tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52192645909793412952024-03-19T16:48:27.773+08:00where and what to eat lah?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5219264590979341295.post-35007481096606007582012-12-07T17:11:00.001+08:002012-12-07T17:23:05.984+08:00Trick Eye Museum 트릭아이미술관 @ Hongdae, Seoul<center><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qe8qB-P_gwo/ULznPmW48xI/AAAAAAAArgQ/Z0b2hX3-wwE/s800/13-trick%2520eye%2520museum%2520seoul.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /></center><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
The Trick Eye Museum 트릭아이미술관 is an art gallery with paintings that give each 2D art piece the illusion of being in 3D. Located at the Hongdae area (홍대앞), a region in Seoul, near the Hongik University, this area is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, clubs and entertainments.<br /><br />
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Instead of merely viewing paintings (as in a typical art gallery) visitors can interact with the paintings, posing themselves just right so that they look as if they are part of the original work.<br /><br />
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Be sure to have your camera fully charged and have plenty of memory space because this place is one of the most quirky and fun tourist spots out of all the places we went in Seoul!<br />
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It was a lot of fun taking our pictures in front of the funny art paintings, but it was also comical to see others doing the same. Everyone was obvious enjoying themselves.<br />
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When we were here having so much fun in taking all our comical pictures, time past so fast and we didn't even realize it. To ensure that even its busiest patrons have time to enjoy the fun, the museum stays open each day from 10am until 10pm, making it a popular date and hang-out place.<br />
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Admission is 13,000 won (RM 37) for adults and 11,000 won (RM 31) for kids. To get there, take the subway to Hongik University (Line 2, Exit 9). Walk straight then turn left at the first intersection. Walk until you reach Starbucks on the left. Cross the main street on your right and go down the alley next to Holika Holika. Continue walking for a minute and Santorini Seoul will be on your right.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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Many of the displays look best in photos with 2 people. At certain stations, there are staffs around to offer to take photos for you.<br />
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The museum featured various rooms, each with a different theme.<br />
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By using one sculpture and two light sources, we have the shadows of the famous Venus de Milo, an ancient Greek statue and The Thinker.<br />
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Are you looking from the top or below?<br />
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From a smiley Queen, it shapes into a sad looking Queen.<br />
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Do you believe what you see? You wonder if your eyes are playing tricks on you.<br /><br />
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Ann trying to find the little things in the picture to redeem for a prize.
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> It was really fun and definitely one of the best place to visit at Seoul! It was filled with laughter throughout the day.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Seoul-si Mapo-gu,</i><br />
<i>Seogyo-dong,</i><br />
<i>357-1 Seogyo Plaza B02-01</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 10.00am - 10.00pm</i><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" alt="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" title="Trick Eye Museum Seoul" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>37.553453, 126.921684</i> <br />
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<b>Tosokchon </b>is possibly Korea's most famous purveyor of <i><b>Samgyetang</b></i> (<b>Chicken Ginseng Soup</b>), a Korean summertime specialty. Located in Chebu-dong, just to the west of <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2011/10/gyeongbokgung-palace-seoul-attractions.html">Gyeongbokgung Palace</a>, this place was a favorite of late president Roh Moo-hyun.<br />
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This 30-year-old icon is housed in a sprawling <i>hanok</i> (traditional house), and for many locals – and even ex-president – it's the best in Seoul. Walk straight for 100m from Exit 2, Gyeongbokgung station, turn left at the GS25 convenience store and it's on your left. <br />
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Tosokchon features traditional Korean style tables inside small divided rooms. Before entering the dining room, guests first remove their shoes and sit on the ground on padded floor mats while eating. With its warm wood accents and traditional wood low tables, Tosokchon is a cozy spot to build up your appetite. <br />
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The soup is served with a small cup of ginseng wine which can be drunk as it is or added to the soup for the extra kick.<br />
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Despite the crowds, the <i>samgyetang</i> (KRW 15,000 / RM 41) arrives fast and still bubbling.<br />
It is made of a whole young chicken, stuffed with glutinous rice, a ginseng root, gingko nuts, garlic, jujube and boiled in a ginseng broth prepared with about 30 different ingredients, including medicinal herbs, nuts, grains and ginseng. <br />
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The broth was thick, rich and the hearty chicken meat falls off the bone tenderly. The unique taste and aroma were simply intoxicating even for someone like me who doesn't fancy medicinal soup.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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We were so hooked to the taste till when we got back to Malaysia, we tried at least 4 different <i>samgyetangs</i> but none of them lived up to the expectations. That really made us appreciate Tosokchon more.<br />
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The other specialty dish of Tosokchon is the <i><b>Ogolgyetang</b></i> (<b>Black Chicken Ginseng Soup</b>, KRW 22,000 / RM 60). It didn't taste much of a difference but historically, black chicken is eaten by the Chinese as a medicinal cure. It is said to have a positive effect on the yin, blood, lungs and stomach. It may appear bizarre to some, but the nutritional values pack a punch. <br />
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Well, <b>Roast Chicken</b> (KRW 14,000 / RM 38) was a mistake in our order. We wanted the <i>ogolgyetang</i> but the waitress mistakenly understood it as roast chicken. Luckily, it wasn't too bad and it had a whiff of ginseng aroma in it. Tipped some salt and pepper together into a small saucer and used it as a dip.<br />
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Tosokchon can be crowded with locals and tourists during lunch and dinner hours. You can expect there to be a line to get in and the best time to visit is one hour before or one hour after the peak dining hours.<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> It was expensive but it was well worth it! Definitely the best ginseng chicken soup we've had and must try whenever you are around Gyeongbokgung.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Seoul-si Jongno-gu,</i><br />
<i>Chebu-dong 85-1,</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>02-737 7446</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 10.00am - 10.00pm</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>37.577744, 126.971593.</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It has become a regular yearly event for us to get together for a <i>lousang</i> Chinese New Year dinner with our regular 猪朋狗友 good friends. This year, we gathered at <a href="http://www.mycantonesecuisine.com.my/" target="_blank">My Preference Cantonese Cuisine</a> at Alam Damai, Cheras - a restaurant highly recommended by one of our friend.<br />
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Started in 31st January 2010, this restaurant is helmed by Chef Ng Kok Leong who spent over 20 years cooking under a Hongkie chef and worked in numerous kitchens in 5-Stars hotels including Shangri-la and Le-Meridien, Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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The interior here is simple, clean and fully air-conditioned with menus written in both Chinese and English. <br />
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Of course, the first dish was the <b>Salmon Yee Sang</b> (RM 48). We tossed the <i>yee sang</i> as high as possible while shouting out auspicious phrases. We screamed our lungs off.<br />
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The <i>yee sang</i> here tasted pretty much like any standard <i>yee sang</i>, nothing special to shout about but we were all accustomed to it. It's a must-have yearly ritual during Chinese New Year.<br />
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Next to arrive was the <b>Crispy Deep Fried Squid with Salted Spice</b> (RM 36). The squids were fresh and succulent with a crispy coating of seasoned salted spice. It was quite good and we had all the chopsticks flying in for it! <br />
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<b>Claypot Rice with Sausage and Waxed Duck</b> or better known as <b>Claypot Lap Mei Fan</b> (RM 49). Prepared in the traditional Cantonese method whereby the rice is slowly cooked in the claypot with the fats from the waxed duck and the sausage both melted into the rice. The smoky flavor-laden mouthful of rice made us full erect (in appetite I meant)! Better call up early to reserve for this dish, it requires 45 minutes to prepare.<br />
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It was good but wasn't the best claypot <i>lap mei fan</i> we've ever had. The best we had was at Imbi Palace and remembered waiting over an hour for it!<br />
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The next highlight was the <b>Yellow Wine Chicken 黄酒鸡</b> (RM 36), it was really really good! Just the right proportion of ingredients; the wine wasn't overpowering, the soupy goodness warmed our souls and the chicken breasts were to die for! It was incredibly smooth, tender and succulent! A definite must-try!<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Steamed River Catfish with Superior Soy Sauce</b> (RM 55), swimming in a garlic oil soy sauce and topped with bright julienned scallions - a prime example of a simple yet intricately flavored dish.<br />
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<b>Braised Spare Ribs with Creamy Butter Fruits Sauce</b> (RM 32 for medium), the ribs were tender and juicy inside with a lightly deep-fried battered layer coated with rich creamy butter fruit sauce that was further enriched with the aroma from the curry leaves.<br />
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<b>Baked Boneless Smoked Duck with Crispy Soft Buns</b> (RM 54 for medium), here's a duck to impress! The duck's skin was reasonably crispy while the meat was very tender with a smoky aromatic pang to it. Grabbed some duck, scallions, stuffed them into a fluffy crispy bun, and engulf!!<br />
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<b>Braised Homemade Beancurd with Brinjal in Claypot</b> (RM 28 for medium), the beancurd and brinjal were nicely braised and soaked up all the goodness from sauce. Excellent companion with a bowl of steamed white rice.<br />
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<b>Stir Fried Lotus Root with Macadamia Nuts and Cuttle Fish</b> (RM 30 for medium), it was all crunchy, subtle natural sweetness from the assorted vegetables and finished off with shredded cuttle fish.<br />
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<b>Steamed Mui Choy with Pork Belly</b> (RM 8.80), yes only RM 8.80! During weekdays lunch and dinner, My Preference Cantonese Cuisine offers 68 types of dishes at an affordable RM 8.80 price per dish! Check out their 68 types of dishes menu below:<br />
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And <i>YAM SENG</i>!!! It was a long night of non-stop drinking and glasses clang together!<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Delicious Cantonese food with a comfortable and clean dining environment at a reasonable price. Will definitely return again and plenty more dishes to try out!<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>22A, Jalan Alam Damai 1,</i><br />
<i>Damai 23, Alam Damai,</i><br />
<i>56000 Cheras,</i><br />
<i>Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-9105 5007</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 11.30am - 2.30pm and 6pm - 10.30pm</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.071138, 101.742582</i> <br />
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Time flies when you're crazy busy and we didn't have time to update our blog till now. It's hard to believe that it is Chinese New Year again! So we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Dragon New Year!<br />
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This year, the Lunar New Year celebrations falls on the 23rd January 2012 and to usher in the auspicious Year of the Dragon, we were invited to <b>Checkers Cafe</b> at <b>Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur</b>.<br />
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Chinese New Year food is all about auspicious overtones; denoting prosperity, good luck, fortune and health and Checkers Cafe is one of the venue for a hassle-free reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's eve. <br />
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First up, we were served our obligatory must-try drinks, the <b>Prosperity Splash Punch</b> with a concoction of pineapple, mandarin orange and dragon fruit. It was a real thirst quencher and highly refreshing!<br />
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Having <i>lou sang</i> / <i>yee sang</i> before meal during Chinese New Year in Malaysia is a customary tradition every year without fail. We love <i>yee sang</i> not only for the taste but for the spirit of bringing togetherness among family and friends.<br />
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Unique blend of symbolic colorful ingredients <b>Salmon Yee Sang with Fresh Salmon Fillet, Crispy Salmon Skin and Crackers</b>.<br />
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<i>Lou Hei!</i> <i>Lou Hei!</i> The higher, the better! Toss up for wealth, health, good luck, and prosperity we shouted!<br />
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To most people, <i>yee sang</i> is not so much about eating the dish. It's a messy Chinese ritual aftermath with all the loud shouting for all the positive vibes and wishes.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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Jack from CQTV interviewed Executive Chef KK Yau as his talented team of chefs "wok up" an array of enticing Chinese New Year dishes to tantalize our taste-buds.<br />
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Next was the <b>Pan-fried Lamb Rack with Chef Special Sauce</b>. It was amazingly tender, well-marinated with chef's special sweet sauce and without the gammy lamb taste. For me, this was the best dish of the night - I even had two! <br />
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<b>Seafood and Shark's Fin Soup</b>, considered as a rare Asian delicacy that is often served during festive and special occasions. <br />
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<b>Steamed Herbal Chicken with Herbs</b>, it's one of those simple yet delicious dishes that I always enjoy and happily breathe in the pleasant herbal aroma.<br />
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<b>Deep Fried Cod Fish with Superior Soya Sauce</b>, lightly deep fried with delicate texture and fresh subtle sweetness. You can never go wrong with this cod fish, it was also one of the favorite dish throughout the night.<br />
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<b>Deep Fried Prawn with Seafood Sauce</b>, the prawns were fresh and well-coated with a combination taste of sweet and spicy from the seafood sauce.<br />
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<b>Braised Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster and Black Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetables</b>.<br />
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<b>Chinese Fried Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaves</b>, the lotus leaf lent a distinctively fragrant aroma to the glutinous rice. A simple dish and delicious dish to further fill our stomachs.<br />
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Finally, desserts to end our sumptuous and unforgettable meal, <b>Sweetened Red Bean Paste</b>.<br />
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<b>Deep-Fried <i>Nian Gao</i> and Golden Sesame Seeds Balls</b>. Surprisingly, the deep-fried <i>nian gao</i> was actually pretty good!<br />
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Sous Chef Lai Chan Meng, one of the main chef behind the wok for putting up an unforgettable Chinese New Year meal for us.<br />
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Do check out <b>Checkers Cafe, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur</b>'s fabulous spread of Chinese New Year specialties and since it is a buffet package, you'll have other choices of international dishes such as fresh oysters, green mussels, tiger prawns, smoked salmon, roasted duck breast, roasted lamb leg, pan fried cod fillet with cod caviar, satay, sushi, french pastries, assorted desserts and ice-cream counter with chocolate fountains and many more!<br />
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<b>Reunion Buffet Dinner</b><br />
<i>22nd January 2012</i><br />
Price: RM 108++/person<br />
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<b>"Gong Xi Fa Cai" New Year Brunch</b><br />
<i>23rd - 24th January 2012, 12pm - 4pm</i><br />
Price: RM 75++/person<br />
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<b>Joy & Luck Buffet Lunch</b> (<i>Monday - Friday only</i>)<br />
<i>25th - 31st January 2012</i><br />
<i>2nd - 5th February 2012</i><br />
Price: RM 75++/person<br />
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<b>Prosperity Buffet Dinner</b> (<i>Monday - Friday only</i>)<br />
<i>23rd - 31st January 2012</i><br />
<i>1st - 6th February 2012</i><br />
Price: RM 85++/person<br />
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<i>* 50% discount for children between 4-12 and senior citizens of 55 years old and above.<br />
* Prices quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax.<br />
* <big><b><font color="red">38%</font></b></big></i> discount for <b>eatlah</b> blog readers (referral blog name must be quoted when making reservation).<br />
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For reservations, you may call Checkers Cafe at +603 2716 1000 extension 188 or fill up an online form at <a href="http://dorsettregency.com/kualalumpur/fnb-booking.php" target="_blank">http://dorsettregency.com/kualalumpur/fnb-booking.php</a>.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur,</i><br />
<i>172, Jalan Imbi,</i><br />
<i>55100 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2716 1000</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.147340, 101.715738</i> <br />
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How time flies and Christmas is coming again! We love to moan about it, but when <b>Christmas Day</b> comes round this year, the turkey will still find its way on to most of our plates.<br />
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During this merry season, let's celebrate good cheer with friends and family together at <b>Chatz Brasserie</b> from <b>PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur</b>. <br />
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On Christmas Day, it's a <b>marathon</b> affair at Chatz Brasserie with <b>10 full hours</b> of buffet at ONE exceptional price! Here's a teaser from part of the luxurious marathon buffet spreads lined up by Chatz Brasserie.<br />
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<b>Tenderloin Pate Platter</b></center><br />
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<b>Smoked Duck Breasts with Orange Coriander Salad</b></center><br />
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<b>Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Salad</b></center><br />
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<b>Potato Salad</b></center><br />
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<b>Turkey Loaf Roll with Mandarin Orange Salad</b></center><br />
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Of course, a Christmas meal isn't complete without turkey! This is bound to be a <b>turkey feast</b> from day till night! <span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing</b> served with natural glaze, cranberry sauce and buttered Brussels sprouts. <br />
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<b>Venison Stew with Celeriac</b></center><br />
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Some breads to go with our venison stew. Other than turkey, Christmas time is a heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Let's go sugar rush!<br />
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<b>Christmas Pudding</b></center><br />
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<b>Fruit Cake</b></center><br />
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<b>Assorted Christmas Cookies</b></center><br />
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<b>Stollen Bread</b></center><br />
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<b>Ginger Bread</b></center><br />
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Why not make Christmas Day dining easy this year? Celebrate at Chatz Brasserie to a traditional Christmas buffet marathon with all the trimmings and Christmas festivities.<br />
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<b>10-hour Marathon Buffet (25 December 2011)</b><br />
RM 88++ per adult<br />
RM 44++ per child*<br />
12pm - 10pm<br />
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<b>Merry Christmas Eve (Buffet Dinner)</b> <br />
RM 98++ per adult (with 1 glass of cocktail/mocktail)<br />
RM 49++ per child*<br />
7pm - 10:30pm<br />
<small>*<i>4 - 9 years old, below 4 years eat for free</i></small><br />
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UOB cardmembers, PARKROYAL KL and PARKROYAL Serviced Suites KL enjoy 20% discount when dining in, for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people. To make a booking or enquiries, please contact +603-2782 8378.<br />
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<small>**<i>Special thanks to <a href="http://www.chasingfooddreams.com/ target="_blank"">ChasingFoodDreams</a> and <a href="http://suiyingk.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-marathon-buffet-review-chatz.html" target="_blank">Sui Ying</a> for some of their photos!</i></small><br />
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Read my other post on <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2011/05/touch-of-nyonya-influence-by-chef.html">Chatz Brasserie</a>.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur,</i><br />
<i>Jalan Sultan Ismail,</i><br />
<i>50250 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2782 8378</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.14422, 101.71232</i> <br />
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We were delighted when we heard that we were invited to <b><a href="http://www.portoromano.my" target="_blank">Ristorante Porto Romano</a></b> for a food review. This melting port of Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Porto Romano, isn't new to us. <br />
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We first had <a href="http://www.portoromano.my" target="_blank">Porto Romano</a> many years back when it was still located at City Square, Kuala Lumpur and it was a good experience. Then it was relocated to The AmpWalk along Jalan Ampang due to the redevelopment of City Square. And now, Porto Romano has moved back to <b>The Intermark</b> / <b>DoubleTree</b> (formerly known as City Square) after spending two years at AmpWalk. <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This new resto-lounge outlet at The Intermark is the recent addition to the Porto Romano family. The other outlets are in Mont Kiara and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.<br />
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This Porto Romano's latest establishment is an elegant space well-hidden in a secluded basement food court at The Intermark along Jalan Tun Razak, KL. <br />
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Porto Romano offers a wonderful fusion cuisine that is a blend of Albanian-Italian-Mediterranean styled cooking with a rich menu and a vast selection of wines making this restaurant a place to spend an unforgettable evening.<br />
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The perfect Italian starter before we got down to the heavyweights of the night, balsamic vinegar and olive oil as bread dipping. <i>Buon appetito</i>!<br />
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<b><i>Verdure alla Griglia</i> - Grilled Vegetables</b> (RM 28), a colorful combination of grilled capsicums, aubergines, zucchini and topped with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. A Porto Romano's specialty.<br />
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<b><i>Insalata Porto Romano</i> - Porto Romano Salad</b> (RM 24), a seafood mix of squids, clams, mussels and prawns marinated in herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. <br />
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<b><i>Bisque di Gamberi</i> - Prawn Bisque</b> (RM 16), a luxurious, velvety and creamy soup; with the stocks made from crustacean shells while the broth made from pureed prawns and tomatoes.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b><i>Zuppa di coda di bue</i> - Ox-tail Soup</b> (RM 29), a thick soup that is hearty and rustic; another Porto Romano's specialty. It was easy to get hooked to this succulent soup with each spoonful.<br />
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<b><i>Zuppa alla Porto Romano</i> - Porto Romano Seafood Soup</b> (RM 24), using only fresh seafood, this eclectic combination brings out the essence of Porto Romano. <br />
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<b>Spaghetti Puttanesca</b> (RM 27), originated in the Naples area with a salty savory mix of Mediterranean anchovy fillets, capers, olives and aubergines. This dish has a powerful taste because the ingredients used are strong in flavors - my taste buds were tingling in anticipation!<br />
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<b><i>Pasta Nera con Calamari</i> - Squid Ink Pasta</b> (RM 35), freshly made fettuccine flavored with squid ink and cooked with calamari rings. Freshly made squid ink pasta is not easy to come by, it was cooked to a perfect <i>al dente</i>. At Porto Romano, customers are spoilt for choice with an extensive list of 18 types of pasta to choose from.<br />
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<b><i>Pizza al Pesto</i> - Pizza Pesto and Chicken</b> (RM 45), tomato sauce makes way for Pesto sauce in this to-die-for pizza. A definite must try here, where the standard tomato sauce base is traded in for a new inventive makeover which is not easily forgotten. <br />
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<b>Pizza al Toro</b> (RM 35), with toppings of beef pepperoni, beef bacon and beef pastrami. It certainly sounds bullish and we were indeed merry when we bit into this thin crust pizza! <br />
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While for pizza, there are 13 varieties ranging from the classic Pizza Magherita to the cheesy Pizza con Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheeses Pizza).<br />
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<b>Charbroiled Chicken Leg Spanish Style</b> (RM 32), succulent and juicy charbroiled boneless chicken leg topped with a well-balanced lemon-based sauce. It was one of our personal favorite!<br />
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Moussaka (RM 38), a Greek classic made from layers of grilled aubergine and minced lamb. We love moussaka and we tried making it once at home. The process of making moussaka can be relatively tedious.<br />
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<b><i>Stinco d'Agnello</i> - Braised Lamb Shank</b> (RM 38), braised in over fire for hours till tender and served in its own tomato-based gravy with side salad or spaghetti. A Porto Romano signature dish. <br />
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<b><i>Risotto Frutti di Mare</i> - Seafood Risotto</b> (RM 32), with Italian Arborio rice, assorted seafood and white wine cooked over a slow fire for at least 20 minutes. This perfectly cooked creamy risotto was well-flavored with the sweetness from the seafood and white wine. Porto Romano's mouth-watering risotto is definitely one of the dish that keep us coming back for more!<br />
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The friendly owner, Mr. <b>Eddie Wong</b> recommended us to pair the seafood risotto with a glass of white wine. <br />
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This attractive light yellow color <b>Vina Canepa Classico Chardonnay, Chile (2009)</b>, it was fresh and fruity. Indeed, it was like a good marriage with the seafood risotto!<br />
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Of course, our meals weren't complete until desserts showed itself, it ended with two desserts and coffees - <b>Caffe Latte</b> (RM 8). <br />
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<b><i>Torta di Mele</i> - Apple Pie</b> (RM 12), a twist to the classic apple pie served with custard sauce and vanilla ice cream. Thin layer of crispy pastry wrapped around the warm apple fillings that were strongly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and other spices. <br />
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<b>Tiramisu</b> (RM 15), Porto Romano's version of Tiramisu using the best coffee and almond liqueur was rich and heavy.<br />
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<b>Affogato</b> (RM 19), a traditional and popular Italian espresso-based treat made from a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of Kahlua liqueur and an espresso over it. Even though I'm a coffee lover, one sip of coffee at this time will turn me into a night owl!<br />
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Freshly brewed coffee from <b>Caffe Vergnano</b> (RM 6.50). Caffe Vergnano is a coffee company with a long and prestigious history; it was founded in Italy way back in 1882! Sadly, I taste it but the smell of "a perfect espresso" was wafting through the air. I'll definitely head back to Porto Romano during the day time to discover the aroma and atmosphere of this Italian coffee.<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Porto Romano is a bit on the pricey side but some of the dishes are pretty good. Their risottos, pizzas and pastas are our favorites. <br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Lot G, Lower Concourse,</i><br />
<i>The Intermark,</i><br />
<i>182, Jalan Tun Razak,</i><br />
<i>50400 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2162 6799</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 11am - 10pm.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.161084, 101.720266</i> <br />
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We were surprised and curious at the same time when we were told that this particular <i><b>popiah</b></i> stall is one of the must-have food whenever you're at the historical city of Malacca. <br />
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This most-sought after <i>popiah</i> stall is located at <b>Jalan Bunga Raya</b>, just right in front of <b>Madam's King Departmental Store</b>. It's best to drive and park by the road side instead of walking all the way there from Jonker Street under the hot sun - it's possible and we did it!.<br />
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Well, what makes this <i>popiah</i> special and different from the rest? It's <b>pork lard</b>! We couldn't resist not trying it despite knowing that too much pork lard might just give us heart attack. <br />
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There is a numbering queue system in place and we had to wait about 20 minutes for our <i>popiah</i>. No doubt this <i>popiah</i> stall is evidently popular with the tourists and locals as we observed the long queues braving the hot humid Melaka weather. <br />
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Each <i>popiah</i> costs <b>RM 3</b> for small and <b>RM 3.50</b> for big. For RM 0.50 more, we super-sized it and went for the big ones. It was big and definitely worth paying for!<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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Each <i>popiah</i> is filled with generous combination of eggs, bean sprouts, turnips, bean curds, peanuts, pork lards and dressed with sweet and chili sauce. The crispy and fragrant pork lard used definitely played a big role in making this <i>popiah</i> special. However, it was a little too sweet for us.<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Overall, it tasted okay except for the cloying sweetness. But it's worth the price and waiting for if you haven't try it. The next time we're there, we'll probably try to ask for a less sweet version. <br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Jalan Bunga Raya,</i><br />
<i>75200 Melaka</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens Mon - Sat from 1.30pm - 8pm and Sun from 1.30pm - 5.30pm.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>2.199685, 102.251347</i> <br />
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This time, we checked out <b>Urban</b>, an ideal "chill-out" venue where an excellent <b>3-Course Dinner</b> meal that doesn't burn a hole in the pocket. Urban is located at <b>Hotel Istana</b> in the centre of bustling Kuala Lumpur city - it is a contemporary western restaurant with an informal yet relaxing ambience.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Urban décor concept is of fashionably chic design within an ambience of sheer comfort and casual surrounding that displays different seating styles in an open Zen-styled setting. Urban definitely takes the warm and modern orange theme to the max!<br />
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Urban is ideal for presentations, launches and cosy gatherings with a comfortable capacity of 90 people for social or private get-togethers.<br />
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In essence, Urban resembles a culinary theatre, complete with a well-stocked wine-bar featuring over 300 international labels. Urban's signature meal is the <b>Urban Dinner</b> that consists of a <b>3-Course</b> dinner menu with a choice of appetizers, main courses and desserts for only <b>RM 135 nett</b>. There is also the <b>Gourmet Dinner</b> for <b>RM 175 nett</b> that comes with appetizer, gourmet special and dessert. All inclusive with coffee or tea and special homemade bread.<br />
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Urban's "Eclectic Fusion" menu defines the art of culinary, creativity and quality - the tantalizing <b>3-Course Dinner</b> menu selections are the mouth-watering house specialty. Spoiled with a choice of <b>15 appetizers</b>, before sinking your teeth into the servings of <b>17</b> choices of delectable <b>main dishes</b> and follows by <b>9</b> sinful indulgence <b>desserts</b>.<br />
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While waiting for dinner to be served, we were treated with <b>Poori Bread with Chicken Pate</b> first. We had <i>poori</i>, an Indian bread, with curry but with chicken pate, it was our first. The <i>poori</i> was nice - freshly fried, light, soft and flaky.<br />
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The second bread served was <b>Walnut Raisin Bread with Sun-dried Tomatoes Butter and Herb Butter</b>. The bread was warm, soft and nutty with a slightly sweet finish. <br />
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We were given a pre-teaser palate pleaser (<i>amuse-bouche</i>), the <b>Tom Yam Consomme with Laksa Noodles and Daikon Carpaccio</b>. <i>Amuse-bouche</i>, a French term, is different from appetizers as they are not ordered from a menu but are served according to the chef's selection. It is meant to prepare the guests for the meal and to offer a glimpse into the chef's approach to cooking.<br />
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Presented in a mini glass, this clear tomyam consomme was served with silky smooth <i>laksa</i> noodles, pineapple cubes, kaffir lime and ginger torch. It was our first consomme and it really hit the spot! The consomme was crystal clear yet it was packed with intense <i>tomyam</i> flavor - it requires great skill to achieve a clear consomme soup like this! <br />
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<b>Daikon Carpaccio</b>, a thinly sliced white radish wrapped with filling of minced prawns, herbs and dressed with droplets of <i>wasabi</i> mayo. Such a beautiful sight.<br />
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Our appetizers arrived shortly after our taste bud revitalization from the refreshing <i>amuse-bouche</i>. <b>Foie Gras served with Exotic Fruit Chutney, Birgrade Sauce, and Golden Mango Sorbet</b> was unlike any <i>foie gras</i> that we have tasted before. The sweet and sour of the fruit chutney, birgrade sauce and mango sorbet when combined with the rich buttery flavor of <i>foie gras</i> delights the senses in an unimaginable way.<br />
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<b>Smoked Duck Breast with Jasmine Tea Fragrance, Cured Foie Gras and Rocket Salad</b> was like a piece of art! The tender slices of duck breast were smoked with jasmine tea, brown sugar, rice and thyme for that smoky aroma. A slab of <i>foie gras</i> was cured using port wine, maldon sea salt, chopped thyme, brandy and served over a spiced bread made from cinnamon powder, 5 spices, garlic and onion powders. Impressive commitment to meticulously prepare this dish!<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Quail Wrapped with Beef Bacon Strip, Braised Le Puy Lentils, Pètit Salad and Red Grape Jus</b>, partly de-boned quail baked to perfection with slight peppery braised puy lentils from France in a grape sauce made with <i>au jus</i> (it's own juice) and red wine.<br />
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<b>Bay Scallop with Creamy Tagliatelle Leek Fondue and Saffron</b>, fresh pan seared bay scallop swims in a creamy sauce flavored with luxurious Saffron filaments from Spain, tagliatelle-shaped leeks and topped with <i>tobiko</i> eggs.<br />
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<b>Sake Cured Salmon with Avocado Mash, Crème Fraiche and Tomato Basil Sorbet</b>, fresh Norwegian salmon marinated in a vacuum bag with <i>sake</i>, vanilla bean and olive oil for overnight. The <i>sake</i> gave a rich flavor that doesn't overwhelm the salmon while the tomato basil sorbet tantalized our palate as a fitting finish to this dish.<br />
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<b>Tiger Prawn served with Root Vegetables, Coriander Dressing and Garden Herbs</b>, pan fried tiger prawn with olive oil, root vegetable, carrot brunoise, white radish, celery, coriander dressing and garnished with seaweed and bonito flakes.<br />
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<b>Soup of Smoked Garlic, Chicken Roll and Sweet Pepper Stew on Toasted Brioche</b>, sweet pepper stewed with smoked garlic, olive oil, herbs, drizzled with balsamic and accompanied with marinated chicken spring roll over a slice of toasted brioche.<br />
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As we finished our appetizers, we were served with <b>Calamansi Sorbet Infused with Sour Plum</b> to cleanse our palate. It was a divine jumble of sweetness and citrusy sourness.<br />
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After the "intermission" sorbet, the main courses arrived shortly. <b>Lamb Loin with Vanilla Date Compote, Cheese Ravioli, Rosti and Fresh Thyme Sauce</b>, the Australian lamb loin was perfectly done with a little lift from the thyme sauce and sweetened date compote.<br />
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<b>Fillet Mignon paired with Seaweed Butter Blue Leg Prawn and Mushroom Ragout</b> was one of the recommended main course and certainly it didn't disappoint! The fillet mignon was juicy and tender - the best of both worlds in one dish.<br />
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<b>Black Angus Rib Eye with Russet Potato "Millefeuille" and Jus</b>, it was a 120-days grain fed black angus rib eye grilled to medium finish perfection. It was deliciously juicy and tender! We also loved how the chef put in a well-balance marinade for all the meats without overpowering the subtleness of its natural flavors. <br />
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Of the 4 selections under the <b>Gourmet Special</b>, we tried the <b>Grain Fed Short Ribs Fall-Off-The-Bone paired with Tasty Gravy and Creamy Potatoes</b>, it was a huge meaty rib with the exact fall-off-the-bone tender texture as described in the menu! Long and slow cooking made the ribs moist and tender with a crisp crust sweet barbecue sauce. <br />
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The other gourmet special we tried was the <b>Oven Baked Lobster with Mustard and Brandy with Truffle Mash</b>. The lobster weighed about 700gm, baked with Dijon mustard brandy, cheese, cream and served with mashed potato tinged with the heavenly essence of truffle.<br />
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More difficult choices to be made for desserts with 9 selections of sinful desserts with each sounding better than the one before. A towering <b>Strawberry Millefeuille with Vanilla Custard and Strawberry Black Pepper Coulis</b>, it looked too pretty to be eaten! The vanilla custard gave a wonderful sweetness flavor that balanced with the sourness of the fresh strawberry cuts while the thin layers of filo pastry shattered into shards of lightweight buttery in each bite. It was a combination of good texture and uncomplicated flavors.<br />
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<b>Tiramisu with Pistachio Biscotti and Vanilla Ice Cream</b>, the resulting combination of tiramisu, pistachio biscotti and house-made vanilla ice cream from Madagascar vanilla beans was decently pleasant.<br />
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<b>Caramelized Mango with Puff Pastry and Passion Fruit Sorbet</b>, the sweet caramelized mango melted in our mouth which complemented the warm flaky buttery puff pastry. A spoonful of the passion fruit sorbet was a great way to get everyone in the tropical frame of mind. <br />
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The other dessert that grabbed everyone's attention that night was the <b>Lime Caramel Chocolate, Biscuit Strudel and Strawberry served with Hot Lime Caramel</b>. This signature dessert is served in a big stylish glass bowl with a piece of lime chocolate, biscuit crumbs and strawberries.<br />
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Hot molten lime caramel was poured in and turned it into a swamp of sinful indulgence immediately. All of us had our share of fun scooping into this bowl of mess like a little child - best eaten while it's hot!<br />
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<b>Vanilla Soufflé with Vanilla Ice Cream</b>, this hot souffle was fluffy, light, crispy on top, slightly moist in the center and served with a vanilla ice cream. It was simply wonderful!<br />
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<b>Chocolate Lava Gateaux served with Chocolate Ice Cream</b>, the sight of the rich lava chocolate oozing out of the gateaux and a taste of the cold chocolate sorbet sent us shivers of excitement.<br />
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<b>Chef Sharusmizal</b>, the man behind the range of culinary delights at Urban who enjoys to flirt with complementing flavors while staying true to original taste. Most of the dishes we had were outstanding in terms of quality and also in portion.<br />
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Stripping them apart, the appetizers are RM 45 nett per dish, the mains are RM85 nett per dish and the desserts are RM35 nett per dish. However, as a <b>3-Course Dinner</b> you get an unbelievable <b>RM135 nett</b> per person, or <b>RM 175 nett</b> per person for the <b>3-Course Gourmet Special</b>. All topped off with coffee or tea and special homemade bread.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Lobby Level, East Wing, </i><br />
<i>Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<i>73, Jalan Raja Chulan,</i><br />
<i>50200 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2141 9988 ext: 3691</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens Mon - Fri from 12m - 2.30pm for carvery lunch and 6.30pm - 10pm for dinner. Saturdays open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.149536, 101.709558</i> <br />
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It was a beautiful Sunday morning and this time, we were invited for a review at <b>PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur</b> serving gourmet sandwiches. <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hot Gossip</b> is a cafe located at PARKROYAL KL serving gourmet sandwiches and hearty pies. The simple and trendy cafe also serves a medley of pastries, healthy Japanese <i>makis</i>, Haagen Dazs ice-creams, a fine selection of cheese, ice-blended coffee drinks, espresso, specialty latte, high-grade teas, fruit smoothies and local delights.<br />
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The moment we stepped in, our eyes widen at the sight of these lovely little chocolates. <br />
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Delicious-looking chocolates in a variety of flavors; from <b>White Truffle</b> to <b>Almond Gianduja</b> and cost RM 2.20++ each.<br />
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Our meals started off with a selection of drinks, one of it was the <b>Spanish Cucumber and Vanilla Latte</b> (RM 18). Cucumber and coffee?!? It actually tasted pretty good! The cucumber essence syrup gave a distinctive accent flavor to the sweet vanilla latte.<br />
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Hot <b>Caramel Chocolate</b> (RM 18), made from caramel sauce, Sipping chocolate and fresh milk.<br />
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A wide-ranging tea (RM 15) selection ranging from <b>Earl Grey</b> to <b>Apricot Ceylon</b>, from <b>Japanese Green</b> to <b>Lemon Chamomile</b> and <b>Peppermint</b>. The white and brown crystallized sugar sticks were an elegant addition to the tea table.<br />
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Refreshing <b>Tropical Smoothie</b> (RM 18), made from a blend of fresh pineapple, mango, peach and topped with whipped cream. <br />
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<b>Chicken Tandoori Sandwich</b> (RM 20), made with cold sliced tandoori chicken marinated with a layer of yoghurt sauce.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Irish Stew Pie</b> (RM 22), made with minced lamb, onions, carrots, potatoes and herbs.<br />
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<b>Beef and Mushroom Pie</b> (RM 22), made with stewed tender beef, mushrooms and carrots in a tomato-based sauce.<br />
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<b>Chicken Cream Pie</b> (RM 20), made with creamy chunks of chicken and green peas.<br />
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Bored of your regular classic egg mayo sandwich? Try out this <b>Curry Egg Mayo Sandwich</b> (RM 18). With a dash of added curry powder to the egg mayo, it was surprisingly tasty. The flavors combination created one exciting sandwich!<br />
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<b>Crab Mayo Sandwich </b>(RM 26), made with flaked crab meat and mayonnaise sauce. <br />
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<b>Chicken Cilantro Sandwich</b> (RM 25), fiery blend of shredded chicken with cilantro herbs.<br />
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<b>Thai Tuna Sandwich</b> (RM 23), made with flaked light tuna, onions and herbs.<br />
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<b>Cheese Platter</b> with a selection of cheese varieties in large chunks or bite-size fresh from the cheese board. Immediately, we all had a cheesy grin that started our Sunday morning right.<br />
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<b>Chef's Special Curry Puff</b> (RM 2.80), it was indeed special - golden brown firm texture pastry with a strong hint of spices. The filling was spicy and rich with flavors.<br />
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<b>Egg Curry Puff</b> (RM 2.80), with curried potatoes filling and a slice of hard-boiled egg. But we still preferred the Chef's Special as the taste was more intense.<br />
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<b>Sausage Rolls</b> (RM 6), who doesn't love a sausage wrapped in buttery flaky pastry coated with black and white sesame seeds?! It reminded me of uni-days, when I used to throw in couple of frozen sausage rolls into the oven before heading out for lectures every morning. <br />
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<b>Apple Raisin and Banana Danish</b> (RM 4/each), best eaten while it's warm!<br />
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Hot Gossip also offers an array of delectable cakes and desserts for all dessert lovers alike.<br />
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From <b>Strawberry Flan Cake</b> (RM 70), <b>Dragon Fruit Mousse Cake</b> (RM 13), <b>Tiramisu Cake</b> (RM 13) to many more!<br />
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<b>Mixed Fruit Yoghurt</b> (from RM 12), create your own yoghurt with your favorite choices of fresh imported and local fruits. <br />
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We heard that their <b>Rojak</b> was popular and decided to give it a try too. The sauce tasted different from the Penang version, it was less dark in color, stickier and sweeter.<br />
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Hot Gossip's casual atmosphere contributes to a perfect place for a quick bite or a small chat over a catch-up with friends. This cafe also offers complimentary WiFi for its dine-in guests.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Main Lobby, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<i>Jalan Sultan Ismail,</i><br />
<i>50250 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2147 0088</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 8am - 8pm</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.14422, 101.71232</i> <br />
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<b>Restaurant Mei Six Hin</b> (美食轩) is a newly opened Chinese restaurant located at <b>Prima Sri Gombak</b> in Batu Caves and the result of many years of hard work by <b>Chef Steven Cheng</b> and his wife. <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chef Steven Cheng brings his passion of cooking back to the tables with many years of vast experience from various top Chinese restaurants. Even celebrities from Hong Kong like Eric Tsang (曾志偉) had quietly made a table reservation for Chef Steven's private cooking.<br />
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First to arrive was a large hotpot casserole <b><i>Poon Choi</i></b> (盆菜, RM 168 for small / RM 268 for large) and we were gripped with excitement as we opened the lid.<br />
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<i>Poon choi</i>, <i>pun choi</i>, <i>poon choy</i>) is a traditional communal banquet dish served in a huge tub and often eaten during festivals. Preparing <i>poon choi</i> is a tedious process; from steaming to deep frying, pan grilling, poaching, roasting, braising and then carefully layered to achieve the synergy between the layers of ingredients.<br />
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This wonderful one-pot feast is stuffed with chock-full of decadent treasures such as roast pork, roast duck, steamed chicken, scallops, sweet and spicy prawns, sea cucumbers, fish maw, dried oysters, pork trotters, mushrooms and "abalone" slices. For those who prefers a more lavish ingredients with real abalone, it will be RM 250 for small or RM 500 for large. <br />
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We asked for white rice as the glorified gravy was simply irresistible!<br />
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A definite must-have dish from Chef Steven, the <b>Shanghai Style Dried Chili Chicken</b> (RM 15/20/30, 上海辣子鸡). These delicious deep-fried chicken pieces melded with the intense aroma of the wok and the spicy heat from the dried chilies. It was so good that we had to order another plate as the first one was polished off within minutes!<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Pork Ribs with Italian Sauce</b> (RM 18/30/45, 香草排骨), the slices of pork ribs were surprisingly tender and coated with a balance of sweet and sour sauce seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs. <br />
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<b>Garoupa Rolls in Supreme Broth</b> (RM 18/30, 麒麟斑片), steamed thick garoupa slices wrapped with crunchy snow peas and dressed with a golden supreme broth. Generally, fresh deep sea garoupa fish has a firm meaty texture and delicate flavor. The nicely thickened supreme broth was not overpowering but a little mild for my preference. <br />
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A newly created dish from Chef Steven, the <b>Steamed Lotus Leaf with Chicken and Chinese Ham</b> (RM 18, 荷叶云腿鸡). The lotus leaf helps in preserving the moist and flavors of the wrapped marinated chicken, mushroom and <b>Jin Hua ham</b> (金華火腿). Besides that, it imbues an earthy aroma and imparts it to the wrapped chicken.<br />
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The moment the wrapped leaf was opened, we could almost "see" the flavors rising up. According to Chef Steven, a thin slice of expensive Jinhua ham was used to lend a faint smoky saltiness to the wrapped ingredients. It's like the Chinese's version of <i>jamón ibérico</i> ham from Spain!<br />
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<b>Stir Fried Asparagus with Lily Bulb, Pine Nuts and Macadamia</b> (RM 12/18/25, 佛门正果), it was a vibrant medley of flavors with a splash of crunchy nutty taste. <br />
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Yet another signature dish from Chef Steven, the <b>Salt Baked Tilapia Fish</b> (RM 25) or also known as "Suet San Fei Wu" (雪山飞狐, The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain) as the fish was covered with salt resembling a white snowy mountain. It was funny, shouldn't it be "Suet San Fei Yu" (雪山飞鱼, The Flying Fish of Snowy Mountain) instead?<br />
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The salt absorbs the heat and turns into a hard crust that seals in the flavor and moisture without making the fish tastes overly salty. It took about 45 minutes to bake this fish over the wok with slow heat till perfection.<br />
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The fish was also stuffed with chopped chili, ginger, shallot, garlic and some <i>dong quai</i> to give a delightful fragrant to the fish. It was the best salt baked fish we've ever eaten! <br />
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During meals, we toasted almost continuously with glasses being clanked to shouts of <i>ganbei</i>. Instead of the usual Western wines that get all the attention these days, we opted for traditional Chinese wines that are often neglected. Chinese food with Chinese wines, that's the way it should be!<br />
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<b>Aged Shaoxing Rice Wine</b> (绍兴花雕酒) is one of the oldest Chinese wine with a history of over 2,400 years from China. For several thousand years this has been the preferred alcoholic beverage of the Chinese and widely used in Chinese cuisine. This amber-colored wine with 16.5% alcohol content emits an enchanting aroma that warms up our stomach and invigorates blood circulation. I became "red" instantly.<br />
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The next wine we had was <b>Kuei Hua Chen Chiew</b> (桂花陈酒). Made from well-chosen flowers in bud, it was sweet, light and refreshing. This will be particularly popular with young adults and women.<br />
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Meal hats off and compliments to <b>Chef Steven Cheng</b> and his wife, Winnie. They are such humble and fantastic host!<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Restaurant Mei Six Hin is a hidden treasure for those seeking for scrumptious classy Chinese cuisine. Most of his dishes were well executed and we're definitely going back to Chef Steven Cheng for more of his creations soon!<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>G-62, Jalan Prima SG 3/1,</i><br />
<i>Prima Sri Gombak,</i><br />
<i>68100 Selangor</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>012-359 3109 (Steven) / 017-279 9927 (Winnie)</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily for lunches and dinners. Close every fortnight Monday.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
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<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.238211, 101.701179</i> <br />
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<a href="http://visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264337" target="_blank">Gyeongbokgung (경복궁)</a>, also known as Gyeongbok Palace, is a royal palace located in central district (Jongno-gu) of Seoul. It is the main and largest palace of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name of the palace, <b>Gyeongbokgung</b>, translates in English as the "<b>Palace of Shining Happiness</b>."<br />
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Gyeongbokgung is easily accessible by Subway Line #3 - <b>Gyeongbokgung Station</b> (Exit #5) and Subway Line #5 - <b>Ganghwamun Station</b> (400m walk from Exit #2). <br />
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The admission fee for adults (age 19 - 64) is KRW 3,000 (RM 8.55), youths (age 7 - 18) is KRW 1,500 (RM 4.28) and age 6 or below is free of charge. Gyeongbokgung operates from <b>9:00am - 6:00pm</b> (March - October) / <b>9:00am - 5:00pm</b> (November - February) and is <b>closed every Tuesday</b>.<br />
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Gyeongbokgung was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo, the first king and the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. <br />
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The majority of the palace was razed to the ground during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598) and the palace site was left in ruins for the next three centuries. Only in 1867, the palace buildings were reconstructed and Gyeongbokgung again became an iconic symbol for the Korean nation and the Korean royal family. <br />
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Once again in 1911 during the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Japanese government systematically destroyed most of the buildings within Gyeongbokgung and only few survived. Only from 1989, the South Korean government started a 40-years initiative to rebuild the structures that were destroyed.<br />
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One of the highlight of Gyeongbokgung had to be the <b>change of the guards</b> ceremony every hourly from 10am - 4pm in front of the <b>Gwanghwamun</b> Gate (광화문, the Main and South Gate of Gyeongbokgung) and Heungnyemun Gate (흥례문, the Second Inner Gate). <span class="fullpost"><br />
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This ceremony first took place in 1469 and it is re-enacted with the guards dressed in bright traditional uniforms of red, yellow and blue, complete with weapons; and they "change" to the sound of drums.<br />
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The royal guards marching out from the Gwanghwamun gate with their colorful flags.<br />
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You can get up close with the guards for photo taking but we're not too sure about touching them. We wouldn't dare to. Especially standing next to them as they loomed over you with a weapon in their hand, it was best not to mess with them.<br />
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<b>Free guided tours</b> by Korean lady dressed in their traditional hanbok is available in front of the <b>Information Office</b> inside Heungnyemun Gate (the Second Inner Gate). <br />
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The tour takes approximately one hour and the schedule is as follows:<br />
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* English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30<br />
* Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30<br />
* Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00<br />
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After entering Geunjeongmun (근정문, the Third Inner Gate), we arrived at <b>Geunjeongjeon</b> (근정전, the Throne Hall). Geunjeongjeon, is the throne hall where the king formally granted audiences to his officials, gave declarations of national importance, and greeted foreign envoys and ambassadors. <br />
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Inside the compound, there are these small stone pillars leading up towards Geunjeongjeon with numbers engraved on them. They are known as the "rank stones". When official events were held, the civil officials would line up according to rank behind the relevant stone. <br />
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On the ceiling above the Throne Hall, a lifelike dragon painting emphasizes the King's nobility. <br />
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We had a nice quiet walk within the inner chambers exploring every nook and cranny. Getting off this area, you have two directions to choose from. To the left from the Throne Hall, you have the <b>Gyeonghoeru Pavilion</b> (경회루, Royal Banquet Hall) sitting on an island of man-made lake. Sadly, we missed this out as we happily turned right to the museum pagoda.<br />
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The skyscraping pagoda resting atop the <b>National Folk Museum</b> of Korea can be seen from afar. Don't think we can visit the pagoda at all, it's probably just for display purposes.<br />
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Tickets for Gyeongbokgung are also valid for the National Folk Museum and the <a href="http://www.gogung.go.kr/eng/index.jsp" target="_blank">National Palace Museum</a> (located near the main entrance of Gwanghwamun Gate). We couldn't visit the National Palace Museum as it was <b>closed every Monday</b>.<br />
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The National Folk Museum presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of ordinary Korean people. Here you can fully immerse yourselves in the past domestic and agricultural lifestyles, and learn about Korea's cultural beliefs.<br />
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It might get a little boring after awhile especially if you're not the type who appreciates history. <br />
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How we wished to have a money printing factory and used these money with our faces on it!<br />
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A mini street located next to the pagoda museum is a recreation of vintage 70s Korean village complete with vintage boutique, coffee house, vintage music records store and comic book shop.<br />
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Then, we walked back out of the museum grounds into the main part of Gyeongbokgung heading towards the <b>Hyangwonji Lake</b> (향원지).<br />
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<b>Hyangwonjeong Pavilion</b> (향원정, "Pavilion of Far-Reaching Fragrance"), is a small two-story hexagonal pavilion constructed on an artificial island of a lake named Hyangwonji and a bridge named Chwihyanggyo (취향교, "Bridge Intoxicated with Fragrance") connects it to the palace grounds. <br />
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Right up north to the lake is the private royal residence built by King Gojong known as <b>Geoncheonggung</b> (건청궁). In 1895, Empress Myeongseong, the wife of King Gojong, was brutally assassinated by the Japanese agents at Geoncheonggung. Her body was raped, cut, burned and buried near the residence. Haunted by the experiences of the incident, King Gojong left the palace and since then, the royal family never returned to Gyeongbokgung.<br />
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The next stop was <b>Jibokjae </b>(집옥재, "Hall of Collecting Jade"). Located next to Geoncheonggung Residence, Jibokjae is a two-story private library used by King Gojong. Jibokjae is flanked by Parujeong (팔우정) to the left, an octagonal two-story pavilion that was constructed to store books.<br />
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Reaching the end of our Gyeongbokgung journey, we arrived to the North Gate known as Sinmumun (신무문). Going through Sinmumun, we caught a glimpse of <b>Cheongwadae</b> (청와대) or also known as "<b>The Blue House</b>" with <b>Mount Bukhansan</b> (북한산) in the backdrop. Cheongwadae is the executive office and official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea.<br />
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To say that we were disappointed would have been an understatement, so don't put your expectations too high. Gyeongbokgung is very reminiscent of "<b>The Forbidden City</b>" in China, although on a much smaller scale and less grandeur. Still, this is the royal palace and it's definitely a must-visit in Seoul! <br />
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It's best to go early with the free one-hour tour guide because knowledge of the historical background will make the trip a lot more interesting than wandering off by yourself. We arrived late and missed out some. Hence, we weren't able to truly appreciate Gyeongbokgung's bygone era. <br />
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Only after researching and blogging about Gyeongbokgung, we've learnt so much and impressed with the efforts to protect the ground, culture and history of it! We hope to catch a different perspective Gyeongbokgung in the near future maybe during the fall season.<br />
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With over 40 years of legacy in churning out silky smooth porridge, this to-die-for <b>Loa Yau Kee Porridge</b> stall was once located on a <i>kaki-lima</i> (five-foot-way) at Medan Pasar many many years back. Now, the owners of Loa Yau Kee has made a strategic alliance with the famous <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2011/10/restoran-soong-kee-jalan-tun-tan-siew.html">Soong Kee Beef Noodles</a> by sharing its premise. <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Located at the intersections of Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin (across RHB Bank), this area is perpetually traffic jam with no proper parking spots. Well, at least now we can enjoy the porridge inside Soong Kee's shop with the comfort of air-conditioning minus the bad weather and the choking bus fumes.<br />
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<b>Pork Intestines Porridge</b> (RM 4.50), this is like the best bowl of <i>chu chap</i> (mixed pork) porridge that I've ever had! The porridge was silky smooth with generous loads of fresh <i>chu chap</i> and lots of oversize crunchy deep-fried <i>chu cheong</i> (pork intestines). Even for Ann who is never a fan of internal pork spare-parts and never tried <i>chu chap</i> porridge before in her life, changed her perceptions on <i>chu chap</i> porridge! It is so irresistible and addictive (MSG!) till we checked in here at least once a month!<br />
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<b>Fish Porridge</b> (RM 4.50), served with a plate of freshly sliced raw <i>wan yu</i> (carp), ginger julienne, spring onions, coriander and drizzled with fragrant sesame oil. Adding it into the piping hot plain porridge cooked the thinly sliced raw fish almost instantly.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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For those who prefer less meat in their diet, you might want to go for <b>Plain Porridge with Pork Intestines</b> (RM 4.50) only. Velvety smooth white porridge without <i>chu chap</i> but overloaded with crunchy sinful deep-fried <i>chu cheong</i> instead! I'd still prefer with <i>chu chap</i>, it's more filling though.<br />
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Loa Yau Kee also serves Chicken Porridge, Minced Pork Balls Porridge, Plain Porridge and highly recommended <b>Smooth Steamed Chicken</b> (RM 4) to go with a bowl of heart-warming porridge. <br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Loa Yau Kee opens from 5pm to 10pm but it's best to go early to avoid the crowd. RM 4.50 for such porridge is still considerably affordable by Kuala Lumpur's standards and the best part is, you'll get to indulge in two of the best eateries at a single location. <br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>86, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee,</i><br />
<i>50000 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>017-2727 507</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens from Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm. Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.147325, 101.696701</i> <br />
<b>Map:</b> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Started after World War II in 1945, this pre-<i>merdeka</i> <b>Restoran Soong Kee</b> is well-known for their famous <b>Beef Ball Noodles</b>. Located at the intersections of Jalan Tun H.S. Lee and Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin (across RHB Bank), this area is perpetually traffic jam with no proper parking spots. For convenience sake, there is another outlet located at <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2010/03/hutong-lot-10-bukit-bintang-kl.html">Lot 10 Hutong</a>. <br />
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Still, this is like one of THE place to be when it comes to beef ball noodles. The famous springy thin Hakka noodles topped with finely minced pork cooked with the requisite family's secret concoction of herbs and spices (RM 5 for small, RM 6 for big). <br />
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Mixing the minced pork sauce and noodles together for a sinfully delicious and satisfying meal. <br />
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Bouncy and springy <b>Beef Balls</b> (RM 6 for small, RM 10 for big), with texture similar to fish balls.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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A good beef ball noodle normally comes with a great chili sauce.<br />
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Generous bowl of beef consomme filled with mixed beef slices, tripe and tendon (RM 6 for small, RM 10 for big). Everything was so tender!<br />
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Surprises were endless at Restoran Soong Kee as we were given free <i>gelato</i> to try from a small freezer kiosk located inside the restaurant. <br />
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<b>JezRipe Fresh Fruit <i>Gelato</i></b> is locally made from 100% fresh fruits, low sugar content and doesn't contain any dairy ingredients. We used to stock up on our favorite flavors like Coconut, <i>Durian</i> and Strawberries when it was still RM 3/cup. It shot up to RM 4 and we stopped buying it!<br />
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We <i>loveeeee</i> coconut ice-cream and can hardly find it here; it's a must-eat whenever we traveled to Bangkok. JezRipe's coconut <i>gelato</i> is decently smooth with a real and rich coconut flavor. This was our temporary fix for coconut ice-cream cravings.<br />
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The strawberries flavor is pretty good too, it's a little sourish and sweetish at the same time with bits of strawberries in it.<br />
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For <i>durian</i> lovers, the <i>durian</i> flavor is strong and rich - we couldn't resist not having another cup while driving back home! <br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Parking and traffic jam can be a nightmare, it's best to go late or during Saturday evening. The other main attraction here is the <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2011/10/loa-yau-kee-porridge-jalan-tun-hs-lee.html">Loa Yau Kee Porridge</a> stall located right outside the restaurant.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>86, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee,</i><br />
<i>50000 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>017-2727 507</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens from Mon - Sat 11am - 10:30pm. Closed on Sunday and Public Holiday.</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.147325, 101.696701</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Chinese tapas</b> represents the most successful fusion of Chinese flavors with a Spanish aesthetic. The best way to think of it is as small plates of various Chinese foods cooked in different styles either steamed, braised, pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried or roasted.<br />
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This September and October, <b>Tai Zi Heen</b> will be featuring over 15 premium dishes for just <b>RM 10++</b> per dish. Diners get to experience a perfect dining style where a variety of items are presented in tapas portion, ideal for business lunch or informal get-together.<br />
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Tai Zi Heen is a fine dining Chinese restaurant located on the first floor of <b>Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur</b> on Jalan Conlay. With an intimate and luxurious atmosphere, Tai Zi Heen has a seating capacity for 180 people with 5 private dining rooms.<br />
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Below are the delectable contemporary Chinese tapas that Executive Chef Alex Leung and Assistant Chef Liang prepared for us.<br />
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<b>Steamed Spinach Dumplings filled with Prawn</b>.<br />
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<b>Steamed Prawn Dumplings with Dried Scallops</b>.<br />
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<b>Smoked Duck Rolls with Preserved Egg and Ginger</b>. Awkward combination on paper but it was a masterful fusion of flavors, all-in-one!<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b>Chilled Marinated Seashell and Jellyfish with Garlic and Preserved Vegetables</b>.<br />
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<b>Eight Treasure Sun Dried Seafood Soup</b>.<br />
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<b>Thai-style Shark's Fin Soup</b>. It was indeed Thai-style, the taste was rather unusual and overwhelming for those prefering the usual Chinese-styled shark fin soup.<br />
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<b>Batter-Fried Grouper Fillets with Mango Salsa</b>.<br />
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<b>Sauteed Prawns with Fried Garlic, Shallots and Dried Chilies</b>.<br />
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<b>Wok-Fried Squid with Black Beans</b>.<br />
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<b>Wok-Fried Fish Fillet with Celery</b>.<br />
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<b>Wok-Fried Beef with Leeks and Ginger</b>.<br />
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<b>Crispy Boneless Chicken with Coffee Barbecue Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Baked Honey Scented Chicken Wings with Sesame</b>.<br />
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<b>Stir-Fried Sliced Duck with Chili Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Steamed Bean Curd with Oyster Sauce and Dried Shrimp</b>.<br />
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<b>Stir-Fried Okra with Dried Shrimp</b>.<br />
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<b>Fried Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish</b>.<br />
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<b>Deep-Fried Eggplant with Salt and Pepper</b>. It was flavorful, well-seasoned and not overdone.<br />
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<b>Singapore-style Fried <i>Meehoon</i></b>.<br />
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<b>Steamed Scallop <i>Siew Mai</i></b>.<br />
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<b>Steamed Beef Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese</b>. The beef balls were crunchy and bouncy with stuffed cheese melting out. <br />
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<b>Deep-Fried Prawns Coated with Sesame Seeds in Sweet and Sour Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Batter-Fried Whitebait Fish with Spiced Salt</b>.<br />
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<b>Spicy Braised Mutton with Bean Curd Stick</b>.<br />
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For <b>RM 10++</b> per dish, this promotion is available only during <b>weekday</b> from <b>1 September until 31 October</b> for <b>lunch</b> at 12:00pm to 2:30pm. For reservations, please contact the Restaurant Manager at 03-2170 8888.<br />
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As for desserts, we had some off the ala-carte menu since they are not part of the promotion. <b>Chilled Mango Puree with Vanilla Ice-cream, Sago and Pomelo</b> (RM 11++). It was amazingly sublime; smooth and sweet mango puree, creamy melting vanilla ice-cream and pomelo sacs that gave a balance tinge of tangy bitterness.<br />
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<b>Lemongrass Jelly with Aloe Vera and Lime Sorbet</b> (RM 10.50++). The simple yet sophisticated jelly was made from infused lemongrass water. It was light but once combined with the tangy lime sorbet, it tasted like Taiwanese <i>aiyu ping</i> (iced lime jelly).<br />
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<b>Tong Yuen in Almond Milk</b> (RM 15++). It was heart warming with classic Chinese sweet glutinous rice dumplings filled with black sesame. Each bite was pleasantly chewy, with the sweetness tempered by a sip of almond milk.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Level 2,</i><br />
<i>Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur,</i><br />
<i>4, Jalan Conlay,</i><br />
<i>50450 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2170 8888</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.150156, 101.714517</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A palatial air of authenticity is immediately apparent upon walking through the doors of <b>Trishna</b> where authentic Northern Indian dining is a cultural experience.<br />
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On entering Trishna, you are welcomed by a passage to the unique colorful world of Bollywood. This unassuming restaurant is tucked away at level B1 of Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur; opened since June 2011 after relocating from Damansara Intan.<br />
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Trishna's new romantic interior combines seductive Indian richness and sparkle, with moody, dramatic lighting. This restaurant reflects an eclectic mix of the modern Indian craftsmanship in a sophisticated and stylish setting.<br />
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Decorated with expensive Indian art, design and culture, you get to learn and enjoy as well the beauty of India without having to travel there.<br />
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True to its root, Trishna hired chefs from different parts of India with respective specialties to ensure that the food served is authentic; just like how it's prepared back in India.<br />
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While we were waiting for everyone to arrive, we had some <b><i>Papadums</i> with Mint Chutney</b> dipping. These thin handmade <i>papadums</i> were more crispy and deliciously flavored with herbs in comparison to those average <i>papadums</i> out there.<br />
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For drinks, we had <b>Lassi</b> (~RM 6); a traditional Indian beverage made by blending yogurt with water, salt, or spices until frothy. While the <b>Mango Lassi</b> is probably the most well know sweet Lassi to everyone, many variations exist. The salted lassi are made with yogurt, water, salt and and ground cumin powder while the <b>Sweet Lassi</b> are made the same way by omitting the salt and substitute it with sugar. Most of us have never tasted the traditional <b>Salted Lassi</b> before, it can be somewhat of an acquired taste but it had a nice spiced aroma in it.<br />
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We also tried <b><i>Jal Jeera</i></b> / <b>Cumin Water</b> (~RM 5), can best described as Indian spiced and salty lemonade which is a popular refreshment in during hot days. It has an unique flavor similar to the salted lassi and also known to be good for digestion. <br />
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First to arrive was the <b><i>Murgh Malai Tikka</i></b> (~RM 16), irresistible, tender, creamy and fragrant pieces of chicken marinated with yogurt, cheese and grilled to perfection in a <i>tandoor</i> (clay oven). One of our favorite must-have!<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b><i>Amritsari</i> Fish</b> (~RM 17), an authentic mouth-watering boneless deep-fried fish prepared with egg, yogurt, thymol seeds and fresh spices from the land of <i>punjab</i>. Named after the city where it originated, this dish is a popular street food of Amritsar.<br />
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<b><i>Hara Bhara</i> Kebab</b> (~RM 15), a tasty alternative for those who love kebabs but are vegetarian. It was filled with aromatic spices, healthy ingredients and an amazing taste.<br />
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A heaping basket of fresh <b>Garlic Naan</b> (~RM 8), <b>Plain Naan</b> (~RM 4) and <b>Tandoori Roti</b> (~RM 4), thin and freshly out of the <i>tandoor</i>. Excellent staple accompaniment to the delightful curries!<br />
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<b>Mutton <i>Rogan Josh</i></b> (~RM 20), a classic aromatic lamb dish is perhaps most famous of Kashmiri dishes. The name <i>rogan josh</i> is derived from the word <i>rogan</i> meaning color and <i>josh</i> meaning passion, hot or red.<br />
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<b><i>Bhindi Masala</i></b> (~RM 13), another simple but popular North Indian style vegetable, sauteed lady fingers with a blend of spices.<br />
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<b><i>Dal Tadka</i></b> (~RM 16), a traditional staple curry dish made with lentils and lots of spices making it a favourite accompaniment with rice or <i>naan</i> breads. <br />
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<b><i>Saag Paneer</i></b> (~RM 16), a smooth, exotically spiced Indian cooked spinach curry dish cooked with sizable chunks of cottage cheese known as <i>paneer</i>. It was wonderfully spicy and delicious!<br />
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<b><i>Goan</i> Fish Curry</b> (~RM 18), a sinfully delicious fish curry originated from Goa with a blend of fragrant spices and rich in coconut milk. <br />
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<b><i>Jeera</i> Rice</b> (~RM 7), fragrant long <i>basmati</i> rice studded with earthy cumin seeds takes your usual steamed rice to a whole new flavor level! It was the ultimate pair with the curry dishes when it comes to good eating!<br />
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<b><i>Kadai</i> Chicken</b> (~RM 18), tender roasted chicken with capsicum and onion with special spices from Kadhai.<br />
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<b>Stuffed <i>Tangdi</i> Kebab Special</b> (~RM 12), roasted chicken drumsticks stuffed with minced mutton.<br />
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Most unusual and unique dish but the minced mutton fillings were a little too salty for me.<br />
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An Indian meal is never complete without the delectable Indian desserts at Trishna. <b><i>Gajar Halwa</i></b> (~RM 8), a traditional Punjabi dessert made with shredded carrots, milk, almonds and cashew nuts. It was delicious, vibrant in color, not excessively sweet and very nutty. <br />
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<b><i>Gulab Jamun</i></b> (~RM 8), deep-fried dough balls immersed in warm sweet syrup. Definitely must-try!<br />
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<b><i>Rasmalai</i></b> (~RM 10), a tedious and rare Indian delicacy made from <i>paneer</i> soaked in chilled creamy milk for overnight until soft and spongy. Interestingly, it didn't have the cheesy texture but more like soaked white bread in milk. Very rich and creamy.<br />
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Most Indian desserts are usually cloyingly sweet but Trishna did a great job in cutting down the sugar and made it just nice for today's health-conscious lifestyle.<br />
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Trishna's signature <b>Masala Tea</b> (~RM 4), a spiced tea made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorn and cloves which eases nausea and detoxify the liver. <br />
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Nothing is more satisfying than to sip a cup of <i>Masala</i> tea after a convivial meal. <br />
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Mr. Benny Bedi, the presence of this bubbly owner always fills the air with laughter. According to Benny, Trishna's <i>Masala</i> tea is made specially for Malaysians because when you drink their <i>Masala</i> tea, you will no longer have "<i>masalah</i>".<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> We love authentic Indian foods but the problem is, you never know where to find the right one. They are either too overly expensive or not that great. Cooked with love and sincerity, Trishna offers its patrons a great combination of 5-stars North Indian fare without putting holes into the pocket.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Level B1, West Wing,</i><br />
<i>Hotel Istana,</i><br />
<i>73, Jalan Raja Chulan,</i><br />
<i>50200 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2142 1575 / 012-3750 412</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily from 11am - 3pm and 6pm - 12am</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.149536, 101.709558</i> <br />
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for grabs right here! And here are our THREE winners: <br />
<ol><li>William - williamyks@ymail.com</li>
<li>Chee Fei - chee_fei84@yahoo.com</li>
<li>Nikel Khor - nikelkhor@gmail.com</li>
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Thanks to Tiger, they will be entitled to bring home an exclusive <b>Tiger Chiller Box</b> containing 3 x 500ml cans of Tiger Beer at the <a href="http://www.tigerstreetfootball.com/" target="_blank">Tiger Street Football</a> National Finals & Grand Finals. Be sure to claim your prize at the Tiger Street Football registration station on <b>17 or 18 September</b> at <b>1Utama</b>!<br />
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Don't forget, 1Utama is the place to be for the Tiger Street Football National & Grand Finals, which is going to be the most spectacular street football celebration Malaysia has ever seen! Be there to witness the best street football teams from around the world battle it out for the coveted "King of the Streets" title. <br />
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See you there!<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dongdaemun 동대문 area isn't only notorious for its late night shopping, it also includes dining with restaurants operating non-stop 24 hours. The stretch of lane located behind the 3 prominent shopping malls in Dongdaemun (Hello apM, Migliore and Doota) is filled with Korean BBQ restaurants waiting to replenish your stomach after shopping up a storm. <b>Butumak</b> 부뚜막 was the first Korean BBQ restaurant we had during our Seoul trip.<br />
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Butumak, a brightly lit corner restaurant on a corner lot, seems to be quite popular not only to the locals but also the Japanese tourists.<br />
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Most of the restaurants in Dongdaemun area are tourist-friendly, with well-written English and Japanese menu and waitresses that can speak in Mandarin. <br />
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Most of the grilled pork prices range from KRW 10,000 - KRW 12,000/pax (RM 28.50 - RM 34.20) and grilled beef prices range from KRW 17,000 - KRW 20,000/pax (RM 48.45 - RM 57) with minimum serving for two people. We had one serving each of <i>samgyeopsal</i> 삼겹살 (<b>Pork Belly</b>) and <b>Marinated Beef</b>.<br />
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Like any other Korean restaurants, a wide array of <b><i>banchan</i></b> (side dishes) will be served as starter before the main course begins. Of course, you can ask for more without any extra charge.<br />
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True to the Korean tradition in food, even the richest foods are made healthier with the addition vegetables like lettuce and garlic.<br />
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Not every Korean BBQ restaurant in Seoul uses the traditional charcoal stove. Butumak uses the more common grill pan over a stove built into the center of the table. Don't worry about not knowing how to cook, the waitress usually takes care of it. Unless she is extremely busy and your food is burning, you better do some flipping!<br />
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Despite lacking the smokiness flavor from using a charcoal stove, it is definitely less messy and less likely to over burn.<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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No Korean BBQ is complete without <b><i>ssamjang</i></b> 쌈장 (<b>Chili Soybean Paste</b>). <br />
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The best way to eat the grilled meat is to wrap it with fresh lettuce, <i>ssamjang</i>, garlic and shredded scallion - <b><i>ssambap</i></b> 쌈밥 (<b>Korean Lettuce Wraps</b>). "<i>Ssam</i>" means 'wrap' in Korean, and "<i>bap</i>" means 'rice'. Besides using rice in the wrap, there is endless variations of what that can be stuffed in it.<br />
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Besides grilled or barbecued meat, Butumak does serve various noodles and rice dishes. <b><i>Ttukbaegi Bulgogi</i></b> 뚝배기 불고기 (KRW 6,000 / RM 17.10), marinated minced beef cooked with vegetables and glass noodle in a hot stone bowl. We just love the dramatic bubbling cauldron action as it arrived.<br />
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The stew was lightly sweet and generously filled with tender minced beef. This dish definitely warmed our hearts in the cold rainy summer and we finished it all in the blink of an eye!<br />
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<b><i>Dolsot Bibimbap</i></b> 돌솥비빔밥 (KRW 6,000 / RM 17.10), rice with mixed vegetables in a hot stone pot. Mixed it really well with few spoonfuls of <i>gochujang</i> 고추장 (hot pepper paste) sauce. <br />
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It was okay but it wasn't as good as our favorite place for <i>dolsot bibimbap</i> at <a href="http://eatlah.blogspot.com/2009/11/gomone-korean-restaurant-ampang-point.html" target="_blank">Gomone</a> in Ampang Point. It was probably due to the lack of ground beef and less sweetened <i>gochujang</i> sauce.<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Butumak is a Korean restaurant that never sleeps. Despite operating 24 hours, the quality and freshness of their meat is good. The taste is decently good with relatively reasonable price. <br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>18-84, Euljiro 6-ga,</i><br />
<i>Dongdaemun, Jung-gu,</i><br />
<i>Seoul, South Korea</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>02-2267 2522</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily 24 hours</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
<b>Taste:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_gNunKGpI/AAAAAAAAAkU/U0KeRydtrWY/s800/orange-star.png" /><br />
<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>37.567390, 127.007422</i> <br />
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One of the best way to get around Seoul is the <b>subway</b> (지하철 <i>jihacheol</i>). Don't be nervous and intimidated by the complexities of the subway networks when you are doing self-guided sightseeing, it isn't that difficult once you have tried it. <br />
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For tourists like us, we used the subway extensively and the most convenient way is to get a <b>T-Money Card</b>. The T-money card is like a prepaid credit card that can be used on any subways, buses, some taxis or even public telephones, convenience stores and some vending machines. Besides being ultra-convenient, the T-Money card also gives you discounts off the cash fare. If you use the subway a lot, those savings add up!<br />
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<b>Where can I buy a T-Money card?</b><br />
You can buy it from any subway station counter or any convenience stores like GS25, Family Mart, 7-Eleven and MINISTOP that have the T-Money sign displayed. It only cost KRW 2,500 (RM 7.13) and you will need to add money to the card before using it.<br />
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<b>How to recharge a T-Money card?</b><br />
The easiest method for us is via the <b>ticket vending machines</b>. If you are technically challenged, you can always buy the credit from the convenience stores or subway ticket counter. You don't really need to speak Korean – just hand them your card and the cash amount you wanted to add.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<ol><li>The vending machines operate in either <b>Korean, English, Chinese</b> or <b>Japanese</b>. Just select your language preference and the rest of the menu will be in the selected language.</li>
<li>Touch the T-Money card icon on the right side of the screen.</li>
<li>Place your T-Money card on the electronic card reader marked with the T-Money logo.</li>
<li>Select the cash amount you wish to add to your card.</li>
<li>Place the money into the machine.</li>
<li>Wait until the recharging process is completed, and don't forget to take the card with you.</li>
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<b>How do I use the T-Money card?</b><br />
Simple! Just scan your T-Money card on the card reader on your way in and out of the subway. The display will show you how much has been deducted from your card and the current balance.<br />
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<b>Why use a T-Money card?</b> <br />
<ul><li>It's really convenient and save up your time queuing up for a ticket.</li>
<li>The base transit fare for a T-Money card passenger is KRW 800 compared to a normal ticket KRW 900.</li>
<li>You get a 10% bonus whenever you top up your card. If you recharge KRW 10,000, you will actually have KRW 11,000 added to your card!</li>
</ul><b>Can I get a refund for the remaining balance?</b> <br />
T-Money cards have no expiration date and the unused balance will remain on your card until the entire amount is used up. You can receive a refund for the balance on your card at convenience stores like GS25 that charges KRW 500 (RM 1.43) fee and the card price of KRW 2,500 is not refundable. <br />
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<b>Things to note</b> <br />
<ul><li>The corner seats are given priority to the older citizens, disabled or pregnant ladies. We mistakenly sat on it once and was innocently scolded by an old man. *sad!*</li>
<li>Even though you have taken a general seat, it is common to give up your seat for an elderly rider as the Korean culture emphasizes on respecting the elders.</li>
<li>Residents in Seoul aged 65 and older crossed the 1 million mark and that accounts for 9.7% of all 10.31 million Seoul residents. Yes, the subway is packed with elderly citizens!</li>
<li>Korean culture tolerates a higher degree of incidental pushing and without needing to apologize every time you bump into somebody. As such, subway-riding Koreans might be a bit aggressive to certain tourists. Don't sweat it, it's the culture!</li>
<li>Most of the Koreans have the ability of walking through hordes of people while staring only at their phone.</li>
<li>Try not to use your T-Money card on taxi. There is a possibility of meeting a less honest taxi driver that scanned your card but telling you that it isn't working somehow.</li>
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And how can you win those exclusive Tiger Premiums? Read on to find out!<br />
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Tiger proudly presents <a href="http://www.tigerstreetfootball.com/" target="_blank">Tiger Street Football</a> - the edgiest football celebration to ever take place on the streets of Malaysia! This international street football festival has been touring Asia, bringing the most intense street football tournaments to <b>Singapore, Thailand, Guangzhou, Vietnam</b> and <b>Malaysia</b>.<br />
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The Tiger Street Football National and Grand Finals will be kicking off this <b>17 - 18 September</b> at the <b>1Utama</b> open air car park, and it is going to be nothing short of the most fantastic street football celebration for fans, players and football lovers in Malaysia.<br />
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The Grand Finals taking place in Malaysia will see the Tiger Street Football champions from each of those countries, along with two professional street football teams from <b>Brazil</b> and <b>Holland</b> battle it out for the top prize of USD30,000 and the coveted "King of the Streets" title. <br />
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Now, as for the exclusive prizes mentioned earlier, Tiger will be giving away <b>3</b> super exclusive <b>Tiger Chiller Boxes</b> containing 3 x 500ml cans of Tiger Beer to you!<br />
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All you have to do is be the first 3 lucky readers to answer the question below correctly. <br />
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<blockquote><b>Question: How many countries in total will be participating in the Tiger Street Football Grand Finals this 18 September at the 1Utama open air car park? </b></blockquote><br />
Yes, it is really that easy! Post your answers at the comment section below! And don't forget to leave your email address so that I can get in touch with you. Good luck!<span class="fullpost"> <br />
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<b>Terms and conditions:</b><br />
<ul><li>This contest is open to all non-Muslim readers aged 18 year-old and above.</li>
<li>The first 3 comments posted with the correct answer and email address will be selected as winners.</li>
<li>The contest duration is from <b>22 - 29 August 2011</b>.</li>
<li>The prizes must be redeemed at the Tiger Street Football registration station on the 17 or 18 September at 1Utama (Car park next to TGIF). Prizes may not be redeemed for cash.</li>
<li>Guinness Anchor Berhad reserves the right to cancel, modify, suspend or delay the Contest in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond its reasonable control.</li>
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A stylish new restaurant, <b>T@ste6</b> has just come onto the Swiss Garden scene and we were invited to the launch on the 27th July 2011. <br />
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<b>T@ste6</b> or pronounced as <b>Taste@6</b>, is located on the 6th Floor of the <b>Swiss Garden Residences</b>. This newly opened Swiss Garden Residences is the epitome of modern living at its finest!<br />
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From the moment you enter into the inviting surroundings of T@ste6, you will be greeted with a fashionable blend of design, elegance and a brand new holistic culinary journey overlooking the magnificent view of the city's skyline.<br />
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This trendy and cozy brasserie has contemporary garden inspired elements that complement its warm natural setting.<br />
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A private dining room enclosed with a glass wall exhibiting the most exclusive wines and champagnes.<br />
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Guests were able to sample the drama of a bustling open kitchen headed by Chef Amir Shah and his culinary team.<br />
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The launching ceremony started out with refreshing appetizers that were set to tantalize our taste buds.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b>Fresh Salad</b> with assorted dressings and <b>Pumpkin Parmesan Soup</b>.<br />
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<b>Parsley Potato with Sauteed Onions</b>.<br />
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<b>Assorted Vegetables with Butter Herbs</b>.<br />
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<b>Roasted Chicken with Jus</b>.<br />
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<b>Baked Prawns with Mushroom and Red Chilies</b>.<br />
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<b>Sea Bass Fillet with Chive Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Spaghetti with Ragout and Tomato Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Stewed Lamb with Potatoes and Rosemary</b>. Looking back at this picture, we were daydreaming on how wonderfully tender the stewed lamb melted in our mouth!<br />
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<b>Salmon Fillet with Bisque Sauce</b>.<br />
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<b>Roasted Cube Roll Beef</b>.<br />
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For desserts, we had <b>Mille Feuille with Pastry Cream</b>.<br />
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<b>Bread and Butter Pudding</b>.<br />
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<b>Assorted Mini Tarts</b> and <b>Chocolate Mousse</b>.<br />
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As part of the launching ceremony, guests were entertained with colorful belly dancing and then preceded by live jazz band performance.<br />
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Whether it's an outdoor celebration for weddings to product launching or just dining our loved ones, T@ste6 definitely gives you the quality, comfort and hospitality. Definitely look forward to try out T@ste6's signature dishes such as the <b>T@ste6 Ultimate Burger</b>, <b>Chargrilled Skirt Steak with Chili Salsa</b>, <b>Oven Roasted Duck Breast with Beetroot Mash</b> and <b>Beer Battered Fish and Chips</b>.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>T@ste6,</i><br />
<i>Swiss-Garden Residences,</i><br />
<i>Level 6,</i><br />
<i>No.2A, Jalan Galloway,</i><br />
<i>50150 Kuala Lumpur.</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2141 3333</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.143547, 101.705551</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yearly Chinese traditional festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 is approaching and for this year, it falls on September 12, 2011. It is the time to savor the customary moon cakes together with family and friends in celebration of abundance and reunion.<br />
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<b>West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant</b> embraces the tradition of Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake crafting with its exquisite Shuang Wei moon cakes that reflect an unspoken sense of pride and prestige. <br />
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The award-winning West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant is located on the Lobby Level of the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa. <br />
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The restaurant's composition reflects a warm tasteful and soothing traditional ambiance that makes you feel like an Emperor when you walked in.<br />
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Besides a spacious main hall, the restaurant also has 8 private dining rooms with a stunning view of the lagoon.<br />
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From <b>12 July to 12 September 2011</b>, West Lake Garden is pleased to introduce an exciting series of Shuang Wei moon cakes compromising of 10 flavors made from a recipe that is carefully guarded. "When you give somebody Shuang Wei moon cakes, it says a lot about you."<br />
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<b>Golden Baked Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Salted Dried Shrimp</b> (RM 23 /pc), the sweetness and smooth texture of the lotus seed paste is cleverly partnered with the distinct taste of the dried shrimp.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b>Snow Skin Low Sugar Sesame with Pistachio Paste</b> (RM 23 /pc) - contains alcohol, distinctively flavored snow skin layer encloses the thick, tar-black puree of pure roasted black sesame; adding a nutty and delicate zing to the rich alcoholic taste of pistachio.<br />
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<b>Baked Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Black Sesame and Custard Paste</b> (RM 23 /pc), fine concoction of unique tastes accentuated by the fragrance of black sesame that graciously complements the pleasantness of lotus seed and silky smooth custard. This latest flavor from Shuang Wei moon cakes is literally in a class of its own with its uniquely baked white skin by using special flour.<br />
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<b>Snow Skin Low Sugar White Lotus and Red Date Paste</b> (RM 21 /pc), the dense and sweet filling of white lotus seed paste matches well with the subtle sweet aroma of red dates leaving a lingering sweet sensation on your palate.<br />
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<b>Snow Skin Green Tea with Royal Milk Tea and Mocha Paste</b> (RM 21 /pc), strikes a perfect balance between the clean and fragrant taste of green tea, milk tea and mocha. Certain to be a winner among those who enjoy milk tea, it had a real and strong milk tea flavor.<br />
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<b>Snow Skin Chocolate Whisky Paste</b> (RM 23 /pc) - contains alcohol, the velvety texture of the exterior encircles the sweet caramel notes of the chocolate-whisky combination will definitely bedazzle our modern taste buds. The alcoholic filling gives a well-balanced sweet and bitter aftertaste making it a truly devouring!<br />
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<b>Golden Baked Assorted Organic Nuts</b> (RM 23 /pc), filled with wholesome variety of nuts and imbued with a delicate fragrance. <br />
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Chinese Master Chef Chan Choo Kean and Chef Wu Chee Keong are pleased to introduce us an exciting series of Shuang Wei moon cakes for this upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Our personal favorites are definitely the moon cakes with an alcoholic twist.<br />
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Apart from sampling the moon cakes, Chef Wu Chee Keong demonstrated the steps in making a snow skin moon cake.<br />
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First, flatten the ball of dough into a patty.<br />
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Next, slowly wrap the ball filling up.<br />
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Gently mold the edges to enclose the filling and seal it up.<br />
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Dust a thin layer of flour into the mould and press the filled dough firmly into the mould to get the shape of the moon cake.<br />
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Then, tap lightly on the left and right to dislodge it.<br />
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<i>Tada</i>! It might looked deceptively simple but believe me, a lot of effort goes into a single perfect moon cake.<br />
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Priced between RM 21 to RM 23 per piece, Shuang Wei moon cakes made with less sugar, free of artificial coloring and preservatives are available for take-away from 11am - 9.30pm daily at West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant from 12 July to 12 September 2011. Presented in an elegantly designed gift box, Shuang Wei moon cakes are also ideal as a corporate gift with West Lake Garden's Secret Treasures or Timeless Classic gift sets at a mere RM 98 for 4 selected flavors. <br />
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You may also place your orders via fax to 03-7495 1424, email <a href="mailto:dinesrhs@sunwayhotels.com">dinesrhs@sunwayhotels.com</a> or call 03-7495 1421. A 10% discount will be accorded on purchases of 10 boxes or more.<br />
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In addition to the overall moon cakes experience, we were lucky to sample several dishes from West Lake Garden specially prepared for us. <b>Braised Scallop with Crab Meat in Sweet Corn Broth Drizzled with Truffle Oil</b>, it was light with a gentle sweetness from the corn broth and the decadent drizzle of truffle oil at the end absolutely made this soup luxurious.<br />
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<b>Crispy Ginger Steamed Cod Fish</b>, fresh and velvety smooth cod fish with a wonderful fragrance from the light soy sauce and crispy deep-fried ginger.<br />
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<b>Crispy Noodles with Tiger Prawn</b>. Surprisingly, the crispy noodles which soaked up the gravy were unusually good and almost stole the show away from the fresh tiger prawn.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant,</i><br />
<i>Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa,</i><br />
<i>Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway,</i><br />
<i>46150 Petaling Jaya,</i><br />
<i>Selangor.</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-7492 8000</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For those working in Kuala Lumpur, you really know the kind of traffic jams I have in mind. The jams in the city center can be horrendous especially during the fasting month. Goodness, might as well break fast in KL.<br />
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During this holy Ramadhan month, discover the traditional <i>kampung</i>-styled dishes and a world of of culinary flavors when you break fast with family and friends at <b>Flavors Restaurant</b> at <b>Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur</b>.<br />
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Indulge over 150 different dishes from freshly prepared salads and <i>kerabu</i>, soups, hot dishes, mouth watering desserts and a variety of thirst-quenching beverages specially prepared by Executive Chef, Chef Manimaran and his culinary team of chefs. <i>Jom</i>! Let's <i>buka puasa</i>! <br />
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<b>Buah Kurma (Dates)</b>, assorted dates ideal as appetizers when breaking fast because of its nutritional values. The sugar contained in the dates helps the body to replenish itself after a long day fasting.<br />
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<b>Ulam-ulam (Salad)</b>, tantalize your taste bud with a selection of appetizers such as <i>ulam-ulam</i> mixed with either <b>Sambal Nenas, Sambal Belachan, Sambal Tomato, Sambal Cincalok, Sambal Mangga</b> or <b>Sambal Kicap Manis</b>.<br />
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<b>Bubur Lambuk</b>, one of the most eagerly awaited meals unique to the holy month. The warm creamy goodness makes it an excellent <i>buka puasa</i> comfort food!<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b>Nasi Briyani Gam with Chicken or Lamb</b>, rather than cooking the rice and meat separately, <i>briyani gam</i> cooks the rice and the meat together in the same pot. The juices of the meat would infuse into the rice and brings this <i>briyani</i> rice to a different level. <br />
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<b>Ikan Masin Sepat (Dried Salted Gurame Fish)</b>, best taken with some <b>Nasi Goreng Kampung (Village Fried Rice)</b>.<br />
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Back by popular demand, Swiss-Garden's famous <b>Roasted Whole Lamb Arabian Style</b> with Hummus dips.<br />
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<b>Ketam Masam Manis (Sweet and Sour Crab)</b>.<br />
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<b>Sambal Udang Petai (Spicy Prawns with Bitter Beans)</b>.<br />
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<b>Ayam Percik (Spicy Barbecued Chicken).</b><br />
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<b>Lemang</b> and <b>Serunding (Meat Floss)</b>.<br />
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<b>Nasi Ayam (Chicken Rice)</b>, fragrant chicken rice with either steamed or roasted chicken and served with fresh chili sauce and pounded ginger sauce.<br />
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<b>Sotong Bakar (Grilled Squid)</b>, <b>Udang Bakar (Grilled Prawns)</b> and <b>Otak-otak (Fish Cake)</b>.<br />
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<b>Sate Daging (Beef Satay)</b> and <b>Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay).</b><br />
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<b>Murtabak (Stuffed Pan Cake).</b><br />
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<b>Rojak</b>.<br />
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For sweet endings, you will be spoiled for choice with irresistible local desserts such as <b>Fried Durian Tempura</b>, <b>Fried Ice-Cream Potong</b>, <b>Kuih-Muih Nyonya</b>, <b>Tapai Ubi</b>, <b>Sago Gula Melaka</b> and other sweet delights.<br />
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A wide array of delightful traditional <b>Kuih-Muih Nyonya</b>.<br />
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<b>Bubur Pulut Hitam (Black Glutinous Rice Sweet Porridge)</b>.<br />
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The Ramadhan buffet spread also features an impressive selection of tasty international desserts as well, including these luscious cakes, mousse, tarts and puddings.<br />
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The break fast buffet dinner is available from 6.30pm to 10pm starting from <b>1st August to 30th Auguest 2011</b> and priced at <b>RM 78++ per adult</b> and <b>RM 39++ per child/senior citizen</b>.<br />
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For large groups of 20 persons and above, the brand new Grand Hibiscus Ballroom and Grand Lotus Room are the perfect venues for entertaining corporate clients or for large family gatherings this Ramadhan. To reserve, do call <b>03-2141 3333 ex 1271</b> or email to <a href="mailto:fb_sghkl@swissgarden.com">fb_sghkl@swissgarden.com</a><br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences KL,</i><br />
<i>117, Jalan Pudu,,</i><br />
<i>55100 Kuala Lumpur</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-2141 3333 ex 1271</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.144190, 101.705632</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Ramadhan holy month is just around the corner and the <i>buka puasa</i> tradition comes to life again. The thing we love best about Ramadhan is the way everyone gets together to break fast at the end of the day with joy and laughter. <br />
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For this Ramadhan, we were invited to <b>Kites Restaurant</b> at <b>Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie</b> for a sumptuous pre-<i>buka puasa</i> experience. Starting from this 1 - 29 August 2011, Kites will be offering a delicious spread of delectable cuisines for breaking fast with your friends, families and colleagues. <br />
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Here's a teaser from part of the luxurious spreads specially prepared by Chef HJ Norhisyam Bin Mustapha, Chef Muhammad Haniff Bin Haji Shukeri and their team of chefs.<br />
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<b>Ayam Bugis Panggang</b> (<b>Bugis Roast Chicken</b>), special roast chicken marinated with salam leaves, tamarind and dried shrimp paste. <br />
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<b>Tandoori Fish</b>, the vibrant red appearance along with some onions and lemons made them looked extremely appetizing!<br />
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<b>Goreng Ikan Masin</b> (<b>Deep Fried Salted Fish</b>), the overwhelming flavor of the salted fish mixed with some <i>sambal</i> over a plate of hot steamed white rice - it's the world's best comfort food.<br />
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<b>Telur Itik Masak Lemak</b> (<b>Duck Egg with Coconut Milk</b>), duck eggs cooked in creamy coconut-based curry.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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<b>Ayam Percik</b>, a must have during Ramadhan month and true Malaysian-styled barbecued chicken. The smell of the a Ramadhan bazaar is never complete without it!<br />
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<b>Ketupat Pulas</b>, glutinous rice firmly wrapped in woven palm leaf pouch and boiled. Another popular and favorite <i>Hari Raya</i> delicacy.<br />
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<b>Daging Serunding</b> (<b>Beef Floss</b>), you can rarely find this dish except during the <i>Hari Raya</i> season. It is usually eaten with <i>ketupat</i> or <i>lemang</i> with <i>rendang</i> curry. <br />
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<b>Nasi Briyani</b>, fluffy long-grained fragrant rice to go with all the other dishes. Not to over-eat during Ramadhan is almost impossible!<br />
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<b>Kari Kepala Ikan</b> (<b>Curry Fish Head</b>).<br />
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<b>Ikan Keli Salai Berlada</b> (<b>Grilled Catfish with Chilies</b>).<br />
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<b>Ayam Masak Kicap</b> (<b>Chicken in Dark Sweet Soy Sauce</b>), every Mom's staple dish, it felt like home.<br />
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<b>Kupang Masak Halia</b> (<b>Mussel Ginger</b>).<br />
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<b>Goreng Kacang Panjang</b> (<b>Stir Fried Long Beans</b>).<br />
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In addition, we ended our meal with sweet desserts like assorted <i>kuihs</i>, ice <i>kacang</i>, cakes, ice-creams, puddings and many more!<br />
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During these blessed months, there will be over 120 local traditional Malay and International dishes. Do expect additional specialty treats like <b>Roast Whole Lamb</b>, <b><i>Kambing Mamak</i></b>, <b>Gearbox Soup</b>, Singapore <i>Murtabak</i>, <i>Daging Deng Deng</i>, <i>Pulut Kuning</i>, <i>Ikan Bakar</i> and many many more! To compliment the atmosphere, there will be a live "<b>Ghazal Performance</b>" to keep you entertained. <br />
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The buffet dinner at Kites is priced at RM 88++ for adults and RM 50++ for children and senior citizens. From 1 - 10 August 2011, there will be a special price for adults at RM 78++ and RM 40++ for children and senior citizens. Book earlier in June to get further discounts!<br />
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After the Ramadhan month from 1 - 31 September 2011, Kites opens up for lunches at RM 55++ and dinners at RM 75++. Group bookings are also available for "open house" events and a special price will be given for bookings of more than 10 paxs.<br />
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For booking and reservation, please call 03-7802 5200 ext: 3/2941.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie,</i><br />
<i>1 Jalan Usahawan U1/8,</i><br />
<i>Seksyen U1,</i><br />
<i>40250 Shah Alam,</i><br />
<i>Selangor</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>03-7802 5200 ext: 3/2941</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>Yes (certified Halal by JAKIM)</i><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>3.094193, 101.577615</i> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Incheon Airport is quite a distance away from the city and there are several ways to get to the city - via Airport Limo Bus, Airport Railroad Express (AREX) or Taxi. It really depends on your destination and situation. The <b>Airport Bus</b> is the most preferred option today for traveling between Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul. <br />
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Taking <b>AREX</b> might be the cheapest but for the time being, it isn't that convenient. You will have to make several transfers to get to your destination. With all the steps between stations transfer and heavy luggage bags, we wouldn't recommend it. <br />
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<b>Taxi</b> is recommended if you arrive late at night and buses or AREX are no longer operating. There are two types of taxis, the Normal Taxi "<i>ilban taeksi</i>" or Deluxe Taxi "<i>mobeom taeksi</i>" - generally black in color, more expensive and spacious. <br />
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If you are planning to take a taxi after midnight, you might as well take a deluxe taxi since the normal taxis have a late night surcharge while the deluxe taxis don't. Depending on the destination, going to Dongdaemun with a deluxe taxi late at night will cost you around KRW 100,000 (RM 285) by the meter. <br />
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We stayed in Uljiro Co-op Residence Hotel which is located in the heart of downtown Seoul, and walking distance to Dongdaemun shopping heaven. Conveniently, an Airport Limo Bus stops right in front of the hotel every 30 minutes. <br />
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It is easy to figure out which Airport Limo Bus to take, just look out for the information booth and the English speaking staff will happily check if there are any buses that lead to your destination. For our case, we took the <b>6001 Airport Limo Bus</b> that stops right in front of our hotel and walking distance to Dongdaemun. The fare cost KRW 14,000 (RM 39.90) per person and the last bus departs at 10:40pm.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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6001 Airport Limo Bus takes you from Incheon International Airport - Gimpo Airport - Yongsan Station - Samgakji Station - Sookmyung Woman's University Station - Seoul Station - Namdaemun Market - Ibis Myeong-dong Hotel - Seoul Royal Hotel at Euljiro - Best Western KUKDO - Western Co'op Residence - <b>Euljiro Co'op Residence</b> - Toyoko Inn Hotel - Hotel PJ at Chungmuro - Sejong Hotel Myeong-dong. It was a very long journey, it took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to arrive at our hotel.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Sinpo Woori Mandoo</b> (신보우리만두) is a restaurant started off as a family store in a small neighborhood at Sinpo, Incheon in 1971. In the past forty years it has become one of Korea's staple <i>mandoo</i> / <i>mandu</i> (dumpling) chains. Now, this popular restaurant chain is available throughout Korea and the outlet we went was strategically located at Dongdaemun. Since Dongdaemun is a shopping district that never sleeps, the outlet here practically opens 24 hours. And here we are, 3am in the morning!<br />
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Like any other Korean restaurants, every meal includes from 2 to 6 <i>banchan</i> (side dishes) that form part of the meal or compliment the main dishes. The most important is of course <i>kimchi</i>, and Koreans do not consider a meal complete without <i>kimchi</i>. Everyone's <i>kimchi</i> tastes different even though it is fundamentally the same. The kimchi here was one of our favorite, it was well-flavored with the right degree of spicy and sour taste.<br />
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<b><i>Gogi Mandoo</i> / Pork and Vegetables Dumpling</b> (KRW 3,500 / RM 9.98), eight pieces of Sinpo Woori Mandoo famous handmade dumplings served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar. The minced fillings are usually pork, tofu, clear vermicelli noodles and various vegetables such as onions, spring onions, cabbages and leeks.<span class="fullpost"><br />
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Korean <i>mandoo</i> tasted slightly different from the Chinese <i>jiaozi</i> (dumpling), it was lighter and less meaty. The Chinese <i>jiaozi</i> are usually meat-centric, while Korean <i>mandoo</i> tend to pile on the veggies.<br />
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<b><i>Kimchi Mandoo</i> / Pork, Vegetables and Kimchi Dumpling</b> (KRW 3,500 / RM 9.98), it tasted very much similar to <i>gogi mandoo</i> except for the little bit of spicy and sour taste. It wasn't too bad but the <i>kimchi</i> flavor wasn't strong enough to stand on its own.<br />
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<b><i>Mandoo Kalgooksoo</i> / Knife Cut Noodles Soup with Pork Dumplings</b> (KRW 5,000 / RM 14.25), thick knife-cut noodles cooked in a clear seasoned soup with seaweed and pork dumplings. The soup was tasty and the hand knife-cut noodles were just right. It had the right texture and chewy consistency - deeply satisfying and hearty! <br />
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<b><i>Nakji Dupbab</i> / Rice with Octopus and Vegetables in Sweet Spicy Sauce</b> (KRW 6,000 / RM 17.10), rice in heated stone pot served with stir-fried octopus and vegetables in spicy sauce. <br />
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Mixed everything evenly and ended up with a bowl of red fiery hot rice. It was spicy, sweet and hot all at the same time. We have pretty high spicy tolerance but this dish was beyond us! It was both torture and pleasure.<br />
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<b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Sinpo Woori Mandoo may look like a fast food restaurant with its simple interior but the food here is made fresh, reasonably good and affordable. <br />
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<b>Address:</b> <br />
<i>18-37, Euljiro 6-ga,</i><br />
<i>Dongdaemun, Jung-gu,</i><br />
<i>Seoul, South Korea</i><br />
<b>Other Known Outlets:</b> <br />
<i>Insadong, Myeongdong, COEX, etc.</i><br />
<b>Tel:</b> <i>02-2263 7501</i><br />
<b>Business Hours: </b><i>Opens daily 24 hours</i><br />
<b>Pork Free:</b> <i>No</i><br />
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<b>Value:</b> <img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_j56sqgz-BSs/Su_jV78hkJI/AAAAAAAAAkk/wCc5OYWawco/s800/dollar_sign_50x50.jpg" /><br />
<b>GPS:</b> <i>37.567726, 127.007658</i> <br />
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