wednesdays with priscilla

My Day

2026-08-12T08:23:59.195+08:00

"I'm not getting older, I'm just becoming a classic."

I had my first birthday treat on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at ATTable located at Ground Floor, Lot 1&2, Menara Chin Hin, 1, Jalan Naga Emas, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. It opens from 8.30am to 11pm on weekdays and 11am to 11pm on weekend.

I had hot chocolate (RM14.90) while my friend had matcha latte (RM14.90)

We shared sesame Caesar salad (RM25.90)

~ sesame caesar dressing, cob salad, hazelnut sesame bread crumb, grated parmesan cheese and duck bacon chips ~

grilled salmon & pasta (RM40.90)

~ grilled salmon, saffron cream, pasta, grated parmesan cheese, edaname, garlic chips ~

grilled cheese sandwich (RM22.90)

~ cheddar, mozzarella, truffle cream cheese spread, butter, pickled cucumber, truffle oil, chopped chives ~

prawn and sourdough

and fried calamari.

Lastly, of course, the birthday cake, baked honey brioche + vanilla ice cream (RM18.90)

~ sweet buttery honey brioche bread and vanille ice cream ~

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, I had lunch treat at Ruang by Cookiez Bar located at Blk C-G-6, Jalan Kuchai Maju 13, Kuchai Exchange, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 9am to 9.30pm.

We had signature egg drop sandwich

~ handmade brioche bread, crisp lettuce, refreshing cucumber, tangy lemon mayo, scrambled egg and cheddar cheese ~

I had avocado (RM18) and hot Belgium chocolate (RM16.50) while my friend had chicken ham (RM16.50) and cold Belgium chocolate (RM18).

We shared crispy chicken gyoza with chili oil (RM16.50).

Till next time, thank you life for every single step that brought me here.

I am my own proof of strength and resilience.

Celebrating birthday at AnMour Cafe

2026-06-24T13:58:20.972+08:00

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, I treated a friend for her birthday lunch at AnMour Cafe located at 67, Jalan Kuchai Maju 1, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 12pm to 9.45pm. Her actual birthday is on June 21.

I ordered hot honey lemon (RM6.84) while she ordered hot earl grey (RM6.84). We also ordered one mushroom soup each (RM16.24)

Vietnamese seafood spring rolls (RM18.44)

classic Caesar salad (RM16.12)

seafood pasta in tomato sauce (RM26.56)

and salmon don (RM28.88).

Lastly, the birthday ice-cream cake, crazy mud pie (RM17.28).

Location ~ about 4.4km away

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? No.

Till next week, half year is almost over.

Lunch at Onde Onde

2026-06-03T19:13:33.715+08:00

Today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, my sister bought me lunch at Onde Onde located at Sunway Putra Mall, 50350 KL. It opens daily from 10am to 10pm.

She had nasi lemak ayam berempah (RM21.90) and cold lemon barley (RM4.50) while I had sizzling noodles with braised mushrooms chicken (RM17.90) and hot barley (RM3.90).

Location ~ in a shopping mall

Parking ~ in the building

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ alright

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? No

Till next time, Happy Gawai!

Lunch at Tone Cafe

2026-01-28T11:34:00.003+08:00

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, my eldest brother bought lunch for my second brother, sister-in-law and I at Tone Cafe located at Bandar Baru Mukah, 96400 Mukah. It opens daily from 6.30am to 5.30pm.

He had roti telur and iced matcha while my second brother had hot coffee.

I had mee kolok ayam

while my sister-in-law had nasi ayam.

Location ~ in town

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ alright

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? If I come to Mukah...

Till next week or weeks after, not much updates nowadays :(

Breakfast at Thomas's Corner Cafe Too

2026-01-21T10:00:00.003+08:00

Thomas's Corner Cafe Too is located at No.1D & 1E, G/F, Lorong Delta 4, 96000 Sibu. It opens daily from 7am to 6pm. We went there for breakfast on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

I had fried glass noodles (RM7) and hot lemon (RM3).

My eldest sister had fried kuay teow (RM7).

My other sister and brothers had different types of noodles.

Location ~ not too far

Parking ~ plenty

Seating ~ indoor and outdoor

Food presentation ~ standard

Portion ~ typical

Taste ~ delicious

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? Yes

Till next week, more cleaning up to do...

Celebrating Christmas 2025 and new year 2026

2026-01-14T10:30:00.002+08:00

"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas." - Peg Bracken

On Christmas day, we went for breakfast at Little Penang Kopitiam located at 53, Lorong Lau King Howe 1, 96000 Sibu. It opens daily 9am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and 8am to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday.

My eldest brother had Teochew porridge.

My sister had Penang style char kuay teow while my sister-in-law had char kuay teow with seafood.

My second brother had Penang style asam laksa.

I had prawn dumplings with noodles soup.

My niece had nutella toast

and nasi lemak.

After breakfast, I joined my brother, sister-in-law and niece to go to Sibu Town Square to see the Christmas tree decorations.

I already went to the same place with my brothers on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

On Friday, December 26, 2025, we had Christmas dinner at The Kitchen BBQ & Steamboat located at 19, Jalan Pipit, 96000 Sibu. It opens daily from 4pm to 11pm.

On New Year eve, we had dinner at Thomas's Corner Cafe Too located at 18, Lorong Wong King Huo, 96000 Sibu.

We had sea cucumber soup,

sweet and sour chicken

tofu hot plate

Teochew style steamed talapia

and mixed vegetables with yam.

Fly back to KL on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Till next week, thanks to my agent for the desk calendar and notebook.

Lunch at Thai Luck

2025-10-22T10:55:00.001+08:00

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, my cousin bought us lunch at Thai Luck located at 7-0-11, Jalan 3/109f, Danau Business Centre, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 11am to 9.30pm.

We had kerabu mangga as appetiser.

My cousin had chicken rice and milk tea.

I had clear tom yam soup and lemongrass drink.

Location ~ not too far

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ alright

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? Yes.

Till next week, job hunting is still ongoing...

My Day

2025-08-06T10:35:00.002+08:00

Celebrating the journey of another year!

I had my first birthday treat on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Alcea Tea & Coffee located at A-03-06, Tamarind Square, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor. It opens from 8am to 7pm daily.

I had nasi lemak with grilled chicken and barley

while my friend had big breakfast and long black coffee.

On my birthday, Saturday, July 26, 2025, I received a delivery from bloomspace.co.

I received money tree

and Golden Pothos.

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, I had lunch treat at Astana Restaurant located at A-01-10, Endah Promenade, Jalan 1/149e, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 11am to 10pm.

My friend had uzbek mastava (RM17)

~ traditional uzbek soup Mastava made with tender beef and carrots ~

I had shashlyk chicken, 3 pieces (RM30) ~ marinated chicken cubes skewered on metal sticks ~

We shared baq la zhan ~ crispy eggplant salad ~

khachapuri (RM30) ~ flatbread with homemade dairy cheese ~

vareniki (RM20) ~ potatoes dumplings ~

Lastly, of course, the birthday cakes,

medovik (RM15) ~ honey layer cake ~

and kartoshka (RM9) ~ Russian chocolate cake ~

Till next week, grateful for the understanding and wonderful friends.

Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge and Observation Deck

2025-07-23T06:45:00.000+08:00

Petronas Twin Towers is located at 201A-C, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. The Skybridge was opened in May 2019. Its operating hours are from 9am to 9pm daily. Bought the entrance fee online for RM35.

The towers are connected at floors 41 and 42 by a two-story sky bridge which span 54.4m and rises 170m above the ground.

Went there on Friday, June 6, 2025 with my sister and eldest brother. We reached there at 2pm and went up right at 2.30pm. We were allowed to walk on the skybridge taking photos for 10 minutes.

The view from the skybridge is amazing.

Then we went to the observation deck on the 86th floor for 15 minutes.

We left at 3.10pm.

Location ~ about 12.6km away

Parking ~ in the building

Price ~ expensive

Service ~ alright

Coming back? ~ No

Lunch at Gold Standard Pho

2025-07-16T09:33:00.000+08:00

My colleague and I have been to Gold Standard Pho for lunch a few times. It is a Vietnamese restaurant located at No.5, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. It opens from 11am to 12am daily.

My colleague always ordered broken rice with fish (RM19)

~ pan-seared seabass served over Vietnamese broken rice and authentic Vietnamese sauce topped with pickled vegetables ~

I ordered broken rice with chicken (RM19)

~ Vietnamese broken rice served with seared chicken and authentic Vietnamese sauce topped with pickled vegetables ~

shrimp and egg rice paper roll (RM15)

~ salad rolls packed with fresh shrimps and eggs served with Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce ~

and their famous chicken pho (RM22)

~ tender hand-shredded chicken breast in flavourful chicken broth ~

Location ~ nearby the office

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor and outdoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ alright

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ pay at the counter

Coming back? Yes

Till next week, it's work quest...

Lunch at Restoran Jom Sedap Sejak 1983

2025-07-09T09:59:00.002+08:00

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, my cousin bought us lunch at Restoran Jom Sedap Sejak 1983 located at 22-1, Jalan Radin Bagus 7, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm.

I had nasi and ikan kembung bakar (RM13.90).

My cousin had nasi minyak ayam goreng berempah (RM13.90)

Both of us had hot honey lemon (4.50).

Location ~ not too far

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ alright

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? No.

Till next week, job hunting continues...

Celebrating birthday at Plage Kitchen and Bar

2025-07-02T09:35:00.000+08:00

Last Friday, June 27, 2025, I treated a friend for her birthday lunch at Plage Kitchen and Bar located at L1-03A, First Floor, Pinnacle Mall, 1, Jalan Radin Anum, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 12pm to 2am. Her actual birthday is on June 21.

The beach vibes are great.

I ordered coconut juice, 13.20 while she ordered citrus blossom, 18.70.

We also ordered French morel mushroom risotto, 38.50 ~ risotto rice, aged Parmesan cheese, French morel mushrooms, butter, cream ~

prawn pad Thai, 20.90 ~ Thai rice noodle, homemade pad Thai sauce, prawn, herbs ~

cheezy quesadilla, 16.50

and caeser salad, 20.90 ~ aged parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, carrot, croutons ~

Lastly, the birthday cake, lemon elderflower cake, 17.50 served with a birthday song.

Location ~ about 6.2km away

Parking ~ in the building

Seating ~ indoor and outdoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? No.

Till next week, it's already half year over.

A day out at Zoo Negara

2025-06-25T11:09:00.001+08:00

Zoo Negara is located at Jalan Taman Zooview, 68000 Kuala Lumpur. It was opened on November 14, 1963. Its operating hours are from 9am to 5pm daily. Bought the entrance fee online for RM37 per adult. This is the second time I've been here after so many years.

Went there on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 with my sister and eldest brother. We reached there at 10am and watched the animal show at 11am. We walked around to see the animals ~ the snakes, giraffe, birds, crocodiles, penguin, elephants and many more. Unfortunately, the Pandas had gone back to China. We left at 2pm.

Till next week, let's start job hunting.

Lunch at Spesial Sambal SS

2025-06-04T13:15:00.001+08:00

On Monday, April 14, 2025, my colleague and I went for lunch at Spesial Sambal SS located at 41,43, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. It opens from 11am to 10pm daily.

I had talapia bakar (RM23.50)

while my colleague had pakej sotong goreng tepung (RM19.50).

Location ~ quite far from the office

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor only

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ alright

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ pay at the counter

Coming back? Yes

Till next week, taking the whole week off...

Wedding reception at Jiwa Damansara

2025-05-14T13:32:00.000+08:00

It has been almost 8 years since I attended a wedding reception. I was invited to a colleague's wedding reception at Jiwa Damansara located at Block C, Neo Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Attended the wedding reception at 1.20 pm and stayed on till 2.40pm.

It was great to see my colleagues.

Thanks for the doorgift!

Till next week, congratulations to the newlyweds!

Celebrating birthday at Porto Romano

2025-05-07T13:36:00.002+08:00

Last Wednesday, April 30, 2025, I treated a colleague for her birthday lunch at Porto Romano Restaurant located at Mont Kiara Banyan, 28, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. It opens daily from 11am to 11pm. Her actual birthday is on April 1.

The birthday girl ordered spaghetti with meatballs, mushroom soup and orange juice.

Two other colleagues ordered Calzone ~ half moon pizza, Coke and lime juice

while I ordered grilled salmon fillet and hot lemon tea.

Location ~ not too far from the office

Parking ~ infront of the restaurant

Seating ~ indoor only

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? Yes.

Till next week, looking forward to a long weekend.

Celebrating birthday at Absolute Thai

2025-04-30T18:13:00.001+08:00

Last Saturday, April 26, 2025, I treated my friend for his birthday lunch at Absolute Thai located at LG351, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. It opens daily from 10am to 10pm. His actual birthday is on April 23.

We ordered hot and spicy clear tomyam,

Japanese bean curd with minced chicken and prawns,

pandan chicken,

and papaya salad.

Location ~ convenient as it is a shopping mall

Parking ~ in the building

Seating ~ indoor only

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? Yes.

As usual, we had drinks after lunch.

Last Saturday we went to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I had herbal and fruits tea and he had iced lemon tea. We also shared Chicago cheesecake.

Till next week, tomorrow is Labour Day.

Celebrating birthday at Muhibbah Seafood

2025-04-23T18:05:00.000+08:00

On Wednesday April 9, 2025, we treated our colleague for her birthday lunch at Muhibbah Seafood located at 2851, Jalan Seri Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, KL. It opens daily from 12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm. Her actual birthday is on March 30.

We ordered fried sotong,

steamed tofu with soy sauce

steamed siakap

and sweet and sour chicken.

Location ~ about 5km from the office

Parking ~ around the building

Seating ~ outdoor and indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? Yes.

Till next week, another long week...

Lunch at Bambu de Garden

2025-03-19T18:46:00.000+08:00

Since I started working in my current company in October 2022, my usual lunch place is Bambu de Garden located at B-G-01, Gateway Kiaramas, Gateway Corporate Suites, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Normally, I ordered the lunch set of the day.

Roasted chicken rice

Kampung chicken rice

Nasi kerabu with fried chicken and salted egg

Nasi dagang with fish

Ayam masak merah

Ayam paprik

Ayam kurma

Ayam kunyit

Sweet and sour chicken

Marmite chicken

Udang masak lemak cili api

Soto ayam

Prawn meehoon

stir fried soy noodles

Kuay teow soup

Spaghetti chicken bolognese

Seafood aglio olio

Shrimp aglio olio

Fried rice with fried chicken

Spaghetti with chicken chop and fries

Nasi lemak ayam rendang

Fried meehoon with fried egg

Chee cheong fun

Organic salad

Fish and chips

Location ~ convenient as it is in my office building

Parking ~ basement

Seating ~ indoor and outdoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ edible

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? Again and again.

Till next week, gonna work for only 1.5 days this week... yeah!

Food Galleria and Tarik Cafe

2025-03-05T06:42:00.000+08:00

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, I had takeout from Food Galleria located at Basement Level, Prince Court Medical Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. It opens from 8am to 5pm daily. It is closed on Sunday.

I ordered dry wantan noodles

and salmon caesar salad with chicken.

Then I went to Tarik Cafe located at Level 1. It opens from 8am to 7pm daily. It is closed on Sunday.

I ordered mango cheese cake

and pandan cheese cake.

Location ~ city center

Parking ~ in the building

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ alright

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ pay at the counter upon order

Coming back? Yes

Till next week, this Saturday is the next visit to Prince Court Medical Centre.

Celebrating Christmas 2023

2025-02-19T06:38:00.001+08:00

"Christmas works like glue, it keeps us all sticking together." Rosie Thomas, Iris & Ruby

Our family had lunch on Christmas eve

I fly to KL with my cousin on new year eve.

Till next week, tonight the company will be hosting the Lunar New Year Party for guests.

Afternoon tea at 23.5 Coffee Roastery

2025-01-29T17:40:00.001+08:00

One rainy Friday evening, January 10, 2024, I went to 23.5 Coffee Roastery located at Lot 1-3A, Verve Shops, 8, Jalan Kiara 5, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Its business hours are from 8am to 10pm daily.

Instead of having dinner, I decided to go light so I ordered egg mayo croissant (RM19.80).

I also ordered lemon poppyseed cheese cake and healthy vision overnight tea (RM26.40).

The last time I've been here was on March 9, 2023 where I had teriyaki chicken with rice (RM26.40) and watermelon juice (RM14.30).

Location ~ nearby the office

Parking ~ basement

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ ok

Taste ~ good

Price ~ reasonable

Service ~ great

Coming back? Yes to try the other food and tea

Till next week, it's CNY. May the Year of Snake bring good health, good fortune and new opportunities.

Take away from 3 Budak Gemok

2025-01-15T18:31:00.001+08:00

3 Budak Gemok is located at No.11-G, Pusat Danau Lumayan, Jalan Danau Lumayan, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. It opens from 10am to 9pm daily.

I always order ayam kicap biasa

Location ~ not too far

Parking ~ roadside

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ reasonable

Taste ~ good

Price ~ nominal

Service ~ alright

Coming back? Definitely, been coming here so many times since May 2020.

Till next week, it is CNY dinner tonite so it is half day leave for everyone.

Lunch at Chili's

2025-01-15T18:27:00.006+08:00

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, I bought my sister lunch at Chili's 1 Utama, S311, 2nd Floor High Street, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It opens daily from 11am to 10pm.

I had classic quesadillas ~ chicken with grilled onions and Monterey Jack cheese served with house-made pico & sour cream ~ (RM32.95) and guava juice (RM13.95) while my sister had sweet & smoky chicken sandwich ~ crispy breaded chicken with honey-chipotle sauce, house-made ranch, lettuce, slaw and tomato ~ (RM29.95) and mango juice (RM13.95).

Location ~ convenient as it in shopping mall

Parking ~ basement

Seating ~ indoor

Food presentation ~ typical

Portion ~ adequate

Taste ~ delicious

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ alright

Coming back? Yes. Been to their outlets in Mid Valley Megamall and KLCC.

Coming up next, my usual place to take away.

Eating Sarawak food

2025-01-08T19:52:00.000+08:00

Found this in my draft and decided to post it after more than 7 years...

Javian Kitchen serves Sarawak cuisine. It is located at 12G, Block D, Atmosphere 7, The Atmosphere, Jalan Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

We had lunch on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Opening hours are from 12pm to 10pm from Monday to Friday and 10am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.

We ordered Sarawak laksa (RM9) and kedondong juice (RM4.20).

We shared fish tacos (RM34) and grilled chicken with white rice (RM30).

Location ~ quite a distance

Seating ~ indoor only

Portion ~ typical

Food presentation ~ normal

Taste ~ good

Price ~ affordable

Service ~ good

Coming back? I don't mind trying their other dishes.

Till next week, it's still new year feeling.