Holla people,
It has been a long time since my last post.There is no time at all or if there is, I have no energy left to do any blogging. There is so much I would like to share from all that is happening.
Again, this is going to be a pictureless post on food.So I will try my best to describe from my memory and why not you go give it a try?
1. Sangkaya Bangsar
Opened in June in a tiny slot near Coffee Coffea (KK Mart row), who ever thought someone can be so nuts about coconuts? I tried out the specials, coconut ice cream serve in fragrant coconut shell and coconut milkshake.I pretty like it, you can taste the coconut and it is not too sweet.Best thing is , you can be assured they are using fresh coconuts.
Price:
Specials :RM10+
Coconut MilkShakes
I would not say it is a cheap indulgence but at least it tastes good. I would probably go back for the ice cream not so much on the milkshakes
Judgement above maybe biased as I love coconuts to begin with.*grins*
2.Raj Banana Leaf
Banana leaf craze seems to be growing again .Take a stroll around Bangsar Baru,there are at least 4 shops that serve Banana Leaf.
What is your definition of a good banana leaf?
For me, I would love if it comes with a good dhaal, bitter gourds fried to the crunchy perfection and I like my rice banjir!
A little background, prior to this ,the 'Canadian Fried Chicken Shop ' operating at that lot had really bad business. One can count the number of customers with your hand. For a fried chicken shop, they did terribly,the chicken had no crunch in it, the ambiance was just not there.There was just no hope.Shops that open there always seem to close down.
So when I saw it was under renovation, and i saw people shifting in those silver trolleys, I thought it was going to be a mixed rice shop and then the sign came up 'Raj Banana Leaf'
Cut short, the waiter that serve us was extremely helpful ,the shop was clean ,bright and the food was okay too. The banana leaf came in three sides, he did not serve us the bittergourd but when I ask him for it , he gladly brought it for us , it was burnt .( I guess that was why).
Nevertheless, everything else was okay, the fried chicken wasn't dry like most fried chicken served at mamaks,the side dishes was acceptable . I certainly would not mind substituting this for Nirwana (Sorry Nirwana Fans)
The service is 10x better than ever-flooding Nirwana and a little chat with the waiter, he mentioned that the boss is a Chinese and that he is always comes around at the shop.I am not too sure how true is this.I might have heard wrongly.
I guess I am not the only one who thinks that this is a pretty decent mamak as everytime I pass by it is always pack.So stop drooling and get your bum there to try=D
Aug 2, 2015
Jan 24, 2015
How to buy happiness with money.
Every now and then ,during stress moments and days , I would visit one of the beauty saloons in Bangsar. Whoever said money cant buy happiness is a dumbo.I would say money can buy at least 80% of happiness.
Well , I used to visit Panmi Beauty Saloon and one day they just shifted.Yes they shifted to the same row as Devi's Corner.But I stop visiting them to do my nails after that.
I ventured. Do you know travelling is every human being's nature.We were nomads last time, we are born to travel and explore.We are all little Doras and Diegos!
Tried out 3 other nail saloons.
1.Sommerset Nails & Waxing Bangsar Baru
This looks like a fancy place to get your nails ,waxing etc done. Came here cause everywhere else was full or closed. Cosy atmosphere.I did normal pedi,watched astro while waited for my nails to dry.Standard price. Asked if I would like to sign up for packages which I politely declined.
Its alright.
2.OPI Nail Saloon ( McD 's Row)
Visited here a couple of times,often did mani and pedi for rm75,occasional threading/waxing.
I would call this the FRIENDS manipedi place cause they play endless episodes of F.R.I.E.N.D.S on their TV and I would sit down and watch a few episodes while getting my nails done.
Their service was always satisfactory except the last visit during Christmas where I wanted to get a nail art done.It was 7 bucks per finger,and I wanted little snow man on the fourth. She did not do a good job on the nail art.
Expectation
Reality
3.Glitters Nails ( Bangsar Village 2)
Pretty cramp up. They did my nails in a rush and I didn't like that. I paid for the service to feel like I am being pampered .On the plus side, they do have tv and price is quite reasonable .
Tried out 2 massage parlors
1.Zouk Spa,Bangsar Baru.
- Cheap (1 1/2 hours for MYR 90 bucks +/-)
- Masseuse from China/Thailand ,Man/Woman
- Dodgy looking
- Fairly good massage
- Lotion used to massage
- Pain Level - 2/10
2.Thai Odyssey ,Bangsar Village
- Cracks your bones,joints
- 1 hour is more than enough
- No oil/lotion used
- Around MYR 100 per hour per person(5% off for HSBC card holders)
- Feels lighter in person after massage
- Pain level:8/10
All these cost money and make us feel better doesn't it?
*********only applicable to ladies********
Well , I used to visit Panmi Beauty Saloon and one day they just shifted.Yes they shifted to the same row as Devi's Corner.But I stop visiting them to do my nails after that.
I ventured. Do you know travelling is every human being's nature.We were nomads last time, we are born to travel and explore.We are all little Doras and Diegos!
Tried out 3 other nail saloons.
1.Sommerset Nails & Waxing Bangsar Baru
This looks like a fancy place to get your nails ,waxing etc done. Came here cause everywhere else was full or closed. Cosy atmosphere.I did normal pedi,watched astro while waited for my nails to dry.Standard price. Asked if I would like to sign up for packages which I politely declined.
Its alright.
2.OPI Nail Saloon ( McD 's Row)
Visited here a couple of times,often did mani and pedi for rm75,occasional threading/waxing.
I would call this the FRIENDS manipedi place cause they play endless episodes of F.R.I.E.N.D.S on their TV and I would sit down and watch a few episodes while getting my nails done.
Their service was always satisfactory except the last visit during Christmas where I wanted to get a nail art done.It was 7 bucks per finger,and I wanted little snow man on the fourth. She did not do a good job on the nail art.
Expectation
Reality
3.Glitters Nails ( Bangsar Village 2)
Pretty cramp up. They did my nails in a rush and I didn't like that. I paid for the service to feel like I am being pampered .On the plus side, they do have tv and price is quite reasonable .
Tried out 2 massage parlors
1.Zouk Spa,Bangsar Baru.
- Cheap (1 1/2 hours for MYR 90 bucks +/-)
- Masseuse from China/Thailand ,Man/Woman
- Dodgy looking
- Fairly good massage
- Lotion used to massage
- Pain Level - 2/10
2.Thai Odyssey ,Bangsar Village
- Cracks your bones,joints
- 1 hour is more than enough
- No oil/lotion used
- Around MYR 100 per hour per person(5% off for HSBC card holders)
- Feels lighter in person after massage
- Pain level:8/10
All these cost money and make us feel better doesn't it?
*********only applicable to ladies********
Roost KL
So many new restaurants opened recently ,I do not know which one to even try .So the menu and ambience plays an important role in my decision.
Stumbled upon this place last Christmas ,the person who greeted us was super friendly,they had a Christmas meal menu prepared and it sounds great, but thinking it was too expensive, we opted for somewhere else.
We came back during New Year's Eve though. This place is not new ,formally known as F by Buffalo 's Kitchen and is now known as Roost .Same management ,different concept. Located opposite Bangsar Village right above Chawan.
I have never visited F by Buffalo 's Kitchen as it looks less inviting. Roost on the other hand looks more inviting with chicken feet prints on their stairways and a beautiful mural painting greets you as you walk up the stairs.
I cant recall the whole menu but we ordered
Starters
Apple-wood smoked free ranged duck breast (Not much of a duck fan, but this has got to be one of the nicest duck I have tasted. Simply delicious. I cant get over the texture and taste of the duck)
Humus ( The humus comes with fresh,hot bread and this is also one of my favorites! The bread served wasn't those soft kind , but the ones hard outside and soft inside. It was so good, I asked for another serving of bread)
Mains
Burger(the special one) (The burger was okay,fries was good,patty was good,but didn't quite get the sauce that it was serve with)
Lamb Ragout (Not a lamb person but it was okay too)
Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake (Yes,and now I benchmark this against every other chocolate lava cake I try. I love this because its slightly more bitter and the chocolate sauce is hot when its served,the kind of hot that is just nice ) Def a comfort food !I want more!
*Please take note that the names of the dishes ordered is not the same as their menu as I have horrible ,terrible memory.But you get the idea right.
TWO WORDS.Awesome Food!
I will definitely come back again, maybe next time I will try their fried frog legs.
Stumbled upon this place last Christmas ,the person who greeted us was super friendly,they had a Christmas meal menu prepared and it sounds great, but thinking it was too expensive, we opted for somewhere else.
We came back during New Year's Eve though. This place is not new ,formally known as F by Buffalo 's Kitchen and is now known as Roost .Same management ,different concept. Located opposite Bangsar Village right above Chawan.
I have never visited F by Buffalo 's Kitchen as it looks less inviting. Roost on the other hand looks more inviting with chicken feet prints on their stairways and a beautiful mural painting greets you as you walk up the stairs.
I cant recall the whole menu but we ordered
Starters
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Humus ( The humus comes with fresh,hot bread and this is also one of my favorites! The bread served wasn't those soft kind , but the ones hard outside and soft inside. It was so good, I asked for another serving of bread)
Mains
Burger(the special one) (The burger was okay,fries was good,patty was good,but didn't quite get the sauce that it was serve with)
Lamb Ragout (Not a lamb person but it was okay too)
Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake (Yes,and now I benchmark this against every other chocolate lava cake I try. I love this because its slightly more bitter and the chocolate sauce is hot when its served,the kind of hot that is just nice ) Def a comfort food !I want more!
*Please take note that the names of the dishes ordered is not the same as their menu as I have horrible ,terrible memory.But you get the idea right.
TWO WORDS.Awesome Food!
I will definitely come back again, maybe next time I will try their fried frog legs.
May 15, 2014
Mikey's Original New York Pizza
New pizza place opened in Telawi Street recently. The word Pizza,is enough to attract anyone,but,add in 'New York' Pizza, the whole street comes buzzing in.
Pretty place,really nice ambiance,and the floorings is of black and white,reminds me so much of the diners you see in movies .This place is packed with people .
Customers each get a "car plate" sign to indicate your order,which I really liked.
I got to admit,I was attracted to the idea of just ordering a big slice of expensive and authentic New York pizza ( RM8 -RM15) for myself .But customers do have a choice to order a whole 18 inch pie to themselves .
We both had 9-1-1 (Spiciest in Asia ) and Pizza Bianco (Chef's Favourite). The first one,as the name describes,is supposed to be spicy.Well it is spicy,but to people who can really eat spicy, please do not keep your hopes up high ,because no,it is not cili padi spicy.
As for the Pizza Bianco (made of 4 types of cheese ,namely,Mozzarella,Ricotta,Cheddar and Goat Cheese) .
The pizzas are good,but I am not exactly jumping up and down for it as the pizza's crust was a little hard .
As for the boneless chicken wings we ordered,it was quite a disappointment.The dipping is good but it can definitely improve on the deep fried boneless chicken wings.
Would come back if i have extra change in my pocket to try out the waffle fries.
We both had 9-1-1 (Spiciest in Asia ) and Pizza Bianco (Chef's Favourite). The first one,as the name describes,is supposed to be spicy.Well it is spicy,but to people who can really eat spicy, please do not keep your hopes up high ,because no,it is not cili padi spicy.
As for the boneless chicken wings we ordered,it was quite a disappointment.The dipping is good but it can definitely improve on the deep fried boneless chicken wings.
Would come back if i have extra change in my pocket to try out the waffle fries.
Jun 8, 2013
Face to Face Pan Mee
Turns out its an introductory price only for that day.The day before,it was going for Rm1 per bowl!
Most places I go,this will be super sweet.But here,it is just nice and loaded with ingredients like wintermelon and sea coconut .For a price of rm4.90(i think),what more can i ask for? They serve other desserts too like abc,ice cendol and etc
Eversince then,I have been there pretty often.It is not hard to spot for the green shop as it is the same row as Pizza Hut at Lucky Gardens.The shop is air conditioned which is a plus given the humid weather.The place is always somewhat full,but not full to the extend it is hot and stuffy,its just nice.
I got all excited when I saw they serve Dried Chilli Pan Mee, which I always craved for since the original chilli pan mee is located miles away from home.
The best thing about the pan mee ?
Yes the chilli!They serve 5 different kinds of chilli and this is just one of them. Crunchy but not too spicy.
They serve many kinds of pan mee and you can even choose the type of noodles .Here below is the Dry Curry Chicken pan mee which was soso.
This is the normal pan mee we usually get from other shops with the exception of runny egg yolk.
I have also tried the dried chilli pan mee and sarawak noodles. Both were satisfactory.For the dried chilli pan mee,the best thing about it is the crunchy anchovies and the runny egg and as well the chilli.I wish they added more minced meat though.
The sarawak noodles on the other hand has not much dressing ,just a few piece of pork.But it was alright.
Nasi lemak is also served,i cant wait to try!
In a nut shell,the best thing about here is free wifi,a satisfactory meal below the price of RM10,and the dessert!
I still like my mom's pan mee the best and still prefer the normal dried pan mee at SinLaiPing Restaurant at Lucky Garden.It is really good but only opens in the morning.
I personally feel that the normal pan mee at Sin Lai Ping taste better than the one at Chun Heong coffee shop.
But if you are looking for a taste of dried chilli pan mee,this is the place to go.Go chilli crazy!!:D
Apr 10, 2013
Places to Hang out and Makan in Bangsar .
I have not updated in a while since I do not have the camera with me,but in between all these weeks or months,so many cafes have popped up in Bangsar Baru.Good news for me because then I do not have to travel so far for a good cuppa coffee or cake.:D
Sadly,I do not have pictures of these places which I have visited.Can a review be done without pictures ar?Can lar right;)
I will just make this short and quick la.
1.wonder mama ,bangsar village 1
One of my new favourite place would be Wonder Mama at Bangsar Village 1.
It is not that new actually as compared to other cafes.
The nasi lemak there is heavenly.I love the way the chicken is fried,making ot all crunchy and juicy.( the fattening part is nice la) and the smelly beans(petai) and sotong that comes with it is not spicy. I cant take spicy so yays!! ( Price is around RM20 for nasi lemak)
The beef nachos with cilli padi is satisfactory.Not spicy at all. Hot chocolate is not my cuppa tea , neither is the red velvet cake.I personally am not crazy over red velvet.
Sadly,I do not have pictures of these places which I have visited.Can a review be done without pictures ar?Can lar right;)
I will just make this short and quick la.
1.wonder mama ,bangsar village 1
One of my new favourite place would be Wonder Mama at Bangsar Village 1.
It is not that new actually as compared to other cafes.
The nasi lemak there is heavenly.I love the way the chicken is fried,making ot all crunchy and juicy.( the fattening part is nice la) and the smelly beans(petai) and sotong that comes with it is not spicy. I cant take spicy so yays!! ( Price is around RM20 for nasi lemak)
The beef nachos with cilli padi is satisfactory.Not spicy at all. Hot chocolate is not my cuppa tea , neither is the red velvet cake.I personally am not crazy over red velvet.
Texture of black sesame drink is not thick enough,I think the way black seaame should be ia like KTZ,SS2's.
Ceaser salad is serve with their signature fried chicken and anchovies.yums!
Discounts on desserts and drinks during tea time :D
2.Sarpinos Pizza
This pizza place has actually been in Bangsar for quite some time but they shifted to where the Ipoh chicken rice shop used to be ,in between a beauty saloon and a laundry shop.Same row as Mahbub.(love the roticanai!!)
Ceaser salad is serve with their signature fried chicken and anchovies.yums!
Discounts on desserts and drinks during tea time :D
2.Sarpinos Pizza
This pizza place has actually been in Bangsar for quite some time but they shifted to where the Ipoh chicken rice shop used to be ,in between a beauty saloon and a laundry shop.Same row as Mahbub.(love the roticanai!!)
Buy 1 free 1 if you take away and for orders above rm25,there will be free delivery.
Greek Pizza is delicious (vegetarian)
Mushroom soup is nothong special,but they have one of the best ceaser salad in town! its so good and only at a price of RM7 I think.Dont expect chickens and all inside,its just your plain old ceaser.
Oh and most importantly , they have cheese powder too! *wink wink*
3.Coffea Coffee,Telawi street
Been there once,a nice spot to hang out,friendly people,friends love the place.I love the place.
Did not really enjoy my peanutbutter latte,for me,it is too sweet.My friends seems to enjoy their drinks though.Tiramisu is goood!
4.Milk and Butter( beside Devi's corner)
Price is surprisingly affordable , I was expecting somewhere between rm30+ for a place like that.
Good ambience,mushroom soup was as good as marche's(my favourite) I always try to order mushroom soup wherever i go ,and so far Marche , Delicious and Milk and Butter serves the best)
Dessert was pricy and only satisfactory.
Ceaser salad is nothing great.
Mushroom soup is nothong special,but they have one of the best ceaser salad in town! its so good and only at a price of RM7 I think.Dont expect chickens and all inside,its just your plain old ceaser.
Oh and most importantly , they have cheese powder too! *wink wink*
3.Coffea Coffee,Telawi street
Been there once,a nice spot to hang out,friendly people,friends love the place.I love the place.
Did not really enjoy my peanutbutter latte,for me,it is too sweet.My friends seems to enjoy their drinks though.Tiramisu is goood!
4.Milk and Butter( beside Devi's corner)
Price is surprisingly affordable , I was expecting somewhere between rm30+ for a place like that.
Good ambience,mushroom soup was as good as marche's(my favourite) I always try to order mushroom soup wherever i go ,and so far Marche , Delicious and Milk and Butter serves the best)
Dessert was pricy and only satisfactory.
Ceaser salad is nothing great.
5.Dip n Dip
I never understand why this place is always pack,it is a chocolate and coffee cafe at Telawi street.I actually had to que for a table there.
I love chocolate,especially white chocolate and recently i fell in love with the bitter sweet taste of dark chocolates.I ordered something pizza which have fruit toppings on top and of course with chocolate.The base is something like a brownie cake.
I do not know why it didnt taste as good as i thought it would be .The brownie cake was a bit dry. It was okay,but i honestly think this place is overrated,i am not claiming that it is bad neither am i saying it is to die for.I am sorry to all dip n dip fans out there.:(
Maybe I was just bloated from dinner. I noticed many people ordered the crepes which at least look tempting to me.I wouldnt say it is a good place to hang out for long hours though.It is just too crowded, unless you like being in crowded places.
6.Ted Boy's bakery
One of the best bakery ever!love the breads,love the environment(There are a few ipads hanging on the wall waiting for you to pick up to use) free wifi,great service.love love love this place. A bit pricey for bread though.
7.Yeast
French waiters!!yes,it is a little French cafe at Telawi street same row as KK Mart. I forgot what i had there,some bread and latte i think.It was alright.
There are tons more of new makan place( 3 little pigs and Big Bad Wolf at Bangsar Village, Burger Joint,Nosh,there is this another one the same row as pelita ,looks like fine dining to me, little Wonton(few doors away from dip n dip) and etc
Well I guess thats for next time.Sorry for the pictureless post.
I never understand why this place is always pack,it is a chocolate and coffee cafe at Telawi street.I actually had to que for a table there.
I love chocolate,especially white chocolate and recently i fell in love with the bitter sweet taste of dark chocolates.I ordered something pizza which have fruit toppings on top and of course with chocolate.The base is something like a brownie cake.
I do not know why it didnt taste as good as i thought it would be .The brownie cake was a bit dry. It was okay,but i honestly think this place is overrated,i am not claiming that it is bad neither am i saying it is to die for.I am sorry to all dip n dip fans out there.:(
Maybe I was just bloated from dinner. I noticed many people ordered the crepes which at least look tempting to me.I wouldnt say it is a good place to hang out for long hours though.It is just too crowded, unless you like being in crowded places.
6.Ted Boy's bakery
One of the best bakery ever!love the breads,love the environment(There are a few ipads hanging on the wall waiting for you to pick up to use) free wifi,great service.love love love this place. A bit pricey for bread though.
7.Yeast
French waiters!!yes,it is a little French cafe at Telawi street same row as KK Mart. I forgot what i had there,some bread and latte i think.It was alright.
There are tons more of new makan place( 3 little pigs and Big Bad Wolf at Bangsar Village, Burger Joint,Nosh,there is this another one the same row as pelita ,looks like fine dining to me, little Wonton(few doors away from dip n dip) and etc
Well I guess thats for next time.Sorry for the pictureless post.
Anyway,if
you are thinking of something cheap go to Pelita for sup kambing or Sin Lai Ping at Lucky Garden for really good chinese food at a cheap price.
Till then,have a great weekday!
Till then,have a great weekday!
Apr 28, 2012
Tennis Lessons (Bangsar)
I took up tennis lessons back when I was 16 years old ,I cannot remember what prompted me to take up tennis but it sure is a whole lot of fun !
Below is one of the well-known tennis coach group in Bangsar.
Flaming Aces Co
Flaming Aces Co
Flaming Aces consist of a group of professional tennis coaches and their office is at Sri Wangsaria condominium located at Jalan Ara.
There are 3 main coach in this company ,namely Coach Clement Chan, Coach Sam and Coach Henrick.Besides coaching at Sri Wangsaria ,they also do coach at Tropicana Golf Club.
A little info on Coach Clement:
A little info on Coach Clement:
1.He has been coaching for more than 20 years.
2.Charges a rate of RM 65/hour
3.Has an accounting degree but burn it off and became a tennis coach instead .
4.Was Jojo Struys tennis coach. =D
I Coach Clement is known to be very strict with his students (regardless of age,his students range from small kids to elderly) ,my friends and I took lessons under him and used to worry and try to do our best so that we wont get scoldings from him,which I often get because I always send his tennis balls out of the court and into the jungle somewhere.=( Despite his strict way of coaching,we do have lots of fun and laughter during lessons.
I would suggest that you head over to Flaming Aces straight away if you are interested in taking up tennis.They are a very fun bunch of people who knows their stuff in and out and each of them has their own unique way of coaching. You 'd love them!
For more information ,do check out their facebook page here!
I would suggest that you head over to Flaming Aces straight away if you are interested in taking up tennis.They are a very fun bunch of people who knows their stuff in and out and each of them has their own unique way of coaching. You 'd love them!
For more information ,do check out their facebook page here!
Have a great weekend ahead!!=D
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