Ramadhan inspired by nenek’s kitchen at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
The Ramadhan feast at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur boasts 138 nenek’s traditional recipes, handed down by the grandmothers of the chefs. While this is my first Ramadhan review at JW Marriott, it wasn’t the...
View ArticleJuly Fashion Coordinates: Peep Boutique
White Summer Dress (I wore it with a pink bikini top) Houndstooth Mini Skirt (RM39) Long Ribbed Cardi in pink (RM59) Billowy Chiffon Top in mint (RM45) Daisy Denim Dress (RM49). Shop Peep Boutique HERE...
View ArticlePenang One, Kota Damansara
rif has a tendency pf showing me pictures of his meals lately, including a dinner he had at Penang One when I was away in Sydney. His char kuay teow with duck egg cost RM10.90, which I got to enjoy the...
View ArticleSkye Bar, Beer Garden & Fable in Jakarta
Jakarta’s night scene is a lot more fun compared to the one in KL. rif and I managed to check out a few spots when we were there in June. And the girls I tell you…super hot and dressed to kill. We went...
View ArticleThim Kee Steamed Fish
I’ve been wanting to try the food at Thim Kee, but after more than five failed attempts (it was either closed or they were sold out for the day), I listed this place as a lost cause. rif has been here...
View ArticleSydney Fish Market
One of my favourite places in Sydney is the fish market – an oyster and seafood haven. Basically, you can get the freshest catch under one roof. I went gaga when I first stepped in; from oysters to...
View ArticleAugust Fashion Updates: Puma & Azorias
Shop Azorias here and check out Puma on Facebook for updates!
View ArticleAling Gado-Gado, Jakarta
Despite being in Jakarta for only a short weekend, rif and I managed to try a very good gado-gado, thanks to my friend’s mother. She’s a big foodie and knows all the good places to eat in the city. She...
View ArticleBeijing
As a somewhat frequent traveller, I’d like to think I’ve been to quite a few countries and cities in the world – mostly Europe since I was studying in the UK. In the past two years or so, I started...
View ArticleSin Kee, Brickfields
My in-laws have been patronising Sin Kee Restaurant for more than 30 years, and claims the place serve decent Hainanese chicken chop, sambal prawns and “mun fan”. Not surprising, rif likes coming here...
View ArticleMie Akong, Jakarta
Travelling with a food lover often leads to interesting discoveries, especially when that person happens to drive in a foreign country. Adhi’s mum happens to be that food lover who took rif and I...
View ArticleHotel Review: Holiday Inn Melaka
Holiday Inn Melaka is one of the newest hotels in Melaka that is centrally located and offers a great view of the Straits of Malacca. Boasting 275 rooms, the hotel makes an ideal option for those...
View ArticleL’Oreal Colour for Life
Colour for Life is a nationwide fundraising campaign initiated by L’Oreal Professionel to help the children infected and affected by HIV. This campaign aims to encourage the hairdressing industry to be...
View ArticleTwo Good Eggs, Sydney
Growing up, rif and I always wanted a little café of our own. But this dream of ours was put on hold to make way for ambition, career progression and other life responsibilities. Over the years, this...
View ArticleThe Gulai House, The Datai Langkawi
The Gulai House at The Datai Langkawi offers guests the experience of dining in a wooden house amidst the lush green surrounding. This “kampung style” setting is further complemented by The Gulai’s...
View ArticleHome Updates
It’s been a crazy few weeks for both rif and I, as we’ve been going through details, looking at furniture and all the nitty gritty things for our new home. While I’m excited about finally having my own...
View ArticlePork Satay at Lung Ann, Melaka
Pork satay is always on our must-eat list whenever rif and I are in Melaka. There’s just something about these skewered pork chunks that leaves us craving for more. Xiang Ji has been our regular pork...
View ArticleBangsar Babe Blog Header
When rif told me he wanted to replace my first blog header, I was very hesitant to do so. But seeing how he’s made the blog progress so much under his wing, I knew he was right. It was time to change....
View ArticleBangsar Babe Blog Giveaway 2013: Prize Giving Ceremony
The Bangsar Babe 2013 Mid-year Giveaway ended on August 2, 2013 with close to 200 submissions. Thank you all who have participated and my heartfelt thanks to all my generous sponsors. Please keep your...
View ArticleTop 10 Food To Eat in Kuantan
Kuantan used to be a place I’d visit at least twice a year because back in his audit days, rif was stationed there for a month or two. When I went over for the weekend, we’d explore the area for good...
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