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In Ipoh – Kedai Makanan Loke Wooi Kee 乐会居茶室

Chong — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:12 +0000

Within walking distance from Funny Mountain Tau Fu Fah and Hotel French, the only reason I drop by this coffee shop whenever I’m in Ipoh is because of its ban jian kuih (麵煎粿). Loaded with crushed peanuts and sugar, this kiuh is pretty decent compared to what I usually have in Klang Valley. Unlike the [...]

In Ipoh – Tong Sui Kai (糖水街)

Chong — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:01:06 +0000

Aptly named as Tong Sui Kai (糖水街) due to its popularity of desserts, this row of hawker stalls is also pretty well known amongst the locals and tourists for its hawker food too. It is just a short drive from Hotel French and it occupies the entire road of Jalan Sultan Ekram leading to the [...]

In Ipoh – Hotel French

Chong — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:01:51 +0000

Whilst having a day trip to Ipoh is a good idea, staying in Ipoh for a night (or two) is even a better idea especially for those (like me!) who are there for food binging session. With that in mind, I stayed in Ipoh for a couple times with limited budget allocated for hotel stay. [...]

In Ipoh – Yong Suan Coffee Shop

Chong — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:01:47 +0000

Whilst my trips to Ipoh are as much as to Penang, my write ups about it have been rather abysmal. Not that there is nothing to write or nothing to see or eat but somehow, I spent very little time in Ipoh compared to Penang… until recently when I stayed there at least one night. [...]

The Red Beanbag, Publika

Chong — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:01:44 +0000

Since the inception of Publika and/or Solaris Dutamas, the food choices are aplenty and they could possibly cater every single picky taste bud out there. From eastern to western, pork-serving restaurants like Fatboy’s Burger Bar and S.wine, and even street / hawker style foods, one would be spoilt for choice when selecting based on their [...]

In Koh Samui – Movenpick Ice Cream

Chong — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:01:42 +0000

We spotted this little ice cream parlour when we were visiting Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai). What caught our attention was the location of this shop since most (if not all) of the shops were mainly selling souvenirs. I’m not sure which was the actual name but let’s go with Movenpick, shall we? The [...]

My Favourite Pork Noodles Stalls

Chong — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:01:54 +0000

Inspired by a blog post I read from somewhere, I have decided to list out my favourite haunts for sharing purpose. This blog post by no means have I tried each and every hawker stalls in Malaysia. Instead, these places are the ones I usually frequent to on weekly basis (some of them) and they [...]

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chong — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:01:53 +0000

Here’s to a splendid year filled with great health and finite wealth! But most importantly, eat well and stay safe! May the cookie binging session begins!

Yummy Duck Roast House, Kuchai Lama

Chong — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:01:16 +0000

It has been known that Kuchai Lama can be notorious for two things; abundance of food outlets and massive traffic. Most of the time, it is the hardship of finding a parking lot during peak hours that gets the better out of me despite wanting to eat something around that area. But sometimes, the rule [...]

In Koh Samui – Mantra Samui Boutique Resort & Spa

Chong — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:01:58 +0000

In December 2012, I was in Koh Samui for 4D3N for my ‘annual holiday’. Due to my previous mistake I made for my Krabi trip, this time around, the holiday was planned in the mid of the year to avoid any unnecessary extra exorbitant cost. Research was done fast and furious in advance and all [...]

S.Wine Café, Publika

Chong — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:01:49 +0000

Of late, my breakfast during (working) weekdays has been rather uninspiring. Sausage buns, peanut butter jam sandwich and occasional noodles and nasi lemak are mainly the ones that ‘fuel’ me throughout my working morning. It came to a point whereby I’d cringe whenever I think about what to have for breakfast on the next day. [...]

Crumbs + LuxBite Macarons

Chong — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:01:43 +0000

These macarons are by far the most expensive I’ve ever purchased. For price of RM30, these specially-crafted set of four macarons are too gorgeous to be eaten. But then again, there’s no point of keeping since I’ve already paid for them. If you need to know, they are available at Crumbs + LuxBite booth outside [...]

In Ipoh – Fifteen Tower Tauge Chicken

Chong — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:01:06 +0000

If you mention any popular spots for ‘nga choi kai’ (bean sprout chicken) to the locals, they will probably cringe at each name you are going to utter. And they will probably show you the ‘talk to the hand’ sign in order for you to stop talking. Or maybe they will ignore you for the [...]

In Ipoh – Funny Mountain Soya Bean & Tau Fu Fah

Chong — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:01:21 +0000

This is probably one of the most famous tau fu fah (soybean pudding) stalls in Malaysia. Probably it’s due to its quirky, unique name or perhaps it’s due to its undisputed silky smooth texture, I don’t know. But what I do know is that they have been so successful that they no longer occupied the [...]

Kedai Makanan Seremban Seafood Village, Seremban

Chong — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:01:02 +0000

Our initial plan was to make short trip to Seremban to visit the then-newly opened Gong Cha. But somehow, suggestions flew all over and we decided to have dinner in Seremban as well before heading back to Kuala Lumpur… on the same day. When it comes to food in Seremban, it is famous for a [...]

Uncle Chow Kopitiam, Cameron Highlands

Chong — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:01:29 +0000

Although steamboat is well-known in Cameron Highlands, there are other foods which are widely available as well. There is a fast food outlet in each town (Brinchang and Tanah Rata), local mamak shops here and there, cafes and restaurants. But, if you are craving for some local favourites / delights, Uncle Chow Kopitiam is perhaps [...]

20% Off Häagen-Dazs Fondue

Chong — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:30:07 +0000

Note : The promotion has ended. :) The promotion was supposed to end last week. But I guess the response was ‘overwhelming’ that Haagen-Dazs Malaysia decided to extend it again for another week. As usual, click on the picture above (or here) to download and print the voucher/coupon and present it to them while ordering [...]

In Malacca – 4 Hours Food Trip

Chong — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:01:11 +0000

It was yet another impromptu trip to Malacca. But unlike my previous one which was aeons ago, this trip lasted just over four hours only in the historical state. Our sole purpose of this trip was to do some food hunting. The journey was smooth and to my surprise, the traffic after Ayer Keroh toll [...]

The Daily Grind, Bangsar Village 1

Chong — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:01:24 +0000

When times in need, there are few places I would go to for some good burgers and one of them is The Daily Grind in Bangsar Village 1. Touted as a place that serves gourmet burgers, they are pretty good at what they are doing. I have been visiting them since 2008 and up till [...]

High Tea By Delicious At Dua Residency, Jalan Tun Razak

Chong — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:01:26 +0000

Prior to this, ‘high tea’ were just words to me as I had mentioned them multiple times but yet, failed to go ahead with the plan. It was always due the price and also timing issue. So, this is yet another case of ‘introductory experience via voucher’. Despite its variety of goodies (scones, pastries, sandwiches [...]

Gong Cha At Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2

Chong — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:01:52 +0000

Things have changed quite a fair bit since I last wrote about them (posts – here and here). Since then, their menu have expanded so are the number of outlets. As of writing, there are 8 outlets in Klang Valley now. But that’s not the end of it. Gong Cha Malaysia have decided to expand [...]

In Ipoh – Foh San (富山) Dim Sum

Chong — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:01:36 +0000

By now, this dim sum mammoth needs no introduction at all. Its name is pretty much synonymous and/or tied to Ipoh dim sum. While the some locals detest them, most tourists from other states will flock to this place for breakfast. And while there are other dim sum joints in the city, Foh San dominates [...]

Graft Concepts Leverage for Apple iPhone 4/4S

Chong — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:01:42 +0000

Ever since I bought an iPhone 4S last year, I’ve been searching high and low for quality bumper that suits my preference. Some that I found were either too bulky or too thin while some were too cumbersome during installation / dismantling process. But all of that was history when I found this one – [...]

Humble Beginnings, Bangsar Baru

Chong — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:01:26 +0000

Gone were the days when Malacca was perhaps the only place to have mille crepe. Now, there are couple of cafes that offer the almost similar legendary dessert in Klang Valley. And this is one of them which was opened not long ago. It is said that this particular one is by the person (and/or [...]

Some Accessories For My Fujifilm Finepix X100

Chong — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:01:20 +0000

Since I do not have to splurge more money on extra lenses for the camera, the money I saved pretty much ended up at pimping (customisation) department. There are plenty of accessories out there which opens the door wide to endless customisation. From grips to soft release shutter buttons, casing to straps, it is up [...]

Buy 1 Free 1 McDonald’s Chicken Foldover Promotion Is Back!

Chong — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:01:20 +0000

Update : The promotion has ended! :) Yes, you read it right. The generous folks at McDonald’s Malaysia have decided to bring back this promotion. As usual, click on the photo above or here to download the voucher. Alternatively, you can download and flash this coupon on your mobile phone. This offer valid in Malaysia [...]

In Ipoh – Hong Kee Mah Chee 芳记麻芝

Chong — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:01:14 +0000

This unassuming stall is, perhaps, my favourite place for a good bowl of peanut soup/paste/cream (a.k.a. fa sang wu in Cantonese). And this comes from a person who does not fancy such dessert at all. What sets them apart from others (for me at least) is its adequately creamy yet fragrant concoction with slight saltiness [...]

Fujifilm Finepix X100

Chong — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:01:22 +0000

Just a couple months back, I decided to sell off my entire camera arsenal due to some personal reasons. The process was a lengthy one but it was all done by May 2012. After the mass exodus, I was determined to put my photography hobby on hold since I seldom shoot nowadays and there are [...]

Buy 1 Free 1 McDonald’s Chicken Foldover

Chong — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:01:38 +0000

Update 1 : The promotion has ended. Those who have downloaded, I hope you enjoyed your meal! Update 2 : McDonald’s Malaysia “Buy 1 Free 1″ Chicken Foldover promotion is back! Click here for more info! Previously, I wrote about McDonald’s Malaysia re-introduction of their popular Chicken Foldover which I got to know of through [...]

In Ipoh – Thean Chun (天津茶室)

Chong — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:01:15 +0000

Ask any Ipoh folks about breakfast suggestions and you might get various answers. Some would suggest the infamous dim sum joints while some would direct you to other locations of their favourite coffee shops. And you might possibly get this recommendation; Thean Chun which is said to be one of the places to go to [...]

Aki Pancake, Super Tanker Food Court Penang

Chong — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:01:57 +0000

This particular stall has been in my must-visit list for as long as I could remember, all thanks to the power of internet (blogs). And for a pancake lover like me, one could not resist the temptation to try out different varieties / combinations of fillings in a single pancake as most of the pancake [...]

Worthy BookTM F&B Special Edition 2012-2013

Chong — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:01:30 +0000

With more than 20 sites selling vouchers and all, looking for discounts is a norm these days. Whether they are food, goods, services or even traveling packages, one gets to enjoy something at a fraction of the original markup price. However, one needs to be extra patient (and with a lil bit of luck) in [...]

Ah Leng Char Kuey Teow, Air Itam

Chong — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:01:15 +0000

There are undoubtedly more than a handful of good char kuey teow stalls in Penang. And there is no denying that each individual has his/her own favourite stall. I personally have tried a few famous ones and although it is unfair judgement to make, I myself have a favourite stall and that is none other [...]

Sumi-ka Yakitori Restaurant, SS15 Subang Jaya

Chong — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:24 +0000

Yakitori is commonly known as Japanese skewered food. But back then, it was known as Japanese-type grilled chicken. I guess times have changed over the years (or decades) whereby people got really creative and started to experiment all sorts of food they can get hold of, which pretty much explained for the vast variety of skewered [...]

Fatboy’s The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

Chong — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:01:54 +0000

My fondness for a good ’gourmet-ish’ burger has been a never-ending one. The first time I had a good burger was at The Daily Grind in Bangsar. That was aeons ago. But ever since then, my search for a good burger has been intensified, albeit lazy attempts, and I found my favourite one as far [...]

Putien, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Chong — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:53 +0000

A relatively new to me, my friend and I stumbled upon this Chinese restaurant when we were strolling aimlessly in 1 Utama shopping centre on one fine day. Being told that it was pretty famous in Singapore, it was no brainer that Putien was set to be our lunch venue for that day. It was [...]

McDonald’s Chicken Foldover Iz Back!

Chong — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:01:59 +0000

Update : McDonald’s Malaysia is having “Buy 1 Free 1″ promotion right now. Click here for more info! Source : McDonald’s Malaysia Facebook Page … and for limited time only. Gosh I miss this… and the beef version. I foresee I will be eating this more than anything else for my weekdays lunch. :P

Breakfast At Antipodean Cafe, Menara Tan & Tan Kuala Lumpur

Chong — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:21 +0000

My first visit to Antipodean was late last year. Then, it was already famous and the cafe was packed to the brim with hungry customers so much so that one requires a lot of luck and patience to dine there. For the uninitiated, Antipodean is well known for its hearty food (and breakfast!) and its [...]

New (Temporary) Theme

Chong — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:01:38 +0000

Just changed my theme yesterday. Although I was more inclined to get a paid one but I have yet to find any suitable ones. So, all I did was did a quick search in Google, downloaded it, did a lil tweaking here and there and walla, it’s done! I think. It’s a lilllll more blue [...]

El Meson, Bangsar

Chong — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:05 +0000

‘You’ve got to be kidding me’. Those were the same exact words that ran across my mind when the food was served. At the price they were offering, I knew they would be skimming on the portion size but I did not expect them to go the extreme. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a blog [...]

DS Chua Brother Coffee Shop, Tengkat Tong Shin

Chong — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:01:47 +0000

Located along Tengkat Tong Shin… and a block away from Restoran Kam Fatt, DS Chua Brothers Coffee Shop is my next go-to place for breakfast on weekends. It is a middle-corner lot coffee shop which I frequent to since I was young. In it, there are a handful of wickedly good hawker stalls which serve [...]

The Hungry Hog, SS15 Subang Jaya

Chong — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:01:39 +0000

Despite its unassuming appearance in a bustling area of SS15, Hungry Hog is no stranger to folks who are accustomed to cheap, decent porky western food. It has established itself as the place to go to for some simple western / eastern comfort porky goodness. There are, of course, other places that offer similar cuisine [...]

Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Chong — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:01:44 +0000

This is gonna be a short post of a meal I had recently. Nested in Westin Hotel, Prego is one of the better and well known Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. It is also the place to go to if you have some serious cravings for Italian food. And unlike Pizza Uno, it placed itself [...]

Krusell ColorCover Case for Apple iPhone 4S

Chong — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:01:09 +0000

It’s a simple case I bought for my new Apple iPhone 4S recently. Originated from Sweden, Krusell is one of the popular brands for mobile phones cases. Quality assured, what I like about Krusell ColorCover is its simplicity… and the bold striking colour. What’s more is that its surface has this slight rubberised texture which [...]

Da Tong Ah Niu (大同阿牛) Fishball Noodles, Happy Garden

Chong — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:54 +0000

This post is about fishball noodles. Yes, that’s right. The unassumingly simple yet comforting bowl of noodles with flavourful fish broth and simple ingredients has its fair share of fan base. While some might not like it due its clear / “fishy” taste, others love it due its simple, light characteristic. However, despite its simplicity, [...]

Awesome 2012 Calendar

Chong — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:01:26 +0000

It was a pleasant surprise when I got a relative large mail in my mailbox yesterday. In it, I was even more surprised when it contained this epical cute, limited edition 2012 calendar. And do you know what’s more awesome than this already-epical cute calendar? A personal autograph and sketch by none other than the [...]

In Ipoh – Keng Nam Coffee Shop

Chong — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:01:18 +0000

It has become some sort of ‘ritual’ to have dim sum for breakfast in Ipoh whenever we stopped by before resuming our trip to up north (Penang). After all, we’d usually depart from KL early in the morning, right before the sun rise. And it happened too frequently that we didn’t need to ask each [...]

Nemo Cafe, Plaza Mont Kiara

Chong — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:01:32 +0000

Once the ever famous, likeable movie came out on silver screen years ago, anything that got to do with either a clown fish or the word ’Nemo’ or ’Dory’ will automatically be associated with the movie, Finding Nemo. And to have a restaurant with such well-known name is a smart, quirky move especially when you are [...]

Breakfast At PH Pastry House, Jalan Utara

Chong — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:01:33 +0000

Update : They have shifted to new location. Checkout their Facebook Page for more info! If my memory serves me right, the last time I visited and dined in a bakery outlet was a few years back. It was the now-famous outlet that is located along Jalan Delima, Kuala Lumpur. But back then, there were [...]

Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Penang

Chong — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:01:19 +0000

Truth to be told, doing (tourist) site visits has not been my top priority for all my holidays in Penang. I had not been to any of those historical sites nor touristy places till my last visit. And that’s after numerous trips to the Pearl of the Orient in a year or two. For each [...]

Seafood Noodles By Restoran Yu Ai, Segambut

Chong — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:01:56 +0000

Of late, things got rather busy as I’ve embarked on a new yet treacherous journey to some unknown destination. Challenging it may sound, I guess it’s gonna be an exciting one… I hope. Each day seems to be like a never ending ones as piles of work are waiting to be finished (or solved) and [...]

Lunch At Wong Meng Kee 王美记, Off Jalan Pudu Kuala Lumpur

Chong — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:01:38 +0000

There are times when there are no words can describe how awesome a food is as it happened to me a few times over the years. And it happened again recently as the expression of words seems to fail me when I had a mouthful of this delicious siew yoke that I’m going to talk [...]

In Malacca – Restoran Lois Top Beef & Bakuteh

Chong — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:01:33 +0000

Some say that your Malacca trip / holiday is not complete if you have not had any chicken rice balls. And some say that you must have the famous chendol with thick gula melaka (palm sugar) before leaving the historical state. Well… it may be applicable to tourists and many others but to me, one [...]

Dinner At Santouka Hokkaido Ramen, Pavilion KL

Chong — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:01:27 +0000

I bet you have heard of the new section in Pavilion; Tokyo Street. With its section filled with Japanese goodies, restaurants and what’s not, it is hard to miss this part of the lavish shopping mall. Besides, I bet that the blogosphere is filled with writings about this place and the restaurants in it. And [...]

In Melaka – Huang Chang Chicken Rice Restaurant, Batu Berendam

Chong — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:01:33 +0000

When it comes to associating food to a place or location, chicken rice ball to Malacca (Melaka) is like assam laksa to Penang or siew pao (crispy BBQ pork bun) to Seremban. Somehow or some odd way, they are automatically linked due to their popularity since aeons ago. But of course, there is also Nyonya [...]

Shabu-Shabu At Yuzu, The Gardens Mall

Chong — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:01:32 +0000

Yuzu, as I always portray it, is a Japanese fine dining restaurant in The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City. From the entrance to the dining area to the counter bar, there’s Japanese essence embedded in the decoration in each and every nook of the restaurant that lightens up the dining mood. It is also a [...]

In Cameron Highlands – Strawberry Moment Dessert Cafe

Chong — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:01:03 +0000

There are two things that pretty much sum up about Cameron Highlands; strawberry and tea. Let it be farms, plantations, shops, restaurants or cafes, these two are to be found in every nook and corner in Cameron Highlands. We stumbled upon this cafe when we were on our way to a strawberry farm in Brinchang. [...]

In Cameron Highlands – T Cafe, Tanah Rata

Chong — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:01:01 +0000

Note : T Cafe has changed its name. Now, it is now known as Lord’s Cafe. Update (15 July 2012) : Lord’s Cafe no longer serves main meals. Others such as scones, pancakes, pies and etc. are still available. The breakfast provided by the hotel we stayed in was so appalling that I didn’t bother [...]

Lunch At Italiannies, The Gardens Mall

Chong — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:01:26 +0000

Choices are abundance when it comes to food selection in Mid Valley Megamall (including The Gardens Mall). However, if one takes the cost of each meal into consideration, problem will arise as the choices will be limited to just a few; namely food court, fast food and probably kopitiam. And we all know the reaction [...]

In Cameron Highlands – Restoran Highlands, Brinchang

Chong — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:01:09 +0000

When it comes to deciding on what to have for dinner in Cameron Highlands, the thought of having steamboat will automatically pops up in mind instantaneously. Plates of fresh ingredients waiting to be cooked in boiling hot soup, it’s hard to resist the temptation of having steamboat outdoor in a chilly weather of Cameron Highlands. [...]

Restoran Zhung Kong Dim Sum, Setapak

Chong — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Pork Noodles (RM5.00) Siew Mai (RM3.30) Har Kow (RM3.80) Char Siew Bao (RM1.30 / piece) Prawn Chee Cheong Fun (RM3) Preserved (Century) Egg Mai (RM3.30) Fried Prawn Roll (RM4.30) Coco Sweet Corn Bao (RM1.10) After digging and browsing through my old archive, I noticed that I’ve yet to write about this place; Restoran Zhung Kong [...]

Restoran T.T.K. (陶陶居肉骨名茶), Pandan Jaya

Chong — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:01:28 +0000

More often that not, new eateries were introduced to me through recommendations by my friends and/or colleagues. Whether I asked for new places or they mentioned about it frequently, somehow or some way, I will end up at that particular recommended shop / restaurant eventually. And it was such the case for this restaurant which [...]

Talk

Chong — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:18:49 +0000

I mentioned / shown this photo before in other medium and I guess it’s appropriate to do it over here too. I guess (and strongly do think so) that it is good to leave your mobile devices behind (or put it away) while having breakfast / lunch / dinner with someone whom actually took their [...]

In Singapore – The Hand Burger, 313@Somerset

Chong — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:01:11 +0000

I wrote once about my previous trip to The Hand Burger. And since then, I’ve been visiting ‘em everytime I’m in Singapore. It’s their burgers that I fell for… Their soft fluffy homemade burger buns, addictive special mayo and most importantly, the uber delicious burger patty. What’s there not to like about their burgers? Sure… [...]

Marché Mövenpick, 313@Somerset

Chong — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:01:29 +0000

Swiss Rosti (SGD$5.98) and Coarse Pork Sausage (SGD$7.29) Sauteed Mushrooms (SGD$5.23) Savoury Crepe with Ham and Cheese Filling (SGD$12.99) Ravioli with Minced Pork Filling (SGD$15.79) Banana Pancake (SGD$7.85) with Strawberry Ice Cream (SGD$5.05) Bundaberg Australian Root Beer (SGD$4.58) Foods were devoured and photos shown were taken during mid March 2011. The food, as usual, were [...]

Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee By Kedai Kopi Dan Makanan Hong Lai, Jalan Genting Klang

Chong — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:01:30 +0000

Just a drive away from Restoran Aik Yuen, this is yet another restaurant (or coffeeshop you may call it) that serves good sinful Hokkien Mee. But it’s not just another stall that dishes out the famed noodles. No… this stall is different from the one I mentioned earlier. You see… As you walk pass the [...]

Lunch At Cedele, Wheelock Orchard Road

Chong — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:01:16 +0000

As we were standing along the busy street of Orchard Road, we were thinking on what to eat for our lunch. We wanted something quick since it was our last day and we needed to rush back before heading to the airport. Several suggestions on what to dine were thrown around but none were accepted. [...]

In Singapore – PS Cafe, Palais Shopping Centre

Chong — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:21 +0000

I can still remember my first time visiting PS Cafe. Back then, my good friends raved about how good PS Cafe’s desserts were especially their famed Blackout Chocolate Cake. And that they planned to meet up in Paragon so that I could try the dessert. I liked the extremely sinful chocolate cake but what piqued [...]

Fried Hokkien Mee By Restoran Aik Yuen, Jalan Sarikei

Chong — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:01:47 +0000

Mention Hokkien Mee (also known as Hokkien Char) and you’d probably be dragged into a debate on which stall or frying method offers the best result. Some will pledge their allegiance on their favourite stall while some with wider acceptance would have two or more stalls to choose from. And in a very rare case, [...]

In Ipoh – Restoran Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau

Chong — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:01:50 +0000

Located along Jalan Raja Ekram, Restoran Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau is a stone throwaway from the ever famous Foh San and Ming Court. Just like other famous joints such as Onn Kei or Lou Wong, this particular shop has a strong fan base of its own as well. But here’s the thing. They [...]

Restoran Kam Fatt, Tengkat Tong Shin

Chong — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:01:01 +0000

Most people adores meat. That’s the fact… except for vegetarians. But when it comes to offals, which also commonly known as ‘spare parts’, often than not, people tend to shun them as though they are not edible and don’t deserve to be served on a plate alongside with other normal dishes. Gizzards, livers, heart, lungs [...]

In Singapore – Ippudo SG, Mandarin Gallery

Chong — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:01:18 +0000

I’m more of a noodle person rather than rice person unless we are talking about chicken rice or banana leaf rice. And when it comes to Japanese noodles, I prefer to have udon than ramen/soba. Maybe it’s due to texture of the noodles, I’d always go for the former without a second thought. Having that [...]

Breakfast At Malones, Pavilion Shopping Mall

Chong — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:01:28 +0000

Feeling a lil adventurous, instead of going for the usual breakfast by La Bodega, my friend and I stopped short at Malones to try out their breakfast menu. I’ve been wanting to try ‘em for the past few months as I’ve been seeing their advert board quite frequently in front of their bar. It was [...]

Gong Cha Bubble Tea Malaysia In The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City

Chong — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:01:36 +0000

With its first outlet in Subang Jaya is well under way, Gong Cha Malaysia has opened another outlet in Klang Valley. This outlet is situated inside The Gardens Mall (Mid Valley Megamall) and it is set to serve its loyal customers while introducing their signature drinks to new customers at the same time. Just like [...]

In Singapore – Skinny Pizza, Raffles City Shopping Centre

Chong — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:01:25 +0000

We were supposed to head to Orchard Road for dinner. But with all those sightseeing and phototaking at Marina Sands and Esplanade, time was running out. On top of that, the walking journey towards the MRT station was quite long and we were distracted by this shop. That means more time was wasted and we [...]

Gong Cha Bubble Tea Malaysia

Chong — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:00:20 +0000

UPDATE : Gong Cha Malaysia has opened another outlet in The Gardens Mall. Click here to read more. I was not a big fan of bubble tea… initially. The sight of flavoured powders and pre-mixed cordial juices didn’t attract my attention at all and usually, they can’t replicate the authentic taste of a real bubble [...]

In Singapore – Garrett Popcorn, City Link Mall

Chong — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:01:30 +0000

We were in rush but this shop managed to get our attention when we walked pass it while we were on our way towards Raffles City MRT station. Perhaps, it was the long queue outside the shop got us wondering what’s the fuss. Customers were queuing, overlooking at the counter, waiting for their turn patiently. [...]

In Krabi – Ao Nang

Chong — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:01:47 +0000

Despite there is a town, Ao Nang remains one of the preferred destinations when comes to vacation in Krabi. It used to be a hotspot for backpackers but it has changed over the years as more and more tourists are flocking over this popular stretch of beach making it the preferred choice to go to [...]

In Krabi – Kruathara (After Tsunami) Restaurant

Chong — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Note : Aptly named as After Tsunami in English, it reminded us of the devastation a deadly tsunami caused in the year 2004. Thousands lives were lost and many others are still suffering from the effects of it. Nothing much has changed since then as we could still see the after effects caused by the [...]

In Seremban – Restoran Yi Poh 姨婆老鼠粉

Chong — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:01:23 +0000

When I was given the task to look for food in Seremban, Hakka Noodles and Beef Noodles were the foods that I had in mind. I had them the last time when I was in Seremban and I wasn’t too keen of having them this round. No idea why though. Maybe the thought of hot [...]

In Krabi – The Phi Phi Islands Tour

Chong — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:01:45 +0000

Rock climbing. Mountain biking. Kayaking. Sight seeing. These are a few activities you can do when you are in Krabi, Thailand. In fact, there is something for everyone regardless of age and gender. Despite being on the mainland of Thailand, one of the famous and must-do activities in Krabi is to go for island hopping. [...]

Crumpler The Popular Disgrace Camera Strap

Chong — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:01:55 +0000

There are plenty of camera straps available in the market right now. Unlike the generic one that usually comes with the camera, camera straps by brands such as Matin, OP/Tech, Domke, Tamrac and etc are designed to be more stylish and comfortable without sacrificing its usability. I stumbled upon this camera strap while I was [...]

In Krabi – Hawker Stalls Street Food

Chong — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:01:08 +0000

With tourists flocking along the popular street of Ao Nang day and night, it’s no surprise to see that the street is being peppered with restaurants serving foreign cuisines. Cuisines such as Italian, Swedish, Mexican, Indian and etc. can usually be found every 100 metres (or less) away from one another. However, this post isn’t [...]

In Krabi – Azzurra Italian Restaurant

Chong — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:01:48 +0000

It was our first night when we passed by this restaurant as we were strolling along Ao Nang beach. Then, it was packed with customers that we were determined to make a visit the very next day or so. As they say, if a restaurant is packed with patrons, the food should be good. That’s [...]

In Krabi – Aree Tara Resort

Chong — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:01:37 +0000

Searching for a hotel can be a daunting task. One has to take into consideration of many factors such as the cost (rental), location, availability and facilities while choosing a right hotel that meets the allocated budget. Well… the facilities are optional but the rest are the crucial ones. If one (variable) does not meet [...]

In Krabi – Lae Lay Grill

Chong — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:01:24 +0000

Prior to my trip, I was doing some research on what to eat in Krabi. Some I read (over the internet) recommended western cuisines while some just pointed straight to fast food joint (read : McDonald’s). I didn’t really fancy those and hence, I did more research. And that’s how I stumbled upon a website [...]

Photo Collage

Chong — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:15:22 +0000

It’s an experimental product shooting which I did during my free time. It didn’t involve any big props nor the photography setup was complicated. The reason I created this collage was because I had the idea / vision of it. And that itself pretty much perked my interest in creating to see the final outcome.

Penang Trip – Day 4

Chong — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:01:43 +0000

It was our last day in Penang… unfortunately. There were many (food) places we have yet to explore but time wasn’t on our side as it was the end of the weekend and we had to get back to the grind the following day. Just like the previous day, we woke up late again since [...]

Happy Rabbit Year

Chong — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:01:37 +0000

Happy Chinese New Year! Here wishing you and your family a prosperous year ahead filled with amazing health, abundance of wealth and unlimited of happiness.

Penang Trip – Day 3 (Part 2)

Chong — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:39:56 +0000

It was close to 9PM when I realised that my tolerance level (by this, I mean that my stomach ain’t giving me much trouble) was increased to an hour without having to go to toilet. That was when we decided to have a quick dinner before the next ‘reaction’ starts to kick in. 10 minutes [...]

In Penang – Day 3 (Part 1)

Chong — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:01:05 +0000

We woke up late because we forgot to set our alarm clock. And another reason why we didn’t wake up early was because we didn’t pay for breakfast meal at the hotel (for the entire stay in the hotel). We found that there’s no reason to do so since there’re abundance of delicious food available [...]

Dinner At Pasta Zanmai, Mid Valley

Chong — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:01:26 +0000

By my guess, you’d probably be bored of reading about this restaurant since its inception in the late 2007. I won’t be surprised at all if you decided to skip this post as it may have appeared in thousands of blogs by now. But regardless, I’m still going to proceed… Notoriety for its bold move [...]

Penang Trip – Day 2 (Part 3)

Chong — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:01:34 +0000

Fresh from our nap, we dragged our lazy arses out the hotel in search for our dinner. It was close after 8PM when we walked out of our hotel. At first, we thought of having street / hawker food for dinner. And hence, we walked our way toward Kimberley Street as we knew it was [...]

Penang Trip – Day 2 (Part 2)

Chong — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:01:52 +0000

Satisfied with what we had, we left the place to do a little bit of sightseeing. The destination; Kek Lok Si Temple. It was yet another 20 minutes drive from the place where we left. Situated at the hills of Air Itam, this iconic temple (also known as Temple of Supreme Bliss) is one of [...]

Penang Trip – Day 2 (Part 1)

Chong — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:01:42 +0000

Although we slept rather late after the midnight movie, we woke up early to prepare ourselves for a full day ahead. By 10AM, we have already checked out of the hotel, loaded our bags into the car boot and began our food hunting session. Our first meal of the day was at Eng Loh Coffee [...]

Penang Trip – Day 1 (Part 2)

Chong — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:01:03 +0000

As they say, your Ipoh trip isn’t complete until you’ve tried their white coffee. Okay… maybe I just made that up. But hey… since we were already in Ipoh, we might as well look for it, right? We googled about it and most websites / blogs showed us to this place; Kedai Makanan Nam Heong. [...]

Penang Trip – Day 1 (Part 1)

Chong — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Weeks have passed since my Penang trip and me being a procrastinator as usual kinda lazy to write about my 4 days 3 nights of food binging, weight gaining, fun trip. Not that I didn’t intend to write about it at all, but with all those photo processing, albeit nothing much but food, food and [...]

Breakfast At Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh, Taman Berkeley

Chong — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:01:07 +0000

Before this, I could not remember the last time I had bak kut teh from Klang for breakfast. I guess it has been that long that I could not remember the exact month, let alone the date although I do remember the day (it was a Saturday). But occasionally, in between that long period, I [...]

Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur

Chong — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:01:41 +0000

I guess it was at the end of September (or beginning of October) when I realised that I still have yet to use the voucher for a free night stay (plus breakfast for two) at Hotel Maya. It was the same voucher which I won beginning of the year thru NST contest. Well, not wanting [...]

Dinner At Lgk Yummy Yummy Seafood, Kuah

Chong — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:01:33 +0000

It was one of those night in Langkawi when we were searching for dinner. Initially, we wanted to head out to Wonderland Food Store, as according to rave reviews, it was good (and affordable) for its seafood dishes but only to find out that it was closed (for renovation, I guess). What a bummer! Disappointed [...]