Hotel Review: The Datai Langkawi
I first heard about The Datai from a reader of mine, who recommended that rif and I celebrate our wedding anniversary there this year. We looked up The Datai on Google and from the pictures and...
View ArticleSeptember Fashion Updates: Mori Pin & Neubodi
The second Sunday of September was a hectic one for both rif and I. Seems like it was an auspicious day to get married and move into new homes. We did the latter. So there were three wedding sessions...
View ArticleCapital Nasi Dagang Kelantan in Damansara Uptown
rif and I stumbled upon Capital Nasi Dagang last weekend when we were driving around Damansara Uptown in search of a lunch place. It was close to 3pm and we had just finished running errands and...
View ArticleBangsar Babe’s Top 10 Food To Eat
Over the long weekend, a few of my readers informed me that some of my blog links were down. Links to popular posts, especially – all the Top 10s were down. These days, malware has been an issue on...
View ArticleJewel Chinese Restaurant, The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Jewel Chinese Restaurant in The Westin Financial Street Beijing is known for its fine Cantonese cuisine and modern presentation. The restaurant setting is elegant, adorned with a beautiful ornamental...
View ArticleThai Food Festival at Eccucino, Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur
I used to joke that I’d marry a Thai and live in Bangkok so I can eat as much Thai food as I want or possibly can. There’s just something about their cuisine that appeals to me – sour, spicy and sweet...
View ArticleHotel Review: Casa Del Rio, Melaka
Combine old world charms with modern facilities and breath-taking views, and you have Casa del Rio – a luxury boutique hotel that pays tribute to the cultural heritage of Melaka. Casa del Rio offers 66...
View ArticleBangsar Babe Blog Header
Happy Monday Folks! Am pleased to launch another blog header to replace the one I did at Prime, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur. This new blog header features two sides of Bangsar Babe – the angelic side and...
View ArticleRayong Thai, Taman Danau Desa
rif and I stumbled upon Rayong Thai by chance when our initial plan for Korean didn’t follow through as the restaurant was closed for renovation. Rather than drive out to search for food (we got a good...
View ArticleUrbano e Fresco, Solaris Dutamas
“As long as there’s pasta, cream and cheese, my world is bright again,” I said to the waiter at Urbano e Fresco. I had such a horrible day and could use a big plate of pasta to wallow in self-pity. So...
View ArticleTosca, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
Just before flying back to Kuala Lumpur, I managed a sumptuous 6-course lunch at Tosca, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong where spectacular views and décor come together. The restaurant itself was a grand...
View ArticleArtisan Roast HQ
I’ve lamented about the lack of good coffee around the office so much that these days, I have a new found tolerance for mediocre coffee from the coffee chain downstairs. Call it desperation, haha!...
View ArticleHappier than I ever dreamed I could be!
Sometimes when we talk about our wedding, rif would mention about the time I hid in the walk-in wardrobe of our bridal suite in between rehearsal because I haven’t finished writing my wedding vows....
View ArticleSichuan Food at Kedai Makanan & Minuman TKS
My first experience Sichuan food experience (ironically in Beijing) was a tongue-numbing one especially since I had it during summer. Not a wise move, that one. Sichuan cuisine is distinguished by...
View ArticleGyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant, Publika
I tend to notice the smoky ambiance first, whenever I step into a Korean barbeque restaurant. Despite the rows of exhaust fans on top, you always end up smelling like barbecued meat when you leave....
View ArticleNovember Updates
November has been a pretty crazy month so far. I’m hoping things will slow down (at work) so I have more time to focus on the blog and my other priorities. There are some personal goals I have yet to...
View ArticlePortuguese Egg Tart from Lord Stow’s & Koi Kee, Macau
I went on an egg tart frenzy when we were in Macau last month. My parents were on a biscuit hunt at Koi Kee, but I was instead drawn to the glass display of piping hot egg tarts at the shop’s front....
View ArticleWatermelon Seeds
During one of our grocery shopping stints, rif insisted on buying this packet of watermelon seeds so he can start a watermelon patch on our apartment balcony. Whatever la, since he’s super into gardens...
View ArticleRiver Grill, Casa del Rio Melaka
The River Grill is one of the four F&B outlets at Casa del Rio Melaka, and offers guests a cosy dining experience with grilled seafood, meats and classic favourites on the menu. Service was...
View ArticleTop Brew Coffee Bar, Plaza Damas
Ever since I discovered my favourite coffee places, I’ve been quite disconnected with the growing coffee scene in Kuala Lumpur. Only recently did I realise, it has grown significantly. The last year or...
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