Yes! They serve LUNCH now! I mean, Nong & Jimmy does. Nong & Jimmy at a new location, helmed by a new management crew too. You can't miss the bright yellow signboard! Mention “Nong & Jimmy” and odds are that many will know of this popular eatery in Ampang that has been drawing the crowds for many years. This eatery used to be housed in a rustic dwelling which was extended by putting up more zinc roofs and adding on tables and chairs. They used to open only in the evenings for … [Read more...]
BUKA PUASA THAI-STYLE DELIGHTS @ BAAN KUN YA, Centrepoint, Bandar Utama
Baan Kun Ya in Centrepoint, Bandar Utama is fast gaining popularity with diners around its neighbourhood simply for its comforting and delicious Thai fares. If you have read my earlier review here, you’d know that the food at Baan Kun Ya is meticulously prepared by Thai chefs using authentic ingredients from Thailand with no efforts spared in getting the right tastes that any Thai national would be proud of. Yes, it's much like eating in a Thai matriarch's house. The chefs have recently come … [Read more...]
BAAN KUN YA @ Centrepoint, Bandar Utama – it’s Thai dining from the heart!
Baan Kun Ya means “Grandma’s House” in Thai and it was this desire to preserve age-old recipes of traditional Thai dishes that inspired the opening of this restaurant. It’s by the same people behind Thai Odyssey - yes, those well-known massage therapy outlets. Love the rustic charm of the restaurant! Having made a strong presence in Malaysia all these years with their local massage/spa expertise, it makes sense to now expand into the F&B industry with their particular offering of “old … [Read more...]
When in PHUKET, you just gotta LOVE ANDAMAN!
In our recent trip to Phuket, we did a day-trip to Koh Tachai with Love Andaman, a well-known operator for island trips. Tachai is one of the most beautiful islands in South Thailand and known as “Maldives of Thailand”. See the photos below and you’ll understand why. We got up at the crack of dawn as the pick-up was scheduled at 6.15am from our hotel, the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. Bleary-eyed and still half-asleep, we climbed into the van which then proceeded to pick other … [Read more...]
SUNDAY BRUNCH at SAILS RESTAURANT, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa
During our stay at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort recently, we had a chance to indulge on their Sunday Brunch. “Brunch at Hilton” took on a whole new meaning with the sumptuous spread lined up at Sails Restaurant, one of their most popular eateries on the property. Sundays are especially laidback in Phuket – it’s something to do with the sun, sea and sky there, I think. The Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort was one of the very first establishments in Phuket that started the Sunday Brunch. … [Read more...]
HILTON PHUKET ARCADIA RESORT & SPA: the Sun, Sea & Food!
The very first thing that struck me when I set foot on the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa was: What a big big resort this is! “Big” does not even start to describe this huge property sprawled in 75 acres of idyllic greenery facing the Andaman Sea. The gorgeous Karon Beach just across the resort The resort faces Karon Beach and a 45- minute drive from the airport. The grand main entrance of the resort The super spacious Main Lobby/Reception Surrounded by … [Read more...]
THAI CAMP – authentic Thai-style streetfood
Thai Camp has recently revamped its whole menu structure to serve only one-dish hot meals and fast snacks, a la street-food style. It used to serve a la carte dishes eaten with white rice. Which probably is a great idea because there is a demand for such fast meals, priced very reasonably in a decent and comfortable premise. Thai Camp’s offerings meet all those requirements and more – the food is generally delicious! Oh there’s a bonus too – pork is on the menu. How authentic is that? … [Read more...]
JING THAI RESTAURANT – right in the heartlands of Seri Kembangan!
Deep within the heartlands of Seri Kembangan is this rare find: a restaurant serving Thai food. There’s no shortage of eateries in Seri Kembangan, mostly Chinese-Hakka hearty food, so Thai food here is really unusual. Seri Kembangan is also not a place I’d usually go to and locating Jing Thai amidst the factories in this part of town required a bit of patience. Nevertheless, Waze would help - you just have to look out for the signage when you are in the vicinity! Once you turn off the main road … [Read more...]
Dining in 137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
During my stay at the amazing 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai, I had the privilege of sampling some of the remarkable culinary offerings in its restaurants. As detailed in my earlier review, 137 Pillars House is a cosy boutique resort, converted from a grand mansion originally built in the 1880’s. Due to its unique structure, the dining spaces in the resort spell warmth, intimacy and cosiness in almost every corner. The restaurants and bars are located in the main building and they flow into … [Read more...]
137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
A stay in 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai is never just a stay. It is an experience, and not just any experience. It is a memorable experience, a pampered episode, its charm and comfort lingering in memory long after departing from this beautiful award-winning resort. The Reception Beyond the white walls, stepping into 137 Pillars House is like entering a homestead in the 1880’s era. Its 30 luxurious suites are within the colonial-style teak traditional Lanna homes spread over the … [Read more...]
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