tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73083681004493292512024-02-20T00:30:11.187+08:00The Sporadic Chronicles of a Regular ReviewA spin-off from The Sporadic Chronicles of a Regular Family..Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-73525327892289973612012-02-10T09:14:00.000+08:002012-02-10T09:14:40.369+08:00Ole Ole Bali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were in a mood for some Balinese food to relive our experience at the majestic island last year, so it was perfect when we found the Ole-ole Bali Restaurant, Sunway Pyramid. Stepping into the outlet, Balinese music greeted us and the decor was also well-thought out to reflect the island's heavy Hindu influence. You can choose to sit either at the normal tables or sit cross-legged at the platform with low tables.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For starters, I went for the Fredo which is blended milk accompanied by a small shot of strong coffee. The coffee is very bitter on its own, but you must pour it into the blended milk and stir. Then the taste turned creamy and delicious.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My wife went for the honey-mint-honeydew combo, which was served in a big glass. The taste was okay but the mint flavour was a bit too strong.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lamb would be a major feature in a Balinese menu, so we ordered the grilled lamb chop. The meat was tender and marinated perfectly. Although this is considered a western dish, the spice, sauce and garnish served together with the lamb was enough to bring some Balinese elements into it.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also had the nasi campur, where perhaps the rice was a bit too little-portioned. However the accompanying lauk were plenty - beef/chicken rendang, satay lilit, grilled fish, prawns, calamari and vegetables.This dish is something you can get across Bali - from Kintamani to Ubud, so order this if you want a little of everything.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First things first, the Halal issue. Ice Room outlets, especially in Bangi, did not go for Halal certification early on. So it is to their credit that now they have done so. You can even request to see their certifications, which is kept in a big folder.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Lexis Port Dickson (formerly known as the Legend Water Chalets). If you want to have a quick weekend gateway in PD but prefer to be in a quieter part of the town, then head to Lexis at Tanjung Gemok in Lukut. The superbly named Lexis stands side-by-side to the Glory Beach Resort, but if you are going for tranquility, then Lexis is your choice.</div><br />
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<b><u>What:</u></b> Water chalets, of course! The Lexis do have standard rooms (Tower Seaview) for those who are afraid of water - but you're missing the point if you stay at the Tower. Go for the water chalets - available in Deluxe, Executive and Premium configurations. We chose the Deluxe, which was just as superb, comfortable and unforgettable. All chalet units comes with King bed and day bed - which settles any fight for sleeping space which you may have with your children. The room itself is rather cramped, but comfortable and modern enough with LCD TV and free Wifi.</div><br />
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And yes, the solid glass floor panel which gives you an underneath seawater viewing, also available in all chalet configurations. This is mesmerising, as you tend to check out the water and tide levels as the day progresses. It was low tide when we checked-in and the water level rose up until midnight. Sadly, there are no fishes around to look at.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">A good restaurant deserves a second visit. This time, we went to Trattoria for lunch, where the crowd was a bit thin - but the staff was excellent. The <i>maitre d'</i> was very attentive to our enquires about the menu, and was bold enough to guarantee a refund if our meal was not up to standard. This was a nice touch, coming from a Bumiputra restaurant.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">For lunch, Trattoria serves a few specials where you can get good bargains. For example, my mother had the pan-seared seabass which comes with rice, but she chose not to have the rice. The staff obliged, and even offered to take RM1 off the total price! This is a small gesture, but really means a lot to customers. They replaced the rice with a small bowl of soup. The seabass was also splendidly prepared.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, I had the pasta - this one the Oglio sauce and like any true Italian-themed restaurant, you can choose the pasta. If you are unsure, just ask the waiter for his suggestion. The sauce was creamy and tasty, but I think the portion was a bit too small.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As for my wife, she had the salmon in palpilotte, which means "in parchment paper". It is a method of cooking in which the fish is put in folded parchment paper and then baked. See how the stock and juice just flows out of the fish. This was simply delicious.</div><br />
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And as for my kids, the Trattoria treated them to FREE ice-cream - totally unheard of in Bandar Baru Bangi.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This was the <i>maitre d'</i> (Opie) who was so helpful, kind and generous to us. Since this was our third time at the Trattoria, we complimented the restaurant's tasty menu and their approach towards making mid-level fine dining come through at last in Bandar Baru Bangi. Forget any other so-called Western-serving restaurants in BBBangi, head straight to Trattoria and you will not be disappointed. And what's more, they are launching their full menu at the end of October.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b>Where:</b> Seksyen 9, Bandar Baru Bangi (besides Bangi Kopitiam).<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What:</b> A simple-looking restaurant which has only two items on the menu - their signature Char Kuey Teow and Nasi Lemak, plus drinks. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">My wife ordered the Char Kuey Teow "Besar" which was just about the right portion.The mid-sized prawns were not so fresh but edible. The Kuey Teow itself was juicy and tasty. You can ask for extra chilli if you prefer it to be hotter. We never tried the "Gred A" variant, which is priced at RM15, but we presume the prawns would be bigger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Wadihana Islamic Trattoria, Jalan Medan Pusat 2D, 3B Curve, Bandar Baru Bangi.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>What:</u></b> An Islamic eatery which serves Italian-styled food and Western menu. This is Wadihana Islamic Kitchen's second restaurant in Bandar Baru Bangi.<br />
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</div><b><u>Ambience:</u></b> Brightly lit with minimal decor, but we like the many booths which will be perfect if you come in small or medium-sized group. There is a large clay and brick oven at the entrance of the eatery, which is used to bake their pizzas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Menu:</u></b> Basically, Italian-styled food are their signature dishes, so you can expect pizzas, pasta, risotto and panini. Also available are other Western food, such as the steak. It is also very refreshing to observe a mid-end Malay-owned restaurant divides their menu into starters, entrees and desserts. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">First on the table was the Pomodoro spaghetti, which we found a little bit average. The sauce was not generous and for its price, we'd expect a bigger portion too.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We also had the Australian Rib-eye steak, medium well, which comes with melted cheese as a side. The portion was just right. The beef was tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. The taste of the meat melts in the mouth, and it very,very seldom that a restaurant succeeds in getting the beef cooked just about right.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We also ordered the homemade burger, which was served with coleslaw and cheesy fries on the sides. The burger was one of the tallest I've seen, and certainly the best that I've tasted too. The homemade patties was soft and juicy and you'd get two of them in this burger - with a lot of salad, tomatoes and fried egg in between the buns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Service: </u></b>As the eatery was quite deserted when we ate there, naturally the staff were friendly and ready to assist you anytime. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Price:</b></u> The price would not classify this a low-end, but not so expensive as to warrant it a high-end eatery either. But some dishes, like the steak and burger, were definitely worth their prices for their excellent taste and generous portion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Verdict:</u></b> Perhaps next time we should have the pizza and the panini. We would recommed this eatery to anyone looking for a decent place to dine, and if you are looking for the best Western-styled food in Bandar Baru Bangi, this is the best by a mile. We'd give it a score of 9 out of 10.</div><br />
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We were in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) for a duration of 4 days and 3 nights and stayed in <b>District 1.</b> Our hotel was the <b>Thien Xuan Hotel</b>, located in Le Thanh Ton street and within walking distance to the Ben Thanh market. We managed to cover visits to the <b>Reunification Palace</b>, <b>Opera House</b>, <b>People's Committee Hall </b>or<b> City Hall</b>, <b>Notre Dame Cathedral</b> and the <b>Central Post Office</b>, which we went to by walking. We also managed to catch the world-renowned <b>Water Puppet show</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The only tour we took was a half-day city tour, which covered the <b>Chinatown</b>. This tour included a visit to the <b>Cho Binh Tay market</b> or Cho Lon, a brief stop to an <b>ancient pagoda</b>, a one-hour visit to the <b>War Remnants Museum</b> and finishes off with lunch.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For this trip, we did not go to the <b>Chu Chi tunnel</b> or the <b>Mekong Delta</b>. Thus this review and guide will only cover what we managed to visit and did in HCMC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Preparations from home:</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Naturally, you would want to determine on your inbound flights into HCMC. As most of you should already know by now, both AirAsia and MAS fly into HCMC with multiple flights daily. Both have pros and cons. We decided on MAS, because on our travelling dates, the ticket fares were not much different. Because we were travelling with our two young children, we also wanted to take advantage of MAS' in-flight food, baggage allowance and comfort.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Now, for the hotel. The best and most reliable booking services are <b>www.booking.com</b> and <b>www.agoda.com</b>. Both have good deals. We used booking.com and chose the Thien Xuan hotel because of its cheap rates and location. We do recommend you to find hotels on <b>Le Thanh Ton street</b>, for its close proximity to Ben Thanh market. If you are planning to go to HCMC, we also recommend you to check-out the Liberty Central hotel and the Norfolk hotel.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">What to pack? Food, of course. Yes, you can find halal food in HCMC, but unless you are going on a full-board tour, the price of Malaysian food or halal food is expensive in HCMC. We will explain more on that below. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">A stroller or jogger is also highly recommended if you are travelling with kids. Though HCMC is a busy city, they do have wide walkways and pedestrian friendly streets.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Change some RM into Vietnamese Dong (VND), and some RM into USD. The USD to VND exchange rate in HCMC is slightly higher. RM is accepted in some shops, but is not advisable. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Don't worry about tours. Arrange them when you are in HCMC, it is cheaper. Thien Xuan Hotel has a few tours which includes city tours, Chu Chi and the Mekong Delta.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><u>Arriving there</u></b>:</span></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">You will arrive at the <b>Tan Son Nhat International Airport</b> which has a modern and clean arrival terminal which looks similar to KLIA, but not as deserted. Make your way out of the arrivals gate, and you can take a taxi right here but only a company called Sasco can take passengers here, and they charge higher fares.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">If you want cheaper fares, then go up to the departure level using the elevators to the left of the arrivals terminal. Go out and try to catch either <b>Vinasun</b> or a <b>Mai Linh</b> taxi, which are both recommended and charge using the meter. You have to be fast here though, because they are not supposed to pick up passengers here, but will do so if you flag them up.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Prepare a clearly-written note of your hotel's complete name and address. Most taxi drivers here <b>cannot</b> speak English.</li>
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Checking-in:</span></u></b></div></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Thien Xuan Hotel has friendly, English-speaking staff but we were a bit surprised when they told us that the Hotel will keep our passports during our stay. Maybe it was for their payment security. But at the end, we got our passports back safely.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Most three-star HCMC hotels do not have windows, so check and request for room with a window if you wish for one. Our room was a triple room, with one king bed and one queen bed with clean toilet and enough space for our family of four.</li>
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</u></b></div><div><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Getting around:</span></u></b></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">The best and safe way to get around HCMC is by taxi, so make sure you flag only Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis. Again, they do not speak English and will not be able to understand you even if you have the address written down.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">So our tip is to ask the hotel staff to write down the name of the places you want to go to - in <b>Vietnamese language</b>. For example, when we wanted to go to the Water Puppet show, the taxi driver did not understand at all - we had to show him the map. So it would be better to have it written down in the Vietnamese language.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">You can also walk safely in HCMC, during the day and night. The pedestrian walkways and boulevards are wide enough that their citizens sit, eat and drink on the walkway, and even ride motorcycles on the walkway to avoid the traffic.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">And now, the most important part - how to cross the street. When you are in HCMC, you will notice that the city is full of motorcycles and the drivers will always honk. They honk to tell you that "they are here, be aware" and not to ask you to move away. So don't get angry when they honk at you, and don't get offended, it may be annoying at first but you'll get used to it.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">When you cross the road, remember that "pedestrians are like rock and motocycles are water, and water goes around rock" - so walk slowly and confidently, and don't make sudden movements or stop suddenly. The motorcyclists are good, have some courtesy especially towards foreigners and do not speed around (and again, sadly, unlike in KL).</li>
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</u></b></div><div><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">What to visit:</span></u></b></div></div></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">You should be able to cover the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office and the Notre Dame in one go - they are located nearby to each other. Only the Palace requires an entry fee. We did not pay, so can't tell you what is inside.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">The Post Office is a grand old building largely untouched from the early 20th century while the Notre Dame is a catholic church. Both were built by the French.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, you should be able to cover the People's Committee Hall (or City Hall) and the Opera House together. There is also a statue of Ho Chi Minh in a park in front of the City Hall. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">It would also be worthwhile to visit the War Remnants' Museum, where there are many tanks, helicopters and military hardware from the Vietnam War on display at the Museum's grounds. There is also an exhibition hall where they are more exhibits and pictures (most are gruesome). One hour is more than enough to spend here. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">If you have the time, visit District 5 of the Chinatown. Pay a visit to the oldest pagoda in HCMC. Try also to drop by the market, the Cho Binh Tay.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Another must-see is the Water Puppet Show, which is internationally recognized. It is located at the Golden Dragon Theater, near Tao Dan Park, still in District 1. Entrance is 120,000 VND, with shows at 5.00 pm and 6.30 pm. Do try to ask for front-row seats to have a better view. We came early and got the first row. It was an entertaining and lively 50-minute show.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Like we mentioned above, it would be okay to pay for a half-day city tour to cover places farthest from your hotel. And enjoy walking to the rest of the attractions.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Always insist the trader to tell you the price first before letting them to show you the items. At the markets and night markets, there are <b>no price tags</b> - the traders will pluck any figures out of thin air and quote you a price of their fancy. So ask them the price first, and start bargaining from there.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bargaining is difficult in HCMC, though the general rule of bargaining two-thirds of the quoted price applies here, most traders are getting wiser. They will refuse to reduce prices even as you threaten to leave or started to walk away.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Another general rule is always bargain and pay in VND. The traders cannot refuse to take VND, though they will gain more profit by trading in USD. Most shops will have price tags or quote prices in USD, and then calculate that into VND. This is where you must bargain more, and then try to cut about 10,000 to 20,000 VND from here.</li>
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</u></b></div><div><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Where to buy:</span></u></b></div></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Last time I was in HCMC (5 years ago) - there was a lot of embroidery items such as paintings and blouses, but now rather scarce.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">If you can go to Cho Binh Tay in District 5, it is recommended to buy some fabric here - cotton and Vietnam silk - they are cheaper here. Silk tie for the men also cheaper here.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">If you want to buy baju kurung, blouse, baju melayu, telekung, jubah - then you can visit Hong Anh Collection, Saigon Mai and Minh Collection, all located on Le Thanh Ton street. Go to all three shops and compare prices according to your needs and priorities. Saigon Mai is the most comfortable and friendliest shop. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">When you are buying baju kurung, always make sure you try them on, because the kain for baju kurung is straight cut, and may not suit people with wide hips or plum-shaped ladies. Vietnamese ladies (and also men) are slim, a lingering effect of the War.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">The Ben Thanh market is cramped, with shops located so close to each other. It is not recommended if you bring small children along. At the back of Ben Thanh (around Entrance 14), there are stalls marked with Fixed Price boards - supposedly already cheap but no bargaining will be entertained.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">For the usual souvenirs, we do recommend you to get Paper Arts - different coloured papers rolled and made into pictures. Also you can get wood crafts, lacquered crafts, keychains and others. Shop around to get the best choices and prices.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">At night, take a leisurely stroll at the Ben Thanh Night Market, open until 11.30 pm. Items here are a bit cheaper but choices are a bit limited.</li>
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</u></b></div><div><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Where to eat:</span></u></b></div></div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">You can google-up many halal and Malaysian eateries in HCMC, but remember, Malaysian food here is considered cuisine - so prices are expensive. For example, nasi lemak is about RM10 here. But fair enough, because Vietnamese roadside food (like Pho noodle) is expensive in KL.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">We only tried the D'Anjung stall at the Parkson food court supermarket on Le Thanh Ton street and it was okay. The Parkson food court also has a halal Pakistani stall in it.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">We also had lunch at a restaurant at Beautiful Saigon Hotel - we just order vegetarian and seafood. The shrimp spring roll is very tasty.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">As for drinks, always buy at places with price tags - like Parkson or Circle K, because roadside stalls or even shops will charge foreigners double the price. <b>Buy lots of water.</b></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Tan Son Nhat departure terminal has many shops, facilities and cafes (again, not like KLIA) - so get to the airport, relax and enjoy your journey home.</li>
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</div></div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-89571817374148663682011-03-15T16:08:00.000+08:002011-03-15T16:08:06.418+08:00Perkampungan Ikan Bakar Terapung (PIBT) Umbai Baru, Melaka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4YdAF6IV7aFfvlZpgOvtBdWvEKqy3LU4_JFFlUPVDCaHXq9g6qyE3A8qYRBGD049sz4LK7yUV5po7uicE9mmpnp29Pe_rVJtDObZ8WUx8bo7RENJC-R40WoejGaEZIu_RpU8753A7EU/s1600/IMG_4018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4YdAF6IV7aFfvlZpgOvtBdWvEKqy3LU4_JFFlUPVDCaHXq9g6qyE3A8qYRBGD049sz4LK7yUV5po7uicE9mmpnp29Pe_rVJtDObZ8WUx8bo7RENJC-R40WoejGaEZIu_RpU8753A7EU/s400/IMG_4018.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Umbai, Melaka has long been a popular spot for ikan-bakar enthusiasts, as the location is known as being idyllic and peaceful. And now, the new PIBT is a welcome addition to the Melaka coastal scene, which includes Alai, Sungai Duyung, Serkam and Umbai Lama.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The PIBT is a spacious, modern and comfortable enclave. Built on stilts above the ocean, there are gazebos connected by wooden walkways for you to enjoy the sight, smell and breeze of the Straits of Melaka. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The place is also large enough to accommodate big crowds, and there are ample facilities like toilets, surau and a hall. The parking lot is also spacious and safe. There are also stalls selling a lot of local items at the main entrance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As you make your way to the main pavillion, there are many restaurants at the first level. The waiters will try to grab your attention as you ponder and make your choice of which place to eat. We will not influence your decision, but we will recommend you the Nakhoda Seafood Restaurant. It is located on the upper level of the pavillion, so you can even saviour more superb views of the ocean. You can choose to sit at the open spaces, or in a covered gazebo if you come in a big group.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Naturally, the menu is extensive and you can have everything you'd expect from a ikan-bakar restaurant of this kind. As usual, you can take your pick of fishes, kupang, kerang, crabs, pepahat, prawns from the fish stall. The seafood are all catches-of-the-day and fresh. Once you have made your choices, they are weighed and you can then request on how you want them cooked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The Nakhoda is quite spacious, that you won't feel suffocated, even when the crowd got bigger as the evening wore on. You don't need to make your way amid cramped spaces and there is no queue at the fish counter. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For the record, we ordered Ikan Kerapu Masak Tiga Rasa, Ikan Terubuk Bakar, Ikan Cencaru Bakar Bercili, Udang Goreng Butter, Sotong Goreng Tepung, Kupang Masak Sambal and Kangkung Goreng Belacan, with two jugs of Sirap Limau, one jug plain water and a serving of rice. Everything was fresh, delicious, mouth watering, tasty, juicy and delicious. The service was fast too, we did not have to wait long for our order to arrive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When SWIK first opened in Bandar Baru Bangi's spanking new 3B Curve Business Park, its signboard had just Wadihana written on it - prompting us to wonder what was the restaurant's specialty. Does it serve Arabic food, or Indonesian cuisine (we always jokingly called it Wadi Unung after the Malay drama) or simply, Malay dishes? Even when the new signboard with the words Islamic Kitchen written across it, we never felt inclined to try it out. But SWIK were always enjoyed good patronage almost daily, and that just got us more curious. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So one fine night, we decided to try SWIK out. (Perhaps you might like to find out about the restaurant's name origins - read it at www.sajianonline.com.my).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Simple and minimalistic, SWIK's open kitchen concept is indeed welcome, though not original. The restaurant is spacious enough as it occupies two shoplots (by the corner too), so it has wide, open spaces for large families or gatherings. Comfortable without being overly decorative, SWIK achieves high in the furnishing department.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</u></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The service was average, but not as quick as we expected it to be. The staff was friendly enough, but they only notified us that one of our order (nasi impit) was finished, about 20 minutes after we had placed the order. However, they did make it up a free bowl of keropok for us to nibble the time away.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When we looked at the menu, there were two things that bothered us a bit. First, was the price. The dishes are a bit expensive for a restaurant of this type in Bandar Baru Bangi. Let me give a few examples - RM30.90 for a chicken fajita? Well, I like Tex-Mex food, but at that price it has to be authentic (with guacamole?) and served in a big portion. And a mixed grilled steak will set you back RM45, and with no mention of whether it's sirloin or tenderloin, I'm not prepared to go for it. Other examples of pricing are fish and chips (RM15.90), rib-eye steak (RM65) and mee siam kuah (RM9.90)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Secondly, SWIK is trying to serve too many kind of dishes in one go - they specialize in Asian, Western, Italian and Mexican (as stated in menu and business card) - that we cannot pinpoint what to have. Perhaps a chef's recommendation note is put on the menu. We finally decide to go Johorean, as the restaurant has deep roots in JB - and ordered the Laksa Johor, Nasi Ambeng and Nasi Goreng Ah Pau (replacing the finished nasi impit set). We also decide to make the Laksa as the benchmark. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, for the positives. The price might be a little steep, but they do make an effort to make it up in size, freshness and presentation. The Laksa Johor was tasty though a little spicy and the portion was just nice. My nasi ambeng was also okay, it had white rice, sambal goreng, serunding, sambal ikan bilis and ayam kicap. But it would be nicer if I could choose more options to put in the Nasi Ambeng, like the missing meehon, begedil and fried fish. Finally, the Nasi Goreng Ah Pau was seafood-based, and the shrimps and squids are quite big and fresh.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The dishes we ordered did not disappoint, but they did not impress either. Tasty, but could be much, much better. So are the prices worth it? We do not think so, if we plan to eat there on a regular basis, but would be fine if we make SWIK a monthly visit. However, it is up to you to decide. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It would be unfair to judge SWIK because we only tried only one type of its extensive menu. There are plenty more to choose from depending on your taste buds and budget. Recommended for a special night out or if you want to have a lot of varieties under one roof. Contact details are 03 - 8927 5540.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Our very own Zoo Negara is located within a sprawling 110 acres of land in Ulu Klang, just north of Kuala Lumpur and situated in a somewhat mixed jungle-concrete landscape. For Malaysians, the Malaysian Zoological Society will charge you RM20 for adults and RM6 for kids (Zoo only and includes the animal show); and RM25 adults and RM9 kids to add extra entrances into the Insect Zoo and Butterfly Park.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Remember to show your MyKad (everyone in your group must show) to prove you're Malaysians, so if you're in a large group and only one person is queuing, please collect all MyKads to avoid being turned away at the ticketing counter or worse, being asked to pay the foreigners' rate (almost RM10 more expensive).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You will get to wear wristbands which you have to verify at the entrance gate, which is quite cool and contemporary. And if anyone is celebrating their birthday on that day, also inform the ticketing counter to get FREE admission. Our daughter turned three during our visit, and she got in free!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also, disable people get in free and senior citizens get a big discount. So get everyone in your family to join in the fun and educational trip to Zoo Negara!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are also ample parking at the Zoo, with two parking areas (at Gate A and Gate B) - so do not park haphazardly outside the area. The parking fee is also minimal, and there will parking attendants to guide you on where and even HOW to park, during peak hours.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There are two entrances to the Zoo, Gate A and Gate B. If possible, try to enter via Gate A as it brings you straight into the Zoo's main area while Gate B will bring you to the Aquarium and Animal Show Theater. The best hour to visit Zoo Negara is as soon as it opens, that is at 9.00 a.m. There will be enough trees and gazebos to provide shade and shelter, but as the day goes on, you will feel tired.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Zoo is home to almost 5000 animals from 400 different species, and most them are placed in spacious exhibit areas. The Zoo compound is large too, so be prepared to walk a bit, and bring a lot of water especially if you have kids in tow. Our advice is also to plan where and what your family would like to see and visit the most, and which exhibits and attractions to skip. Plan your trip around the Zoo as soon as you enter the gates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you enter, immediately buy tram tickets, costing RM3 adults and RM2 children (again, with MyKads). You can start by taking the tram ride as it will make two stops along the Zoo at designated tram stations. Alternatively, you can do it like us - we walked around the Zoo first and then took the tram for one complete round before going home. It is better this way during peak seasons, as the tram stations will be packed with tired people waiting for trams to take them back to the main gates. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you decide to take the tram at the end of your trip, now you must decide where to go in the Zoo. It very much depends on what you'd like to see. If you want to see the Aquarium, Animal Show, Children's World or Penguins - the take the right turn. But if you'd like to see the giraffes, elephants and the Lake, then turn left. The main stars of the Zoo, the lions and the tigers, are also much nearer if you follow the path on the left.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We took the path on the right, and was greeted by the many monkeys and apes. The magnificent horn bills are next on the exhibit enclosure area. Then we reached the Animal Show Theater, which had already started, but being the school holidays, was so packed we couldn't get a peek at all. Unfortunately, the shows are also limited to only two shows per day, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next, we found the Penguins' aquarium, before entering the Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium. You can skip this, as the old aquarium's building is quite small, cramped, suffocating, stuffy and unsuitable for children. Walk a bit more and you will discover the Bear Complex, and see the bears having fun and relaxing under the sun. By this time and distance, you should already be feeling the heat, so take a rest at the kiosks.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When you do continue, try not to miss the Savannah Walk, a large open concept exhibition area created like the safari, which is home to giraffes, zebras and antelopes. But some of the animals might be lazy and would prefer to sleep anyway, but you will appreciate the unique Savannah area which makes you feel the animals are close by, instead of them being in cages.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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When you approach the Cat Walk area, if you're lucky, you might hear the roars of the tigers and the lions. Naturally, this is the main attraction of Zoo Negara, and the exhibit area is so crowded. Take your time here, be patient, and you will find a nice spot to view the tigers and lions, or wait for them to come near (if they're not sleeping). The big cats are truly majestic animals, true kings of the jungle, and you might want to spend more time here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We ended our journey in Zoo Negara with one tram ride around the zoo, which we felt was a better way to appreciate the surroundings after a tiring walk. The Zoo might lack the modern facilities and need more attractions - but the kids will love it here. It will be a rewarding educational trip for them, and perhaps for the whole family.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><i><b>Tips:</b></i></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Bring lots of water</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Wear comfortable shoes</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Make sure everyone has MyKad/ MyKid</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Buy tram tickets</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Arrive early and see animal show at 11 a.m.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Do not miss Savannah, tigers, lions, elephants - kids love 'em the most!<br />
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.</div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-92054594098588238202011-01-06T11:55:00.000+08:002011-01-06T11:55:54.700+08:00Senandung Malam Seafood at Bagan Lalang<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5ezWlfdQRtQ-aTi_wslrq2vgLnrxY19PUBsRvij78TQnbrHWIiAZSZdbRvcwjpseJl0SM3hgsNlymTsE2-gyCDlzFSwmTbF_El9afAhEznp3kxox6zTIrjXsKRmITki__HV9L3vbN68/s1600/IMG_3070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5ezWlfdQRtQ-aTi_wslrq2vgLnrxY19PUBsRvij78TQnbrHWIiAZSZdbRvcwjpseJl0SM3hgsNlymTsE2-gyCDlzFSwmTbF_El9afAhEznp3kxox6zTIrjXsKRmITki__HV9L3vbN68/s1600/IMG_3070.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><br />
Craving for some fresh seafood in the 30 - 40km radius of Bangi, we decided to head to Bagan Lalang, the world-renowned bird watcher's paradise and sleepy town off the coast of Sepang. The Bagan Lalang coastal area was a well-kept secret but when the Swiss Belhotel's Golden Palm Tree Sea Villas and Spa Resort (rates from RM500 onwards) opened at the Sepang Goldcoast Beach last year, the place has quickly gathered recognition as a tourist spot.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So be prepared for a packed beach and heavy traffic on weekends, public holidays and school breaks.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are many restaurants along the beach, and each boasting fresh and cheap catches of the day. The trick is to find out that is tasty. Reading reviews from prior visitors to Senandung Malam, we decided to get there, and again, our group will be a large one consisting of 18 adults and children.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Reservation:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Contact: 013-384 9368 and 019-259 7356.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are no specific method to make reservations. We managed to find and call a few contact numbers, but do not expect friendly greetings from the other side. Perhaps they are busy preparing the restaurant, as they open as early as 5.30 p.m. You should inform them of your entourage size and time of arrival. On busy periods, they might not be able to entertain you, if you plan to come after 8 p.m. You can also order the menu straightaway if you know what and how much to eat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our recommendation is to come early and enjoy the beach, then make your way to the restaurant as soon as they open.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Food:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzcjGDmIphEprpcFlepnCpLll4e-lz4mh8UahTsNfox4I_-Pqsr5BMhYd07Rma1BrEVbcgrDXARmWMyu8q-iwxd6M5K8Lb3e-BJipIokccTNMs7HmS-xHMAEmBIiT8p4VzNj4j4daAgA/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzcjGDmIphEprpcFlepnCpLll4e-lz4mh8UahTsNfox4I_-Pqsr5BMhYd07Rma1BrEVbcgrDXARmWMyu8q-iwxd6M5K8Lb3e-BJipIokccTNMs7HmS-xHMAEmBIiT8p4VzNj4j4daAgA/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Of course, seafood, and fresh too. As it is with other eateries of this type, you order at the counter where all the fishes, shrimp, prawns, squids, pepahat, clams and what-nots are. Make your choice, and then have them weighed and tell them how you want them prepared - fried, grilled, steamed, etc. All the items are fresh and are of satisfactory sizes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But the downside was, the waiting time here was almost two hours. The queue was long, and at the beginning, there was only one person weighing, and taking and writing your orders.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our advice here is to work together in your group - assign someone from your group to get a table, and someone else should just head straight to the ordering counter. And make sure to double check your order - they might get it wrong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So for our group, we had bawal (grilled, but actually we ordered it masak 3 rasa - that's why we recommend you to double-check), pari (grilled), squid (fried), prawns (fried), clams (boiled), siakap (grilled), kailan ikan masin, rice and 3 jugs of sirap limau.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The grilled items were delicious and not over-burnt, and the sambal a bit too spicy but went well with the fishes. The fried squid and prawns, being fresh, was juicy and mouthwatering that they were the first items on the table to be wiped out. The fact that the seafood were fresh probably helped them being delicious as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Service:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we said before, the staff aren't too friendly and they are extremely busy running around anyway. But, they will always try to find you a table and adequate enough to seat your group. Our tip is to grab someone, ask nicely, and they will surely help you out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So was it worth the long drive and wait? Yes, the price certainly was, though not exactly cheap, but it is still one of the cheapest in the Klang Valley-vicinity area. The drive would be tolerable if you skip the highway and take the leisurely route through Bangi, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, and the small towns and villages along Sepang, Salak and Sungai Pelek. The long queue at the counter could be made less painful if you plan early and smartly, and of course you must have the patience for it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We thoroughly recommend this restaurant if you crave for fresh seafood, a beach front restaurant and going in a large group. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Eight</span> and a half out of ten for Senandung Malam.<br />
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<b><i>Location:</i></b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Al-Abraj, Seksyen 9, Bandar Baru Bangi.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are not really fond of Arabic/Middle Eastern cuisine, but decided one night to try out what the fuss was all about. Joining us, was almost the whole family, totaling 12 of us, so finding a spacious eatery was top on our list.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Joining the many, many food outlets in Bangi is the Al-Abraj, specializing in Arab and Yemeni cuisine. Find your way there (via your SatNav) at No. 40, Jalan Medan Pusat 2C, Seksyen 9, Persiaran Bangi.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Ambience:</i></b><br />
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Moderate but clean and tidy. Spacious and suitable for large gatherings. The Arab decor was minimal but just nice enough to set you on a mood. There is also a surau for your convenience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Service:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The staff was fast, efficient and friendly. The waitress who attended our large group was so helpful, that she explained the items on the menu and made some recommendations too. She was patient too as she had to make the explanations a few times. Two thumbs up, and big thank you to Abraj's wonderful staff.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Food:</i></b><br />
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Being somewhat unfamiliar with Arabic cuisine, we took some time to digest the quite extensive menu. Typically, the main menu consist of lamb and chicken served with rice but only the cooking/serving style differs. Choose from Zurbian (cooked inside the rice - Abraj's specialty), or Haneez (steamed), or maybe you'd try the famous Mandy (oven-cooked). Our recommendation is, always go for the lamb - it is a standard rule when you're in Middle Eastern outlet anyway - and Al-Abraj cooks the lamb tender, moist and juicy and it goes nicely when you have some trouble with the dry rice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Another thing which makes this main course worthy of its price, is its large serving. A plate could easily satisfy two moderate-eating adult.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My wife went for the dry lamb Akdah, which is tender lamb meat floss cooked with potato and tomato, served with Lebanese bread. This dish was fantastic as the spices blends well and gives you a myriad of tastes. The rest of group had kebab, sandwiches, fool (kacang pool) and Yemeni bread. Again, the Yemeni bread was so large it could easily feed two adults too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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As for the beverages, you could try the Yemeni lime if you could take the extreme sourness. But you must try the bottled non-alcoholic malt drink which comes in a lot of flavours. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Overall</i></b>:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are plenty more items on the menu which looks appetizing, and perhaps the more adventurous among you would like to try the equally adventurous items. The lamb is a must-try, and if you can skip the dry rice, try to have the lamb with bread instead. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moderate ambiance, clean environment, large portion and tasty food makes Al-Abraj a recommended place to visit, even if you don't really like Arabic cuisine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is our second visit to the Tiara Beach Resort, with the first being in 2007. Even though the gap was a mere three years, but the once-proud Resort looks like it has aged thirty years. From its worn-out furniture to its lacklustre rooms, the Tiara is like a crown losing its gems and diamonds, bit by bit. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We tried our luck on the Friday, and luckily, we got ourselves a room. The reservation informed us that we booked for a one-room apartment, but upon check-in, it turned out that the rate which we paid was for a studio room only. It was poor communications and a serious error by the management, but no amount of complaining was going to rectify the situation. We double-checked our reservations, but my tip to you is, triple check if you want to reserve rooms at the Tiara.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The check-in process was chaotic. I have not seen anything like it before. There was a pre-check-in counter to get your confirmation slip and a queue number, before we can proceed to the real check-in counter to get our keys. the queue number was so long that it was worse than at the Immigrations Department. The Lobby was so packed that it looked like the market and the toilet was so filthy. The staff was made up of trainees and clearly lacked experience and courtesy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imagine my irritation, when at the pre-check-in counter, the staff could not find my name and blankly stared at me and said, "Sorry encik, nama encik tiada..", much to my chagrin and annoyance. She didn't even try to double-check. Finally, her colleague next to her came and help, and of course she found my name, as it was right there all along. And my queue number was a good and solid 70 persons ahead.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If it wasn't for the entertainment provided at the Lobby, I would have lost my temper. Being Christmas, the Tiara had Santa Claus, the Teletubbies and two clowns (one of them was on stilts, which was cool) to keep the children occupied. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So a misinformed reservation department, chaotic check-in and lazy staff, we would like to proudly rate 1 mark out of 10; and the single mark is for the entertainment. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were given block F (the last block), which was okay, but we had to make one big turn around to get there, and the parking were full. The annoying thing was the parking bays were full because the management of Tiara deemed it fit to fill about 10-15 bays with kiosks and stalls to make more profit. Maximizing the profit but depriving the paying customers of comfort and convenience. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our room was on the 3rd floor (all blocks have 6 floors with about 20 units on each floor); but there was only one small and miserable elevator to serve them all. The management would like their clients to use the stairs but, in all their stupidity, forgets that people who come to Tiara do so in large families and carry lots of luggage. The notice at the elevator lobby reads - "Strictly for unloading baggage only" - do you think children and senior citizen would be able to climb the stairs all the way to level 6?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, upon entering the room, that's when we realized we got the studio room. Calling front desk would be useless, because they insisted that the rate we paid for was really for studio room on weekends, but I was informed otherwise during reservation. It was miscommunication but I still blame the management for giving inaccurate and contradicting information.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for the room itself.. where do we start to complain. The furniture was so worn-out it looked like it came from a government rest house. The curtains were so dirty and looked unchanged for eternity, they were so decayed and torn apart. The toilet was not clean too. And the room was dusty like it was not cleaned for a long time. We had to pay deposit if we wanted the remote controls to the air-cond. And nobody from housekeeping showed up when we requested for.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The one and only reason people still come to Tiara - the massive pool and man-made beach and water park. Since the 13th of December, entrance to the Water Park area will incur entrance charges of RM20 per adult and RM15 per children, but when you book a room, you get complimentary entrance according to your room types. For studio, you get complimentary entrance for 2 adults and 2 children, and you get to wear wristbands according to colours designated for the day. But we saw that the implementation was not strict yet, but at least bring the wristbands along to the water park because there will different prices to pay for other facilities, if you have the wristbands (like renting a bike, foot masage, fish spa and more). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The massive pool was really big enough and we still managed to find a spot for our little family to soak and splash. However the much smaller kiddies playground pool was packed and the water looked murky. Anyway, the whole park has enough water and inflatable slides to keep everyone happy and enjoyable. There were enough lifeguards on duty too.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for the bike rental, it was RM8 for 30 minutes for single rider (with wristband) and RM10 for 30 minutes for twin (the bipeds). A bit expensive but you can cycle around the vast Tiara area, and we don't think they're too rigid with the time. Other facilities available are gymnasium, games room, indoor playground, sauna and karaoke.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At nightfall, the Pavillion area comes to life with its brightly decorated and colorful trees. A giant screen monitor was showing cartoons as early as 7.30 pm. Kids were safely running around the area, and playing the UFOs (of course, sold at the area). There were stalls selling toys and snacks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then the stage hosted a magic show and an acrobatic performance from China. For the more relax-inclined people, a live band played at the restaurant, where you can also test you karaoke skills. In short, there are many activities to keep you occupied until your bedtime.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The water park and pavillion are the only saving grace left for Tiara, but there are now many up-and-coming water parks. And some of the facilities should already be included in the entrance fees. We give the pool and pavillion combo 8 marks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The temporary staff was, like stated above, lazy and unhelpful. However, the more experienced permanent staff at the front desk was friendly and courteous. Don't expect concierge service though. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast was no longer included in your room rates by default anymore (replaced by the entrance fees), so we never had the chance to try the food. There are a number of restaurants in Tiara. Or else you could head for PD town or down to the Melaka border for seafood.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We didn't try the food so we can't rate it, but we can give the Tiara staff 5 marks out of 10.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tiara could boast of its unique attraction a while ago, but with so many other similar-themed resorts, why should we come back? A total refurbishment of the accommodation facilities should be on the resort's priority list, as well as a total revamp of their reservation and check-in mechanism. The water could do with some updating too. The entrance fee will prove unpopular in the longer term.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lepas rasa tak puas hati minum <a href="http://drhanie.blogspot.com/2011/01/teh-3-lapis.html">cendol jadian</a> hari tu</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Terjumpa cendol sebenar di Sweet Chat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cendol Durian!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hilang kemaruk 2 in 1</div><div style="text-align: center;">~kemaruk cendol dan kemaruk durian~<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hasilnya..</div><div style="text-align: center;">cendol memang mantap</div><div style="text-align: center;">tapi santannya <b>pekat sangat</b> kot</div><div style="text-align: center;">so <b>cepat muak</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">makan semangkuk, <b>TAK terasa</b> nak tambah lagi!</div><div style="text-align: center;">hahaha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kedai ok.. spacious</div><div style="text-align: center;">tapi nak dapat parking agak payah sikit!</div><div style="text-align: center;">err.. ataupun mungkin sebab hujan kot</div><div style="text-align: center;">hurmmm...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">kat sini gerai dia 2 lot</div><div style="text-align: center;">sebelah untuk lontong, nasi lemak dan air</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">sebelah lagi tempat untuk prepare roti canai</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Lontong Biasa</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nasi Impit</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serunding Kelapa</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tauhu goreng</div><div style="text-align: center;">Telur rebus (setengah biji)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tempe goreng 2 keping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Begedil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sayur - Kacang Panjang, Kubis dan Sengkuang</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sambal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Lontong Sotong</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sama macam lontong biasa</div><div style="text-align: center;">tapi ada tambah <b>sotong sambal</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Lontong Special</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sama macam lontong sotong</div><div style="text-align: center;">tapi tempe dapat 3 keping</div><div style="text-align: center;">nasi impit ekstra</div><div style="text-align: center;">ada telur goreng</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Opposite Jusco Bukit Tinggi Klang</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sedap!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">tapi budak-budak tak boleh makan sebab pedas</div><div style="text-align: center;">kalau nak makan jugak, kena mintak asingkan sambal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wPuMQ-vWPcsbt7fAvY2JZjVkWk25MFZGG8FLh_DpojTx7TEZQQSBKNsL13nfWXVGcybyzcEs58Inkrif3ogm9VOcXVg8go-ykeKe3NJBUKbGgYzdTLmD4ZFsIdlmifsycRYpOU7RxN2t/s1600-h/IMG_4626.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362677118165113826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wPuMQ-vWPcsbt7fAvY2JZjVkWk25MFZGG8FLh_DpojTx7TEZQQSBKNsL13nfWXVGcybyzcEs58Inkrif3ogm9VOcXVg8go-ykeKe3NJBUKbGgYzdTLmD4ZFsIdlmifsycRYpOU7RxN2t/s320/IMG_4626.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 0px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-color: transparent; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: transparent; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: transparent; border-top-left-radius: 0px 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 0px; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 78px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative; text-align: center; width: 204px;" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">My mother treated us to the Boston World - Steamboat Restaurant at AEON Bukit Tinggi, and this was awhile back, so this review is a little delayed. As its name suggests, this outlet specializes in Steamboat, and the menu is quite extensive. As you often do in a Steamboat outlet like this, you always go for a set, or a packaged menu as they offer value for money.</span></div><br />
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Info: Restoran ini dirasmikan oleh Tuan Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat, ada gambar dia kat dinding restoran. Selamber je Tok Guru datang tak ghoyak kan, kalau tak boleh la pegi jumpa dia, amik gambar..<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He he he<br />
Saje nak tunjuk bukti kukuh<br />
Bahawasanya<br />
Tok Guru Nik Aziz<br />
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.</div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-2610605329231352562010-03-21T11:00:00.011+08:002010-03-21T12:14:03.024+08:00Mali's Corner<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;"><b>Outlet:</b></span> Mali's Corner</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;"><b>Where</b></span><b>:</b> Platinum Walk, Setapak</span><br /><div align="justify"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">What</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">:</span> Char Kuey Teow, hawker food in a trendy place</span><br /></div><div align="justify"> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">Mali's Char Kuey Teow is so popular among KL-ites that its reputation is legendary, and can rank itself in the same hawker-fare bracket as Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, Hokkien fried noodle, and others of its genre, as one of KL's must-try food. An appearance in Astro Prima's Warung Kita programme brought our attention to this particular warung (featured was Mali's original location in Wangsa Maju). However, Mali's has moved into the upmarket with an outlet at the Platinum Walk in Setapak. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">The outlet is simple, nice and ordinary - so it fits the hawker food that it serves. Practicing the self-service concept, walk up to the counter and order. But you can have only char kuey teow, nasi lemak and nasi ayam hainan (up to 4 p.m.) here. </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450930967503689442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrzNWgS5HP9y7h8ECPlSUX53X5PqMoLfnKo0TzJhCuMsOF_wlBf5VI7c7jJPLQo-sKp5wFfw1TH93WPYubVN9ciIZTlZJ_nDGA39xJokvLcklM7-6lEmXQ_qh3Ede9AIZT5G2d7mOpPA/s320/P1020820.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Pic 1 and 2: The service counters.</span><br /><br /></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450933093134308114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD5Ds8lbnV6fpJfjRNwHwh20j8AyxnDJUobSuKjnHQiBc2qG0gUx6ZS1mt_AlAxc8Lv95Y5S0e6feUp_NS1mSFuOz1hh1JsdTSacZd_ZW1CnsRmvECzwyM-neZLPERUlRBDT3hzA-ZqJI/s320/P1020816.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">So go for the big one - order Char Kuey Teow Special - special because it is served with shrimps. And the shrimps are a lot - we counted nine succulent, big ones in the dish. As for the taste, it was just so mesmerising, every spoonful was majestic it simply melted in our mouth. You just want to have more.</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450931729279502850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLSEXZgJYgOetfZZ_CguQUFYY1bLY-L_4td4K-zyWl5EO9ub6dQVgzqIYUvmFB-3Hn_OcdsLVnY4MJVXEz9sPd3aPWVJ6OuvttYXMAyzn7oVpHDb8wYffkbcFpowskEesb-6lQfYDFd4/s320/P1020825.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Pic 3 and 4: Savour the succulent Char Kuey Teow Special. And empty your plate. See how many shrimps are served.<br /></span><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450933505542270322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-cvAA-U8jXvShqSfAcyE_lklzGKXdbDKEDvD2-fRkP-RYqCXS0jA7qhmWJk6fT-rEZ7x2txNw-uO8qy-OyIyG93VjuR59HIPzpMYyEopVYV925KWNqKPW_npvJ7W69497UP-Uurwgfs/s320/P1020830.JPG" border="0" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">We also tried the nasi lemak - erm, well, it tasted like any average nasi lemak. </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450931739006493666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuizOWVib5i_dTOYM6NdrwlE2U4JJYLMJd90afXA84tiALKGY32Ipl4ZjRLFsjOJbJsTrBuaJoo2f0vAwNOtYY9K2jEJ9Sp2sy8zRHWaBJAo8HrA5sp8IN8cegdEa12SmM3shQkof6c8/s320/P1020829.JPG" border="0" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366ff;">Verdict:</span></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366ff;">Staff:</span> Friendly enough, but I do have a minor grouse - its self-service concept. When you serve hawker fare and only have three dishes on the menu, perhaps self-service is not the way to do it. </span><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366ff;">Decor:</span> Simple but comfortable enough. But the open kitchen was a nice addition, so you can drool while they fry your order of char kuey teow.</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450931772004022082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDplN6ZlqgPCXAGj-KXlK6fjCy4TP8VsuFFMXCtc4isvlgXbGZrgKJjNBPCfVa6_aCsvO9cHWtC6UqbeFNWxLTR0ydax3AWqCFXjv0m_pvU4KQU9RrTP5LxvY340jgtjwd3_xT1wBYMp8/s320/P1020823.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450931757294682354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXQEktKeodS7AW5zqBl89F2mKm4miyoHbi_AgI16rhB-b4Gylvt7KCmtReeNKnPUKrY8lfmh8Q4oUQH4JsEBciX_XVRJTQCsoTzkVhAfRI3UAtjgcfFOVZNe6waqaFDPRfC3GCJfz_h0/s320/P1020817.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Pic above: More dining space at the upper level of the outlet.<br /></span></p></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333ff;">Food:</span> Aiseh, no need to repeat myself here. Mali's deserves a spot in the Travel Channel as one of KL's international-class hawker food. Bourdain, try this one out.</span><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6633ff;">Coming back:</span> Definitely absolutely. KL's finest.</span></div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-68672402835281497962010-03-21T10:48:00.001+08:002010-03-21T10:54:11.204+08:00I'm Going to the Gatsby Deodorant Street Fair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcKBiNZMJLKrP38JlFKCBKDsBCWaI9ucE950lr24OvhztjsNlHggbEOvbUONx8mdES-T0Igi9dds-91HVKscQGn-PUd2E8cIdOsMmIUCjG6RLbQFqGpxeY8DGQN92FxijH6c142LKmjo/s1600-h/gatsby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcKBiNZMJLKrP38JlFKCBKDsBCWaI9ucE950lr24OvhztjsNlHggbEOvbUONx8mdES-T0Igi9dds-91HVKscQGn-PUd2E8cIdOsMmIUCjG6RLbQFqGpxeY8DGQN92FxijH6c142LKmjo/s320/gatsby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450914869030423314" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">Gatsby, the really popular and renown maker of quality beauty and hair care products for men, will be throwing a street-themed bash for its Malaysian consumers next month. Billed as the Gatsby Deodorant Street Fair, it will take place on the 17th of April 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Front Foyer, Ground Floor of the Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">First established in 1976 by the Japanese company Mandom (of which Mandom has a far older history when it was still known as the Tancho Stick), the Gatsby brand shot to prominence with the release of "Moving Rubber", a series of exceptionally cool hair styling products. At the Street Fair, Gatsby will launch its latest product, the Double Protection Deodorant, which will be available in both roll-on and spray can variants. Knowing Gatsby as a stylish and exciting brand, the Street Fair is ought to be an enjoyable affair, with a lucky draw being the highlight of the day. Various exciting gadgets worth up to RM15,000 will be up for grabs.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">And of course, being a Japanese-based company, the Street Fair will also have a lot of fun and amusing games on offer. Among them is the Sumo Wrestling in air-bag suits, gladiator battles, and many more. You can be sure that the games will be funny, addictive and not really be about winning.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So mark your calendar for the Gatsby Deodorant Street Fair, and here are the details again:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Date: 17 April 2010</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Location: Front Foyer, Ground Floor, Berjaya Times Square, KL</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">And do drop by this <a href="http://www.gatsby.com.my/streetfair"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">link</span></b></a> for more info on the event. See you guys there!</span></span></div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-70314873397388594462010-03-04T10:48:00.000+08:002011-11-05T09:17:06.450+08:00Village View<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21px;"></span><br />
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<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Ambience and setting: Kampung-style, rustic Malay setting. Huge and spacious, but poorly-lit. For large family outing, choose the rumah kampung seating - a mock pondok with hollow space underneath the table so you can bersila or stretch your legs.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Review: We came in an entourage of fourteen, so the pondok was very suitable. At least the kids will not disturb other patrons. We find the Jalan Reko branch was very much bigger than the one at Selaman, and the waiters were a lot more efficient too. The service was okay, tak cepat sangat tapi tak la lambat sangat.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Food: Kitaorang rasa specialty sini ialah Ayam Boxing, Ayam Pandan (tak berapa sedap) dan mungkin Tomyam Poktek (serabut sangat). Tapi untuk malam itu, sebab Along dan Kak Fatin yang belanja, so kami tunggu makanan sampai je la, which was Siakap 3 Rasa (ikan garing, kuah ok), telur bungkus (pedas), Tomyam Campur (ok) dan Kailan Ikan Masin (tak nampak ikan masin). Overall, boleh la.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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<div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Verdict: Restoran konsep ni memang banyak kat Bangi - especially kat area Selaman (tapi jangan pegi Yankie's Hut tau) - dan kedua-dua cawangan Village View ini memang antara yang terbaik, choose the one at Jalan Reko if you want the ambience. Highly recommended.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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My order was to observe and capture images, never to engage. I still had two hours before the first light of dawn emerged and so I caught a nap.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Awaking after about two hours later, I was startled by the sound of a convoy of army trucks arriving at the silo. I took out my smartphone and by the slightest touch of its screen, brought up its camera function. The 3.2 megapixels camera had autofocus function, so I did not have to worry about blurred images. I captured the images of the convoy unloading crates and crates of cargo. Satisfied with the images, I prepared it to be sent. A few more nimble touches of the screen, and the pictures were sent via email. It was technology at its best. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">After that, I observed more activities at the silo and I took pictures of them all. Storage wasn’t a problem, as the smartphone had a 2 GB flash memory built inside its stylish yet rugged exterior. Everytime I sensed a picture was significant, I immediately sent it straight to intel. And never once the smartphone let me down.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">When the day had turned into darkness, it was time for me to go. The darkness masked any moonlight and blanked out the stars, and I did not want to struggle to navigate my way out of here. I took out my now trusty smartphone, and started its GPS mode. The device kicked into gear and found the three satellites which are needed to triangulate my position. Within minutes, I had it. The rendezvous point was due North-West, and about thirteen kilometers away, so it was hard running all the way to make it on time for exfiltration. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The helicopter was there, and swiflty I was out of the jungle. I made a call to headquarters. The voice on the other was remarkably clear and crisp, this was one good phone. I confirmed: mission accomplished, now enroute for de-brief. I looked down on the jungle and thought about my short but important mission – I came in invisible but stormed like the whirlwind – the smartphone was a reliable partner.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">And the smartphone’s name was apt too. It was called the BlackBerry Storm 2.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Celcom, which has recently become the no. 1 telco provider in Malaysia, is the most perfect home for the BlackBerry. Both brands are premium, innovative, timeless, dynamic and appeals to a wide range of users. Young and old, techie or not – all of them will appreciate BlackBerry’s top of the range technology with Celcom’s leading edge expertise. Celcom’s prepaid package, the simply-named but very catchy X, is very tantamount to the crucial teenagers and young adults market. Got X, got it all; seems to be the catchphrase of the cyber generation. Celcom’s BlackBerry X packages augur well for this age bracket – affordable but still maximizing the most that the BlackBerry could offer – messaging, calls, email, surfing, and lots more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Celcom have grown rapidly in the last five years, and it looks like that they are going to stay at the summit for a long, long time.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal"><span style="Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-23876949245364655472010-02-06T01:23:00.006+08:002010-02-06T01:58:15.938+08:00Tooth Fairy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAo_Drlv15FpObPqnS7fl9fVRkM0qzwvoJyWRDYn4SKeQ7Kj27v1-oXA6xQZhuoJNxa-pwDPeHyF9crLvyhfYmicN8BnmRWYwc6a8FDde8SHdTxbQfyE-XB1qgyy96W7umwCyjnziYzqo/s1600-h/Tooth_fairy_promo_poster.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434819035876934882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAo_Drlv15FpObPqnS7fl9fVRkM0qzwvoJyWRDYn4SKeQ7Kj27v1-oXA6xQZhuoJNxa-pwDPeHyF9crLvyhfYmicN8BnmRWYwc6a8FDde8SHdTxbQfyE-XB1qgyy96W7umwCyjnziYzqo/s320/Tooth_fairy_promo_poster.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Tooth Fairy (PG-13)</span></div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Look, The Rock seldom chooses a bad script, but sometimes he stumbled upon an average one. Like this movie, for instance, which was pretty average - but The Rock puts in his charming persona (and his famous wink) to pull this movie above average. Not entirely funny, but enjoyable, the Tooth Fairy is a feel-good movie suitable for the whole family. It's about going for your dreams as shown by The Rock's character as an ice hockey player who quite never make it, and paralleled by his girlfriend's son's ambition to become a guitar player.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Tooth Fairy casts The Rock as a once-promising hockey player Derek Thompson, who has been stuck in minor-league obscurity for years. Nicknamed "The Tooth Fairy" for his signature move which is a brutal whack that always costs his opponent a tooth, Derek spends more time in the penalty box than on the ice. Having given up on his dream of stardom long ago, he feels little guilt about shattering the hopes of others, even his girlfriend's young daughter who still believes in tiny fairies that steal into children's rooms in the middle of the night exchanging lost teeth for dollar bills. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Derek is charged with "disseminating disbelief" and promptly summoned to tooth fairy headquarters, where he's outfitted with wings and a uniform and ordered to spend two weeks collecting kiddie teeth. This movie is quite predictable but some of the jokes are good enough and The Rock will keep you entertained with his lovable screen persona.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Most memorable moments:</span></div><ol><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Billy Crystal's cameo, as Jerry, the fairyland's inventory keeper. Short, but extremely hilarious appearance from the veteran.</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">The Rock and his case worker, Tracy trading jokes about 'wings'.</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">The scene before The Rock and Tracy says goodbye - "Maybe we can stay in touch," - "Yeah, we can email or something," - "Wait, do you blog? Do you have a blog? I'd love to read your blog!" - "Oh, oh, yeah - we can Facebook too!"</span></div></li></ol><p align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">This is a good movie for the whole family, and deserves a shot simply because of The Rock's performance. Mummy gives Tooth Fairy a 3.8 rating.</span></p>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308368100449329251.post-66965543228649495032010-02-06T01:14:00.004+08:002010-03-21T12:20:27.737+08:00Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.<div><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSrkVRaSJcdqD0QcOtuglnTh0igSgoGa-0QSNcXz6rJ4gRdqwTqlJfF8bEe0sRxLO7tOq-KwbtDg2Rl9qTcXNGqwj_6MzKlLYmBgAvpunajLmnOY0ptgvSH9YilAMXYemV5ji_Uis9u0/s1600-h/3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450936253645215522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSrkVRaSJcdqD0QcOtuglnTh0igSgoGa-0QSNcXz6rJ4gRdqwTqlJfF8bEe0sRxLO7tOq-KwbtDg2Rl9qTcXNGqwj_6MzKlLYmBgAvpunajLmnOY0ptgvSH9YilAMXYemV5ji_Uis9u0/s320/3.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong></strong></span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Outlet:</strong></span> Bubba Gump Shrimp </span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Where:</strong></span> Sunway Pyramid </div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>What:</strong></span> American diner based on the fictional Bubba Shrimpin’ business in the Forrest Gump movie. </div><div align="justify"><br />Perhaps you’ve all been to this outlet by now, and for us, this is our third time to Bubba’s, but our maiden visit to this Sunway Pyramid branch. Before that, let me tell you what I personally like about Bubba’s. First, it’s an all-American diner, so the staff are friendly and the food portion’s huge. But secondly, and most importantly, they do not serve pork or alcoholic sauce/drink/seasoning in their dishes. In the US, they do serve pork chops or use wine sauce and whatnots, but they make an effort to subsitute it over here in Malaysia. Commendable, because some American franchise, like TGI Friday’s, never do it – they still use Jack Daniels in their steak – although you can ask for it to be subsituted, but that’s not the point. You’re in Malaysia lah, TGI Friday’s, not Miami.</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><div align="justify">So top marks for Bubba’s, and even higher marks for their food. Always, always, always, order shrimp when you’re here, do not order something like rice or chicken in Bubba’s. Go for the shrimps, and there is a lot of variety to choose from. As the portion is huge, my wife and I shared the Bourbon Street Boromundi – shrimp in sauce, grilled boromuni fish, mashed potatoes and garnished with nachos. Awesome! The shrimps bathed in the sauce, and dripped when you chew. Fresh and juicy, the flavour of the dish simply fills your mouth and mesmerises your senses.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450936258387175714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoJSOS12AL1Z-vGjE3Uz-knrOqZJiRBV7VHuCXRkdquHrXYD8_cZHCKlNUPzBB45Z4wym0RtJxqbxVtShDBqovHCUNR_PBOXXhIfYV5LXokMra9hREllowJ5GaxUNms0s9KU1PMu3JgE/s320/4.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">As for our drinks, Mummy ordered the Jenny’s favourite – a concoction of raspberry, vanilla and strawberry, and it was heavenly smooth and cool. A must-try, it will complement any food absolutely. I had the Speckled Lemonade, a tad sour but it was okay. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450936286537610722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFacH1_r9aimmNTzOsY8TZFa9N5XLa_tacN81hWyvy5g9u_oVmM3sdmLQ7JDDmPZIBiVcqPFwrdsERfwvMiI9kCvVh7FRdY0b4biRwZllrp0cFmA3KQEpcDQlA_knxIVHF8VA4f8-WPpU/s320/8.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="justify">We also had a side order of fries for the kids, and the fries were served the real American way, meaning it was big, tasty and full. For a change, I recommend you to have the fries with malt vinegar, maybe you’ll like it!</div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Verdict:</strong></span> </div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Staff:</span> <em>How’s-it-goin’</em> and <em>how-ya-doin’</em> are what they’ll greet you in Bubba’s, so that means they’re friendly and efficient. </div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Décor:</span> The walls are adorned with memorabilla from Forrest Gump, and some American vehicle number plates. And of course, a lot of décor from where Forrest Gump came from, Alabama. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450936267291467090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpEHmLO97JFTqxuG8onen9ida10A91DVmJ3mLd-zw8MfXYvGe3ZAr0QrjhZeN7Pu6JjXE9xdGjg3qD-gRJ1UaqVzhSuzBM04emgPQy_zOBI5b6CPk7MVTlcKFnHi6Ybmkh6JYnF_ETiQ/s320/5.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450936278778080738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgfSnfk1FjQ6xPEkEeak_XfLgdJjRAFTfUn4s4mOIB2LtOWXyy_xNP-TcKFq8n9x6aB4qhhA2YyZ8Jn_ezs-Jf5XOvQomwF7YSvmzVYW2SCRfnCJjCxDcwP7OdDVJvNzavbhyCBUdLq8/s320/6.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Food:</span> Shrimps. Order shrimps. Any kind of. End of story. </div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Coming back?:</span> You betcha. </span></div></div></div></div></div>Jamalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08539650243507504119noreply@blogger.com0