"3-Michelin Star" Bubble Tea From CHICHA San Chen (September 2020)

Before this review, a few people told us that CHICHA San Chen is a 3-Michelin star bubble tea brand. So first we should clarify the accuracy of this statement. CHICHA San Chen’s Ding Dong Oolong Tea was awarded the Highest International Authority iTQi certification (International Taste & quality institute in Brussels) in 2017. Now this certificate isn’t the Michelin star award; however, it is known to be of the same prestige and recognition as scoring 3 Michelin Stars.
CHICHA San Chen also has their very own teapresso machine, LION, which extracts the best flavour from the team by using high temperature pressing technology. CHICHA San Chen also has their very own teapresso machine, LION, which extracts the best flavour from the team by using high temperature pressing technology.
We also got to be part of their private tea tasting event where we got to try their different teas which have a variety of strength and flavour
This ensures a level of flavour and quality consistency, protects the essence and aftertaste of the tea leaves, and also minimises the risk of human error when making the drinks.
The LION Teaspresso machine.
We tried 4 different handcrafted teas at their store in Pavilion KL.
Bubble Milk Tea (RM15.90): As far as bubble teas go, this is one definitely prioritises the tea taste instead of the boba or the added sugar to cater to the sweet tooths. Some milk teas lose their strength because of the milk but nope, not this one—this is refreshing and absolutely delicious.
The boba, however, is way too soft, because it’s poured in hot and fresh. The pearls haven’t had the chance to harden so they just feel starchy and jelly-like when you attempt to chew it. There’s no bite to them. Even leaving them to cool down in the drink didn’t really help, it still took really long for them to establish a chewy texture. The CHICHA rep did mention that they’re still R&D-ing and improving on the texture as they have to cook and reheat these imported bobas from Taiwan. Speaking of cooking and reheating, they replace the boba every 3 hours to retain each batch’s freshness.
L-R: Bubble Milk Tea (RM15.90); Cassia Black Tea with Mousse (RM14.40)
Cassia Black Tea with Mousse (RM14.40): We started this review being completely objective, and we wanted to judge each tea without being swayed by its public popularity and fame. So trust us when we say, this tea was the best flavour in any BBT shop we’ve had so far. It didn’t have any boba, and it didn’t need it. The fragrance and aroma of the tea sang through proud and strong, and the mousse balanced it well without dampening the tea taste. This is the one that we’d return for and happily pay for too.
Osmanthus Oolong with Mango (RM12.90): Unfortunately, among the four this was the most disappointing for us. Unlike the others, this one tasted the most artificial and the sweetest, which in a way affected the integrity and originality of the tea’s flavour. Oddly enough, after we travelled more than 40mins to return to the office, the ice in the drink melted and caused the tea to become diluted. And as a result, it tasted less sweet and actually better to drink.
L-R: Dong Ding Oolong with Mousse (RM14.40); Osmanthus Oolong with Mango (RM12.90)
Dong Ding Oolong with Mousse (RM14.40): This was one of the customised drinks that we requested for. We figured well why not combine their signature tea leaves with the mousse that we really enjoyed. We were wrong because we did not like the end result ☹ The Dong Ding Oolong tea taste is quite distinct, with a slight sweet assam aftertaste. Combined with the mousse, it didn’t seem right to our tastebuds.
We realise that we should probably leave the combos to the experts instead of venturing off on our own. Of course you can still take advantage of their customisation service, but we’d let the adventurous and daring try that out while happily settling for their Bubble Milk Tea and Cassia Black Tea with Mousse.
CHICHA San Chen / 吃茶三千 马来西亚
Website: https://www.chichasanchen.com.my/
Address: 6.01.01, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jln Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 10am to 10pm


Forget Paris, Malaysia Has Its Very Own French-Inspired Victorian Cafè In Bukit Jalil

Ame Soeur is a direct translation of soulmate in the French language. As the name says it all, this boutique café is widely known for their French-based cuisine and ambiance. Most would assume that French cuisine can get pretty expensive but Ame Soeur is actually pretty affordable.
On the outside, it may look like an ordinary café but wait till you walk in. The interior of this eatery is truly beautiful and it has a Victorian-inspired theme. Full-length mirrors adorn the wall and it is filled with pretty gold plates and utensils.
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Right from the moment you walk in, you would be amazed at how grand and fancy this restaurant is. It might even make you think twice about what to wear here because it looks like it’s a royal dining place! This is definitely a great place for couples to have a romantic dinner and a great place for your first date too!
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You can also make a reservation depending on how many people you’re planning to dine with. People have actually booked the whole café out for private events. For a French boutique café, it is also pretty decently priced. You can get meals for about RM22 onwards.
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One of the highlights would also be their classic Gourmet Belgium Royal Coffee. Past guests have mentioned that the taste is smooth and sweet, even without any added sugar or creamer. Every drop of this coffee is luxury within a cup and it would definitely make you feel like a posh queen.
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When it comes to the main course, you should get their eggs benedict or smoked duck linguine as it is definitely the recommendation for first timers. Not only that, if you want an extra crunch, go ahead for something that is a little different from French cuisine—the Nacho Supremo.
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For something classic yet unique, get some unique squid ink pasta instead. What’s better is that you’re served with gold cutleries! What better way than to feel like a true royal.
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Black sesame pancake is definitely something you wouldn’t see everyday! That also applies to their take on green tea pancakes with sweet potato mash.
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If you prefer classic desserts, you can order their stunningly beautiful crème brûlée which some have actually mentioned have taken them to cloud 9!
The entire dining experience at Ame Souer is one you won’t soon forget. They have gone to great lengths to provide a European vibe to their cafè. It is not only a place for a romantic dinner, it could also be a place where you can ajak your whole gang over for some fancy gourmet meals. After all, now you don’t have to go to Paris for French-inspired meals!
Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 11am-9pm, Friday-Sunday: 9.30am-10.30pm, Closed on Tuesdays.

Address: No. 20, Jalil Link Block 2, Jalan Jalil Jaya 2, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Cafe Ame Soeur
Tel:  03-8999 0738
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15 Places In Klang Valley To Have An Epic Countdown Celebration This NYE

For some of us, 2018 is a year we can’t wait to close a chapter on and for others, it’s a year worth celebrating. Either way, 2019 is upon us and here are 15 places in Klang Valley to ring in the new year at.
1. Bridge Bar @ G Tower
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Bridge Bar is known for its magnificent views and you can choose to celebrate the end of this year with the view of fireworks at the top of G Tower if you were to head here!
2. Troika Sky Dining
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Be spoiled with a slew of eateries at Troika Sky Dining as you take your pick from the likes of Cantaloupe, Fuego and Claret Wine Bar. And when you’re done with your meal, sip on some bubbly as you count down to 2019.
3. Changkat, Bukit Bintang
Image Credit: Hotels.comChangkat is known for being the centre of all things happening in KL and this NYE, it’s no different. Bars and pubs line the entire street and there’s no shortage of things to do here, while waiting for the final hour of 2018 to come to an end.

4. Heli Lounge Bar
Image Credit: Malaysia AsiaHelipad KL is a helicopter pad which transforms into a rooftop bar by night and boy does it offer quite the view. Recognised as one of the top watering holes in KL, this is one place that you should consider heading to.

5. The Curve
Image Credit: Time OutThe Curve is known as the mall to head to each NYE. Being home to some of the best retail experiences in all of PJ, you can shop till you drop or do some window shopping prior to watching the fireworks go off, come midnight.

6. Marini’s on 57
Image Credit: Marini’s On 57With a ceiling made from glass, this rooftop bar immediately takes the cake for being one of the coolest rooftop bar experiences in KL. As for food and drinks, you can expect sumptuous Italian cuisine and a full-fledged whiskey lounge.

7. Stratosphere @ The Roof
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Stratosphere @ The Roof comes alive by night and is one of PJ’s best highlights when it comes to the nightlife scene. This NYE, The Roof will be throwing the Viva La Play NYE Countdown featuring DJ Def, Kenji & MC Ruff on the decks.
8. I-City
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When it comes to light shows, no place does it better than iCity, and for obvious reasons. It is after all the home to a slew of light decorations and structures. With attractions throughout iCity, there’s definitely something for everyone here.
9. KLCC Park
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This urban park in KL is large, spacious and best part of all, it’s free. Opt to have a picnic here as you await for the spectacular firework show come midnight.
10. Merdeka Square
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Dataran Merdeka is a given for NYE countdown celebrations and each year promises a spectacular firework show worth ‘gramming. As it’s located in the heart of KL, getting here might be quite the hassle, so definitely head there earlier to avoid unnecessary traffic.
11. LAMPU
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LAMPU, also known as Light and Motion Putrajaya is a spectacular display of lights casted against the grand Palace of Justice. Worth visiting at least once, LAMPU will be holding the LAMPU festival from December 28th-31st this year and it will be showcasing the signature Grand Projection Mapping show which uses the state of the art lighting mapping technology.
12. Desa Park City’s Central Park
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Desa Park City is arguably one of the more iconic parks in KL and where it is typically populated with the folks from the surrounding neighbourhood, NYE will definitely see more people from all around Klang Valley.
13. Vertigo @ Banyan Tree KL
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Located on Level 59, Vertigo is the perfect spot to watch fireworks go off with some bubbly in hand. If you’re up for a more atas experience in ringing in the new year, Vertigo is one option for you. One of the perks of heading to Vertigo is undeniably the fact that they have their own in-house mixologists, ready to whip up a personalised drink just for you.
14. Skybar KL
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Skybar is one of KL’s most iconic rooftop bars and its name says it all. Located on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel KL, you’re bound to enjoy a spectacular view from a cool vantage point. AND there’s a pool in this bar so you’re welcome to dip your toes in it if you feel inclined to.
15. TREC KL
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TREC, housing the likes of Supperclub and Fu Luck Bar is a given for New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations. What’s there not to like when there’s drinks, music and lots of eye candy to admire?
Where are you heading to this NYE? Let us know in the Facebook comment section!
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Live The High Life And Fly In A Hot Air Balloon This March At MyBalloonFiesta!

Ever dreamt of being up in the sky, overseeing the city of Kuala Lumpur? Well, your dreams will finally come true at the upcoming MyBalloonFiesta which is to be held in March at Desa Park City.
If you have never hitched a ride on a hot air balloon, you should definitely pay a visit to MyBalloonFiesta! Every year, MyBalloonFiesta (formerly known as The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta) will be held in Putrajaya but for the first time ever, they will be holding the event in KL instead.
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The festival will be held at Desa Park City from 10th March to 12th March 2017. It is more than just flying around in a hot air balloon, you also get to have picnics and enjoy other family-friendly activities.
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MyBalloonFiesta is now selling early bird tickets at a price of RM16 for adults and RM12 for children from 2nd of January to 15th January. Normal price tickets would be RM22 for adults and RM16 for children while the door price would be RM30 for adults and RM20 for children.
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General admission tickets would allow you to watch the hot air balloons but in order to ride it, you would have to get a MyBalloonClub privilege ticket which grants you one balloon ride and general admission. Not only that, you also get to enjoy a live jazz performance while having a gourmet buffet breakfast! These tickets are priced at RM300 for Adults and RM250 for children.
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If you don’t have plans this upcoming March, be sure to bring your family and friends over to this special event! Witness these extravagant balloons in different shape and sizes, floating in the air and hitch a ride on one of them too.
MyBalloonFiesta
When: March 10-12, 10am-10pm
Where: Desa Park City
Info: MyBalloonFiesta
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Straits Food Company Restaurant In Bangsar Closes Down After Almost 3 Years Of Operating

For close to 3 years, the Straits Food Company restaurant has been operating in Bangsar, serving up classic Peranakan meals to their guests. Many a customer has walked through their doors throughout the years, setting foot on their colourful-tiled floors and enjoying meals that evoke a sense of homecooked food nostalgia.
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Some of the classic must-tries were Ayam O, Cendol, Popiah Basah, Laksa and much more. Just short of their third anniversary, Straits Food Company announced that they will no longer be operating, effective July 16th, 2017. In the Facebook post, the restaurant thanked its guests for all the love and support over the past years.
“Your constant posts, comments and constructive criticism in social media whether on FB or Instagram or blogs or in person have been invaluable to us in our journey as a business,” the post read.
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It came as a shock to their many Facebook fans and regulars that they will no longer be open. Some commented how they found the restaurant to be a great hang out spot and one customer even mentioned how the restaurant should have informed their fans earlier so they could go in for one last meal. The Facebook user also suggested the option of crowdfunding, should monetary issues be the reason for Straits Food Company’s closure. Such was the pull of the Peranakan restaurant.
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Straits Food Company is not the first of KL restaurants to close down in 2017. Several other eateries have also ended their business over the past few months, including Tous Les Jour, Bulgogi Brothers and Tim Ho Wan, in what appears to be a tough year for the Malaysian F&B industry.
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You'll Find Pudu's Famous Wantan Mee At This Vintage-Themed Bar In KL

With Mandarin jazz and bar tunes playing in the background, you’ll know that you’ve arrived at Fu Luck Bar, KL’s latest watering hole.

The bar’s moniker stands for prosperity + happiness in Mandarin and in Cantonese, it stands for the tongue-in-cheek term of “pants down” — perhaps befitting of the carefree night ahead.
The vintage-themed bar will make it feel like you’ve been transported right back to the ’70s.

With an abacus chandelier, a life-sized White Rabbit candy décor, ol skool TV screens and a whole gallery of nostalgic pop culture moments, it injects a fun personality into the setting of a bar.

You’ll find that 80% of the 80-seater bar’s furnishings, accessories and props have been reconstructed or are custom-made/handcrafted.
Currently, it’s also the only bar in the city that serves wantan noodles from the 62-year-old Pudu Chan Fatt Wanton Mee stall, a recipe which is more than 6 decades old.

Whilst sipping on ice kacang cocktails or jasmine tea cocktails, tuck into signature classics like dim sums, wantan noodles and steamed pork dumplings with caviar.
Raymond Lim of Restaurant Lifestyle Asia shared, “The food menu reinterprets the humble dim sum experience in a snazzier environs. Traditionally enjoyed in the day, dim sum is casted here as an oriental tapas concept, riding on the ubiquitous ‘sharing plates’ trend which is the rage now from New York to New Delhi.”

Their aim is to combine timeless plates like steamed or deep-fried dim sums with contemporary items such as Chinese-inspired salads and “bao-wich sliders” which is basically a cross between a mantou bao and a sandwich.

Are you ready to dive right into nostalgic times at Fu Luck Bar?
Fu Luck Bar @ TREC KL
Address: TREC KL, 438 Jalan Tun Razak
Website: Fu Luck Bar
Tel: 03-2110 6938
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告别【单身】聚会!一起来一见钟情吧！

还在烦恼单身一人的生活吗？想认识新朋友却不知从何开始？ 工作后没时间没机会结交新朋友？
今天小编就介绍大家两个活动，让身为单身狗的你以后再也不用羡慕情侣啦！
首先，想要摆脱单身当然是选择人群多的地方，人群越多就代表你认识伴侣的机率越高！
所以，想要交男女朋友最好的方法当然是先把自己的交友圈扩大咯！
还在等什么？快点来报名参加吧！别再宅在家里啦，男女朋友是不会从天上掉下来给你的。

Soul Meets Singles Dating Dinner

如果你已经准备好摆脱单身的话，那也可以选择参与这个活动来一场豪华浪漫的邂逅哦!
这寻找伴侣的活动即将举办在Suria KLCC。在这里你将有机会能够和心爱的她/他 一起享受KLCC 的唯美夜景，来一场漫长的畅谈。而且活动将提供豪华西式自助餐给所有参与者。
在这么豪华气氛下的夜晚，想必你一定可以遇到和你一样优秀的对象。
报名费： RM210
Walk In 价钱: RM350 (如果还有位子)
银行户口：Maybank – 112353064805 Cheang Pui Tze
日期: 星期六  2016年9月24日
时间: 6pm – 11pm
电话：016 332 8283
地址：Memory Lane – Persiaran Petronas #Suria Klcc, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 50088

服装规定: Smart Casual
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Mate My Night

这个活动很适合要寻找伴侣或结交更多朋友的你哦！别害羞，快来参加吧!
在参与活动时，主办当局会把参加者分成四组，然后过了限定时间就交换桌子。这样一来，大家就可以有更多的机会结交不同的更多朋友。
此外，还有外国舞者为大家呈现精彩舞蹈表演，还有喜剧演员让你和身边的她/他一起欢笑，留下美好的回忆。
在活动结束之前10pm-10：30pm时，还会有跳舞环节，让你能够和有缘的那个她/他一起共舞，有更多的肢体接触让彼此更亲近。
日期: 2016年10月1日，6.30pm 至10.30pm
地点:Hugos by Modestos @Empire Damansara
银行户口名字:Transcendz Marketing PLT
银行户口 &号码：Alliance Bank Berhad  141940010079463
电话:Sam 0173521095 /03-6211 1513
电邮: [email protected]
入门票优惠价:
单人票30%折扣 (男)- RM105
单人票 40%折扣 (女)- RM105
参加者条件:
必须是单身和欲摆脱单身者。男士年龄介于27-40岁，女士年龄介于24-38
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<丘比特的天空》单身电脑配对服务

只要当天到活动地点登记成为会员，电脑配对软件就会根据你的个人资料和你的对象进行配对，然后找出首五个最接近你要求的对象。当你选择你要的对象之后，主办当局就会联络对方。只要对方也愿意提供联络号码和赴约见面，那就算是一个成功的邀约啦!
所以单身又害羞的你需要多点私人空间的话，可以选择参与这个活动哦！
日期：2016年09月10日（星期六）
电话: 012-2401802
地址：Cupid Space Activities Center
B-G010, Block B， Jalan PJU 8/1, Bandar Damansara Perdana，47820， Petaling Jaya.
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摆脱单身，从鼓起勇气踏出那一步开始!!! 别再犹豫不决了!


可爱无极限！迪斯尼 TSUM TSUM 进攻Sunway Pyramid 啦！

喜欢迪尼斯的你，是不是觉得他们的卡通角色都超可爱的呢？
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现在迪斯尼的超人气Tsum Tsum 已经来到 Sunway Pyramid咯！2月11日至26日，LG2 将举办一场超有趣的Tsum Tsum活动
现场不但会有超大型的迪斯尼公仔供大家拍照，还有很多LINE 游戏和扭蛋机在等着你！！此外，只要你和你喜爱的Tsum Tsum 卡通公仔合照，便有机会赢取SK 珠宝Tsum Tsum的限量版金币哦！
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除了这些，你还可以自制自己的名字在可爱的Tsum Tsum贴纸上哦～
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喜欢Tsum Tsum 的你千万别错过啦！
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This Chinese Restaurant In Banting Serves A Chicken Dish That Takes 24 Hours To Prep

Restaurant Bukit Jugra in Banting uses the method of baking for their meals and they are known for their Beggar Chicken dish which has to be pre-ordered 24 hours in advance before you’ll be able to enjoy it.

Beggar Chicken is essentially a dish that is prepared by marinating a raw chicken and burying it under layers of soil and hot charcoal to cook. It takes about 24 hours for it to be fully cooked. This traditional method of cooking is uncommon these days and that’s why Restaurant Bukit Jugra sees customers coming from all over the country.

The resulting Beggar Chicken dish is full of flavour from the Chinese herbs they’ve marinated it with. It is soft and tender and falls right off the bones. The chicken is not as big as you would expect it to be as it’s a Kampung Chicken after all. Go for the flavour and uniqueness, not its size.

This restaurant does not only cook their chicken by burying it in heated charcoal. They also serve pork knuckles, sticky rice dishes and more. The Marinated Pork Knuckle served here is tender and succulent. Due to the large portion size, it’s impossible to finish this on your own and it took us 5 mouths to devour this dish.

The Sticky Rice dish is stuffed with mushroom, meat, herbs and more. Taste-wise, it was nothing to shout about and if you have a small appetite, skip this and get the chicken instead as that is the main star of this restaurant.

The Fried Egg with Oyster (Or Chien) comes with oysters that are bigger than usual and it’s definitely worth the price! On a side note, it’s not as good as the famous ones in Penang but still worth it if you enjoy Or Chiens.

End your meal with some Pepper Chicken and Pork soup. A word of caution: it’s quite spicy but worth trying even if you’re not much of a soup person. After all, it’ll help you to digest the big meal you’ve just had.
If you’re ever down in Banting, you might here the folks there recommending Restaurant Bukit Jugra and if you’re keen on giving the Beggar Chicken a go, remember to call in advance.
Restaurant Bukit Jugra
Hours: 1pm-8pm, daily
Tel: 03-2120 2515


Kota Damansara甜点下午茶推荐！这么精致小巧的甜点如何让人不爱！

对于甜食控来说，一天三餐怎么能少了饭后甜点？为了爱吃甜食的你，今天小编就要来介绍一家你绝对不能错过的新甜点店，那就是Dessert Hour Café！ Dessert Hour Café位于Kota Damansara，是个主打精致小巧的甜点的咖啡厅。
在这里，你可以找到各式各样的甜点，不管是新鲜烤好的蛋糕、焦糖布丁还是巧克力慕斯都有！而且由于他们的甜点都很小巧，所以你可以一次过尝试许多不同的甜点！
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喜欢巧克力的朋友来到这里就一定要尝尝他们的巧克力慕斯蛋糕和黑森林蛋糕了！那浓郁的巧克力香味，简直让人欲罢不能啊！
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外层烤得金黄色的焦糖布丁和满满的黑巧克力的巧克力挞也非常值得一试哦！
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此外，他们的红丝绒蛋糕和草莓泡芙也非常受到顾客的欢迎！
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圣诞节快到了，Dessert Hour Café还特别推出了一系列圣诞节主题的甜点哦！是不是超级卡哇伊的啊？明天就到Dessert Hour Café去过个甜甜蜜蜜的周末吧！
Dessert Hour Café
营业时间: 12pm-11pm，星期三至一（星期二休息）
地址: 26-1, Dataran Sunway, Jalan PJU 5/15, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya
网址: Dessert Hour Café
联络电话: 011-3633 1001
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[DKL Gets Personal] Jess Au, Founder Of Hail's Soft Serve In Damansara Utama

Hail’s Soft Serve got its name from the term ‘hail’, which is often associated with hail storms. Hail’s related on their Facebook page how pellets of ice fall from the sky during a hail storm, and it almost looks like swirls of frozen ice cream. That inspired the ice cream store to incorporate the word ‘hail’ into their name.
This soft serve store in Damansara Utama focuses on creativity with every dessert that they put out. In fact, their recipes are created by their own Head Pastry Chef. The menu doesn’t just list artisan soft serve ice cream. They even have signature citrus waffles and their own blend of gourmet coffee!
“There’s a story behind every creation, and we’d like to share it with everyone. So come on over and discover why Hail’s is a storm you’d want to have,” the Hail’s team shared on their Facebook page. Discover KL recently caught up with the founders of Hail’s, Jess Au and also supportive partner which are James, Jason & Ryan. She will share about how she got into the business, which are her personal recommendations off the menu, and much more.
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1. What is your backstory before getting into the business?
Jess (J): I graduated as a business student, worked in the finance line, then went into culinary course, got hands-on kitchen experience in Melbourne, came back to Malaysia, started an event styling and online cake business, then Hail’s.
2. Why did you start this business?
J: I was inspired by a gelato shop during one of my travels 2 years ago, incorporating pastry and cake-making skills into ice cream. Then, I found out that we could actually make freshly churned ice cream batch by batch in different flavours with the help of a soft serve machine! The idea of making freshly churned ice cream was interesting, since our dessert concept is “made upon order”. Therefore, we decided on venturing into the soft serve business to create unlimited flavours with the freshest ingredients.
Image Credit: Hails
Image Credit: Hails
3. What are your best and worst moments throughout the business?
J: The best moment would be when we have a great team at work, but the worst moment is when we’re not able to tick off every task in a particular time frame or when things get delayed.
4) Which meal would you recommend to your customers?
J: Recommended meal: Any single flavour of soft serve + premium homemade toppings. The flavours are all created in-house, been thru R&D and trial and error to achieve the taste that we want. You will get to taste the full flavour of natural ingredients if you order single swirl while adding on toppings to make it more fun, creating different texture in your cup of soft serve.
Image Credit: Hails
Image Credit: Hails
5) If you were to rate your business between 1 to 5, what number would it be?
J: We are able to catch up with the timeline and goals that we have set in different phases/stages of our business, but since there are still room for improvements and expansion; I will rate it 3 for now. I guess it would always be a “3” to allow growth and improvement in the business.
6) Choose one dish from your restaurant that you wouldn’t mind eating for the rest of your life.
J: Definitely the Hail’s Ronut because we worked on this new creation for more than six months to get that perfect texture of “soft and chewy inside, crunchy on the outside”. Serving it hot with different condiments and glaze, with the cold and creamy soft serve of your choice, it’s just so good to have the hot & cold sensation, mixed with the soft and crunchy texture all in one plate.
7) What are you looking forward to for Hail’s Soft Serve?
J: To build a legacy strong enough that if one day, we, the founders are no longer able to manage the company, our dream would still carry on.
Feature Image Credit: Hail’s Soft Serve
DKL Gets Personal is a series with well-known personalities within the industry, be it food, events, or anything pertaining to lifestyle. It is a way to gain insight into the industry and to learn how these individuals managed to turn an idea into reality.


炎炎天气下，来份Mango Six超浓郁水果冰沙好幸福！

Mango Six是来自韩国的超人气咖啡甜点店。韩剧迷们一定有听过这家店，因为它是韩剧『继承者们』的女主角车恩尚所打工的咖啡厅，它也因为这部电视剧而爆红，目前在海内外均有分店。而Mango Six也在去年正式入驻大马，现在不用跑到韩国，也可以尝到韩剧男女主角们所喜爱的芒果冰沙了！
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Mango Six在大马的分店位于Puchong的Bandar Puteri。这家咖啡厅主打新鲜的水果冰沙，每一杯冰沙都加上了满满的水果颗粒和和厚厚的奶油，天气热的时候来一杯简直是太过瘾了！Mango Six最有名的饮料是芒果冰沙，所以下次到这里的时候一定要记得试一试喽！
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除了清爽好喝的饮料，他们也有水果松饼等超好吃的甜点哦！
Mango Six Coffee & Dessert Cafe
地址：The Cube, No 11 Jalan Puteri 7/13A, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.
营业时间：星期日至四 9am – 12am，星期五至六 9am – 1am
网址：Mangosix Malaysia
联络电话：03-8066 0370
Feature Image Credit: Mangosix Malaysia


[DKL REVIEWS] This Restaurant Serves Their Tokyo-Famous 'Dipping Noodles' With Cheese

The House of Tsukemen, Mitsuyado Seimen, recently opened its doors in Malaysia, and it’s clear that it’ll soon be a hit amongst Malaysians—just like last year’s opening of the first Monjayaki restaurant in KL.
Mitsuyado Seimen’s tagline is “Tokyo’s Best Kept Secret” and their specialty is the dipping noodles, also called Tsukemen. These cold ramen noodles are served in an empty bowl alongside a bowl of hot broth meant for dipping the noodles in. In Japan, these dishes are known to be eaten over the summer season.
The grand opening of Mitsuyado Seimen in Malaysia.
Fun fact: Mitsuyado actually uses bamboo sticks as a form of decor.
The aptly named “noodle labo” which is pretty much the lab where noodles are made.
There’s a dedicated Noodle Lab called the Noodle Labo where, depending on certain times of the day, you can actually watch chefs making buckwheat noodles from scratch.
A shot of the springy noodles.
The buckwheat noodles are freshly prepared daily and it is made using ingredients which has been flown in all the way from Hokkaido. If the wait staff tells you that you’ll get a taste of Japan, he/she is telling you the truth because you really will experience that here.
Noodles prepped fresh daily.
The noodles itself has a chewy texture but you’re not meant to have it on its own. It’s meant to be paired with the cordial broth.
The thick cheese sauce adds a rich, bold flavour to the noodles.
The Cheese Tsukemen (Regular: RM29.90, Large: RM31.90) is not your typical traditional ramen noodles, more so when it is paired with cheese. Personally, I felt that the noodles did not stand out even when mixed in with the cheddar cheese and pork bone broth. It has a subtle sour and tangy flavour that takes a bit of getting used to but at least the flavour is not overpowering.
It’s important to note the consistency of the cheese though. Most cheese sauces, especially when served hot, would tend to curdle after being left out in the open. This cheese sauce did not. It retained its velvety texture well.
This was not as spicy as we thought.
TanTan Sesame Tsukemen (Regular: RM27.90, Large: RM29.90) is one of Mitsuyado Seimen’s bestsellers for a reason. Despite being simple in concept (noodles with a sesame dipping soup and pork cubes), it was warm and hearty. Perhaps, this could be attributed to the fact that the broth is made up of pork bones which has been boiled for at least 12 hours. The broth itself has elements of sweet, spicy and sour all at once and it’s a symphony in the mouth. The TanTan Sesame Tsukemen’s looks does not give its flavour enough justice, that’s for sure.
It was a little savoury for our liking, but thankfully the smoky flavour adds another dimension of taste to it.
If you enjoy the flavour of spice but not the actual element of it, the Karashi Tsukemen (Regular: RM26.90, Large: RM28.90) was probably made with you in mind. The Karashi Tsukemen uses Korean chilli instead, giving it a sweet chilli taste. The broth itself consists of generously-sized chunks of pork meat, Japanese fish cake and bamboo shoots. Personally, I found it a tad bit savoury for my liking but thankfully, the slight smokiness overpowered the savoury element.
It’s interesting that we got to top up our bowls with dashi soup too.
If you still have a little room for some soup, you can top up your own noodle bowl with some Dashi Soup. Flasks of warm Dashi Soup are provided at each table but if there isn’t one, you could ask the wait staff for it too. Most restaurants do not provide a Dashi Soup top-up so it’s nice to know that Mitsuyama Seimen does not skimp on that.
Adding dashi soup dilutes the original broth, making it palatable as a soup to finish off your meal with.
Overall, having fresh tsukemen is indeed a new experience for us but novelty aside, it’s worth a try. Malaysians may not be used to the steeper price tags (especially ’cause these are essentially just noodles) but you certainly pay for quality. Many Japanese restaurants label themselves as ‘authentic’ but having had a meal at Mitsuyado Seimen, I can say that what I had was truly Japanese, not just in terms of flavour but also in terms of its ingredients.
Mitsuyado Seimen

Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Address: Level 2, Unit S-229, The Starling Mall
Website: Mitsuyado Seimen
Tel: 03-7662 5929


[New Eats] This 'Little Food Shop' In Bukit Damansara Doubles As A Mini Food Mart

Nicknamed “the little food shop”, one might wonder if this restaurant cum food mart serves little, portion-sized meals. While that idea might sound adorable, the name is more likely derived from the Chinese term 小吃, which literally translates to little bites.
Malaysians are known for our snacking nature and every other hour is snack o’clock. This fits in perfectly with The Little Food Shop because they have a variety of snacks here.
Whether you’re having the munchies for plain sugar crackers, chips, Pocky sticks or KitKats, you can find them at the restaurant.
While waiting for your meal to be served, browse through the collection of little bites that you can grab for when you’d be hungry back at the office or even as a sneaky midnight snack ’cause why not? 😛
As for mains, The Little Food Shop serves up classic Malaysian favourites like nasi lemak with a wholesome slice of fried chicken drumstick, chicken rice, beef noodle soup and beef burger with a side of fries.
The Little Food Shop
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8am-5pm. Closed on Sundays.
Address: 15, Jalan Setiakasih 5, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Little Food Shop
Tel: 03-2011 2220


This D'sara Utama Store Houses All Of Our Fave M'sian Childhood Snacks!

It is always fun to look back at the good ol’ childhood days and have a good laugh about the silly and embarrassing moments. But one memory worth holding on to is definitely the precious biscuits and tidbits that we snacked on throughout our formative years.
I personally still remember how I would impatiently wait every Saturday for the pasar malam in my area just so I could get a packet of iced gem biscuits and keropok telinga.
While there are plenty of places to purchase these snacks individually, specialty stores are rarer.
EzBiscuit in Damansara Utama is one such store where we can take a trip down memory lane once again.
Image Credit: EzBiscuit
EzBiscuit is an online store selling an array of biscuits and snacks ranging from love letters, to keropok roda and iced gems.
Image Credit: EzBiscuit
EzBiscuit recently launched its first physical store in Damansara Utama and the response has been fair, with folks dropping by the store throughout the launch day.
It’s interesting to note how there were plenty of adults at the store, all perhaps struck with a sense of nostalgia as they wandered through the aisles.
Image Credit: EzBiscuit
As with most specialty stores of the sort, EzBiscuit sells larger bundle packets which are perfect for parties and events. Among some of the snacks you can look forward to are muruku ikan, keropok roda and iced gem biscuits.
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If you’re looking to hunt down your favourite childhood snacks, look no further than EzBiscuit. Alternatively, you have the option to purchase online through their e-store as well.
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EzBiscuit
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays: 10am-8pm, Sundays: 9am-6pm
Address: 83, Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: EzBiscuit
Tel: 012-645 7517

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This Ol' Skool M'sian Hostel Lets You Experience Indoor Glamping In Cosy Tents!

I’ve never experienced camping in tents before and frankly, I don’t even mind.
All the nature, all the dirt. I’d pass, thanks.
Glamping, on the other hand, is something that I’d figure most Malaysians (myself included) wouldn’t mind giving a go.

Glamping takes the idea of camping and brings in an element of comfort so guests can have a taste of what camping feels like, without having to pitch their own tents or worry about there not being a loo.

Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi takes the glamping idea to the next level by bringing it back indoors.

That way, you’ll still get to sleep in tents (that has already been pitched for you), but you won’t even have to be outdoors. Some might say “Where’s the fun in that?” but I can totally see a market for it.
The hostel, which was once a goldsmith in the ’20s, is not any ol’ hostel. It’s as ol’ skool as it gets.

Upon entering, you’ll see a food trishaw front desk that doubles as a work desk that guests can use (but c’mon, keep the laptop away and enjoy the environment you’re in. :P)

Opened in April of this year, Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi invites all travelers to stay in the shared space which is perfect for those who are looking to get to know other travelers whilst maintaining their own sense of privacy.

Creature comforts are provided in the form of items such as an iron, hair dryer, designated lockers, a washing machine and even cotton buds.

As for the rooms itself, they are air-conditioned and tents are already pitched for guests. The tents are also equipped with a personal fan, a table lamp and even a miniature potted plant.

If you’re feeling a little peckish, there are complimentary nostalgic snacks like the Popo fish murukku and Roka chocolate nougats. There’s also a coffee machine, milk frother and toaster so you can prep your own breakfast with the complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, bread, jam, kaya and butter.

Entertainment comes in the form of board games like congkak, pick-up-sticks and card games like Old Maid and Happy Family. As an added touch, there’s a TV from the golden ages in the living room. Go ahead and watch local TV shows on it—and yes, it still works as good as new.

Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi
Address: 87 Pekan Melayu (Jalan Sultan Muhammad Jiwa), Alor Setar, Kedah
Website: Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi
Tel: 012-597 2274
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IOI City Mall’s Phase 2 will bring over 300 more stores, an indoor petting zoo, and a farm

IOI City Mall has announced that the doors for Phase 2 will open on August 25, and once that happens, it will officially be Malaysia’s largest mall, surpassing 1 Utama.
Located in IOI Resort City, the mall is expected to see a potential population catchment of over three million from nearby townships in Southern Klang Valley. This includes Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Kajang, Bangi, Sepang, Puchong, and Seri Kembangan.
To add, the mall is a roughly 30-minute drive from KLIA, making it an attractive retail and entertainment hub.
The biggest regional mall in Malaysia
IOI City Mall is said to have a total of 14 anchor tenants with the opening of Phase 2. AEON, Proton, Nitori, and MajuHome Concept will join existing tenants such as Lotus’s, Harvey Norman, Parkson, HomePro, and Golden Screen Cinemas, to name a few.
There will be over 200 cafés and restaurants for food lovers to enjoy, featuring new additions such as Kenny Hills Coffee, Bife Charcoal Steakhouse, and Din by Din Tai Fung.

Image Credit: IOI City Mall
With one million sq ft of net lettable space, Phase 2 will see an addition of more than 300 retail outlets, bringing IOI City Mall’s total occupancy to 700 retail stores.
Some notable features of the mall include a 40,000 sq ft exhibition hall, a new cinema concept with an IMAX hall, along with edutainment and entertainment centres for children and adults.
This is all in line with the mall’s plans to be the biggest regional mall in Malaysia, with a whopping total net lettable area of 2.5 million sq ft, according to its website.
Parks and recreation
Beyond retail, part of IOI City Mall’s edutainment facilities will feature an 18,000 sq ft indoor edutainment exhibition space with activities to learn about plants and animals.
It is designed with an indoor farm concept to bring the outdoor experience indoors. The edutainment exhibition consists of three zones for visitors to interact with and observe more than 70 species of plants, small animals, and fishes.
Known as “Green Land”, the plant zone will display aquaponics and carnivorous plants, while “Little Rimba”, the Animal Zone, will feature animals like sugar gliders, hedgehogs, rabbits, and fennec foxes.
The mall will also include an IOI Sports Centre, a rooftop sports centre that will boast a total of 15 badminton courts and two covered futsal arenas.
These new additions are expected to further elevate existing attractions at the mall, including District 21 and an ice skating ring dubbed the largest in Malaysia by the Malaysia Book of Records.
Keeping it green
IOI City Mall will also be injecting sustainable initiatives by providing over 14,000 parking spaces equipped with an automated licence plate recognition system to reduce reliance on paper.
Image Credit: IOI City Mall
Solar panels have also been installed on the rooftop of IOI City Mall in 2020, as part of the group’s efforts to instil the importance of environmental ethics through green efforts.
These solar panels have reportedly generated 8,533 MWh of electricity, which is said to be equivalent to a carbon emissions reduction of 5,922 tCO2.
We’ve reached out to a representative of IOI City Mall to learn more about this expansion, and will update the piece accordingly with new information soon.
Featured Image Credit: IOI City Mall
IOI City Mall
Address: Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Contact: 03-8328 8899
Website: https://www.ioicitymall.com.my/


【本周必玩大全】27/12-01/01你不可错过的精彩活动！

本文为你精挑细选了本周10个最酷炫有趣的活动！想知道吉隆坡每周哪里有好玩的朋友，别忘了关注我们 Discover KL哦！Discover KL 每周一都会推出『本周必玩大全』，告诉你吉隆坡游山玩水的好去处！
1. OMG Lok Lok Party
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想和你最喜欢的大马Youtuber一起吃碌碌吗？那你就不要错过这个礼拜五的OMG Lok Lok Party了！知名大马Youtuber Jinnyboytv、The Ming Ting、Dan Khoo Productions、Joseph Germani等都会到那里与你近距离接触！
日期时间: 30/12/2016, 8pm
地点: Pintu Suka Hati, 31, Jalan PJS 11/14, Bandar Sunway
更多详情，请点击: OMG Lok Lok Party

2. Speed Junkies 2016

喜欢车的朋友，这个礼拜五，在Sepang International Circuit将会有一场超大型的车展。现场还会有供人休息的帐篷和餐车哦！
日期时间: 30/12/2016, 8am-6pm
地点: Sepang International Circuit
更多详情，请点击: Speed Junkies 2016
3. Festival Of Light And Motion

如果你还不知道新年前夕要干什么，就不妨到Putrajaya的Presint 3去观赏超级漂亮的大型灯光秀吧！这次的灯光秀将投影在Palace of Justice的外墙上，场面将会非常绚丽壮观！
日期时间: 30/12/2016 – 1/1/2017, 7.30pm-12.30am
地点: Presint 3, Putrajaya
更多详情，请点击: Festival Of Light And Motion
4. Fuyoh Market

Publika将会在这个周末举办一场大型的复古市场。在那里你可以找到各种各样的怀旧和二手杂货，包括唱片、古董家具和玩具等等。这个周末就到那里淘宝，准备迎接新年吧！
日期时间: 31/12/2016 – 1/1/2017, 10am-10pm
地点: Publika
更多详情，请点击: Fuyoh Market
5. NU Year NU Rave

The Bee将会在这个新年前夕为你带来最酷的年末派对！许多知名DJ，包括Chicks On Peas、Goldfapp、Cheh Cheh Chehs和LKK Soundsystem都回到现场来为你们表演哦！
日期时间: 31/12/2016, 10.20pm-3am
地点: The Bee, Publika
更多详情，请点击: NU Year NU Rave
6. Under9 NYE – Another Techno Party

喜欢电音舞曲的朋友，小编也有好介绍！Under9同样的也将在新年前夕为所有派对动物们带来一场超级酷炫的电音派对！Slutski、Notion A、Westokan和Jason Voon等DJ都会和你们一起度过一个最嗨的倒数夜，喜欢派对的你还在等什么？
日期时间: 31/12/2016, 10pm-3am
地点: Under9, Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: Another Techno Party
7. TAPAUfest

TAPAUfest这次邀请了许多国内知名的乐团和音乐人来为大家表演。如果你不喜欢派对的话，不妨到TAPAUfest去度过一场愉快的音乐之旅吧！
日期时间: 31/12/2016, 10am-12am
地点: Zebra Square KL
更多详情，请点击: TAPAUfest
8. Le Noir KL: New Year’s Eve White Party

Le Noir KL将在新年前夕举办一场白色主题的年末派对！在现场你可以观赏到 Freemasons、Hayze、DJ Circuitbreaker、Juny Brothers、Victor Trixter和Kirstie Mazimus所带来的精彩表演。此外，你只需付RM200，就可以享用无限量供应的酒和饮料喽！
日期时间: 31/12/2016, 5pm-5am
地点: Le Noir KL
更多详情，请点击: Le Noir KL
9. NEON Countdown NYE 2016

除了白色派对，你还可以到Sunway Lagoon去参加超酷的荧光派对哦！
日期时间: 31/12/2016, 6pm-1am
地点: Sunway Lagoon
更多详情，请点击: NEON Countdown NYE 2016
10. Malaysia IT Expo KL

好康来啦！超大型的马来西亚IT展将在12月31日卷土重来！这次的活动为期3天，在吉隆坡的Midvalley举行。在那里你可以找到许多超值的电子产品和优惠配套。想要趁新年换手机或笔记本的话，就别错过这个活动啦！
日期时间: 31/12/2016 – 2/1/2017, 10am-10pm
地点: Midvalley
更多详情，请点击: Malaysia IT Expo KL
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微风徐徐的晚餐时光就在露天咖啡馆——Makan At The Basikal！

现在的主题咖啡馆在马来西亚越来越流行。从草泥马主题餐厅到货柜箱的主题咖啡馆，在大马越来越多而且主题咖啡馆带给我们是和一般咖啡馆更添一分新鲜度！ 特别是只有美食已经不足够吸引顾客上门了，而是咖啡馆的环境对顾客也是越来越重要了！
今天小编要为大家介绍的是以脚踏车为主题的咖啡馆——Makan At The Basikal！
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虽然以脚踏车为主题的Makan at The Basikal 咖啡馆不是大马首创但却是开在 Bangsar 的第一家脚踏车咖啡馆。而这家主题咖啡馆的特别之处在于是开放式的设计。而小编说的开放式可是露天的意思哦！虽然在大马，露天餐厅不特别但是如果是主题咖啡馆，就有特色了吧！
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无论你喜不喜欢骑脚踏车，经过Bangsar时，不妨到这里尝试看另类的咖啡馆吧！
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到这里用餐，拍照打卡，你可以期待会有充足的光线让你的照片拍出自然又漂亮的灯光。而且脚踏车和车轮的摆设品会让你愿意花时间拍出超适合打卡的Instagram照片。除此之外，在傍晚时分，微微的凉风吹过将闷热的天气都一扫而空了。
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他们家的美食多数都是以本地料理为主。像是如果你没有去过登嘉努，不妨试看他们家的Terengganu-Style Asam Laksa 吧！特别却美味的汤底会让你尝到正宗又美味的登嘉努Asam Laksa啦！
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就算你不喜欢吃面食，你也可以尝看传统又好吃的椰浆饭哦～
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当然，你们也不该错过他们的饮料啦！像是 Kopi Muar Air 和 Bandung Soda。
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如果你真的肚子好饿，你可以试看他们家的新菜单：螃蟹咖哩面。一大只的螃蟹配上咖哩面，这种吃法你有试过吗？说不定你吃了会有惊喜哦～
Makan At The Basikal 咖啡馆超适合一大群朋友/脚踏车友到这里放松聊天。快点拉上朋友一起到这家特色的主题咖啡馆吧！
Makan At The Basikal
地址：90, Jalan Bangsar, Bangsar.
营业时间：5pm-12am （星期一至日）
联络电话：012-645 9560
网址：Makan At The Basikal


『你敢挑战吗？』雪隆区10个引爆你的肾上腺素的极限运动！

最近是否觉得生活枯燥无味，有股冲动想做些刺激的事，来点不一样的乐趣？
那就一起来挑战雪隆区这10种最刺激好玩的极限运动吧！这些运动保证绝对让你体验肾上腺素急速狂飙的快感！
极限运动是一种自我挑战，也是一些人疏解压力的方式。人生只有一次，是时候把『极限运动』从你的『遗愿清单』中划掉了！
1. 激浪漂流 WHITEWATER RAFTING
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想要玩激浪漂流的朋友可以到Kuala Kubu Bharu。在那里你可以乘着急流，体验快要翻船的感觉！Kuala Kubu Bharu那清澈又宽阔的河流还有舒服的大自然环境，保证让你拥有一个畅快淋漓的极限体验！
此外，他们还为你提供了不同的漂流配套，而不同的配套的急流速度都不同。极限运动以安全为优先考量，所以大家不用担心，现场不但有提供各种安全配备和急救箱还有教练在一旁指导你哦~

地址: Whitewater Rafting Kuala Kubu Bharu, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, Malaysia
更多详情，请点击: Whitewater Rafting Kuala Kubu Bharu
2. 蹦极 BUNGEE JUMPING
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蹦极可说是其中一项最有名的极限运动！如果你没有恐高症的话，不妨到Sunway Lagoon去体验从高空坠落的快感！如果你嫌这样还不够的话，你还可以挑战同样位于Sunway Lagoon的G Force X让你以120公里的时速弹飞到高空的高速弹弓椅！
营业时间: Mon–Sun, 11am-6pm
地址:  3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, 46150 Petaling Jaya.
更多详情，请点击: Sunway Lagoon
联络电话: 03-5635 5050
3. 攀岩 ROCK CLIMBING
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攀岩爱好者们，你知道在Batu Cave有一片私人岩壁，提供有兴趣的朋友超刺激的攀岩活动吗？是的，想要到那里参加为期半天的攀岩活动的人必须在3天前就预约了，因为这个活动非常受欢迎！此外，现场还有经验丰富的教练指导攀岩者哦！
营业时间: Monday-Friday, 12pm-8pm, Saturday, 11am-6pm, closed on Sundays.
地址: 2-105, Jalan Prima SG 3/2, Taman Sri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
更多详情，请点击: Verticale.my
联络电话: 03-6178 4348
4. 钢索大冒险 ZIP LINE ADVENTURE
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想要像泰山一样自由地穿梭在丛林中吗？Shah Alam的Skytrex提供极限运动爱好者刺激又特别的Zip Line Adventure，让你走在高高的钢索上探索一片绿意盎然的热带雨林！此外，Skytrex还提供了初级、中级和高级三种等级的路线，所以即使是第一次玩也不用担心！
营业时间: Tuesday–Sundays, 8.30am–4.30pm.
地址: Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
更多详情，请点击: Skytrex
联络电话: 013 276 9841
5. 滑水 WATERSKIING
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Putrajaya除了有漂亮的建筑物外，还有好玩的滑水活动在等着你！参加者必须站在被摩托艇拉着的滑板在水上滑行。这运动看似简单，实则在水上保持平衡可是非常困难的！这项运动还被许多国际运动比赛，例如SEA Games，列为正式的水上运动项目呢！
营业时间: 10am to 6pm
地址: Marina Putrajaya, 1, Jalan P5/5, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
更多详情，请点击: Waterski Malaysia
联络电话: 012 387 7115
6. 跳伞 SKYDIVING
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想要体验鸟儿在空中飞翔的感觉吗？是不是很好奇在高空往下俯视大地是什么样的感觉？现在马来西亚也有跳伞活动了！以时速200公里的速度往下坠落的刺激感绝对保证让你的肾上腺素急速飚升！此外，现场还会有35年经验的教练陪着你，所以不用担心啦！
地址: 23, Jalan Indah 13, Taman Cheras Indah 56100 Kuala Lumpur
联络电话: 013 346 7968
更多详情，请点击: Sky Dive Malaysia
7. 水上钢铁人 FLYBOARDING
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体验了泰山的丛林冒险之后，不如试试看当钢铁人吧！现在Putrajaya除了有滑水活动，还有现在时下最夯的水上钢铁人哦！想要像超酷的钢铁人一样体验一飞冲天的感觉，就一定要来Putrajaya参加这里的Flyboarding活动啦！
营业时间: 9am to 5pm
地址: Putrajaya, Maritime Centre, Precint 5.
更多详情，请点击: Flyboard Malaysia
8. 漂移 CAR DRIFTING
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想要像头文字D里的拓海一样在跑道上享受速度与激情不必再跑到半山腰去了！现在在Shah Alam Stadium里的Speedcity KL、MAEP Serdang和Shah Alam Stadium就可以体验漂移的极速快感喽！
营业时间: 9am to 5pm
地址: Speedcity Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Turf Club/ MAEP Serdang/Shah Alam Stadium
更多详情，请点击: Car Drifting Malaysia
9. 太空球 ZORBING
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来到Taman Desa Segambut其中一项必玩的活动就是太空球，Zorbing啦！太空球是个大型的透明球体，非常有弹性，可以供2人进入球内然后滚下山坡。虽然一开始翻转的时候会感到害怕，但只要用于挑战自己，你就会发现这是个非常有趣的游戏。大家周末不妨去试试吧！
地址: 46, Jalan 2/60A Taman Desa Segambut , 51200 Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: Dry Orbing & Wet Orbing Organizer, SphereCraze Ride
10. 飞行员 PILOT A CESSNA
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你是否有个飞行员梦？好消息来了！Subang Skypark Airport提供了One Day Pilot Flying Cessna配套，让没有飞行经验的你，又或者是小小只有12岁的你，都可以体验当一日飞行员哦！他们专业的教练也会教你一些基本的飞行概念和操作方式，更棒的是，体验当一日飞行员后，你还可以选择继续训练以获得私人飞行员执照哦！
营业时间: 9am – 5pm
地址: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport), 47200 Subang, Selangor.
更多详情，请点击: Pilot a Cessna


【JOGOYA】 长达3个月的优惠自助餐 只需RM29.90 任你吃到饱！

吃货们又有口福了！
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平时去Cafe吃上一餐都需要花至少RM20 ，不如来JOGOYA 吃自助餐，只需RM29.90 就任你吃到饱，更值得啦！
为了感谢顾客们多年来的支持，Jogoya这次举办了长达3个月的优惠活动。2月15 至 4月27日，只要是Jogoya会员，第二位只需付RM29.90 ！不是会员也别担心，第二位只要RM38.90就可享有超棒的日式自助餐了，是不是超便宜呢？
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但是注意，这个优惠价只限于每周一至周四的午餐和晚餐時，不包括公共假期哦！
所以大家还在等什么？快约你的朋友一起来吃自助餐呗！
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促销日期：2017 年2月15日 至 4月27日
促销详情：午餐和晚餐 – 第二位只需付RM29.90
预订电话：03-2142 1286
欲知更多详情，请点击官方网站
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This Sambal Ikan Bilis Pizza Makes For The Perfect #Merdeka2017 Grub

Let’s face it, pizza is a dish that’s meant for chefs to unleash their creativity on. While the base might be set, you can be a little more imaginative with the condiments and ingredients of the pizza itself. One restaurant that knows this principle all too well is Pesto Pizza.
They have several branches all around the South East Asia region and some of their pizza creations in the past has included Mushroom Truffle Pizza and Durian Pizza.
This time, Pezzo Pizza has outdone themselves again, with the introduction of a Satay Chicken Pizza and Sambal Chicken Ikan Bilis Pizza at their Pezzo Pizza-West outlets in Klang Valley. Saying that most Malaysians are a big fan of sambal is a clear understatement. Heck, some of us add it to every.single.thing. we eat.
If you’re up for it, why not give these pizzas a go and see if they’ve added cukup sambal to their pizzas or not. 😉 These pizza flavours are currently available at Shell Damansara Jaya, Tesco Cheras, One Utama, Setia City Mall, Mid Valley and Nu Sentral.
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让人少女心爆棚的Swarovski水晶旋转木马在昨晚登陆大马了！

不知道大家记不记得，在去年 Swarovski 在吉隆坡的购物商场——Pavilion 建造出全亚洲最高的水晶圣诞树！而这棵圣诞树除了有至少4层楼高还利用了Swarovski 的水晶作为吊饰品。
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而今年，Swarovski为了延续去年的圣诞节热潮，他们建造出了全世界第一个『水晶旋转木马』就在Pavilion内。大家想象下用 Swarovski 漂亮的水晶为装饰品的旋转木马？满满的水晶配上公主梦的旋转木马！绝对让每位女孩的少女心大爆发啦！
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其实 Swarovski 会有这想法也是有受到在奥大利， Swarovski 也制作出了『水晶世界』而得到了灵感。
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而这座水晶旋转木马在11月17日就在 Pavilion 开放给众人欣赏啦！除此之外，还有台湾艺人——高以翔到场。除了他还有很多其他很多艺人哦～
Swarovski Merry Go Round In Pavilion
地点：Pavilion, KL.
时间：2016年11月17日至2017年1月1日
详情：Swarovski Merry Go Round In Pavillion
Feature Image Credit: Instagram users @geraldineread & @elmalaysia


This Award Winning Chef From China Is Hosting A 1-Week-Only Pop-Up Restaurant In KL

All the way from Guangzhou, master chef Fei who runs award winning restaurant Jiang in Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou will be coming down to KL. He will be taking over the Lai Po Heen Restaurant in Mandarin Oriental KL with a pop-up restaurant to be opened between July 17th-23rd.
Diners who will be attending this pop-up restaurant get to experience a 6-7 course menu like no other. Delicious selections include Pan-Fried Goose and Radish Dumplings, Roasted Wenchang Chicken with Flaxseeds as well as Fine Noodles in Lobster Soup.
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Chef Fei has several awards under his belt, including the Guangdong Top 10 Diamond Chef award which he picked up in 2009 as well as The Best Chef in China and The Most Popular Restaurant in 2015.
During his time here in KL, the Chinese chef will be presenting 2 six-course lunch menus as well as 2 seven-course dinner menus. Reservation is required in order to dine at the pop-up restaurant.
Lai Po Heen
Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Lai Po Heen
Tel: 03-2179 8797/03-2179 8798
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KL Cafés That Stay Open Past 12am—Perfect For The Night Owls Out There

Night owls, we’ve got you covered because bars aren’t the only things that are open past midnight, great if you’re not into the nightlife anyway.
Hence, if you’re looking for a place to hang out past midnight which is not a mamak, read on.
If Cinderella didn’t have to rush home, she might even find this list handy. 😛
1. The Port
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A container café that opens until late at night, The Port, serves all kinds of street snacks, with keropok lekor being the popular option. If you’re looking for something heavier, they also have food like mee kari and asam laksa. They even have breakfast food here because well, technically, you are having an early breakfast. 😛
The Port
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 4pm-4am.

Address: Jalan Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: The Port
Tel: 016-266 6986
2. Donutes Coffee & Cake Baking
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Typically, bakeries close up shop by 10pm but Donutes stands out by extending their opening hours, officially making them a 24-hour outlet. It seems that the folks behind Donutes truly understand that sugar cravings wait for no one. Anyone can pop in anytime to pick up some bread or cake. Currently, Donutes has established footprints in Puchong Jaya, Kota Damansara, and most recently, SS15.
Donutes Coffee & Café Baking
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 24 hours
Website: Donutes Coffee & Café Baking
3. Chateau de C.A.F.F.E.I.N.E.E.S
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Chateau de C.A.F.F.E.I.N.E.E.S was founded and fueled on the passions of food and hospitality, burgeoning from a little café to what is now essentially a café restaurant. Their menu hosts a wide array of Eastern and Western food, offering a comfortable environment in a cosy garden space. Not only do they have a selection of premium coffees and teas, guests can also enjoy a glass of wine, while listening to the in-house acoustic band.
Chateau de C.A.F.F.E.I.N.E.E.S
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-3am, Friday-Saturday: 10am-4am.
Address: 16, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kelab Golf di Raja Selangor, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Chateau de C.A.F.F.E.I.N.E.E.S
Tel: 03-9284 6686
4. Chemistry Café + Lab
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Adapting chemical terminology and designs, this café provides both geeks and non-geeks a new hideout. You can either be fascinated with the newness of it all or exclaim in delight whenever you encounter something familiar. After all, it’s like Form 4 Chemistry all over again. 😛 Get your coffee in beakers, request for sugar water in syringes, and check out coffee beans in test tubes and burettes.
Chemistry Café + Lab
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-1am, Friday: 3pm-1am, Saturday-Sunday: 10am-2am.
Address: 26 Jalan Kristal J7/J Seksyen 7 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Website: Chemistry Café + Lab
Tel: 03 5523 9988
5. Meeples European Boardgame Café
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This well-known board game café in Subang houses common board games like Monopoly and Scrabble and other board games which are exclusively European and you probably won’t be able to find anywhere else. These include games like Catan, The Resistance, Ticket to Ride, Gemblo, and King of Tokyo, just to name a few.
Meeples European Boardgame Café
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 5pm-1am, Saturday-Sunday: 2pm-1am.
Address: 64-1, Jalan SS15/4D, Selangor, 47500
Website: Meeples European Boardgame Café
Tel: 03-5633 8033
6. Tryst Café
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If you’re a frequenter of SS15, you must have been to this place at least once. It is a haven for people to enjoy coffee and light snacks, and also with good shisha, which isn’t easy to find. Tryst Café is decorated in a very raw and genuine way, occasionally making visitors think that they didn’t even try at all, which is kind of the point. When you’re there, do not forget to try out their bestseller pancakes.
Tryst Café
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-1am, Friday: 4pm-2am, Saturday: 10am-2am.
Address: 74 Jalan SS15/4C, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Website: Tryst Café
Tel: 03-5887 2085
7. Six Inch Café
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Six Inch Café is a popular hangout spot so much so that it seems to always be packed, especially after 10pm at night. It’s not much of a surprise, given that they serve good food and drinks here, along with providing entertainment like their nightly live band and dart games. They have established shopfronts in Kepong, Setapak, and Cheras.
Six Inch Café
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-2am.
Website: Six Inch Café
8. Coffee Et Cetera
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This place is otherwise known as Coffee ETC, and they’re pretty well known for their Belgian waffle. It is unassuming and simple and you might even get the vibe that it is a fast coffee joint, where you order a coffee and leave. However, that is not the case—their concept is café by day and bar by night.
Coffee Et Cetera
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-1am, Saturday-Sunday: 11am-1am.
Address: E-G-08, Block E, Oasis Square Ara Damansara, Jalan PJU1A/7A, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Website: Coffee Et Cetera
Tel: 012-398 7259
9. MM Special Café
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This has got to be the first F&B establishment based on the famous mobile game, Clash of Clans, or if it isn’t, it’s definitely worth mentioning anyway. Every inch of this place, right down to the illustrations on the walls, are of Clash of Clans characters and its game setting. Plus, even their food and drinks come decorated with little Clash of Clans toys that you can take home as a little souvenir after you’re done with your meal.
MM Special Café
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11am-12am, Friday-Saturday: 11am-1am.
Address: No. 11-01-1, Lorong Batu Nilam 10A, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang
Website: MM Special Café
Tel: 03-3318 5849
10. GRIDiRON Sports Café & Lounge
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This is a fusion of a bar and café, because they offer a variety of caffeine options while also providing an assortment of alcoholic drinks. It is a sports café where you can catch up on all kinds of sports on their high definition TV, most popular of it all is, no doubt, soccer. Plus, there is also a pool table where you can play a game or two.
GRIDiRON Sports Café & Lounge
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 4pm-2.30am, Friday: 4pm-3am, Saturday-Sunday: 2.30pm-3am.
Address: No.11-15, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar
Website: GRIDiRON Sports Café & Lounge
Tel: 03-2201 4820
Featured Image Credit: Tryst Café Facebook


Save The Date: The Bon Odori Festival Is Back!

Still hungover from your last Japan trip? Love all things Japanese? Want to experience the traditional Japanese’s matsuri culture? We have great news for you! The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur has just recently announced the return of this year’s Bon Odori!
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Set to take place on the 23rd of July 2016, the 40th Bon Odori will once again be held at the Panasonic Sports Complex, Shah Alam.  What started out as a small affair for Japanese expatriates in 1976 grew into a full fledged festival that averages 36,000 participants annually. This is the single largest Japanese cultural event in Malaysia and possibly the largest Obon festival in the world outside Japan.
Tentative Programme:
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4:30pm Gates Open
7:00pm Opening – Drum Performance by Japanese School Students
7:10pm Opening Address by the Organizing Chairman
7:15pm Bon-Odori Dance – Part 1
7:45pm Dance Performance by Japanese Hogaku Association
8:00pm Bon-Odori Dance – Part 2
8:30pm Guest Drum Performance “WaDaiko” / Selangor Cultural Dance
9:00pm Bon-Odori Dance – Part 3
9:30pm Closing – Drum Performance by Japanese School Students and Closing Address
9:35pm End
Getting There:

As there are limited parking space at the event venue, it is highly advisable to not drive there. You may be lucky with the parking but imagine exiting the carpark with everyone else at the same time. It can get pretty congested (speaking from past experience). Instead, take the KTM to Shah Alam and then hop on to the free shuttle bus arranged by the organiser. The shuttle bus service is available from 4pm to 11pm.
Dress Code:

Traditionally, participants wear the yukata, or light cotton kimonos so do wear them if you have one. If you don’t, and want to have the full festival vibes, you can rent one from Koori No Ya. Otherwise, light t-shirts and pants with sandals or sneakers is good enough. DO NOT wear heels as the event is held on a synthetically-turfed field and you may damage the field.
Food & Drinks

There will be a variety of Japanese festival food, local food, snacks and drinks sold at the venue. Get more friends to come along so you can try different types of food! On a side note, it is advisable to drink LOTS of water to keep yourself hydrated. It’s going to very humid, crowded and you’ll be dancing around. Trust us, the last thing you want is to get injured or dehydrated.
Have you attended any previous editions of Bon Odori? Drop us a comment and share with us your experience!
40th Bon Odori 2016
Date: 23 July 2016
Time: 4.00pm – 9:35pm
Venue: Kompleks Sukan Negara/ Panasonic Sports Complex
Admission: Free entry
Facebook: Bon Odori Selangor Festival 2016
Also read: 6 All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Buffets In Klang Valley Under RM60!
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What To Do This Week: Happening Events In Klang Valley From May 2-7

KL is full of exciting activities that one should not miss out on, and in fact, it’s a great excuse to have a get-together with friends. Best part is, you get to enjoy the activities with one another, whether it’s a bazaar or a party. Here are 10 events happening this week, from May 2-7, that you should consider heading out for!
1. Ballet Illuminations
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If you fancy classical ballet dances, be on the lookout for the long-anticipated dance production by the Singapore Dance Theatre. The Ballet Illuminations Malaysia Tour is a mix of classical and contemporary ballet. Be prepared to be amazed as you sit back and enjoy the performance at KLPAC.
When: May 5, 8.30pm, May 6, 3pm & 8.30pm, 7 May, 2pm
Where: KLPAC
Info: Ballet Illumination

2. World Jazz Youth Festival
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TREC will be throwing a World Jazz Youth Festival party this month, from May 5-7 and it is the 6th edition of the event. The festival will be a showcasing of the best homegrown and international jazz artistes coming from Spain, Indonesia, Philippines and of course, Kuala Lumpur. If you enjoy jazzy tunes, attend the 7-hour event just to chill out with some bubbly in hand.
When: May 5-7, 6pm-1am
Where: TREC KL
Info: World Youth Jazz Festival
3. Food For Good Market
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This 2-day festival is all about a food market for nutritious foods. The main highlights of the event are homecooked meals to try, secondhand book swaps and there’ll be plenty of meals from all around the world to try, such as nyonya meals, Pakistani food as well as Teochew dishes. Be sure to head there with an empty stomach! 😉
When: May 6-7, 12pm-7pm
Where: Slate at The Row
Info: Food For Good Market
4. AMG-Chan 2017
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It seems that there are plenty of anime festivals as of late and there’ll be one at Evolve Concept Mall this week. The organisers of AniManGaki anime festival are holding an AMG-Chan event and it’s pretty much a mini version of the famed AniManGaki event, with plenty of comic and gaming booths in store.
When: May 6-7, 10am-7pm
Where: Evolve Concept Mall
Info: AniManGaki
5. Triplet Concert: The Convergence Of Classical & Modern
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This event is a mix between modern and classical music and it will be performed by the folks from the Sunway University Ensemble, Monash Chamber Orchestra and Taylor’s University Symphony Orchestra. Watch as these talented musicians take the stage to present the tunes from the New World Symphony 4th Mov, Jurassic Park, Game of Thrones and plenty more. Be sure to abide by the smart casual dress code too.
When: May 6, 8pm-10pm
Where: Dewan Sivik MBPJ
Info: Triplet Concert
6. Battle Of Freaks II
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What is Battle Of Freaks II? It’s actually a fitness event in collaboration with the World Fitness Federation International and the event will be held at the PJ Live Arts Theatre. Those who have trained real hard to gain their rock hard physique are encouraged to join and beat out the rest to be the ultimate winner. It’s also a good chance to meet like-minded fitness enthusiasts!
When: May 6, 5pm-10pm
Where: PJ Live Arts
Info: Battle of Freaks 2
7. Kuala Lumpur International Ska Festival
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Are you a fan of Ska music? Well, you’re in luck! The Kuala Lumpur International Ska Festival will be held for one day only at the Chin Woo Stadium and door sale tickets are priced at RM80. As ska is a distinct music form, you might just be able to meet like-minded folks amongst the crowd and people who appreciate the same type of music as you do.
When: May 6, 1pm-12pm
Where: Chin Woo Stadium
Info: Skudap Skudip
8. Klang Heritage Fest 2017
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Klang will be having their heritage fest this week and it’s a chance for Klang folks to breathe new life into their old buildings. It’ll be a fun time out for Klang-ites as there will be food, traditional performances and more in store.
When: May 6-7, 1oam-10pm
Where: Jalan Stesen 1, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang
Info: Klang Heritage Fest 2017
9. KL Highland Games 2017
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If you want a taste of Scotland but you’re not ready to pay a hefty price tag just yet, you’d be glad to know that there’ll be an upcoming celebration of all things Scottish. Entitled the Kuala Lumpur Highland Games, it’s a place where you’ll be able to catch grown men in kilts as they perform bagpipe music and dance traditional Scottish dances. Enjoy the Scottish day out with some Scottish grub too, while you’re there.
When: May 7, 8am-4pm
Where: Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort
Info: KL Highland Games 2017
10. Malaysia Coffee Festival
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Are you a coffee enthusiast? If so, head over to the Malaysia Coffee Festival which will be held at KLCC. Learn about the different aspects and elements in making coffee as well as the origin of coffee beans. If you’re interested, you can even purchase coffee machines at attractive prices.
When: May 5-7, 11am-8pm
Where: KL Convention Centre
Info: Malaysia Coffee Fest
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This Asian-Italian Restaurant In Kelana Jaya Serves Cheese Platters And Durian Pizzas

B.G.T Lakeview Restaurant is a well-hidden restaurant in Kelana Jaya. The tell-tale sign that you are close by would be the mesmerising blue lake. Yes, B.G.T. Lakeview Restaurant actually overlooks the Kelana Jaya lake and it is an ideal place for a romantic dinner for 2.
Formerly known as Sanook, B.G.T was established in 2006 and it is founded by Joyce Yiap & CK. This restaurant offers a fusion menu of Italian and Asian cuisine and interestingly enough, their signature dishes are a unique cheese platter and a durian pizza.
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As for the layout of the restaurant, most of their tables are located by the lake itself and it provides a stunningly beautiful view during sunset.
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When the sun goes down and the night takes over, the fairy lights will be the stars, lighting the eatery.
B.G.T.’s cheese platter is not a fondue-style but in fact, they make it extra special by scraping cheese directly onto the dishes itself.

The cheese wheel that B.G.T. uses is imported all the way from Switzerland, a place where one might find plenty of cheese makers.
Half of the cheese wheel will be scorched until bubbling and the aroma fills the air. The cheese is melted perfectly and when it is scraped over the food, it looks super yummy and best part is, it’s still piping hot!
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When it comes to starters or sharing platters, you should opt for the Raclette Platter, which consists of organic and cooked food, drizzled with hot, gooey cheese. Trust me, you would really enjoy this heaven of a meal!
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If you prefer something a little heartier, there’s the Ultra Crunchy Platter which consists of fried fish “fingers”, fried chicken “fingers”, sausages and nachos.
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If you love seafood with tons of cheese on it, the Great Ocean Platter is a must-try dish for you. Fresh and succulent seafood is matched by the heavenly hot Switzerland cheese on top. Not only that, you also get to try the hot Diavola sauce that you can mix and match with any dish on your platter. In fact, this dish was creamy and spicy and it left me speechless as I devoured them in an instant.
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Besides the cheese platter, B.G.T is also famous for their durian pizza! The pizza comes with a paper-thin crust that is crispy and it is combined with ooey gooey durian sauce. The durian sauce is also made fresh and B.G.T. uses D24, Gua Musang and local durians to give it the authentic taste of sweet and tangy. It also does not overpower the cheese flavour. From the sauce to the dough, the flavours were just right.

Needless to say, B.G.T is more than just a restaurant, it is a full-on dining experience. Creamy goodness with every bite, this is something you would certainly have to try for yourself.
B.G.T Lakeview Restaurant
Hours: Daily, 12.30pm-3pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm
Address:  C-06, Plaza Kelana Jaya, SS7/13A, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Website: B.G.T Lakeview Restaurant
Tel: 018-987-8908
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【KL】超营养水果饮料包：aLIVE Dtox Water 让你随时随地的瘦身！

每次在网上看到外国网友们分享的排毒饮料食谱，自己却非常懒得制作？
 想到要购买一堆各种水果，但超级懒人的你真的连百货市场都懒得去。即使买回来了食材，却不懂得怎么搭配让饮料更好喝？

没关系！现在小编想说，大家可以随时随地的排毒瘦身了！最近位于KL的Pavilion 新开了一家专卖水果饮料包的店叫做『aLIVE Dtox Water』。 这家店专卖健康的水果饮料包，以低糖，新鲜水果，和排毒茶经由巧妙搭配而制成一款超好喝又营养的饮料包哦！

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饮料包的袋子不但精美，里头的饮料可是装满精华呢！
别小看这水果饮料包，各种水果的不同营养价值可是都有助于美颜，排毒，抗老，和瘦身等等功效。
淡淡的果香味非常好喝，是健康的消暑饮料呢！想要拥有光滑脸蛋和纤细的身材就要多喝水果饮料咯！

顾客可以自行选择喜爱的水果，还有四种茶底来搭配，包括：冰茶，柠檬水，蜜糖和 Jasmine 茶。
 价钱才只需RM8.80。 小巧精致的水果饮料包还可以随身携带，方便饮用，让你可以随时随地的排毒。
是不是超方便又健康呢？赶紧约你的朋友一起去尝尝吧～
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地址：C4.09.00, Level 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, No. 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 电话：03-6206 2505
 营业时间：11am-11pm 每天
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好划算哦！这个周末只要RM25就能在Square Q Cafe 享用麻糬和冰淇淋自助餐啦！

Square Q 或者麻糬waffle其实是一种像是窝夫但是又不是窝夫的小吃！Square Q 闻起来像是waffle，但是口感偏向日本麻糬而制造麻糬waffle最主要的食材就是牛奶。Square Q 的吃法其实和waffle也很类似。你可以搭配水果或者冰淇淋一起吃。
而今天小编要介绍的就是格子q咖啡馆啦～ 他们家的美食和优惠真的是超值的！
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他们家每个周末都有『Brunch Buffet』。只要RM15，你就可以任吃啦！而且最棒的是他们家的自助餐都是新鲜自制的！周末起来，到这里来吃个早午餐，绝对是开始悠闲周末的最棒方法啦！
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而这个『Brunch Buffet』，是需要先购买一杯饮料，再付RM15（大人价）或RM7.50（140cm以下的小孩）就可以享用了。除此之外，『Brunch Buffet』的时间是星期六日的10.30am至2.30pm哦！大家记得看好时间去。而想要去的读者们，最好就先拨打电话预订位子哦！
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就算你不是想要吃早午餐，他们家平常日子也是超适合到这里来吃甜点的啦！
接下来，小编要说的是限时的优惠哦！只在这个周末，11月25日和26日的优惠哦！
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这个周末 25至26日，他们家还推出了Square Qs 和 Gelatos的自助餐！他们家和Gelatomio合作，让顾客只需要RM25就可以享用无限量的麻糬waffle和超美味的Gelato啦！
而且这个优惠只在周末晚上9.30pm-11.30pm哦！想吃的朋友就别错过啦！
格子Q咖啡馆
地址：11, Jalan Solaris 3, Solaris Mont Kiara 50480 KL.
营业时间：11am-11pm （星期一，三和四）10.30am-12am（星期六）10.30am-11pm（星期日）***星期二休息
联络电话：03-6206 4828
网址：Square Q Cafe – I’m Not Waffle
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20 Jaw-Dropping Spaces In Klang Valley To Host The Wedding Ceremony Of Your Dreams

We know it has to be perfect and be everything you ever dreamed of. Whether you’re looking for a venue for your akad nikah (solemnization) ceremony or for your wedding dinner, we have made it easier for you with Venuescape‘s list of 20 wedding venues around the Klang Valley.
1. Setia City Convention Centre
For those who prefer traditional wedding venues, Setia City is a gorgeous two-story convention centre located in Setia Alam. Its space features outdoor and indoor venues available for your big day. You may choose to have your function indoors or utilise their beautiful outdoor spaces for a stunning garden wedding.

Capacity: 2000 pax (seated)

Request FREE quotation here
2. A-Park
This picturesque event space in Puchong is ideal for akad nikah ceremonies, majlis bersanding (wedding reception) as well as ROMs. A-Park features an English cottage made to exude the celestial English feel surrounded by a lake and lush greenery. Its marquee can accommodate intimate celebrations to large-scale weddings. Your wedding photographs are guaranteed to stand out and remain timeless with the beauty of A-Park’s natural backdrop.

Capacity: 400 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
3. SkyPark
For aviation enthusiasts who dream of a wedding hangar, your dreams may materialise as SkyPark has opened its hangar to host weddings. The Hangar’s high ceiling and natural light coupled with extensive decoration will scream class as you will be able to wow your guests with an impressive view of the runway. If you would like to enter your wedding in an aircraft, that can be arranged here as well as if you are looking to hold a large crowd, fear not as SkyPark comes with ample parking space. Dare to be different? Consider Skypark RAC Hangar!

Capacity: 4000 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
4. Glasshouse at Seputeh
The Glasshouse in Seputeh takes pride in providing its venue for intimate wedding celebrations. Its bare brick walls, floor-to-ceiling glass panelling as well as its indoor garden prove to be a romantic venue suitable for wedding dinners and ROM ceremonies. If you have been dreaming about a garden wedding but fear the unpredictability of our Malaysian weather, Glasshouse is suitable for you as its indoor garden is complete with actual trees and a roof over your head!

Capacity: 500 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation  here
5. TheLove House of Celebration
If the sky is the limit for you on your wedding day, TheLove may be your choice. Located on the Skydeck of Binjai8, TheLove is designed to bring out the best of what our city has to offer: the gorgeous view of our city’s skyscrapers and stunning skyline. This venue comes with both an indoor and outdoor area and is especially ideal for akad nikah ceremonies, majlis bertunang (engagement), majlis bersanding, aqiqah (baby shower), as well as ROMs. Note: This venue is STRICTLY halal and will not allow alcohol on its premises.

Capacity: 70 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
6. RUANG
RUANG offers 2 different venues for weddings. One in Subang and the other in Shah Alam. RUANG at Subang is an indoor event space suitable for elaborate wedding decorations as its bare space is fitting to get creative. RUANG at Shah Alam is a double-story event space with an indoor and outdoor area that can be used for your wedding. From engagement parties and solemnization ceremonies to wedding dinners and baby showers, RUANG could be for you. Please note, both the RUANG event spaces are STRICTLY halal and will not allow alcohol on its premises.
RUANG at Subang

Capacity: 170 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
RUANG at Shah Alam

Capacity: 140 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation  here
7. Ciao Ristorante
If you are planning an intimate wedding with a stunning view together with your family and closest friends, Ciao Ristorante in Kuala Lumpur makes an ideal wedding venue. Known to be KL’s oldest Italian restaurant, rest assured your guests will be sent on a gastronomical journey. Ciao is perfect as it comes with both an indoor and outdoor space.

Capacity: 300 pax
Request FREE quotation here
8. Puteh at Subang
Puteh at Subang is a brand new event space located off Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang is now open to host events. The space consists of a marquee which can accommodate up to 1000 pax (seated) and a gorgeous outdoor area perfect for garden weddings. We will let the pictures speak for themselves.

Capacity: 1000 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
9. Busaba Thai
If you are looking for an intimate venue for only the closest to you, consider Busaba Thai in Sunway. Its well-decorated space offers authentic Thai cuisine and is ideal for a small wedding. Many couples have chosen Busaba as their preferred venue due to its brick walls against eclectic decor – it will definitely create an impression for your guests.

Capacity: 200 pax (seated)
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10. Slate at The Row
This industrial inspired event space located on The Row is a versatile venue ideal for a myriad of events. Slate is bathed in natural lighting and its high ceiling is every decorator’s dream come true. If you are thinking of a rustic, warehouse feel, Slate will be ideal.

Capacity: 250 pax (seated)
Request quotation here
11. StarXpo
For couples who come from big families or those who would like to hold a large-scale wedding ceremony, StarXpo would be a good fit due to their accommodating capacity. Located in the heart of town, this is a covered open-air hall which can accommodate huge and elaborate wedding ceremonies.

Capacity: 3500 pax (seated)
Request quotation here
12. Cornerstone

If you’re looking for an indoor event space which exudes the garden feel, Cornerstone is a suitable choice. Their multi-purpose indoor event space is fully air-conditioned and is ideal for all kinds of wedding celebrations. Be it an engagement party, solemnization ceremony or wedding reception, Cornerstone is able to accommodate all types of wedding ceremonies. Book through Venuescape and receive 50% off venue rental. Also, if there is alcohol involved, note that Cornerstone is corkage free!
Capacity: 250 pax (seated)
Request quotation here
13. EX8

Here’s an industrial inspired event space for a rustic romantic wedding ceremony. Its brick walls against the floor-to-ceiling glass windows coupled with its exposed ceiling and hanging bulbs add character while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their main hall for wedding comes with a complimentary VIP room which can be used as the Bride’s waiting room.
Capacity: 250 pax (seated)
Request quotation here
14. Space Seven
A three-storey event space, Space Seven is a perfect venue which can accommodate weddings, Akad Nikah, majlis bersanding. Their warm and wooden interior exudes a cosy feel coupled with its floor-to-ceiling glass panels which allow ample of natural lighting will breathe life to your wedding. Spice things up and have different ceremonies on a different floor and conclude your wedding with a beautiful open air rooftop dinner.

Capacity: 100 pax (seated)
Request quotation here
15. SkyForest@ Acappella Suite Hotel
For a one-of-a-kind wedding, SkyForest at Acappella Suite Hotel has an event space surrounded by lush tropical flora and alluring outdoor terraces. Enjoy the scenic and picturesque view as you have your wedding in the hall beside it. Take advantage of their outdoor terrace and have your wedding pictures taken in their gorgeous SkyForest setting.

Capacity: 190 pax (seated)
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16. Maestro Clubhouse
Maestro Clubhouse Cafe & Restaurant is located in Opera House, Symphony Hills in Cyberjaya and is ideal for an intimate ROM ceremony by the poolside. This space can accommodate up to 180 people (seated) and perhaps, take it up a notch and have a pool party after. If it’s something casual you are looking for, then Maestro may be your best bet!

Capacity: 180 pax (seated)
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17. Setia Eco Templer Ballroom
This elegant ballroom located in Rawang is pillarless and offers where all guests seated is able to enjoy an unobstructed view. It is located in a clubhouse with a picturesque view of mountains and an outdoor pool area which can double up as a cocktail area.

Capacity: 500 (seated)
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18. Geno Hotel
If you prefer having your wedding at a hotel in Shah Alam, consider Geno Hotel for its exclusive look and feel at a fraction of the cost. This hotel exudes elegance and exclusivity ideal for weddings. The ballroom can be partitioned to suit your crowd capacity. The ballroom comes with 2 big LED screens enhancing wedding videos and pictures when played. Geno also comes with a beautiful cocktail area and many smaller spaces for those who wish to host their ROM in the same setting.

Capacity: 500 (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
19. Armada Hotel
If you are looking for a ballroom in PJ, consider Armada Hotel for its intimate sized ballroom. What’s best about Armada is if you are looking for a space for a wedding after party, adjourn to The Merchant Live – a live performance venue ideal for parties which comes with a full bar and a live performance. If you are looking for something more private for 30 pax, The Merchant Live has a few Karaoke Suites ideal to host parties. These suites feature a pool table and an e-dart machine where guests will be able to enjoy and aren’t limited to just singing some songs.

Capacity: 300 pax (seated)
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20. Rimbun Dahan
Rimbun Dahan is a centre for developing traditional and contemporary art forms. It features buildings designed by Hijjas Kasturi, as well as two 19th century traditional Malay houses from Perak and Penang, in an indigenous garden environment. Rimbun Dahan’s art gallery and gardens are opened to hosting weddings and trust us, it will be beautiful! The place is able to seat 400 pax outdoors and 250 pax in their indoor gallery.

Capacity: 400 pax (seated)
Request FREE quotation here
We hope this makes it a little easier for you to choose your wedding venue. If you’re looking for a small venue for your intimate wedding instead, check out our list here. If you see a venue you like and would like to inquire about it, go ahead and request for a free quotation and the venue will be directly in touch with you. You’re welcome! For more venue suggestions, visit www.venuescape.my or contact us at 012-7273984 for immediate assistance.
Have a good one.
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This article was first published on Venuescape. It is republished on Discover KL with permission.


This Is The First IKEA Café In KL And You'd Find Light Bites & Desserts On The Menu

IKEA is known for two things: minimalist Swedish furniture and delicious Swedish fare.
Ever since its flagship store opened in Malaysia back in 1996, KL-ites have flocked to the alternative furniture store for more than just furniture but inspiration on the minimalist way of living as well.

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Such was its popularity that folks would even visit IKEA just for their food alone.
Now, IKEA gets its very own café which is independent of the furniture store and is a standalone eatery. It’s also just a stone’s throw away from the original IKEA restaurant.
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The IKEA café was launched alongside IPC Shopping Centre when it underwent its latest face lift.
Unlike the IKEA restaurant where you’d find main meals like meatballs and salmon dishes, you’d find coffees, juices, cakes and light bites such as pies here.

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The ambiance of this eatery borrows from the furniture store: clean, fuss-free and the storefront even has a cardboard box feel to it.
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Noting how most IKEA furniture’s shipped home in a cardboard box, it’s pretty nostalgic to see the new IKEA café, complete with a Hej (Swedish for Hey or Hello) printed on too.
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If you’re looking for some sweet treats or small bites, the new café is the perfect place to drop by.
IKEA Café IPC Shopping Centre
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Level G, IPC Shopping Centre
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This Taman Desa Café Expertly Creates Chocolates That Look Like Rusty Hardware Tools

Within Klang Valley, there are plenty of unique desserts you can find such as the gold leaf ice cream from the Taman Connaught night market, rainbow bagels from Bowery Petit and plenty more. Taman Desa’s Since 18’s eatery is another café offering a unique dessert that might just fool you at first sight!
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Both the café exterior and interior has a classy vibe with plenty of gold and white accents. The coffee and tea room has a chandelier hanging from the ceiling and there are plenty of fancy tea sets within.
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When it comes to food, who would’ve thought that this café specialises in making such realistic-looking hardware tools. In fact, you might just be shocked to see a bunch of hardware tools on display at the dessert fridge! Yes, biting into one of these chocolates might make you feel a little nervous because of its rusty appearance but once you get past the look of it, you’d find that they are actually a delectable array of desserts.
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They have a wide range of chocolate tools such as nails, screws, faucets, hammers, scissors, roses and more. There are 2 flavours to choose from, which are milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Prices range between RM5-RM100, with the cheapest chocolate (RM5) being the rose and the golden car (RM100) being the priciest.
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Other than that, Since 18’s also serves a high tea set of desserts such as a mini fruit tart, chocolate cupcake, lemon cheese cupcake, chocolate tart, English muffin with jam and butter and plenty more.
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If you figured that Since 18’s only serves finger food, you’re wrong. They also have hot meals such as a platter of pastas like bolognese, mushroom carbonara and aglio olio!
Since 18’s selection of unique meals, particularly the hardware tool chocolates, makes them a good choice and for once in your life, you’d be able to honestly say that you’ve eaten a pair of pliers before. Now that would make a good story!
Since 18’s Taman Desa
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-10pm
Address: 11-0-5 Jalan 4/109F Danau Desa Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa
Website: Since 18’s
Tel: 03-7972 1393
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Subang Folks Rejoice, Uncle Don's Opens Its 5th Outlet At Taipan USJ 10!

If you’ve ever paid an Uncle Don’s outlet a visit, you would be familiar with the long queue of hungry folks that are eager to give the beers and Western fare a go.
With 4 outlets nationwide, Uncle Don’s has recently opened its 4th outlet to appease its Subang fans.
Helmed by Chef Don Daniel Theseira, this famed eatery offers affordable prices and a chilled ambiance. With over 50 different drink variations on the menu, the one that’s definitely worth trying would be what Uncle Don’s calls the coldest draft beer in the world. It is dispensed via a double compressor ice tap into frozen beer mugs.
As for meals, prices start at RM11.80, even for meals as elaborate as Grilled Pork Chop which is pork chop marinated in lemongrass, ginger and garlic. It is served with fries, an apple slaw and your choice of BBQ, black pepper or mushroom sauce.
Meals at affordable prices and enough drinks to go around. What’s there not to like?
Uncle Don’s
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: 55A, Jalan USJ 10/1F, Taipan Subang Jaya
Website: Uncle Don’s


McDonald's Will Be Giving Out 1,000 FREE Chicken Muffins On October 24

Have you guys heard? McDonald’s is celebrating their annual National Breakfast Day event, and with that, they are going to be giving out 1000 FREE Chicken Muffins at each outlet nationwide. There will also be ONE golden muffin at each outlet and that lucky customer will walk away with RM200 worth of McDonald’s gift vouchers.
Starting from 7am to 10am, snap up your free Chicken Muffin at any outlet nationwide. The offer is not valid through McDelivery and as for Drive-Thru’s, each car can redeem one free Chicken Muffin each.
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What the RM498/pax fine dine experience is like at the new Zen By Mel in Bukit Jalil

Here’s a new Japanese fusion fine dining place in Bukit Jalil that serves a specially curated seasonal 11-course menu! Zen By Mel is the sister restaurant of CC By Mel, and it explores fusion Japanese haute cuisine while featuring some of our own fresh local ingredients (eg. pucuk paku, and paku rawan).
It may not be a very large dining space, but the team has optimised the layout to have a main room (Chef’s Orchestra) that can seat 13 pax, and a private room (Zen’s Chamber) for a smaller group of 4-6 pax.
We of course highly recommend sitting opposite the chefs in the main room because you get to observe and admire the preparation of each dish a few metres away. Enjoying the smells of the ingredients being cooked near you also tantalises and heightens the senses before digging in.
The gastronomic delights created at Zen By Mel are by Chef Jordan, a Singapore-trained chef with 8 years’ experience, who has worked in a Michelin Guide restaurant.

Assisting him is the Chef de Cuisine, Chef Mohd Shafik, with an impressive 27 years of experience and a deep familiarity with European dining and cuisine.
With the two of them at the helm, you can be sure that each dish is cooked, prepped, and presented to perfection.
We’d suggest that you enjoy the element of surprise and try the experience for yourself. But just to give you a sneak peak, here are our top favourites.

1. Amuse Bouche – Seitaikei Tart
This is a beetroot tart topped with buri (yellowtail fish), smoked mushroom vinaigrette, Iranian caviar, kaffir lime and lantana. This was a well balanced explosion of flavours: the bitterness of the edible flowers, freshness of the kaffir lime, nuttiness and creaminess of the caviar. Mmphh.
By the way, Iranian caviar originates from the Caspian Sea and is known as one of the tastiest caviars in the world!

2. Cold Appetiser – Hotate Picasso
Anything umami strong deserves a shoutout. The smoked uni paste with the thick cuts of scallops and kaffir lime leaf oil really got our attention and we couldn’t help but want more.
3. Main Course 1 – Eden of Zen
A few things really made this dish memorable. First of all, the chef explained that the fish was killed with the ikejime method which is a traditional Japanese technique that best preserves the flavour and quality of the fish.
When done correctly, the flesh of the fish also develops a stronger umami taste when aged, and even stays firmer for much longer.
Second, the Hokkaido corn that was seamlessly wrapped onto the fish added texture to every bite. You can tell they really like their kaffir lime here because the vegetables were also drizzled with it (we ain’t complaining!).

4. Dessert – Imperial Zencha
Another umami slanted dish, the matcha mousse was strong, sweet and savoury, and the raspberry filling lent a tanginess that further enhanced it.
Upon a personal request in advance, the chefs had kindly replaced the adzuki red bean ice cream with vanilla, and even this deceptively simple flavour tasted so aromatic and rich.
The intricately designed leaf biscuit topped off the flavours with a nice crunch. This is one dessert that we would gladly have over and over.
There was however some slight imbalance of the filling thickness within the matcha mousse. Towards the final quarter of the mousse, the filling got way too thick and the balance of the tartness was gone.
This seemed to be an outlier though because the raspberry filling of the two other diners near us were fine.

Price and overall thoughts
At RM498 per pax, expectations are bound to be high. With 11 courses, each dish averages at RM45, which reflects the complexity of each course, the various preparations and ingredients that make up each of the elements, and also the overall presentation.
We left feeling quite full at the end so the experience was satiating, portion-wise.
Several other reviews have branded this dining experience as omakase. Omakase derives from the phrase “omakase shimasu”, which translates to “I trust you, chef.” In other words, diners leave it up to the chef to give them a dish with the best and freshest ingredients.
There are also several other elements that make up an omakase style meal. Usually, there is some engagement with the chef, so food is typically prepared really up close to the diners to maximise interactivity.
The chef will give recommendations and may also change subsequent dishes depending on the diner’s preferences or feedback on each course.
The menu is usually based on what ingredients are in season, which is why omakase dishes aren’t typically fixed.

In Malaysia with more restaurants coming up with their own interpretations of “omakase”, I personally feel that the elements that define omakase dining are becoming a bit looser.
For example, Zen By Mel’s chefs are fairly far from the dining counter so it’s hard to really see the details of what’s going on (though we can definitely smell it).
The dishes are pretty set already and are not based on what the chefs feel you will personally like, so there is a lack of spontaneity (which original omakase restaurants tend to have). There is some small room for improvisation if you don’t like certain ingredients but not by much.

When it comes to an omakase experience, we do also feel that sometimes less is more. Having that many elements on the plate may tend to overcrowd the palate. Omakase after all is about the freshest ingredients and how the chef lets those ingredients shine.
So personally, contrary to what other reviews have said, Zen By Mel isn’t genuinely omakase, but it certainly is fusion fine dining.
All in all, we admire the gutsiness of Melanie (the founder of CC by Mel) to venture into this next level of fine dine cuisine and to bring together talented chefs with a vision to marry Japanese ingredients with a local twist.

The service is top notch, warm and welcoming, the chefs are friendly and you can really tell that they pour their heart and soul into every dish.
There are only two dining time slots daily (closed on Tuesdays), with the first session at 6PM and the second session at 8.30PM. Each dining session is two hours so do make yourself available for the whole duration and not rush the experience.
A booking deposit of RM100/pax is required and there are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Zen by Mel
Address: F-10-01, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar, Persiaran Jalil 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 011-5636 8875
Website: https://www.instagram.com/zenbymel/


New Eats: Fratello Italiano, Authentic Italian Cuisine & Handmade Pasta In Bangsar

Fratello Italiano is an Italian eatery which opened its doors in September 2016. This restaurant, located in Nexus Bangsar South, has a warm inviting feel to it, and it is a great choice of a place to host a party or gathering, considering it has such a spacious interior.
When dining here, opt to start off your meal with the Trio Bruschetta 3-way, which consists of tomato, rockets and mushroom bruschettas. This would certainly whet your appetite for the dishes to follow and it’s a simple yet delicious meal to have while you wait for your main dish to arrive.
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Fratello Italiano’s selection of main dishes include their very own tri-coloured pasta and it is made in store. The pasta (RM18) gets its colour as it is infused with squid ink, herbs, carrot, beetroot and spinach.
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Besides being a healthy alternative to the traditional pasta, it is also a filling one. The 3-colour handmade pasta is drizzled with some seafood garlic oil to give it the signature aromatic flavour.
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There’s also the option of a lasagna and squid ink pasta with giant prawns. For the latter dish, you can even request for it to be extra spicy. All you need to do is hint to the waiter that you prefer it to be spicier.
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If you’re eating with a big group of friends, why not try the Perfect Italiano Pizza which is a good serving size for 3-4 people.
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Alternatively, there’s also the Filleto Seabass with Safron Sauce which is said to be aromatic. The safron sauce also adds a touch of creaminess to the fish.
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All in all, Fratello Italiano makes for a great place to satisfy your pasta and pizza cravings and the one thing you should try while you’re here would definitely be their tri-coloured homemade pasta!
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Fratello Italiano
Hours: 11.30am-12am, daily.
Address: 1-10 Nexus, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Website: Fratello Italiano
Tel: 03-2242 3130
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Wanna Sing Backup In Adele's Upcoming Tribute Concert In M'sia? Here's How.

Australian, Naomi Price may not strike an uncanny similarity in terms of appearance, when compared against British singer songwriter, Adele. However, when she begins belting out a tune, Naomi can certainly hold her own. After all, she is a tribute cover artist, as well as stage actress and singer, belting out top Adele hits.
Naomi routinely works her magic in an award-winning Australian production celebration of Adele, entitled Rumour Has It – Adele’s Life And Songs. The concert will be held on September 21-25 at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Centre. In conjunction with this, Naomi will be looking for 2 male and 1 female backing vocalist to sing alongside her during the concert.
Naomi, who is the creator and lead vocalist of the Rumour Has It – Adele’s Life And Songs concert will be judging the audition of Malaysia’s top vocalists and would select those whom she deems fit to sing alongside her. She would also be joined by a mystery guest judge.
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“We are looking for three pop backing vocalists who have great feel, tuning and whose voices blend really well. They will speak English to a high level and have a great onstage presence. Ideally, they will perform the show without music or lyrics in front of them and be able to move naturally,” Naomi shared.
Some of the prerequisites to participating in this audition is for one to be 18 years and above, and hold a valid working permit in Malaysia. Participants must also register online before Sept 2, as walk-ins will not be entertained. If this sounds like you, be sure to head on over to the upcoming audition!
Audition Date: Sept 4, 2016 (Sunday)| Time: 11am – 4pm.
Venue: Bobo KL 65-1 Jalan Bangkung , Bangsar 53300 Kuala Lumpur.
Online Registration: Click here.
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