian 'stall'!


Found this online, "At fourseasons durians, we are dedicated to give ourcustomers the best durian there is to offer. We takepride in our quality product and service"