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Restaurant Hopping
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 27 October 2006.
Finally, we had the change to get together and meet up since Stella is free.
I went back to visit my previous office and meet up with my ex-colleagues.
Yes, the cute and funny bunch.
Stella is still the same and loves to take picture.
And when we get together, the usual snap snap snap 📸.
Which reminded me, have I ever mention that she is the biggest influence to me when it comes to blogging.
Yes, it all started when I saw her taking fun daily pictures and posting it.
And soon, it became a habit for me to take pictures.
Back to our gathering, we practically take pictures at every corner of the office.
Haha 😂, everyone else in the office look at us weirdly but who cares.
When I am with people who are willing to do crazy things with me, I will surely do it.
Keat and Maggie were also at office and joined us for dinner but there were some delay due to work.
While we were busy taking pictures, everyone is thinking hard where to eat.
Stella suggested Umai-ya, since it is one of her favourite place.
I didn’t object, since they serve really good Japanese food.
While the place is small, it is rather cozy.
Unlike their place, their food portion is quite generous.
I personally quite like the place since they have lots of specialty sushi that they created.
It sure is a good choice to dine and get together with them.
Umai-ya Japanese Restaurant
Address: G-3A, The Place, Jalan PJU 8/5D, Bandar Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Phone: +603-7729 0015
Website: http://www.umai-ya.com/
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 17 July 2006. Okay.. many people tell many lies in order to make this surprise party happen. So yes, many humans were harmed in the processed. Many trust were broken… many human resources were brought together to make the event happen. It was the first time Gigi celebrating Brian’s birthday together. Yes, she wanted to surprised Brian. Well, obviously everything was more panic, scary, exciting at the same time since it was the very first time. They just got together and I could understand how she tries to get everything to perfection. We all decided to sneak to Brian’s office to surprise him. Gigi didn’t know how to as, when she offlines.. Brian would sensed something. I told her to leave her YM on and asked Alan or Winson to close it for her when they decided to leave office. Gigi left work early, got ready and come and pick me up. I then help her get down and pick up the cake she ordered 3 days ago. Ah…. together, we just drive all the way to Sunway. Yes.. Gigi was so panic. I can tell from her voice and actions in the car. When we arrived, Angeline, Winson and Alan arrived as well. We all then sneak up quietly to Brian’s office. Oh yeah, how we know he will still be there? We teamed up with Jon a few days before hand and make sure he gives Brian enough work to make him stay. Hahaha… we gotta be cruel to be kind at times. Brian was sorta surprised when we all bashed in. His colleagues Lek and Kevin was sorta surprised as well. They then stop work and went dinner together at Atrium, Sunway. The food there was not really good. It was rather cold and what can I say, pricy. I had the fettucini cabonara. I think it tasted sorta weird with the overdose of olives. Brian had the tandoori chicken with puri. The chicken was sorta cold and the puri was sorta soggy. Right after we had dinner, the cake that we asked the people at Atrium to keep aside was brought out. The lights were dim and everyone started to sing the traditional birthday song. Ah yes, lots and lots of strawberry. Everyone have their share of strawberry cake. Hehe… Gigi kept her promise by giving Brian a kiss. Mouth-to-mouth one when she asked us to help surprise Brian. Haha.. she have been thinking of ways to dodge us from taking pictures for days. Hemmm.. notty notty! But it was sweet~ to see both blush and smile like little kids. Jon, Lek and Kevin left the place after the dinner as they still have work to rush. The rest of us just stay back and play some pool.
Brian and Angeline was busy playing pool. The rest of us were rather bored… that is when me and Gigi decided to snap snap snap and snap photos all the way. Wooohoo… not only my cameraphone was used. Winson’s cameraphone was busy snapping pictures as well. Everyone was busy with their own thing.. those that were playing pool.. continue playing pool.. those that were busy with the cameraphones continue being busy.. while those that were busy talking… continue talking. Before everyone goes home, Brian opened up all the presents. Alan and Winson bought Brian Ferrero Roche. Haha… I bought him chocolate as well. But I bought him some japanese dark chocolate. Yes, he loves dark chocolate. The process of buying him this gift was simply hilarious and funny. Yeah, doubt I will talk about it here (right, if you really are that curious to know, come ask me when you see me). Ah.. the lovely present from Gigi… hehe. Gigi bought Brian a Bvlgari perfume set. I went and help her picked the present. I can say, that is the first time in my life, my nose just can’t differentiate any perfume smell at all and it all smell the same. We smell so many perfumes that I think the coffee beans barely help anymore. But well, it was a fun and exciting birthday party I must say. Hehehe… now everyone’s heart can pump a little slower. Adress: |
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 12 July 2006. Yeah, like I say in my previous post, line up of birthdays and farewell just strike me. Right after having a sorta like farewell dinner and drinks with LKY. Now, Jae Sern is leaving town to go back to New Zealand after taking 2 weeks break to visit his nephew. Hehe… obviously we did abit of catch up and went party together. One must wonder why no post or pictures telling that he came back. Actually, we did went clubbing the weekend he arrive but it was too dark inside and all pictures turn out COMPLETE BLACK. Ah… yeah, back to the dinner before he left. We decided to go to back to the chinese place me and Gigi went the other time. Since we all wanted chinese. So yes, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao which is located in Lot 10. Previously we ordered dishes and rice. This time around, we decided to try their specialties which is obviously La Mian and Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Pork Dumpling). We ordered a bowl of noodles each. Jae Sern have La Mian with Spice Spices Beef (RM12.00), I ordered La Mian with Beef in Chili Oil (RM12.00), Gigi ordered La Mian with Boneless Beef Tender (RM13.00) and Brian ordered La Mian in Hot & Sour Soup (RM10.00). We then ordered Spice Beef Shank (RM9.00) and Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumpling (RM7.00) to share around. I personally think my bowl of noodles taste superb. Wasn’t that spicy but it has this strong sesame fragrance. The beef is just so tender and absorbs the sesame and chili oil with beef… just simply amazing. I felt the Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumpling wasn’t that impressive. I am not sure… probably it’s their style. I felt it was lack of something and the meat somehow felt overcook. After dinner, we then walked to Dome and have drinks and chit chatted abit. Yeah, the Crystal Jade shop was closing then. We hang out a bit and we all liked Jae Sern’s T-Shirt so much with lots of colourful “family” member. Hahaha… wonder when will he be back to party with me 😐 Address: Address: |
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 08 October 2006.
Another day, another Buka Puasa Buffet.
How can we stay away from spicy food during the Buka Puasa time.
I love to eat, and appreciate great company to eat with especially during the Buka Puasa times.
Chowing down lots of good food together is really exciting and fulfilling.
Adding in the small little talks and laughter is even better.
We decided that we should chill out and have some Buka Puasa Buffet together since Jit just came back from China 2 days ago.
We tried our many places for Buka Puasa event, so we decided that it is only right for us to try out new places.
Since all of us have not tried the Buka Puasa Buffet at Equatorial Hotel this year, this will be the pick.
It seems their Buka Puasa buffet spread hasn’t really change much for the past 4 years.
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a complain. I am just glad I am still able to find familiar foods and taste.
I remember the good old times when our old office, XM is located right next to Equatorial Hotel.
Back then, we will have our Buka Puasa gathering here every year.
While their spread isn’t as grand as the Shangri La’s, but trust me their food quality is fantastic.
Their food is fresh and they are still roasting the lamb (which is the main highlight) when we first arrived.
They were also busy bringing out pots and pots of hot soup and dishes.
What I really like is that they made quite a number of food on the spot itself such as roti jala, pancakes, fried ice cream.
They even serve fresh seafood, whereby all you needed to do is pick your own seafood and pass it to them.
They will cook it on the spot and what is better than food served hot instead of being heated up with candles?
Nipah CoffeeShop
Address: Ground Floor, Equatorial Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Business Hours :
Sunday – Thursday: 6.00am – 2.00am
Friday, Saturday and public holidays: 6.00am – 3.00am
Phone: +603-2161 7777
Website : http://www.equatorial.com/kul/
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 9 July 2006. One year older, one year wiser. That is what they always say. I guess Brian and Jessy just got wiser that instant. It’s their birthday and our uni friends all get together and celebrated. Jon was the organizer this time. He brought us to this Hakka restaurant outside of Times Square. Yeah, he just brought his parents there a week ago and think it was a nice place so he recommended it to us. Since most of us don’t really know the way, we group up at Times Square in front of Borders. We then walk in a big group to the restaurant. I never know it’s actually that near. Jon have pre-ordered food. So once we were there, all we ever need to order is drinks. The food came non stop. We all wonder how many dish did Jon order. He ordered Lui Cha… which he recommended it very much. Saying it is a traditional Hakka dish and we must try it. It was my first encounter with such weird dish. It comes with a bowl of vegetable soup. No idea what was blended. The we have to add in more chopped vegetables, peanuts and lots more and eat it… or I should say drink it. It’s got this weird taste… ermmm not in a taste bad way. It’s got things stinging feel after each spoon and the after taste of the Lui Cha is just different. Unexplainable in words. Jon ordered the Pork Knuckles which was an instant hit with the boys. The Cha Yuk (Pork marinated with fermented bean curd.. which was then deep fried) is everybody’s favourite as it taste really good. The stir fry deer meat taste very much like pork except it’s sweeterand very tender. The fish was okay but there were several people who doesn’t like fish thus… there were many left to go around. The stir fry eggplant, deep fried stuff toufu and stir fry kailan was a goner in a blink of an eye as many of us were watching our diets. And greens and toufu seems to just fit in perfectly. Suan Pan Zhi (round little dumpling made of yam mixed with tapioca flour which was then steamed. It was then stir fried with meat and bean sprout) was something new as well as it was my firs try. I think it tasted good” Everyone was pretty much satisfied with the dinner. Jerry was especially happy as he loves to eat chinese dishes. By the time the cake came, everyone was full to the max but once they saw the ice-cream cake, they all just got so tempted. So tempted that no matter what happens, how hard it is, they will find a place to shove that slice of cake in. It was a FILLING, FULL yet FUN birthday celebration. Yes, I was surprised… I have my many first encounter for the day. I tried many new dishes… and learn more about Hakka dishes. Happy Birthday Brian and Jessy!! Well do it all over again next year! 😀 |
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 26 June 2006. Yet another company lunch. So much fun, so much food… *burp*. Haha, it is Zul’s birthday. So yes, we jump right downstairs and had lunch. This time around, we decided to go another place at the hotel. We dine at Still Waters. Still Waters provides a contemporary dining experience with strong Japanese presence known as ‘Sosaku’ cuisine, which means creative cooking. Yup there is a lot of fusion thing going on around this place. The exotic Japanese cuisine is fused with European and Asian flavours. I like the surrounding with lots of japanese sake bottle. The calligraphy on the bottle looks beautiful and colourful. The ambience is so beautiful with ropes and lighting. Looks so nice. Too bad Adrian have to meet a client and can’t make it to join us. Prem ordered the Grilled Lamb. It looks good with this fusion taste to it. It has got this japanese sauce with the western feel. Loh ordered the Chicken Terriyaki which have a very good presentation. I didn’t try what he had as my food arrived and.. yeay.. so many things to eat, don’t know where to start first. Mine, azli and zul’s was the set lunch. Woo… What can I say.. it’s really filling. Yummie.. waiting to celebrate the next person in the office’s birthday. Still Waters at Hotel Maya email: info@hotelmaya.com.my |
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 19 June 2006. Haha.. the day after I return from my Cameron trip, my office decided to go have lunch buffet at Hotel Maya. Yeah, that’s the closest place ever to my office. Some may ask what’s the occassion. It’s actually a welcome lunch for Zul. Yeah, he is the new designer. Yes, another addition to the Flare family member. Which still make me the only girl in the office. Well, supposedly Zul has join us for like a month or so… maybe two. Yeah, so it is sorta like a delayed lunch thing. Hehe.. well which is also an excuse for us to try out their new theme. This time around it’s the Chinese like theme. Most of the stuff were cook in chinese style. We’ve got shark’s fin soup, kam heong prawns, stir fry vege with mushrooms, mussels, stir fry beef and loads more. Prem was complaining why the sashimi’s were still there since they change the theme. But well, I guess it’s always been there. No matter how the theme changes.. they surely have it there, but unlike previous round, they didn’t have fresh oyster this time, instead… it’s been replaced with some kinda “la la”. Well… what can I say, “welcome to the family” (yeay.. another guy for me to bully) *evil grin* Maya Brasserie at Hotel Maya email: info@hotelmaya.com.my |
Backdated post. Actual event took place on 18 June 2006. Woohoo… the tour finale. We’ve come to the end of the Cameron Highlands trip where we all decided to go to the BOH Tea Centre at Sungei Palas. According to many, it’s a must go place. Yes, it was newly refurbished and it looks great now! We were half way going to Sungei Palas following the narrow and winding road. When suddenly Gigi say she wants to stop over and take picture. Yeah, according to her, that’s a special spot where she took her previous Cameron Highlands picture. So she wanted a picture at the same spot this time. Obviously taking picture is not a problem, since everyone is ever willing to do so! But trust me… going through thick bushes, the tall grass and insects here and there… it’s sorta scary. I dunno.. for me, it have this after visit feel. Like the insects are still crawling on your skin even after like 2 hours.
The moment we reached, Jon parked his car and we have to actually walk up to the tea centre. Not a lot of walking. Just a tiny hill. Angeline and Brian dared each other to run up. So yeah, this miss out some photo sessions while me, gigi and jon slowly walk around enjoying the scene and snapping pictures. That instant I set foot on the top.. it felts just so great and different from the last time I came.. which practically is 5 years ago.. erm.. maybe 6 years.
We ordered lots of stuff to share around. Tea and coffee for everyone, cakes, curry puff, apple pie and the price is ridiculously low. It’s almost half of what we pay for at Starbucks or Coffee Bean. I am serious, It would have cost like RM100 bucks if that is what we order in cafes in KL.. but we actually spent less than RM50 for everything on the table. Yeah, we all had fun. We took lots of pictures that will make us laugh when we flip back and see it over and over again. Not to mention the funny moments we have. That’s right, that is what you get when you mix all different type of people together! Till the next trip, I would have to say. From Cameron, With Love! Other Cameron post: |
My sister recommended us this Bak Kut Teh place.
According to her, the Bak Kut Teh here is special and different from what we normally have and we are dying to find out.
To save time, we pick up Jason and head straight to Restoran Se Hua Bak Kut Teh.
We left the ordering to Jason and my sis since they know this place better than us.
Come early, else risk to wait for like hours before you get a seat.
My sister ordered their signature Pork Ribs Bak Kut Teh, which actually comes in clear soup rather than the normal dark brown-ish Bak Kut Teh soup.
And I must agree, it tasted a little different with it being milder yet flavourful.
Aside from the colour and the thicker consistency, I also find it sweeter.
Since we ordered pork ribs as the meat base, it is less fat and more meat.
If there is anything to complain, it would be the preparation time as each dish needs around 30 mins to prepare.
If you are super hungry, I would suggest you to order other sides or food while you wait for the Bak Kut Teh.
Aside their signature Bak Kut Teh, we ordered other dishes like Pork Stomach in Black Pepper Soup, Steam Fish Head with Ginger Sauce and Lettuce with Oyster Sauce to balance our meaty meal.
While the steam fish is covered with loads of ginger sauce, it was disappointing as the cook time was off and the fish texture was odd. The good side, at least the owner own up to their mistake and came apologizing before we even make a complain.
He also mentioned that their fridge was having some problem which resulted in lowering the quality of the steam fish.
And because of that, he gave us a discount 😉. How sweet!