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Kiss Me Long, Volume and Curl Mascara Review

2012-02-13T10:27:00.000+08:00

Here's another range of products from Kiss Me. Being one of the bestsellers from the wide range of mascara in the market, I must grab this chance to try it myself, so let's see how it achieves!

#1 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Long and Curl Mascara

(Color: #01 Jet Black)

Lashes lift to new heights!

This long and curl mascara has 5 brilliant effects:

Dramatically gorgeous lengthening effect up to 120%
Powerful and long-lasting curling effect
The oil-repellent polymer prevents smudging caused by sebum
Waterproof even when you're swimming!
Curved brush easily curls up along the edge of the eyes

You just have to put the base on the base of your eyelashes and apply the mascara raising the lashes. Additional coats would give a much denser look for the lashes. The mascara fibre is quite fine, and of course it definitely makes my lashes appear longer and don't clump with one another.

Pros:
#1 Good thickening and lengthening effect.
#2 My lashes feel light and naturally curled.
#3 It definitely will not clump on the wand.

Cons:
#1 Only oil-based cleanser is usable for removal.
#2 It LOOKS a bit dry, so it's not ideal for photoshoots, but fine for daily usage.

#2 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Volume and Curl Mascara

(Color: #01 Jet Black)

From the picture, the brush is long but thin in the middle. Most of its features are similar to the Long and Curl Mascara above. However, this is more suitable for those with already long lashes, but want a more detailed curling effect.

With my medium length of lashes, you can barely see the lengthening effect from this mascara. But it definitely does what it promises to do. It volumizes my lashes and holds a curl very well.

Pros:
#1 Very light and comfortable for my eyes.
#2 Smudging is pretty non-existent.
#3 The mascara fibre does not flake and stay put throughout the day.

Cons:
#1 Again, it is difficult to get rid of with normal mascara remover product.

#3 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Smooth Liquid Eyeliner

(Color: #01 Jet Black)

Accompanied with the mascara, Kiss Me series also includes this eyeliner to draw long-lasting and natural liners. Consisting of moisturising ingredients, it gently takes care of the skin.

The best feature ever in this liquid eyeliner is its elastic ultra thin brush with only 0.1mm-wide tip!

With this firm, super-fine brush, drawing a difficult line is no longer a hassle to me! I fall in love immediately with this product as I can easily draw thin lines along the eyelash bases and upward lines around the outer corners of the eyes.

Other features include:

Highly resistant to tears, sweat, water and sebum
Can be removed by lukewarm water despite the long-lasting finish
Greater definition to the eyes with the enhanced blackness
Easy-to-draw and convenient

#4 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Mascara Remover

Continuing with the Heroine Make series, here's the review of this mascara remover. Simple it does look, you just have to take out the wand, then wipe it on your lashes, and finally wait until the mascara melts and apply cotton wool to remove.

Packaging: Long sleek stick in pink

Texture: Oil-based

Fragrance: Scentless

Pros:

#1 Convenient! You don't need to bring a bulky bottle of eye makeup remover anymore.

#2 It should do less damage than normal eye makeup remover because you are applying it on your lashes and not the whole eye.

#3 It is very clean, with a good effort, of course.

Cons:

#1 The removal requires patience because not all fibres can be removed thoroughly especially the corner parts.

In short, I'm happy with these long-lasting mascara along with the eyeliner and remover for the best make-up experience. I'm getting more and more confident with this Japanese product and love the natural yet defined look!

Kiss Me BB Cream & Liquid

2012-02-12T19:00:00.000+08:00

Here is a famous Japanese brand which is easily available at Watsons, Sasa and Guardian Malaysia.

So when Mandom Malaysia approached me for this review, I'm more than pleased to do so.

#1 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Essence In BB Cream is a multi-functional make-up base cream. It covers imperfection that you can go without foundation.

It provides 7 effects.

Corrects erose pores
Repairs and reduces dullness
Acts as liquid foundation
Protects against UV rays
Relieves dry skin
Controls oil
Absorbs excess sebum and prevents make-up from coming off

Containing super-hyaluronic acid and nano collagen, it allows you to retain skin’s moisture while applying make-up. The SPF30 PA++ product protects against UV rays. It does not contain perfumes or mineral oil. The natural skin colour is compatible with the skin of Japanese.

Color: Comes in 1 shade (Beige)

Texture: Creamy

Scent: Scentless

After dabbing into the skin, it sets into my skin easily. Here's the comparison before and after applying the BB Cream. The accuracy of color may vary subject to the brightness of setting.

Pros:
#1 Good coverage on the skin.
#2 I only need to apply in a small amount due to its creamy texture.
#3 It is able to cover my pores.

Cons:
#1 Frankly speaking, if you have oily skin, don't opt for this.
#2 Despite of the nice glow, my skin becomes oily after long hours.

#2 Kiss Me HEROINE MAKE Matte BB Liquid is the liquid form of BB Cream, especially for oily skin.

It hides 7 skin problems to beautiful skin:

Unsightly pores
Dullness
Freckles
Spots
Unwanted shine
Dryness
Sunburn

Color: Comes in 1 shade (Beige)

Texture: Liquid

Scent: Scentless

Blending the BB liquid, it is suitable for my skin tone and doesn't leave me with an oil-coated forehead even after 6 hours. Since it is a matte finish product, you have to work quickly on one area before moving to another.

Pros:

#1 Super matte effect!
#2 Only a small amount needed for a light coverage.
#3 Controls oil very well.

Cons:
#1 Moderate coverage due to its liquid form.
#2 Appears cakey if you apply a tad too much.

In short, I'd prefer the BB Cream for my dry skin type for a fuller coverage. Still, both products do work well on my skin and somehow better than some other brands I've tried!

What's Best in Chinese New Year?

2012-02-09T20:11:00.002+08:00

So finally here comes to the end of celebrating Chinese New Year as I can see my Facebook wall starts to get flooded with posts about Valentine's Day. Have you ever asked yourself, how well have you gone through Chinese New Year this year?

Are you really celebrating the Chinese New Year in a Chinese way?

#1 Did you have your Lou Sang?

The prosperity toss, I realise, is more expensive this year. A small portion of basic salmon yee sang is already RM48 now, compared to its price at RM38 last year. But no matter how the price hikes, it never goes out of demand because of the meanings behind it. So far, I have 10 rounds of Prosperity Toss this year. Good things are expected to be more :P How about you?

#2 Did you visit at least a temple?

I really hope that the Year of Water Dragon would be good for me because I have been a good girl and really hardworking to visit the old temples. Without realizing, I actually spent 3 separate days in the CNY month to visit temples, hoping that God would listen to my prayers.

#3 Did you receive an ang pow or give out any?

When it comes to ang pow, I'd wish I can be a kid forever so that I can receive countless ang pows from every single person I know on earth. Besides, I have a weird hobby during New Year that is collecting CUTE angpow PACKETS! I bet you wouldn't know that the above picture is 2 different ang pow packets if I didn't state here.

#4 Have you prayed for more fortune?

Every year, the elder ones would say the same old phrase, "Huat Ah!". Of course, every one of us never fails to think how to earn more money this year, save more money, spend less money....and it's all about MONEY! I hope this piece of Fortune Cookie helps to bring more wealth too.

#5 Did you stay at home, preparing tonnes of food for your guests?

From left: Almond cookies, chilli tidbits, almond biscotti, seaweed cookies, love letter (Kuih Kapit), peanut cookies, crispy arrowhead chips, fried crab sticks and lastly the chocolate cornflakes cups.

Here are all the 9 foodstuff to welcome the guests to my house, not inclusive of the famous Prawn Crackers and Chinese Dried Meats. 5 out of 9 are homemade, by the way :)

#6 Did you visit your relatives' and friends' houses and enjoy their offerings?

During the festive seasons, do you go around for house visitations or do you visit shopping malls more than houses? There, I spot this cute Snoopy cookie from my uncle's house, while spending a good relaxing day at his house for a small gathering.

#7 Did you do your gift exchange during house visits?

Wherever we go during CNY, we'd surely bring along some Mandarin Oranges as small gifts to our friends or relatives. But for the first time, I receive 33 pieces of fresh, homemade Kuih Bahulu all the way from Malacca :)

#8 Did you give or receive any Chinese New Year card by snail mail?

No, I'm not talking about e-cards, SMSes, Facebook wall posts or tweets. From this picture, I've received a cute greeting card from my old friend, dated 16 January but it reached my mailbox on 29 January. With a 50 cent stamp, I think I shouldn't expect a faster delivery anyway. Thank you very much to this all-time best friend because people don't send out cards via post delivery anymore but she does :)

Conclusion:

Out of the 8 questions, how many "Yes" have you answered? Now, revise the answers and share with me whether Chinese New Year brings a significant meaning to you personally :)

Disclaimer: Pictures taken using Samsung Galaxy S Plus.

Esquire Kitchen @ Sri Petaling

2012-02-04T18:01:00.000+08:00

Esquire Kitchen is one of most visited dining places during my childhood. Being part of a traditional family, my parents always bring us to the eatery of oriental style. In fact, I have neither watched a movie in a cinema nor dine at a Japanese restaurant until my sister is big enough to bring me there.

Ever since I'm no longer a kid, I rarely visit this place anymore. Recently during my revisit, I'm surprised that the concept of the restaurant remains unchanged just like few years back. I remember the home-style Shanghainese and Sze Chuan dishes vividly despite of the new flavours and localization taking place in this restaurant.

Esquire Kitchen comes with the Prosperous Reunion New Year Set Meal @ RM138++, recommended for 6 to 8 pax. Since the Chinese New Year mood is still on, the set meal is a good choice for a small gathering.

#1 Prosperous Yee Sang @ RM38++ (Regular)

Such a symbolic dish is not included in the set meal, but I don't mind putting additional ringgits for the luck and happiness from this prosperity toss. The platter of salmon comes in a fairly generous amount but thanks to seasonings which veil the flaws of the salmon slices in terms of freshness.

#2 鸿图大展 Sweet Corn Soup with Vegetarian Shark Fin

Honestly, I didn't expect a set of RM138 meal would come with a savory broth of shark fins. Despite of being vegetarian, the fragrance of the sweet corn blends in the thick soup base very well.

#3 年年高升 Shanghai Fried Rice Cake

The white-colored, tasteless Nian Gao reminds me of the kimchi rice cake I had at Daorae Korean Restaurant. Although it does not have the sweet and sour kimchi flavours, the rice cake tastes perfectly good in the homemade Shanghai sauce with minced meat, chopping onions and chillis.

#4 金龙迎春 Sweet and Sour Garoupa

The deep fried fish fails to retain its original flavour after being covered by the sweet and sour sauce. It's still my favourite because the sweet and sour tastes is well-balanced along with the crunchy skin and flaky flesh.

#5 凤凰吉祥 Golden Fried Chicken with Herb Based Sauce

The fried chicken looks very appealing with its golden brown skin. The thigh and wing are especially fresh with the firm yet tender meat. Despite of lacking the taste of herbs, I still love this plate of crispy chicken.

#6 五彩缤纷 Crunchy Vegetables

Indeed this dish goes along very well with its name. With the Chinese wood ear fungus and cashew nuts, I'm delighted with the crunchiness of the dish. I then happily munch away the fat-burning vegetables--- celery and carrots!

#7 老少平安 Japanese Beancurd with Pumpkin Sauce

Another gastronomic dish is served to complete the prosperous meal. Surprisingly, the Japanese beancurd is exceptionally soft in texture. Apart from the minced meat and mushroom, this dish becomes very flavourful when served in thick, creamy pumpkin sauce.

#8 甜甜蜜蜜 Lo Han Guo with White Fungus

Putting an endnote to this scrumptious dinner, the monk's fruit dessert is a good one but quite common in most of the Chinese restaurants. After taking the first seep, I realise it's really unsweetened, unlike other restaurants around KL.

Verdict:

#1 Value for money? Yes. Definitely.

#2 Perfect for a simple family meal.

#3 Despite of the good family-styled ambiance, the service is so-so because most waiters cannot communicate well in English or Chinese.

Esquire Kitchen

G003, Ground Floor, Endah Parade,

1, Jalan 1/149E,

Bandar Baru Seri Petaling,

57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 603-9056 5033

Website: www.esquirekitchen.com

Ocean Shabu Shabu @ Sri Petaling

2012-01-29T10:14:00.000+08:00

During the first few days of Chinese New Year, the roads around KL are very quiet. This is the only time where we experience smooth journey from one hot spot to another. But another difficulty arises when finding for food! Most Chinese restaurants are closed, and everyone flocks to here- Ocean Shabu Shabu, the only restaurant opened along Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling.

This Hong Kong styled Shabu Shabu restaurant is famous for its colorful meat balls. Looking at its appearance, I'd wish to try but at the same time wonder what makes the balls looks blue and orange.

Left: Thai Tom Yam Broth (Half) @ RM 7.50 (泰国冬炎汤半份)

Right: White Fungus Papaya Broth (Half) @ RM5.00 (木瓜雪耳汤半份)

From the hot steaming broth, the tom yam soup base of Thai style is really spicy and excites me very much. That's really good for those who love spiciness! As for the clear white fungus papaya broth, we're served with a generous amount of white fungus in the soup, which makes it flavours like a mild herbal soup.

#1 Pork Loin @ RM16.00 (特级猪肉片)

The raw pork looks good and tastes even better when it is simmered in the soup for 15 to 20 seconds and then eaten immediately! The quality of the pork is not bad, and most importantly it is fresh enough to savour my taste.

#2 Drunken Chicken @ RM16.00 (花凋醉鸡)

The chicken slices are marinated in a mixture of wine and goji berries. After cooking them in the broth, the meat is unexpectedly firm yet tender when chewed. The texture is good but I can barely taste the wine absorbed in the chicken.

#3 Mixed Mushroom @ RM16.00 (有机什蘑菇 )

After all the meat foodstuff, we also order a platter of mixed mushroom for more vitamins and minerals! My favourite button mushroom is there too :)

#4 Four Seasons Meat Ball @ RM12.00 (四宝丸)

Each piece of meat balls costs RM1. These special meat balls are all homemade with crunchy texture. However, the size is too small to fill my belly.

#5 Yam @ RM5.00 (炸芋头)

With the flourishing business around the festive season, which restaurant doesn't grab this golden opportunity for a price hike? From the bill, there's an additional item:

"CNY Charge : 10% of the subtotal"

If you spend RM100 there during Chinese New Year, then you'll be charged an extra RM10 because these waiters and waitresses serve you during the public holidays.

Verdict:
1. The overall taste is just so-so, perhaps it's due to the huge crowd during the festive season.
2. The foodstuff are fairly fresh, due to the public holidays I think.
3. The white fungus papaya soup base is really a clear soup that satisfies me very much!

Ocean Shabu Shabu
47, Jalan Radin Bagus,
Bandar Baru Seri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 603-9058 2889
Website: www.oceanshabushabu.com.my

Disclaimer: Photos taken with Samsung Galaxy S Plus

Daorae Korean BBQ @ Sri Petaling

2012-01-23T18:25:00.000+08:00

Happy Lunar New Year of Dragon!

According to my family tradition, a Reunion Dinner (团员饭) is a must during the Lunar New Year's Eve (除夕夜) although we stay at KL and don't celebrate the night with my Grandmother. Without any miss, my Mama cooks a full 8-course Chinese meal for the family and we'd spend the whole night together.

However, there's a slight change this year--- Mama doesn't cook at all , since she is busy preparing for prayers at night (Although she does the same each year). And we head outside for our reunion session. Frankly, I'm surprised that my Dad chose a Korean BBQ Restaurant for a typical Chinese reunion dinner!

In Daorae, besides the normal sitting area, they also have a dining area with tatami style, and obviously you will need to take off your shoe before entering the area. For a perfectly comfortable dining, each table is equipped with a white long exhaust chute, which can be pulled down to be as close as possible to the BBQ area to suck the smoke.

Here's the cosy area you can sit while waiting to be seated. The traditional furniture set amazes me upon entering the restaurant. To complement with the Korean theme, this waiting area is also equipped with Korean magazines :)

#1 Salmon Yee Sang

Being a part of the conservative family, Prosperity Toss is a must for us but sadly, Daorae doesn't provide any. They are, nevertheless, kind enough to allow us bringing in Yee Sang from another restaurant to dine here. Well, I'm quite satisfied with their services because most restaurants usually don't allow any outside food.

Brought from an ordinary Chinese restaurant around my house, of course the quality may not be as promising as those offered at hotels. But a simple Yee Sang is good enough for a small family like mine, because every year we have the same purpose that is to get together once again and welcome the new year!

#2 Dolsot Bibimbab @ RM20

A rich layering of fresh, seasoned vegetables, and crab sticks, is served in steaming hot stone bowl over a bed of steamed rice topped with a fried egg, and served with Korean chilli paste. The condiment is served in a separate plate and you can mix them according to your preference.

In other restaurants, the waiter would perform the mixing for us but here we have to do it by ourselves. I love the steaming hot rice that satisfies my empty stomach but it would have a greater taste if the chilli paste can be sweeter and more spicy.

#3 Pa-jeon @ RM25

This delicate savory pancake comprising of fresh seafood in batter topped with spring onions is my all-time favourite! I personally enjoy dipping this Korean pancake into the mixture of soy sauce and vinegar with chopped spring onions. Without this condiment, you can taste an original taste of seafood especially the baby shrimps and chopped clams.

#4 Dderk-bokgi @ RM30

Just like us Chinese, Koreans have their own version of Nian Gao as well. This platter of stir-fried traditional Korean rice cake in hot spicy chilli sauce works best as an ultimate snack or even a meal for a light eater!

Along with the chopped cabbage, onions and eggs, we happily stuff our belly with this spicy goddess. Slobbered with spicy chilli paste, I have a good time with the soft yet chewy rice cakes. Despite of its fiery red presentation, the sauce is over-sweetened in my opinion.

#5 Kimchi-Jeon-Gol @ RM55

Another popular meal during Chinese New Year is a hot pot, stuffed with a vast variety of ingredients. Hence we opt for a spicy combination of pork, kimchi, tofu and Korean noodles simmered in a rich kimchi soup served in a cast iron pot.

Looking back at its price, this hot soup can reasonably serve up to 3 persons or even 5 ladies because the ingredients used can easily fill up your stomach!

When the Korean noodles are completely cooked, you can compare the amount of noodles alone with FOUR (4) packets of Maggi noodles! Note that it has not include other materials in the broth.

A sumptuous and hearty serving of tummy-warming concoction; and not too spicy too!

#6 Vegetarian Chawan Mushi

Apart from this tasty steamed egg, some Korean side dishes (Ban Chan) are served to perk up our appetite before the meats come into play. However, the banchan served for us that night is very limited. Only 4-5 varieties, I feel this is much lesser as compared to other Korean restaurants. Moreover they only refill the banchan upon request.

#7 Fruit Slices
This plate of watermelon slices are complimentary dessert as an endnote for the dinner.

#8 Korean Barley Juice

Apart from the Korean Green Tea served throughout the meal, we are given a glass of Korean Barley Juice at the end of the meal as well. To my surprise, this is definitely not the Sikhye, a traditional Korean beverage made with barley malt powder and rice. But its taste is sweet and cold, just like the barley malt!

We also ordered two bowls of Steamed Rice @ RM5 each,

summing up the bill to RM154 including service tax, and an additional RM48 for the Prosperity Toss.

Therefore, the pre-Chinese New Year dinner only costs RM202 for 5 pax!

Verdict:

1. All in all, the dinner is acceptable for me although the taste is mediocre.

2. A spacious, nice ambiance is a right deal for my family.

3. I don't know bout other Daorae franchises around Malaysia, but this one at Sri Petaling has a huge room of improvement on the services.

Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant

21-1, Jalan Radin Anum,

Bandar Baru Seri Petaling,

57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 603-9057 3617

15th Chinese New Year Extravaganza

2012-01-21T10:52:00.000+08:00

Here’s the time of the year where the Chinese Language Society organizes the most happening event of year--- Chinese New Year Banquet Night. This year around it is a charity dinner, to gather students from various universities all over Malaysia for this reunion dinner, celebrating the festive occasion.

Can you recognize this VVIP here?

Our guest of honor for this opening ceremony is YB Datuk IR Dr. Wee Ka Siong,

the current Deputy Education Minister of Malaysia.

People prefer Dragon Dance to Lion Dance since it's the Year of Dragon now.

Look back to my archive: Last year, I was one of the working committee, playing a minor role in making this event successful, while this year I am there again, as one of the guests, to enjoy the performance and food.

Let's not let the spirit of CNY stops!

The event is enlivened with the Drum Performance

by high school students from SMK Pay Fong, Malacca.

Next, we're all amazed by the Acrobatics Team who came all the way from China to perform here!

This girl is probably much younger than me, but she is capable of lifting a heavy vase,

spinning it just by using the legs! Incredible, isn't it?

Another stunt is lifting a table and she can spin it easily

as if she is playing with small marbles.

After the 'wahhh' and the 'wooooohh', here comes the Wu Shu Performance!

I'm actually wondering why are all these dangerous stunts done by girls.

Hey where are the guys out there?

The long-waited special guest finally appeared with a smart casual outfit!

Entranced by his mesmerizing smile, female fans would definitely bring him flowers upon his arrival.

The invited artist for the night is Mr. Handsome Eric Lim (林建辉).

I bet you've listened his ever popular song:

"I Heard Someone Call You Baby" (我听见有人叫你宝贝)

Enough of performances during a growling stomach.
It's TIME TO EAT! :D

Being the most basic Yee Sang ever, it comprises of the usual assorted condiments with attractive colours. Despite of that, each has its symbolic reference. Crackers represents happiness, peanuts and sesame symbolises harvest, oil resembles wealth and pomelo means good luck. So how can you not toss for a good year ahead?

Let’s "Lou Sang" for the best of the Year of Dragon!

Happy Chinese New Year 2012!

The Tranquerah @ The Strand

2012-01-18T00:14:00.000+08:00

The location for this exquisite lunch is a little different from my recent posts. Despite of hearing great reviews about this restaurant that serves Malacca Nyonya Cuisine, this is my first time stepping into this traditional restaurant for a Chinese New Year set menu.

Alan and FiSh

This authentic Nyonya restaurant is owned by Alan Yun (袁锦伦), an actor or director whom you can see on TV most of the time. Recently, he is one of the Pensonic brand ambassadors who appeared on advertisements with Amber Chia. For more information, his fan page is here.

At Tranquerah, you can see the old-school setting in this family-styled restaurant. Upon arrival, I have the feeling that the restaurant would make me feel as comfortable as at home. I personally think that it would be a great place for filming with every minor detail of the Baba and Nyonya from the olden days.

If you have been to the Nyonya Heritage House @ Malacca, this restaurant would serve as a mini heritage house around KL. You'd certainly fall in love with the contemporary-meets-heritage setting here.

The assorted patterns hung on the wall are actually the wooden batik stamps. Traditionally, people use this carved wooden blocks to produce attractive motives for the batik fabric. Such stamps can be rarely found nowadays, and a good one can be sold up to approximately RM4000 each!

We were there to try out the latest Tranquerah Chinese New Year's Menu A @ RM 588:

#1 Golden Dragon Nyonya Yee Sang @ RM28 (Small) and RM48 (Large)

Despite of having Lou Sang for numerous times, this is my first time in experiencing a platter of Baba Nyonya Yee Sang. Comprising of fresh squids, jelly fish, turnips, fritters and raw salad, the homemade Nyonya sauce enlivens the whole platter.

The balance of the sweet and sour taste is perfect here, with added crushed peanuts and sesames to bring out the crunchy texture in a blend of mildness.

#2 Pai Tee (Top Hats)

This Nyonya kuih is a must-have with its alluringly gorgeous presentation and premium taste and flavour. Being a virtuous snack that showcases the brilliant combination of fresh ingredients, it’s undeniably good and up to authentic Nyonya quality.

#3 Cucur Udang (Shrimp Fritters)

I realised this is another snack to go before the main courses. This scrumptious shrimp fritters with sweet chili sauce is deliciously savoury! Crispy golden brown crust on the outside, once bitten, a softer texture reveals and you will taste fresh shrimps and a slight spiciness in it.

#4 Chicken Meatball Soup

This light, flavourful broth has the bounciest homemade chicken meatballs ever!

#5 Sek Kay (Nyonya Stewed Chicken)

Being a traditional dish usually prepared during Chinese New Year, this special item named Sek Kay is marinated beforehand. The sweet and tangy unique flavours add credits to the firm yet tender bite of the chicken.

#6 Chap Chye (Nyonya Mixed Stir-Fried Vegetables)

Alhough I find the thick sauce a tad salty, it was nevertheless flavourful with assorted shredded vegetables. This aromatic dish would be perfected by enhancing spiciness of the sauce.

#7 Nyonya Chicken Curry

Here comes the most basic dish ever in every Nyonya cuisine. As curry is usually the best companion of white steamed rice, this would be one of the best choice if you are a strong proponent for rice.

#8 Sotong Masak Lemak Nenas (Squids)

A small serving of succulent squids cooked in a rich, sweet coconut gravy with pineapple is enough for me to tell how tender the squids are. Despite of lacking spicy flavour, the coconut gravy is truly decadent as the flavours of the spices are absorbed into the gravy.

#9 Ikan Tilapia Goreng Cili (Fried Tilapia with Chilli)

Under the crispy salty skin lies the moist and flaky flesh of the fish. A bite into the fish fillet with fiery chilli paste would be wonderful, but it goes tasteless without the tinge of spiciness.

#10 Sambal Bendi (Stir-Fried Okra in Chilli Paste)

Okra or more commonly known as lady's fingers are lightly blanched and topped with a fragrant, spicy mix of homemade sambal belacan. The okra is wonderfully crunchy while the mixture of sambal coats each lady's finger perfectly. This zingy refreshing salad is one of the best I've eaten despite of the excessive chilli oil served on the plate.

#11 Gerang Asam Stingray

Comprising of stingray, tamarind, corns, lady's fingers, onions, Kaffir lime leaves alongside with other herbs and spices, this bowl of Nyonya-style sour fish curry tastes similarly to Thai tom yam soup. My mouth salivates just listening to the list of ingredients this special dish was infused with!

#12 Sambal Terung

Simple it does look, here I uncover another recommend-worthy dish. The platter of blanched brinjal with sambal belacan is very fragrant, sweet and rich tasting! Again, the recipe of sambal belacan can be improvised by adding more spiciness.

#13 Homemade Chilli Paste

Upon request, the restaurant owner brought us a spoonful of chilli paste to be served as a condiment. Despite of its fiery bright-red color, the chilli paste is surprisingly not too hot in a hint of lime.

#14 Ice Kacang

Dessert Time! This is the part I'm always looking forward to. The featured ingredient in this bowl of shaved ice is the generous amount of Gula Melaka (Coconut palm sugar) and Cendol. In the hot and humid country like Malaysia, nothing can beat the icy cold and pleasant dessert to soothe the throat!

#15 Bubur Cha Cha

Another popular selection for a delightful Nyonya dessert is Bubur Cha Cha, comprising mainly of coconut milk and sweet potatoes. It is regrettably sounded very good but is way too sweet to suit my liking.

#16 Sago Gula Melaka

Being one of the most inventive and vividly luscious Nyonya creations, the tasteless sago pudding when accompanied with rich sweet flavour of sugar palm syrup is probably the best Nyonya dessert on earth!

Completing a meal with these indulgences is a must
for the ultimate dining experience at The Tranquerah!

Full and satisfied, I scanned through the menu of the lunch and realised that the above set of dishes is a little different from the prescribed set menu. Here you can compare the dishes between Menu A and B to suit the liking among your family and friends:

Nyonya Yee Sang is excluded from the set menu.

Here's the location map for your reference.

Verdict:
1. From the appetizers to desserts, I prefer those traditional dishes with a twist.
2. The light touch of spiciness in every dish is perfect if you prefer to go mild.
3. The taste of few good dishes enhanced by the condiment is perfectly enjoyable under the family-styled dining.

The Tranquerah
62A-G, Red Carpet Avenue
Encorp Strand,
Jalan PJU5/22,
Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: 603–6142 4106
Email: nyonyaplace@gmail.com

Remarks: This restaurant is opened from the Eve to 7th Day of CNY. Closes from 30 Jan till 2 Feb 2012.

Checkers Cafe @ Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur

2012-01-16T10:55:00.000+08:00

This round of Lou Sang is not around some traditional Chinese restaurants, but it takes place at Checkers Cafe @ Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur. Although this restaurant does not offer only Chinese foodstuff, but being a Halal restaurant, it has come up with a series of feasting options for the occasion. Herald in 2012, the Year of the Dragon, with special Lunar New Year menus at Dorsett Regency KL!

The table arrangement is exceptionally good with gold ingots, shining dragons and mandarin oranges.

The fabulous spread of New Year specialities are well-arranged on the buffet table; There you can find Yee Sang, Seafood on Ice, a-ala-minute dishes, homemade soup, breads and irresistible selection of desserts!

To usher in the mightiest Year of Dragon, what would serve the best other than this plate of

Colorful Dragon Yee Sang?

Well, that's for display only; The traditional Yee Sang is offered as below:

#1 Salmon Yee Sang

Toss to prosperity and good health the whole year with the exclusive Salmon Yee Sang With Crispy Salmon Skin! Being air flown all the way from Norwegian, its taste of freshness lies within the juicy thick salmon slices.

Don't you think Chinese New Year food is all about auspicious overtones?

Yee Sang is a symbol of prosperity, abundance and vigor for the year ahead.

The golden brown salmon skin becomes the most significant material of the plate.

Spot the slice of crispy salmon skin on my plate of Yee Sang.

This Yee Sang is special alongside with the thin slices of deep-fried salmon skin which adds crisp texture to this colorful combination of jellyfish, shredded vegetables, prawn crackers with plum sauce.

#2 Pan-Fried Lamb Rack with Chef Special Sauce

It's something special for Chinese New Year because many wouldn't choose lamb as one of the main courses. The tender rack of lamb is marinated for more than 24 hours before being pan-fried. Upon serving, the aromatic lamb rack tastes as if it is a piece of barbecued pork (Char Siew). Thick and juicy, I can barely notice the oil and fatty layer on the meat.

#3 Braised Shark’s Fin with Assorted Seafood

The texture of shark fin soup is not as slippery and glutinous as I've expected,

but in fact it satisfies me with its rich taste in this concentrated essence.

#4 Steamed Chicken with Herbs

The flavour of Chinese herbal sauce along with the sweetness of red dates has successfully infused into the firm chicken meat. And you can expect every portion of the chicken cutlets to taste equally good.

#5 Deep-Fried Cod Fish with Superior Soy Sauce

Indeed a treasure from the deep sea, this Canada cod fish is definitely high in nutritional values. Topped with deep-fried shredded ginger, the slices of cod fish lure me with its crispy skin.

Then I realise the white flesh is so soft and juicy, accompanied by subtle sweetness.

All thanks to the fresh ingredients which perfect this dish!

#6 Deep-Fried Prawns with Seafood Sauce

Served in a basket made of deep-fried prawn crackers, the prawns are deep-fried with slices of onions and capsicums. If you love a mixed concoction of sweetness and spiciness, the seafood sauce would suit you the best.

#7 Braised Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster and Black Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetable

Another dish with top notch quality ingredients has kept me salivating with the aromatic thick oyster sauce. The sea cucumber and fish maw are slippery, playing the same role as texture ingredients in this dish.

#8 Chinese Fried Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaves

After being delicately fried with all the associated ingredients such as diced mushrooms and conpoy, the glutinous rice now has a firm texture. With the nuances of fragrant lotus leaf enveloping the dish, I am indulged in this traditional Chinese cuisine.

#9 Deep-Fried Nian Gao and Golden Sesame Seeds Balls

The 10-course meal is perfected with the sweet Chinese delicacies. For those with a sweet tooth, it’s a must to sample the Golden Sesame Seeds Balls with red bean paste. Same goes to the Deep-Fried Nian Gao, it has red bean filling as well.

#10 Sweetened Red Bean Paste

It seems like Checkers has chosen red bean as the main ingredient for these traditional desserts.

Thanks to Executive Chef KK Yau and his team of talented chefs for the array of auspicious Chinese delicacies. With Jack from CQtv interviewing this professional chef, I learn that all the dishes are exclusively served during this festive season.

Enjoying the company of good friends and fostering closer camaraderie with family and relatives,

now Chinese New Year is no longer just a simple festival for all.

Brought to you by Dorsett Regency KL:

*50% discount for children between the ages of 4 to 12, and senior citizens of 55-years-old and above.

SPECIAL:
38% Discount for my blog readers (Mention ohfishiee.blogspot.com upon reservation)!

May 2012 Water Dragon bestows you with

the Chinese Five Blessings of harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity!

Verdict:
1. The hassle of picking the best menu no longer exists with the staggering array of foodstuff on the buffet table.
2. Despite of being deep-fried, the flaky cod fish retains its natural flavours and freshness.
3. The flavours of herbs in the chicken is good, but the chicken appears to be not as fresh as I'd thought when I see the congealed blood around the joints and bones.

Checkers Cafe
First Floor, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur
172, Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 603-2716 1000 ext 188
Website: www.dorsettregency.com

BlackBall @ Sri Petaling

2012-01-15T00:00:00.001+08:00

If you've passed by the busy food street along SS15, you'd notice there are more and more Taiwanese dessert outlets opening around this area. Now BlackBall appears as one of the famous dessert houses among the Taiwanese desserts.

This time around I visited its outlet at Sri Petaling. With its grand opening in last August, I haven't get any chance to pay a visit to this place. Since it's a bright sunny day, I decided to quench my thirst here, indulging in refreshing grass jelly and chewy Taro balls.

At all BlackBall outlets, the Grass Jelly is imported from Guan Xi, producing top notch quality 'Xian Cao' tea and grass jelly, giving you the heavenly taste you will never find in other dessert chains. As for the homemade Taro Balls, they use only handmade taro balls with natural ingredients, promising you the most chewy taro balls you have ever tasted.

#1 BlackBall Signature (Cold) @ RM 6.50

This is a must-try during your first time dining at BlackBall. The BlackBall Signature combines grass jelly ice, taro balls, taro Q, red beans, pearls and the signature grass jelly into a bowl of sensational dessert!

#2 BlackBall Signature (Hot) @ RM 6.50

If you're into hot desserts during cold days, this is one of the best options among all.

#3 Red Bean Ice Combo @ RM 6.50

Based with red bean ice, this bowl of dessert is topped with Taro Balls, Pearls, Barleys and Lotus Seeds (红豆冰沙--- 芋圆，珍珠，薏米，莲子). The Taro Balls are exceptionally huge as compared to its close competitors'. Along with the chewy yummy taste, you'd definitely love it!

#4 Cranberry Crushed Ice with Milk (蔓越梅牛奶茶) @ RM 6.50

Surprisingly this ice shaving of cranberry flavour is as sour as its beverage. With the translucent Nata De Coco, red beans and pearls, I really enjoyed despite of its simple presentation.

#5 Jiu Fen Taro Ball Crushed Ice (九份芋圆刨冰) @ RM 6.50

Another signature dessert from BlackBalls. Consisting of similar ingredients,

the ice shaves are added with extra creamer for a better sweetened taste.

#6 Red Bean Crushed Ice with Milk (红豆牛奶冰) @ RM 6.50

If you love natural taste of sweetness, red beans would be the perfect choice

with its added texture onto the bowl of dessert.

Left: Xian Cao Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Jelly (寒天仙奶茶) @ RM 5.90

Middle: 3Q Passion Fruit Green Tea (百香3Q 冬瓜) @ RM 5.90

Right: Cranberry Lemon Juice (蔓越梅柠檬) @ RM 4.90

Recently, BlackBell has just launched these two NEW products! Transforming the bestselling winter melon tea into smooth ice, topped with signature grass jelly, taro balls and other good stuff, BlackBall also enhanced their grass jelly milk tea for a whole new experience.

#10 BlackBall Winter Melon Ice (寒天冬瓜冰) @ RM 6.90

Here comes their latest product. With the winter melon flavoured ice as the base for this dessert, its mild taste is able to add cooling effect for curbing the summer heat.

#11

Winter Melon Tea with Jade Jelly (冬瓜柠檬寒天冻茶) @ RM 5.90

#12

Fresh Milk with Grass Jelly (鲜奶仙草冻饮) @ RM5.90

Using the signature silky smooth grass jelly accompanied with premium fresh milk, this beverage gives me a fun twist by adding the authentic 'xian cao' fragrance and a tinge of sweetness into the blend taste of fresh milk. Definitely a healthy and low calories drink which I'd love very much!

#13

Signature Boba Milk Tea (波霸奶茶) @ RM 5.90

A mixture of freshly brewed tea and milk imported from Taiwan. The tea leaves compliment the milk by infusing a hint of sweetness and fragrance.

#14

Signature Xian Cao Tea with Grass Jelly (黑丸仙草冻饮) @ RM 5.90

Don't say I didn't remind you on this; BlackBalls products should be consumed within 2 hours for your best enjoyment!

Verdict:
1. The crew change all the tea and pearls every 4 hours to remain the freshness; Impressive!
2. Ice shaves are freezed for 3 days to produce icy texture; No wonder it is not watery at all!
3. The Taro Balls are large in size, with more gummy-bear-like chewy texture; I love it.

BlackBall
79-G, Jalan Radin Bagus,
Bandar Baru Sri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur.

More outlets @ SS15, Damansara Uptown, Penang and Johor Bahru.
Website: www.blackball.com.my/

Xin Cuisine @ Concorde Hotel

2012-01-12T20:26:00.000+08:00

As swift as the clock ticks, we have only more than a week before approaching Chinese New Year. So how is the progress for your plan of "Lou Sang" gathering with friends and family?

Now Xin Cuisine @ Concorde Shah Alam offers a magnificient Golden Dragon Prosperity Feast. Here you can enjoy the mouth watering Yee Sang, from the ever-popular Scallop Yee Sang, Pear and Salmon Yee Sang, Pacific Clam Yee Sang to the extravagant Abalone Yee Sang. To stand out from the rest, the Fish Maw Yee Sang or the resilient Disney Yee Sang would be your perfect choice.

Stepping into Xin Cuisine, I was entranced by the oriental yet contemporary interior design. Simple it does look, it is a good place to relax and enjoy the meal. This restaurant serves nouvelle Cantonese cuisine and Hong Kong dim sum.

If you need an exquisite dining experience for private events, then there are 7 Xin Private Rooms to fulfill your needs. Each room is spacious, with cozy dim lights and comfortable sofas.

To celebrate early Chinese New Year,

here comes the Menu of "Longevity" @ RM688++ (10 pax):

#1 Salmon Yee Sang
Priced individually @ RM68++

Salmon fishes are served everywhere when it comes to Chinese New Year feast, but of course I still enjoy its juiciness here. Along with the varying shades of tartness from pickles, lime juice, and fragrant lime leaves, you can taste the sweetness from this thick plum sauce. For a milder taste of sweetness, I'd opt to pour 3/4 cup of sauce into this textural marvel.

#2 Braised Sea Cucumber, Fresh Scallops and Crab Meat Soup

Even without shark fins, this bowl of braised seafood soup would taste good enough

with the fresh ingredients and non-greasy soup base.

From here you can see the large chunks of scallops, sea cucumbers, crab meat and prawns.
You wouldn't miss any of them in every spoon of the soup.

#3 Crispy Roasted Chicken with Nam Yu Sauce

Some may agree that the chicken drumstick is the best part of the dish because of the fluffy yummy meat. But I'd say the crispy skin of this roasted chicken is the best! It remains hot and crispy even when dipped in Nam Yu Sauce. The sauce, which is also known as Chinese Cheese made of fermented red beancurd works perfect with the chicken if it could be thicker.

#4 Steamed White Patin Thai Style

If you'd love to go adventurous, this sour and spicy sauce would be awesome.
But it veils the original sweetness of the fish itself.

#5 Braised Dried Oyster with San Gan, Black Mushrooms and Broccoli

This vegetarian dish always reminds me of my Mum's cooking, but she added black moss (Fatt Choy) in her cooking to resemble "prosperity". The braised mushrooms may look simple but it's my favourite too!

Succulent dried oysters enriches the taste of this dish along with the aromatic oyster sauce.

#6 Deep-fried Prawns served with Sweet Corn and Anchovies

The prawns are fresh with the skin easily peeled off. Its combination with sweet corn and anchovies addes the taste of sweetness into this salty dish.

#7 Special Fried Rice with Vegetables

A non-oily plate of fried rice which I love, and it's neither too dry nor soggy. You may see this fried rice as a common dish but the asparagus and chopped broccoli stalks are used instead of green beans, revealing a different taste for all.

#8 Desserts

The sweet delicacy with dried goji berry is served cold, whereas the hot deep-fried spring roll is filled with Nian Gao. From the picture above, you can clearly see which would taste better :P

#9 Warm Soya Bean with Glutinous Dumpling

The glutinous rice balls are filled with sesame paste, which oozes from the skin after the first bite.
And I didn't know that warm soya can actually taste better than the brown sugar soup base.

#10 Varieties of Dim Sum

Ala carte dim sum is only available during lunch. From my visit there, these Hong Kong delicacies are all Halal, and the fluffy Char Siew Bao tastes good even without pork in it.

Thanks to 汤师父 (Chef Thong Pun Foo) for the quality cuisine.

Apart from Longevity, Xin also offers "Auspicious" and "Prosperity" set meals:

Priced at RM588++, the ‘Auspicious’ set features a prosperity Salmon Yee Sang, Braised Wolfberry Fish Maw Soup, Crispy Roasted Chicken, Steamed Dory Fish with Fresh Enogi Mushrooms and Black Mushrooms, Braised Dried Oyster with Black Mushrooms & Broccoli, Wok-fried Crispy Prawn with Black Pepper & Garlic, Prawn Fried Rice, Two varieties of Dim Sum and dessert..

Get blessed with ‘Longevity’ and enjoy delectable favourites such as Salmon Yee Sang, Braised Sea Cucumber, Fresh Scallops and Crab Meat Soup, Crispy Roasted Chicken with Nam Yu Sauce, Steamed Patin Thai Style, Braised Dried Oyster with San Gan, Black Mushrooms & Broccoli, Deep-fried Prawn served with Sweet Corn & Anchovies, Special Fried Rice with Vegetables, Two varieties of Dim Sum and dessert @ only RM 988++!

This set menu for 10 pax would be a good choice if you love to stay out of the city during this prosperous new year!

Verdict:
1. Out of 10 dishes, I love 7 of them.
2. The service of the restaurant is exceptionally good.
3. They allow take-away if you can't finish the foodstuff, with the remaining food well-packed in separate microwave-safe containers.

Xin Cuisine
Level 2, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam
3 Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah C9/C,
40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Contact: 603-5512 2200
Website: Concorde Shah Alam

Daily Business Hours:
Lunch: 12noon – 2.30pm (Opens at 10.00am on Saturdays)
Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Malaysia Top Car Websites

2012-01-10T01:06:00.002+08:00

Have you ever browse on cars whenever you surf the Internet? Or when strolling at a shopping mall, will you stop by at some car exhibition, staring at the shiny, stylish car models? Or do you ever dream of owning one and call them as your "Wife"?

As a typical Malaysian, I know you will have at least one "Yes" for the 3 questions above.

The fact is, luxurious cars, who doesn't love them?

Recently there is an event happening @ IOI Boulevard, right beside Tu Shu Guan, exhibiting two whole rows of luxurious sport cars, including this one above. People just can't stop posing with these cars, which they call them their "Dream Car", and guess what, most of them are males! And the crowd gathered around these vehicles are mostly young guys.

Well, let's come practical in this matter. A Lamborghini can't be fully utilized around Malaysia with its road structure being not suitable for sports car. Let's see, can you imagine a powerful sports car being stucked at a massive jam, moving like a snail? So now I have some recommendations of car websites for you, if you're really interested in buying a practical car for your daily use.

#1 Carlist

Carlist.my is a FREE online car classifieds. This website helps used car sellers to reach potential buyers by having their car classifieds listed on Carlist.my. Specializing in the trade of cars, this website functions more or less like Mudah.my.

Convenience is what we talk about everyday. Through this website, you will be able to search from their vast inventory of used car listings and find the right car easily with their unique car search feature. I hope the user-friendly layout helps you too!

#2 Autoworld

Autoworld.com.my or more popularly known as AW is managed and operated by Autoworld.com.my Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Jobstreet Corporation Berhad. The website was officially launched on the 9th of November 1999, meaning that it has more than 10 years of solid foundation in both brand-new and second-hand car trading.

Currently, Autoworld has some main sections namely New Cars, Used Cars, Sell Cars, News, Blogs, Forum, Insurance and Tools. While planning to include more features and functionalities to make the website more comprehensive, this website helps users to find all auto-related research and information and products and services without leaving the website.

A car encyclopedia it may be? Just check it out and you'll know!

#3 Carsifu

Carsifu is no longer a new website for me, as I have blogged about it two years back (Click for the full post). It is now a leading Car Classifieds website, with over 3,000 cars for sale posted online all across Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, and Johor. Among these 3 websites, Carsifu is the one with least selections of cars but it still appears to be one of the best hit among the online users.

So what are you waiting for?

Start doing your researches on cars todae and get the ideal one tomorrow!

Macoto Tea @ Subang Jaya

2012-01-08T22:37:00.003+08:00

Calling all Chatime, Gong Cha and Ochado milk tea fans, there's a new taste in town to try out. Jogoya's latest sister company now offers you Macoto's Taiwanese Milk Tea. It is now available in Jogoya at StarHill Gallery and SS15 at Subang Jaya, and coming soon in Pavilion and 30 more locations in 2012!

Macoto Tea serves you high quality tea with its ingredients imported by Jogoya from Taiwan. Yet another fantastic brand started by Jogoya founder Mr. Jiang Zheng Nan. You will only expect the best from him and his Jogoya team!

This outlet is located at the parallel unit behind Chatime at SS15, very near to Asia Cafe.

Look how new are their equipments :)

#1 Taro Pearl Milk Tea (奶香芋珍珠 + 芋头粒) @ RM5.90

When it comes to choosing the tea, I often don't know how to choose coz' there are always too many varieties that make me indecisive. Out of so many, Taro is a good idea--- But since they don't have any Taro Balls here, I think Taro cubes would taste good too!

When I finish the drinks, I realise there are still plenty of good stuff at the bottom of the cup. Besides chewing the soft black pearls, you can indulge yourself in a true yam taste instead of yam puree / yam powder which are normally used for bubble milk tea.

#2 Momo Oolong Tea (白桃烏龍) @ RM5.90
Being one of Macoto's signature drinks, it's a decent cup of warm tea that I'd love during cold weathers.

The service here is better than those around its close competitors. The waiters here are so polite and friendly; he even chatted with most of the customers instead of showing faces like Chatime workers.

Apart from the tea selection, the snacks offered at Macoto include imported Taiwanese egg rolls, pineapple tarts and 'sun biscuit' (太阳饼).

Egg rolls @ RM1.50 each, RM8 for 6, RM 16 for 12.

Pineapple tarts @ RM36 for 10 pieces and RM72 for 20 pieces.

Since their grand opening, they have been giving away one piece of egg roll for each cup of Macoto tea purchased. It comes in 5 different flavours--- Original, coffee, chocolate, green tea and sesame.

Verdict:

1. Taste better with Taiwanese delicacies.

2. Revisit? YES, I'd love to try other flavours as well.

3. Although it's not a new idea, but it's a good one coz' I can now drink bottomless, countless types of tea while dining at Jogoya!

Macoto Tea

62, Jalan SS15/4D,

47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Business Hours: 11am to 11pm daily

Contact: 012-223 5045, 012-497 2292

Facebook: www.facebook.com/macoto.tea

Website: www.macototea.com

Cheng Ho Court 郑和苑 @ Mines Wellness Hotel

2012-01-06T14:48:00.005+08:00

This time around we will be expecting the early arrival of the Year of Dragon. After doing the spring cleaning and home refurbishment, it's time to treat yourself and family a quality reunion dinner at this dining outlet in a bewitching resort along with a tranquil environment.

The location of the evening is Cheng Ho Court, a Chinese oriental restaurant which not only serves Cantonese cuisine but also savouring dishes of Dim Sum. In celebration to usher the Chinese New Year, Cheng Ho Court offers a specifically prepared range of Chinese New Year Set Menu (五福臨门宴) starting from RM 788++ per table.

Approaching dawn, here's something you can enjoy before the meal---

A sand-bedded swimming lagoon of sky blue horizon and an azure lake.

Behind this door, lies a hidden gem of the restaurant---

Chef Chin Hock Seng, the mastermind chef.

With more than 27 years of culinary experience, he creates the modern gastronomic cuisine with the combination of tradition and creativity. Coupled with the fresh organic ingredients, each dishes here definitely fulfill the needs of 'wellness' for the patrons.

The glorious food is meant to be enjoyed with the traditional-looking, peaceful ambiance.

Do you ever find raw salmon in Cantonese cuisine?

This is found no other than the house specialty, Salmon Lou Sang.

#1 鸿运齐撈生（三文鱼撈生）

Salmon Lou Sang

Each dish here has its special title, bringing an abundance of health, wealth, luck and prosperity to all.

It's time to mix the Yee Sang with its special sauce, salmon, oil, pepper powder and sesame bits.

Surprisingly, one whole bowl of sauce doesn't taste too sweet to suit my liking.

This is my first time of Lou Sang this year, hoping the Year of Dragon brings the best for me.

If you're not a fan of salmon, here's a medley of Yee Sang selection to tantalize your whole family:

Abalone Lou Sang
Salmon and Snow Pear Lou Sang
Seaweed and Baby Octopus Lou Sang
Jellyfish Lou Sang

#2 好运迎新春（海味蟹肉翅）

Braised Assorted Dried Seafood Soup with Crabmeat

As good as the picture looks, this bowl of shark fin soup tastes great with its premium quality material.

especially the dried scallops in huge chunks here.

#3 鸿运年当头（梅酱脆皮烧鸡）

Deep Fried Chicken with Plum Sauce

The presentation of the food may be humble but the taste is just indescribable. From what I see, I am afraid that it may taste too sour with the abundance of plum sauce. However, the whole dish is surprisingly enlivened by the plum sauce which tastes just right for me.

#4 一帆好风顺（香辣醋汁红糟鱼）

Deep Fried Red Snapper Fish with Vinegar Sauce

Being a fish lover, I'd definitely love this if the vinegar sauce can be milder. Vinegar may not be everyone' favourite most of the time, but it does match perfectly with the red snapper fish to bring out its taste of freshness.

Here comes the next one... From here, you may say that it looks spicy?

Well, appearance can be deceiving actually :)

#5 龙马好精神（三味焗草虾）

Baked Tiger Prawn with Special Chef Sauce

The prawns are considerably huge in size, and the baking process makes them way healthier than those deep-fried with layers of oil around the shells. Personally I'd prefer baked prawns with cheese, but the special chef sauce tastes good and gives an unique flavour too!

#6 金银堆满屋（杏片爽菜蔬）

Stir Fried Vegetables with Almond Flakes

After all the dishes with meats, here comes something to neutralize your stomach. The fat-burning vegetables used here include asparagus and celery, which is perfect to suit my taste while munching the crunchy almond flakes. Despite of the aroma from the dish, the thick layer of chopped garlic is just too much for me. If you don't eat garlic at all, then you'd end up sorting out every bit of garlic from the dish like me.

#7 满家有添富（团圆腊味饭）

Claypot Rice with Preserved Meat

Here's another aromatic dish which is irresistible once it is served on the table. Since this dish can be rarely found except for Chinese festive seasons, I'm looking forward to taste it. To my disappointment, the pot of claypot rice becomes tasteless without the preserved meat of duck. However, my second spoon of the chewy rice with salty meat tastes heavenly good but too much of saltiness is bad though.

#8 甜蜜迎新岁（西柠龙眼海底椰）

Chilled Sea Coconut with Longan and Lemon

This dessert is used widely in most of the Chinese restaurants.
Fresh lemon cuts are added to enhance the taste of this dessert and I enjoyed it a lot.

#9 年年又高升（美点映双辉）

Sweet Fancy Duets

Last but not least, the 9-course meal is concluded with these sweet duets.
While the Red Bean Mochi is fluffy and chilled inside,
the beancurd-like cubes are actually Deep Fried Yam Sticky Rice Cake.

This layer of sticky rice cake is more commonly known as Nian Gao in Chinese.

This is actually my first time of seeing such a creative combination of yam and rice cake.

Of course this mouth-watering dessert does not let me down at all :)

Thanks to Mines Wellness Hotel, I had an enjoyable, scrumptious dinner with the bloggers.

The set menu for 10 pax is priced ranging from RM788++, RM888++, RM1088+ and RM1588++,
it is definitely good place for reunions and family gatherings during this prosperous new year!

Verdict:
1. The overall taste of the food is acceptable with an oriental ambiance.
2. The service of the restaurant is good as dishes are served plate by plate to the diners.
3. Taking care of our wellness and health, the dishes are well-prepared regardless of the meat, vegetable or dessert.

Cheng Ho Court 郑和苑
Level 3, Mines Wellness Hotel
Jalan Dulang,
MINES Resort City,
43300 Seri Kembangan,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Contact: 603-8943 6688
Fax: 603-8943 5555
Website: www.mineswellnesshotel.com.my

Daily Business Hours:
Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Opens at 9.00am on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Dinner: 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Hakka Passion @ Bandar Puteri Puchong

2012-01-01T11:38:00.002+08:00

The first blog post of 2012 should be of something special; Personally, I don't feel like making any of you bored with my lengthy grandmother story bout my reminiscence towards 2011, or the resolutions for 2012.

Since my all-time favourite post is about FOOD, hereby I'm posting some food which I'd love to have during the brand new year. And guess what? The food I'm going to introduce is the Hakka Cuisine :D

Why HAKKA? Simply because this kind of food is getting more and more rare in Malaysia, and not many Chinese know how to appreciate them. Anyway hope you enjoy them :D

The location of the day is an authentic Hakka restaurant around Bandar Puteri Puchong, which you would rarely notice because there are way too many food and beverages outlet around the town.

Hakka Passion is a Non-Halal restaurant which serves Authentic home-style Hakka cooking, with air-conditioned ambience and Wi-Fi supported.

I love the cozy, traditional ambience of the restaurant which gives me a warm feeling.

Hong Qu Men Rou (Braised Meat with Red Yeast Rice) @ RM 17

This is non-Halal, and the pork tastes gorgeous when cooked with such an authentic Hakka style!

Hakka Fried Tofu with Minced Meat @ RM 13

The tofu is fresh and home-brewed. Very well-cooked.

Fried Pucuk Paku @ RM 15

This sizzled greens are wok-tossed in Hakka style; Worth a try! :D

According to the menu, the dessert I ordered is named as

"Hakka Red Bean Sponge Cake" @ RM 3.90

But to my surprise, it is a piece of yam glutinuous rice cake

filled with red bean paste and topped with shredded coconut.

YUMMY! :D

This is gorgeous, and can rarely be found elsewhere!

I just can't resist its awesomeness!

The meal concludes on a sweet note with such a special dessert.

3 dishes along with two bowls of rice, and dessert becomes a perfect lunch for two! :D

P/S: Charges for the tea is RM 7 per table.

In case you don't know how to get there :)

When the bill comes... It costs around RM 30 per person for such authentic taste.

If you're a fan of Hakka dishes,
don't hesitate to visit this restaurant!

*NEW* (Added personal opinion on each food review)
Verdict:
1. Just fabulous; The food stuff served while hot is absolutely good.
2. The dessert was a total speechless and had my lip sealed with delight.
3. A fabulous way to start kick 2012!

Anyway, HAPPY 2012 TO ALL!

Hakka Passion

No. 2, Jalan Puteri 2/2, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.

Contact: 603-8051 1999

Baby Black.

2011-12-30T09:26:00.000+08:00

For the past 5 years, I have been a loyal supporter of Sony Ericsson mobile phone. More than half a year ago, I bought my very first touch screen phone--- Sony Ericsson Xperia X8. If you've been reading my blog, the phone was my precious Baby White until I encounter countless problems with it. And I finally sold it out at a darn low price (Sony Ericsson Smart Phone is WORTHLESS, to tell you the truth!)

This is the WORST phone I've ever used.

I don't know if I'm the only unlucky one..

But this phone functionality is really poor:

#1 Slow processor

#2 Poor camera with no auto-focus

#3 Bad internal system

#4 Not-so-sensitive touch screen

It really disappoints me to the extent that

I swear I will never ever get a Sony Ericsson phone in my entire life again.

Since it's a brand new year, it's time to throw away useless stuff and get a new, good one!

Goodbye Baby White, and let's welcome Baby Black! :D

As we know, Samsung is one of the latest hits competing away with Apple iPhones.

I'm neither an extensive user of Twitter nor a Facebook addict,

so I get one Samsung Galaxy S Plus at its original price, without any data plan.

This 4-inches phone fits perfectly well on my palm.

Hope this gadget gives me a great experience for at least a year or two!

*prays*

Featured in Seventeen Magazine

2011-12-26T21:24:00.000+08:00

Do you remember that I won ‘I Deserve A Makeover’ contest by Kitschen and Seventeen which I blogged in the previous post? Now the write-up is out! Apologies to Seventeen but I have to upload the softcopy of this page and show my readers.

Here’s the published version of the whole makeover:

The front cover of January issue.

From left: FiSh, Venice, Kimberley

This page of Kitschen advertorial is published on the page 18 and 19 of this issue of magazine.

The second page of the advertorial with our faces there :)

Here's an upclose shot of me, in case that you didn't notice me there.

For the rest of the pages of the January 2012 issue of Seventeen magazine,

do grab one at your nearest magazine stand :P

Senja Restaurant @ The Saujana Kuala Lumpur

2011-12-24T00:00:00.003+08:00

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, it's the perfect month to indulge in good food and great company. My choice of the perfect dining place is Senja Italian Restaurant at The Saujana Golf and Country Resort. Somewhere outside the hub of the city with perfect dining experience is more awesome than words can describe!

Location of the evening:

Senja Italian Restaurant,

Hyatt Saujana Hotel,

Section U2,

40150 Shah Alam,

Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Outside the restaurant is a swimming pool with a few spots for the visitors to relax themselves.

Sitting on the expansive veranda at Senja, you get the feeling of almost floating on water. The al fresco dining here is top notch. Surrounded by a lake bordering the golf course of the Saujana Hotel, Senja’s newly refurbished interior perfectly suits its flourishing surroundings.

Complementing it further is a live three-piece band that serenades diners as scrumptious rustic Italian creations are ferried out of the kitchen. A fine selection of cigars as well as digestives, stylishly rolled out on a trolley is available for your post-meal relaxation.

Starter of the meal:

#1 Pan-seared Tuna or Smoked Salmon

The salmon tastes fresh as if I'm dining in a Japanese restaurant, but it's a little too salty to my preference.

The spoon of salmon slices is topped with my fave fish roes.

#2 Gamberi al Pomodoro Piccante, Bruschetta

(Prawns, Tomato Chilli Sauce and Olive Oil Bruschetta)

Topped with parsley, the fragrance of the bruschetta makes a good combination with the fresh prawns.

#3 Mozzarella alla Caprese (Vegetarian)

(Classic Caprese Salad)

The fresh mozzarella infused with flavors of olive oil and basil turns the plate of salad into a really good one!

#4 Another salad is served here, with lesser spices and flavors used.

#5 Italian Seafood Salad

The squid rings and prawns are stir-fried to bring out its taste of freshness.

Lemon slices are added if you favour a more interesting blend of taste for this seafood dish.

#6 Organic Vegetables Antipasto (Vegetarian)

It's an appetizer typically consisting of olives, capsicums, cheeses, and other vegetables.

#7 Chicken Breast with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Initially I've mistaken this as a dish of chicken slices baked with cheese.

To my surprise, the mushroom cream tastes good with the meat although cheese is not added here.

#8 Homemade Bread Rolls

The buns look healthy and non-fattening.

#9 Baked Sea Bass with Onions and Tomato

If you love onions, you'd definitely enjoy this dish!

#10 Vegetarian Lasagna (Vegetarian)

This baked Italian dish consisting of flat pasta and layered with vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce

is definitely healthy and suitable for the non-meat eaters.

#11 Christmas-themed Cheese Cake

I'd love this one although the cheese is not as soft as I thought.

#12 Mixed Fruit Cuts

#13 Pudding Moist Chocolate Cake

This tastes great but the decoration attracts me more.

#14 Tiramisu dello Chef Giovanni
(Chef Giovanni’s Tiramisu)

The meal is completed with a must-have Italian national dessert--- Tiramisu.
The exquisite flavours from the mascarpone cheese and coffee is definitely appetizing!

#15 THIS IS MY FAVOURITE AMONG ALL---

Italian Christmas Bigne with Chantilly Cream

Bigne is a French puffed pastry made from deep-fried pate a choux dough.

Filled with custard, the finished pastry puffs are coated in sugar and nuts.

My first bite on this bigne gives me a soft, sweet texture of the pastry.

As the sugar coating melts in my mouth, the taste of the custard filling emerges.

It's the best Italian pastry I've ever tried!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

Cheers with Chef Giovanni Ricci from San Benedetto del Tronto.

Enjoy the scenic view of the lake with your loved ones and friends,
along with the authentic homespun Italian cuisine prepared by
this Italian culinary master during the festive season!

Senja opens Tuesdays to Fridays from 12noon to 2pm (Lunch)

and Tuesdays to Sundays from 7pm to 10.30pm (Dinner).

For reservations, call 03-78405502 ext 6122/4717 or email dine@thesaujana.com.

Website: www.thesaujanahotel.com.

The Extreme of Winter

2011-12-22T17:09:00.001+08:00

It's finally this time of the year where friends and family gather to make "Tang Yuan" (汤圆). The Winter Solstice Festival, or commonly known as Dōngzhì Festival is one of my favourites throughout the year! 冬至 in Chinese literally means "the Extreme of Winter", that's the title of the blog entry todae :)

I can be proud this year because this is the first year I make these glutinous rice balls by myself!

From the dough to the balls, I manage to complete the process. Can't believe that, coz' I never cook and I have less than 1% knowledge in this whole cooking thing.

In just 3 simple steps, I can make tasty tang yuans :D

Step 1: Knead the dough into tiny balls

Step 2: Boil them in plain water until they float (Approximately 5 to 10 minutes),

then transfer them into a boiled broth of brown sugar and water.

Step 3: Serve them while hot!

Left: Red Bean Paste ; Right: Peanut Paste

Colourless but the surprise is inside the rice balls! I love tang yuans filled with various pastes to enhance the yummy-ness of the whole thing. Red beans and peanut butter are the most common ones but nowadays tang yuan comes in many exciting flavours, for example the Pineapple Paste Tang Yuan! Ever tried before?

As for my Mum, she loves cooking colourful Tang Yuan but without fillings.

Yes these look very appealing and that's the labour of love from my most respectful Mama :)

Along with this festival, Mama prepared some homemade dishes for the reunion dinner of the day. I guess for most traditional Chinese, the winter solstice festival is one of the most important festivals other than Chinese New Year.

#1 Steamed Arrowhead with Chinese Fermented Sausages

It's my Mum's favourite dish during festive seasons, that's why the only time I get to eat this is during Chinese festivals and New Year. Other than that, I have no chance to enjoy this :(

#2 Braised Chinese Mushrooms with Oyster Sauce and Baby Abalones

Another authentic Chinese dish--- I don't know how great does it taste in the Chinese restaurants out there, all I know is Mama's cooking is the best! :D

#3 Fried Crispy Prawns

This is too oily to suit my taste, so I would never touch this.

#4 Leek with Oyster Sauce

Another favourite of mine, which I get to eat almost every week!

Once again, Happy Winter Solstice to all,

and do give Christmas a warm welcome soon!

Next post: Buffet for Christmas dinner

Stay tuned! :)

Karafuru @ Pavilion

2011-12-19T18:09:00.004+08:00

The food station of the day is a little special

because it's something NEW in Malaysia which you might not have seen before.

Karafuru offers multi-layered Tokyo Fruit Tarts that come in a variety of flavours, and of course colours!

Made of fresh fruits, custard/chocolate filling, fresh cream and fruit puree, the attractive-looking fruit tarts are purely handmade to perfection by a Japanese chef. Now you can enjoy the savoury, healthy desserts with no added preservatives!

The price ranges from RM 79 to RM 85 per whole tart, and RM 8.50 to RM 8.90 per slice.

You can choose your favourite from the following flavours:

#1 Strawberry Chocolate

#2 Mango

#3 Grape

#4 Oreo

#5 Green Tea Red Bean (THIS IS MY FAVOURITE!)

#6 Raspberry Peach

#7 Chocolate Banana

#8 Blackforest

#9 Blueberry Meringue

#10 Mixed Fruits

There are surprises in the tart which you’ll only find out

once you’ve tried the tart yourself!

Come and join me for the Grand Opening of Karafuru

on the 21st December 2011 (Wednesdae)

at Tokyo Street Pavillion KL.

In conjunction to the grand opening, Karafuru is offering you a 30% discount voucher on the whole or sliced tart just by clicking a "LIKE" on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/karafuru.tarts! Print the voucher out or show them from your phone that you’ve liked their page to qualify for the discount.

Note: Promotion valid until 31st January 2012.

Karafuru
Tokyo Street,
Pavillion Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 03-2143 5737 (Outlet) or 012-312 3971 (Shea Leen)
Email: hello@karafurutarts.com

Wacoal Celebrates 63 Years of Lingerie Excellence

2011-12-17T22:34:00.003+08:00

Approaching the end of the year, Wacoal Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. held a cocktail dinner at Senja Italian Restaurant, The Saujana Golf and Country Resort, inviting the business partners, Wacoal fellow staff and also the media--- including us, bloggers.

The party themed "Come Rain or Come Shine", attended by approximately 100 guests enjoyed a memorable evening filled with a scrumptious spread and entertainment in a stunning setting.

For more than half a century, Wacoal have the highly creative people to carefully tailor
the most intimate apparel for women--- Lingerie.

Yeeing and I

Thanks Yeeing and Kay Silva for the invitation!

The night started off with the ballet performance by the young, talented one.
Awww, look how graceful she danced.

Meet the emcee of the night, Stephanie.

The opening speech was conducted by Mr Hisao Sugiyama, the Executive Director of Wacoal Malaysia.

It's summer and fun theme!

Wacoal showcased some of its lingerie collections according to the various themes and inventions in 2011. Jacinth, cerulean or vermillion – the 15 zesty shades featured in the Fantasy collection fully captured the essence of the latest colour frenzy, keeping the ladies sparkling for the months to come and befitting any occasion!

The lingerie is so seductive when worn by the hot model.

Feminine yet playful, delicate swirls of laces intertwine with luxurious fabrics in most of the pieces; others include a T-shirt bra embellished with intriguing shoulder straps. As appealing as they are to the eyes, the ideal fit and exquisite quality that Wacoal is renowned for remain intact.

Here's some lingerie sets with jackets and raincoats.

Lingerie for the winter theme.

Women simply love colorful lingeries to match with different styles and clothes.

Capturing the shifting trend of women’s needs and fashion, Wacoal Malaysia rides on a 63 years of brand history and 8 years track record in the country. Wacoal never fails to produce intimate apparels that meet with the women's requirements on a constant basis.

The party ended with the presentation of appreciation award
to Wacoal Malaysia’s key dealers by Mr Sugiyama.

Before leaving, I managed to have a group picture with the bloggers and Kay.
See you girls again in the future events!

My First Modelling Job Contract

2011-12-11T23:02:00.000+08:00

Location of the photoshoot:

Kitschen @ SouthGate KL

Kuala Lumpur's Commercial Hotspot ∙ WORK∙ FOOD ∙ LIFESTYLE ∙

No. 2, Jalan Dua, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

You must be wondering if I'm the model of Kitschen apparel store :)

Let's see more pictures of the model of the day!

Yours truly.

This is me, just arrived at Kitschen store, without any make-ups or nice outfits yet. So yeah I was kinda pale and plain-looking, but no worries, Kitschen is going to transform me very soon!

Let's start off with the HAIR!

She is a make-up professional from Marry.Merry (a bridal store, for your information), and apart from doing make-ups, she is good at styling hair! Look at my wavy hair, compared to the original straight one!

Next, let's choose suitable clothes and accessories from Kitschen for the photoshoot! :D

Tadaa! Here's the first set of outfit --- Theme: Sporty and Trendy!

All the clothes are from Kitschen, accessories from Nichii, and shoes is yours truly's own.

Thanks Seventeen crew for joining the photo-shooting session, and the Kitschen crew there are very helpful. Once my hair gets a little messy, the staff there quickly rushes to me and fixes it for me. And this is my very first time of being treated as if I'm a professional model! Nice experience :)

I love my outfit! --- Without the jacket.

The second outfit: It's Party Time :D

For this layered-cake dress, it is available in various colours--- Yellow, blue, brown, black and most interesting out of all, PINK, my favourite colour! Sadly, green is the only colour available in the size of XS, which can fit me perfectly well. I have no choice but to match with a piece of brown cardigan.

Glamorous look, eh? :)

During the photo-shooting, the crew are kind enough to provide us a Subway sandwich for lunch.

Now I realise being a model and doing the modelling poses can consume tonnes of energy!

I LOVE THIS PAIR OF LEATHER PLATFORMS!

My third set of outfit: Fun Time!

I personally feel that this combination is very chio, and suitable for shopping time with the girls!

Love the high waist jeans skirt and the booties.

The fourth set of outfit: Casual Wear.

The hairdresser and fashion consultant both emphasizes on my hair for this round.

My straight hair is curled and volumized to the max here!

FiSh; Venice; Kimberley

Venice is only 16 while Kimberley ages 17 this year;

I feel so old in this picture!

Here are the crews, Kitschen staff and Seventeen magazine representatives, busy analyzing the pictures taken as the photographer transferred all the photographs taken using his Nikon DSLR directly to his MacBook.

Not to forget, thank you, Kitschen for the RM 500 worth cash vouchers!

It's a great experience of meeting the professionals who are able to bring a whole new look for me through this makeover! The girls and I will be featured in Seventeen Magazine of coming January 2012 issue! So... if you happen to be a reader of Seventeen, do grab a copy and notice me inside the mag!

If you have any modelling job,

please do not hesitate to contact me at ohfishie@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Sushi Zanmai @ The Gardens

2011-12-08T11:04:00.001+08:00

Sushi Zanmai becomes my choice of the day when it comes to choosing Japanese meal.

Why so? Tasty and affordable! :D

Location of the dae:

Sushi Zanmai

T-217, Third Floor, The Gardens,

Mid Valley City,

Lingkaran Syed Putra,

59200 Kuala Lumpur.

As usual we have to queue up and wait for seats no matter how early or late we go there,

when people tend to hate sitting around the conveyor belt.

It’s still about “waiting” there -.-

Let’s see what’s for the menu of the day.

#1 Ten-Don @ RM 8.80

Assorted tempura on rice

This portion is just right for girls, very satisfying too!

#2 Unatama Don @ RM 16.80

Roasted eel simmered with egg on rice

Not recommended.

If you're a fan of eels, do opt for the one without egg.

#3 Chicken Katsu Ramen @ RM 10.80

Ramen noodle with chicken cutlet

#4 Salmon Don @ RM 10.80
Raw salmon on sushi rice

#5 Smoked Salmon Salad @ RM 12.80
This is my favourite among all! Highly recommended because the salad alone can satisfy me gastronomically and mentally. And the taste of smoked salmon is just nice, neither too salty nor bland.

#6 Salad Dressing: "Sushi Zanmai Dressing"
It tastes sweet-sour, very appetizing.

After the main dishes…
It’s time to have some Sushi plates :D

#7 Jo Unagi (Premium Roasted Eel) @ RM 6.80

#8 Spicy Salmon Maki @ RM 4.80

#9 Inari Kanimayo Maki @ RM 4.80

Crabmeat roasted with mayonnaise

I'm falling in love with the sweetened tofu skin; Whatever you stuff into the skin, I'd eat it!

#10 Tamago Sushi @ RM 2.80

The basic sushi with egg still tastes great :)

I LOVE ZANMAI!♥

How about you?

Magical Tale Of Aladdin

2011-12-05T20:13:00.000+08:00

The magical tale of Aladdin finally comes alive at Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia!

I'm pretty sure that Aladdin has become one of your childhood stories, and now it turns into a musical show, live at Sunway Lagoon! Along with the aerial acrobatics, the crew has made this into a success!

The show brings to life the familiar tale of a young street rat named Aladdin,

who befriends a magical genie, defeats an evil vizier and wins the heart of a beautiful princess.

I love this duet singing part between Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

The flying carpet is now on stage, along with the moving backdrops!

So they're in love at Malaysia, under the night scenery around KLCC. LOL

The 3D effect and the falling snow appear during the peak of the show!

The Evil Jafar, who tries to separate both Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

Genie of The Lamp

In this musical, he's a little different with his great sense of humours.
Apart from doing hip hop dance moves, he sang and rapped pretty well.
A great entertainer indeed!

No, I'm not focusing on Aladdin, but the dancers around him.
They're simply sexy, right?

From this picture, you can see how hawt they are!

This dancer is one of my favourite too--- Pretty :D

One of the stunts done by the performer.
But the bad part of the story is that, I sit at the very front seat and can feel the direct heat there.

The Slave of The Ring

She's pretty and sexy. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I fell in love with her outfit!

Look, the children are overjoyed and excited during the musical!

*ahem* I can't reveal too much of the story here, else you either #1 wouldn't be interested in watching the show yourself or #2 would take my story as a summary version of the musical and your entertainment of the day too. Anyway, if you ever want your kids or young ones to enjoy like them, don't hesitate to bring them to this musical!

Aladdin The Musical will be playing at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from Nov 25 until Jan 2. Shows are Sun-Fri, 8pm (no shows on Tuesday); and Sat, 7.15pm and 9.15pm. There will be extra shows on Dec 25 and Jan 1 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm.

For more information, please click HERE.

ENJOY ARTS, ENJOY MUSICAL!

I'd certainly love to watch more live shows in future :)

Thong Shui House

2011-12-01T22:40:00.000+08:00

Welcome to the House of Thong Shui!

:D "Thong Shui" means dessert in Chinese, by the way :)

The menu provides you a huge variety of desserts and local cuisines to choose from.

There are 3 outlets of Thong Shui House opened in Malacca.

Yeah it's only available in Malacca :)

Peanut with sweet potatoes dessert :)

Not very sweet; Just suit my taste perfectly.

At first I thought it would be like those peanut paste soup ( 花生糊 ) in KL,

but this shop doesn't grind the nuts before cooking them.

Compare the above one with this from KL.

There's a really huge difference right?

White fungus dessert :)

Can be served both hot and cold.

Another type of Chinese dessert--- idunnowhatisitcalled. LOL

Fancy of some ice cream? :D

Banana Split @ RM 5.90.

It's perfect for the hot, dry days!

May the desserts enlighten your days!