CNY Decors & Deals To Look Forward To At These 12 Shopping Malls In Klang Valley

For those who intend to stay in town during Chinese New Year instead of balik kampung, shopping malls would be an ideal place for the entire family to spend some time together. You can opt to shop till you drop at these 12 shopping malls in Klang Valley with their elaborate decors and exclusive deals.
1. Da:Men
Image Credit: Da:Men Facebook page
Image Credit: Da:Men Facebook page
Da:Men shopping mall’s CNY 2017 decor revolves around prosperity in the Year of the Rooster. They have curated a special calligraphy art exhibition featuring 68 pieces of 5-feet high rooster calligraphy art by Mr Tee Ying Jie. This exhibition is an exclusive collaboration with INTI Centre of Art & Design and guests of Da:Men can enjoy it from now till February 12.
You can also opt to snap a creative photo with the beautiful decorations in the mall and hashtag it with #prosperityselfie and tag @damenmall on Instagram to stand a chance to walk away with some prizes. Alternatively, you can also shop up to RM188 in a single receipt to walk away with some prizes like a Panasonic Rice Cooker or a Khind Air Fryer. These deals are available up till January 20th.
2. Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
Image Credit: Sunway Pyramid Facebook page
Image Credit: Sunway Pyramid Facebook page
This year, Sunway Pyramid’s  CNY theme is Mai Zao Gai which translates to ‘do not let great bargains or opportunities run away’. Their decor includes a 4-storeys high structure of stores that resembles the yesteryears. Colourful rooster sculptures, lanterns, and red painted walls create a good photo op and walking through it will make one feel nostalgic too.
Some deals that Sunway Pyramid guests can look forward to include a pair of free Parenthood Playland tickets and a buy 1 free 1 cushion set from Banila Co. All these deals can be obtained on January 22 and all you have to do is look out for the Leo Lion, take a photo with him in front of the respective stores, upload the photo on social media and flash it in the store in order to redeem it.
3. Empire Shopping Gallery
Image Credit: Empire Shopping Gallery Facebook page
Image Credit: Empire Shopping Gallery Facebook page
At Empire Shopping Gallery, you can take a trip back in time as you step into their Imperial Gardens. The way it is built almost resembles a serene Chinese garden complete with faux greenery, lanterns and a garden of flowers.
As for deals, you can spend RM188 in a single receipt and get a set of vivid angpow packets, spend RM388 and receive a two piece bowl and chopstick set OR a RM20 ESG cash voucher. These deals are available while stocks last.

4. 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Image Credit: 1 Utama Facebook page
Image Credit: 1 Utama Facebook page
1 Utama has transformed their concourse into a walkway with lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Stalls are positioned on each side of the walkway and they sell anything from knick knacks to CNY cookies. As part of their #OngMali theme, 1 Utama guests can download the mall’s mobile app (1 Utama) and follow 1 Utama’s Instagram page (@1Utama) to redeem an auspicious gift at the social media redemption counter in the Ground Floor Highstreet area.
On top of that, those who spend between RM300-RM599.99 will receive an angpow set while those spending between RM600-RM1199.99 will get an angpow set and a Chinese ceramic mug. Spendings upwards of RM1200 will get you an angpow set and a festive bowl set.
5. Subang Parade
Image Credit: Subang Parade Facebook page
Image Credit: Subang Parade Facebook page
Subang Parade’s festive tunnel is filled with gongs and this area makes for a good photo opportunity. Stalls are also positioned around the concourse area for guests to purchase items like hampers and CNY snacks.
Subang Parade guests can also redeem 2 sets of exclusive angpows by spending RM138-RM188 in a single receipt or maximum of 2 accumulated receipts. By spending RM188.01 and above in a single receipt or maximum of two accumulated receipts, you can redeem 3 sets of red packets.
6. Mid Valley
Image Credit: Mid Valley Facebook page
Image Credit: Mid Valley Facebook page
Take a walk through Mid Valley’s Chinatown which is decorated with floral lanterns that are a stunning alternative to the classic red versions. There are also blooms lining the concourse pathways and it is filled with stalls selling anything from home decor, modern and traditional apparels as well as delicious festive delicacies including the famous dragon beard candy.
Some of the deals offered by Mid Valley’s tenants are Purple Cane Tea Art’s hamper sets which are sold at 35% off and Skin Soul’s free giveaway of their limited edition sample kits, which will be available until January 23rd.
7. The Gardens
Image Credit: The Gardens
Image Credit: The Gardens
The Gardens’ CNY themed decor includes a showcasing of the classic elegance of the yesteryears and it is complete with lattice designs which is essentially an elaborate yet intricate criss-crossed framework. The resulting design is an abstract work of art and it is also complemented by beautiful blooms.
Guests of The Gardens can redeem a pair of specially designed ceramic jars and a pack of festive packets by spending RM900 and above in a single receipt. By spending RM380 and above in a single receipt, you can redeem a pack of festive packets. Redemptions are limited to 250 per day and they are available until February 5th.
8. The Curve
Image Credit: The Curve Facebook page
Image Credit: The Curve Facebook page
The Curve turns their Centre Court into their own version of the Hall of Supreme Harmony which is the largest throne room hall built in Beijing’s Forbidden City. 14 feet high pillars are also intricately carved with patterns of Chinese dragons. The majestic decor is complemented by small stalls featuring items like jewelry, CNY snacks and festive garments.
Deals that guests can look forward to is a set of the ‘Empress’ Imperial’ angpows with a spending of RM138 and above in a maximum of 2 receipts. An elegant Imperial Banquet Set can also be redeemed with a minimum spending of RM388.
9. Sunway Putra Mall
Image Credit: Sunway Putra Mall Facebook page
Image Credit: Sunway Putra Mall Facebook page
Sunway Putra Mall is inspired by the ancient charm of the grand Shanghai Town and that is how they came up wih the concept of The Splendour of Spring for CNY. The elegance of the yesteryears complemented by modern staples such as the replica of the likes of an HSBC bank makes the decor one-of-a-kind.
Guests who spend RM300 in 2 receipts can redeem a set of limited edition Prosperity angpows. With a spending of RM700 in 3 receipts, you can redeem an exclusive rooster plush toy. Meanwhile, if you’re buying big ticket items in Sunway Putra Mall and your total accumulation of 5 receipts comes up to RM1,800, you can redeem a gold pendant.
10. Quill City Mall
Image Credit: Quill City Mall Facebook page
Image Credit: Quill City Mall Facebook page
Quill City Mall takes a page out of olden day Shanghai to create their theme of A Reunion of Timeless Tales with unique decors that reminds one of Shanghai. Olden day antiques used back in the 1920’s are placed around the main court of the mall to evoke a sense of nostalgia. There are also lanterns and blossom trees all around. In fact, there is a specific wishing tree where guests can toss a red ribbon high into the air and allow it to fall among the branches of the tree.
Foodies will enjoy Quill City Mall’s festive promotions including The Chicken Rice Shop’s special lunch break promotion of their nyonya pai tee (RM8.90) where you can get the 2nd plate at only RM2. Besides that, purchasing a salted egg yolk crispy chicken at Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks will earn you an exclusive set of angpows.
11. Suria KLCC
Image Credit: Suria KLCC Facebook page
Image Credit: Suria KLCC Facebook page
Suria KLCC’s A Homecoming Reunion CNY theme is based on the Peranakan Heritage. According to Suria KLCC’s Facebook page, Chinese New Year is all about family reunions and togetherness which is celebrated by the Peranakan community as well.
Guests of Suria KLCC who spends RM800 or more in a single receipt can obtain exquisite Suria KLCC gifts. The top weekend spender of Suria KLCC on January 21st and 22nd will also receive a pendant from Luk Fook Jewelry.
12. Nu Sentral
Image Credit: Nu Sentral Facebook page
Image Credit: Nu Sentral Facebook page
Nu Sentral’s olden day decor features a classic decor complete with “shophouses” and old bikes. The decor is meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia and it is decorated with stalls selling festive garments and more.
One of the deals offered by Nu Sentral’s Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear London is a free RM200 voucher with a minimum purchase of RM250. You can also bring home a bath towel for free when you spend upwards of RM250 at F.O.S Parkson Nu Sentral.
Feature Image Credit: Sunway Putra Mall Facebook page


6 ways to maximise a 1-day trip to the 940,000 sq ft i-City theme park, Shah Alam

So, you want to go on an outing but only have one day to spare, and you’ve chosen i-City theme park, Shah Alam as your destination.
Alright, that’s a very specific scenario that might not apply to you, but let’s be real: if you could efficiently ride every appealing attraction in the span of one day without too much worry, you would.
Here’s our guide to maximising your one day at i-City theme park, Shah Alam, specifically, based on our personal experience in doing the same.
1. Shortlist what attractions you’re interested in before you go.
There’s no shortage of attractions at i-City theme park, ranging from kid-friendly to fun-for-the-family and thrillseeker types.
In fact, there’s an entire list on i-City’s website for all their attractions, which makes it a little easier for you to plan your trip.

However, the downside is that you can’t click into each attraction’s name to learn more about them, so Google would be your best friend here.
That being said, the list might also be a little outdated in terms of the total attractions available, so calling up the i-City customer service team would be good for making confirmations.
2. Take note of the opening times for your shortlisted rides.
When we arrived, we belatedly realised that we had not properly checked the opening times for the rides and attractions we were interested in, and had arrived a little too early for some of them.

That meant that we had to spontaneously turn our plans around, which thankfully still worked out well enough.
But if you want to avoid a similar situation (and a good 15 minutes of head-scratching and debating), it’s best to know the opening times of your shortlisted attractions, and even call up i-City’s customer service to confirm that you’ve got the right information.
3. Find out updated prices of each shortlisted attraction before you go.
If you’re not buying the All Day Happyness Pass (2-To-Go), which lets you access most of the rides once in i-City without additional charges, then you’d want to know how much each attraction costs beforehand.
This is because i-City exclusively uses i-Points (1 i-Point = RM1) as currency in the theme park, facilitated through the i-City Superapp.

Each attraction will cost a specific amount of i-Points, which means you’ll need to top up your i-City Superapp digital wallet balance to ride.
Having a rough estimate of the amount you plan to spend is good, because you don’t want to top up too little (and have to keep on topping up later), or top up too much (because you cannot cash out your remaining balance).
4. Alternatively, you can opt to just buy the all day pass.
We bought the All Day Happyness Pass which gave us access to a lot of the main attractions at i-City, although only for one entry each. It also did not include entry to Red Carpet 2, the wax museum.
Admittedly, it’s convenient because this takes away the need to top up the balance in your digital wallet, unless you want to ride an attraction again or go for one that isn’t in the package.

However, after experiencing what it had to offer, our verdict was that purchasing only what you need (like in point #3) is more economical.
A good one-third or more of the rides in the All Day Happyness Pass were kid-oriented, which meant our group of adults couldn’t fully utilise the pass.
So depending on the group you’re going with, it might be better to just go on specific shortlisted rides and top up your digital wallet accordingly, if having fun on a budget is important to you.
5. Download the i-City Superapp before you go.
This is where all the magic happens, you could say. It gives you the information about i-City that you seek, hosts the digital wallet you’ll need to use, and allows you to connect with the community in i-City to get questions answered.

In it, you can also get an updated map of the theme park to get a better understanding of the layout, useful for if you want to minimise back-and-forth walking to search for an attraction.
Unfortunately, the map isn’t interactive, so you still need to do a bit of direction-adjusting yourself when exploring the place.
6. Know your food options ahead of time.
There are quite a few eateries along the edges of i-City theme park such as KFC and Subway, but for more options, there’s Central Walk, a proper shopping strip.
We recommend knowing what you’d like to eat and where to find it before you immerse yourself in the fun, because it’s easy to lose track of time in the theme park.
A late lunch isn’t so bad, but missing a proper dinner time is a little more punishing, as the stores may close earlier than you’d think.
Plus, the benefit of planning what to eat is so you won’t waste precious time mulling over what to eat, because we all know that’s one of life’s biggest concerns, every time.
i-City Theme Park, Shah Alam
Address: Persiaran Multimedia, i-City 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Contact: 03-5521 8800
Website: https://www.i-city.my/themepark/


Korea's Famous F&B Brand, Isaac Toast Will Officially Open In KL—We Can't "Bread" For It!

Isaac Toast & Coffee is a well-known sandwich and toast shop originating from Seoul. It officially opened its doors in 2003 and till this date, still sees long queues at most of its 700+ outlets across South Korea.
So what exactly is the pull factor for Isaac Toast & Coffee?
Image Credit: Nini Life
Well, try pulling one of their super cheesy toasts and you’d see exactly why people would queue up for it (specifically the Myeondong outlet).
Malaysia will finally have its own Isaac Toast & Coffee outlet and it’ll be located at KLIA2. Best known for sandwich flavours like Bulgalbi, Hot Chicken and Double Cheese Potato, the plus point is that these sandwiches are priced pretty reasonably too (its Korean outlets sell toasts for 2400-3200 won (RM8.90-RM11.90)).
Image Credit: iPeen
As for what selection of toasts we can expect in the KL outlet, the only clue we have so far is Meat & Hash Brown. If you’re curious as to what the hype’s all about on Isaac Toast & Coffee, pay this restaurant a visit on its opening date of October 10th!
Isaac Toast & Coffee
Address: L2-105, [email protected] 2 (Arrival zone)
Feature Image Credit: vilo92


[GIVEAWAY] Win Passes To This Ipoh Theme Park With Major Jurassic Park Vibes!

Frankly, it has been a while since any of us on the DiscoverKL team had spent a day at a theme park.
That was, until the team at Sunway Lost World Of Tambun had graciously hosted us for a 2-day adventure at the acclaimed park.
Lost World of Tambun is Ipoh’s very own version of a Sunway Lagoon (except far more epic) and we clearly had high expectations for it.

We took the ETS down to Ipoh and it was a hiccup-free 3-hour journey. As soon as we arrived, our shuttle bus driver greeted us with a “Welcome DiscoverKL” sign.
20 minutes later, we finally arrived at our final destination of the day: Sunway Lost World Of Tambun!
As we entered the theme park, we hopped on our personal buggy ride. We zoomed past on the buggy and got a glimpse of what to expect from the park.
Living up to its name of Lost World, we soon found that the whole park is surrounded with limestones and is built within an actual jungle!
It reminds me of Jurrasic park (sans any scary dinosaurs, of course).

For the first stop in our journey, hosts Bella and Firdaus brought us to the Hippo Kingdom. We quickly realised that the park doesn’t just pay homage to the hippo – there were even hyenas, crocodiles, deers and more.

By taking a flight of stairs to their underground viewing area, you’d be introduced to Juwita the Hippo as she gracefully takes her mid-morning slumber…underwater. Here’s a fun fact about hippos: they take naps underwater and can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, they’ll resurface (sometimes, hippos remain asleep even as they resurface to take a breath).
When Juwita was awake, she was really patient with the guests and enjoyed interacting with them. We even had the opportunity to feed her a bunch of unpeeled bananas.

Next to her “sanctuary”, you’d have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Spotted Hyenas. The hyenas are curious animals by nature and they paced back and forth, observing us with their inquisitive eyes. Rosie and Hunky are 3 year-old hyenas and they were raised at Lost World of Tambun since cubs.
It was interesting to see the hyenas being affectionate with one another with their gentle head nudges. This just goes to show that these “land vultures” don’t just feed on carcasses like they are often shown to be doing in movies. Lion King, anyone? These creatures can be loving with one another as well, especially when unprovoked. The hyena’s diet consists on raw chickens and we got to observe the creatures feeding on the protein.

After a good time interacting with the animals by feeding them, it was our turn to be fed.  Here at Lost World of Tambun, there are 2 eateries that you should check out. One of ’em is Ipoh Street.
An exact replica of what the real Ipoh town buildings look like, if you fancy yourself a meal of Chinese cuisine, then this is where you should head to.
However, if you’re stumped on what to have, then pay Kukuntalu Hawkers a visit as they have a wider variety of food for you to choose from. You can get nasi ayam penyet, pasembur, chicken rice and even mini hamburgers here.

Once we have had our fuel, we decided to burn off the carbs by having an equivalent of a gym session: the Haunted Chambers.
The house features all our local ghouls that we have grown up listening about in stories. Remember the old folklore stories that our parents have told us as kids keeping us up most nights? This is all of that and more.
We embraced one another as we faced the spooky nenek kebayan, pontianak, pocong and many more scary entities in this house of horror. The atmosphere of this house felt spine-chilling and it was absolutely surreal as there were changes in smell and horror sound effects. It’s a 10/10 from us on the scare factor!

After our mid-afternoon scare at the Haunted House, the weather went from scorching hot to a sudden downpour, but that did not stop us from exploring. Next on our itinerary, we went to watch the Tiger and Friends show that featured talented birds and racoons doing tricks that mesmerised the crowd. It was such a sight to see these adorable creatures up close, and lucky for us, we even had the chance to pet them!

We were amazed at the fact that the theme park was able to contain so many different kinds of animals!

Moving forward, we visited Catopia where all the furry felines were. We even managed to see the sphynx cat, also known as the evil gremlin from the famous franchise of Cats & Dogs.

After what felt like a therapeutic session at Catopia, we were surprised by a bunch of zombies! It felt out of place and we clearly did not anticipate them. Firdaus and Bella mentioned that the performance is actually in line with Sunway Lost World Of Tambun’s Halloween celebration.
We didn’t think we could handle another scare after the pontianak incident at the Haunted House, but by golly, this was amazing! Not long later, these terrifying zombies with their on point makeup began dancing and we grooved alongside them. What an experience! We would never have expected to dance with zombies but we can happily say that we now have.

Our lovely hosts held a special barbeque night just for us and we managed to feast on a variety of different foods that were grilled on the charcoal grill.

The meal was beyond good and we had a bunch of skewered meats, spicy grilled fish, salad, fried rice and grilled chicken wings! We were spoilt with all the food and went to bed that night, satisfied and with full tummies.

By the time it got dark, we decided to explore the Luminous Forest. We chanced upon this pretty forest during the day, but as it was only open at night, we came back when the sun had set.
The Luminous Forest happens to be one of the featured attractions you need to visit if you’re at the Lost World of Tambun.
As we explored this mystical forest, walking on the Bridge of Luminosa, we quickly understood why it is only open during the night.
Just like its name suggests, the entire forest was lit with beautiful lights all around.
As you enter, you’d stumble upon Mother Sophea, who is a similar talking tree like the one in Disney’s Pocahontas.
Without a doubt, this whole theme park gives us a feel of 2 different worlds: the first being Pocahantas, and the 2nd being Avatar. All that was missing was Jake, the blue Avatar.
As you explore deeper into the forest, you’d find that it tells the story of the Malayana family. If you are intrigued about the story, then you’d best drop by and experience it for yourself.

An absolutely perfect location for you to take great pictures, they even have a throne that lets you play royalty.

After a peaceful stroll in the forest, we enjoyed the fire breathers’ epic Fire Percussion performance.
Cool tribe music was playing in the background and the entire vibe was intense. The guests were clapping and screaming their hearts out (it can get quite loud and intense, especially for young kids).
It felt like we were in a Lilo & Stitch movie where David was doing his fire breathing act in front of us and we were legit blown away.
Tip: To enjoy the performance best, have a seat in the front row as that’s where you’ll really experience the performance. In fact, we were close enough to feel the warmth from the fire!
Fun fact: these fire breathers are actually forest rangers by day.

Next morning, we left to the entrance of the park and had breakfast at the Garden Terrace.
When we arrived, we satisfied our appetite with the variety of food at the buffet station. There were different stations set out on a long table and meals ranged from a salad and fruits bar, a cereal station, a noodle station, a chapati station and even a nasi lemak station.
There was also a pancake and omelette station where you can request for your chef to make your eggs just like how you’d like it.
The food was amazing and we even went for seconds. Plus, with a long day ahead, we knew it was wise to fuel up.

Just like the previous day, where we went to the haunted house to burn carbs, on Day 2, we went kayaking instead.
Mind you, it was most of our first times kayaking and we struggled a lot in the beginning. Later on, we got the hang of it and we couldn’t get enough of it. It was really a carb-burning activity and we powered across the lake, ending up with arms that burned the next day. The breathtaking nature backdrop made it all worth it though.

After we freshened up and packed, our hosts took us to explore their new feature of the park: Back of The House Tour. Basically, it is a short informational tour about tigers and how they are taken care of.
Our tour guide brought us to a section of the zone where they keep tiger fossils of Sultan, a deceased tiger. We were told that Sultan lived a good life for a tiger and now two of his cubs are grown tigers in the petting zoo.
These creatures are huge and ferocious but if you don’t aggravate them, they won’t harm you either.

There’s plenty to explore at Sunway Lost World Of Tambun and what we had was just a taste of what the theme park has to offer. If you’re looking to discover the park on your own, you’re in luck.
[GIVEAWAY]
DiscoverKL has partnered with Sunway Lost World Of Tambun to give away 10 pairs of tickets to 10 lucky winners. Winners will get to spend a day at Sunway Lost World Of Tambun’s Water Park. All you’ll have to do is:

Like the DiscoverKL Facebook page.
Tag a friend that you’d like to bring with you to Sunway Lost World Of Tambun.
Share this article on Facebook with the caption #DiscoverKLxSLWOT and state the name of the spotted hyenas we encountered at the theme park!

* Winners will be announced on October 5, 2018.
* Do note that tickets are on a self-collection basis only and you MUST be able to collect the tickets from the DiscoverKL office in Subang Jaya.
* Tickets are for adult admission only and are valid from October 1, 2018-March 31, 2019.
Sunway Lost World of Tambun
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays: 11am-6pm, Saturdays-Sundays: 10am-6pm, Closed on Tuesday, except for school & public holidays.
Address: No.1 Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh, Perak
Website: Sunway Lost World of Tambun
Tel: 05-542 8888


There's A New Food Delivery Service In KL That Sends You Asian Comfort Meals

Yongsifu is a new food delivery service in Malaysia and ever since it began operations in February 2018, and within the short span of 2 weeks, it has sold more than 500 meals!
Its star meal? The butter chicken with rice box.
Co-founder of Yongsifu, Kenji shared with DiscoverKL that his father (Yongsifu himself) formulated a Butter Prawn recipe back in 1988 after his visit to Europe. The older of the two realised that Europeans loved baked prawns with cheese but at the time, Malaysians did not fancy cheese sauces quite as much.

That’s when Yongsifu discovered that he could replicate the taste of cheese by mixing fermented butter with Planta margerine. It then became Yongsifu’s signature dish for over 30 years.

Back with more dishes under the Yongsifu food delivery service, KL-ites can enjoy the signature butter chicken dishes alongside other meals like sweet and sour fish fillet, which is formulated by the many chefs under Yongsifu.
The DiscoverKL team recently tried out 3 dishes from their new menu: the Golden Butter Cream Chicken with Rice, Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet and Mongolian Chicken.

The Golden Butter Cream Chicken comes with a light, creamy sauce that is the runny sort. Spiced up with curry leaves, the sauce was not too savoury.

The chicken has a soft, slightly gelatinous texture and if you enjoy your butter chicken soft instead of crispy, you would enjoy this.

The Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet ticked all of the right boxes. The fish fillets were large, and though coated with it, did not taste floury as the fish to flour ratio is just right.

They melted in the mouth and were really soft. The sauce leans towards sweet but not overly so. It also had a fragrant citrus flavour to it, further complemented by the crunchy bell peppers it comes with.

The Mongolian Chicken had the same problem as the Golden Butter Cream Chicken whereby the texture was gelatinous and as my colleague puts it, slightly rubbery. The sauce was also slightly too peppery for our liking and while it wasn’t bad, it didn’t stand out as much, perhaps because it had strong competition in the first place.

Each of the set comes with a side of white rice which leans towards the dry side but that worked in Yongsifu’s favour as it absorbed the flavour of the sauces well. Perhaps the most unfortunate of all is the vegetables which were a tad bit sad and soggy. That being said, not all delivery services would even include a side of vegetables in the first place.
“We are the first online food delivery that specialises in Chinese food with an option for less oil, sugar and salt. Also, we guarantee that our food portion is much bigger compared with other food delivery services,” Kenji shared.
Currently priced at RM16.90 per dish and with free delivery, Yongsifu is available at 40 locations across Klang Valley.
At its price point, Yongsifu is comparable to other food delivery services in KL and while it’s definitely not on the cheaper end, it’s affordable. It would also cater well to working adults, especially those who are not locals in KL and are craving for some decent homecooked Asian meals that are comforting and convenient.
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【本周必玩大全】03/01-08/01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. January Street Feeding
Image Credit: BFM
2017年想做些有意义的事吗？KL Street Feeding呼吁大家一同到吉隆坡街上分派食物给无家可归的街友。加入Street Feeding团队，一起帮助这些留宿街头的人们，为他们带来一个快乐的新年吧！
日期时间: 03/01/2017, 8.30pm-11.30pm
地址: Central Market Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: January Street Feeding

2. Fuze KL BLOW! Launch
Image Credit: Fuze Club KL
谁说只有星期五可以去夜店，星期四也是非常适合狂欢派对的日子哦！这个礼拜四Fuze Club KL将邀请来一票知名DJ，为大家带来最狂热、酷炫的派对。Fuze Club每个月都有不一样的派对主题。和往常一样，女士可以免费入场，而且当晚还会有免费的无限量畅饮哦！
日期时间: 05/01/2017, 10pm-3am
地址: Fuze Club Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: Fuze Club KL
3. HMA Present Simon Patterson
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Simon Patterson在音乐坛已有超过10年的经验，而这位来自英国的知名DJ将会在这个礼拜五于SOJU Sunway带来长达3个小时的现场表演！
日期时间: 06/01/2017, 9pm-3am
地址: SOJU Sunway
更多详情，请点击: SOJU Sunway
4. Artisan Mall
Image Credit: First Floor Artisan Mall

这个周末Da Men USJ将会举办一个艺术和手工艺品市集Artisan Market。现场将会有超过80位卖家，售卖各种各样的艺术、工艺和设计作品！
日期时间:  06/01/2017, 9am – Jan 8: 9.30pm.

地址: Da Men, USJ
更多详情，请点击: Artisan Mall
5. Nirmala Dutt: Great Leap Forward
Image Credit: Art Projects
Great Leap Forward是由马来西亚已逝现代艺术先锋Nirmala Dutt所带来的艺术展。Great Leap Forward聚焦于我国前首相Mahathir Mohamad为达成“2020宏愿”所付出的代价。此外，这个艺术展也体现了Nirmala生前为艺术所付出的贡献和她不断突破传统艺术界限的精神。
日期时间:  07-27/01/2017, 7pm-10pm
地址: OUR ArtProjects @ The Zhongshan Building, No.80 Jalan Rotan, Off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460
更多详情，请点击: Nirmala Dutt: Great Leap Forward
6. The Sweatbox-Girls Got Groove 007 in Kuala Lumpur
Image Credit: Eventful
谁说女生不能当DJ？这个礼拜六，Elysium Club邀请了一班非常有才华的女子DJ来为大家现场表演哦！想支持她们的朋友，就别错过Elysium这周末的电音派对啦！
日期时间:  07/01/2017, 11pm-8am
地址: Elysium Club, Jalan Raja Chulan
更多详情，请点击: The Sweatbox Girls
7. Joey’L Fashion Show
Image Credit: Joey’L Fashion Concept
大部分的时装秀都只邀请VIP宾客，但Joey’L去不一样。今年Joey’L诚邀各位有兴趣的朋友参加他们最新的2017年春夏时装秀！这次的时装秀将在Damansara Uptown的Starling Mall举行，想看的读者记得要赶紧报名哦！
日期时间:  07/01/2017, 10am-10pm
地址: The Starling, Damansara Uptown
更多详情，请点击: Joey’L Fashion Show
8. Urban Yard Sales
Image Credit: I Love Bazaar by Design
如果你和小编一样喜欢到市集去淘宝的话，就到Setia Walk, Puchong的Urban Yard去吧！每个礼拜的周五至周日，他们都会举办一场市集。新年快到了，快到那里去买便宜又漂亮的时尚单品吧！
日期时间:  06-08/01/2017, 10am-9pm
地址: Setia Walk, Puchong
更多详情，请点击: Urban Yard Sales
9. Star Education Fair
Image Credit: Star Publication
刚考完SPM的读者们，注意！Star Education Fair将在这个周末举行。在那里你可以了解到更多有关升学的情报和资讯并有机会和各科领域的专家见面，向他们请教问题哦！还不清楚升学去向的毕业生赶快把日期记下来吧！
日期时间: 07-08/01/2017, 11am-7pm
地址: KL Convention Centre
更多详情，请点击: Star Education Fair
10. Free Puppy Play
Image Credit: Great Vietnam Tour
2017年的第一周感到非常压力？那就到My Puppies Training所举办的Free Puppy Play去和小狗玩耍，解解压吧！有养宠物的朋友，也可以带你的毛小孩去认识其它朋友哦！
日期时间:  08/01/2017, 8.30am-11.30am
地址: Jaya One
更多详情，请点击: Free Puppy Play
Feature Image Credit: Ashley Yeen & Mob.com.my


What To Do This Week: Happening Events In Klang Valley From May 29-June 4

Here are 8 events happening this week, from May 29-June 4, that you should consider heading out for.
1.Elysium presents Olivier Giacomotto
Image Credit: Elysium
Oliver Giacomotto, Beatport’s best-selling Tech-House artist flew all the way from France to perform in Malaysia. One of his productions for Terry Lynn titled ‘Stone’ was licensed for the soundtrack of Hollywood box office hit ‘Date Night’ with Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Mark Wahlberg, and ‘Give Me That Love’, co-produced with Tom Frager on the major global music company Universal, had charted for 2 weeks in the French TOP50.
Cover charge: RM40
When: June 2, 10pm-3am
Where: Elysium Bar + Terrace, Jalan Raja Chulan

Info: Elysium Bar + Terrace
2. 15th Global Indian Festival 2017
Image Credit: 15th Global Indian Festival
Bollywood Shopping Festival is coming to town at Midvalley Exhibition Centre. To all our Indian friends or people who are interested in the beautiful Indian fashion culture, this is your chance to immerse in a colourful shopping experience.
When: May 31-June 4, 10am-8pm
Where: Midvalley Exhibition Centre
Info: Global Indian Festival
3. MDS | Collab Class Workshop
Image Credit: Mustang Dance Studio
Mustang Dance Studio is offering 3 types of dance workshop, Voguing + Girl Style, Hip Hop, and Urban Dance to any interested participant. If you wish to attend the workshop, it will be only RM35 per session. Or if you wish to go for all, it’s only RM80 (Mustang Dance Studio students get a special package price of RM60). Do note that there are limited spaces!
When: May 28, 4.30pm-10pm
Where: Mustang Dance Studio, Bukit Jalil
Info: Mustang Dance Studio
4. Saturdate Vibes
Image Credit: Raffles University Kuala Lumpur
Saturdates Vibes is an event held by Raffles College Kuala Lumpur Fashion Marketing & Management student as part of their Fashion coordination project. “Saturdate Vibes” translated to Saturday Date vibes of fashion, food and music. Ticket prices are RM25 for early birds and RM30 at the door.
When: June 3, 2pm-6pm
Where: Makespace, Quill City Mall
Info: Saturdate Vibes
5. Craft Army Artisan Market x June

If you like artisan markets, TREC is going to be holding an upcoming bazaar that sells artisanal items. With food and shopping around, you can definitely enjoy a fun session and hang out with your friends.
When: June 2-4, 8am-1am
Where: TREC
Info: TREC
6. June Boozy Brunch
Image Credit: Draft Dining & Bar
June Boozy Brunch is all about booze and feasting yourself to the fullest on the first Sunday of June. For RM250+, you get to enjoy free flow food such as King Size Tiger Prawns, Turkish Poached Eggs, Fine De Claire Oysters, Roasted Duck, Truffel Sumac Fries, and more. Of course, there will be also free flow champagne available. However if you only prefer to have food, it would be RM120.
When: June 4, 12pm-4pm
Where: Draft Dining And Bar, KL
Info: June Boozy Brunch
7. Karnival Mega Raya
Image Credit: Karnival Mega Raya
Hari Raya is a month away but there’s no harm in some early preparation. Head over to Karnival Mega Raya at Shah Alam where you get new clothes, shoes, accessories, or ingredients to prep for your cooking on the first day of Raya. Brace yourself for a packed event and bring some extra shopping bags to carry your loot.
When: June 3-4, 10am-10pm
Where: Karnivalmega, Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam
Info: Karnivalmega
8. Sunway Malls Raya Launch
Image Credit: Sunway Putra Mall
Sunway Malls Raya Launch will be happening on June 1st and there are plenty of exciting performances and activities at Sunway Putra Mall! Not only that, if you are the first 50 pax to register on the spot, you might win a pair of ticket to watch Nathan Sykes and Ning Baizure perform LIVE and even a Huawei P10 Lite. We were also lucky to try out 6 tasty Ramadhan meals and read all about it here.
When: June 1, 5.30pm-7pm
Where: Sunway Putra Mall
Info: Sunway Putra Mall
Feature Image Credit: Mustang Dance Studio & Selangorkini


Dear Nigella Lawson, Here're 9 M'sian Pandan Desserts That You Should Definitely Try

Do yourself a favour and look up Nigella Lawson’s cooking videos on YouTube. Her enthusiasm and undying love for food—desserts in particular—is downright contagious. You might just find yourself reaching for a slice of cake, the same way Nigella loves reaching for a snack in the late hours of the night.
The well-known chef and TV personality recently made worldwide headlines when she mentioned that the next big food trend for 2018 is none other than pandan. Yep, the very same leaves that plenty of Malaysians have been growing in their herb garden all this while.
Commonly found in Southeast Asia, pandan is said to be the next matcha. But way before the recent pandan hype, we already have our fair share of pandan desserts right here in Malaysia. Here’re 9 that you (and Chef Nigella) should definitely try out. ?
1. Pandan Sponge Cake
Image Credit: Eat Drink KL
Battery Acid Club is a coffee house which occasionally plays host to workshops, showcases and performances for the creative community. With a gallery-like feel to it, the setup for Battery Acid Club is unsurprisingly minimal. The Cendol Pandan cake is a multi-flavoured dessert with a soft pandan sponge, followed by swirls of sago gula Malacca, coconut cream and a layer of jelly.
Battery Acid Club

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 9am-7pm, Closed on Mondays
Address: 21, Jalan SS21/34, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: Battery Acid Club
Tel: 03-7733 9682
2. Pandan Pancake
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With the wealth of street food options at Jonker Street, Malacca, we wouldn’t blame you if the majority of your time here is spent strolling down the streets. However, there are several café gems located along the way too and they’re worth stopping for a quick bite. One of these places would be The Daily Fix Café for their fluffy stack of pandan pancakes. Served with coconut gula Malacca, you can opt to add on a scoop of ice cream to make this a complete treat that you very well deserve.
The Daily Fix Café
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-11.30pm, Saturday-Sunday: 8.30am-11.30pm
Address: 55 Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street), Malacca Town
Website: The Daily Fix Café
Tel: 06-283 4858
3. Pandan Waffle
Image Credit: Eat Drink KL
Chaplang Kafé is nowhere near its name suggests, with plenty of guests paying this eatery a visit daily. Here, you’d be able to savour the G-Lat ice creams (a play of words on the term, jilat which stands for licks). The Bulatan Kampung Pandan waffle features pandan waffle with kaya drizzled generously over the top and four scoops of ice cream strategically plopped onto each waffle triangle so you won’t have to fight for ice cream with those whom you’re sharing the waffle with.
Chaplang Kafé + G-Lat Ice Cream
Hours: Friday-Wednesday, 11am-12am. Closed on Thursdays.
Address: 53 Jalan Hujan Rahmat 3, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Chaplang Kafé + G-Lat Ice Cream
Tel: 03-7972 7113
4. Pandan Crêpe
Image Credit: Food Footage
Strangers At 47 is one of the top cafés in town for a reason. Rarely would you find crêpes served the way Strangers At 47 does. Paper-thin crêpes are served with savoury or sweet ingredients but we’d recommend skipping straight to desserts. It’s Kelapa is a crêpe paired with pandan coconut custard, coconut flakes, almond flakes, a drizzle of orange caramel and vanilla ice cream. It’s best enjoyed with some of the java options at Strangers At 47.
Strangers At 47
Hours: Wednesday-Monday: 8am-10pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Address: 47, Jalan 17/45, Petaling Jaya
Website: Strangers At 47
Tel: 03-7497 2409
5. Pandan Egg Tart
Image Credit: Tart Passion
Tart Passion is a new bakery in Damansara Utama and the star of this stall is the humble egg tart. These little pastries have a crispy exterior and an ooey gooey centre to it. The popular flavour would be the pandan egg tart which one might assume to be matcha at first sight. Prepared fresh daily, you can pick one (or more) of these tarts up to pair with your morning coffee.
Tart Passion
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7.30am-3.30pm. Closed on Sundays.
Address: 56M, Jalan SS 21/39, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: Tart Passion
Tel: 012-522 6026
6. Pandan Pudding
Image Credit: Trip Advisor
Songket Restaurant is a Malay-style restaurant located along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng and it’s a short walking distance from KLCC. Choose whatever you’d like to have for your starters and mains but do remember to end your meal with the andan pudding which is raved about by past guests and is said to have a soft, silky texture which isn’t overtly rich.
Songket Restaurant
Hours: Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm 6pm-11pm. Saturday-Sunday: 5pm-11pm
Address: No. 29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Songket Restaurant
Tel: 010-958 9598
7. Pandan Croissant
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Croissants are rarely the star of a bakery with plenty of other pastries set to outshine it, but the humble croissant gets an upgrade at Le Petit Dotty’s with flavours like red velvet and pandan. The croissant has a crispy exterior and if you were to run a fork on the outer layer, you’d hear a satisfying scraping sound that would make Chef Gordon Ramsay proud.
Le Petit Dotty’s
Address: Ground Floor, Platinum Park, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Le Petit Dotty’s
Tel: 03-2181 1023
8. Pandan Coconut Macaron
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Macarons are meant to be bite-sized indulgences and being so tiny, pastry chefs have all the more reason to pack a flavourful punch into each bite. That’s what you’d get with the Pandan Coconut Macarons from Bread Lounge. Typically served in a platter of 4-5 macarons, be sure to pay extra attention to the pandan macaron and savour each bite slowly.
Bread Lounge
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7.30am-7.30pm. Closed on Sundays.
Address: Ground Floor, GTower, 199, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Bread Lounge
Tel: 03-2168 1919
9. Pandan Roti Jala
Image Credit: Cassie Ong/Burpple
What’s “Better Than Sex”? This pandan roti jala. Yup, and it’s no mere exaggeration. It’s after all the name of this dessert from Merchant’s Lane 美真林. Paired with melted mozzarella and kaya, it might be an acquired taste as the rich flavours might have a tendency of making this roti jala slightly jelak. Sharing it with a friend though, would solve the problem.
Merchant’s Lane 美真林
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, Tuesday: 11.30am-10pm, Monday: 11.30am-9pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Address: No, 150 Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Merchant’s Lane 美真林
Tel: 03-2022 1736
Feature Image Credit: Cassie Ong/Burpple, @mydottys


Ditch The Treadmill And Get Your Workout On With Sweat Nation's KL Fitness Festival!

Zumba is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. You won’t even realise it but you might just sweat yourself to a fitter figure in no time. Sweat Nation is Malaysia’s first fitness convention of its kind and this 3-day event is packed with the most diversified and comprehensive fitness education programmes.
You will be getting your groove on with fitness educators and trainers from all around the world. The event which will be held in Evolve Concept Mall, Ara Damansara is organised by Celebrate Life Now and Click Entertainment, and it features more than 10 fitness and wellness icons.
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You’ll get to attend the convention for a fee of RM1k onward, and this includes 30 sessions across 3 days. Expect everything from small group exercises, fitness trainings, wellness as well as dancing classes. This 3-day event is not only about inspiring people to lead a healthy lifestyle, because they are also organising a charity concert where all donations raised will be contributing to the Shepherd’s Centre Foundation Foster Home For Destitute Children. That way, by getting fit, you also have a chance to give back to the orphaned and underprivileged children.
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert, everyone can join in the fun! Just come and be a part of this fitness community and experience a fit lifestyle.
When: October 14-16, 3.45pm onwards. (Registration starts at 3pm)
Where: Evolve Concept Mall, Ara Damansara
Website: Sweat Nation
Feature Image Credit: Lipstiq.com


Durian Enthusiasts Would Go Cray For This Durian Specialty Store In Cheras

Each durian season, you would see people clambering around roadside stalls and buying kilos upon kilos of durian, trying to look for the perfect ones to enjoy. There’s the Mao Shan Wang, Golden Phoenix, D24, Red Prawn, Green Bamboo, and of course, Musang King.
If you’re a huge fan of durian, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to go to different places for different types of durian anymore, because MK Durian Boys has all the big boys available!
Image Credit: MK Durian Boys Facebook

Image Credit: MK Durian Boys FacebookAs of November 2017, MK Durian Boys opened up the first ever walk-in durian specialty shop in Maluri, Cheras, where you’ll be able to get your favourite durians.
There are also a variety of durian desserts available at MK Durian Boys, such as durian puffs, durian pancakes, and durian tarts. Apart from durians, they also have other fruits for sale, so it’s not strictly just durian. You can also get freshly squeezed juice, like guava juice and passion fruit juice!
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm.
Address: Amaya Maluri Residence. G10, Jalan Jejaka 2, Maluri Cheras, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Website: MK Durian Boys
Tel: 011-5135 0103
Featured Image Credit: MK Durian Boys Facebook


This British pub in Bangsar has proven our stereotypes wrong about "typical" British food

Admittedly, “delicious, well seasoned, and flavourful” aren’t some immediate adjectives that spring to our minds when referencing British food. So when we visited the quaint pub in Bangsar, expectations weren’t set very high from the get-go.
But boy, we were about to be proven very wrong.
We were greeted warmly by Intan Yusoff, one half of the husband-wife cofounding team, and also what the “I” stands for in their restaurant’s name. She shared that it wasn’t easy to kickstart this venture with Simon Stevens, her life and business partner.
Before going into entrepreneurship together, they had to overcome being physically apart due to the pandemic. During those uncertain times, they had Zoom video calls where Simon would show Intan how to cook some of his recipes. Those date nights that kept them going also gave them inspiration of what they could do when Simon finally returned to Malaysia.

Sure enough, when the time came and they were reunited, they went through with their business idea and that’s how S+I was born.
The Fish & Chips, with a side of mushy peas and tartar sauce
Back to them proving us wrong. We were recommended some of their signature dishes, which includes the Fish & Chips (RM43).
The ginger beer battered cod fillet had a good fish to batter ratio. Batter is always tricky, too thick and it gets too floury and chewy, but too thin and it won’t stick to the fish. It’s still a matter of personal preference.
We felt that the ginger beer taste was too mild, but the beer’s carbonation did its job of making the batter crisp and airy, so I found this to be perfectly cooked.
Adding a squeeze of lemon to the Fish & Chips
The chips go so well with their own made tartar sauce, which is slightly on the sweeter side but I’m not complaining. Heck I’d happily pay for it if they sold it separately, then bring it home to slather on anything fried.
I’m not a fan of mushy peas so my companions got to enjoy that without me, their feedback was that the chilli and mint taste wasn’t strong enough.
When we talked about this with Chef Simon, he pointed out that getting an all-rounded balance of mint and peas is tough when catering to the crowd. Some will prefer the mint to be stronger, some will say it’s too strong. The taste of mint, like coriander and celery, can be quite divisive.
The Chicken Tikka Masala
This is a common phenomenon with most strongly spiced or herbed dishes. The Chicken Tikka Masala (RM34), for example, is another dish that may be Britain’s No.1 all-time favourite dish but in Malaysia, its spiciness and complexity may receive some polarising feedback.
Tastes just like the ones you would have in the UK
In terms of flavour, a good amount of herbs and spices were added in but it’s probably not as rich and aromatic as the standard tikka masala sauce at our local Indian restaurants.
For those with a low tolerance for spicy food like yours truly, you’d be glad to know that this honours the traditional creamy tomato base of a tikka masala without the additional spicy kick.
The Corned Beef Hash
If there is a dish that I wouldn’t want to share with the chef, it would be the Corned Beef Hash (RM28). It happens to be his favourite dish so I’d struggle between wanting to finish everything myself, while not wanting to deprive him of this homey, extremely satisfying, and comforting dish.
The cubes of corned beef goes so well with the caramelised onions and beautifully browned potatoes. I would have happily finished the whole plate myself if not for my greedy discerning companions who know how to appreciate a good plate of hearty food.
The Creamy Fish Pie
Our second favourite dish was the Creamy Fish Pie (RM38), a British classic, and how I want all my pies from now on. This pie is cooked with a mix of salmon, cod, and prawns in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy mash and grated cheddar.
I imagine this to be one of the best dishes to savour when I’m feeling a little under the weather, or when it’s rainy and I want something warm in my belly, or just simply when I want something deceptively simple yet indulgent.
Deep-fried Mars Bar with a side of vanilla ice cream on the left and the Cheesecake of The Day (Ferrero) on the right
The Cheesecake Of The Day (RM20) at S+I changes every week or so, and this time we had the opportunity to try their Ferrero cheesecake. The Ferrero taste wasn’t very distinct so even though it’s very cheesy, it didn’t quite hit that sweet Ferrero spot.
We were also treated to sample a deep-fried Mars bar—a dessert that you wouldn’t want to eat every day, but would be really satisfying on cheat day.

Intan told us at the start of the meal that the food served here is authentically British, in the way that it’s exactly how UK-born Chef Simon would cook them at his own home.
These are not dishes purely based on commercial recipes, cooked and reproduced en masse, but rather a labour of love and genuine thought, and I for one can definitely appreciate that.
S+I Restaurant
Address: 17-G, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603-2201-6051
Website: https://si-diningkl.com/


The Puntry Review: Expect Punny Ice Creams & Wagyu Beef With Beer-Spiked Rice!

When we last checked in with Pun’s Ice Cream, they were an infant online store selling the punniest ice creams in town. Puns weren’t their only strong suit as they also included memorable flavours like a cake series and even one with baby octopus.
Pun’s Ice Cream is the embodiment of their founders’ love of puns. With their punny ice cream names such as Rum, Raisin, Rum (Rum and Raisin ice cream), Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla ice cream) and Eh! MATCHA! (Matcha Green Tea ice cream) every name is actually given in tribute to a memory or a person in their lives.
That was back in August 2018.
In one lickity split, Pun’s Ice Cream has expanded to also own The Puntry which is set in a double-storey detached house in Brickfields.

While we’re already totally hooked on their delicious and creative ice cream versions of their favourite foods, The Puntry also features a hot food menu fresh from the kitchen as well as refreshing drinks.

This Robson Court restaurant has an industrial meets your-grandpa’s-backyard aesthetic. And we’re really loving the casual cosy vibes emitting from this place. Although the dining area is situated outdoors, a few industrial fans are strategically placed to combat this Malaysian heat.

The space is surrounded by plants, shrubs and a budding garden to cool the environment down a little too (while also serving as The Puntry’s little herb garden that they actually pick from). Plus, they’ve got delicious ice creams which are a sure-fire way to cool down any patron feeling warm from all the smiles and good cheer served with a plate of chicken and waffles.

With their punny names and personal back stories, we had such a lovely time listening to Euwie and Elaine sharing about them. Their animated expressions and captivating story telling skills were testament to how passionate they were about their menu.
Now one might assume that an ice cream parlour may only serve burgers, fries and milkshakes. Here at The Puntry though, Euwie aims to present fine dining dishes with a casual touch. They’re even hosting a private fine dining tasting menu mid-March. Priced below RM300 per pax, you’ll get to enjoy a 10-course meal with hearty portion sizes so you won’t need a McDonald’s run after. 😛
But here are some of the dishes currently served that caught our attention!
The Chiffle

It’s the good ol’ chicken and waffles (RM22) with a drizzle of maple syrup on buckwheat flour waffles. This dish is inspired by Euwie’s first exposure to it in Vegas when he was 13 years old. A lifelong hunt for the best chicken and waffles led him to an eatery run by an African American lady who makes everything by hand.
His face lit up like a child on Christmas as he excitedly told us about this super lady. She would lift two frying baskets of fried chicken the size of her torso from the fryers to dump them on the counter for serving. From his expression, we felt his amazement and utmost respect for this eatery with two deep fryers and 6 waffle makers for being able to serve fourty customers in a single evening.

The waffles are crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. Definitely the perfect base to soak up some maple syrup and enjoyed with some smokey deep fried chicken.
The buttermilk chicken is marinated with their in-house spice mix of 14 spices such as dry herbs, garlic powder and ginger spice.
A dash of white pepper adds a taste of familiarity to it while a dash of black pepper is added for good measure “in case someone asks”, according to Euwie.

Deep fried in their in-house oil blend of mustard seed oil, rice bran, veggie oil and deep frying oil, the chicken appears dark and crispy on the outside with a smokey and rustic taste.
It was truly one of the best chicken and waffles we’ve tasted to date. Juicy, sweet, savoury and a larger chicken to waffles ratio, it is comparable to one of the best Chicken and Waffles in Vancouver, Canada, served at Portland Craft.
Truffle Chips

Deep fried in the same in-house oil blend is their Truffle Fries (RM12). These fries were born from Euwie’s frequent visits to Singapore and religious orders of Truffle Fries at P.S. Cafe.
Thick cut potato wedges that are made in-house, boiled, fried once and once more before sprinkled with fresh Parmesan, truffle oil and pink salt. The aroma and taste of the truffle oil was adequately subtle which made this dish really pleasant and not at all jelak.

Crispy on the outside, soft and smooth on the inside, these wedges were a delightful companion to our chicken and waffles dish.
Fun fact: The truffle oil used was one of their personally hand carried treasures from an Europe trip.
Hot DAYUM!!!

A deep fried chicken between two sesame sprinkled burger buns, this is a spicy chicken sandwich (RM15).
Yes it’s called a sandwich because it’s not a chicken patty between bread.
Don’t ask, just eat. ?

The chicken is super juicy with mild heat and the coleslaw with a slab of cheese makes a nice flavour combination. Definitely one for the “weak heated”.
The fried chicken is so large that the sandwich is best eaten with a fork and knife rather than stuffing it in your face. Ultimately, either works but we liked how deconstructing it gave us a chance to savour each of the flavours on its own. And the refreshing slaw cuts through the richness nicely.
Wagyu Talking About?

Raising the steaks (pun intended) is your wagyu rice bowl with a spin. This “Wagyu Talking About” (RM55) dish features beer rice, wagyu, an onsen egg and a side of sweet chilli jam.
Born from a drunken stupor adventure with his college housemate, Euwie and his friend initially created an oreo rice pudding with milk, rice, oreos and brown sugar on top. Realising that they had created such a masterpiece, they wondered what else could they cook rice with.
Thus this beer rice bowl was created.

Mixed with sushi rice vinegar, this-beer cooked rice was really soft with “beer-ly” a hint of regrets. It goes really well with their tender wagyu beef, perfectly-made onsen egg and sweet chilli jam.
The stigma of wagyu beef being a rare and precious commodity in Malaysia inspired The Puntry to serve it at an affordable price point.
Although RM55 may sound steep to some, the 5 slices of wagyu beef is sliced so generously and seasoned so well that it really lasts the entire rice bowl.
Plus, their in-house sweet chilli jam made from boiling down red chilies, some chili padi’s, capsicum, canned chili tomatoes and apple cider vinegar added a depth to the savoury profile of this dish.
I’ll have a virgin sparkling red wine

Euwie’s self proclaimed love for Ribena made it the one drink he would always look for whenever he lived abroad.
But when you put two avid Ribena fans under the same roof, one who hunts for and the other who consumes it daily, sparks will fly.
Euwie had a housemate who would drink Ribena on a daily basis. One day, he convinced Euwie to add sparkling water to his Ribena and his life changed forever.
Now the Sparkling Ribena (RM7) is available for the enjoyment of Malaysians at The Puntry.
It’s refreshing and a wise choice on a warm day when you’re absolutely parched. Ribena fans would love the genius twist of adding sparkling water to this drink because it completely transforms the drink, cutting through the sweetness with one fizzy bubble at a time.
Milo Cow Cow

Another Malaysian favourite that transcends all ages would be Milo. I mean, it’s even called the ‘breakfast for champions’!
Named the Milo Cow Cow (RM9), this drink comprises of ice, water, a sh*t ton of Milo and Elaine’s experience of making irresistible cups of Milo over the years!
Frankly, the Milo Cow Cow wasn’t as memorable because at the end of the day, it’s just Milo (albeit a pretty good one). However, if you prefer something more unique, go for their homemade milk shakes instead.

Overall, we really enjoyed the food and drinks in their homey atmosphere. Everything is made from scratch with back stories which adds a very personal touch to them.
The upside of this unique eatery’s location is that you’ll be surrounded by nature and fresh air, but it might get a tad bit warm when the sun’s out to play.
But hey, that also helps you to take really Instagrammable photos while you enjoy your ice cream because the lighting here is on point!

It’s a really chic place with an arcade machine to entertain guests while waiting for their meals too. We came on a rather busy weekend and there was quite a wait for our food but hey, you can’t rush art can you?

And if plants are your thing, they’ve got a mini budding garden with an assortment of herbs, chilli plants and an egg plant tree to visit too!

We’re really excited to hear that The Puntry might have a glutinous ice cream base with ulam herbs ice cream + belacan caramel drizzle soon. It’s still early days for The Puntry but it’s cool how they’re already experimenting with new flavour profiles. Apparently, they’ll be serving rainbow pasta and bread on their menu soon too!
Meanwhile, if you’re craving for the Puns iconic ice creams, they’re still available for purchase online. 😉

The Puntry
Hours: Wednesdays-Fridays: 11am-5pm; Saturdays: 11.30am-10pm; Sundays: 10.30am-4pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Address: 5, Jalan Robson, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Puns Ice Cream KL


How This Epic Wire Loop Game Will Put You In The Running For RM10K

Wire loop games are a piece of cake…that is, until you’re the one holding the wand.

Over the weekend, AEON Mall Shah Alam launched its Beat The Buzzer Game as part of the AEON Wallet Cash Up Challenge and needless to say, it puts one’s focus to the test.

In fact, I watched numerous people try the game (with shaky hands) and drop out within the first 10 seconds. That’s because, as easy as it seems, the game gets progressively tougher.
There are 3 levels to the challenge:
Level 1: A 6-feet wire loop game with a 30-second time frame to complete.
Level 2: A slightly tougher 8-feet wire loop game with a 60-second time frame to complete.
Level 3: A 12-feet wire loop game with a 90-second time frame to complete—if you’re able to complete this unscathed, hats off to you!

Once you’ve proven your skills and completed the levels within the given time frame, you’ll be invited to the grand finals on New Year’s Day where you’ll compete with the other finalists for the top 3 cash prizes of RM3,000, RM5,000 and RM10,000.
It’s easy to participate in this game. In order to be eligible for Level 1 of the Beat The Buzzer game, you’ll need to have a minimum spend of RM50, while Level 2 would require a minimum spend of RM100 and Level 3 would require a minimum spend of RM200.

All purchases must be made with the AEON Member Plus Visa Card or the AEON Wallet app, which can be downloaded via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
The AEON Member Plus Visa Card works just like a Prepaid Visa, with the added benefit of 2x point accumulation when used at all AEON retail outlets, including AEON Stores, AEON BiG Hypermarket, AEON MaxValu, AEON MaxValu Prime and AEON Wellness.
As for the AEON Wallet app, it lets you Scan and Pay for items (as well as top up your AEON Member Plus Visa Card instantly anywhere, anytime, and when needed).

If you’re known to have shaky hands, you can try your hand at the other AEON Wallet Cash Up challenges instead.

The Soft Archery Game lets you test your precision skills with a clear target in sight—all you need is a minimum RM30 spend. Why not try it out and see if you’ve got archery skills like Robin Hood? 😉

You’ll have 3 tries to gain a minimum of 16 points and this will get you 1,000 AEON points (worth RM5).

Those with a better aim can shoot for 26 points and above as this will get them 2,000 AEON points (worth RM10). In fact, did you know that all AEON points can be converted to cash? You can convert these points to cash and they can be used at any of the following AEON retail outlets:

AEON Stores
AEON BiG Hypermarkets
AEON MaxValu
AEON MaxValu Prime
AEON Wellness

Alternatively, you can choose to hunt down AEON’s adorable mascots, Sumato and Yokina, with your family and friends.
In the Catch & Hug Me game, you’ll have to first sign up for the AEON Member Plus Visa Card and download the AEON Wallet app. Next, snap a picture with the mascots. If you’re one of the first 50 customers for the day, you’ll earn a mystery gift.
Whether you’re looking to try your hand at the archery, Beat the Buzzer game or to hunt down the adorable mascots, you can look to score yourself some AEON points or if you’ve got the steadiest hands in town—an RM10,000 cash prize.
Click here for the full list of terms and conditions.
AEON Wallet Cash Up Challenge
Where: Ground Floor, North Court AEON Mall Shah Alam (in front of Uniqlo)
When: 5th December 2018-1st January 2019
Website: AEON Mall Shah Alam
This article is written in collaboration with the AEON Mall Cash Up Challenge.


10 Malaysian Chinese Dishes That Are Distinguishly Hokkien And Where To Find Them

Hokkien people generally instill much pride in their own culture, language and food. I would know, for I’m one too. Growing up Hokkien meant that I was able to sample some of the classic dishes that are distinguishly from my own heritage. Whether it’s a bowl of piping hot Mee Suah or some sticky Ang Ku Kueh, you can’t go wrong with Hokkien food. If you’re looking to go on a Hokkien food trail soon, follow this guide for 10 places in KL to get your fill.
1. Hokkien Mee
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The term Hokkien Mee differs from state to state in Malaysia. For instance, having Hokkien Mee in Penang would generally mean a bowl of Prawn Mee. However, ordering Hokkien Mee in the Klang Valley region would mean that you’d get a platter of flat noodles coupled with prawns, vegetables and soy sauce. One place that does Hokkien Mee justice is Restaurant Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee and they serve it the true Hokkien way—with lots and lots of crunchy fried pork lard.
Restaurant Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee
Address: Damansara Uptown Hokkien Mee, Jalan 21/37, Damansara Uptown, Damansara Utama
Tel: 013-334 5550

2. Bah Kut Teh
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Bah Kut Teh is a classic Hokkien dish and no one does this dish better than the Klang peeps. Klang, which is a predominantly Hokkien area, is the best place to find this dish. It’s basically a pork rib dish cooked in a savoury broth and traditionally served with some white rice and Chinese oil sticks. The Hokkien-style of Bah Kut Teh has a dark, concentrated gravy and there are plenty of places serving Bah Kut Teh but you can’t go wrong with Ah Her Bah Kut Teh’s version of it. Weekends are crazy busy for this restaurant so if you’d like to enjoy your meal in peace, opt to head here during weeknights instead.
Ah Her Bah Kut Teh
Address: 17, Ground Floor, Jalan Angsa, Taman Berkeley, 41150, Klang
3. Mee Suah Tow
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Mee Suah Tow is a wheat vermicelli dish served in a clear broth. It’s also traditionally known as “birthday noodles” in the Hokkien culture where we would have it to symbolise us growing older and wiser. The dish is often served with fish balls, shallots and chives. The distinctly Hokkien style of cooking Mee Suah is to steam it over a prolonged period of time to give it a soft, melt-in-the-mouth kind of texture.  If you’re looking to try Mee Suah Tow in KL,  Teow Chew Meng is one of the top options to try. This restaurant serves their Mee Suah Tow dish with crabsticks, shrimp and a dash of vinegar.
Teow Chew Meng
Address: 33, Jalan SS 2/30, SS2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7877 9298
4. Kiam Moi
Image Credit: Kenny’s Seafood Porridge, Nicole Lee
It’s interesting to see how porridge is cooked in different cultures. It may result in watery porridge or one with thick consistency. The Hokkien porridge has a stickier consistency as compared to the Cantonese and Teochew cooking styles which tend to be watery. As such, more care is needed in stirring the thick porridge as it simply cannot be left on the stove on its own. The Kiam Moi is a thick porridge served with a series of savoury ingredients like century egg, anchovies and braised peanuts and Kenny’s Seafood Porridge is one place that serves this signature Hokkien dish.
Kenny’s Seafood Restaurant
Address: Jalan SS 2/4a, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 016-375 5304
Website: Kenny’s Seafood Restaurant
5. Tau Yew Bak
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Tau Yew Bak, a.k.a. Braised Pork Belly is fatty cuts of pork belly cooked in dark soy sauce and topped with some cilantro. The star ingredient of the dish which makes it distinctly Hokkien is the dark sauce which is further enhanced by the flavour of spices like cinnamon and star anise. It is often times served with a side of white rice. However, at Restaurant Hua Xing, they serve their signature dish with a side of alkaline kueh which adds a chewy consistency to the soft, fatty pork.
Restaurant Hua Xing
Address: 112, SS 9/2, Seri Setia, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7876 3288
6. Too Tor T’ng
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White pepper is the dominant flavour in the classic Too Tor T’ng, also known as the Pig’s Stomach Soup. It’s a classic must-have dish in a Hokkien household especially during the Lunar New Year and the Hokkien version has gingko nuts for that extra punch of flavour. The pig’s stomach has a chewy, almost leathery texture and without a doubt, the soup has a good kick to it from the white pepper. Ah Heng Food Corner is a roadside food stall located along Jalan Tiong Nam and although they serve up some other classic Chinese dishes, the Too Tor T’ng is not to be missed.
Ah Heng Food Corner
Address: Lorong Tiong Nam 3, Chow Kit
Tel: 016-956 9353
7. Chye Po Nerng
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The Chye Po Nerng is basically a Preserved Turnip Omelette featuring runny eggs and salted turnips. Traditionally, it’s known as the dish that one has when they’re broke or is only left with few ingredients to cook with. However, taste-wise it’s not something one would consider as a sad consolation. Hokkien cuisine does favour savoury preserved ingredients (think Taiwan cuisine) and it’s the perfect companion to plain white rice or porridge. Nobody does the Chye Po Nerng better than Restaurant Ping Wah. Even the sight of it alone might make you salivate!
Restaurant Ping Wah
Address: 31, Jalan 20/16, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7875 8987
8. Orh Chian
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Orh Chian is an oyster omelette served with a chilli dipping sauce. If you have the chance to head down to Penang, they serve some awesome Orh Chian, and perhaps that could be attributed to the fact that Penang is also another Malaysian state with their fair share of Hokkien people. Orh Chian, the Hokkien way, features a crispy crust. Back in KL, Orh Chian can be commonly found at Chinese restaurants and Hoi Kee Heng Hwa Restaurant’s version comes with braised peanuts, a classic Hokkien snack.
Hoi Kee Heng Hwa Restaurant
Address: 16, Jalan 1/109e, Taman Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012-208 1910
9. Bak Kian
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I remember my days of youth making the Bak Kian from scratch. It’s an art in itself to create this dish as there’s always a chance that the Bak Kian might split open when it hits boiling hot oil. The key in making good Bak Kian is to make sure that they are wrapped tightly. Bak Kian is also one of the choices that you would often find at Lobak stalls and it features a crispy crust and a soft centre (the Hokkien version comes without yam). While there are plenty of places offering Bak Kian, you can get it at Restaurant Millenium Eighty Six as well for a pretty decent price.
Restaurant Millenium Eighty Six
Address: Jalan 20/16, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7875 1869
10. Ang Ku Kueh
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End your Hokkien food trail with something sweet and opt for the ultimate Hokkien dessert—the Ang Ku Kueh. The kueh has a sticky consistency and comes in bright colours, typically orange, pink and yellow, unlike the similar Hakka Or Ku Kueh which comes in darker colours like black or dark green.  Ang Ku Kuehs are typically sold for anywhere between RM0.70-RM1.50 and you can find it at Damansara Jaya’s Hong Mei Restaurant. It’s actually a pretty filling dessert to have after your Hokkien feast. However, very rarely does one stop with just a piece as it’s actually pretty addicting (don’t say that I didn’t warn you :P)!
Hong Mei Restaurant
Address: 1, Jalan SS 22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7733 8991
Feature Image Credit: Time Out, Hungry Go Where, Sumptuous


打造梦幻婚礼？KL 十个婚宴场地绝对能够让你的浪漫婚礼成真！

现今的婚宴不再局限于传统的酒楼，豪華婚礼、童话婚礼、清新户外婚礼，以及极具特色的各种梦想婚礼，层出不穷。不知下列场地中是否有你梦中的浪漫梦幻婚礼呢？
1）Ciao Ristorante
如果你喜欢意大利式的婚礼，那Ciao Ristorante 就是你的首选啦！它是KL最古老的意大利餐厅哦！这里不仅有小湖，喷泉，花园还有托斯卡纳乡间别墅让你能够拥有一个自助式的意式婚礼。这里的停车场也很宽阔，适合打造欧陆情怀醉人场景。
地址： No.20A, Jalan Kampung Pandan, off Jalan Tun Razak, 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
电话： 03- 9285 4827
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2） Menara KL Tower
在421米的高空上举办婚礼一定是很特别的体验吧，让所有人能够俯瞰吉隆坡美丽的景色同时见证一对佳人的幸福时光。
地址 : Menara Kuala Lumpur, No. 2 Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P.Ramlee 50250 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
电话  : 03 2020 1035 / 03 2098 8752
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3） A- Park
精巧迷人的英式小屋和湖边小屋不仅是很多新人拍摄婚纱照的首选地点，也是他们的婚礼地点哦！周翠绿青蔥的广阔草坪和美丽的环境一定会让你的花园梦幻婚礼成真。
地址：3275, Jalan Pulau Meranti, Kampung Pulau Meranti, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
电话：03- 61426051
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4) The Courtyard @zebra square
这场地都分别设置成不同主题，兼备户外和室內婚宴场地。不管你是想要室内feel，花园feel，还是庭院feel 到可以满足到现代年轻人的口味哦！不管是室内还是户外，工作人员都有办法给你最高贵又不失格调的婚礼。
地址：No. 18 and 20, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Off Jalan Tun Razak. 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
电话：03 9200 1323 / 012 231 0606
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5）LE Meridien
LE Meridien绝对可以满足你对婚礼的憧憬和梦想，可以为您量身打造隆重或低调，奢华或清新的多样婚礼风格。这里提供别致舒适、私人空间感十足的婚宴场地。
地址：2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, 50470, Malaysia
电话： 03 2263 7760
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6)  Golden Palm Tree
如果你喜欢海景，一定不可错过把这里当作你人生中唯一一次的浪漫婚礼地点！不仅可以欣赏海景，新人和客人还可以以美丽的日落景色为婚礼背景哦，可以想象照片出来的效果一定很惊人的漂亮！
地址：No. 67, Jalan Pantai Bagan Lalang, Kg Bagan Lalang 43950 Sungai Pelek, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
电话：03 3182 3600/ 03 3182 3700
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7)  Cyberview Resorts & Spa
如果你喜欢花园婚礼又想安排住宿给客人的话，Cyberview Resorts & Spa会是你很好的选择哦！在这片绿茵草坪上办花园式婚礼，配上最高级的香槟，和一对恩爱的新人，就形同一副令人陶醉的浪漫美景。婚礼之后很累的话，新人还可以有机会享受spa放松下身心呢！
地址：Persiaran Multimedia, 63000, Cyberjaya Selangor, Malaysia
电话：03 83127087
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8) Passion Road KL
喜欢高级婚礼的你可以选择这里哦！婚礼就一生一次，不如给你的心爱的另一半最令人羡慕的婚礼呗！
地址：Passion Road Sdn Bhd, No.16, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, 50450, Malaysia
电话：0 3-2166 7111
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9） Flora Terrace
想要办小型婚礼又要看起来浪漫？那你可以选择Flora Terrace为你的婚礼场地，环境不仅舒适，虽然是室内，但满天花板上装饰满花朵的冷气环境也可以给到你浪漫花园feel的婚礼哦！绝对可以满足到新娘们的少女心！
地址：Hampshire Place, Persiaran Hampshire, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
电话：0 3-2181 0872
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10) Lakesight Venue
选择在湖畔举办小型婚礼也是很浪漫哦！风不会太大又可以以大自然美丽的湖畔为背景，让两人的婚礼别有一番风味。
地址：A-5-1,Jalan SS7/13A, Plaza Kelana Jaya.
电话：017 3047245
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8 Cafés In KL That Took Their Desserts Up A Notch By Including Creamy Marshmallows

Marshmallows are a classic topping to desserts and it adds a creamy texture to whatever it is layered onto. Cafes within Klang Valley have expertly added marshmallows to their dishes for quite some time now. Whether it is mixed into a hot chocolate or sprinkled onto a waffle, here are 8 places where you can indulge in classic marshmallow desserts.
1. Tim’s Teapot Terrace Café
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You will feel like you just woke up in the Mad Hatter’s home when you visit this café. The eatery gives off an Alice in Wonderland vibe and they have simple and beautifully-decorated teapots placed everywhere. Their hot chocolate served with marshmallows is a classic favourite and you can’t go wrong with Tim’s Teapot Terrace Café’s ginormous version of it.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 11am–10pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 9128 Lorong Perak, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur 53100
Website: Tim’s Teapot Terrace Café

Tel: 03-41012523 / 012-2348850
2. Swensen’s
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Swensen’s is known for their variety of ice-cream and other desserts, and one of them is the Walnut Rocky Road served on a pan. This dessert features a stream of butterscotch cream swimming around a slice of chocolate walnut cake topped with melting marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Hours: 10am–10pm, daily
Address: 4-81 & 4-86, 4th Floor, Sunway Putra Mall, Alan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Swensen’s
Tel: 03-21817188 / 03-89580041
3. Coffee Me Darling
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Coffee Me Darling’s marshmallow dessert just might make you salivate as they take a page out of the book for classic desserts. You simply can’t go wrong with their ‘Smores Dip’, which is every marshmallow lover’s dream come true. Hot melted chocolate with marshmallows is served with a side of Marie crackers. Have a side of ice cream with your warm gooey dessert too.
Hours: Wednesdays-Mondays: 10am–12am. (Closed on Tuesdays).
Address: 153, Jalan SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Website: Coffee Me Darling
Tel: 017-377 6101
4. A Pie Thing
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A Pie Thing specialises in what else but pies and they serve a variety of sweet and savoury ones. Opt to skip the line of savoury pies and indulge in the star of A Pie Thing instead. Their Roasted Marshmallow Pie with Belgian Chocolate features a dense crust that adds a layer of crunch to the otherwise soft dessert that melts in the mouth.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 12pm–11pm, Friday–Saturday: 12pm–12am. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 128 G, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Website: A Pie Thing
5. The Owls Café
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The Owls Café houses a bunch of owl-inspired décor and owl lovers would love this place a lot as even their cups are shaped like adorable owls! What you should head here for is their classic waffle which is simply known as the Milo Dinosaur waffle. Milo Dinosaur has Milo powder sprinkled on it, alongside some dark chocolate ice cream, Koko Krunch cereal and a generous serving of marshmallows.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10am–7pm, Friday–Saturday: 10am–11pm
Address: Jalan Jalil Jaya 6, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: The Owls Café
Tel: 03-9543 9828
6. Miru Dessert Café
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Miru Dessert Café is a dessert restaurant that specialises in Japanese-style Shibuya Honey Toasts, Frozen Yogurt Drinks and more. For those who love marshmallows, go for their Signature Honey Toast. It is topped with toasted marshmallows and comes with a side of whipped cream and vanilla ice-cream.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 12pm–11pm, Friday–Saturday: 12pm–12am
Address: 62, Jalan SS 21/58, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Website: Miru Dessert Cafe
Tel: 03-7733 0318
7. Beary Potter Studio Café
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Famed for their pottery classes and ceramic workshops, Beary Potter Studio is also known for their pancakes. Their Pancake with Marshmallows and Chocolate Syrup includes soft fluffy pancakes, a stream of chocolate syrup and large marshmallows. After having your fill of pancakes, you could consider signing up for one of Beary Potter Studio’s pottery classes as well.
Hours: Sunday, Monday-Tuesday, Thursday: 12pm-8pm, Friday–Saturday: 12pm–10pm
Address: A-1-9, Connaught Avenue, No.38, Jalan 9, Taman Bukit Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Cheras
Website: Beary Potter Studio Café
Tel: 03-9107 6054
8. Magnum Café Malaysia
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Magnum is known as the indulgent ice cream with premium ingredients. With the launch of their first café in KL, Malaysians were able to try classic Magnum ice creams turned into full-fledged desserts. One of them is the Magnum Popstar. It features a Magnum Vanilla ice cream coated with white Magnum chocolate, served with a cluster of cheese popcorn, marshmallows, salted almonds and cake chunks, topped with maple syrup.
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Mid Valley Megamall, T-023, 052 & 053, Megamall,, 1, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City
Website: Magnum Café Malaysia
Feature Image Credit:  Instagram user @la_dolce_army_d, Miru Dessert Café


日本京都百年抹茶甜品店【Tsujiri】在Mont Kiara 新开张优惠！

喜欢日式甜品的吃货们有福了，小编想介绍大家一家来自日本京都的Tsujiri（辻利）抹茶甜品店，是抹茶控不可错过的哟！
Tsujiri 品牌在日本可是拥有悠久历史，在绿茶上更是有一番精心专研，只制作出最高品质的绿茶。在大马，Tsujiri已有多家甜品店，如果你喜欢抹茶甜品，那一定要来试试这家正宗的日本抹茶啦！
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Tsujiri的抹茶饮品都是以传统的日本竹刷子慢慢把绿茶打发出来的，所以抹茶口感很细滑又绵密。他们的抹茶冰饮品喝起来超顺滑，搭配不同口味的冰淇淋，喝起来味道非常冰凉清爽，是最佳消暑饮品。
Image Credit: Tsujiri
Image Credit: Tsujiri
此外，他们的抹茶蛋糕卷（RM10）吃起来很蓬松柔软，沾上红豆酱和奶油，有点微苦涩又甜甜的味道，每一口都超好吃！除了抹茶蛋糕卷，还有其他两种口味：黑芝麻和焙茶。
Image Credit: Tsujiri
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这里的黑芝麻麻糬更是必吃！每颗麻糬的是当天新鲜制作的，口感都超Q弹！此外，黑芝麻粉也有养颜功效，是女性朋友的最佳美容甜品。
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说到日本甜品，当然少不了抹茶刨冰啦！深绿色的刨冰看起来非常疗愈，每一口都是浓郁的抹茶味，吃起来入口即化一点都不会干干的。
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现在抹茶控有福啦~Tsujiri近日又在Mont Kiara一带开张了新店，只要单据购买超过RM25以上，你就可以以低价RM1购买他们的Soft Serve冰淇淋。这项优惠只在2017年2月11日至12日才有哦！
大家千万别错过咯。

地址：Petaling Jaya – 58, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Mont Kiara -No. 2, Ground Floor, Jalan Solaris 5, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur.
电话：03-7733 5541
营业时间：周一至周四 1pm-11pm ；周五&周六 1pm-12am ；周日12pm-11pm
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10 Cafés In Klang And The Signature Dishes You Should Order When You Dine Here

Klang is known to be a food haven and eateries are aplenty here, especially bah kut teh restaurants. 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 Klang and their signature dishes as per what’s recommended by past guests.
1. Hazelnut Coffee & Bar
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Hazelnut Coffee And Bar boasts a simple and cosy space with mix and match decors. This eatery has a spacious interior and it can sit many guests at any one time.
When it comes to food, you must try their crispy chicken chop, which is topped off with delicious salted egg yolk sauce and a side of french fries and salad. On this platter, the sauce is one of its selling points and it is enough to make you devour it in a few bites. Besides that, it is never too late to have a breakfast meal at any point of time in the day. Hazelnut’s breakfast meals can be sampled anytime you want, even as late as 5pm in the evening!
Signature Dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Chop, All-Day Breakfast

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Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11am-12.30am, Sunday: 11am-12am
Address: 52, Lorong Batu Nilam 21B, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang
Website: Hazelnut Coffee & Bar
Tel: 03-3318 1176
2. Binge Coffee
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Binge Coffee is still a relatively new spot and the interior itself focuses a lot more on large, long tables that can easily sit at least 6 people at one go. If you’re coming in pairs, don’t fret because Binge also accommodates smaller groups as well.
When it comes to food, you must get your hands on their desserts such as Bricky Panda which is a loaf of toasted bread, served with vanilla ice cream and topped off with fresh berries. This is one dessert that brings out the inner child in you, and it is satisfying with every bite you take. If you aren’t much of a sweet tooth, their creamy curry spaghetti is definitely a must to try and the balance of the curry flavour is just right!
Signature Dishes: Bricky Panda, Creamy Curry Spaghetti
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Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-11.30pm, Friday-Sunday: 12pm-12am
Address: 46-0, Jalan Kasuarina 6, Bandar Botanic, 41200 Klang
Website: Binge Coffee
Tel: 016-776 0710
3. Coffee Ink
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This cosy cafe will make you feel like you’re back home. It has a warm and inviting ambiance and it’s the ideal spot to work at as it is peaceful here too.
The stuffed chicken bomb at Coffee Ink features nicely-cooked bacon wrapping some juicy chicken breast. It oozes with melted cheese and spinach + mushroom stuffings. It is similar to chicken cordon bleu and it is just the right portion size. Besides that, CGB also stands for creamy chicken breast, where the grilled chicken breast is cooked perfectly with creamy french mustard mushroom sauce, accompanied with spinach and a good amount of mashed potatoes.
Signature Dishes: Stuffed Chicken Bomb, GCB
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Hours: 11am-11pm, daily. (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 19, Jalan Remia 3, 41200 Klang
Website: Coffee Ink
4. The Daily Press Coffee
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Be sure to drop by The Daily Press Coffee for all things coffee. They’re a great hangout spot as well and the simple, minimalistic approach to the interior is very inviting too. Even though the place is known for their coffee, one thing you shouldn’t miss out on is their chocolate waffles topped off with fruits and vanilla ice cream. The mountain of waffles is the perfect serving size for those who are ravenous. Their signature cupcakes are a heavenly treat too, as they are topped off with a thick layer of creamy butter frosting that is delicious down to the very last bite.
Signature Dishes: Chocolate Waffles With Fruits, Cupcakes
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Hours: Monday-Friday: 12pm-12am, Saturday-Sunday: 11am-12pm
Address: 106, Jalan Mahogani 1, Botanik Avenue 2, 41200 Klang
Website: The Daily Press Coffee
Tel: 03-3318 3154
5. Comic Coffee
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If you are into black painted walls which match well with brown decor and furniture to create a noir effect, then try out Comic Coffee.
Looking for something special? Sample their garlic sauce with chicken chop. The reason why it is a must-try is due to the fact that the dish uses garlic sauce which is quite uncommon. The sauce has the right balance of garlicky taste and is delicious when coupled with the tender chicken chop.
For drinks, their rose latte is truly fragrant and you can actually taste the rose flavour in the drink. It is a romantic and delicious drink to have while you lounge in this café  and watch the time pass you by.
Signature Dishes: Garlic Sauce With Chicken Chop, Rose Latte
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Hours: 11am-11pm, daily
Address: 31, Jalan Mahogani 5, Botanik Avenue 2, 41200 Klang
Website: Comic Coffee
Tel: 010-221 7679
6. Brew Factory
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Brew Factory is a hipster café which uses oil drums as tables and they have beautiful wall arts which are totally Instagram-worthy.
On a hot day, you must try their variety of milkshakes which is a refreshing and delicious drink to have at any time of the day. They have a variety of classic flavours including strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. As for main meals, the seafood pizza is a thin crust pizza with cheese, deep fried calamaris and shrimps as toppings.
Signature Dishes: Milkshakes, Seafood Pizza
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Hours: 12pm-12am, daily
Address: 66, Jalan Mahogani 1/KS7 , Bandar Botanic, Klang
Website: Brew Factory
Tel: 03-3318 6655
7. Seraph Awaken
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Even the name of this eatery will attract curious cats to dine here. Seraph Awaken is not any ol’ café. It has a traditional kopitiam setting. Their specialty is coffee and people are known to travel a distance just to sample their different types of java brews.
Expect unique seasonal flavours like hibiscus, guatemala, rose and so much more. If you’re not a coffee person, their cold-brew tea is definitely a hit and it has been brewed for one whole day in order to achieve the delicious taste.
Signature Dishes: Seasonal Coffee, Cold-Brew Tea
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Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm-7pm, Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm. (Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesday)
Address:  28, Jalan Stesen 1, klang, 41000 Klang
Website: Seraph Awaken
Tel: 012-290 6860
8. Café 1986
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Walking into Café 1986, it gives off a woody feel which evokes feelings of calmness. It has a simple interior with warm colours, and magazines are always at hand if you’re dining alone and wish to have something to read while you eat.
Recently, they have just added one dish onto their exhaustive menu. It is a crispy chicken ciabatta dish served with sweet potato fries. This is one meal where you can get the best of both worlds.  It features crisp chicken with homemade ciabatta bread and crispy sweet potato fries. If you prefer something lighter, their eggs benedict is truly delicious and it pairs well with hollandaise sauce and a side of wild rocket salad.
Signature Dishes: Crispy Chicken Ciabatta With Sweet Potato Fries, Eggs Benedict
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Hours: Monday-Friday: 11.30am-10.30pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10.30am-11pm
Address: Jalan Mahogani 5, Bandar Botanic, 41200 Klang
Website: Café 1986
Tel: 012-2028336
9. Card Café
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If you ever step in this café, you might first be attracted to the wall decors which features posters, hanging lighbulbs and antique wall clocks.
Their signature dish is the beef burger which features well-marinated beef patties which is juicy and delicious. It is served with pickles and cheese on top. You can never go wrong with Card Café ‘s burgers. Their sizzling lamb chop is served on a hot pan to keep it at the right temperature as you chow down. It is served with a side of corn, fries, veggie and mashed potatoes.
Signature Dishes: Beef Burger, Sizzling Lamb Chop
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Hours: 12pm-12am, daily
Address: 43, Lorong Batu Nilam 21B, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200, Klang, Selangor, 41200 Klang
Website: Card Cafe
Tel: 03-3323 2487
10. Coffee Origins
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Coffee Origins offers a fun vibe with the plethora of decor in this place. They are known for their sweet and savoury dish which is bacon waffles with ice cream. This is one dish that you must try and it is definitely an interesting one as you wouldn’t find this meal anywhere else. Besides that, you can also order a platter of meat which consists of ham, chicken chop and potatoes that are perfectly cooked and drizzled with a delicious serving of mushroom sauce as well.
Signature Dishes: Bacon Waffles, Meat Platter
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Hours: Monday-Thursday, Sunday: 11am-12am, Friday-Saturday: 11am-1am
Address: 98, Jalan Mahogani 1, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1, 41200 Klang
Website: Coffee Origin
Tel: 03-3323 0726
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This Fish Market Is M'sia's Own Version Of Tokyo's Famous Tsujiki Fish Market

You can’t go to Tokyo and not spend time wandering about the famous Tsujiki fish market, especially if you’re a huge seafood fan.
It’s one of the bigger wholesale fish and seafood markets in the world and the entire layout entails a bunch of fresh fish stalls and plenty of seafood restaurants.

Likewise, in Malaysia, there is a similar experience, albeit a more retail store-like version of the Tsujiki fish market.

Where the Tokyo-famous seafood house is pretty much like your average fish market, Sui-San Fish Market comes equipped with large freezers where you can pick out your fresh catch of choice.

Purchase it and opt to cook it your way in the comfort of your own home. But, if you’re salivating and can’t wait to try the juicy seafood out, you could also have it prepared there and then.

Sui-San Fish Market goes by a fresh catch dining concept where you can choose your preferred item from the display section/freezer and inform the staff there of your table number.

Sui-San’s team of chefs will then prep your seafood of choice on the spot.

Considering how the seafood from Sui-San is imported directly from the Tokyo Tsujiki market, be rest assured that you’ll have a similar experience to the Japanese market.

Sui-San Fish Market Cheras
Hours: 10am-10.30pm, daily
Address: No. 9G, Jalan C180/2, Dataran C180, 43200, Cheras
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This KL Pop-Up Dining Experience Under The Stars Is Out Of This World!

We’ve probably found the most out-of-this-world dining experience in January 2018.
Hosted by Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the pop-up dining experience is titled “Find Your Lucky Stars” and it is set in a dreamy space-like environment, where it feels almost like you’re dining right beneath the stars.
Yup, the ground is a projection of “stars” too, so it’ll feel like you’re floating in the middle of space.
Talk about the most unique dining experience to kickstart 2018!
Find Your Lucky Stars’ exclusive dinner menu is curated by Chef Ho Boon and it will be available from January 2-31.
Expect tantalising meals like:
Crispy Fried Irish Oyster
Double Boiled Chicken Consommé
Celestial Court Steamed Cod Fish
Strawberry and Chocolate Dumpling Pot Sticker
Check out the full menu here.
Do note that special requests and seating are subject to the restaurant’s terms and conditions. Seats can be reserved at Sheraton Imperial Hotel’s official website and reservations are held for a maximum of 15 minutes from the reserved time so do arrive on time and remember to dress to the nines!
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【本周必玩大全】12/12-18/12你不可错过的精彩活动！

本文为你精挑细选了本9个周最酷炫有趣的活动！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. Tay Cher Sian + Eddin Khoo: Duet Together
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爵士钢琴家Tay Cher Sian和PUSAKA的创办人Eddin Khoo将在明天于No Black Tie为大家带来超棒的音乐演出。在这个假期，大家不妨来个愉快的音乐之旅吧！
日期时间: December 13, 9.30pm
地点: No Black Tie, KL
更多详情，请点击: No Black Tie

2. Orikami Music Showcase
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你除了可以在Orikami音乐会中欣赏到许多知名本地艺人的演出，还可以看到本地大学才华洋溢的学生乐团的表演哦！喜欢音乐的你，就千万别错过啦！
日期时间: December 14, 8pm-11pm
地点: KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail
更多详情，请点击: Orikami Music Showcase
3. APW’s FIRST Christmas Market
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圣诞节快到了，而今年APW Bangsar也终于迎来了他们的首个圣诞节市集！16日至18日的晚上，APW将会有各式各样圣诞主题的摊位等着你哦！此外，现场还会有音乐表演呢！大家千万别错过啦！
日期时间: December 16-18, 5pm-10pm
地点: APW Bangsar
更多详情，请点击: APW’s First Christmas Market
4. An Evening Of Contemporary Dance
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Asia Duo Dance Company这次邀请了来自菲律宾、纽约、北京和本地的知名舞者来为大家带来一场精彩绝伦的现代舞蹈表演Axiomatic。喜欢舞蹈的你，怎么可以错过这场舞蹈盛宴呢？
日期时间: December 16-18, 8.30pm-10.30pm
地点: DPAC
更多详情，请点击: Axiomatic
5. Amazin’ Christmas Charity Market
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The Amazin’ Christmas Charity Market不只是个圣诞市集，还是个非常有意义的慈善活动哦！The Amazin’ Christmas Charity Market的所有收益将会全数捐赠给吉隆坡的一所难民学校。让我们一起来为这些小朋友创造一个美好的圣诞节吧！
日期时间: December 17, 10am-5pm
地点: The Co. Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar
更多详情，请点击: Amazin’ Christmas Charity Market
6. Whisky and Chocolate Truffles Pairing
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来自新加坡的著名巧克力师Lim Jianling将会在这个礼拜六到TREC的Crime Cocktail Bar为大家带来好吃的高级松露巧克力！这个周末就到Crime Cocktail Bar品尝美味的松露巧克力和威士忌吧！
日期时间: December 17, 1-5pm
地点: Crime Cocktail Bar, TREC
更多详情，请点击: Whisky and Chocolate Truffles Pairing
7. Christmas Zumba Party 2016
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加入Christmas Zumba Party 2016，一起快乐地运动，以健康的身体、愉悦的心情一同迎接新年的到来吧！
日期时间: December 17, 9am-11am
地点: Wisma Laxton, Jalan Desa, Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: Christmas Zumba Party 2016
8. Comic Fiesta
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动漫迷们注意啦！一年一度的Comic Fiesta又来啦！Cosplay爱好者们，赶紧换上你们最棒的服装一同参加这场Cosplay派对！此外，现场还有许多动漫的周边产品和J-Pop表演在等着你哦！
日期时间: December 17-18, 10am-7pm
地点: Putra World trade Center, KL
更多详情，请点击: Comic Fiesta 2016
9. Pasar Lambak 2016
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PINTUmERAH将在这个周末于Shah Alam Stadium举办一场跳蚤市集。不管是复古服装、乐器还是美味的小吃，你都可以在那里找到！这个周末就到Pasar Lambak去淘宝吧！
日期时间: December 17-18, 10am-6pm
地点: Shah Alam Stadium
更多详情，请点击: Pasar Lambak 2016
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Get Major Santorini Vibes At This Greece-Inspired Café In D'sara

White Sands in Empire Damansara is a café inspired by the blue and white colours reminiscent of the Santorini islands in Greece.

Located in the open space concept mall of Empire Damansara, you’d likely get major Santorini vibes when you’re here.

The walls have been painted with a pretty Santorini background with a large coffee mug and guests can head on over to take a picture with it.

Head outside for the classic brick wall for a different vibe that’s equally as cool. There’s even a bike prop that you can get creative with for your OOTD shot.
But White Sands hasn’t just left the aesthetics to the ambiance of their eatery.

Their food are just as Insta-worthy. Croissants are stuffed with colourful fruits, roasted chickens are paired with vegetables of every kind for that extra pop of colour. It’s almost as if White Sands has made it their personal mission to add colour to their meals as its overall ambiance is minimalistic.

So, if you’re looking for a quick escape to Santorini, you can head over to this café in Empire Damansara.

Do remember to bring home a souvenir in the form of a snapshot at their iconic Santorini-painted walls. 😉

White Sand Café
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-10pm, Friday-Sunday: 8.30am-12am
Address: Heritage Lane, Unit 13A Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8A, Damansara Perdana Petaling Jaya
Website: White Sand Café
Tel: 03-7611 0975
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Imagine Dragons Will Be Coming Down To KL In January 2018!

This just in!
Imagine Dragons has recently updated their Facebook page with more concert dates as part of their Evolve World Tour. They’ve disclosed 3 dates thus far and *drum roll* KL’s on the list! 😀
The band famous for hits like Believer, Thunder and Radioactive will be playing a show at the Malawati Shah Alam Arena on January 6th. The other dates on the Asia tour are Hong Kong for January 13th and Taipei for January 15th.
As part of their Evolve concert tour, Imagine Dragons have scheduled dates for Europe, UK and Ireland and it’s great that the band will be dropping by KL too!
Prices for tickets on the KL Evolve World Tour starts at RM188 and sales are scheduled to start on October 5th at 10am. So, which songs are you excited to sing live with the band? Let us know in the Facebook comment section below!
Click here to buy tickets.