Car Review: Kia Cerato Koup T-GDI
I had a sneak preview of the new Kia Cerato Koup T-GDI slightly over a week ago, where I drove it for an hour around the city. The Cerato Koup comes with a 1.6L Turbo GDi Engine and looks to me, like a...
View ArticleFatboy’s Burger Bar, Bangsar
I love a good beef burger – a simple one, juicy and nicely browned all over, with just a bit of seasoning to allow me to enjoy the essence of the beefiness. But I love more is a jazzed up version, with...
View ArticleVivid Sydney 2015
I was invited to Vivid Sydney last week; the city’s annual festival of light, music and creative ideas. Now seven years running, Vivid Sydney 2015 spans across five precincts where visitors can enjoy...
View ArticleFish Valley Semenyih
It’s been a while since rif and I had a free weekend and when we finally did, he wasted no time in rounding up his parents and I for a food hunt. Fish Valley Semenyih has been on his to-eat list for...
View ArticleSugar Rush, Section 16 PJ
Sugar Rush in Section 16, PJ has been the talk of town since they first opened in Pusat Bandar Damansara. The original outlet has since closed and the dessert parlour recently relocated to a spacious...
View ArticleCedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel
Cedar on 15 at Impiana KLCC Hotel has plenty to offer; from its strategic location, great view of the city and a contemporary ambiance that isn’t overly rigid. Located on the 15th floor of the hotel,...
View ArticleJiang by Chef Fei, Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou
Jiang by Chef Fei in Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou is said to be one of the finest Cantonese restaurant in the city. The menu is large, featuring Chef Fei’s specialties comprising seasonal ingredients –...
View ArticleNgam, Bangsar
There was no air of pretense at Ngam in Bangsar when I stepped in for a casual dinner session last week. The setup is basic, almost no frills, and the menu is straightforward and honest. I will admit...
View ArticleBrown’s Hotel, London
During my visit to London in March this year, I stayed at the Albemarle Suite in Brown’s Hotel; said to be one of the finest hotels in the city. Upon arrival, my bags were sent straight to the suite...
View ArticleSenor Taco, Clarke Quay
One of the many things rif and I enjoy eating together is Mexican food where the items are appreciably messy and cheesy, washed down with several glasses of margarita slush. Senor Taco in Clarke Quay...
View ArticleThe Barn, 1 Mont Kiara
I’ve read reviews of The Barn at 1 Mont Kiara, all rather positive and giving hope that this might just be a spot for good ribs and tapas. I was initially invited to check out what The Barn has to...
View ArticleWishful Thinking
I still remember the first McDonalds birthday party I attended – I was 7, and my classmate invited me to his birthday do at the Bangsar outlet. It was also the first time I had fast food, much to mum’s...
View ArticlePullman Putrajaya Lakeside Ramadhan Buffet
In anticipation of fasting month, I had a preview of what it would be like to Buka Puasa at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside where a sumptuous “Jom Balik Kampung” spread awaited. I reckon this hotel is one...
View ArticleSukiyang Coffee by Hai Peng, Kemaman
Hai Peng Kopitiam has always been our default pitstop whenever rif and I head to the east coast en route our beach vacation. They have also opened Sukiyang Coffee by Hai Peng in Kemaman, which we tried...
View ArticleShell #LoveMyRide Festival
I still remember that moment when I got my first car – a Proton Saga which I purchased 7 years ago, when I started working. It was a milestone for me at that time; to be able to buy something so big...
View ArticleThe Counter Burger, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
A burger to me, is a balanced architecture of taste and excellence. The meat patty has to be a mix of fatty and lean, and it should always be cooked medium rare. The burger bun should be soft yet firm...
View ArticleTwo Scones One Cup, Section 17
Two Scones One Cup is a cosy corner lot café in Section 17 and as the name suggests, scones are a highlight. I’ve seen photos of the place and its scones on my Instagram feed, prompting a visit over...
View ArticleDin Tai Fung, Taipei
Soup dumplings (also known as xiao long bao) happen to be one of my favourite things to order when I see one in the menu. It’s an experience altogether – lifting the dumpling from its basket ever so...
View ArticleThings To Do in Hunter Valley
I recently travelled to Sydney under the invitation of Destination New South Wales and spent two nights in Hunter Valley enjoying the sights, food and of course, wines. I stayed at Chateau Elan where...
View ArticleBirthday Weekend
I had the most amazing birthday weekend last week, where I celebrated my special day with a group of close friends, family members and my beloved half. It was a three day celebration that started with...
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