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- Garden Wedding at Passion Road
- An Unexpected Twist
- Breathe Fire with Chilli Pan Mee
- Free Coway Water Softener at Sunway Lagoon
- Bloggers Without Borders
- Sizzling Hot at Star Village
- Thai Boxing & The Story of Erawan Shrine
- Traditional Korean Food at Seoul Korea
- Kronenbourg Blanc at View Rooftop Bar
- The Ugly, Greasy and Sloppy OM Burger
| Garden Wedding at Passion Road Posted: 15 Jul 2011 07:00 PM PDT  One thing that we can never run away from as we grow older is – wedding invitations. It’s true. Once we are past early 20′s, wedding invites start to flow in, and we find ourselves having several invitations every year without fail. I’m not complaining though. I love attending wedding dinners – the ambience is so romantic, the decoration, the songs, the love in the air and the contented smile from the couple. All these happy vibes are bound to make one smile!
Red carpet entrance Kai’s wife is a Canadian, so they’re looking at having a garden or outdoor type of wedding dinner instead of the traditional Chinese dinner in the restaurant. Having a garden wedding is definitely romantic but when you have it in Malaysia, the biggest concern everyone has is the weather, or more specifically the heat. Malaysia being a country with hot and humid weather all year long, having an entirely outdoor wedding dinner would not be possible, or at least, comfortable. Therefore, not many restaurants organize such a type of weddings, except for Passion Road, which has persevered and is going strong with their forte in providing a romantic outdoor wedding venue for newly-weds.
Romantic flower arrangement Dinner was supposed to start at 7pm, but being Malaysians, the place was barely half-full at that time. The thoughtful Kai provided a cocktail area for guests to mingle around with free flow of drinks while waiting for the rest to arrive.
Free flow of cocktails and beer It was my second time attending a wedding dinner at Passion Road, and the experience just got better. During my first visit there, our major complaint was that the venue was warm and stuffy, even though there were ceiling fans provided. This time around, they added more fans on the pillars, as well as several units of giant coolers surrounding the area. It was a very pleasant environment with plenty of air flow.
The wedding cup cakes
Champagne glass tower As with most weddings, the theme was largely white, with a tinge of red. Very romantic.
Table settings #1
Table settings #2 I always loved the lighting and decoration at Passion Road – the chandeliers and warm orange lights set the right atmosphere and mood for not only the couple but the guests. <3
Warm lighting sets the environment
One of the many hanging lamps Before long, we were seated at our respective tables, only to find a little surprise! Each of us had a little jar of candy! This Sticky Candy was customized with the bride and groom’s names, complete with a nice ribbon packaging. Love the wedding favour!
Sticky Candy as wedding favour
Kaisin & Hannah Soon, the host informed us that the bride and groom were ready to march in, and all of us were asked to stand. Look at the radiant Hannah! It’s true that a girl is most beautiful on her wedding day!
Hannah
Back view One thing different this time compared to my previous dinner was the buffet-style food. If you ask me, buffet style dinners work best for a group of 100 or so guests, so that the queue for the buffet would never be too long. Plus, it’s perfect to give guests flexibility and saves time too. The good thing about buffet spread is that food is always warm, compared to sit-down dinner, where the food served would usually be cold. Also, who can forget the joy of having unlimited food?
Some of the food from the buffet spread
The very delicious and thick mushroom soup Throughout the dinner, we were entertained by a 3-piece band, who were really talented and could belt out Chinese and English songs.
3-piece band Then, it was the customary toasting from the bride and groom with their family. Imagine the surprised look on Hannah’s family when we started screaming ‘Yam Seng!’.
A toast to the bride and groom
Bride and groom giving their gratitude speeches To add to the excitement of the night, Hannah and her sporting family gave us an impromptu performance on stage.
Surprise performance by the bride’s family Before we left, we had to have a customary picture with the bride and groom. What a lovely couple they are. Here’s wishing them an eternity of happiness and joy.
Us with the love birds This is for you, Kai and Hannah! Congratulations! Passion Road |
| Posted: 13 Jul 2011 09:07 PM PDT  For those of you who have met me before, your first impression of me would be “You’re so tall!”. And you wouldn’t be the first. Ever since my teenage years, I have always been the tallest girl in the class. To be honest, I used to be ashamed of my height. Nobody really laughed or made fun of me in class, but I always felt different from the others, sticking out like a sore thumb. Whenever there were dance performances, as much as I wanted to take part, I couldn’t, because my extra height would make the dance formation look weird. During assembly, when we had to queue up at the hall, I always had to be the last one in line due to my height. Also, when we had dance balls during secondary school, no guys would ask me to dance because really, they’d look like midgets next to me. Thankfully, when I started going to university, I got to know more people from different parts of the country, and I was told over and over again that my height was perfect to be a model. Back then, I always thought that models had to be super skinny, beautiful and had lots of fashion sense, all of which I didn’t have. So I just brushed the comments aside. When I started working, I went through the same ordeal again, with people asking me to go and try out with modeling, and some even asked me to join pageants. I guess no one really pushed me or convinced me enough, plus I did not know where to start, so I did not go ahead with it.
with Amber Chia Until one night, a couple of weeks back, I was fortunate to have dinner with Amber Chia, a super model that needs to introduction. Surprisingly she was really down-to-earth and friendly! Before we left the dinner, I asked for a picture and that was when she noticed my height. She immediately said that she loved my height and asked me to see her at her academy, while passing me her card. Of course, to get such a comment from her was flattering, although I still did not have the intention of going down the modeling line. Saucer, who witnessed this, kept asking me to call her the next day, but I was just too shy! Days later, I chatted with my best buddy online and when she found out about the incident, she immediately exclaimed “GO! What are you waiting for? This is a chance of lifetime!”. I guess that was the push needed, for I found myself calling Amber that night, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Amber Chia Academy Therefore, I’m now a student (again) at Amber Chia Modeling Academy (ACA)! It’s such an unexpected twist of fate for me that I have to document it down, so I hope you don’t mind reading through my reflections every week. It’s going to last for just 6 weeks, for now. So bear with me!
ACA lounge How do I feel now? I just went to the first class on Tuesday, and met a group of young and spirited people who inspire to be professional models. Seeing their enthusiasm and excitement fueled me to carry on with this class in an upbeat mood. Due to my less-than-ideal age, I don’t have very big dreams in this path, but just to learn on how to carry myself better, with more confidence and perhaps, to strike the runway at least once.
Make up area The good thing about this academy is that it will accept people from all ages as students. I had a conversation with Amber before I joined the class and her vision is to provide an avenue for people who want to be a model but do not know where to start, as well as to help people build their confidence, regardless of their age. So, if you’re interested, stay tuned to my documentaries every week, where I will be detailing my experience in the classes, with no holds barred.
The 4 colours of basic heels Our first class was taught by Benjamin Toong, who is a catwalk guru well-known in the industry. He is apparently the only person who could walk with a pair of 9-inch heels! Speaking of heels, all of the students are required to wear 5.5 inches heels during class, custom-made from ACA. 5.5 inches! All my life, the highest pair of heels I’ve ever worn was only 3 inches high, and even then I only did so for less than 5 times. I can’t imagine walking in this super high heels for the next few weeks!
The catwalk studio The first class was more to introduction, where we got to know the students and their aspirations, as well as what are the models Do’s and Don’ts. I just have to say, Ben is a funny trainer with a sense of sarcasm. I can foresee classes with him to be very interesting and noisy, filled with laughter. One of his quotes that I remember very well:
How very apt.
The class schedule Did you also know that the standard gown measurements for models is 32″ – 25″ – 36″? Apparently, this is the standard size when fashion designers tailor their gowns, so if you’re not around this size, you’ve got some work to do!
Ben briefing on the runway terms
The difference between the main stage and the runway The first class is over but we’re given some homework to do: To walk and familiarize with our 5.5-inch heels at home! I have tried and let me tell you, it’s not easy. Let’s just hope practice does make it perfect.
Amber Chia Academy heels
My pair of 5.5-inch heels What do you think of my little twist? I hope you guys support me in this decision of mine, for an experience of a lifetime. Of course, posts on food will still be coming in (I still need to eat!
*Studio pictures courtesy of Amber Chia Academy |
| Breathe Fire with Chilli Pan Mee Posted: 12 Jul 2011 07:55 PM PDT  I have officially stayed in KL for 2 whole years and one thing has never changed – my love for Chilli Pan Mee. Thick or thin strands of handmade flour noodles, topped with crispy anchovies, minced pork, shallots and a perfectly poached egg, ready to be mixed with spicy chilli flakes according to your desire. What’s not to like? Did I say like? I meant Love! The thing about chilli pan mee is that you can customize the spiciness according to your comfort level, but for me, I’d say shoot for the moon. It is not chilli pan mee until you start breathing fire.
A serving of chilli pan mee
Umbra juice helps to subside the heat (RM3) In Super Kitchen, every table is equipped with a bowl of fried chillies – dark red, shiny and with an unmistakable fragrance. You can only find this here.
Freshly made chilli flakes How you eat Chilli Pan Mee is entirely up to you. 1 spoon, 2 spoons or 4 spoons of chilli flakes, you ask? If you have low tolerance for spiciness, I’d suggest you to try with 1 spoon first. Mix everything up well, poke the egg yolk, cover every strand of noodle with chilli and then savour it. These chilli flakes might not look very spicy but my goodness, they’re fiery hot! We tried with 2 big spoonfuls and our lips were burning halfway through our bowl. Not to mention beads of perspiration started forming on our forehead, our eyes became watery and our stomachs felt the spicy heat. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Chilli pan mee (RM5.50) Also, you might just want to know that the next morning after, there will be some ‘consequences’ if you have a weak stomach, like me. How do you like the idea of getting to know your toilet better?
Mix it all up! This shop does not only sell chilli pan mee. If you prefer something soupy especially on a cold and rainy night, perhaps the Curry Pan Mee would be a good choice. The curry was thick, aromatic and coconuty but not as spicy as the chilli pan mee, fret not. This bowl also came with a generous amount of ‘liu’ like beancurd, fish malls, meat balls, cockles and beansprouts.
Curry Pan Mee (RM6) Or if you have absolutely no tolerance for spicy food at all, then you could go for the Traditional Pan Mee, although I think it pales in comparison to chilli pan mee. On the bright side, this comes with a whole poached egg as well, together with plenty of sweet leaves and mushrooms.
Traditional Pan Mee (RM5.50) On days that I don’t feel like eating spicy noodles (which is rare), my second best choice would be the Fish Head Noodles. During my first visit here, I was skeptical about having fish head noodles in a chilli pan mee restaurant. But never judge too soon, for their fish head soup was extremely tasty and hearty. The broth had the sweetness from the fish head, with a hint of milk to mask out the fishy smell. I could go on and on slurping the soup!
Fish Head Noodles (RM7) For something to munch on, the Fried Fish Fillet would be good choice. Crispy and piping hot, be careful not to burn your tongue with these! Dip them in the Thai style chilli sauce for that spicy touch.
Fried Fish Fillet (RM8 / RM15) The Thai Style Bean curd was served in a such a grand presentation that it was almost too pretty to ruin it. The bean curd was topped with a generous layer of crushed nuts, sesame seeds and cucumber slices, rendering this dish a very crunchy one. The beancurd on its own was bland but take it with the spicy and sour Thai sauce and a dollop of nuts to make it delectable.
Thai Style Bean curd (RM6 / RM10) Last but not least, some vegetables and Meat Balls to complete the ensemble. These meat balls were sizable and very bouncy, surrounded by slices of fu zhuk (bean curd sheets) and sweet leaves, making this a complete meal on its own.
Meat Ball with Fu Zhuk soup
Vegetables (RM6 / RM10)
Clean dining environment at Super Kitchen Writing this post has just ignited my craving for chilli pan mee again. Old habits die hard, don’t they? If you’re having a bad day and would like to drown your sorrows away, have a bowl of chilli pan mee with plenty of chilli flakes. I assure you, you’ll forget your sorrows, if only for that few minutes while you’re breathing fire.
Super Kitchen Chilly Pan Mee at Sri Petaling *Previous visit to Super Kitchen at Puchong. Restoran Super Kitchen Chilly Pan Mee |
| Free Coway Water Softener at Sunway Lagoon Posted: 11 Jul 2011 07:06 PM PDT  The last time I had fun in the water at Sunway Lagoon must have been more than 10 years ago, when the theme park was new and incomplete. Last week, I was lucky to be invited to the launch of Coway Spa Water Softener that took place in Sunway Lagoon itself. Coway, the leading home-wellness appliances manufacturer from Korea has installed 48 units of Spa Water Softener at the water theme park to enable Malaysians to experience the wonders of soft water for free.
Welcome to Sunway Lagoon
The Coway booth
Coway Spa Water Softener What are the benefits of soft water?
Compare the difference between tap water and soft water The Coway Spa Water Softener claims to transform the tap water to soft water, making it a healthier option for the body while ensuring smoother, softer skin within 2 weeks. The water softener is equipped with a composite filter within to remove chlorine, germs and floating substances from tap water while its Ion Exchange Resin reduces the hardness of tap water.
Coway Spa Water Softener The 48 preview units were installed in some of the shower rooms in Sunway Lagoon and will be available for a period of 3 months. I tried showering with the soft water and indeed, the chlorine level is much lower than regular tap water.
Some other Coway products – air purifier The Coway Spa Water Softener retails at RM1,900 or is available for rental at RM70 per month, including a bi-monthly product maintenance service. If you would like to try it before purchasing, you can sign up for Coway's exclusive 14-day trial period for free.
Best-selling Coway Bidet seat Some local celebrities were invited to the launching event, including Ning Baizura and 988 DJ Sam.
Ning Baizura speaking of her experience with Coway Spa Water Softener
Reflexology for booth visitors
Sand art After the launch, the few of us spent the afternoon at Sunway Lagoon, starting with a hand at Archery.
Eric and Saucer trying out at Archery
Spot my spray-on tattoo! Then, we made our way to the World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge in the world, crossing from one end to the other – 428m! This was where Caroline had to face her fear of height while I took the opportunity to snap some gorgeous pictures from above.
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
Hanging on to dear To be honest, some of the parts of the bridge were pretty scary because the metal bars on the floor gave me the feeling of insecurity. But of course, it’s all an illusion. We managed to cross it in the end, all of us.
The see-through floor
View from the bridge #1
View from the bridge #2
View from the bridge #3
witch on the bridge We then moved on to Wagon on Wheels, which is a small-scale Ferris Wheel. Over here, you’d see Caroline feeling more relieved and happy.
Caroline & Eric Before we moved on to the water theme park, the guys went on the scary Pirates Revenge – Malaysia’s first 360-degree Rotating Pirate Ship! Needless to say, timid people like me wouldn’t be up there.
Screaming in the ship
360-degree overturned pirate ship It was overall a fun and eventful day, not to mention the water slides that we played after. No pictures of the water park since all our cameras were kept inside the locker by then. The fun in the sun was all thanks to Coway! For more information on Coway, visit www.coway.com.my or contact 1-800-888-111 or www.facebook.com/CowayMalaysia. |
| Posted: 09 Jul 2011 10:53 PM PDT  10 years ago, when I had my first mobile phone, my mother got me a Hotlink prepaid SIM Card. Back then, calling was extremely expensive, at 60 cents per minute. Since the top-up value was RM30 per month, I only had about RM1 worth of talk time per day, which was just a little over a minute! Don't even mention data surfing or even roaming, which was non-existent. Fast forward 10 years later, I'm proud to know that Hotlink has improved by leaps and bounds, by being the first ever telco in the country to introduce Prepaid Data Roaming, allowing Hotlink users to retrieve data while roaming internationally.
This exclusive service currently covers 150 destinations around the world, and still counting. Don't you think this is God sent? No more worrying about being disconnected whenever we travel overseas! With Hotlink's Prepaid Data Roaming, we can go anywhere in the world and still be in touch on Facebook, Twitter and blog! Now to demonstrate the power of Hotlink's Prepaid Data Roaming, several selected bloggers would be sent overseas to Bangkok, Bali or Philippines while staying connected through data roaming. I would LOVE for a chance to go to Philippines myself because that's the only place that I haven't been to in the list! Therefore, may I please request for your kindness to Vote for me as your favourite 'Remote Control Blogger' and send me to the Philippines? Check out the video below and this page for more info! *Note: This is a sponsored post. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:52 PM PDT  Every weekend, Saucer and I would venture to our neighbourhood area to look for new places to dine. Last weekend, we were driving past the Kuchai Lama area and noticed this restaurant called Star Village that seemed to be packed with people. Since we were feeling a little adventurous, we decided to park our car and give it a try. It was 8pm on a Saturday night and the place was full! We had to wait for about 5 minutes to get our table but other than that, service was prompt.
Sizzling chicken chop The place was decorated using mostly old school decorative items, giving it a very retro look. Even the stair case to go up their artificial first floor was ancient-looking, adding more charm to the whole environment. We started with their Signature Sun Tea, which came in a cute pot meant for 2 persons. It tasted like a mixture of Ribena, lemon juice and flower tea, which was quite refreshingly sour. To be honest, this was not my cup of tea (literally) since I’m not into sour stuff but I guess it serves it purpose in whetting our appetite before our food arrived.
Retro stair case Speaking of food, I must say their service was impressively fast. From our order to the serving of our first dish, it must have taken less than 10 minutes. And all the other dishes came and were completely served within 5 minutes. Such a commendable task considering it’s full house that night.
Sun Tea (RM12.90) My niece Heidi ordered the Black Pepper Chicken which was one of the recommended dishes in the menu. The size of the chicken chop was huge, using a whole chicken thigh that was well-marinated and tender. The sauce was savoury and peppery but not overpoweringly so. I think she enjoyed her chicken very much that night for the 8-year-old managed to finish the whole thing on her own!
Black pepper chicken (RM15.90)
Salmon Steak (RM19.80) Saucer had the Sizzling Chicken Chop which was served sizzling hot with a cover on top. The aroma was redolent and appetizing, topped with a generous amount of garlic sauce. Again, the chicken chop portion was sizable, tander and smooth. The only gripe was that the garlic sauce was not garlicky enough, rendering the gravy just savoury and nothing else.
Revealing the Sizzling Chicken Chop (RM21.90)
Topped with garlic gravy My order of Cheese Chicken was grilled chicken topped with a slice of cheese and a layer of ham on top, drenched with mushroom sauce. I loved this! The chicken was grilled to a golden brown with slightly charred edges without stripping off its moisture within. The layer of cheese melted nicely in between the chicken and ham on top, giving it a nice cheesy and savoury taste all in one bite. Also not to forget is the piece of fried bun on the side, which looked harmless but was so good. It was almost like deep fried mantou but nicer.
Cheese Chicken (RM18.90) Last but not least, we shared a serving of Chicken Wings, which arrived in glistening red with a side of chilli dip. The chicken wing was well marinated with hints of honey on top, which gave it a slightly sweet skin. While these did not blow our minds, we found them pretty decent as finger food.
Chicken Wing (RM3/pc)
Dining environment of Star Village The dinner experience at Star Village made us understand why this was such a favourite among the locals. The service was prompt, the ambience was cozy, the food was reasonably good and price was affordable. It’s definitely a place that we would go to for that Western food fix without having to burn a hole in our pocket!
Star Village Western Food Star Village Western Food Steak House |
| Thai Boxing & The Story of Erawan Shrine Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:00 PM PDT  Visiting Bangkok or any part of Thailand wouldn’t be complete without watching some Thai boxing or going to the famous temples. Frankly, I’m not a fan of boxing but to be able to watch it live in front of my very eyes is an experience that I would like to have at least once! Thai boxing is aplenty in Bangkok, with huge posters displaying the fights on some of the shop lots along Bangkok, as well as boxers demonstrating on moving trucks on the streets. If you’re like me and wouldn’t want to spend money on these shows, there’s a free alternative that you can go to!
M.B.K. Fight Night Every Wednesday from 6 to 8.30pm, head on to M.B.K. Center in Bangkok to witness the MBK Fight Night. We happened to walk past the mall coincidentally on Wednesday and saw a large crowd around this area that we just had to go check out. It turned out that a fight was going on, and most of the audience were cheering for their favourite fighter whenever he scored a point.
Fight about to start We managed to watch one of the fights going on by 2 foreigners. If you’re lucky, you might be able to catch some locals in the ring for some of the fights.
Round 1 – start! The beginning of the fight was pretty mild and boring, but as the crowd got heated up, the fight became more violent. In fact, I saw some blood at the mouth of the guy wearing the red shorts towards the end of the fight!
It can get pretty rough To head to MBK Center, just take the BTS (Sky train) to National Stadium station and follow the signs to MBK Center. You will definitely pass by this ring! ****** Moving on, the next day, we visited one of the most talked about shrine in Bangkok – the Erawan Shrine, also known as the Four-faced Buddha statue. Getting here is quite easy – take the BTS to Chitlom station, and follow the signs to Erawan Shrine or Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, and you will see a row of stalls selling flowers just outside the shrine. Along the way, you would have passed by Amarin Plaza, so you’d know that you’re on the right track.
Amarin Plaza along the way Once you see a row of stalls selling flowers and incense, you’ll know that the shrine is just around the corner.
Stalls selling flowers and incense
View from outside – Filled with devotees Even though we went there on a weekday, the shrine was packed with people – devotees and tourists alike, they all seemed to know what to do and where to go. We took a few minutes to observe the situation and find out what we were supposed to do.
The four-faced Brahma Statue: Face of Peace and Health, Face of Good Fortune, Face of Good Relationships and Face of Protection against Evils From the entrance, there’s a booth at the right corner that sells incense and flowers. Each set costs about 30baht, consisting of 4 wreaths of flowers and some incense. One is supposed to pray all 4 sides of the statue, placing one wreath of flower and burn 3 incense sticks at each side while saying one’s prayers. Since there was such a crowd, the smoke from the incense and the heat from the sun made the task quite a challenging one.
Pray all 4 sides of the statue Look at all the garlands of flowers surrounding the statue. It just shows how important and popular this shrine is, so much so that a man that vandalised the shrine back in 2006 was killed by the bystanders eventually. I tried to get a clearer and better shot of the statue but the incessant smoke from the incense made the picture look hazy and blur.
The golden four-faced Brahma statue Now for a bit of history of this statue (taken from the information board):
This is where you should light up your incense After praying, we saw that most people would head to this huge golden urn filled with water. Believed to be holy water, a small bowl was provided to scoop up the water to sprinkle on one’s head, face and hands.
Huge urn filled with holy water Throughout the years, many have said that this shrine has granted their wish. Apparently, when a wish is granted, the devotees thank God by granting classical Thai dancers to dance in front of the God. Some even offered these huge teak elephants which were on display around the shrine.
Teak elephants as a sign of thank you
witch at Erawan Shrine After the whole ritual under the hot sun, one was bound to become sweaty and warm. This was when a sweet and cold coconut drink would work wonders! Located just outside the shrine, there were several stalls selling cold drinks and coconut to quench our thirst especially on a hot afternoon. Each coconut cost about 50baht, slightly more expensive than the usual price but we were desperate!
Thai coconut The experience of visiting Erawan Shrine definitely enlightened us with the Thai culture and tradition. It’s an experience not to be missed if you visit Bangkok. Of course, you get a bonus if your wish is granted! Visiting hours: 6.00am – 11.30pm
Saucer with a cute girl
The Thai Ronald McDonald Ending the post with some shots of cute statues around Bangkok! |
| Traditional Korean Food at Seoul Korea Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:48 PM PDT  Whenever I talked to my friends about the food in Seoul Korea, they'd think that I flew to Korea when, in fact, I meant the nice cosy restaurant located in Taman Desa, KL. Operated by a couple of Koreans, this restaurant boasts of authentic and traditional Korean BBQ with a warm and rustic environment. Not only the owners, but the wait staff there were mostly Korean, giving us that out of the country feeling when we dined there.
BBQ Spare ribs Each table was well-equipped with a charcoal stove, complete with an adjustable smoke suction vent dangling from the ceiling. Since we were there during lunch, we had the choice of ordering from the Set Lunch menu as well, which was available daily including weekends. We ordered the Tuk Bokki set which came with ginger tea and dessert.
Burning charcoal
Individual smoke suction vent The Tuk Bokki (Korean rice cake) was spicy and savoury, with lots of vegetables in the mix. I would have preferred it more if the rice cakes were a little firmer and chewier, otherwise, the taste was pretty delicious.
Tuk Bokki Set Lunch (RM10) The amount of side dishes (banchan) given was rather generous, with the usual suspects – kimchi, pancake, anchovies and seaweed, among others. But I was impressed that they also provided jelly fish as one of the sides! Also, when you order above a certain amount, you'd get a portion of steamed egg for free, just like we did.
Side dishes / Banchan
Complimentary steamed egg The Pork Bulgogi Set was also from the lunch menu, which was meant for 2 persons. The meat was flavourful and tender, which was perfect with the complimentary bowl of rice. The addition of caramelized onions only made the combination so much sweeter and juicier. Yum!
Pork Bulgogi Set for 2 (RM30) The star of the day was unmistakably the Pork Spare Ribs BBQ. The portion for one person was pretty sizable with 4 thick slices of ribs well marinated and cooked to perfection in front of our very eyes. I loved the fact that the suction vent was adjustable so the amount of smoke that escaped was minimal and we didn't have to leave the restaurant smelling like BBQ.
Effective smoke suction vent The ribs were grilled until the edges were charred and emitted a salivating aroma. They were they cut into small pieces so that we could easily place them on the lettuce leaves provided before wrapping it up to eat. Juicy, savoury and tender, we definitely couldn't get enough of this!
Sizzling pork in the making
Slices after being cut
Complete serving of Pork Spare Ribs BBQ
Side condiments for the pork BBQ
How to eat Korean BBQ – wrap it tight and pop it in your mouth! Our last dish was the Kimchi Soup, which had plenty of vegetables in it. It was moderately spicy and savoury, but Saucer thought it lacked some meaty goodness. This dish was filled with mushrooms, cabbage, onions and some glass noodles. If you're a soup person and wouldn't mind the lack of meat, this would be perfect!
Kimchi Soup (RM16)
Dining environment at Seoul Korea The meal ended with a glass of ginger tea and a piece of sweet watermelon each as the dessert. Overall, we were pretty satisfied with the quality of the food as well as the reasonable price tag of each of them. I wouldn't mind coming back again especially for the delicious BBQ pork!
Seoul Korea Restaurant on the first floor Seoul Korea Restaurant |
| Kronenbourg Blanc at View Rooftop Bar Posted: 01 Jul 2011 09:15 PM PDT  It’s the weekend again and what better way to groove to the beat than with a bottle of icy cold French beer? Kronenbourg 1664 recently launched their delectable wheat beer called the Kronenbourg Blanc at the swanky View Rooftop Bar on the 29th floor of G Tower. Stepping into the bar on a week night, we were surrounded by smartly dressed working professionals who seemed to be unwinding after a day at work. But what attracted me more was the amazing view of KL city at night, coupled with the Twin Towers on the background.
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Petronas Twin Towers The bar was constantly filled with music, red-faced people and best of all, continuously flow of Kronenbourg 1664 beer.
The crowd and the beer
T-shirt drawing station by Paintlust The huge bar had several sections of seats but my favourite has got to be this long row of couch at the back of the bar, with a full 180 degrees panoramic view of the city. Best of all, it’s away from the crowd and noise, which is perfect for kicking back and catching up with a good friend or two.
Comfortable couches Some of the pictures of the KL night view:
KL night view #1
KL night view #2
More Kronenbourg 1664 Beer
My first bottle
with the gorgeous ladies: Weizhi, Christine & Ivy What can I say? Good beer, amazing view and wonderful company. That’s how weekends should be. Have a great one! |
| The Ugly, Greasy and Sloppy OM Burger Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:35 PM PDT  To be honest, I’m not a fan of supper. I usually try to avoid eating past 10pm at night since the metabolism rate is slowest after that and whatever that goes into the body will stay in, if you know what I mean.
Make no mistake, burger drenched in oily butter Located just in front of a brightly-lit 7-11 shop, this burger stall has been around for more than 20 years, operated by an Uncle only during the hours of the night. The first thing I noticed once I reached was the thick slab of butter he used on the frying pan, which was already drenched in oil as it was. Thick pieces of beef and chicken patties were completely soaked inside the boiling oil, emitting that unmistakable aroma that caused even the most disciplined eater to go weak at the knees.
The price list Even though the menu seemed pretty extensive, most of the patrons only ordered either the Chicken or Beef Special, obviously their signature. We followed suit and ordered a Beef Special, coated with cheese and egg.
Beef patties deep fried in butter and oil The wait for our burger was at least 20 minutes, with constant patrons coming and going ordering the specials. During our wait, I couldn’t help but observe how the uncle worked, churning our burgers after burgers like clockwork. The patties were thicker than most of the street burgers that I’ve even before, and they’re left to fry in oil until golden brown and crispy while he prepared the fried egg and cheese that would wrap around the patty.
Beef patty on fried egg
Double beef patty with cheese in between When orders piled up, the uncle would make several burgers all at once. This is where you would see him breaking out several eggs on the tray of oil, spreading them out and then placing the necessary cheese slices and burger patties on top. After drizzling them with some chilli sauce, he wrapped (loosely speaking) the patty and cheese up with the fried egg.
Several burgers at once
Hot dog with beef patties in one Well I used the term ‘loosely speaking’ above because, to be honest, his wrapping skill was bad.
The ugly burgers
Sloppy and messy Finally, top the burger patties with mayonnaise-laced burger buns and they’re all ready to go. Just look at the Beef Burger special – sloppy, messy and greasy. Be prepared to get your fingers and face dirty!
Beef burger special Some people like to pack their burgers home, saying that the juices and the oil would be absorbed by the burger buns along the way, making it all the more delicious. But for a first-timer like me, I’d like to eat it once it’s served, just to savour its piping hot goodness.
Sloppy and ugly but the best street burger yet! I took a bite into the burger and was immediately sent to burger heaven. The beef patty was thick and juicy, had crispy edges and was bursting with flavour. The mayonnaise, cheese and chilli sauce made the combination deadly and addictive, making your face and fingers dirty for a darn good reason. Oh, and it was definitely worth breaking my rule of no food after 10pm!
OM Burger Stall at Ampang Jaya OM Burger (in front of 7-11) |
Last week, I was invited to my friend, Kai’s wedding held at Passion Road, KL.
We certainly enjoyed ourselves that time, talking, drinking and eating to our heart’s content.
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