“Gubak Kway Teow”, that’s what the Penangites call their Beef Kway Teow (flat Rice Noodles). It seems that Penang had 2 famous Gubak Kway Teow outlets founded way back in the 1960s, one was at Victoria Street and the other’s at the junction of Beach Street (now Lebuh Pantai) and Acheen Street (now Lebuh Acheh). The one formerly at Acheen Street has now moved to Lam Wah Kopitiam, at the junction of Lebuh Pantai and Lebuh Chulia (opposite the Lebuh Pantai fire station) where it has been … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Orchard Heights – Homestay amidst fruit orchards
Recently, we went on a mini road-trip with some fellow foodie friends to check out a beautiful kampung-style homestead just beyond the city boundaries, set against a gorgeous backdrop of rolling misty hills and greenery as far as the eye can see. Just off the Karak Highway and not too far away from the madness of the city, lies Orchard Heights – an abundantly green property with extensive fruit orchards nestling in the hills. Spanning 187 acres, it’s a collective sprawling homestead, started … [Read more...]
Three Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf @ Bangsar Village
OK, here it goes again. I drafted this post yesterday and for some stupid unexplained reason, it didn’t get saved in the computer and all was lost after I closed the file. I spent a couple of hours spinning a tale about the Three Little Pigs... or rather, how the Big Bad Wolves devoured the pigs. So... Once upon a time, together with a pack of Big Bad Wolves (and they’re really bad!), we went to a restaurant built from bricks, mortar and glass, somewhere in Bangsar Village I, and ate up a … [Read more...]
Penang Food Stories (Chapter 1) – Food hunting in Pengkalan Weld
In the past few months, we made a couple of food trips to Penang. The main objective was really to gorge ourselves silly, checking out food places recommended by friends as well as re-visiting old favourites. Of course not everything we ate was worth recommending to others, so I’ll just skip those not-so-good ones. In those many hours that we spent on the island (and also in the mainland), we must have worked ourselves through at least a hundred dishes/food items! After driving for more than … [Read more...]
Kampachi @ The Troika, Kuala Lumpur
The popular phrase “The Rise of the Phoenix“ refers to something which makes a spectacular or miraculous comeback. The mythological phoenix is an immortal bird that bursts into flames when it dies and is reborn from its ashes. Kampachi has recently reopened in The Troika, Kuala Lumpur. I’m not alluding that phrase to this reopening as Kampachi’s presence is still felt in the Equatorial Hotels in Malaysia as well as in Pavilion and JPO. It’s just that since The Equatorial Kuala Lumpur closed … [Read more...]
Fa Ying @ Paradigm Mall – modern Thai cuisine
I was told that Fa Ying means “princess” in Thai and by that you would nod your head once you know that it is connected to that Thai fine-dining restaurant in Kuala Lumpur called Rama V. Yes, Fa Ying in Paradigm Mall is under the same management as Rama V – people who love and understand Thai food and want to bring Thai cuisine one step closer to the dining public. Whilst Rama V serves authentic traditional Thai cuisine in a more sedate classy environment, Fa Ying on the other hand is clearly … [Read more...]
Crocodile cuisine at Krocies Seafood Restaurant
Eating “exotic meats” of any kind may seem squeamish to many. I happen to fall into this category too. When I got the invitation to try some crocodile cuisine, to be honest, I was hesitant to go. But then curiosity got the better of me and I decided to join a group of foodies to check out Krocies Seafood Restaurant located in the quieter part of SS2, Petaling Jaya. 3-Variety BBQ There we met Aires Lim, owner and director of Krocies Seafood Restaurant who explained to us that consuming … [Read more...]
iPhone 5 – the Best Plans are with Celcom!
At last, the long-awaited iPhone 5 has finally arrived on the Celcom network! Scores of Apple fans braced the traffic and gathered in lines to be among the firsts to own an iPhone 5 in Iconic at Sunway Pyramid last night. With Celcom's very attractive package plans, it's no wonder the Celcom crew was kept very busy the whole night! Get your hands on the world’s most sought after smartphone and experience it first with the best network and the best plans! Unlike other telcos, with … [Read more...]
Seasonal Goodies from Tai Thong Restaurants
These days, regardless of race and religious inclinations, the year end festivities is celebrated by almost everyone here in Malaysia. We are a nation of food lovers, that’s without a doubt and we take every festive occasion in our strides, munching and chomping our way through every festival, public holiday or just about any occasion. So, we are now in the midst of Christmas preparations but what’s there to stop us from eating, not roast turkey, mince pies, puddings and such… but Poon Choy … [Read more...]
Festive Celebrations in Hilton Petaling Jaya
What are your plans for the coming festivities? Christmas is just round the corner and before you know it, we’ll be ushering in the New Year! The Christmas spread Hilton Petaling Jaya is one hotel that’s close to my heart as we have been going there for many many years, whether it’s for functions, events or just having meals there. Even with the refurbishment, I know my way around there, every nook and cranny, really. This festive season, whether it’s an intimate dinner for … [Read more...]
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