Ruk Mookata, Puchong
All-You-Can-Eat deals below RM50 is sometimes too good to be true – I recently tried a deal as such at Ruk Mookata in Puchong with a group of friends. Ruk Mookata serves Thai-style BBQ and steamboat...
View Article10 Years On
It’s been close to 10 years ago since I started this blog and looking back, the Bangsar Babe brand has come a long way. Or at least it seems so to me. What initially began as a food and travel diary is...
View ArticleBangsar Babe’s 10th Anniversary Giveaway
In year 2011, Jien and I launched the Bangsar Babe Giveaway to celebrate 4 years of blogging. The prizes include hotel and dining vouchers and it was a successful kick-off – and the following year, we...
View ArticleRestoran Jen Jen, Ipoh
Hor fun with shredded chicken is an Ipoh specialty, where you get the silkiest rice noodles in a broth that is sweetened with prawns and in some places, a bit of flavour additive. Restoran Jen Jen in...
View ArticleTabe Tomo, Plaza Batai
Yakitori is clearly the main feature of Tabe Tomo in Plaza Batai, Damansara Heights – Japanese style skewers, grilled over charcoal fire till juicy perfection. The menu is modern and also offers other...
View ArticleĂn Viet, Sunway Pyramid
“Eat not, waste not.” Ăn Viet (Eat Viet) takes this saying to heart, by encouraging people to reduce food wastage. This casual dining restaurant in Sunway Pyramid and The Gardens Mall is encouraging...
View ArticleHoong Wan Fish Noodles, Chemor
During our recent trip to Ipoh, we ventured slightly further from the city – Chemor to be exact, in search for this “really good” fish noodles, according to our sources. Hoong Wan is popular for its...
View ArticleWEIL Hotel Ipoh
When I heard about WEIL Hotel’s upcoming concept floor, I was excited to see what was available. Branded as a boutique hotel within the hotel itself, Weil Hotel’s Concept Floor claims to offer an...
View ArticleKedai Kopi Ah Chow, Ipoh
I remember my first sip of spiked coffee – my good friend Jeen brought it to school in a thermos flask, and we sneaked sips during additional maths class. Back then, drinking coffee was considered...
View ArticleNo Pain, No Gain
I’ve been running my agency for more than 18 months and it’s been difficult. Very, very difficult. “Why so?” Many may ask. When I left my position in a large GLC, I took with me more than 8 years of...
View ArticleShinmapo Korean BBQ, SS15 Courtyard
I’ve heard good things about the food at Shinmapo Korean BBQ so Jien and I paid them a visit last weekend to try one of the specialty – Galmaegisal. For the uninitiated, galmaigisal is a cut of pork...
View ArticleSam U Claypot Restaurant, PJ State
Sam U Claypot Restaurant in PJ State used to be one of my regular eating spots when I’m in the area as the claypot fish curry is pretty decent. It’s been a while since I went back until two weekends...
View ArticleCowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau, Ipoh
Ipoh is known for its beansprouts chicken (among other food items) and the locals will often tell you to skip the touristy places because it doesn’t do justice to the real deal. Cowan Street Ayam Tauge...
View ArticleProof Pizza + Wine, APW Bangsar
My father in-law frequents the F&B establishments at APW quite regularly with his group of friends and seems more up to date with the food scene than I am. Proof Pizza + Wine at APW has been on...
View ArticleRobataya, Publika
Robatayaki (炉端焼き) stands for “fireside-cooking” in Japan, a method where food on skewers are slow-grilled over hot charcoal. Robataya in Publika is known for its Robatayaki on top of an extensive...
View ArticleBe Grateful
I’ve been running Bangsarbabe.com and also my digital marketing agency for the past 2 years — and both the hats I wear brings a different set of treatment and expectation. Bangsar Babe is a brand that...
View ArticleMedan Selera Stadium, Ipoh
Medan Selera Stadium in Ipoh has a variety of stalls offering local favourites such as yong tau fu, beef noodles, char kuay teow and curry noodles. It’s been around for many years and the locals seem...
View ArticleReview: Kiehl’s Face Mask & Cleansing Oil
Beauty writer: Angeline Tan I’m always on the lookout for a great facial mask. I think masks are a great addition to a skincare routine as I often find that they improve the condition of my skin. They...
View ArticleBeats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur
“On weekends, I sleep until I’m hungry and eat until I’m sleepy.” Fresh Cadoret oysters Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur starts Sunday on the right note with their “all you can...
View ArticleBangsar Babe x Subaru XV
I was given the opportunity to join Subaru in Taipei for their regional launch of the All-New Subaru XV. It was an eye-opening experience for me as I’ve never participated in a regional car launch and...
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