Crackling Roast Pork in iSetan KLCC Supermarket

This might not be the best roast in the city but it is good enough for me to write about it. So far there are only a few who blogged about this. Maybe it is not popular enough or it is weird to buy crackling roast pork in supermarket.

The story goes like this. My friends told me about this roast pork some time ago until they brought me to buy it at the supermarket in iSetan KLCC. You heard me right! It is available inside the new supermarket of iSetan KLCC Non Halal section. It is sold by gram so a rack of roast pork should be less than RM 15.00 per rack.

I bought a pack of roast pork for RM 13.28 for RM 6.99 per 100 gram. It is not the cheapest but it is not the most expensive as well. The popular ones are selling as much as RM 15.00 per 100 gram which is almost double of what iSetan KLCC supermarket is selling.

When the butcher slices that piece of roast pork, you can hear the crackling sound of the crispy skin.

So how is the verdict? The meat is tender and the skin is crispy. It is unbelievable to purchase such good quality of Chinese roast pork in a supermarket of Japanese chain. Remember what I’ve mentioned, it is at the Non-Halal section of iSetan KLCC. You won’t be disappointed.

iSetan KLCC Supermarket:

Non Halal Section

iSetan KLCC

Lower Ground KLCC

Iggy’s Singapore, 2012 Asia’s Best Restaurant

Where is the best restaurant in Asia? Most of us will consider Hong Kong or Japan but in reality it is in Singapore. When there is no Michelin Guide in this part of the region, the other reliable guide is The Miele Guide and S Pellegrino The World’s 50 Best Restaurants guide. If you put these two guides together, you can easily spot a clear winner, Iggy’s from Singapore.

Voted as the Best Asia restaurant on The Miele Guide 2011/2012 Top 20 Best Restaurant and also ranked number 26 in S Pellegrino The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2012, Iggy’s from Singapore is the top restaurant in Southeast Asia and in Asia.

Located at The Hilton Hotel Orchard Road, Singapore you might wonder how much a meal cost for a restaurant with such a great reputation. For S$ 85++, you can have a selection of four course lunch at Iggy’s. Dinner starts at S$ 195++, lunch is a better option.

The restaurant is a beauty. At door, you will be ushered to a small elegant intimate room. There are only a limited number of tables with many waiters and waitresses around waiting to serve you. You will find great services and PR at Iggy’s and dishes recommendations to suit your taste.

Before the feast starts, you will be served with three types of breads accompany with butter and olive oil.

Gillardeau oyster with gazpacho, cavioroli, fine herbs

This is a gorgeous looking dish with a colourful presentation with edible flowers and herbs. The Gillardeau oysters are famous oysters produced by Gillardeau family in Western France. This is very refreshing.

or

Foie Gras with white asparagu and  tanba bean

Foie Gras never tasted better than this. This is a perfect combination with white asparagus and tanba bean. The only question for this is can I have another plate?

We prefer the Foie Gras even though the Gillardeau oyster dish has its own identity and creativity.

Ravioli with cheese, Hotaru ika and bamboo shoot

There is a slight twist in this pot of ravioli. This is cooked with cheese and delicious hotaru ika (squid). Not your ordinary pasta but the hotaru ika definitely added flavours to this pot of goodness.]

or

Cappellini with sakura ebi, konbu and shellfish oil

This is a beautifully cooked cappellini with a generous amount of sakura ebi, konbu and shellfish oil. Sakura ebi are the dried shrimps and it added texture to the paste.

We prefer the cappellini with sakura ebi, konbu and shellfish oil. This is simple and delicate.

Pork Belly with gobo, yam and mikan

This is an interesting combination to say the least. Pork belly is cooked to perfect timing as the pork is soft and tender. Mikan brings a new attitude in flavour to this dish while the yam and gobo added the texture.

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70 degree Celsius Wagyu Cheek with Pinot Noir and mustard

The beef is cooked to softness and the flavour of Pinot Noir and mustard didn’t massacre the original taste of the beef.

We prefer 70 defree Celsius Wagyu Cheek with Pinot Noir and mustard.

Dessert

Tomato with strawberry and rosemary

This is power punch of strong flavours that took us by surprised. The tomato is filled with strawberry and taken with the vanilla ice cream.

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Kaya & Teh Tarik with Brioche French toast and coconut pandan

This is the perfect ending of the lunch we dreamt of with this elegant dessert of Kaya & Teh Tarik with Brioche French toast and coconut pandan. There is a few variations of teh tarik in the form of foam, ice cream and the crepe while the home made coconut pandan added flavours to the Brioche French toast. This is a clever winner as I hope they have a spare for this.

We prefer the Kaya & Teh Tarik with Brioche French toast and coconut pandan. A very ordinary dish made stylish but never lacking its flavour.

Lunch meals are exclusive of drinks. Wines are recommended to pair some of the dishes and they have the right people to recommend the right wines for you.

We had a caught up with their head chef Akmal Anuar in the kitchen. He is the genius behind the scenes with a dedicated group of chefs under his helm.

As the Asia’s Best Restaurant of 2012, we find comfort in their food and their services. Even though we have preference on our choices, the quality and the taste of the food at Iggy’s in general marks higher than most dining scenes in the region.

For more info on other exhibitions and attractions in Singapore, visit YourSingaporeLive. It is a cool portal where you can plan your trip in Singapore with heaps of information.

Opening hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm – 1.30pm (lunch);

Mon-Sat 7pm – 9.30pm (dinner).

Closed on Sundays and selected public holidays.

Iggy’s Address and Contact:

Iggy’s, Level 3, Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883.

Tel: +65 6732 2234

Website: http://iggys.com.sg/

Hokkaido Milk in Terminal 21 Sukhumvit Bangkok (นมสด Hokkaido อร่อยเข้มข้นที่สุด)

Bangkok has never stop amazes me. Even though I’ve visited Bangkok numerous times, the city never seems lack of imagination and innovation. After a few years of absence in this bustling city of Bangkok, my recent trip to Bangkok brought me to new places. One of them is Terminal 21.

A shopping mall with a concept like an airport terminal with floors designed according to their city them. A few places to name such as Paris, Tokyo, London and San Francisco. Each and every single floor even the bathroom is built and design with their assigned city name.

At the lower ground floor, I found a few food stalls in front of the supermarket. There is a food court in level 5 by the way. One of the stalls that caught my attention is the Hokkaido Milk.

Since Rachel is pregnant, we always make sure she drinks enough milk in the morning. Of course there is milk during breakfast in the hotel but we will buy more to keep in the hotel room.

The Hokkaido Milk is not cheap to say the least. It is 45 Baht each (RM 4.50) and we bought the original milk and the Belgian chocolate flavour.

The milk might taste slightly different than the ordinary but the Belgian chocolate flavour is over the moon. It is one of the best chocolate flavoured milk so far in some time. I don’t mind getting that again if I’m Bangkok in the near future. On top of the usual flavours, they also offer Yogurt drink and Ceylon Tea flavour.

From what I read and my research, the reason they called Hokkaido Milk is because the milk is important from Hokkaido Japan. I hope someone can clarify this as most articles I found are translated to English from Thai.

Hokkaido Milk Terminal 21  (นมสด Hokkaido อร่อยเข้มข้นที่สุด):

Lower Ground,

Terminal 21,

Sukhumvit Bangkok Thailand.

http://www.hokkaidomilk.com/

Samsung NX 1000 Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Bundle Promo

You might have seen hundreds of beautifully taken pictures on this site with Samsung cameras. I have been using a few Samsung cameras. From Samsung NX-11 to Samsung NX-20, I am also using the new Samsung Galaxy Camera. I tried the new Samsung 3D camera and it’s awesome! Now, stand a chance to grab your own with this special bundle promo.

Get Samsung NX-1000 with 20-50 mm Lens Kit and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 WIFI 16GB at a special bundle promo of RM 2,198.00. You save RM 400 from this bundle promo.

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1 Baht Dining at Taste, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok

I know it’s hard to believe but it’s real. We went there and we paid 1 baht! And of course with terms and conditions apply. Staying in Westin Grande Sukhumvit is a blessing but having our buffet lunch for that price is like the icing on the cake.

Throughout May 2013, treat yourself with their irresistible ‘1 Baht dining’ offer exclusively for Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) members.

If you are not an SPG® member yet, simply enrol FREE to benefit from this fabulous promotion. As a member you will also enjoy a world of other Westin lifestyle benefits including dining and accommodation offers at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok and at Starwood hotels around the world. I am a proud SPG®member but I seldom utilized my privileges so I took my opportunity at the Taste (located on 7^th floor of Westin Grande Sukhunvit Bangkok).

King crabs and fresh oysters at Taste.
Diners can enjoy an extraordinary offer for lunch or dinner buffets, including the Sunday Lunch Buffet. The 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th diner pays the full price but the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th diner at the table pays only 1 Baht for the delicious meal (for adults only).

The special family dining experience also includes a children’s ‘pay your height’ promotion. Youngsters aged between 3-12 years old simply measure themselves in front of our height chart, and, for example, if they are 90 cm tall, they will pay only 90 baht for a delectable and healthy meal.

•             Daily Lunch Buffet (Monday to Saturday)                              Baht 1,140 net/adult

•             Seafood & Grill Dinner Buffet (Friday and Saturday)         Baht 1,990 net/adult

•             Sunday Lunch Buffet                                                                      Baht 1,790 net/adult

The offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, discounts or vouchers and advance reservations are required.

Wood fire oven for pizzas, the best ever.

Desserts at Taste. Chocolates overload? There is a chocolate fondue included too!

Live music for Sunday lunch at Taste. Can we ask for more?

For more information, please call 02 207 8000 (from Thailand line) or email fb.bangkok@westin.com

For more information visit on westin.com/bangkok or westingrandesukhumvit.com and find them on facebook.com/westinbangkok.

7 Reasons Jabra REVO Headphone Rocks!

Headphone and earphones are important to us for many reasons. Traveling is one of them and also part of our daily routine. While many enjoyed their headphones and earphones, we utilized the headphone on differently.

Read also: Five Reasons why you should buy Jabra VOX Earphones

So here are my 7 reasons why my Jabra REVO Headphone rocks!

1.            High definition Dolby® Digital Plus via exclusive Jabra Sound App. The FREE Jabra Sound App is a must installed apps for Jabra devices. You need to key in your product key to activate the apps and it is hassle free. The Jabra Sound App is easy to use.

2.            Speaker frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz. Whether you like your music soft or you need to amplify it to the max, Jabra REVO works excellently both ways.

3.            Life proof – tough, shatterproof and constructed for ultimate portability. When you invest in a good product, you need quality. There are many similar products in the market but there aren’t many with good life proof. I will never waste my money on cheap quality expensive products. Check out the durability of Jabra REVO:

Extreme tested: Cable (to 15 kg), Bend (10000 times), Fold (3500 times), Drop (from 2m)

Premium materials: synthetic titanium headband (lightweight and flexible), steel hinges and aluminium frame

4.            Memory foam ear cups and padded headband. Comfort is always important for headphone. Hence, it is vital to have soft ear cups and padded headband. It is pointless to buy something uncomfortable and also the cupping must be big enough to cover the ears.

5.            Foldable design. If you put in on your neck, it is stylish or you can fold it to put in your bag. The fordable design makes it easier portability.

6.            40mm dynamic speakers. What makes a good headphone is the speaker. Some headphones have huge cups but small speakers. However, Jabra REVO has an impressive 40mm dynamic speakers. Sometimes Size really matters!

7.            Fits perfectly for prenatal music. The most important factor for our investment on this headphone is it fits perfectly for prenatal music. I know this might not designed for pregnant moms but it fits perfectly on Rachel’s tummy and how important is that for our baby.

Jabra Revo corded headphone (RRP RM 699) and Jabra Vox in-ear headphones (RRP RM 379) in Jabra’s latest range of high-performance headphones for the music lovers and audiophiles. For those are keen in wireless headphone, Jabra Revo Wireless (RM1099) is also the world’s first wireless Bluetooth headphones to feature Dolby® Digital Plus technology. Whether on the train commute or working on a new music recording in the studio, whichever the music genre streaming from smartphones, tablets or audio-players, users can be assured of listening to music as it is meant to be heard: rich and immersive with full-spectrum sound.

About Jabra

Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2010 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 1,973 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra’s consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses throughs increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.

Supatra River House Review

If you are into fancy Thai restaurant in Bangkok with a view, you should know about Supatra River House restaurant by the Chao Phraya river. I visited the restaurant in few times in Bangkok and it didn’t really disappoint me in general. Consistency is the right word to describe this restaurant and of course the beautiful scenic view in the evening.

Before I start on the food I had in Supatra River House, let me share the history of this unique restaurant picked from their website:

Supatra River House was the former home of Khun Ying Supatra Singholaga, who was a successful business lady and a leading advocate of women’s rights in Thai society. She also was the founder of the Chao Phraya River ferry company.

The home fo Khun Ying Supatra was converted into this magnificent restaurant in 1998, after many years of closure following her passing.

The restaurant has three main dining areas: the Terrace, an open air section overlooking the river. Baan Thai, a two storey house with private dining room and balcony, and Baan Khun Ying, an air conditioned section with a scenic river view.

Every Saturday might the restaurant showcases Thai classical dance by Patravadi Theater, which belongs to Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, a visionary and an award winning actress, stage director and play writer, also a younger daughter of Khun Ying Supattra.

Deep fried marinated chicken in Pandan Leaf

Fried Salmon, Shrimp, Pork, Beef, Chicken on the sticks with curry peanut-sauce cucumber

Spicy pomelo salad with chicken and coconut flakes

Spicy river prawn soup with lemongrass (Tom Yum Kung!)

Stir fried scallops with dry chilli and garlic

Grilled king river prawn with tamarind sauce

Deep fried red snapper with sweet and sour sauce

Chicken in green curry

Steamed mixed vegetables with gravy sauce

Soy bean paste with shrimp served with rice cracker and vegetables

Fried rice with crab

Sticky rice with mango

Simple Thai fishes but presented in a classy manner. With a backdrop of the beautiful view of the Chao Phraya river, Supatra River House is an ideal place for a great dining experience. Fast and prompt services and consistency in their food quality, this is a recommended place for authentic Thai food in Bangkok in a classy manner. This is a great place for special occasions!

Supatra River House Address and Contact:

266 Soi Wat Rakhang,

Arunamarin Road, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi,

Bangkok 10700 Thailand

Phone: 662-411-0305

Fax : 662-847-9017

Email: info2@supatrariverhouse.net

http://www.supatrariverhouse.net

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Sunday

Lunch : 11:30 am to 02:30 pm

Dinner : 05:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Dragon Valley of Bama China

It is one of the best places to live in China. Yes, you didn’t read it wrong. It is one of the best places in China. It is non-polluted like other major cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai and this is place is as pure as it could be. This place is Bama, some referred it as Alabalama of China.

It is located in the region of Guangxi and it boast as the longevity town of China. It has more than half of dozen of centurions stayed in Bama and hundreds of elderly people aged 80s and above. Many Chinese will spent a few months in Bama as many claimed you can prolong your life there. Rental houses are everywhere in Bama.

There are a few attractions in Bama and one of them is the Dragon Valley. The Dragon Valley is named as such because of this unique formation of the river forming to the word dragon in Chinese character.

This is near the Crystal Cave of Bama, one of the most beautiful caves in the world. We spent around 15 minutes enjoying the scenery. If you noticed, the scenery is similar to Guilin who coincidently located in the same province of Guangxi China. Bama is reachable by road from Nanning in a three hours ride.

Wicked desserts at Cocolat Adelaide Airport

Early this year, I visited a few places in South Australia with a media trip to South Australia. I visited some of the interesting places in South Australia.

Read: Top 5 Must Try Food in Port Lincoln 

For Malaysians who are keen to travel to South Australia, you can flight direct from Kuala Lumpur or via Singapore. Either way, you need to fly to Adelaide and from Adelaide, you will have choices to fly to other cities in South Australia.

If you are in Adelaide International Airport and waiting for your flight, you have a great place to chill out. It is called the Cocolat, it is a café inside the airport. You have checked in and you will see the café near the entrance.

It is famous for its desserts but we went there for their coffee. We ordered a latte and flat white. As expected, their coffee is reasonably good.

Gelato, spoiled by choices.

Since it is known for its wicked desserts, their gelato is legendary. Well, it is no harm having some desserts while waiting on your flight. Of course on top of the coffee and gelato, there are also other drinks and desserts available so will you Cocolat?

Cocolat Adelaide Airport Address and Contact:

Level 1,

Phone (08) 8234 3661

Email: airport@cocolat.com.au

Opening Times:

Open:  5am – 10pm Daily

Dim Sum at Hong Kee Restaurant Bandar Puteri Puchong

This is a series of three dim sum restaurants we tried in Bandar Puteri Puchong with Hong Kee as the third restaurant we visited. Scroll to bottom to read all three dim sum restaurants we reviewed.

Since all of them located at the same road of Jalan Puteri 2/3, Hong Kee is air conditioned and it is also a culinary school.

Like the other dim sum outlets, there is nothing to shout about again. We were there late and we were the last few customers. With the restaurant almost empty, the service was a big let down.

The dim sum is above average and one of the highlights on our table is the “loh mai kai”. It is better than the average ones but other than that, I didn’t find anything fancy enough or any distinctive dim sum that makes Hong Kee superior than the rest. Dim sum price starts from RM 3.20.

Read also:

Dim Sum at Hong Kee Restaurant Bandar Puteri Puchong

Dim Sum at Taiji Eatery Bandar Puteri Puchong

Dim Sum at Luk Yu 陆羽楼点心 Bandar Puteri Puchong

Hong Kee Restaurant Address and Contact:

No 31 Jalan Puteri 2/5, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong

Tel: 03-8061 9522

Opening Hours: 7am to 3pm

http://www.hongkeerestaurants.com/