8 Free Date Ideas In Klang Valley For When Your Wallet's Looking Dry

Regardless of whether you’re feeling a little broke or not, free dates every once in a while should be a thing. With a plethora of fun things to do in KL, your free date should not just consist of window shopping at a mall which has free parking.
Here are 8 other fun activities—both indoor and outdoors—that you can enjoy with your partner.
1. Chill at KLCC Park
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Sure, there are plenty of parks in Klang Valley but the KLCC Park is arguably one of the more popular parks, predominantly due to its location. Prepare a picnic lunch and just chill under the shady trees with your partner. And when you’re done with your picnic, head over to any of the nearby malls for some window shopping + free air conditioning. 😛 Just be sure to clean up after yourself when you’re done with your meal.
2. Climb up Batu Caves together
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If you’ve yet to visit Batu Caves since it underwent its major transformation, your next date with bae should be reason enough to pay the place a visit. The 272 rainbow steps-transformation was spearheaded by Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam trustee Datuk Sivakumar Nadarajah and reportedly took only 3 days to complete! Batu Caves is one of Selangor’s most iconic spots and definitely worth a visit at least once.
3. Go on a KL walking tour
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Walking tours are a win-win situation. You’ll get to shed some calories while learning a little more about the history of KL. There are plenty of different walking tours that you can join but one we would recommend is the heritage walk organised by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall. The starting point of the tour is at the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and it involves walking around the vicinity of Dataran Merdeka. There are 11 historical site stops in total and you can ask the guide questions along the way. The walk lasts for 2.5 hours and is held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, from 9am-11.30am.
4. Hike up a hill
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The best way to enjoy nature is arguably through a hike up a hill. Not only do you get to be up close and personal with the natural surroundings, you’ll also get to enjoy a waterfall at the end of your journey. If you’re in the beginner level, try out Bukit Gasing, Hutan Simpan Ayer Hitam, Broga Hill, Denai Tiga Puteri and Jugra Hill. Meanwhile, intermediate level hikers can advance to Saga Hill, Bukit Tabur and Bukit Kutu. Finally, if you’re an expert hiker, you can go for Gunung Nuang and Gunung Semangkok.
Click here to discover more hikes in Klang Valley and here for some of the best waterfalls to visit in Selangor.
5. Visit the National Art Gallery
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There are numerous free museums in KL like the Ilham Gallery and the Galeri Petronas and while both are worth visiting (particularly the Ilham Gallery if you’re into the local art scene), you should make it a point to visit the National Art Gallery at least once. In here you will find all things theatre. After all, it’s an art gallery and public art museum.
Fun fact: The museum has been around since 1958—that’s more than 6 decades!
6. Plant a tree with Free Tree Society
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The Free Tree Society concept is a pretty cool one: the team takes seeds, sprout them, look after the seedlings and then give the plants away during environmental holidays. Free Tree Society is constantly looking for volunteer gardeners to help care for the plants and grow them. If this is something up your alley, you will have a chance to be involved in activities like composting, propagating, nursery management and landscaping. There will be guides to walk you through the entire process. The session lasts anywhere between 2-4 hours and all gardening tools will be provided. Just be sure to come dressed in closed shoes and bring along a hat. Volunteer sessions are on Tuesdays, from 9.30am-11.30am and Saturdays, from 9am-12pm.
7. Read a book at the National Library of M’sia
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The National Library of Malaysia (also known as the the PNM) is one of the older libraries in Malaysia (it’s 53 years old!). Of course, considering how it’s more than 5 decades old, the library also frankly doesn’t look very modern. However, it makes up for that by housing 4.78 million items in total, including 4.52 million printed materials. That being said, you’re bound to find a book that you like. Besides burying your head in books, you can also attend activities like parenting talks and book fairs.
8. Alternatively, exchange books at the KL Book Exchange
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Go book “shopping” at the KL Book Exchange—just remember to bring along a book to exchange. Bookworms would feel the thrill of being able to pick any book that they fancy and not have to pay a single cent for it. KL Book Exchange is one of the more popular book exchange programs out there and they organise regular sessions at random locations in town. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to catch them at their next session. Alternatively, you can borrow books from Books On The Move Malaysia (BOTM) and return them once you’re done. Again, there is no fixed location for Books On The Move Malaysia (as its name suggests), so follow them on Instagram to be in the loop on their next location. Some of BOTM’s past locations were the KL Sentral station and the Pasar Seni station.
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What To Do This Week: Happening Events In Klang Valley From January 3-8

KL is full of exciting activities that one should not miss out on, and it is in fact 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 performance or a party. Here are 10 events happening this week, from January 3-8, that you should consider heading out for!
1. January Street Feeding
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Wish to do some charitable works or an act of kindness for the first week of 2017? Street Feeder of KL is calling for volunteers to help out and feed the homeless around the city. Make the time and come join the team this week!
When: January 3, 8.30pm-11.30pm
Where: Central Market Kuala Lumpur
Info: January Street Feeding

2. Fuze KL BLOW! Launch
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Who would’ve thought that Thursday would be a great day for parties? Fuze Club KL did! They are going to bring in a superstar DJ to get everyone grooving like it’s not a working day the next day. Fuze Club’s parties will follow after monthly themes. As usual, ladies get to enter for free and there will be free flow all night long too!
When: January 5, 10pm-3am
Where: Fuze Club Kuala Lumpur
Info: Fuze Club KL
3. HMA Present Simon Patterson
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Simon Patterson has been in the music scene for more than 10 years and he is ready to play his DJ set for 3 hours exclusively for guests of SOJU Sunway. This trance DJ and producer is ready to present some new tracks which can get you grooving on the dance floor.
When: January 6, 9pm-3am
Where: SOJU Sunway
Info: SOJU Sunway
4. Artisan Mall
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There will be an art and craft bazaar going on this weekend at Da Men, USJ, and it is called Artisan Mall. Expect everything pertaining to art, craft, design and more. With over 80 vendors, get ready to shop till you drop!
When: January 6: 9am – Jan 8: 9.30pm.
Where: Da Men, USJ
Info: Artisan Mall
5. Nirmala Dutt: Great Leap Forward
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Nirmala Dutt: Great Leap Forward is actually an art gallery which is all about the cost of progress of ex-prime minister Mahathir’s vision of Malaysia. The late Nirmala is one of our local pioneers in contemporary art and Great Leap Forward symbolises her commitment to art that continues to push new boundaries.
When: January 7-27, 7pm-10pm
Where: OUR ArtProjects @ The Zhongshan Building, No.80 Jalan Rotan, Off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460
Info: Nirmala Dutt: Great Leap Forward
6. The Sweatbox-Girls Got Groove 007 in Kuala Lumpur
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Who said girls can’t be kickass deejays? The Sweatbox Girls are a true example of that. They will be playing some techno and house music to kickstart 2017 in style at Elysium Club! Be sure to check them out.
When: January 7, 11pm-8am
Where: Elysium Club, Jalan Raja Chulan
Info: The Sweatbox Girls
7. Joey’L Fashion Show
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Most of the fashion shows admit private/VIP guests, but not Joey’L. She is inviting even the public to watch her newest Spring/Summer’17 Collection Fashion show at Starling Mall in Damansara Uptown. If you have never been to one, remember to register so that you can be under the guest list!
When: Janaury 7, 10am-10pm
Where: The Starling, Damansara Uptown
Info: Joey’L Fashion Show
8. Urban Yard Sales
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Who doesn’t love bazaar and sales? If you are a thrifty soul like me, head over to Urban Yard at Setia Walk, Puchong. They will be organising their event every Friday to Sunday of the week. Look out for deals on anything, including fashion and gadgets!
When: January 6-8, 10am-9pm
Where: Setia Walk, Puchong
Info: Urban Yard Sales
9. Star Education Fair
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For our fellow readers who has just completed their SPM, the Star Education Fair is coming up. It is a great opportunity to discover new courses and field of studies. Meet industry experts who will also be lending their knowledge to guests present.
When: January 7-8, 11am-7pm
Where: KL Convention Centre
Info: Star Education Fair
10. Free Puppy Play
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Having a stressful week despite it being the first week of 2017? Well then, release your stress by playing and cuddling with all these puppies! Hosted by My Puppies Training, you can also bring your puppies to socialise with others!
When: Janaury 8, 8.30am-11.30am
Where: Jaya One
Info: Free Puppy Play
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烧酒爱好者的天堂——Powerplant韩式融合料理餐厅！

喜欢烧酒的朋友，小编有好介绍！位于Pearl Shopping Gallery有一家名为Powerplant的韩式融合料理餐厅，在这里你可以找到一系列口味独特的韩国烧酒哦！

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这家餐厅的室内设计是带有现代感的秘密花园风。木制桌子和悬挂的植物让这个空间看起来时髦又休闲。
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Find Yu Na（RM25）是款加了芒果紫糖浆的韩国马格利酒（偏甜的韩国梨花酒），喝起来很滑顺，有淡淡的花香，非常适合饭前或配开胃菜喝。而Hongdae Affair（RM25）则是由马格利酒、蜂蜜和柠檬汁调配而成的。它的味道酸酸甜甜，喝起来非常清爽。

烧酒方面，你可以尝尝他们的Choco-Pie（RM35）。Choco-Pie是由玉米须茶酒、波旁威士忌、榛果糖浆、巧克力和蛋白调配而成的。不喜欢蛋白的味道的朋友别担心，因为蛋白的味道被浓烈的烧酒盖过了，所以尝不太出来。如果你想要喝口味比较清淡的烧酒，你可以试试看他们的PP Oppa（RM25），这款烧酒比较甜而且还有淡淡的水果香味。

喝酒又怎么可以少了下酒菜？在这里，你可以尝到各种各样的韩国小吃，例如辣鸡翅（RM23）和起司鸡翅Twin Wings & Cheese（RM25）。

想要吃一些轻食小吃的话，就千万不要错过他们超级好吃的Powerplant Luncheon Meat & Kimchi Pizza (RM28)  和DIY Grilled Pork & Appleslaw Wraps (RM26)了！

他们的招牌菜Powerplant Ribs & Fries韩式辣猪排，也非常值得一试！如果你爱吃辣，也可以挑战他们的Spicy Dry Korean Ramyun Challenge（RM21）哦！

Powerplant的甜点也非常有特色，例如他们的Flaming Soju Brownies（RM35）是燃着火焰的烧酒和Tia Maria布朗尼。而Power-Plant（RM15）则是由玉米片，酸奶，烤坚果，香蕉，草莓，桃和苹果制成的健康甜点。

Powerplant在happy hour的时候都会有现场的音乐表演。这个新年，就和家人朋友到那里去小酌一杯吧！
Powerplant Malaysia
营业时间: 每天 10am-1.30am
地址: Lot G-03&04, Pearl Shopping Gallery, Menara Pearl Point 2, No. 2A, Jalan Sepadu Off Jalan Klang Lama
网址: Powerplant
联络电话: 016-829 0112
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10 Restaurants In Bandar Sunway And The Signature Dishes You Should Order

Bandar Sunway is known to be a food haven and eateries are aplenty here. Along with the host of restaurants and cafés, there are also a multitude of dishes to choose from. Sometimes, skimming through their menu alone would be enough to give one a headache because we would most certainly be spoilt for choice.
Trying out their signature dishes would then be a safe bet. Here are 10 eateries in Bandar Sunway and their signature dishes as per what’s recommended by past guests.
1. Softcore
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They claim to specialise in molten lava cakes, among other typical food stuffs, and they definitely deliver. Their most popular molten cakes are the dark chocolate molten cake and the salted egg yolk molten cake. If you are a green tea fan, which everyone seems to be nowadays, there’s also the matcha flavour. You can also find savoury food there; I personally find the grilled cheese sandwich really good.
Signature Dishes: Chocolate Molten Lava Cake, Salted Yolk Molten Lava Cake
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Hours: Wednesday-Monday: 11am-10.30pm.
Address: No. 56, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya

Website: Softcore
Tel: 03-5613 7273
2. myBurgerLab
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It is quite jarring to find out that three founders of myBurgerLab have had no culinary background before they opened up their first shop. Still, first day of opening and they sold out, it’s quite a feat. For those who have been craving for The Ultraman or wanting to try out their Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang creation, there is a myBurgerLab that can be found in Sunway, just outside Sunway University.
Signature Dishes: The Ultraman 3.0, Animal
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Hours: Monday-Friday: 11am-10.15am, Saturday-Sunday: 11am-4pm/5pm-10.15pm.
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: myBurgerLab
Tel: 010-369 5275
3. Underground Société
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Coffee Société has done it again. There are currently three cafés under the Coffee Société arm, and Underground Société is one of them. It’s almost like a speakeasy café, because you won’t be able to notice it at first glance. When you find it, you’ll think that you’re not in the right place when you go in through the entrance. Huh. Guess they have a reason to call themselves Underground.
Signature Dishes: Nutella Latte, Lamb Rack
Image Credit: Underground Société Facebook
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday: 10am-12am.
Address: 68, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya
Website: Underground Société
Tel: 03-5611 2368
4. Bite & Pull
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Situated in what we Sunway-ians call the Sunway Metro Business Park, Bite & Pull specialty is in their toast, where they allow you to make your toasts in accordance to your choice of toast or croissant, meat, dressing, and sauce. For example, you can choose an 8-inch toast, opt for chilled salmon, top it with bananas, and then finish it off with teriyaki sauce – there you have it, a toast of your own making.
Signature Dishes: Sparkling Mint Citrus, Hawaiian Chicken Pizza
Image Credit: Bite & Pull Facebook
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8am-8pm.
Address: 6, Jalan PJS 11/28B, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya
Website: Bite & Pull
Tel: 03-5612 1220
5. Hana Dining + Sake Bar
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A Japanese bar is pretty hard to come by in Klang Valley, but here we are with one right in Sunway Pyramid. Hana Dining + Sake Bar’s menu consists of food items that serve as marriages between the Japanese and Western influences in terms of culinary. Even their drink has hints of both sides of the hemisphere, offering the bold diners a taste of what sake with whiskey tastes like.
Signature Dishes: Salmon Teriyaki, Salmon on Fire
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Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm.
Address: OB2.G.U1, Oasis Boulevard, Ground Floor, Sunway Pyramid, No. 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: Hana Dining + Sake Bar
Tel: 03-5624 0888
6. 798 Shabu Shabu
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It’s funny how everyone still loves steamboat when Malaysia is already such a warm country. 798 Shabu Shabu has always been a magnet for steamboat loving people, but it’s not just because of their all-you-can-eat policy – it’s also because of the way you can enjoy steamboat here, which is that each person gets their own pot, meaning that you get to put whatever you want in the pot without worrying about other people’s preferences.
Signature Dishes: Pork Slice, Lamb Slice, Beef Slice
Image Credit: 798 Shabu Shabu Facebook
Hours:  Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm.
Address: OB.K6, Ground Floor, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid Mall, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 47500
Website: 798 Shabu-Shabu
Tel: 03-5632 2798
7. Brotz N.19
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Since their opening, Brotz N.19 has been seeing a steady stream of loyal customers, all vying for their special desserts that occur at random times. Plus, the environment isn’t so bad either – for one, this is a café that actually plays good music! When you’re there, you must try out their Big Breakfast which consists of scrambled eggs, baked beans, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and tomato slices.
Signature Dishes: Big Breakfast
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Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm.
Address: 19, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Website: Brotz N.19
Tel: 03-5612 3238
8. Garlic Roasted Chicken Rice Shop
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A classic, a legend, and a shop that every student is willing to queue up for almost an hour just for that one taste of their magnificent chicken rice. It’s not that this is the best chicken rice shop in the world, but there is just something about it that just drives everyone back to their overcrowded shop, risking sweat and tardiness. Perhaps we will only be satisfied once we’ve sunk our teeth into their mouthwatering chicken.
Signature Dish: Garlic Chicken Rice
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Hours: Monday–Saturday: 8am–2pm.
Address: 29, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
9. After Black
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This place is considered as one of the classier cafés in Sunway with a pricier menu and higher-end interior. But the price comes with value – the food is never below standard and the people are always friendly. Based on past experience, the wait staffs are pretty attentive, always making sure that customers are comfortable and enjoying their meal. And the rustic atmosphere makes for a good place to take your OOTD too. 😛
Signature Dishes: Salted Egg Scallop Pasta, Rose Latte, Garlic & Herbs Roasted Chicken Whole Leg
Image Credit: After Black Facebook
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm.
Address: No 23, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Website: After Black
Tel: 03-5613 2868
10. Rock Café
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In case you are in Sunway and you have no idea what you would like to eat, just go to Rock Café – it will never do you wrong. Rock Café is a hawker centre and a beehive for all Sunway students. You will never see this place without students, no matter what time it is. The food options there also vary, including bak kut teh, Arabic dishes, Chinese fried rice, and mamak stall food. This is also the gathering place for those who want to watch a soccer game.
Signature Dishes: Cheese Naan, Nasi Goreng Meletup
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Hours: Monday-Sunday: 6am-12am.
Address: Medan Rock Café, Jalan PJS 11/20, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya
Website: Rock Café
Tel: 03-5612 1333
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【本周必玩大全】16/01-22/01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. Virtural Reality and Games Convention 2017
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电玩家们，好消息来了！一场盛大的虚拟实境和游戏大会即将在MMU Cyberjaya举行！想要知道最新关于电子游戏的资讯和收集各式各样的电玩设备，就不要错过这为期3天的精彩活动啦！
日期时间: 16-18/01/2017, 9am-5pm
地点: Faculty of Creative Multimedia, MMU, Cyberjaya
更多详情，请点击: MMU Cyberjaya

2. Drink & Digital Draw at Minut Init Art
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你是否爱好艺术，闲暇的时候喜欢参观艺术展览呢？如果是的话，这个礼拜三不妨到Damansara Uptown的Minut Init Art Social去看看吧！这次他们将会展出一系列由现代电子艺术家所创作的作品。此外，各位来宾还可以享用主办单位所招待的酒哦！
日期时间: 18/01/2017, 9pm-1am
地点: Minut Init Art Social, Damansara Uptown
更多详情，请点击: Drink & Digital Draw
3. TREC Electric Carnival
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TREC将在这个星期四举办一场超酷、以『马戏团』为主题的电音嘉年华！现场除了会有DJ、高跷表演者和森巴舞者的精彩演出，还有集市和奖品在等着你！
日期时间: 19/01/2017, 7pm-12am
地点: TREC KL
更多详情，请点击: TREC Electric Carnival
4. Nothing (US): Live in Kuala Lumpur
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来自美国的独立摇滚乐团Nothing将在这个礼拜四于Damansara Perdana的Playspace Live为大马观众表演他们出道专辑Tired Of Tomorrow的曲目。有兴趣的朋友就一定要到现场支持他们喽！
日期时间: 19/01/2017, 8.30pm-11.30pm
地点: Playspace Live, Damansara Perdana
更多详情，请点击: Nothing (US)
5. Hugo Steampunk 1st Anniversary
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Hugo Steampunk是位于Petaling Jaya中心的一家『蒸汽庞克』（steampunk）风格的夜店。这个星期五他们将庆祝开幕一周年纪念日，所有的客人都可以享有免费无限畅饮哦！
日期时间: 20/01/2017, 6pm-2am
地点: Hugo Steampunk, Petaling Jaya
更多详情，请点击: Hugo Steampunk
6. Planetshakers Asia
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Planetshaker是来自澳洲悉尼的流行基督教乐团，他们将在这个星期五至星期日于Sunway Pyramid表演。如果你还没想好这个周末要干什么，就不妨到Sunway Pyramid去欣赏他们的演出吧！
日期时间: 10-12/01/2017, 7pm-11pm
地点: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
更多详情，请点击: Planetshakers Asia
7. Bryan Adams Concert
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Bryan Adam是位著名的加拿大音乐人。他身兼歌手、吉他手和音乐制作人，如今已在音乐圈打滚了20年，创作了许多脍炙人口的歌曲。现在他正在进行Get Up Tour巡演并将在1月21日来马为大家表演！
日期时间: 21/01/2017, 8.30pm-11pm
地点: Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam
更多详情，请点击: Bryan Adams Concert
8. 手语工作坊
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想要学手语的朋友，A Gift From Us将在这个礼拜六举办免费的手语教学课程。这个工作坊位于TTDI，现场将会有专业的老师教你如何用手语和聋哑人士沟通。
日期时间: 21/01/2017, 10am-11.30am
地点: Starbucks, TTDI
更多详情，请点击: Sign Language Workshop
9. Sape Workshop
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Sape是婆罗洲标志性的琵琶乐器。如果你对Sape有兴趣，不妨参加这个星期六长达两个小时的Sape工作坊以了解这个传统的乐器吧！
日期时间: 21/01/2017, 1pm-3pm
地点: RUANG by Think City
更多详情，请点击: Sape Workshop
10. Musical Theatre Tryout
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梦想成为音乐剧演员的朋友，Monday Show Entertainment将在这个礼拜日举办一场面试！喜欢唱歌和演戏的你，千万不要错过这次的机会喽！
日期时间: 22/01/2017, 7pm-9pm
地点: Monday Show Entertainment, Subang Jaya
更多详情，请点击: Musical Theatre Tryout
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Mad Props To MadHatter Desserts For A Christmas Menu Worthy Of 2018

When it comes to food, very few things still surprise me. No matter how tender and succulent the steak, or how decadent and ambrosial the pastry, I find that most flavours have become quite predictable.
Not that it’s a bad thing—finding a lone cockroach leg in my baked salmon would qualify as something unpredictable, but also highly unwelcomed.
But I digress. MadHatter Desserts is one of my favourite few dessert places that’s able to tease my palate. Marcus Low, the founder and Mad Hatter himself, doesn’t actually have a sweet tooth (surprise, surprise). So his desserts aren’t just about satisfying your sugar cravings.
And their Christmas menu for 2018 is no different.

First, a confession. I initially wanted to attend their Christmas review, do the fun part of eating the food, and then hand the pictures and notes over to someone else to do the actual writing (usually the not-so-fun part).
At the end of the 8-course gastronomical journey, I came to realise that there is no way anyone else can write this piece unless they’ve actually tasted the masterpieces for themselves.

MadHatter Desserts’ Christmas menu consists of 1 reinvented classic (“TIRA” + “MISU”); 7 other complex combinations that I’ve not had the pleasure of tasting together before; and 3 light drinks that act as palate cleansers in between the courses.
The complex combinations are a result of Marcus’ play with textures and flavours, by using unexpected ingredients.

From using the sour binjai (a type of mango I’ve never heard of), to the buah keluak (a Southeast Asian mangrove swamp fruit I’ve never heard of), and the Alunga chocolate (a type of milk chocolate I’ve never heard of), this meal was just as stimulating for my mind as it was for my tastebuds.

There were familiar ingredients too, prepared and presented in unconventional ways. For example, the cucumber sorbet was paired with the common pickled chilli. I personally hate cucumbers, and I avoid chilli (thanks to a low tolerance to spicy food); however, this dish was one my top 3 for the night. I’d shamelessly pay for a pint of that.
Another reason why I love MadHatter Desserts is because their desserts are unapologetically unpretentious. Despite how delicate and elevated some of them look, I don’t have to pick at it with a tiny fork and feel like I’m being judged by others because I’m “eating it wrong”.

The osmanthus jelly with lychee granita and peach gel, for example, is meant to be folded into a wrap (with your hands) before eating. From the first course, Marcus has set the playful, bold and down-to-earth nature that is consistent in all of his creations.
The highlight of the night was a stark contrast to the pretty and dainty desserts I’m more accustomed to. If it helps, Marcus said that he has tried his best to make it look as aesthetic as possible. It was also pleasantly confusing because it smelled distinctly like bak kut teh.

Marcus later on explained that it’s actually young jackfruit that’s been stewed in very similar spices and herbs (so don’t be alarmed, Muslim friends). Served with a moist tualang honey pudding and crème fraiche ice cream, it was hands down the most remarkable dessert I’ve had in 2018.
All in all, Marcus once again stays true to his calling of using local and native ingredients in flavourful and creative ways. MadHatter Desserts’ Christmas menu is not for the unadventurous, if you’re expecting the typical blackforest log cakes and fruit cakes, this probably isn’t the right meal for you.
Hats off to Marcus for this memorable and unique experience, one that you shouldn’t miss.
Tip: Go hungry. You don’t need to have your appetisers and main course before these desserts. My partner and I were both very full by the end of the meal.
MadHatter Dessert’s Christmas Special runs from 24th to the 25th of December. The 8-course meal is RM300 for 2 pax. Contact MadHatter Desserts on their Instagram page to make a reservation.


I Challenged Myself To Go Vegetarian For 2 Months—Here're 5 Lessons I Learnt

Back in August, I got a sneak peak into the vegan lifestyle when I wrote this article highlighting Malaysians who’ve adopted veganism. Malaysian actor and emcee, Davina Goh was one of the key persons I spoke with.
Malaysian vegan, Davina Goh.
In my interview with Davina, she shared that she started off by switching to a vegetarian diet for 5 years before becoming vegan now for a year and a half.
This definitely piqued my curiosity and I decided to challenge myself to do the same. However, realising that the switch to a completely vegan lifestyle (where individuals choose not to consume any meat or animal byproducts) might be difficult, I opted for a vegetarian diet instead.
For someone who already enjoys vegetarian and vegan cuisine, I knew from the get-go that the challenge wasn’t going to be too difficult. Or so I thought.
I cheated on my first day.
The day after I began my challenge, I attended a food review for DiscoverKL and yup, you guessed it. The main dish served was a large platter of Korean fried chicken. And so, with any diet, I told myself that I’ll start over tomorrow.
After the glorious review at Outdark Malaysia, (check it out here) I began planning my weekly meals and found out that the challenge lied mostly in my lunch and dinner as my breakfast and snacks were mostly vegetarian anyway.

Breakfasts don’t get any more vegetarian than this.
Also, because I meal prep my lunch for work, 5 days a week, I had to ensure that whatever I whipped up on Sunday had to still retain its freshness on the following Friday. Most days, my lunch consisted of vegetables, pasta and a choice of protein (beans, tofu or nuts and seeds).
I can assure you.
By Wednesday, I was already dreading lunchtime. Whilst my colleagues happily tucked into their meals, my lunch looked sad in comparison and I think I may have just developed serious food envy.
That was when I learnt my first lesson throughout this challenge.
1. Always change your meals up.
Ugh. It’s you again.
If your meals look and taste unappealing, you’d be discouraged real fast.
There’re plenty of vegan food options all around Klang Valley, what more vegetarian ones, and if you’re looking for something cheap and fast, vegetarian hawker food centres would be your best bet.
Image Credit: Paul W.
The only reason I was able to sustain this diet way past the initial one week target was because I made it a personal mission to hit up various vegetarian restaurants and cafés around Klang Valley.
Pro tip: Happy Cow is a good place to search up vegan and vegetarian food options in town.
Even so, I made it a point to track my first few days on a site called Cronometer to ensure that I was hitting (or close to) my nutrient targets for the day.
2. Track your meals for the first few days.
An example of my daily nutrients, which varied from day to day.
Whilst tracking your meals might not be practical in the long run, it’s a good tool to use to be able to gauge what nutrients you might potentially be lacking and how you’d be able to replenish it.
3. Be ready to answer (many) questions.
When I decided to try this challenge out, I probably was not prepared to answer as many questions as I did.
“So, you can’t eat chicken or fish? Can you eat eggs then?”
“Aren’t you afraid that you’re not getting enough calcium?”
“If you go vegetarian, you’d have vitamin B12 deficiency.”

The types of videos concerned friends and family would forward me.
The best response to this is to share with those who are concerned, that you know exactly what you’re doing.
If you feel the need to, supplementing your diet with multivitamins might help too. But for the most part, be assured that the questions would cease after a while. Eventually, your food choices won’t be a relevant topic anymore, and that’s the way it should be in the first place.
4. The side effects are mostly positive.

If anything, flaunt your healthy nails and whip your long, shiny hair in their face. Because if you end up trying this challenge, these are just some of the positive side effects you’d experience.
But who’s complaining?
It’s common knowledge that incorporating loads of vegetables and fruits into your diet would be downright beneficial but I did not expect it and only came to realise when I noticed that my hair felt healthier and longer than usual.
And yes, I attribute this to the crazy amount of almonds I ate during this challenge.
At the end of my 2-month-long vegetarian diet, I was just glad that I was able to surpass my one-week target. Sure, there might have been slip ups along the way but generally, I was proud that I was able to accomplish it. And sometime during the challenge, I realised that…
5. Food is a huge part of life, but it isn’t everything.
To be honest, life is already complicated enough—food shouldn’t be. Eat whatever feels right for you, whether that may be a vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or “see-food, eat-food” diet.
You’d quickly come to realise that the side effect to what diet suits you best is a huge appetite for it and a general sense of fulfillment and happiness.
And really, isn’t that what food’s for?


Does MyBurgerLab's Resurrected "Godzilla" Burger From 2013 Deserve Its Second Life?

MyBurgerLab is famed for their creative flavour explosions in between two charcoal buns, much like Godzilla and its knack for rampaging around cities and swatting ‘copters from the air like flies.
This monster (the Godzilla, not the burger) first appeared on screen in 1954 as Ishiro Honda’s creation inspired by 1953’s The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. Created alongside humanity’s suffering from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, this monster has seen up to 32 movies being created about it.
Hence, in conjuction with the release of Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie, myBurgerLab has brought back The Gojira.
The Gojira RM30
Created after the radioactive antihero, The Gojira (ゴジラ) is a Triple Mustard-grilled Onion Beef patty burger. Cavin of MyBurgerLab shared with us that they wanted to create a burger that was truly a monster in flavour and size. It was created back in 2013 and now sees a resurgence in 2019.
In conjunction with the release of the movie, they’re serving up another round of pungentness after their sambal petai and blue cheese number. This time it’s a wasabi and blue cheese triple threat. By the looks of it, we knew this burger was not to be easily devoured.

The Main Chomp

Hefty to the feel, the fluffy buns and juicy patty were soft enough to press down and fit in one bite. Then comes a tsunami of very Asian flavours.
Teriyaki Wasabi sauce and mild Blue Cheese dressing, it was pungent to the nose and fermented to the taste. Imagine the tear-inducing smell of wasabi with a pungent creamy taste of the blue cheese combined.
Lying on a bed of lettuce was a delicate mash of grilled onion, beef patty and cheddar cheese flavours. The juiciness of the Animal Style (Mustard Grilled Onion Patties) and Crispy ‘Cheese Crust’ created an interesting texture too.

While the discovery of this burger was accidental, the process is methodological. The patties are smashed on the grill to create crispy edges while maintaining the juicy centre. It is then layered with onions and mustard sauce for a punch of flavours.
However, if your stomach isn’t ready to inhale such a beast, they’ve also got a double pattied baby Gojira for RM25.
The Side Chomps
To really make this a feast, add-on a serving of Serunding Popcorn Chicken.
Popcorn Chicken (RM10.50)
The popcorn chicken is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Complemented with a creamy lime dip, the serunding adds a spicy sweet kick to the tangy and savoury base.
Serunding Popcorn Chicken (RM14)
Alternatively, have it with their nachos and refreshing salsa dip. The nachos are sweet and spicy whereas the salsa dip had a strong cilantro taste and smell.
Salsa Nachos (RM5.50)
Overall, the burger poses quite a threat, size and stench-wise. Personally, I don’t hate the taste of blue cheese and the spice of the wasabi wasn’t too overbearing. However, one colleague found it barely noticeable while another found it repulsive.
The Gojira and Baby Gojira will be available at all mBL Labs till early June, while stocks lasts.
myBurgerLab
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: myBurgerLab


[New Eats] Sneakerheads Will Love This TTDI Café Where You Can Get Your Kicks Cleaned

Nestled in the heart of TTDI, there is a new café which has just popped up. Even though TTDI itself has plenty of delicious cafés, but there is always a chance for newly opened ones to bloom. Rendezbrew is the name of this eatery and they are ready to serve you the best roasted coffees they can give and as well, nicely cleaned sneakers too.
Did you know that Rendezbrew was founded by a few enthusiastic entrepreneurs and they have collaborated with Icleankicks, a permanent pop up in their outlet.

Image Credit: Rendezbrew

Icleankicks cleans and restores sneakers and that makes Rendezbrew a good hideout for any sneakerheads! Besides that, the folks behind this eatery has placed much thought into it so much so that even the name has a meaning behind it! The name, Rendezbrew is actually a play on the French word of rendezvous, which means a scheduled meet up. Incorporating ‘brew’ in it, Rendezbrew simply means a meeting place between two or more people over coffee.
Image Credit: Daniel_Sien
When it comes to food, the Miso Quinoa Squid Salad is definitely best for anyone who is a health enthusiast. The balance of fresh veggies and the savoury element of the miso is just right.
Image Credit: Daniel_Sien
If you are a meat lover but wish for something lighter, their lamb stew is definitely a comfort food to have. This nicely seasoned stew can make you go cray-cray and it is the perfect compliment to a cup of latte and garlic bread.
Image Credit: Debsp79
As simple as it can get, this main meal will never leave you feeling disappointed! This grilled chicken is cooked to perfection, and it is tender and moist when sliced through.
Image Credit: Marian Christina
A cup of flat white coffee from beautifully roasted coffee beans. Who wouldn’t want that?
Image Credit: Rendezbrew
Their cakes are from Little Chubby Baker and you can expect delicious moist red velvet cakes from them! With lemon cream cheese frosting, it will pair well with a cup of latte.
The owners’ goal for Rendezbrew is actually to inspire people to rekindle past friendships and spark new ones by breaking the ice. If you have a date in the future, perhaps bring them here. Who knows, she or he might enjoy this unique café.
Rendezbrew
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-9pm, Sunday: 9am-6pm.
Address: No.11 Jalan Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Website: Rendezbrew
Tel:  03-7732 1208
Feature Image Credit: Rendezbrew, Debsp79 & Danial_Sien


There Is ONE Last Tim Ho Wan In Malacca That's Not Closing! Here's Why.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Tim Ho Wan would be closing down its 2 Klang Valley outlets in Mid Valley and 1 Utama. The following day, Tim Ho Wan’s official Facebook page posted a status update stating that business is as usual at their Malaccan outlet.

We spoke to a representative from Tim Ho Wan Malacca who relayed the simple reason as to why the Malaccan outlet won’t be closing their doors anytime soon.
Its representative told Discover KL, “Tim Ho Wan Malacca will not be closing down. We are managed by a Singaporean HQ whereas the Tim Ho Wan outlets in KL are part of a franchise.” The Tim Ho Wan outlets in both Mid Valley and 1 Utama were operated by Dim Sum Delights, whereas the Malaccan outlet is owned by a separate group that also manages the Tim Ho Wan outlets in Singapore.
Image Credit: anakjajan.com
For those who are yearning to enjoy Tim Ho Wan’s signature dim sums, you can do so by heading over to Tim Ho Wan’s Malaccan outlet which is located in Taman Costa Mahkota.
Feature Image Credit: Places And Foods


Beds For Kids At This KL Store Are Extra AF—We're Super Jealous

On average, humans spend close to 3,000 hours in bed each year (more if you’re a kid).
To put that into perspective, that’s a little over 100 days spent living in one single space!
With those numbers in place, it makes sense that one would splurge on building an environment which is both fun and functional.
With that, here’s our guide on choosing the right bed for kids—there’s one for every budget whether you’re looking for a budget bed or a premium one.

Now if only these beds are made for adults too!
Perfect for those with a tighter budget:
1. Princess House Bunk Bed

Who’s It For: Little girls will enjoy dreaming in this Princess House Bunk Bed.
What’s Good: It has a fun feminine vibe to it and is perfect for families with 2 little girls.
Cool Features: Comes with a pink door and window décor.
Price: RM799
2. Revo Sport Car Bed

Who’s It For: Perfect for car-loving kids.
What’s Good: The Revo Sport Car Bed  is built to resemble a race car, complete with wheels and headlights.
Cool Features: The plastic tire is made with Chrome finish rims.
Price: RM1,199
3. Fire Rescue PlayBunk

Who’s It For: The Fire Rescue PlayBunk is great for junior firefighters in the making.
What’s Good: The slide makes it easy for your little fireman to slide out of bed when called for duty.
Cool Features: Curtains make for a makeshift fort, perfect for camping in.
Price: RM1,599
Perfect for those with modest budgets:
4. Seattle Mid Sleeper With Curtains And Tower

Who’s It For: The Seattle Mid Sleeper is made for little ones with a whole bunch of toys and books.
What’s Good: Storage pockets and added details like curtains elevate the sleeping experience.
Cool Features: Beds with slides, ‘nuff said.
Price: RM1,799
5. Jersey Mid Sleeper With Towers And Curtains

Who’s It For: The Jersey Mid Sleeper With Towers And Curtains is designed specifically for little knights.
What’s Good: This castle-themed bed is great for when your kids are not busy defending their land.
Cool Features: The added tower effect transforms this bed into a castle made for little princes!
Price: RM1,799
6. Aurora Carriage Bed

Who’s It For: The Aurora Carriage Bed is made for princesses of every age.
What’s Good: Dreamy and fairytale-like, this bed has an overhead awning and the carriage has a metal gold finish to it.
Cool Features: The airy curtains keep pesky mozzies out and Disney dreams in.
Price: RM2,199
Perfect for those looking to splurge:
7. Tree House Bed

Who’s It For: Mischievous kids who are always looking to climb one thing or another.
What’s Good: The Tree House Bed comes with a little ladder for that extra boost.
Cool Features: Being positioned off the ground makes it easy to vacuum the space beneath.
Price: RM2,339
8. Beach House Playbunk Bed

Who’s It For: The Dream House Playbunk Bed is a little home of its own, complete with a shelf to store books and toys in.
What’s Good: The lower space directly beneath the bed can also be turned into a play area or a space where a queen-sized mattress can be placed as a day bed.
Cool Features: Comes with a cozy loft bed and loads of shelves and storage space.
Price: RM 4,499
9. Olivia Dollhouse Playbunk Bed With Queen Bed Base

Who’s It For: The Olivia Dollhouse Playbunk Bed is smartly designed to have everything a little princess needs.
What’s Good: Comes with a spacious shelf where your girl can keep her dreams, hopes and courage in (oh, and there’ll be space for her teddies too!).
Cool Features: Specially-designed footholds that act as a staircase so your little princess can climb up to her bed safely.
Price: RM4,999
As much as it is vital to pick out pieces of furniture that are safe and durable, it’s equally as important to introduce your kids to beds which spark their creativity and pique their interest.
TomatoKidZ, awarded Asia’s Finest Online Kids Furniture Store and the Superbrands of Malaysia 2018 offers these with their range of furniture including:

Beds
Mattresses
Lamps
Ergonomic desks and chairs that are suitable for all ages
And so much more…

TomatoKidZ emphasises on beds which step outside the boundaries of traditional sleeping spaces. Their goal is to:

Produce furniture which are space-saving
Produce beds that kids will enjoy resting, playing and dreaming in
Create furniture for every budget, whether it’s economy or premium signature beds
Be your one stop furniture store with everything from lamps to beds and mattresses

TomatoKidZ’s furniture can be purchased via their online store but for parents who enjoy the touch and feel process, the brand has a physical store in Damansara Utama as well as a 2nd outlet in KL, which has opened its doors since August 2017.
View these beds and more by dropping by TomatoKidZ physical outlets here:
TomatoKidZ Desa Pandan, KL
Hours: 12pm-9pm, Tuesdays-Sundays (except public holidays that fall on a weekday) Closed on Mondays.
Address: Lot G03B & G05, G Village Desa Pandan, No. 35, Jln 1/76, 55100 Kuala Lumpur (Waze or Google Map: TOMATO KidZ Desa Pandan G Village)
Website: TomatoKidZ
TomatoKidZ Damansara Utama
Hours: 10am-7pm, daily (except public holidays that fall on a weekday)
Address: No. 64, Jalan SS 21/1, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: TomatoKidZ
All Image Credit: TomatoKidZ.
This article is written in collaboration with TomatoKidZ.


M'sians Can Shop Up To 90% Off At This Japanese-Inspired Outlet Mall!

Chances are, if you’re reading this right now, you’ve yet to do your Christmas shopping. But don’t worry, we haven’t either. ?
One place that you can opt to get your shopping done this year is at a Japanese-inspired outlet mall, just a stone’s throw away from the KLIA airport. And psst, they’re having a major sale this Christmas season, with deals of up to 90% off.
Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook page
Mitsui Outlet Park isn’t a typical place to shop because unlike your regular ol’ shopping mall, it’s actually an outlet concept mall.
What this means is that it’s essentially a place where manufacturers sell their stocks directly to customers, effectively cutting out the middlemen and any additional costs. That equals to extra discounts!
Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook Page
The mall which originated from Japan goes by a paradise village concept, complete with 4 different themes, namely the Sunshine Square, Pier Walk, Tropical Plaza and Beach Walk.
Currently, Mitsui Outlet Park is in the midst of undergoing its 2nd phase expansion with an additional 70 shops anticipated to open gradually. Its official soft opening is scheduled for 15 December.

Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook page
In conjunction with phase 2 of Mitsui Outlet Park, some brands will be having price cuts of up to 90% off.
Here’re the stores to look out for when you’re there:

CHAPS
G-Shock
Brooks
Kutsu Kutsu
Kipling
FitFlop
The North Face
Lotto

Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook Page
After you’re done shopping (and enjoying exclusive cashback benefits), you can take part in the ongoing YES activities such as the Pocky Fun Workshop, Shop, Spin & Win, shopping spree giveaways and much more.
On top of that, there’ll be live performances, special meet and greet sessions as well as photo opportunities with several Malaysian personalities:
Syafiq Kyle
Date: 16 December
Time: 3pm
Alif Satar
Date: 17 December
Time: 3pm
Kidzania Character Appearances
Meet your favourite Kidzania characters here and take a selfie with them!
Date: 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 December & January 1
Time: 12pm–1pm & 5pm-6pm
Finally, there’s an indoor ice skating rink so you can experience a mini winter wonderland in Malaysia.
Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook Page
For those having a layover in KLIA, they can opt to hop on Mitsui Outlet Park’s free shuttle bus service to head to the mall and stow their baggage away for no charges.
There will also be a free WiFi connection in the whole mall so they’d be able to stay connected while shopping to their heart’s content.
Mitsui Outlet Park
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Persiaran Komersial, 64000 KLIA, Selangor
Website: Mitsui Outlet Park
Feature Image Credit: Mitsui Outlet Park Facebook Page


Tsukiji No. 8 Review: Fresh Seafood Flown In From Tsukiji Market In Japan

If you figured that the name Tsukiji No. 8 sounds familiar, that’s because it’s named after a famed seafood market in Japan.
Nestled on the first floor of one of KL’s oldest buildings (Wisma Lim Foo Yong), is the modern yet homely Tsukiji No. 8.
The newly launched eatery is run by 5 partners and friends from a diverse pool of industries, including automotive, construction, property and F&B.

Being lovers of Japanese food, the friends wanted a place where they could regularly hang out at and ultimately, call their own.
Since Tsukiji No. 8 opened its doors in early October, the team shared with DiscoverKL that they have seen repeat customers everyday and most lunch hour sessions are packed.

Perhaps this is due to the fact that they keep prices affordable. And they are able to do so by sheer volume alone—fresh produce is flown in 3 times a week from Tsukiji Market itself.
And while dinner sessions lean in to the premium, fine dining end, lunch prices are designed with the young working class in mind.

During our recent visit, we got to witness the Head Chef hard at work, preparing our meals.
Like a true artist, Chef Yasuro sliced through the fishes with such precision, skill and speed. Watching him at work was pretty impressive, and knowing that he does this on a daily basis makes it even more so.
Having an open kitchen concept for their fresh produce, guests sitting at the bar would be able to enjoy this visual treat too.

Tiger prawns are used for the Ebi Tempura dish and it’s a pleasant surprise because typically, this dish sees prawns no larger than the size of your finger. And it’s mostly flour too. Tsukiji No. 8’s version sees a fair flour to prawn ratio and you finish satisfied—not bloated.
We figured that the deep-fried floral arrangement was purely for décor purposes but were later educated that it’s made from noodles and is entirely edible. Slightly messy to consume but worth a try for its addictive Mamee crackers flavour. Also, another plus point for this dish: each person gets his or her bowl of tentsuyu dipping. No more double dipping for us!

We’d have to admit: Ocean 8’s presentation is pretty impressive.
Although it is a dish that is not foreign to KL-ites, the way it’s presented probably is.
Nestled within a crab’s shell are 8 ingredients of the sea: scallop, prawn, crab, fish, ikura, crab paste and some gold flakes as garnish.
Filled to the brim, eating this dish gracefully proves to be quite the challenge but one worth tackling for sure.
The ikura used in the dish was fresh and bursting with flavour while the uni adds a sweet flavour to the overall savoury bowl.

We had the Sashimori 6 dish next.
Our platter consisted of white tuna, otoro, chutoro, amaebi (a sweet prawn) and uni—all resting on a bed of ice to keep them nice and fresh.
Do note that each platter would differ, depending on what’s in season.
The cuts of sashimi were creamy and melts in the mouth; its freshness unmatched. It was my first time trying the uni and as VenXhin puts it, “they make for a good snack”. If you’re keen, you can even order up an entire platter of uni as it’s served as a dish here at Tsukiji No. 8.
Personally, the amaebi left a fishy aftertaste that I wasn’t accustomed to. VenXhin and Iylia enjoyed the amaebi better but as it’s my first time trying fresh prawns, it took me a while of getting used to.

Resting on a bed of ice, we had some Raw Oysters, served with wedges of lemon.
Oysters, in general, are an acquired taste and while VenXhin enjoyed it, Iylia and myself found the slippery texture to be a bit of a shocker.
Once we started chewing it though, we could really savour the pillowy, slightly chewy texture of the oyster and the freshness from the squeeze of lemon—the lemon really helps if you’re first-timers like us.

We didn’t get to sample the sakes while we were there, but then again, all 3 of us could not stomach another ebi tempura let alone a whole glass of sake.
Tsukiji No. 8 houses more than 80 sake brands, all of which are handpicked by the team. In fact, they even have a prized RM4k sake which was hand carried from Hong Kong!
This sake was typically reserved for emperors only but can now be enjoyed by commoners like us—commoners who are able to fork out that handsome sum, that is.
Prices for Tsukiji No. 8’s other sakes start at a more conservative price of around RM100, but some do scale up to the RM1k mark.
Tsukiji No. 8’s definitely off to a good start with their offerings and one thing’s for sure, you definitely get what you pay for here. Our top picks would be the Ocean’s 8 and Sashimori 6 dish.

Tsukiji No. 8
Address: Lot 136/8, 1st Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Tsukiji No. 8
Tel: 03-2143 8889


可以喝啤酒打撞球又有lok lok吃？！超棒的聚会好去处：Sport Cube Cafe

周末想与一班朋友找个好地点来聚会？又要有美食又要好玩？那Sport Cube Cafe 一定是你的最佳选择啦！
这家位于Sri Petaling 的 Sport Cube Cafe 可是首家结合运动+ 美食概念的咖啡馆哦！在这里，你可以一边和朋友喝咖啡一边进行娱乐活动，绝对是聚会的最佳好去处！

这里有Darts飞镖，Snooker桌球，还有Pool Soccer 让顾客玩。Pool Soccer是大型的snooker结合足球，让你可以与朋友一起在超大的桌球台上用『脚』踢桌球！是不是超特别呢？！小孩子一定很喜欢这种互动游戏，家长们可以带朋友一起来享受亲子时光。不过，如果想玩又不想等的话，记得先预订咯！

此外，这里还提供了啤酒和一些小吃。如果是Happy Hour，啤酒一桶6瓶才RM59呢！还有，Lok Lok buffet 一人才只需RM15! 让你能够吃喝到饱，无限量的吃乐乐！

如果是球赛期间，这里也是你观赏球赛边喝茶的最佳地点！因为这里设立了一个超大的Projector 荧幕让顾客可以观赏足球赛。以后，世界盃足球賽时 不愁没地方看球赛啦～超爽的啦！
这家适合男女老少的运动咖啡馆，你怎么可以不来试试看呢？快jio你的朋友一起来玩吧～
地址：22A-1, Jalan Radin Bagus 3, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling,, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
营业时间：星期一至星期日: 4pm – 1am
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☕☕【28-30/10】 I Love Coffee &Tea 展览@Mid Valley 邀你来喝免费咖啡！

咖啡和茶道的爱好者注意啦！ 小编有好康介绍给大家呐～
这个大家绝对不可错过的I Love Coffee & Tea Expo 即将在吉隆坡@Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (Hall 1) 举办，从10月28日至10月30日。这次会有很多好玩又好吃的，一定会让你直呼，『天啊！也太棒了吧！』。

在这次的战展览中，Pure Caffe Tea 将免费送出9000杯意大利Coffee哦！☕☕?Pure Caffe Tea 所使用的咖啡豆和机器都是意大利进口的，让你能够在活动当天品尝到浓郁的意大利咖啡。喜欢喝咖啡的朋友们有口福啦~

如果参与Pure Caffe Tea的比赛，你还会有机会赢取一趟意大利之旅哦～✈✈✈
此外，美食猎人也会在30/10 当天的2pm-2.30pm期间派发多家餐馆的voucher，不拿白不拿勒~??
这次的展览会完全是入场免费，各位只需先pre-register或当场在展览会注册即可入场。每位在注册之后还会获得神秘的Goodies Bag。此次的展览会将有多达80家的商家，分别是来自咖啡、茶、饮料及烘焙界的精英唷！当天各个商家都会展览他们的产品、机器设备或服务等等，一次性可以品尝到各种咖啡和茶，也太好了吧？！想要购买自家咖啡器的话，就趁现在以优惠价购买吧～

三天的展览会当然除了这些，还有以下一系列的精彩活动让大家一起参与享受乐趣，比如：
– “东于哲”组合郭晓东的《我一个人。咖啡》首本图文集分享会，让大家了解名人与咖啡的故事。
– 咖啡漫画艺术家Vivian Lees的咖啡艺术画表演，有意学习咖啡艺术的朋友们要把握黄金机会啦。
– Latte Art Workshop，现场教导大家怎么拉花。
因此，不但有免费饮料喝，还可以见名人和学习咖啡拉花。这么有意义的展览会，大家千万别错过啦！
展览主题：I Love Coffee & Tea Expo?
地点：Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (Hall 1 )
时间& 日期：28/10/2016 – 30/10/2016 (10am- 9pm)
联络号码：03-9174 7689
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午餐又解决啦！【SS2】这十家超赞的咖啡馆和他们必试的【招牌菜】！

SS2 是大家再熟悉不过的美食天堂。这里除了有各种餐厅和咖啡馆，还有非常多样的饮食选择。有时候，光看着一份食谱就让人觉得头痛了。
还不知道午餐该吃什么吗？今天小编就来为大家介绍10家位于SS2的人气咖啡厅和他们的招牌美食吧！
1. Standing Theory
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Standing Theory 的室内环境给人一种充满活力的感觉。这里的培根松饼搭配香蕉也许听起来很奇怪，但是吃起来却很美味哦！如果你想来点特别的，那就尝尝他们的荔枝甜品和炸蘑菇，别犹豫，试了你就知道！
招牌美食: BBC 松饼 + 荔枝&炸蘑菇
Image Credit: Standing Theory
Image Credit: Standing Theory
营业时间: 每天 11am-11pm (周一休息)
地址: 26, Jalan SS 2/103, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya

网站:  Standing Theory
电话: 011-1233 1455
2. Coffee Me Darlings
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Coffee Me Darling是甜品控的最佳喝茶地点。他们的棉花糖蛋糕吃起来暖暖的，搭配新鲜草莓，吃起来又甜又酸。此外，他们的冰淇淋松饼也是非常值得尝试的，酥脆的松饼搭配冰淇淋真是太美味了！而且松饼的份量也可以供2-3人一起分享。
招牌美食: S’mores + 冰淇淋松饼
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营业时间:  每天 10am-12am (周二休息).
地址: 153, Jalan SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: Coffee Me Darlings
电话:  03-7865 6925
3. Attic Brew
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你知道 Attic Brew Café 其实是一家允许宠物入内的餐厅吗? 这里的环境非常舒适，很适合让顾客和他们的宠物呆上一整天。至于食物呢，你一定要尝试他们的 海鲜炖饭（seafood risotto ）。他们的奶油酱很浓郁，搭配蟹肉、蘑菇和干贝吃起来超满足！除了海鲜，他们的烧肉搭配泰式罗勒意粉也是超赞的哦！
招牌美食: 海鲜炖饭 + 烧肉意粉
Image Credit: Eat Drink KL
Image Credit: Eat Drink KL
营业时间:  每天 12am-12pm (周四休息).
地址: 22 – 1, Jalan SS 2/10, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
电话:  03-7865 6357
4. Le Bread Days
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这家餐馆的室内装潢走的是法国风，宽敞的环境可以容纳很多顾客，给人感觉很舒适。他们的牛角面包非常值得一试，尤其咸蛋黄牛角面包的蛋黄内陷超级浓郁，喜欢咸蛋的朋友一定要试试。如果你想吃得更饱，那就点他们的日式照烧汁鸡肉牛角面包。
招牌美食: 咸蛋黄牛角面包 + 日式照烧汁鸡肉牛角面包
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营业时间: 每天 8am-8.30pm
地址: 68, Jalan SS 2/72, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya
网站: Le Bread Days
电话: 03-7932 0868
5. Wake Me Up
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Wake Me Up café的食物份量都挺大，足够1至两人共同享用。小编推荐大家试试他们的法式鹹派。它是一款芝士乳蛋饼，是法国非常常见的一道家常菜，带着些乡土气息，朴实而美味。他们的早餐套餐不但有蔬菜水果，还有很多的蛋白质组合，绝对让你的早晨充满营养和活力！到Wake Me Up café与朋友们一起度过悠闲时光吧！
招牌美食: Quiche 法式鹹派 + Wake Me Up 早餐
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营业时间: 每天 8.30am-10.30pm (周三休息).
地址: 117, Jalan SS 2/6, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: Wake Me Up Cafe
电话: 03-7865 7729
6. Rekindle Café
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Rekindle是一家充满复古气息的餐馆。他们搭配巧克力酱或焦糖酱的自制油饼条真的一吃就会吃上瘾！这里的蛋糕和甜品也很有多选择，其中他们的西瓜香草蛋糕，盐焗焦糖蛋糕，红丝绒蛋糕和Nutella花生蛋糕最为热卖。
招牌美食: Churros + 蛋糕
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营业时间: 每天 12pm-12am (周一休息).
地址: 25, Jalan SS 2/64, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: Rekindle Café
电话: 03-7496 6309
7. PS Tokyo
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PS Tokyo的室内设计走的是极简风，简单的装潢和暖色灯光营造出一种舒适悠闲的感觉。客人还可以在这里拍照并把照片贴在店内墙上当作留念。来到这里一定要点他们最有名的冰淇淋和蛋糕！他们的招牌soft serves冰淇淋有3种口味：黑芝麻，牛奶和抹茶。 此外，他们的tofu蛋糕也非常软，口感面绵密，甜而不腻。
招牌美食: Tofu 蛋糕+ Soft Serves冰淇淋
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营业时间: 每天 12pm-12am (周一休息).
地址:  80, Jalan SS 2/60, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: PS Tokyo
电话: 03-7497 8074
8. The Augmented Café
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The Augmented Café 的雪白装潢让人有种清新的感觉。这家咖啡馆除了提供了很多不错的咖啡，他们的主食也非常值得一试！尤其他们的Basmati Rice Pilaf 是以各种香料调制而成的，搭配又大又脆的鸡腿，香喷喷的超好吃的啦！如果你喜欢意大利面，也可以尝尝他们的 Roasted Garlic Shitake Poachero ，一定会让你赞不绝口。
招牌美食: Basmati Rice Pilaf  + Roasted Garlic Shitake Poachero
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营业时间: 周一至周三 & 周五: 11am-10pm, 周六、日: 10.30am-10pm (周四休息)
地点: 149, Jalan SS 2/6, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: The Augmented Café
电话: 03-7865 0728
9. Retro Kitchen
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Retro Kitchen 就如其店名一样，是家经典又复古的咖啡管。店内以70年代的主题来装饰，让人有种时光倒流的感觉。他们的招牌烟熏五花肉咖喱意大利面很棒。酱汁的味道很浓郁，带点微辣，每一口都充满猪肉香。如果你喜欢美式餐点，那他们的多汁又可口的猪肉汉堡一定可以满足肉食控的你。
招牌美食: 烟熏五花肉咖喱意大利面 + 猪肉汉堡包
Image Credit: Retro Kitchen SS2
Image Credit: Retro Kitchen SS2
营业时间: 周二至周五: 11.30am-3.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm, 周六、日: 12pm-10.30pm
地点:  8, Jalan SS 2/61, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: Retro Kitchen SS2
电话: 03-7873 0036
10. GO Thai
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喜欢吃泰国餐的你，又怎么可以错过 GO Thai 呢？这家餐馆是由一位泰国家庭主妇所经营的。他们的 Khao Kha Moo猪脚饭可是又香又软嫩，搭配白饭超赞！此外，饭后就来吃点泰国甜品- Thap Thim Krop 吧！Thap Thim Krop 是泰式刨冰，在大热天吃这道甜品可是非常解暑呢！
招牌美食: Khao Kha Moo + Thap Thim Krop
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营业时间: 每天 10am-10pm
地址:  187, Jalan SS2/24, 47300 Petaling Jaya
网站: GO Thai
电话: 012-289 1922
Feature Image Credit: The Augmented Cafe & Foodadvisor.my


10 Mouth-Watering Burnt Cheesecakes To Hunt Down In Klang Valley

Cheesecakes might be overrated, but we still love them. Each of us have our own favourite version. For instance, some might prefer their cheesecakes dense and rich, whilst others might lean towards having them light and fluffy with an inch of cracker crust on the bottom. It is one of those desserts that we can never get bored of, especially when it is baked right.
With that being said, the Burnt Cheesecake is an on-going food trend in KL that we foresee won’t run out of style. This decadent dessert is known for its dense texture that just melts in the mouth. If you’re already salivating, here’s a list of places you can head to in order to hunt down this creamy dessert:
1. Kohi Yatta

Their version of the dessert has contrasting layers of a light and fluffy interior topped with a burnt crust. With a mouthful of this luscious dessert, I can guarantee you, it’ll send you to cheesecake paradise.
Hours: Sundays-Fridays: 8am-6.30pm, Saturdays: 8am-10pm
Address: Lot 4, Jalan Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Kohi Yatta

2. Milligram Café
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This cute minimalistic café is located at Taman Mayang. Whipping up plenty of desserts daily, you should drop by and try their take on the Basque Burnt Cheesecake. With a good burnt crust, this soft and melt-in-the-mouth dessert is an absolute delight.
Hours: Mondays-Fridays: 11am-11pm, Saturdays-Sundays: 10am-11pm
Address: No 8, Jalan SS26/4, Taman Mayang Jaya
Website: Milligram
3. Huckleberry
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Huckleberry is a popular bakery in Damansara Heights. Serving a cake that looks ever so inviting, this dessert is made with Danish cream cheese topped with a burnt sugar crust. By the sound and looks of it, I am pretty sure that this would convert any non-cheesecake eater to a cheesecake lover. PS: Their cheesecakes are also available at their sister café, Birch.
Hours: Mondays: 7.30am-11pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays: 7.30am-12am, Fridays-Sundays: 7.30am-1am
Address: 2G and 4G Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Huckleberry
4. Pastryfeel
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Inspired by the Spanish way of making the dessert, Pastryfeel’s take on the Burnt Cheesecake is incredibly decadent. It is moist in the centre with spongy walls, delivering a cheesecake that would make us go for seconds.
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays: 12pm – 9pm, Closed on Sundays
Address: No.5, Lot 489-A1,Jalan Sungai Udang
5. Cake Jalan Tiung
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Their Vida Loca burnt cheesecake is a take on the Spanish-style burnt cheesecake. Having more of a custard-like texture in the middle, this glorious dessert is dotted with a tangy raspberry cream, making it an absolute masterpiece.
Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays: 12pm-7pm
Address: 31M, Jln Tg Ampuan Zabedah J 9/J Seksyen 9
Website: Cake Jalan Tiung
6. Souka Bake Shop
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Joining the burnt cheesecake bandwagon, Souka is a bake shop located in the heart of Subang Jaya. You’ll be able to taste each layer of this cheesecake from this Spanish classic which has a creamy centre topped with a brûlée crust. A sensational dessert that always pleases the palate.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: No. 53 Jalan SS15/5A, Subang Jaya
Website: Souka Bake Shop
7. Neighbour’s Coffee Bar
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You can go for their light and airy fuwa fuwa pancakes for starters. But don’t forget to end your food journey with their version of a Burnt Cheesecake. Covered with a beautiful burnt crust on the top and fluffy cheese mousse-like texture on the inside, this is a dessert that is able to satisfy your cheesecake cravings within seconds.
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays: 9am-6pm, Fridays-Sundays: 9am-11pm
Address: A-G-1, Seri Gembira Avenue, No 6, Jalan Senang Ria, Happy Garden
Website: Neighbour’s Coffee Bar
8. Wondermilk
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Wondermilk sells an array of cupcake selections and more at Damansara Uptown. One of the delights that you shouldn’t miss out on is their soft and creamy Burnt Cheesecake. With a charred top to add a smokey flavour and texture, this is a dessert one should never forget.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: 37, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama
Website: Wondermilk
9. BEAM
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Their Basque Burnt Cheesecake is a perfect choice to pair with their black coffee. This masterpiece is so smooth and creamy that it just melts in your mouth like a cloud of cheesy marshmallows.
Hours: Wednesdays-Mondays: 9.30am-5.30pm, Closed on Tuesdays
Address: Jalan Gangsa Sd 5/3b, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Beam
10. Littlepeople
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Spongy on the edges yet creamy in the middle – that’s Littlepeople’s version of a Burnt Cheesecake. Coupled with one of their brews, this luscious dessert is a must to savour after trying their pastas.
Hours: Wednesdays-Mondays: 10am-11pm, Closed on Tuesdays.
Address: Ground Floor 01, Avantas Residences, Jalan Klang Lama, Taman Shanghai
Website: Littlepeople Café
Feature Image Credit: Wondermilk, Pastryfeel, Littlepeople & Milligram


Crave Café Review: Western Fusion Fare With HUGE Portion Sizes To Fill You Up!

Known for its humble Aussie-inspired style, Crave Café offers more than just a cosy spot to hang out in Oasis Square. Located in the heart of Ara Damansara, Crave Café serves up hearty Western dishes with a little bit of an Asian fusion twist too.
Not to mention, it even offers Australia’s famous Toby’s Estate Coffee and Premium Grade Teas, that are out of this world. The coffee makers at this place don’t just use basic coffee beans for their lattes, they incorporate Toby’s coffee beans as well to make a latte unlike any you have had before.
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The ambience is suited for kids as well as there’s even a child-friendly space where kids can enjoy the books, toys, and board games provided. With set lunches offered from 11am-3pm every weekday, it is an absolute delight as well when I found out that their meals start from an affordable RM12 (drinks are included). On a another note, Crave also offers free meals for children with every purchase of an adult meal, during weekends. Isn’t that just great?
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If you are ever stopping by Crave Café, you have to try Crave’s Big Breakfast (RM22) as it comes with two sunny side up eggs, bratwurst sausages, beef bacon, homemade baked beans, roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms served with wholemeal artisan bread. The eggs are made to perfection as you’d get that runny yolk with soft whites. Meanwhile, the proteins were just a little too oily and under seasoned for me. If they did lessen down on the oil, it might have highlighted the juiciness of the sausages and bacon more. A little tweaking could have made the dish more wonderful but it was still a good dish to have for a breakfast delight.
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Moving on, a personal favourite that keeps me coming back for more: the Green Pesto Chicken (RM18).  The dish literally fulfills the definition of Simplicity At Its Best. Rotini is their choice of pasta – it is a form of a spiral pasta. The dish is smothered in a creamy pesto sauce with tender chicken breasts, that are cooked and seasoned properly. Less is definitely more with this dish and I will certainly come back for more.
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Finally, the Crave Signature Aussie Burger (RM22) features their homemade beef patty, topped with beef bacon, cheese, egg, tomato, pineapple, and beetroot. It is also served with a side of fries. This wholesome dish is sure to satiate large appetites. The patty is slightly dry.  However, the beetroot and pineapple gave it a nice kick of a sweet and sourish taste that balances out the dish perfectly. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this dish a shot.

Crave Café
Hours: 8am-5pm, daily
Address: BG03, Oasis Square, 7, Jalan PJU 1A/1C, Ara Damansara
Website: Crave Café
Tel: 03-7734 3192


Save Up All Your $$$ 'Cause Here're The Confirmed KL Concerts For 2018!

When Ed Sheeran announced that he would be holding a concert in Malaysia on November 14, the tickets sold out in a mere period of days. There were thousands of cries and whines, bemoaning the loss of the chance to watch the British pop star croon and further lock his grasp on Malaysian hearts.
Well, never you mind, because 2018 is a year for bigger and better concerts! Here’re some that you should totally save up your hard-earned cash for in 2018.
1. The xx
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If you are into the independent rock music scene, you must have heard of The xx. Comprised of Romey Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith (or Jamie xx), they are known for their masterful minimalist blending of indie pop, indie electronic, dream pop, and electronic pop sounds.
Malaysia will be a leg of their “I See You Tour Asia”. The concert will be held on the 25th of January, 2018, at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC). You can start purchasing your tickets on Ticketpro.
2. Imagine Dragons
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It’s time to begin, isn’t it? The one song that launched the American rock band, Imagine Dragons, into international fame. Ever since It’s Time, Imagine Dragons has yet to take a break from their increasingly catchy tunes that helped them climb the charts, and they are no closer to taking a break just yet.
On January 6, the band will be holding their first ever concert in Malaysia as a leg of their “Evolve World Tour”. They will be performing their hits and interacting with fans at the Malawati Indoor Stadium in Shah Alam. Purchase the tickets online at PR Worldwide Live before it runs out!

3. Jay Chou
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One of the biggest names in the Mandarin music scene, Jay Chou has never failed in acquiring critical and audience approval with each single he releases. He is the Mandopop King, and that name does not come without justification, as he already has more than ten accolades under his belt.
There are two parts to The Invincible World Tours, and one of the legs of the second part is in Malaysia. Jay Chou will be performing for his die-hard fans on the 27th of January, 2018, at Stadium Merdeka!
4. Bruno Mars
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The last time we had a Bruno Mars performance in Malaysia was in 2011—six years ago. Last time, he did not disappoint, giving the best live performance of his hit songs then, along with a live showcase of his dance moves. He gained international recognition when he was featured on B.O.B.’s song, Nothin’ On You, in 2009 and his fame just soared from there.
Next year, he will be returning to Malaysia for the “24k Magic World Tour 2018”. Just 45 minutes after the announcement, the tickets to his concert were already sold out, eliciting complaints from many. Hence, PR Worldwide Live decided to offer more seats, which are still available (at the time of writing). However, it might be best for you to get a ticket online quickly before it runs out again and you will not have a chance to experience the magic he will certainly bestow upon us all.
5. Super Junior (K-Wave 2 Music Festival)
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The first edition of the K-Wave Music Festival was met with an overwhelmingly positive response by hordes of K-Pop fans nationwide, which is why the organisers have decided to hold a 2nd edition. It will be bigger, more exciting, and headlined by more star-studded acts in the Korean music scene. And instead of being held at Sunway Surf Beach, which is admittedly smaller, they will be holding the 2nd edition at Stadium Merdeka on January 13, providing a larger platform for both the performers and the audience.
Joining the lineup of acts involved in this festival are Super Junior, Taeyeon, Mamamoo, Tahiti, Nu’est W, Halo, and A.C.E.—all of them big names in the K-Pop industry! This is the first time Super Junior will be returning to Malaysia since their Super Show 5 Concert in 2013. So what are you waiting for? If you are a die-hard K-Pop fan and admirer of Super Junior or Taeyeon or any other acts in the lineup, grab your tickets quick at Mcalls!
6. Jacky Cheung
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A master in the business of entertainment, Jacky Cheung has had more than 3 decades of showbiz experience under his belt, and one of the reasons for his exploding success is his voice that can bring comfort to many. Six years of hiatus later, Jacky Cheung finally came out of hiding and announced a brand new concert series that spans over 60 cities, one of them being Kuala Lumpur. It will be a two-day concert on January 26 and 27 at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil.
Upon the announcement of his concert series, Malaysian fans began clambering to purchase tickets for themselves to have a chance at seeing this legendary musician in real life, even going as far as queuing up for two days for the tickets. Unfortunately, as of this moment, it is already sold out. If you’re one of the lucky ones, hope you enjoy this rare chance of getting to hear him sing live! If you’re not, then you can always keep a lookout and see if the ticket outlets are offering any chance to purchase tickets!
7. James Blunt
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Ever heard of Goodbye My Lover? Or a more popular song called You’re Beautiful? Well, these are both sung by James Blunt and responsible for his launch into worldwide fame. Recently, James Blunt has released a new album, The Afterlove, to continue blessing us with his unique voice, and in support for this album, he will include Southeast Asia in “The Afterlove Tour”.
This is his first tour since his extensive “Moon Landing Tour” back in 2014 and 2015. One part of his tour in Southeast Asia includes Malaysia, which will be on March 25 at Genting Highlands Resort Arena. The ticketing details are not available yet, but you can follow the event’s Facebook page to keep yourself updated!
8. Fleet Foxes
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Fleet Foxes are not mainstream, but this band is quite renowned in the indie music scene. Their first EP, unfortunately, flopped, but their second EP, Sun Giant, saved them and further, their self-titled debut album bolstered their place in the indie music scene.
For the first time ever, Fleet Foxes are coming to Malaysia next year on January 16. They will be performing at KL Live, where fans can expect live performance of tracks from their third album, Crack-Up, and maybe even some older songs back from their Sun Giant era. To get tickets, you can head over to the Ticketpro website!
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[DKL REVIEWS] Masterchef Asia's Marcus Low Dishes On MadHatter Desserts' Bestsellers

When we first stepped into MadHatter Desserts, we were greeted by its owner—runner-up of Masterchef Asia, Marcus Low. The bespectacled guy was wearing what must be his favourite hat. He’s worn this very hat during the filming of the show, at press interviews and now even whilst he’s busying himself around his new café.
Perhaps he wears it for luck, after all that hat’s rested on his head through all of the recent major milestones in his life, even now with the opening of MadHatter Desserts in Damansara Uptown. One thing’s for sure though, he doesn’t need any luck when it comes to his food because that comes from pure passion and dedication, nothing else.
We would know, for we had the chance to see the chef in action as he expertly whipped up our plated desserts during a recent review at MadHatter Desserts.
Claypot Rice (RM25)

This plated dessert is comprised of glutinous rice & barley warm pudding, rice milk jelly, rice crunch, bamboo leaf foam and rice milk snow ice. When asked how often does this dish gets ordered, Marcus jokingly quipped, “A little bit too often.” He told us how this dish is a difficult task, so much so that when an order for the Claypot Rice comes in, everybody in the kitchen chips in to help.
It has a nice smokey taste to it which is not very common in sweet desserts. “I use Apple Wood chips to smoke it and it gives a really light, sweet smoke,” Marcus explained. The inspiration for the dish actually came about when Marcus was at a plate shop and discovered many pretty claypots. “I saw a claypot and got the inspiration to use it to contain a dessert. The idea is to have a monochromatic dish, one ingredient and one colour,” he said.

Bubur Cha Cha (RM23)

The next plated dessert was one Marcus found more confidence in replicating each time, as compared to the former. It is made up of sweet potato cake, pumpkin brûlée, coconut pearls and bubur cha cha ice cream. It’s pretty much the cake version of bubur cha cha, accompanied by a light and creamy ice cream.
Marcus told us how the coconut caviar is coconut purée set with agar agar and that gives it the appearance of tiny round coconut pearls. “As for the pumpkin brûlée, it is pumpkin mixed in with milk, blended and set with an agent. It has a pudding-like texture to it.” The final touch is the gula melaka foam with coconut gel on the side. This dish, like the Bubur Cha Cha, is meant to be eaten as it is served because of the elements which melts fairly quick.

Chocolate Heaven (RM17)

Next, we tried out the counter desserts. Personally, I’m not much of a chocolate fan but the rest of the team were and they found that the caramelised white chocolate is not overtly rich as caramel has a tendency of being, whereas the cake is soft and creamy.
Marcus explained how the dessert comprises of 4 types of chocolates—caramelised white chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark. It was a nice blend of chocolate and no flavour was trying too hard to compete against the other. “It’s my idea of trying to pull together all the types of chocolates into one dessert,” Marcus said, of the Chocolate Heaven.
Pistachio, Passionfruit & Green Tea (RM17)

When we were presented with the Pistachio, Passionfruit & Green Tea, I told Marcus how green tea desserts in Malaysia tend to be too sweet and the resulting taste is somewhat artificial. Marcus then explained that he’s not much of a fan of green tea himself and that’s why this dessert has a rich nutty flavour to it. It’s actually from a secret ingredient: a touch of quality pistachio paste.
The resulting dish is a green tea cake with pistachio mousse and a passion fruit curd in the centre. It’s definitely an acquired taste and has a hint of an herby flavour to it. It’s good for those who do not have much of a sweet tooth and interestingly, the tiniest element of the dish—the fresh flower—also adds a nice layer of crunch.
Watermelon & Assam Tart (RM15)

This tart is a piece of watermelon with a mint gelée on top, followed by a vanilla sponge which has been soaked in assam juice. It is followed by an assam curd and a vanilla tart. “The idea is basically to replicate watermelon in a plastic bag with assam, something you would normally get at fruit stalls,” Marcus said.
It’s not something you would find at any ol’ cafe, perhaps simply because not many dessert chefs would incorporate assam into a sweet dish. For me, the flavour combo works. For the rest of the team, not so much. They found the assam vanilla sponge’s flavours a bit too strong and they were not accustomed to assam in a dessert. For those who like the taste of assam (even on its own), you would be able to enjoy this dessert better.
Passionfruit & Miso Tart (RM15)

The final dish had an interesting element mixed in: tauchu. Now, this, I can say with confidence, that I’ve never tried. The dessert features a passion fruit gel which is nice and tart. It is followed by a miso panna cotta. “The only reason why we call it miso is because it’s more relatable. What we actually use is tauchu. So it is miso, but I’m using the local ones to hone the idea that we use local products,” Marcus said.
The dish is followed by a passion fruit gelée and a passion fruit and miso ganache. The resulting dessert is nice and citrusy. It is salty from the white miso and sour from the passion fruit. Warning: the first bite from this dessert might be a little bit of a shock. Savoury-sour desserts are after all not for everyone considering how desserts are typically sweet. Don’t knock it before you try it though. You might just find the taste growing on you by the second bite.

In the first few minutes of meeting Marcus, he comes across as soft-spoken and a man of not many words. His food, though, speaks volumes. No, they may not be portioned big but you don’t expect to leave this place feeling full to the brim. What you can expect though are desserts that’re far from just throwing some simple ingredients together.
You can head to any ol’ bakery and get yourself a vanilla cake or chocolate tiramisu, that’s fine. But if you want to try something out-of-the-box and dishes that’ll spark conversations, then MadHatter Desserts is one place worth your time.
MadHatter Desserts
Hours: Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-11pm, Wednesday-Monday: 12pm-10pm. (Closed on Tuesdays).
Address: Jalan SS21/60, Damansara Utama
Website: MadHatter Desserts


This Hotel Is About To Launch In KL—Here're Their Exclusive Summer Deals!

Travelodge Hotels brands itself as a home away from home and pictures of the space alone has us nodding our heads in agreement.
We like how it’s upbeat, vibrant and there are splashes of bright colours all around. There are numerous branches all around the world, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.
Now, Travelodge Hotels is set to unveil its KL outlets in Bukit Bintang and Central Market in late August.
The Bukit Bintang outlet is located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and is a stone’s throw away from major shopping malls in the city as well as the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Jalan Alor, which is known for its hawker food and seafood restaurants.

More than that, the lodging is catered for business travelers too, as it’s in close proximity to Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan where the key commercial buildings are located.
As for the Central Market outlet, it’s located right in the heart of Chinatown, Petaling Street and you can shop to your heart’s content during your stay there.
Both hotels come with rooms that are soundproofed and there are added perks like a coffee/tea maker, a crib/infant bed and other basic facilities like daily housekeeping.

In conjunction with its upcoming official opening, Travelodge Hotels will have its very own summer season sale and travelers can enjoy exclusive deals when bookings are made from July 16-31. The exclusive deals include sales of up to 50% off and stays can be enjoyed between July 5-December 30, 2018.
To secure this discount, customers can make their bookings through the travelodgehotels.asia site can enter the SUMMERSALE promo code and check the rates and hotel room availability. TravelodgeR members will get an additional discount of up to 15%. If you’re not one, you can register online for free to enjoy the exclusive perks immediately.

Travelodge Hotels’ affordable prices are in line with Travelodge Asia’s vision which is to cater to a new breed of urban explorers who are looking to stay at central locations without having to fork out a huge sum. They’re the sort to get out of their room and tire themselves out in exploring the city only to be able to return home to their plush hotel bed.
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Every Gamer's Dream Come True—M'sia's First Virtual Reality Hub Opens In Sunway Giza

Have you ever tried putting on an oculus rift gear or any virtual reality headgear for that matter? If not, then you’re about to be in for a treat because the first ever virtual reality hub is now open in Sunway Giza!
What’s a virtual reality hub, you ask? It is a place where gamers and non-gamers alike can experience a cool experience-stimulated gaming adventure. It is controlled by a VR gear and the “hub” itself is in fact an empty room whereby players can express themselves freely and live out their gamer dreams, fighting off “monsters” or kicking a “villain” in the shins.
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VRPortal is responsible for bringing to life the first ever virtual reality hub in Malaysia and it is set to be an interesting experience. Once you put on a VR gear, you will be submerged into the world of games where you yourself will be able to act out the role of a player in a game.
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Each participant is given a room solely to themselves and there are 13 different 8′ x 10′ stations available at the hub. Don’t worry about walking into walls either because the hub is equipped with a Chaperone system. What this means is that you would be aware of your position in the room even when you’re deep within the VR world. If you find yourself approaching a wall, the Chaperone system will project a blue hologram of obstacle inside the game to notify the player. How cool is that?!
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As players will be wearing a VR gear, they are advised to wear contact lenses as the likelihood of lens flare will be high while you are immersed in the VR world. Should you prefer to wear your glasses, it might hinder you from experiencing the real deal as well as minimise your VR experience.
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If you prefer sitting down while you’re gaming, you can opt for the chairs as well! The cool part is there are certain interactive games that allow you to communicate with your peers in the next cubicle. There’s a built-in-mic at the station and you can also see the other player’s actions through their gaming avatars. It would no doubt liven your experience here as you battle your friend to the end!
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The selection of current games available at the hub are categorised by different genres including family, interactive, shooting and horror.
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In order to play, you’d have to book a VR session and wait for a confirmation call before scheduling a date and time when you can come in to play. Remember to bring your friends so you guys can have an awesome session together and see who winds up emerging as the true VR victor!
Feature Image Credit: VRPortal


香港高人气Go FULL 韩式餐馆入驻KL 了！爆馅酥脆三文治必吃！

香港爆红的韩国爆馅三文治 入驻KL 啦！！！ 这家韩国Fusion 餐馆的首家分店就开在KL 的Solaris Hartamas~  他们的爆馅三文治可是非常高人气哦~  喜欢韩国餐的你千万别错过。

这家名为『高呼Go Full 』的韩式餐馆是由香港人开设的，并曾被多家香港媒体报导以及推荐过。还曾被选为『2016香港10大最佳韩国餐厅』。是不是来头很大勒？！这里专门售卖韩国潮流美食，以韩国结合亚洲的美食概念为主。店内装潢设计也都是给人比较新潮的感觉。

Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL而他们家的 三文治更是广受欢迎，堪比韩国爆红的Isaac Toast。三文治的面包很酥脆，内陷更是丰盛到要满出来，必须张大口才能咬到所有内陷啊！Cheese更是放得一点都不吝啬，整个爆馅的三文治绝对让你欲罢不能。
Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL
Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL
Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL

你不用担心味道不够韩国道地，因为Go Full的厨师都是经验丰富的。厨师也大胆创新，保留食物的韩式风味之余，也加入一些香港和亚洲的美食元素，但味道却出乎意料的Match。所以，在这里你可以品尝到韩国的味道啦～保证你高呼 吃！到！饱！
Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL
Image Credit: 吉隆坡美食猎人 Gourmet Hunter KL
连饮料也超好喝的说！他们的花生酱Milkshake 甜而不腻，冰凉凉的。这里也有提供一些酒精如：Cocktails，Corona、Somersby apple及Carsberg。不止好喝，卖相也很吸引人。至于价钱方面，小编就觉得有点偏高啦～ Lunch Set就很划算哦～但是不管啦！是香港高人气的韩国美食耶，先试了再说啦！
地址：No.13, Jalan Solaris 2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
联络号码：011-1111 1638
营业时间：每天, 11AM-11PM
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Softsrve推出全马第一家冰淇淋概念馆，顾客可以自由客制化自己的冰淇淋口味！

最近非常受欢迎的冰淇淋店Softsrve刚刚在吉隆坡市中心开设了他们的第4家分店。而且这家分店可不是一般的雪糕店，而是家迷你概念馆（mini concept store）哦！
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Softsrve Mini Concept Store位于Pavilion的一楼（Lot TL1.108.00）。这家迷你概念馆每个月都会有4种不同口味的冰淇淋，而最重要的是顾客们可以自由选择和搭配自己喜欢的口味组合哦！
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Softsrve Mini Concept Store是全马第一家冰淇淋概念馆，顾客可以从每个月Softsrve推出的4种口味中自由创造自己喜欢的口味。
每个月Softsrve都会在他们的脸书专页公布当月的冰淇淋口味，而这个月则有他们的最畅销的牛奶蜜瓜口味、奶油苏打口味、玫瑰荔枝口味和葡萄酸奶口味哦！
Image Credit: Softserve
Image Credit: Softserve
每个月顾客们都可以期待不一样的可口冰淇淋，既好吃又有趣！
Softsrve Mini @Pavilion Elite
营业时间: 每天 10am-10pm
地址: Lot TL1.108.00, Level 1, Pavilion KL
网址: Softserve Mini
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Sunway Group has a latest attraction, an 80K sq ft bridge full of dining choices

Sunway Pyramid has always been my go-to shopping mall whenever I make plans to meet up with friends or to just go shopping on my own.
Hence, I was pretty excited when I heard about “The Link”, a retail and dining zone with a million-dollar view launched by Sunway Pyramid.
Nestled in an 80,000 sq ft. space between one of the busiest areas of Sunway Pyramid and the newly refurbished Sunway Pyramid Hotel and Sunway Resort, The Link provides a space for shoppers to relax, recuperate, and have a good time.
Walking through the stretch of restaurants myself, it felt like I was walking down the aisle thanks to the use of sophisticated white and black, green plants, and great lighting. The surroundings and atmosphere were vibrant, energetic, and elegant.

HC Chan, Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO shared at its launch that The Link provides greater connectivity that in return creates a synergy that gives more options for visitors.
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Not to mention, this strategic location overlooks what Sunway calls a “million-dollar view”, encompassing lush greenery, lakes, the ever-popular Sunway Lagoon, and the landscape of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur from various restaurants along the stretch.
A landing area is also designated for those who want to stop and take the time to soak in the view through wall-to-ceiling glass windows. (Or get some good Insta-worthy pictures!)
The Link can be accessed via various points from Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Pyramid Hotel, Sunway Resort as well as a side entrance from Sunway Lagoon.
Exciting news for foodies
When I saw the stretch of local and international cuisines, my heart skipped a beat. With all the food options, I felt right at home at The Link.
Located at the start of the stretch, there were the popular and much sought-after dining outlets, such as Din Tai Fung, Haidilao, Memorie Café, Nanyang Café, Tonkatsu by Ma Maison, The Owls Cafe, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shake, The Resort Cafe, and Grand Imperial Restaurant.
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To give a little insight into some of the restaurants that are located at The Link, Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant after having originally been founded as a cooking oil retail business in 1958.  Today, it’s a well-loved family dining spot for Chinese cuisine.
Meanwhile, with over 20 years of development, Haidilao has become a world-renowned catering enterprise. By the end of June 30, 2020, Haidilao had launched 935 chain restaurants across China, Singapore, the US, South Korea, Japan, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia.
Another option for Chinese cuisine is the Grand Imperial Restaurant, established in 2008, which specialises in Chinese fine cuisine.
For something different, Memorie Cafe offers a variety of Portuguese cuisine, with each of its ingredients and sources well-mixed, following a prescribed “formula.”
Bringing it back to what’s familiar to our local tastebuds, Nanyang Cafe is a Malaysian-based fusion gastronomic culinary brand that bases its culinary essence on the amalgamation of the unique palate of Nanyang cuisine and the rich-in-heritage Malaysian Chinese cuisine.
The Owls Cafe strives to provide fusion meals that interlace Malaysian flavours with western styles. The cafe serves a variety of waffles, brunch, pasta, and speciality coffee.
Taking inspiration from Asia’s lively food halls packed with a hive of activities and aromas, The Resort Café is a canvas of Malaysian, Asian, and international cultures. This venue, located at the lobby level of Sunway Resort, serves eight main themes that dominate its various buffet offerings. A la carte menus are also available.
Next, Tonkatsu by Ma Maison exclusively serves a variety of Tonkatsu dishes, which are breaded deep-fried pork cutlets that are popular in Japan. To date, there are a total of 16 outlets across Japan, five outlets in Malaysia, and nine outlets in Singapore.
Those craving something Western can head to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Interestingly, the name “Black Tap” is a reference to those black tap handles that you find in craft beer bars. In serving juicy burgers, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes only uses a griddle, and never a grill.
Whisky aficionados can stop by The Chamber to unwind and fitness enthusiasts can explore the newly opened Sports Direct.
Featured Image Credit: Sunway Group
The Link, Sunway Pyramid shopping mall
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact: +603 7494 3100
Website: https://www.sunwaypyramid.com/experience-the-link


What APW Bangsar Is Doing With 25,600 Lettuce Heads This Weekend

APW Quarter Market, like its name suggests, will be a quarterly market held 4 times a year, with its inaugural one happening from March 30-31, 2019.
While they have hosted pre-loved vendors in the past, this is their first time organising a market fully supporting homegrown entrepreneurs.
Image Credit: APW Bangsar
Some of the highlights for the 2-day market include a lettuce maze, an open mic session and a spicy ramen eating competition.
The lettuce maze, a.k.a. Lettuce Land is the first of its kind in Malaysia and will feature 25,600 lettuce heads in total!
APW Bangsar has collaborated with Cultiveat, an urban farm, to form a maze in KL which you can technically take a bite out of. It’s also designed to be both Insta-friendly and quirky at the same time.

Image Credit: APW Bangsar
Daniel Adams of APW shared with DiscoverKL that this maze will fill up an entire space at the bazaar and we anticipate it looking like something right out of Alice In Wonderland!
Update: Daniel has since informed us that guests can also obtain these lettuce heads for free. All you’ll have to do is follow Cultiveat on Instagram to score 1 lettuce head OR purchase any item (no minimum amount) at any one of the restaurants at the bazaar to receive 3 lettuce heads for free. Alternatively, complete an offline survey about Cultiveat to receive 3 complimentary lettuce heads!
Besides that, there will also be an open mic session on Saturday, March 30, from 12-2pm and 5-7pm.
16 acts in total will be performing during the separate 2-hour sessions and we were told that some of the acts are more experienced singers, while others are merely undiscovered performers looking to showcase some of their original works.
Either way, it will be a treat, especially for those who enjoy open mic sessions.
Meanwhile, those with stomachs of steel can look forward to a spicy ramen eating competition.
The mechanics of the contest is simple enough:
Eat 3 bowls of Samyang 2x Spicy noodles and be the first to finish. The winner walks away with a cash prize of RM200.
The Spicy Ramen Eating competition will be held on Sunday, March 31, from 5.30pm onwards.
The confirmed participating vendors at the APW Quarter Market range from stores selling beautiful handmade artisan soaps to traditional batik garments.
Here are some of the vendors that you should look out for, including what they are known for:
Image Credit: APW Bangsar
Pantun Pins, for their quirky pins and labels.
Folio Bangsar, for their cocktails and Unami Bomb.
Oh Daily Dessert, for their cream puffs and donuts.
Pies Unlimited, for their black pepper steak pies.
ChaCha Life, for their handcrafted kombuchas
Baked KL, for their Brown Cow Brownies.
APW Quarter Market
When: March 30-31, 2019 (Sat & Sun), 10am-8pm
Where: 29, Jalan Riong, APW, Bangsar
Feature Image Credit: APW Bangsar


Up Your V-Day Game With These Glow In The Dark Flowers That Lasts Up To 10 Years

Flowers are a major aspect of Valentine’s Day and every February 14th, men around the world would present the women in their life with bouquets of blooms as a way to show their love. The only problem lies in the flowers itself dying after several days. What was once a lovely gift is now transferred to the dumpster. Hence, why not think ahead and get some everlasting flowers instead?
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Lately, the trend has been to purchase flowers that are preserved and can withstand the test of time. Snowy Flower is one such distributor and their flowers not only last up to 10 years (due to preservation), they are also glow in the dark! Snowy Flowers are real flowers and their buds will close after spraying some water on it. They will bloom again once they are dry.
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
From January 23-February 15, Snowy Flower will be showcasing their flowers at Pavilion KL Tokyo Street Level 6 and more than 15 types of real fresh flowers and dried flowers will be on display. The sight of the flowers itself is breathtaking and besides purchasing some blooms, you can also enjoy the lovely decor in the outlet. Get all types of flowers, from glass-encased ones to those with figurines such as Mickey Mouse. the Chipmunks, Stitch and Totoro.
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Image Credit: Snowy Flower Facebook page
Snowy Flower
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: Pavilion KL Tokyo Street Level 6
Website: Snowy Flower


We were invited to try out Sunway Putra Hotel’s exclusive Christmas menu, here’s what we think

Recently, we were invited by Sunway Putra Hotel to try out their exclusive Christmas menu at their hotel, that’s situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
As soon as we reached the 9th floor, we’re immediately greeted by a bunch of Christmas decorations scattered throughout the Atrium Lounge.
There’s even a handcrafted Snowman in the middle, which we did not manage to take a picture of, unfortunately, because we had to prioritise satiating our lunchtime hunger.

As we walked into Coffee House, where the buffet takes place, the first thing we noticed was that most of the desserts looked as if they were put together by Oompa-Loompas from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Other than that, we were told that the buffet has 130 dishes ranging from seafood, cutlets, pastries, soups, and more.

Seeing as to how it’s physically impossible for a team of two to try all 130 dishes, here are our comments on the dishes we did try for ourselves.
For our first dish, we got ourselves a portion of beef wellington, a beef fillet wrapped in puff pastry. While we liked how juicy and flavourful the meat was, we wished that the cut was a little cleaner since ours was a little crumbly.
The roast turkey was a little bland and on the dry side, but slapping on a bit of black pepper sauce helps. If you’re not a big fan of chicken breasts, then the blandness of the turkey might not be something that would pique your interest.

The lamb ribs were by far our favourite. It’s both juicy, tender, and goes well with a spoonful of mint sauce which gives the lamb a tangy and refreshing taste.
Once we’re done with the main course of our choosing, we head towards the middle of Coffee House, where most of the desserts are at.
We had the bread butter pudding and found the small gummy bits as well as raisins to be a nice touch. We wished the pudding sauce was a tad bit sweeter, though.

There’s an assortment of mousse, which includes flavours like strawberry, blueberry, and mango as well as pastries like cakes and cupcakes, too. While they were all beautifully decorated, some of them were a little dry on the inside so we recommend having a mix of cream and cake in every bite.
Alternatively, there’s also a shaved ice machine if you’re looking for something sweet and refreshing.
This particular menu, which is part of the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner, is exclusively available only at the Coffee House on December 24 and 25, 2022. It’s open to both adults (RM159+) and children (RM79.50+) from 7PM to 10PM.
If you’re looking for a place to spend your Christmas Holiday, you could also opt for their 3DN2 Joyful Stay & Feast (RM768+), where you and your family can stay from December 24 to 26 at Sunway Putra Hotel’s Deluxe room.

They’re also having the Christmas Day International Buffet Hi-Tea from 12:30PM to 4:30PM on the same day. It’s slightly cheaper for adults (RM129) and children (RM64.50), too!
Sunway Putra Hotel is also offering the 3D2N Happy New You Stay and Dine (from RM888+) and the 2D1N Happy New You with KLCC View (RM669+) if you don’t have plans for the New Years’ celebrations.
Sunway Putra Hotel
Location: Sunway Putra Mall, 100, Jalan Putra, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact Number: 03-4040 9888
Website: https://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-putra