tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261629742024-10-02T14:48:03.788-07:00I have moved to http://www.cariso.netcarisohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00539787716767632997noreply@blogger.comBlogger669125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26162974.post-53812978493989762452011-09-05T03:27:00.003-07:002011-09-05T03:27:43.462-07:00

Thank you ya! :)

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This is a 13-yr-old restaurant taken over by a young man last year. If you still recall, this is the first Taiwanese restaurant in Penang. At this restaurant, you will not be seeing commercial type of typical taiwanese food, but the homecook style (blended with local taste) instead. If you are looking for a cheap and yet good meal, this probably suits you! Saucy Chicken Rice 贵妃鸡饭 RM8

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I was aiming at their Sarawak Noodles, not Pan Mee. Traditional Sarawak Noodles RM6.90 They used homemade noodles, which is genuine version. One main difference is their version is far healthier than those actual ones in Sarawak - meaning less oily. It is drier too. Ingredients - minced pork, char siew and fish ball. (Genuine kolok mee doesn't have fish ball right?! :) )  (more....

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Apart from the Lorong Selamat's Char Koay Teow, did you notice there is one PURPLE building there? Yes, this is another new one (not too new though, already half year old since Dec last year), a restaurant run by two young ladies who have traveled around the world in search of recipes. Their passion can be seen from every décor in the premise wihich is self-decorated. If you are observant

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Finally I was able to squeeze into this restaurant after driving past there thrice. It always looks FULL HOUSE mah! This premise is far more comfortable and eye-catching than the old one. Modern and hygienic interior deco. Under the same pricing standard, I would definitely opt for this restaurant rather than 'the other one nearby'. :) Still, under such 'comfortable' ambience, NO

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El Casa Restaurant During the El Casa invited review session I didn't manage to taste its spaghetti marinara, therefore this round I decided to taste those that are not included in the past. Linguine Seafood Marinara RM18.90+ Cheng-cheng-tei! Their version of this pasta was light in sauce with 'sea'- taste, not the usual sauces like those we could get off- rack from supermarket. The

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This is a restaurant that gains wide popularity among USM students and some FIZ workers due to its location and price. Their price for wanton noodles has been revised since 1st May. Wanton Noodles : RM3.00, RM3.50, RM3.80 Wanton soup : RM4.00, RM6.00, RM8.00 Shui kao soup RM 1.20 (1 pc), RM6, RM12, RM18 This is RM3.50 serving. This is the look of their wanton noodles. Attractive? Not for me.

carisohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00539787716767632997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26162974.post-92168832226649889482011-05-31T09:25:00.000-07:002011-06-20T09:26:40.545-07:00

It's been ages long since I last been invited to a 'household' wedding dinner. This host family is generous, serving wide ranges of exotic delicacies (山珍海味) and free-flow liquors (任饮) including XO. 五福临门 琵琶香鸭 + 金猪仔 (Crispy duck + crispy piglet) serving in one dish. What left behind was the duck, of course not the crispy-skinned piglet!  (more......) Hop over to Ang Eng Keat

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"Oh.....No wonder lah!" This is the expression when I finally saw this line "A subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Berhad" when browsing the menu. Why why why? When I was at a food review session the other day, this "Delicious" term caught my attentio, not only because it was mentioned repetitiously but also because of this keng one," Aiyoh, if you think of eating the desserts at C* Brown, you

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This is the so called famous bak kut teh which is located at Jalan Perak, opposite the Padang Brown (same row with SONY, Klinik Singapore and 'Pakar Urut Only One'). I was not really impressed with the soup base but I can tell you that I was truly impressed by their fast and efficient ways of serving the food and entertaining your needs. Credits are given on : 1) fast in ushering you for

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The colour tone and image portrayed are sharp enough for you to know that this whole restaurant is Mediterranean-based, with white & blue colour painting inside out. (Oh ya, except the restrooms :) . The yellow lighting which I like the MOST is matched with blue sky ceiling and neat table settings, expressing cozy and cool ambience. Left to Right : Wine display corner (Wide selection of

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Foong Wei Heong gives me such impression. I don't know about you. *shrugged* Pros : Fast in serving. Serving quality dishes. Cons : Have a kind of feeling of rushing you to quickly eat and go away. I went there in early May. Booking time was changed from 7.30pm to 6.00pm, per their request (to spread out the crowd). Prior to this successful booking, many calls were done. Fyi, just as soon as

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The BBQ Corner - Raw ingredients Charcoal BBQ grill in action CHARCOAL BBQ Seriously I found that this charcoal BBQ section did not impress me that much if compared to the Portuguese Grill(!!) at the later part.  (more......) Hop over to Village BBQ & Steamboat (Invited Review) for full view of this post.

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Once in a while I will still miss the dishes at Tek Sen (德成飯站), but now it's at the new premise. The whole interior is lit with yellow light! Claypot Salted Fish Pork (RM14.00) This is one of their signature 'dish of the day'. Instead of what you see below, I prefer the way once they cut the pork into long thin stripes, which after cooking they all look like long curly wrapping ribbons. :)

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This is just a few units away from the fish shop (corner unit). You may not notice it since it is blocked by the trees alongside the pavement on the Jln Sg Dua, which is opposite the Tesco Extra. The wall is full of tong shui menu. 眼花缭乱！ If you are persistent, you may try it out one by one everyday, ha! Luckily I have the privilege to share with others during this one-time-sapu-all session.

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Yup! Yeng Keng serves Hainanese cuisine too! Note : The price below has included portion for 10 pax since we are in a group of 11  pax. The dishes shown in the photos below are catered for 10 pax. Spring Rolls : RM12.00 (per portion of 2 pcs) / RM24.00 (for 4 pcs)The photo shown below is for 4 pcs. The price of the spring rolls can be quite damaging mainly due to the seafood

carisohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00539787716767632997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26162974.post-49988401919516746112011-04-14T08:55:00.000-07:002011-04-15T08:57:14.453-07:00

Continued from Yeng Keng Hotel - ZOom In! (Part I) This swimming pool is located at the right hand side of the building. This is the angle taken from the backyard. Heading for first floor - you will be welcomed by this sitting area before reaching the 1st floor. A very modern sense of style! Super red vs black matching with bamboo feel. Shooting from outside to let you see how contrast the

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I was as astonished as others when first seeing how great the restoration 'look' of Yeng Keng Hotel at Chulia Street is.  This visit makes me think of  The Sire Museum which deeply impressed me last time. Therefore I guess it worths spending two posts for the hotel interior photos and illustrations since I have the privilege exploring it through an invited food review lately.

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We 6x have finally stepped into this restaurant!I was told that their 'leng pua' is NICE woh, therefore we ordered this alongside of other dishes. Five Hot Combination 五福临门 (RM80.00)Indeed! I found it above expectation, if you do not mind paying this much. :p  (more......) Hop over to Tianyi Restaurant （天一大酒楼） for full view of this post.

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How does it taste like huh? 星级靓妈产后修身秘方 (炒米茶)? I read the article from from Guangming, titled "星级靓妈产后修身秘方" ! This is the recipe so-called used by Kelly Chan. It is believed that this drink promotes metabolism, helps in digestive system and  releases water retention (due to red rice is high-fibre, it helps in bowel movement). Dried tangerine peel  (chan pei) improves stomach health

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Xin Jiang Cafe is one of those cafes which fails to attract hawker stalls, yet there is one pretty good 'zhu char' stall aka BJG Seafood (北京小厨) being relocated there not long ago. The dishes are pretty good and yet the price is reasonable. Curry Fish (~RM12)Fish slices with lady fingers, long beans, broccoli, tomatoes and etc. (more......) Hop over to BJG Seafood (北京小厨) for

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Fried potato leaves aka Char Huan Tzu Heok- one of my favourite dishes.This is considered as one of those vegetables which is the safest to eat. If lucky enough, I can get those ready-cut ones, which remain only the leafy parts. But most of the time, I get those palmately lobed leaves (which got 5 distinct lobes) type.  *aiyo, che kang loh* :) If not, lazy bone like me, choose this kind

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Set Dinner Menu Pasta (RM39.90++), Fish Set (RM55.90++), Meat Set (RM69.90++) Soup of the Day - Pumpkin soup Grilled lamb rack with onion sauce and baked eggplant. (more......) Hop over to Bella Marino @ Straits Quay for full view of this post.

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Continue from Vol. 2 : East Quay's Restaurants. Going up from the Pappa Rich's escalator, you will see at  there first floor got : WAF Art Gallery Charlie Brown Cafe - opening soon?! Bellezza (more......) Hop over to What shops & restaurants to expect @ Straits Quay? Vol.3  for full view of this post.

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Continue from Vol. 1 : West Quay's Restaurants. Going back to the main entrance just now. Take a walk on East Quay and you will expect to see the following. OE Aseana Cafe Bar with classic dining ambience Starbucks Coffee  (more......) Hop over to What shops & restaurants to expect @ Straits Quay? Vol.2  for full view of this post.

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