Dining at DELIcious restaurant

Alright this is a late post because I was too lazy to transfer the pictures in the memory card to my laptop. Ya... blame it on my idleness. Hehe

While we were in KL, my sis and her bf brought us to dine in DELIcious restaurant at Jalan Tun Razak along with her friends. Well, it was our first time dining there. We love the place the moment we stepped in. What I like the most is the ambiance. It was great and it is really suitable for couple's romantic dinner as well for a small gathering with friends.

I really love this!

The food portion is really big but it comes with a reasonable price. Worth paying for it.

Honestly, I was more towards the desserts section. I don't know why, but desserts always have some kind of spell on me. Haha! Every time I browse through a menu, I found myself looking at the dessert section first than the main course. And I always have a hard time choosing which to have.

I love the Banana Pudding with Caramel syrup. There is this dessert with some strawberries on top, but I did not write down the name. Heard from my sis it tasted great. Unfortunately, we did not ordered that as we were actually quite full.

Well, I guess I need to try that on the next trip down to KL. Would like to dine here once more!

Hai Nan Town Restaurant

A couple of weeks ago, my relatives were traveling out to Penang from KL. I remembered vividly how often they would travelled to Penang ever since I was young & me and my sisters would get all excited waiting for them to arrive. They will never missed the chance to visit Penang specially on special occasions like Chinese New Year.

They were here for 3 days 2 nights. If my memory serves me right, Saturday was their last day in Penang so we decided to have lunch with them before they depart for their journey. My sister recommended for lunch at Hai Nan Town Restaurant located by the jetty at Weld Quay (between Queen Elizabeth II & ferry terminal). I bet just like me, you will be captivated with the stunning view of the marina, Church Street Pier & QE II as well as the atmosphere of the restaurant itself.

Hai Nan Town Restaurant serves Nyonya & Hainanese delicacies. For your info, the menu here is halal (pork-free). Okay now, time to let the photos do all the talking...

Curry Tumis Fish

Jiu Hu Char

Inchi Kabin

Fried Kangkung with Belacan

Duck with Yam

Mutton Stew

Curry Kapitan

*Sorry, I forgot to snap the Choon Piah (Spring Rolls), Chicken Lobak & Bee Koh Moy*

Overall, I'm satisfied with the food. It does come with authentic nyonya & hainanese taste. For those who are truly looking forward to satisfy their discerning taste buds with typical Nyonya & Hainanese dishes with a good ambience of the restaurant & a nice marina view with sea breeze blowing, this is one you should never missed out!

The details are as follows:

Hai Nan Town Restaurant
Address: 8A, Pengkalan Weld, Penang
Tel: 04-263 8633
Business Hour: 11.30 am - 12 am, closed on Monday

PHOP

Today, I went to Queensbay with my mum and my eldest sis. My sis decided to bring us to Paddington House of Pancakes for lunch. It is my first try, so does my mum. They have a wide variety of mouth-watering pancakes in their menu, from starter to main course to dessert. My immediate response when I browse the menu was I would really like to order each of the pancakes listed there. I really had a hard time making up my mind on which one to order as there are so many choices.

In the end, three of us opt for the new promotion that they have just launched past 2 weeks, PHOP's Around-The-World Set Lunch. I forgot the name of the pancakes (main course) they do offered in the set lunch but it come with a free beverage and a special dessert, PHOP's mini dollar pancake sundae. All these are available for only RM13.80++ per set and it is only available during weekdays from 12 - 3 pm. *I am sorry about this post with no photos because I forgot to recharge my camera's battery. Ugh!!*

I'm amazed by how you can do so much with a simple pancake by adding a twist to it. I guess it's time for some kitchen experiment on this. Overall, a thumbs up!

And I can't wait to savor on more of their pancakes on the next trip with my baby.

Happy 2nd Anniversary My Babykia!!

October 15th 2009 marked our two years of being together as a couple. Instead of the usual ways such as having a romantique candlelight dinner at some enlisted fancy restaurant filled with good food or wine or going for a romantic getaway for the weekend or giving a romantic surprise gift to each other, we decided to celebrate our anniversary in a very different manner by having a food feast at Gurney Drive.

We ordered Asam Laksa, Muar Chee, See Kua Ting, Fried Lok-Lok, Soy Bean while we save the best for the last - Rojak as our dessert. We managed to feast on all these mouth-watering food with the cost of only RM20+. Cheap and fulfilling yet we enjoy it to much extent and loving every moment of it!

I know it may not be the ideal way of celebrating one's anniversary for some women, but I think one need not always have an expensive taste to make your anniversary special. Sometimes we can use romantic and inexpensive ideas for an anniversary to celebrate all these years of togetherness.

In my personal viewpoint, what is right for your anniversary is totally up to you regardless of how you celebrate. An anniversary celebration is one of love and togetherness, a time to honor the love that you both share. I don't mean that anniversary is the only time to honor your blooming love, as everyday is a time to rejoice and commemorate the hills and valleys that you both have quell in your love's journey. But anniversary celebration obviously play some important milestone in your relationship as it profess your allegiance to your partner as well as allows both of you to have a glimpse into the future and a look back into the past.

As you come up with ways to make your anniversary special in any way you can, always remember the most important thing....... enjoy each other's company!!

I love you baby....

Dining at Vintage Bulgaria

Past few weeks ago, my friends (Leng & Jay) invited me and my baby to have dinner at Ingolf. Unfortunately, Ingolf was full so we gotta find some other restaurant to dine. Just a couple of shops away, there was this Bulgarian restaurant. So, we decided to dine there since we never even been to that restaurant even though we passed there so many times.

I actually loves the atmosphere and surrounding as it is really cosy with the warm lighting. And the basement area reminiscent of a Bulgarian cottage. We were seated at the basement area as it is a non-smoking area.

Upon browsing the menu, we do not know what to expect since we were really new to the Bulgarian food. Me and baby decided to ordered "Chicken Stroganov" and Jay ordered some pork ribs which actually turned out really tasty while Leng ordered a basket of potato wedges which only cost RM5.00. Cheap huh!! We ordered the wedges as well in the end. Couldn't resist the temptation.

Perhaps on the next trip, I would opt to try something more unique.

Itadakimas!!

One thing in common that me and my hubby have - we both are SUSHI LOVERS!! Often times, I would suggest Sushi if you were to ask me what to have for lunch or dinner. It's a craving that I can't seem to shake it off.

Last Saturday, my baby decided to treat me. So, off we went to Sushi King to satisfy our desired craving for sushi. Often times, we would have a set of Kodomo Bento to share so that we could save some space in our stomach for our favorites.

And a little camwhoring never hurts right??!!

Just indulge....

Saturday 15.08.09

Baby and I decided to hang out at Island Plaza Coffee Bean since he has a free coupon of RM10 as a gift from Yinhooi for his birthday. A weekends/weekdays in this little corner has always been a perfect spot for relaxation, furthermore we need a short escape.

I just love the smell of the roasted coffee beans whenever I walk in the coffee house (Coffee Bean & Starbucks) where it wakes your senses as well as the ambiance where it is always racy yet cozy and quite mellow which set the mood for a comfortable drink.

I love to head to a coffee house coupled with some good novels, grab some food or beverages *especially green tea rhumba cream frappucino...my favorite!!* and just enjoy the ambiance while you dig into your favorite novel. And I can honestly say that Starbucks is my favorite reading holes.

Well, we sat there for a while. And..... with such nice atmosphere, we couldn't help but to camwhore a little! *as usual...tee-hee..*

Just a little....

We ordered...Green Tea!

Do you smell what the Rock is cooking??!!

Candid..

A Saturday night wrap-up!!

Craving for Tacos...

Craving for it had been growing and needed to be satisfied... Ugh..!! I miss my previous flatmate's (AKEMI is her name) homemade tacos... !! *she taught me this...our very own style*

I guess most of you guys have heard about Taco and some might even have tried it before. As you know, taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. Why do I say that one can make their own style of taco?? Basically, it is because taco can be made with a variety of fillings including beef, cheese, vegetables, mutton, allowing for great versatility and variety. And you need not use tortilla to be the wrapper, but you can use other kind of bread to replace it just like what I did with my flatmate. That's what I called..... OWN STYLE! tee-hee..

As I said, we did not use the real ingredients of tacos just like in Mexico..but kinda a version of ourselves...

We used:
- Naan bread (replacing the tortilla)

For the fillings... (it depends on what you prefer)
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Sausages
- Onions

And we make our own taco seasoning with some Maggi curry paste which I don't think Malaysia has it YET... but you can make it from scratch. Give this recipe for homemade taco seasoning a try...

The Players:

• 1 tablespoon chili powder (toasted and ground dried chillies)
  
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  

The How-to:

Mix everything. Store in an airtight container.

It wasn't quite the same as the original taco...but it was very tasty and it satisfied my cravings!! Perhaps it's time for me to dig into this recipe & let my hubby have a taste of this succulent taco...!! *hope it turns out good..couldn't guarantee it..if not, poor my little hubby..hehe*

Another year...another pound!!

Everyone looks forward to birthdays, be it your own or loved one's. Last Saturday was my baby's 25th birthday. Well, we do jazz up some celebration for him..but it wasn't those birthday party celebration as what people would usually do on their birthday.

We celebrated his birthday at Autocity Tao Cuisine. Or should we said, we have planned it beforehand in terms of where would be the suitable places with nice, comfy atmosphere that is perfect for a birthday dinner. And since me and my hubby has never try a japanese buffet, so we guess this would be the right time! Oh yes, we are sushi lovers!!!

So...off we went with Kevin and Sharon. My baby choose the 5.30 pm session. We are merriment over the unlimited succulent sushi rolls, sashimi, salmon and etc. I can hardly breath when we're just halfway through the buffet..and there is more to come...and I would say, NON-STOP. We ordered quite a lot actually..hehe

Of course, we manage to snap some photos along the way but not the food. *Pardon me..Get too carried away with the food that came non-stop..haha*

The snapshots:

Tauke of the day...

Well, what can we say about this love-birds..Perfect Match!!

Left: Silly us, Right: Candid

Birthdays are never complete without presents and cakes. Unfortunately, there would be no birthday cake, just a birthday gift as he's not quite a fan of cakes. I guess you guys must be wondering what I would give to my dear hubby as a birthday gift.

I would say...nothing special. Bet you'll agree to this when you see the pictures below :

The handmade cupcake card...and the gift: wallet

Told ya...it's normal right?? Hmmm... maybe next year I'll do something different. No money..what to do? *pout lips*


*But but but....it takes a lot of effort to do the cupcake card...so, some credit for me??*

Love it or Hate it

DURIANNN!!!!!

Well, I guess the season of durian is upon us...

I can say that people either hate durians or simple love it. I think the most distinguish characteristics of Durian is it's smell (aroma). To me, the smell of it is unique and rather strong I must say *you can smell it from far* and it's intensity in taste. That's what I love about durian.
But, I guess the unique smell is what people might get put off by it as well.

But, I can say that..... *yelling*

I'M A DURIAN LOVER!!!


Durian also hailed as King of Fruit

So, are you a durian lover like I am??

Food Craving

Many people suffer from food craving occasionally. Food craving come on suddenly and are tough to resist. Right now, I'm craving mostly for Ice Kacang and Chendol at New World Park Food Court located at Swatow Lane!! It is just perfect for a hot afternoon nowadays. I guess I shall go there this weekend to outwit my food craving. *Big smile*

New World Park Food Court at Swatow Lane (also called "Sin Sei Kai")

Ice Kacang

Cendol

Recently, I have tasted Penang Road's Cendol at Sunshine Farlim when my mummy and I went to stock up our groceries there. I never knew such stall (in a shoplot) existed until my mum told me about it. Honestly, I have never tried Penang Road's Cendol before, but after trying it for the first time, I personally think that the succulent taste will drown you as well.

So, if you are somewhere near Farlim area searching for something cold to quench your thirst in a sunny hot afternoon or if you happen to shop in Sunshine Farlim, drop by at the shoplot (it's near the entrance) where the stall is located to taste the mouth-watering Cendol.


*slurppp!!*

Your choices of snack food..

What's your favourite snack food?? For me, I love chocolates, ice-creams, french fries, onion rings but not so much of a chips fan. I don't know why but I do have some mood swing in craving for chips. But, one of my favourite snack food ever since I'm small would be the Chinese snack which is popular at street hawkers especially in Penang. So, can you guess what it is??

Well, the Chinese snack that I'm talking about is MUAR CHEE (Glutinous Rice). To me, my best-loved muar chee seller would be the uncle at Gurney Drive.

My first choice Muar Chee seller


Muar Chee from Gurney Drive

Last night, out of nowhere, I have this craving for Muar chee. So, off to Genting Klang we went since we decided to have our dinner there. I have bought a packet of muar chee from an aunty after our dinner. I still remember vividly the first time I have bought a packet of muar chee at Wangsa Maju. To my suprise, it does not come with the plain flavored glutinous rice that we usually seen in Penang but with various flavoured like pandan, choco, mango, strawberry and many others. I couldn't help thinking but I guess Muar chee has evolved over the years.

Muar Chee KL Style : Plain, Pandan & Choco flavoured

However, we are not the only one who loves muar chee as it is an important food in Japanese culture as well. The Japanese would call this MOCHI (kinda similiar to the way we call it). During the Japanese New Year's holiday, they would usually cook mochi with soup where they call it OZOUNI (Mochi Soup) as it is part of their tradition.

Mochi

Ozouni

I have taste Ozouni before. My ex-flatmate who is a Japanese cooked Ozouni as dinner for me. Honestly speaking, I love it very much. It taste so different depending on the ingredients you choose yet it is so delicious to consume. Awww..speaking of this, I realised I miss her very much!!

However, always remember that cooked mochi is indeed very sticky, so becareful not to choke it when you are consuming. It's important to take a small bite at a time as quite a few people in Japan, mostly ELDERLY, die across Japan from choking on mochi.