Neubodi: Suit Up Contour Collection
I was never a fan of shapewear because the ones I owned were too stiff and uncomfortable to wear. One of my worst memories of a girdle was how it compressed my body, which caused tingling and numbness...
View ArticleTom’s Dim Sum, Taman Desa
Dan Dan Mian is a Sichuan dish which I enjoyed in Shanghai early this year. It was one of my favourite things to eat in the city because of the mala sensation from the spicy sauce. I didn’t indulge in...
View ArticleKim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee, Petaling Street
When I started working in the city centre, Petaling Street was a 10-minute walk from the office and Kim Lian Kee was like a canteen for my colleagues and I. We would walk there for lunch at least once...
View ArticleSpa Village at Pangkor Laut Resort
Spa sessions are a luxury which I reserve for special occasions or when I get extra moolah from freelance work. They are also a luxury I enjoy when I do hotel reviews, not all the time but most of the...
View ArticleThe long weekend
rif and I planned a trip to Hat Yai with his parents during the Raya break but we cancelled our plans on the morning of our trip due to the bombing in Betong the evening before. The news made me uneasy...
View ArticleCava Bubbly Hi-Tea at La Bodega Lounge, Bangsar
Brunches and Hi-Teas have become a favourite of mine, given how weekends are now (very) precious to me and I want to enjoy them as best possible. On days we don’t host friends over for brunches, rif...
View ArticleBetjeman & Barton, 1 Utama
I’m going to go right ahead and say it – tea has never been my kind of thing. Coffee is…which explains why I drink the latter so often and hardly ever tea. But tea can be quite a treat especially those...
View ArticleVCR Coffee, Kuala Lumpur
As the blog turns 7 in a few months, I recall the wonderful times I’ve had, life experiences I’ve gained along the way, friends I’ve made and wonderful opportunities I’ve been presented with. Alas, it...
View ArticleKen Rimba Shah Alam
rif and I bought our first property together – a Soho apartment – slightly over four years ago after taking a look at the floor plan and concept, and liking what we saw. At that time, we thought it was...
View ArticleHeng Kee Bak Kut Teh at PJ Old Town
Bak Kut Teh is comfort food for many – a medicinal, aromatic broth that is laden with tender chunks of pork belly and ribs, and is best eaten with fried crullers (yau char kwai). I was never a fan of...
View ArticleFashion Updates: Corshacomo #4
Being recognised in public is something I’ve been experiencing quite often these days and it is very flattering to have people come up to me to say “Hi”. I value such readers and fans because these are...
View ArticleWai Kei Restaurant, Old Klang Road
I’ve heard good things about Wai Kei Restaurant, located along Old Klang Road. My mum’s good friends go there for lunch on a regular basis and rif who has tried it with his colleagues said the food is...
View ArticleJENERIS By Ahren, Nu Sentral Kuala Lumpur
As a regular LRT commuter, I love stopping at KL Sentral and KLCC because they are well connected and offers access to F&B outlets, shops and hotels. Occasionally, I would make a pit stop at Le...
View ArticleSin Yoon Loong, Ipoh
I’ve always gotten my coffee fix at Nam Heong White Coffee in Ipoh until some of my readers mentioned the coffeeshop opposite – Sin Yoon Loong – serves even better white coffee. During my last trip to...
View ArticleUncle Lim’s Kitchen at Pangkor Laut Resort
Hock Chew cuisine is becoming a rarity, even in Sitiawan. It’s been a while since I had good Hock Chew food at a restaurant – the best cooks are still my grandmother and mother. But I was pleasantly...
View ArticleFashion Updates: Peep Boutique #3
Many tend to think that I have a lot of free time because it seems so through my Facebook and Instagram updates. Truth is, I’m constantly working (this blog is also full time job for me). Managing...
View ArticleEe Chinese Cuisine at Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya
With the Mid-Autumn Festival happening this September 8, many F&B establishments have come up with their version of mooncake be it snowskin, baked or chocolate. At Ee Chinese Cuisine, mooncakes are...
View ArticleFifty 8 Grill, Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai
Imagine being told by Chef Richard Ekkebus, that you’re about to eat the best steak of your life. The (limited supply) wagyu beef from David Blackmore, the only Australian raising 100% purebred...
View ArticleCar Review: Citroen DS3
Over the weekend in June, I was given a Citroen DS3 to drive around and enjoy all the benefits it has to offer. While I’m no expert in cars, I do look out for certain things as a consumer when I’m in...
View ArticleSIX, Bangsar
A well-made Negroni demands respect and contemplation. Each sip is terse to the tongue with a tinge of bitterness; a smoky-sweet finish that makes it a grown-up drink. Perfect to mark the end of the...
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