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Saturday, May 9, 2015

PLACES TO EAT IN MIDVALLEY GARDENS KUALA LUMPUR

If you are in Midvalley Gardens and wonders what to eat, here are few places that I patronised before.

1.  THE ZUN EXPRESS

The menu at The Zun Express


interior of The Zun Express

lotus leaf rice


The rice is wrapped with lotus leaf which is presentation wise look appealing to me. I was glad that it is not small and look just like the photos. The rice is of medium texture and it is fragrant with the smell of lotus leaf. There is mince meat in it and it has a good portion for a big eater like me.
The Osmanthus Jelly


The Osmanthus Jelly is soft and it melted into my mouth. No bad and this is the first time I see restaurant use osmanthus to make dessert. I do like the taste and it is good thought that the waiter bring this the last as we were about to finish our rice. I bet it wouldn't taste good or cold enough if the desserts were brought in the same time as the lotus rice.

The green tea is not bad and luckily it is not the one with jasmine as I do not enjoy jasmine in my green tea.

Service is not bad and fast. The waiter is also courteous.

SET B
Lotus leaf Rice, green tea and Osmanthus Jelly RM18.80 per set
service tax of 10%
Government Tax 6%
So after adding it would be around RM23

Non Halal


2.  NANA'S GREEN TEA





Locomoco hamburg

Thin matcha green tea hot


I do love fried chicken very much but of course I can't eat that everyday without any side effect especially when it will concern my skin condition. I break out and scars easily from unbalanced diet thanks to my genes.
So most of the time I would prefer to choose Japanese food.  Let's just say that I have a huge stomach and so I went to eat at Nana's Green Tea at Midvalley.  It is near the Cold Storage and at the same row of Nyonya Colors.  

I am not sure for dinner set but lunch set is between 11.00am- 2.30pm.  I think it is cheaper than ordering ala carte.  There are about 10 sets to choose from so I went blur on what to chose.  My friend suggested me to take Set A which is the Locomoco Hamburg since it is their most famous Set.  Once can choose the drink that they want from the bottom of the menu.  Rest ensure that the drink are all good ones.


Locomoco hamburg portion is as big as the photos shown.  I thought that I would probably need to order two but was happy when I see the portion of the food.  The one oval is actually potato.
Okay, I am not going to lie that the food taste so amazing that I am going to faint. Truthfully say, I don't really like sauce on the burger because it is too strong of vinegar+tomato+water or something.  I don't really enjoy the sauce and it is the only thing that I left on the plate.

The meat is actually soft and not fatty so it is a great health option.  The rice maybe too much for a normal girl to eat but it is just nice for me since it is made of multi-grain that is sure to make one feel satisfied for rice lover.  It good health option but I am sure that some may find it hard and tastes like some rough sand inside the mouths. Vegetables is fresh and adding a small potato makes it look cute.

I chose thin matcha green tea hot because this seems like a new one for me.  The smell is actually light and not as fragrant other type of tea but of course again matcha is good for health when you drink it in warm.  I don't like sugar so did not add one.  I know I am weird.  You could add some topping like ice cream with extra charge of RM1.80 per topping.

I wanted to order dessert but too bad I am already full.  I will probably come back next time for the dessert because I prefer to order few types of desserts and just share instead of eat one only.

Lunch set is RM19.90 not including gov and service tax.  After tax it should be about RM26.


3. KYUNG JOO KOREAN RESTAURANT







This is not the first time I came to this Kyung Joo Korean Restaurant but that was before I started blogging.  I brought some of my friends here before and they immediately fell in love with Korean food.  This is the third time I brought few friends to this restaurant again.  This restaurant never fail to impress my friends.  It is perhaps of the Korean fever?

This is a non-halal Korean food restaurant in Midvalley. They are most famous for the barbecue but because we wanted somthing filling that we had decided to just order this whole set of kimchi hot pot, the rice, a plate of beef and also the side dishes. You can actually refill the side dishes but too bad that all of us are too full to be able to asked for refill at the end of the dinner.

The workers are mostly non Malaysian but they can understand and speak English. =) Just speak clearly. They are very polite and bow to us the moment we entered the restaurant.

The kimchi hot pot contains seafood (two prawns, two la la, squid, some crystal looking vermicelli and lots of kimchi vegetables). The kimchi is the common type which is the cabbage kimchi. I like the kimchi soup very much but we couldn't finish the soup because we were so full. Everyone enjoyed the hot pot very much although we wanted to order the barbecue plate if we could.

Korean Green Tea RM3.80 (refillable if it is warm green tea since you are given tea bag)
Korean Citron Honey Tea RM6.80
Strawberry Shake RM7.80
Ice Water RM 0.50
Special Set RM98.80

4. NYONYA COLORS MIDVALLEY


This is a halal Pernakan restaurant in the groundfloor of Midvalley Gardens.  One need to line up and know the number of the table so it is better to get a seat first before lining up to make the order. They will send the order to the table later. The nasi lemak is wrapped with the banana leaves and it will be heat up for the customer unless you requested that you want to eat it cold. It is quite small but it is really tasty considering that a common food such as nasi lemak is also well-made. The rice smell of fresh coconut milk and the sambal is just nice. It is not too spicy or salty. The rice comes with half hard-boiled egg, anchovies and groundnuts. RM2.50


ABC is cooling especially on hot weather such as Malaysia.  There are generous of amount of cendol, jelly and also groundnut.  The cendol jelly is not fragrant but it soft.  The ice cream is really soft and melt quickly. Overall, this is average.
RM4



Mee jawa gravy is thick and a little salty but it goes well with the plain ingredients. The yellow mee is cooked perfectly that it is not too soft or hard and it goes so well with the jawa gravy. The portion is of medium size and I think that the prawn cracker that comes with is okay. Too bad that there is no prawn on the crackers or else it will be better.

RM14


5. PORTUGUESE GRILL @ OASIS FOOD COURT





If eating at the restaurant is not your thing then you can try this portuguese grill at the food court.

This place is a cheaper option for those who are afraid of cut throat price in shopping malls. If you are here during lunch hour, then it will be packed with people ordering lunch.  Other than that, there will plenty of places to sit.  It is a self order place where you choose the food and then wait for your food.  There are many choices and I chose lala with stingray. Price is sure affordable.  The wait is about 15minutes from the time you order so I think that is good.
Food arrived warm and wrapped up with aluminum foil.  The smell of the stingray with lala is good. The sambal is fragrant, spicy and savoury which goes so well with the rice. There could be more rice to eat together with the sauces.   Lala is a little overcooked or because it was put in together at the same time as the stingray and so it is was a little chewy and hard.  However, the stingray is surprisingly delicious. The meat is soft making it easy to chew.   The vegetables which is the lady fingers was also soft and nice.
No wonder many prefer this stalls over other stalls.
RM8.90.






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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

NEWS: EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN


Eat, shop & go on two wheels in Taiwan!

Before that grab the best travel deals at Taiwan Travel Fair


EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN
 Whether you are considering a first or subsequent visits to Taiwan, there’s never a better time to tour the island than in 2015! Taiwan Tourism Bureau Kuala Lumpur (TTBKL) is organising its first-ever Taiwan Travel Fair in Malaysia. With the theme of “Time to Enjoy Life”, it will be held at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, where the public can get the best deals for Taiwan travel at this one-stop event from 25 to 29 March 2015.


With the first Taiwan Travel Fair, TTBKL hopes to present great value travel deals to Malaysian families. They have tied up with top Taiwanese and Malaysian travel agencies to offer a variety of exciting packages and the most attractive travel deals for all destinations in Taiwan. This also includes customised packages or tours specially-catered for Muslim visitors.




EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN

 For visitors of the fair who purchase any tour package from participating agents, they stand a chance to participate in a lucky draw for every RM500 spent. Prizes include Taipei return flight tickets sponsored by China Airlines and Eva Airways; and East Asia cruise on Star Aquarius, Star Virgo and Aquarius liners sponsored by Star Cruises. So do make a date with us and visit the Taiwan Tourism Fair to bring back these fabulous prizes!


EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN


Based on a survey conducted by Taiwan Tourism in 2012, the top attractions for inbound tourists are sights and sceneries, food and shopping. As such, the Taiwan Travel Fair will also highlight three major experiences under the theme of “Time to Enjoy Life”:




Time to Eat


EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN


When it comes to food, Taiwan has it all. Dine like royalty without paying a king’s ransom for it. From juicy seasonal fruits, sumptuous traditional Chinese dishes, healthy vegetarian dishes, icy desserts to creative tea drinks, Taiwanese cuisine makes full use of local ingredients and age-old techniques to surprise and satisfy your palate. Don’t forget the world-famous night markets, filled with the enticing aromas of delicious street food and snacks!


Time to Shop

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN



EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN


Taiwan is a shopaholic’s dream come true, with many large shopping centres and chain department stores in all four corners of the island. Shop for anything you want, from high-quality made-in-Taiwan 3C products, to famous highland tea and handmade weavings. For the fashion lover, all kinds of affordable clothing, leather goods and branded products are at your fingertips. In Taiwan, you are sure to find just about everything you want.




Time to go on Two Wheels

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN

EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN




EAT, SHOP AND GO ON WHEELS IN TAIWAN



These days, the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) trend is gaining popularity as people begin to be more health and eco-conscious. Taiwan is well-known for its LOHAS practices, and there is no better way to experience it than to travel along the breath-taking coastal highways by bicycle! Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and appreciate the simple yet wonderful things in life with your loved ones.




The Taiwan Travel Fair will be held at the Oval concourse in 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 25 to 29 March 2015. Opens 10 am daily.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/tbrockl !

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Friday, February 13, 2015

PART 3 : HALAL FOOD &NON HALAL(CAN GET LIQUOR HERE)

I put up a few places for the choices of food here if you are coming to Tioman Island because Mersing is the station to Tioman Island and sorry to say that there is not much choices especially if you are looking for liquor such as beers or even halal food.

Here is the non-halal one where you can get beers and pork.

MERSING SEAFOOD RESTAURANT- a affordable Chinese restaurant that you can order beer.  It is always full on weekends or when there are tourist from Singapore. Quality wise is not bad.

EE LO RESTAURANT 一而海鲜烧腊饭店- this is another restaurant that I do visit for their food but the time to wait for food is quite slow.  So, there early by 30minutes or else you will have to wait long for food. Price is not that expensive but higher a bit than Mersing Seafood restaurant. The lady boss can understand English so no problem in communication.



Here is the halal ones which means no pork or beers.

AL-ARIP RESTAURANT- This one is located opposite the Giant and serves Mamak food.  Service is quite slow but food is not bad.

SYED ALI RESTAURANT- This restaurant is always full with people and patronised by Malays and Indians for their mamak food.  Looks clean but not much choice

RESTORAN AL-HAMID MERSING- Their cendol is really nice but too bad the boss is lazy making that the restaurant isn't hygienic enough. Hard to communicate with the workers too as they are generally not local and so can't understand even Bahasa Melayu nevermind English.

XIANG GUO- This is a cake house next to Ee Lo but there is no beer or pork.  They sell mostly cakes and bread.  There is some other food but generally the price is high and portion is small so if you are looking for local food this is not a recommend place.  It is fully air conditioned.

This is not a sponsored review.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Friday, January 30, 2015

REVIEW ON MELVITA ORGANIC ROSE BEAUTY MIST

Hi gorgeous, today I am reviewing an organic brand from France.  Here is the Melvita Organic rose beauty mist.

MELVITA ORGANIC ROSE BEAUTY MIST
MELVITA ORGANIC ROSE BEAUTY MIST

It comes in a beautiful aluminium can with a plastic cap that close really well.  It is simply gorgeous!

MELVITA ORGANIC ROSE BEAUTY MIST
MELVITA ORGANIC ROSE BEAUTY MIST



Roses and fruit refreshment in a new atomiser.

Enriched with antioxidant Wild Rose fruit, this delicate mist of Rose Floral water brings freshness and comfort to the skin while helping prevent the signs of ageing. Rose Floral water hydrates whilst its friend cynorrhodon fruit helps to protect.

The skin's thirst is quenched; it feels fresh again, any time of the day. 
With Melvita Organic Rose Beauty Mist, the skin is more hydrated, your make up stays in place and your skin is protected. 

- Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to ECOCERT standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com.
- 99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
- 55% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming

This unique blend of Nature is contained in an eco-friendly packaging with an inert and neutral propelling gaz. It offers a new beauty gesture that refreshes, comforts and protects every skin type and the planet.


Ingredients:Rosa damascena flower water* - aqua/water - rosa canina fruit extract* - glycerin - levulinic acid - sodium levulinate - sodium benzoate - potassium sorbate - citronellol** - geraniol**.



I have been using it for sometimes and it is one of the essential in my recent makeupbag.  To be frank, the mist smell of rose but some might not like the after smell which smelt a little like 'dried rose'.  To me it smell fine.  In case if you are worry about the smell, it disappeared after a few second.  The mist is not that fine and there is a wet feeling or water droplets left on the skin if you spray too near. So, follow the instruction and don't spray too near.

What I like about Melvita Organic Rose Beauty Mist is it does make the the skin soft and cool down the skin especially on a hot day. Easy to carry around and even if you drop on the floor it won't break into pieces.  It is really useful to carry such mist during summer or in countries that one have two seasons.  One plus point for this product it is made from organic products and safe for your skin.


Products retails at RM55. Made in France.
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Saturday, January 24, 2015

REVIEW ON HING KEE ROASTED

It has been long since I posted about food.  Here is one review about food that I had when I was in KL area.  

HING KEE ROASTED


Here is one of the stalls that sells food here.  It is not bad considering that I see quite many peoples here in this restaurant.  It has a good ventilation.


Fish bowl noodles
Sorry I don't know how this taste like but I think it is not bad.  I am *shy* to ask for a try.  It looks good.


ROASTED PORK RICE
Roasted pork

PORK AND CHA SIEW

milk ice tea


The shop has many stalls around and they have good ventilation since there are the ‘fans’ to suck out all those hot air of the cooking. Your clothes will not have those cooking smell stuck to it.

The roasted pork and cha siew is not bad. The rice is soft and not too hard. The set comes with a soup too. The chillies are not bad and are fragrant.

However, I can’t say the same for the milk tea. There is too much of creamer inside the tea and so I feel sick after drinking it. Not to mentioned that I forget that I am allergic to milk.



Sorry, I can’t remember the price. Non halal

Sunway Mas commercial centre

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

FOOD REVIEW ON THE ZUN EXPRESS


When I was walking passed this restaurant, I always wonder about the price and whether it is good.  Thanks to a friend's recommendation I decided to try it.  There are few sets to choose for lunch and since I am curious about the Lotus leaf, I ordered Set B.  It comes with few choice of drinks and dessert.

The menu at The Zun Express

The Zun Express

The Zun Express

THE ZUN EXPRESS
interior of The Zun Express

THE ZUN EXPRESS
lotus leaf rice


The rice is wrapped with lotus leaf which is presentation wise look appealing to me.  I was glad that it is not small and look just like the photos.  The rice is of medium texture and it is fragrant with the smell of lotus leaf.  There is mince meat in it and it has a good portion for a big eater like me.


THE ZUN EXPRESS
The Osmanthus Jelly


The Osmanthus Jelly is soft and it melted into my mouth.  No bad and this is the first time I see restaurant use osmanthus to make dessert.  I do like the taste and it is good thought that the waiter bring this the last as we were about to finish our rice.  I bet it wouldn't taste good or cold enough if the desserts were brought in the same time as the lotus rice.

The green tea is not bad and luckily it is not the one with jasmine as I do not enjoy jasmine in my green tea.


Service is not bad and fast.  The waiter is also courteous.

SET B
Lotus leaf Rice, green tea and Osmanthus Jelly RM18.80 per set
service tax of 10%
Government Tax 6%
So after adding it would be around RM23

Non Halal

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

FOOD REVIEW:LOADING BAY AT KLUANG




LOADING BAY AT KLUANG




This is a restaurant in Kluang.  It is on the same row as KFC so it should not be hard to find.
This restaurant serves mostly western food and some cakes.


LOADING BAY AT KLUANG

LOADING BAY AT KLUANG
the interior of Loading Bay
The interior design is actually romantic so it is a good place for dating and also for meeting friends.

Service wise is good as the waitress can speak English and also recommend some of their famous dishes. No force or also imposing air and she would repeat the list of what we ordered for confirmation.


The portion of their food is quite big compared to what I imagined.  The food is good and tasty.  A good place for tea and cakes =)  .

There is a lunch set which cost RM19.90 which is worth the money but since I arrived late, I don't get to order it.hahaha Well, arriving for tea is different.

LOADING BAY AT KLUANG mushroom soup
mushroom soup

LOADING BAY AT KLUANG mushroom soup
mushroom soup


The mushroom soup does has its own kind of right texture. It is not thick or too thin. The texture is just nice with fragrant smell of mushroom and there are bits of mushroom in the soup which further enhances the taste of the mushroom soup.  The mushroom comes with the garlic bread and it is so crunchy and every bites is a moment of joy!



LOADING BAY AT KLUANG
French fries

LOADING BAY AT KLUANG
french fries
Frech fries are crunchy and not too salty.  It is not too oily and portion is quite big given the price. It comes with tomato sauce.


LOADING BAY AT KLUANG mash potatoes
mash potatoes

LOADING BAY AT KLUANG mash potatoes
mash potatoes
The mash potatoes come with the sauce that is extremely yummy and the mash potatoes has the rough texture but will not get stuck in between teeth. I think it is really healthy and filling as they do not put any milk into it.


LOADING BAY AT KLUANG lamb Quesadillas
lamb Quesadillas



The main food is actually this lamb Quesadillas.  It is really tasty and you could choose the type of meat, the sauce and the skin. It is hard for me to choose and knowing me, I would just choose original. The other type of skin is with onions. I love the sauce and the filling with melted cheese. There is no fat and the skin is so crunchy but no hint of being oily! The sauce is very nice and fragrant. It is scrumptious! Definitely suggest trying this dish out when you are there for tea. Don’t order too much as this is sure very filling. Looks can be deceiving so don't think that you would need to order ten plate of this to fill your stomach.

I am really thankful for the kind friend who brought me here.



Lamb Queadillas RM12.67

Homemade mushroom soup RM4.17
French fries RM4.17
Mash potatoes RM2.47

There is service charge of RM3.01


No pork or lard serves.  There are also Muslims workers.





Loading Bay
19, Jalan Dato Haji Hassan, Kluang Town, 86000 KLuang, Johor.

07-776 6984
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This is not a sponsored review.
The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

Have a great day =)