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Genting Highlands


travel plans changed from Hatyai to Genting (last minute) due to security reason.
to start off with a hearty brunch at

#1   Dim Sum @ Restaurant Jin Xuan Hong Kong 锦选香港特极点心, Kuchai Lama (main branch).

not really surprised, all tables were fully occupied on a Saturday morning. this place has a very decent and organize numbering system (now) and a waiting area to occupy de waiting crowds (although not really a spacious one). de wait was not too tough to bear for both of us, just not too long =)

de morning crowds.
this place is also known as Kam Hin.

de meal costs us about RM30 each including a pot of tea for 2 pax (assuming ermmm normal appetite). it may be slightly expensive if compared to others but with a huge selections of pipping hot Dim Sum to choose from, with better size and quality, seriously I think it's worth for every single penny.

frankly speaking, nothing looks promising here. to be on de safe side, we opted for something that we have tried on de ground.

Fried Flat Glass Noodles with Crab Roe and Shrimps.
I wish it was pipping hot but not warm. taste was more or less compromised.

and it looks like bobby's plate.

things were selling slightly more expensive in Genting. something different at Nyonya Colours was that they reheated de Mee Siam upon serving.

we stayed at a Club Suite priced at RM433 (including tax), inclusive of buffet breakfast.

typical local buffet breakfast served to kick start de day with a rich and balanced (hopefully) diet in accordance to their wide selections. you can choose to dine at de tables overlooking de golf course.

stopping by at Gohtong Jaya for a meal is by far another must-do whenever you visit Genting. I have to say that this was perhaps, de best meal we had in Genting, of all. therefore, I would recommend one to plan this as de last food destination as it could actually help to wane whatever crappy food experience (and yet expensive) at Genting.

it seemed to be a scary dish at first thought but surprisingly they blend in pretty well.
this is a recommended dish.

they charged everything at RM40 for 2 persons including a pot of tea for 2 pax. and goodbye Genting!

a hearty breakfast in de Chinese way
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Yong Tau Foo stall (unknown),
Jalan Changkat,
Kajang Town.
(next to Kajang wet market)
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and it's ready for ingestion=)

parents stayed over here while we settled ourselves at Parkland. this place has very old traditional English style and beautiful garden. room on de other hand, was cozy but a lil stuffy (and felt mouldy due to a lack of ventilation). seriously, one night is sufficient for de thrill and experience, judging based on de fact that it costs from RM350++ per night for 2 persons.

one of de must-visit places in Cameron Highlands I would say. they sell cactus at an affordable price (you'll get offer for some if you buy more). here you get plenty of different species to choose from.

we decided to take a drive up to prawn paradise before heading to Cameron (to satisfy de glutton souls). while driving along its way it was indeed quiet surroundings until we arrived at one of de gems in Tanjung Tualang, Perak.

there are actually quite a few number of seafood restaurants available in de same area. we chose this place simply because I have been here before. and always remember to make reservation in advance in order to avoid disappointment.

deep-fried prawns mixed with soy sauce. another appetizing meal that spike up de cholesterol level. there might be a chance to spill de prawn roe onto someones' clothes when bite, seriously.

finally, we were at our destination after approximately 3 hours drive. we arrived at de highest town in Cameron, Brinchang.

it was strawberry this and strawberry that. very berry strawberry.
and flies love this place too.

I wish I like you.

oh no I dislike cold and hard waffles. simple dessert turned out to be pretty sad.

can I bring it home? =P

=jumpshot 1=

=jumpshot 2=

we saw quite a few tables were foreigners (Caucasians) but seriously it was nothing to shout about. vegetables ain't that fresh after all (booooo...).

de joy of steamboat!

there was nothing much to do in Cameron after dark except spending time together, TV and snacking (again) =)

as we were somewhere nearby, de boy suggested to have our dinner at New Boston Restaurant. this place opens at 6pm and it is horribly pack with people at de moment when it opens (seriously). I didn't know that Klang people loves this place too.

#2   Hokkien Noodles.
#3   Nestum Mantis Prawn.
a lil' too sweet (and dry) for my liking I would say. we should have opt for de another famous- Butter Mantis Prawn.

some greens to balance up de diet.

Leck Kee Chicken Rice,
叻记鸡饭
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Jalan Changkat,
Kajang Town.
(next to Kajang wet market)
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I considered this post a rather late update for a person who has been staying in Kajang (all these while) since she was born. I've always wanted to write something about Kajang =P

too bad de rice is NOT de most fragrant in Kajang town.

PORTION FOR TWO:
mixture of roasted chicken, roasted pork and char siew.
its char siew is highly recommended, others are considerably normal.
(I wish they could increase de char siew portion a lil)

it's worth a try if (only) you can bear with de grumpy and impatient attitudes of de stall owner. some may find him arrogant and unfriendly. also, requests such as "I prefer drumstick" or "I prefer char siew with less fat" and so on will not be entertained here. this place is definitely one of a kind but (some) people seems not bothered at all.

sharing good food and de precious moments at Ben's when de weekend oncall has finally arrived till de end. it was about food reward again after all of de hard work that has been done (haha).

its uniquely handwritten menu.
for food you can ever imagine. can you take de risk?

drinks:
ROOT BEER FLOAT   RM7.90
ICED CHOCOLATE   RM9.90
root beer was kinda so-so.

#1   BEN'S NASI ISTIMEWA   RM29.90

#2   PAD THAI LINGUINE   RM17.90

continue from D1: Malacca food trip.

after checked out from de hotel we were back to Jonker street for more local delicacies.

this was good but not as good as my last visit to Jonker 88.

this place was definitely de best choice to recharge and to avoid de longest waiting time at Chung Wah chicken rice ball under an exhausting hot sun.

refreshing juices.
perfect as thirst quencher.

de finger food: FRUIT ROJAK.
sesame in abundance.

you would probably get sun burnt before you could actually get a bite of its chicken rice ball. total madness.

you can top up for chicken only but not for rice only unless you order more chicken (hmm it sounded confusing). balls were precious anyway.. haha.

de weekend break to

delux 1 king bed at RM365, breakfast non-inclusive. we were lucky to have de room to be automatically upgraded to Executive room upon check-in.
Hotel Inn is located conveniently next to de city’s main interest places (at driving distance).

to me I think Nyonya laksa lacks de coconut enriched flavour which it was supposed to have (hence de Nyonya style), it wasn't rich enough. otherwise, it would just taste pretty much like a normal curry laksa. Tau kua or Rojak was basically a combination of fish paste, taufu, and fruits accompanied by spicy sweet sauce. not forgetting Cendol on de other hand, was one of de signatures but I personally thought it was too bland to be popular. definitely not de best as I'm expecting something which tasted more appealing.

this was de best among de three durian varieties we have ordered.

one of de specialties in Malacca- a must eat even though I'm not really a fans of it when come to think of they recycle de peanut sauce until an unknown period. anyway, you might have to queue (again) when you're here. if possible try to get seats outside for better ventilation.

to make things clear, there were TWO Ban Lee Siang exist up until today. two rivals with identical name but located just next to each other, and at de same time, self-proclaimed they were not related. it definitely created a funny scene to de outsiders. anyhow, we did not notice de existence of two (different) restaurants until we were finished.

this is de place where you can get luxurious and dainty bak kut teh. and you pay for de comfortable environment (mostly). it may also not satisfy de one with insatiable appetite however, with their pretty decent but slightly overpriced menu. unique it may seem, but it is definitely not something to die for.

additional treats.
we were given a plate of vegetables (on left) for free due to CNY.
anyway, yao char guai was kinda disappointing.

we did not try their famous string tied meat anyway. total bill costs approximately RM100 for 2 persons (normal portion). price ain't cheap, so do you think it worth a second visit?

unsurprisingly, it's now in Kajang.

de taste is so different from de Cheras branch. here is more to disappointment.
furthermore, de lamb cutlets did not look appealing.
(de picture was taken immediately when it was served on de table)

unhealthy healthy but worth a try.
be prepare to get your hands dirty because it is kinda difficult to eat (big chunky but crunchy). it has to go along with de sauce or not it would be too dry.

PANDAN CHICKEN.
not much of pleasing to de taste buds but would never go wrong.

MANGO STICKY RICE.

sticky rice not nice. mango not really nice.
submerged in overwhelmed coconut milk.
nothing is remarkable at all.

for de food price, I would say that it is slightly expensive judging over its quality of food. some more they charged more during Chinese New Year: extra RM1.50 for every vegetables and RM3.00 for everything other than vegetables ordered. this would be a great turn down before people actually started to order their food.

for eating experience at Cheras branch, pls click here. I would still prefer to dine in Cheras branch if possible.

KLCC
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love de decent and comforting environment because it is just located beside de park. there is an option for indoor and outdoor. we chose its set lunch offer which comprised of a starter, main course and a complimentary drink. all you have to pay is just RM29+ per person. here, they served fusion food ranging from local cuisine, western and even japanese food.

I wish it has more button mushrooms. I prefer this over green pea soup.
*nods head*

(with additional charge of RM10)
it didn't really have an attractive appearance but taste wise, it was okay.
extra marks would be given if they served bigger scoop of ice-cream =P

one thing that I like about this place is that food is served according to de right sequence: starter came first, then followed by main course and dessert (they would ask whether you want it to be served now). I'm not being too picky, seriously.

31122011

de last dinner for year 2011
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KAZU SUSHI,
Viva Home.
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only three pathetic baby octopus were given. and it was nothing close to de picture shown in their menu.
moreover, I don't really favour baby octopus with sauce.
but now, lets spot de difference!

obviously I felt cheated (grrrr...)

best meal of de night:

at least something more palatable.

a sinful bliss

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(it consists ice-cream with flavours of cappuccino truffle and green tea)

this is just so-so with petty scoops of ice-cream.

BAYERNHAUS,

Capsquare,
KL..

lunch or dinner after an oncall on weekend or public holiday is probably de thing that I look forward de most. as usual after work, we opted for Yut Kee but too bad it was closed on that day. like a headless chicken, we turned to German food Bayernhaus located at Capsquare, with more pork.

I personally felt that their pork knuckle is better than Brotzeit's. well at least de meat is tender and not too dry. de crispy pork skin is lovely but it's unhealthy yummy food. anyhow, sauerkraut sort of balanced up de diet so it ain't that bad =P

it was way too much meat for de late lunch (we wanted something light initially I swear). but somehow we did manage to wipe de plates clean. ROAR!

to start de day off with

RAINFOREST SPA,
Shah Alam.
enjoying a sweet escape from de hustle and bustle of de city life.

dinner was randomly chosen to be at

Puchong.
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we didn't plan anything for dinner (I knew it sounded weird but seriously). we wanted to opt for Caff initially but too bad de place has closed down.

and

de nasi campur chicken tasted very ordinary (like its kangkung though!) but I think I prefer his Siap bumbu more. both dishes were very filling. or maybe we just didn't know how to control not eating=P