Viral IndoBowl Restaurant Launches Number 3—Are Their Signatures Still As Good?

IndoBowl once reached viral status back in late 2017. Now, they are back with their 3rd outlet in IOI City Mall Putrajaya.
Specialising in Indonesian street food, they serve up Sumatran-inspired dishes, some of which are cooked with family recipes dating 60 years back.
And we learnt that one of the reasons why there’s an IndoBowl in the first place is because the founder’s wife loved Indonesian cuisine.
Being Indonesian herself, she wanted a taste of home in her new-found Malaysian home and that’s how IndoBowl came about.

IndoBowl is located on LG Lot-36 at IOI City Mall Putrajaya (right next to Spag & Jus).
The interior is decorated with traditional Indonesian decors
The dishes we tried at the IOI Putrajaya mall are signatures from IndoBowl’s existing menu.
In a nutshell, we found them flavourful with a kick of spice. While their sambal balado sauce made for a wonderful accompaniment to the heavy dishes, it eventually became a little too spicy for some of us.
A complex-flavoured dish of IndoMie and fried chicken or sweet and sour squid with rice is reduced to a single taste profile of spicy.
Then again, that’s our personal opinion as weak chilli eaters. Nevertheless, here are our thoughts on the dishes we had, minus the spice factor.
1. Sate Ayam and Beef Madura
Satay Ayam Madura (RM11.90)
This is one of IndoBowl’s bestsellers and we can see why. They are fragrant chicken skewers marinated in turmeric; grilled chicken meat cut into bite-sized pieces and seared to seal in the juices.
Satay Daging Madura (RM11.90)
The meat was tender with some chopped spring onions, chilli, and onions on top. Served with sweet soy sauce, it’s different from your regular satay served with peanut sauce.

P.S: They have these skewers with IndoMie for RM10.90 too.
2. IndoMie Iga
Short ribs with IndoMie (RM22.90)
At this price, you can’t expect the meat to be falling off the bone. However, we can say that it was marinated well and was not too tough to pull apart. The noodles were fried with chilli padi and IndoMie seasoning so it was pleasantly nice, albeit a little spicy.
3. IndoMie Salted Egg Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated with salted egg seasoning (RM17.90)
Honestly, I was skeptical about this dish. But that’s only because I’ve tried the IndoMie Salted Egg Yolk instant noodles and felt personally harassed by the synthetic salted egg yolk flavourings and colourings. It stayed in my breath after 24 hours and is frankly not a pleasant experience.
However, IndoBowl’s diced chicken cubes tossed in salted egg yolk and later fried was decent. Served with rice, a sunny side up and chilli, the chicken was tender and lightly flavoured. A little gravy might make it better but this is great for those who do not fancy heavy salted egg flavours in their meal.
4. Nasi Sotong Masam Manis
A whole squid served with rice and condiments (RM15.90)
Chewy with an interesting flavour, this dish was a contrast from the salted egg chicken. It’s served with a sweet and savoury acar (pickled veggies), salted egg, sambal and spring onions.
Leaning more towards a sweeter taste, it went nicely with the salted egg. The generous serving of squid made me give this dish extra brownie points too.
5. Nasi Ayam Petai Sambal Tomat
Stir fried chicken cubes mixed with tomato sambal petai (RM13.90)
It tastes like what it sounds: sharp, spicy and pungent. The salted egg oddly rounds these strong flavours off into a pleasant mouthful. Or maybe I really just don’t mind the taste of petai. Like when it was combined with blue cheese in a burger.

We’d recommend mixing up the ingredients in the bowl like a bibimbap to evenly distribute the salt and chilli to rice and chicken.
6. Nasi Goreng Ayam Balado
Fried rice with chicken and their signature Sambal Balado (RM20.90)
This is a spicy fried rice with your regular spices, long beans and a grilled chicken thigh. It’s a sizeable portion with a generous serving of sambal balado smeared on the chicken.
Sambal Balado on grilled chicken thigh
Spiciness of the chilli aside, the chicken was smokey and juicy. This dish is served with a sunny side up. In all of the dishes we had, the yolks were slightly runny which, interestingly enough, actually helped to ease the spiciness a little for us.
7. Soda Gembira
Bandung syrup with soda water and basil seeds (RM7.90)
After all the spiciness, we really needed to soothe the flames. In came the sirap bandung with an Indonesian twist. Mixed with soda water and basil seeds, the sweet milkiness of the drink tasted refreshing. Plus, if you enjoy having mixed textures in your drink, the biji selasih or basil seeds gives it a fun crunch.
However, it was particularly sweet and kao when we enjoyed it. It even stained my teeth pink, so drink this with caution. ?
8. Ropang
Toasted bread with cheese, chocolate and condensed milk (RM8.90)
In Malaysia, we’ve got kaya and toast. But in Indonesia, they’ve got grated cheese, chocolate sprinkles, condensed milk and toast!

If you enjoy your banana fritters with those toppings, you might like this popular Indonesian street food.
We managed to bungkus some back after the review and it did not turn soggy either, despite the heavy toppings.

While I’ve never experienced Indonesian street food, the dishes served at IndoBowl gave me an interesting exposure to it. I’d definitely return for the chicken madura skewers and short ribs.

IndoBowl Cafe
Hours: 11am-10pm, daily
Address: Lot LG-36, Lower Ground Floor, IOI City Mall, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502, Putrajaya
Website: IndoBowl Restaurant
Tel: 019-542 6869


[DKL Reviews] We Put A Luxurious RM609k Motorhome To The Test On Our Malaysian Roads

Ever dreamt of road tripping around the country without having to worry about accommodation? There are definitely those who prefer traveling in the comfort of their own home, which sounds theoretically impossible…until recently.
The motorhome concept was recently introduced to Malaysians by way of Luxe Motorhomes & Caravans. The company is owned by WTA Ventures Sdn Bhd and they’re the leading sole distributor of Benimar Motorhomes in Malaysia.
The Discover KL team recently got the chance to test drive the Benimar Mileo 3 series motorhome and got to learn more about this interesting home-car concept.

We spent one Saturday test driving the vehicle in Shah Alam and got plenty of curious stares. We don’t blame them. It’s not a common sight in our country to see a motorhome casually cruising down the street. It’s also a lot larger than a normal car, and its precise measurement is at 5.95m by 7.12m. To put its size into perspective, it’s like an Estima—only longer, wider and taller!
The Benimar Mileo 3 series can comfortably accommodate 6 people and it comes with plenty of sweet specs like a large overcab double bed, a built-in stove and even a swivel toilet. One thing’s for sure though, it’s clear that the Benimar doesn’t sacrifice on looks either, because if you asked any of us, we wouldn’t mind bunking in this motorhome. It sure looks as stunning inside, as it does outside.

Of course, with such a large vehicle, one would expect that the consumption of electricity would be high. That’s not the case with this smart vehicle. In fact, it uses LED and solar panel which saves more energy.
The recharge cable for this motorhome is similar to that of a smart/hybrid car. The vehicle works in such a way whereby there’s a master switch which charges all the mobile appliances within the home, such as the heater, oven and more.  That way, one does not have to separately charge certain appliances in order to use it.

The dining table area is extendable and it can easily be converted into a kid-sized bed when pushed downwards. Talk about practicality! The Benimar Mileo 3 series is able to have the functions of a normal home due to its smart placement and collapsible function of certain furniture like the dining table.
Image Credit: Paultan.org

When it comes to sleeping, we were eager to test try the comfy-looking beds. There’s a queen size bed right above the driver seat and a double decker bed at the other end of the motorhome. Both beds can sleep 2 persons comfortably. A word of caution though, be careful when getting out of bed. You might hit your head on the ceiling, especially if you’re tall. One of our writers learnt this the hard way.

With a built-in stove and sink, you can do your cooking and cleaning right in the comfort of your motorhome kitchen. When driving about, it’s best to remove the metal grill as it does produce a rattling noise though. However, if it doesn’t bother you, then this step is not necessary.

Image Credit: Paul Tan Org
The Benimar Mileo 3 series is built-in with secure positive catches on all their furniture doors to ensure that they remain securely closed at all times. It also comes equipped with soft closing hinges. That way, you won’t have to worry about angsty teens slamming the cupboard doors! 😛

One cool thing about the motorhome is that it allows for some romantic stargazing too. All you’ll have to do is open the built-in ceiling windows. It comes equipped with mosquito nets to keep out pesky mozzies and blinds for sunny days.
Image Credit: Paul Tan
When the folks at Luxe Motorhomes & Caravans told us about the swivel toilet seat, we were rightfully intrigued. The toilet has plenty of legroom and you can swivel the toilet bowl seat around to catch a different view each time. There’s also a spacious shower area. However, the bathroom and shower area can only be used when the motorhome is not moving—for obvious reasons.

As for the entertainment aspect of the motorhome, it comes equipped with a digital control panel which allows one to control the lighting, television and air conditioning on one specific panel.

When it comes to the driver section itself, they are made up of bergen fabric and it’s actually a pretty comfortable seat, suited for prolonged driving periods. For drivers who wish to take a short nap at R&R stops, they can pull the blinds close to keep the area nice and dark and catch some much-needed shuteye.

If you’re worried about parking this big baby, you don’t have to worry as it comes with an in-built camera which can help assist the driver as they park. The gearbox comes with manual and auto functions which makes sense as it was manufactured in the West, where manual vehicles are more common. However, Malaysians would probably be more comfortable driving an auto vehicle as they are more common in our country. If you prefer driving in manual though, you’d be able to.

Overall, riding in the Benimar Mileo 3 series was a pretty cool experience. Despite it being a large vehicle, it was surprisingly not a really bumpy ride, especially when travelling down a straight road. The motorhome concept is still relatively foreign in Malaysia so we were happy to be educated on what owning one would entail.
With insurance and GST, the Benimar Mileo 3 series will cost approximately RM609,066.55 (with 5 years warranty). The reality of living in a motorhome though is that you would have to pump your own water (for consumption and shower) and remove your own rubbish and waste. However, Benimar makes it easier by being in-built with easily portable tanks for water and waste, which can be wheeled around.
You don’t even have to get a separate license as those with the D license are able to operate this vehicle. If you’re comfortable with the lifestyle of traveling around with your home and would pretty much lead a nomad lifestyle most of the time, you could consider getting yourself a motorhome. After all, it’s a pretty worthy investment, considering how it’s a home and car all wrapped in one.
Interested? Read more about it here.


Fish Leong Is The First M'sian Chinese To Perform At The Prestigious NYC Lincoln Center

Fish Leong is a Malaysian singer known for her Mandarin pop tunes and love-themed ballads. She is known all around Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan.
Image Credit: Fish Leong
She may be singing in Mandarin but Fish has made a name for herself even among her English-speaking fans. In fact, she is the first Malaysian Chinese singer to ever perform at the Lincoln Center in New York City, and it became a sold-out show.
Image Credit: Fish Leong
Her Tu T’appelles L’amour 2016 concert saw her traveling across 8 countries and 45 shows, making New York her last pitstop on December 4th.
Fish has certainly made Malaysia proud by being the very first Malaysian Chinese to perform at the prestigious Lincoln Center and according to The Star, she mentioned, “This is a dream come true! I feel so proud (of this achievement) and it is so meaningful for my music career.”
Feature Image Credit: Fish Leong Facebook page


This Soft Serve & Tiramisu Dessert Brand From South Korea Will Be Coming To KL Soon!

All the way from Hongdae, South Korea, this mouthwatering dessert that fuses tiramisu and soft serve together is finally coming to our shores. #KissTheTiramisu is famous among locals in South Korea and even tourists. This dessert features layers and layers of Mascarpone cheese, soft serve, coffee liquor, cookie crumble, cocoa powder and chocolate served in a plastic gold rimmed “wine” glass to-go.
Image Credit: Kiss The Tiramisu Facebook Page
We won’t have to wait too long for their arrival as #KissTheTiramisu will be announcing the date of their grand opening and location soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverKL if you want more info on this mouthwatering dessert!
Kiss The Tiramisu
Website: Kiss The Tiramisu
Tel: 012-684 2212
Feature Image Credit: Kiss The Tiramisu


Experience "Snow" This CNY As This Penang Mall Transforms Into A Winter Wonderland

The Chinese New Year celebration in Malaysia is typically sunny or sometimes even rainy. One thing’s for sure though: it doesn’t snow…ever. Perhaps for the first time, Malaysians can experience “snow” this festive season as a mall in Penang transforms into an olden day winter wonderland.
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Queensbay Mall in Penang is known to go big with their decor and this time around they do not disappoint either. Entitled “Reminiscing the Reunion Tradition”, Queensbay Mall transforms into a “snow-covered” land complete with lanterns dotted with white specks of “snow”, and other forms of olden day oriental decor.
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Queensbay Mall also schedules “snowfall” within the mall during specific timings. Shoppers can then experience a different sort of Chinese New Year celebration this year. The mall mentioned on their Facebook page how “We may travel far and wide, the festivities always lead us home. After all, home is where the heart is.”
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
The idea that Queensbay Mall had for their Chinese New Year decor is basically to recreate the lively atmosphere of a homecoming reunion.
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Roosters roam about to represent a flourishing township. It is even equipped with a bazaar that offers cookies, delicacies, gift hampers and more.
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page
Considering how we are not able to experience snow in Malaysia, it is indeed unique how Queensbay Mall came up with this concept. If you have not experienced snow during Chinese New Year, opt to head on down to Queensbay Mall this month! It might not be the actual thing but you would definitely feel like you’re in a whole new land.
Feature Image Credit: Queensbay Mall Facebook page


Under Armour Presents A 4-Minute Fitness Challenge—Champ Walks Away With RM7.8k

We’re now in the first quarter of 2017 and if you’ve been training hard since the start of the year, your works might soon be rewarded through Under Armour’s fitness challenge, known as Test Of Will.
Test Of Will in Philippines. (Image Credit: Under Armour Southeast Asia)
Test Of Will is an urban fitness challenge set in 6 different countries across South East Asia and it does away with the conventional fitness competitions such as marathons and triathlons. What it focuses on instead are 4-minute fitness challenges consisting of functional training exercises to challenge your strength, endurance and power. The exercises you will be performing are:

Burpees
One Arm Thruster (10kg For Men, 5kg For Women)
TRX Rows
Sandbag Throw (20kg For Men, 10kg For Women)

Test Of Will in Philippines. (Image Credit: Under Armour Southeast Asia)
Each competitor will score one point for each rep completed and those with the highest score at the end of the heat in their country will move on to the finals. Each country’s finalists will then battle it out for a cash prize of SGD 2,500 (approx. RM7.8k)
Test Of Will in Philippines. (Image Credit: Under Armour Southeast Asia)
Now in its second year, Test of Will is a chance for fitness buffs in Jakarta, KL, Bangkok, Manila, Brunei and Singapore to walk away with some free swag and other prizes. Registration is free and it’s opened to all aged 21 and above. Sign up here.
Test Of Will
When: March 11-12, 10am-10pm
Where: Pavilion KL
Info: Test Of Will


This Ice Cream Bar In KL Lets Us Get A Little Tipsy With Their Alcoholic Ice Creams

Inside Scoop is a household name in Malaysia as the go-to place to get good ice cream. Their stalls are often small, but filled to the brim by ice cream lovers.

However, because times are getting harder and people perhaps need more than just ice cream to tide our days over, they have come up with a spin-off to their ice cream franchise. It is simply known as The Ice Cream Bar, and here, not only do you get ice cream, you also get them infused with alcohol.
Instead of spiked punch, they serve spiked ice cream.

Sure, The Ice Cream Bar still hosts a menu of the traditional artisanal ice cream that has attracted a number of fans, but their main attraction is still ice cream with alcohol. For example, there’s dark chocolate with smoked cognac, XO cranberry, whisky cream, and rum and raisins.

Ice cream is not the only medium for you to get alcohol-infused desserts at this place, though. If you’re looking to sweeten it up a little bit more, you can choose to have your ice cream served in variants like waffles or ice cream cake.

This is arguably one of the best ways to have your dessert and if you’re looking to try something a lil’ different, drop by The Ice Cream Bar to sample some of their signature alcoholic treats.
The Ice Cream Bar
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 1pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 12.30pm-12am, Sunday: 12.30pm-11pm.
Address: 60, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Ice Cream Bar
Tel: 03-2856 7435
All Image Credit: The Ice Cream Bar Facebook


【Two Chefs Lab】日式和西式结合的餐厅，让你享受寿司配咖啡的独特滋味！

有想过日式和西式的结合吗？在Two Chefs Lab，你就找到了寿司和咖啡的结合啦！一般我们去到日式料理店，不例外地很多人都会喝绿茶。但是在这里，你喝的是咖啡哦～
Two Chefs Lab其实是一家以手作寿司和盖饭/丼物为主的日式料理馆。而他们家特别之处在于餐厅的风格偏向西式风，让顾客感觉像是来到了很夯的西式咖啡馆，但是吃的却是日式料理！
Image Credit: @xueqi720 & @louiseyf
像是他们家的手卷竟然是放在西式的茶罐里。这么特别的fusion真的会让人爱上啦！
Image Credit: Two Chefs Lab
Image Credit: @n.ying.y & @spicysharon
除此之外，他们家的寿司更是不可以错过！新鲜的三文鱼和风味刚好的醋饭，让你两三口就将一碟寿司吃进肚子了！
Image Credit: Two Chefs Lab & @charisching_life
Image Credit: Two Chefs Lab
然后，他们家的Hamarugi Niniku也是厨师推荐菜之一哦！烤蛤蜊配上大蒜奶油酱，让你吃到日西式结合的劲爆风味！他们家还有其它好多料理，小编不能全部介绍。大家不妨自己亲身去试吃吧！
Image Credit: @beelim1205 & @ivyliewsf
想再吃饱一点，就要吃他们家的盖饭啦！除了你平时在日式餐厅看到的盖饭，他们家还有澳洲牛肉盖饭。熟度刚好的牛肉配上饭和半生熟的鸡蛋，一口吃下还带有了松露油的香味！每一口都是美好滋味！
Image Credit: Gourmet Hunter KL
至于饭后甜点，自然不能忘了他们家的豆腐起司蛋糕啦！想知道好不好吃？就去试看看吧！
快点！快点！快点！这个周末就和家人到这里来吧！吃得开心之余也不会让你大伤荷包！
Two Chefs Lab
地址：23-G, Jalan Temenggung 27/9, sek 9, Kajang, Malaysia.
营业时间：12pm-10.30pm（星期二至四）12pm-11pm （星期五至日）***星期一休息
联络电话：03-9011 9910
网址：Two Chefs Lab
Feature Image Credit: @beelim1205 & @xueqi720


Ever Had Uzbekistani & Russian Cuisine? This Subang Restaurant Serves 'Em!

For the adventurous, SD Caravan Restaurant offers a myriad of food choices and dishes that we bet you’ve never tried before.
That’s Russian and Uzbekistani fare for you!

With a lack of specialty Uzbekistani and Russian restaurants available in KL, SD Caravan Restaurant fills the gap nicely with their simple, flavourful cuisine.

In fact, the chef himself hails from Uzbekistan so you can expect him to whip up authentic Uzbekistani fare like Uzbek Dumplings with Mutton, Fryed Lagman and Kazan Kebab at affordable prices.

As for those who are curious about Central Asian culture, they could always speak to any one of the Uzbekistani team members and learn a thing or two about their culture.

SD Caravan Restaurant’s guests typically consist of those who are curious about Central Asian cuisine or Uzbekistanis and Russians who are residing in Malaysia and hankering for food from their home country.
If you’re looking to try something new this week, SD Caravan Restaurant is the place to be.
SD Caravan Restaurant
Address: E-Tiara Serviced Apartment, No.G-5, SS16, Subang Jaya
Website: SD Caravan Restaurant
All Image Credit: SD Caravan Restaurant’s Facebook page


This Café In Putrajaya Serves A Stiletto Dessert That Is Perfect For Any Fashionista

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world.”
This saying by the great Marilyn Monroe was not made popular without a solid reason. After all, shoes are a girl’s best friend and the right pair can totally make an outfit. For the fashionistas in KL who are shoe-obsessed, now you can have your (shoe) dessert and eat it too!
Image Credit: Let’s Travel吃风
The Dancing Diva is a dessert by Perfume Dance Café, which is located in iOi City Mall Putrajaya. It is in fact a thick slice of french toast drizzled in honey and topped off with lots of decadent ice cream and a red stiletto. The dish is a big hit among customers and just about everyone who visits this restaurant would purchase this dessert and Instagram it as well.
Image Credit: Places And Food
Other Instagram-worthy things in this café which is worth mentioning, is none other than its signature masquerade props which customers can utilise in their Instagram shots.
Image Credit: 吃货出闸咯
This café with its European theme even has waitresses dressed in maid costumes and royal Tiffany blue chairs for customers to sit on. They have plenty of other dishes here including main meals such as spaghetti and risotto. Still, nothing stands out like the unique Dancing Diva and if you’re looking to treat a special lady in your life, consider this dessert which truly epitomises any fashionable and classy woman.
Perfume Dance Café
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: iOi City Mall Level 1 35 & 36 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan
Website: Perfume Dance Café
Tel: 012-256 7676
Feature Image Credit: Darren & Tomato


#SaveOrSplurge: What RM438 Will Get You For A Fine Dining Experience At Tangerine KL

#SaveOrSplurge is a DiscoverKL series highlighting the most luxurious makan experiences, activities, places and travel spots in and out of KL. Leave it to our team to find out if you should just “save your money” or “splurge all the way”.

The art of enjoying fine dining revolves around the idea of sensory appreciation—sight, taste, sound, touch and smell.

Tangerine is a fine dining restaurant that has been serving up Modern Western cuisines to tease their patrons’ palates since 2017. As of 1st July, Chef Siti Arini Darsom and her team released a new 6-course menu centered on distinct flavours.

Her sous chef explained that they had gone through countless rounds of trial and errors to ensure that every element displayed on the plate played a role in their gastronomical exploration.
Here’s what you’ll get from a 6-course RM438 set dinner at Tangerine Restaurant.
1. Dining with a view
Night View
Being on the 51st floor of THE FACE Suites, you’ll be able to dine and literally watch the sun go down. Combined with smooth jazz tracks and attentive staff members that help to pull out heavy chairs, it’s perfect for some classy unwinding with friends or a date.
2. Amuse bouches

Fresh in house-baked bread and croissants with marmalade jam and a square of butter with a sprinkle of paprika. Warm and crunchy, we’d insert ASMR sound clips of the bread crunching if we could.

Then, a dehydrated watermelon cube topped with a walnut and foam as well as three deep fried panko balls were served to excite our palates.

It was a great segue into the oncoming flavourful adventure.
3. First Course: White Sturgeon Caviar
 Compressed melon, crème fraiche flan, roasted butternut puree, nori nest
Compressed fruits are a popular modernist technique that uses physics to rupture the inner structure of fruits. It results in a translucent-looking fruit with a different physical appeal. For the melons, it had a nata de coco-like texture that added dimension to the other parts of this dish that were of mainly soft and smooth texture.
Combined in a spoon, it was a pleasant mix of sweet, savoury and earthy flavours.
4. Second Course: Foie Gras and Truffle
Rhubarb ganache, honey mustard caviar, brioche
Imagine this: a slather of soft and fatty foie gras and some tart and fruity rhubarb topped with some umami flavours from the mustard caviar and an earthy bit of truffle, all layered on a crunchy brioche.
5. Third Course: Ocean flavours
Once you’re seated, you’ll be invited to pick your dishes for the third, fourth and sixth courses. Here are the selections for the third course.
Seared Japanese Scallop
Soft parsnip, pickled onion petal, garden pea velouté
My colleagues who had this dish commented that the scallops were the softest they’ve ever had. Served with pickled onion petal with some savoury garden pea velouté,
Grilled Octopus Tentacle
Asparagus confit, Provencal stew, smoked garlic drop
Plated to resemble a sea creature, this dish is for the ones who enjoy tougher textures. Chewy tentacles with smokey and comforting aromas from the smoked garlic drop and Provencal stew.
Ocean Trout

Almond scale, smoked clam, yuzu hollandaise.
Closely related to the salmon, the meat of this ocean trout was firm yet soft. The tartness from the yuzu hollandaise balanced out the strong taste of the fish oils.

The almond scale added a delicious crunch and slight sweetness while the smoked clam with a tomato salsa was light and refreshing.
6. Fourth Course: Land to sea flavours
½ Maine Lobster
Cos heart, turnip flake, Catalan picada
Served on the side is a Romaine lettuce heart and some aromatic Spanish sauce, this is an eye-catching dish for sure.
Do note that this is priced at an additional charge of RM100 and can be further upgraded with a Sanchoku wagyu side for RM60.
Sanchoku Wagyu ‘MB9’
Russet Pavé, eryngii Escabeche, ceps reduction
Layman’s Translation: Sliced, stacked, baked and potatoes cut into squares, Latin-style oyster mushrooms, concentrated mushroom sauce
With the high concentration of marbling, this kind of steak is relatively rare.
But the hype doesn’t disappoint as it’s a tender piece of steak that’s rich in flavour, accompanied with the earthy flavours of the mushrooms and potatoes.
‘300 Days Grain Fed’ Wagyu Cheek
6-hours slow-cooked, shallot merlot, roasted kohlrabi, sesame pea mousse
The meat was a soft and melt-in-your-mouth kind of buttery texture that combined well with the fruity and savoury shallot merlot. Balancing the tart and gamey flavours is a slice of roasted German turnip and some creamy sesame pea mousse.
“Hill Side’ Lamb ‘Bone In’
Mint pistachio crust, browned baby radish, ‘Skordalia’ potato
Tender lamb encrusted in a mint and pistachio crust, served with a side of Greek potato and garlic mash. Adding a layer of smokeyness is some browned baby radishes.
Atlantic Halibut
Heirloom tomato compote, wild cabbage medallion, lemongrass ginger dressing
Similar to the ocean trout, the fattiness of the Halibut was balanced with the lemongrass ginger dressing and the heirloom tomato compote.
Served clean, the dressing is poured onto the Halibut upon serving.
7. Fifth Course: Selection of Fine Cheese
Raisins on vine, house-baked ‘croute’, toasted wild nut, ‘New Zealand’ honey comb
Despite being a huge fan of cheese, this platter came as a shocker. There were 4 types of cheeses, namely goat, edam, muenster and camembert. Served in generous chunks, a colleague and I enjoyed pairing the muenster or camembert with a bit of honey comb and some dried cranberries on a cracker.

Should the cheese be too pungent, the raisins on a vine and wine is a life-saving palate cleanser.
Note: Wines start from RM230 per bottle.
8. Sixth Course: Desserts & Bon Bons
Chocolate Luxe
Tangerine jello, ‘opalys’ semifreddo, pecan croquant
Encasing the a tangerine jello heart is a semi-frozen white chocolate creme layer on a crisp pecan brittle. The tartness of the tangerine is softened by the opalys semifreddo but enhances the dark chocolate disc balanced on the planet-looking dessert.
On the side is a halved golden gooseberry. Be warned, it may look harmless but its tartness is akin to sour pineapples, mangoes and a lemon.
Le Vacherin
Anjou pear sorbet, coconut macaroon, grapefruit candy
Commonly known as a green pear, this European pear is turned into a refreshing sorbet. The coconut macaroon is akin to a disc of desiccated coconut which is perfect for coconut lovers.
Eaten with the grapefruit candy and fresh mulberries, it was a sweet and tangy delight.

Plus, there was a box of Chocolate Bon Bons which is fun to snack on as you stretch the evening a little longer over a complimentary glass of fine Ruby Port.
So, is a 6-course fine dining experience at Tangerine a #SaveOrSplurge? Here’s a breakdown based on your spending category:
College/Uni Students: Maybe next time, when you’ve got a bigger budget to spend. Being a fresh graduate who lived off a FaMa (father and mother) scholarship and a PTPTN loan, I’d stay away from splurging on this.
While the meal, ambiance and view is great for a posh evening, you’re better off spending your hard-earned savings on a hotel buffet or high tea.
Young Working Adults: Yes, for the experience of learning how to adult. Having freshly transitioned into the world of adulting, this dining experience opened up a new world of knowledge such as knowing which cutleries to use and which order to use them as well as the best type of wine to pair with certain dishes.
For the price, it’s really worth it as your palate will be entertained with premium ingredients made with modern culinary techniques and equipment you’d probably not have at home so you won’t be able to recreate it to this precision even if you tried.
Working Professionals: Go for it, splurge all the way! It’s a great place to impress a date or a client as well as to treat yourself or a loved one. They’ve even got a 13-course degustation set dinner for RM1478 nett for 2 pax. For that price, you’ll get to enjoy all the food mentioned above and more.
This restaurant also allows children above the age of 10 to dine in thus making it perfect for young parents to have quality time and introduce the finer things in life to their children.
This menu will be available from 1st July 2019 till 31st September 2019. Click here for reservations.
Tangerine
Hours: 6pm-11pm, daily
Address: Tangerine, THE FACE Suites, Sky Deck (Level 51), 1020, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: Tangerine
Tel: 03 2168 1688


波特迷们，好消息！哈利波特音乐演奏会即将在吉隆坡举行！

哈利波特迷们，是时候再重温一遍你最爱的哈利波特电影了！因为Selangor Symphony Orchestra即将为大家带来一场精彩绝伦的哈利波特音乐演奏会啦！
这场音乐会将在今年的7月15日至16日举行，他们将演奏一系列由知名作曲家，John William所创作的哈利波特交响乐曲。此外，观众还可以一遍听Selangor Symphony Orchestra的演奏，一遍透过40英寸的荧幕观看『哈利波特：神秘的魔法石』哦！
此演奏会的票价如下：
RM198 – Upper Silver

RM388 – Silver
RM428 – Upper Platinum
RM488 – Gold
RM588 – Platinum
*演奏期间禁止拍照、录音与录影。

Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone Concert
时间: 15-16,/07/2017, 7pm 开放入场
地点: Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
更多详情，请浏览: Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone Concert
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[New Eats] This Blue Ocean-Themed Restaurant In KL Is Totally "Jaws"-Dropping

If spending a day surfing in the deep blue ocean and having sea salt in the strands of your hair spells the perfect day out for you, a new restaurant in town might interest you.
Inspired by the blue sky and ocean, Divers Hideout Café ain’t just a hideout specifically for divers. It’s also for the bibliophiles out there. Yup, there’s a dedicated library section in this restaurant where you can head to chill out after your meal. There’s an option to rent the place for private parties as well.

When it comes to food, expect the likes of Crumpets which features crumpets with mixed berries, mango puree and passionfruit coulis. There’s the Smoked Salmon Croissants which comes with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, avocado and herbed cream cheese on a buttery croissant too.

Themed restaurants tend to do particularly well amongst Malaysians and it’s clear that we’re keen on paying such eateries a visit. Whether you’re here to enjoy the casual vibes of this blue sea-themed restaurant or to enjoy the delectable platters of fusion cuisine, the one thing you definitely can’t miss out on is taking a picture with the shark-themed exterior of Divers Hideout Café. It’s bound to be “jaws”-dropping, that’s for sure! 😉
Divers Hideout Café
Hours: 9am-12am, daily
Website: Divers Hideout Café
Tel: 03-2110 3353
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15 Places To Visit In Klang Valley For The Coolest Graffiti Street Arts!

Cool graffiti street arts a huge part of KL culture and is a testament to the creativity of both Malaysian artists and artists who call Malaysia their home. When it comes to graffiti, a spray can that falls in the wrong hands might result in an amateur-looking piece.
But being masters at intricate life-sized paintings on walls, the artists behind some of KL’s most iconic street art pieces can be proud of their accomplishments, that’s for sure.
Here are 15 places to check out for some pretty sick wall arts in Klang Valley.
1. Damai LRT Station
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Damai LRT station is not merely a stop on the local public transportation line. It’s also home to a piece by Bone Alfie, a talented artist known for his small-scale art pieces and larger wall arts like the one seen at Damai LRT station. This is one of Bone Alfie’s newer pieces and was completed in early July of this year. It is of a Tiki bomber and his minions and the art is accentuated by flying eyeballs, complete with wings too!
2. Jalan Sultan
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If you’ve been to Jalan Sultan, especially if you’re traveling by foot, you might come across the Bas Sekolah mural. It’s an art piece by the famous Ernest Zacharevic, the same man behind some of Penang’s most iconic murals. Ernest’s style often times includes a human touch to it and this piece is no different. It’s of young kids in their school uniform playing in a bas sekolah.
3. Kampong Datok Keramat
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This piece by Iqbal Hareez has several different elements to it and the closer you look, the more you’ll notice that it’s super intricate. From the different colours for the character’s tooth, down to the splashes of paint on its military hat, I personally like how the mural is abstract and completely up to your own interpretation. It was designed in conjunction with the Meeting of Styles Malaysia 2018, an international graffiti event which begun in Wiesbaden, Germany.
4. Jalan Panggung
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Julia Volchkova is an artist known for her works in Penang and this is one of her few KL works. Located along Jalan Panggung, the piece blends in with the darkened molds on the building, giving it a rustic vibe. It shows a man hard at work, whilst dressed casually in a singlet. It shows the hardworking nature of our forefathers and is a reminder of their sacrifice.
5. Jalan Alor
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With the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to forget the little things and this mural in Jalan Alor is a gentle reminder to remain child-like and enjoy the simpler side of life, like blowing bubbles (or in this case, leaves). If you look closer, you’d notice that the painting is also in the shades of the rainbow.
6. Changkat, Bukit Bintang
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One of the coolest street arts in KL belongs on the streets of Changkat. Depicting a river, the street art extends to the ground as well as its surrounding walls. It’s extremely realistic, down to the way that tiny ripples are created in the water and different white and blue accents are added to the “river” to make it appear natural.
7. The Zhongshan Building @ Kampung Attap
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Journey From The West is a television series and movie based on a popular Chinese novel. This street art in The Zhongshan Building in Kampung Attap is a depiction of the Monkey King. The building was once home to the  Selangor Zhongshan Association and is now home to the Monkey King. If you grew up watching the show or reading the novel, you might want to head down to check this mural out. And after you’re done, pay the newly-renovated Zhongshan Building a visit too.
8. District Shop Gallery
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Teh Tarik & Chill is the Malaysian equivalent to a chilled out weekend pastime and this street art in District Shop Gallery is a true representation of KL-ites on a weekend: decked out in our best outfit, we’d head out for a cuppa and perhaps even spend time reading the ‘papers or a book.
9. Pasar Karat, Petaling Street
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Ever wondered what a mechanical heart might look like? This iron heart hidden along one of the lorongs in Pasar Karat, Petaling Street might be your answer. From the tiny gears and springs, to its connecting tubes, I personally like how meaningful this piece is. It’s one of those abstract pieces that’ll leave you wondering. My thoughts are that the mechanical elements show how love can sometimes be routine and mechanical.
10. Jalan Gereja
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Any guesses as to who’s the artist behind this iconic mural in Jalan Gereja? If you guessed Ernest Zacharevic, you’re right. The mural is of a child in a boat with an overwater home painted in the background. Look closely and you might spot a mother figure gazing out into the distance at who could only be her child. Again, another piece which is subject to your own interpretation, but needless to say, it’s deep.
11. Avenue K
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This street art in Avenue K is playful and would resonate with those who grew up watching Power Rangers. It’s none other than Alpha 5. If you enjoyed Power Rangers as a child, you might just fangirl over this mural and want to take a shot with it. The fact that it’s in Avenue K, a shopping mall hotspot and a place where you might least expect awesome street art, makes it all the more cooler.
12. Menara Kuala Lumpur
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This full-fledged street art is located in an open space car park and is patriotic with a twist. Unlike regular patriotic murals, this one has a playful element injected into it. Besides the traditional waus, Malaysian flags and slogans like Malaysia Boleh and Tanahairku, it’s also got drawings of things that Malaysians in the 90s would be able to resonate with, such as the 2B pencil and an ol skool gameboy.
13. Jalan Imbi
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Ever seen a badass-looking skull in a traditional Red Indian head gear before? Well, now you have. This 3-tiered mural comprises of a skull, a monkey holding spray paint cans and at the highest floor, a creepy-looking clown with sinister eyes. The fact that it’s painted in bright colours but is a depiction of horror-inducing characters makes this a unique one.
14. Bangsar Village
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The next time you’re at Bangsar Village, this intricate street art could be one of your OOTD spots. The multi-layered piece reveals more the longer you look at it. From a hand (which is really a creature’s hair), to a creature with four sinister eyes, we challenge you to count the number of hands and eyes in this mural. It’s trippy, that’s for sure.
15. Publika Solaris Dutamas
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This piece is called Oldman in Zombieland and like most of the street arts on this list, contains more than one element. From the image, it almost seems as if cats are taking over the world and turning humans into mindless zombies. An interesting piece that takes a little time to digest, it’s one worth visiting with a peer, purely to discuss the art. Who would’ve thought that a street art would one day be as thought-provoking as the ones you view at a museum?
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DKL Ambassador Highlights #3: Food Reviews, Rooftop Cinema Parties & More!

The DiscoverKL ambassador team had a great month of September, where they attended plenty of cool events which included food reviews and rooftop cinema parties. Here’s a recap of all the fun things they got up to in the past month!
1. La Juiceria Review
La Juiceria is best known for their meals and drinks that are good and good for you. We sent our ambassador Nina to sample some of their bestselling dishes and she was intrigued by the restaurant’s wide selection.
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Here’s Nina’s take on La Juiceria and which dishes she favoured most at the end of the review.
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2. TR Fire Grill Review
TR Fire Grill is a classic American-style bistro which has recently opened its doors in Pavilion. Some of the tantalising dishes on the menu are jalapeño potato tots and steaks. The steaks at TR Fire Grill are 100% natural beef cuts with no antibiotics, hormones or GMOs. Sauces and condiments are also made in-house.
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Ambassadors Nina and Sarah went down for a food adventure at TR Fire Grill and needless to say, they went home feeling super full!
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Click here to check out what else TR Fire Grill has to offer.
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3. IndoBowl Food Review
Hands up, who loves instant noodles? We bet our ambassador, Zoey, would be the first to put both hands up. 😛 We sent Zoey down to try out some classic Indomee noodles at the newly opened Indobowl restaurant. Serving up classic Indomee dishes with proteins like grilled chicken, this one’s good for those who love Indomee but want to up the ante a little.

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4. Helipad Cinema
Ever headed to The Roof, Bandar Utama and just sat there, enjoying the sunset whilst your hair’s blowing in the breeze? It’s definitely a once in a lifetime experience and you’d also be at a perfect vantage point to enjoy the beauty that’s the city of KL.
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Our ambassadors, Sharon, Shannon and Zoey had the chance to head down to The Roof for a special rooftop cinema movie screening by Helipad Cinema. Helipad Cinema is best known for hosting rooftop movie screenings of classic flicks like Step Up, Finding Nemo and more.
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Our ambassadors kicked back with some popcorn and drink in hand and rested on #Doof beanbags whilst the movie played in the background. Sounds like a perfect night to us!

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5. Tony Roma’s Review
Who could pass up a feast at Tony Roma’s? Certainly not Sharon! We sent her to try out Tony Roma’s Grilled To Perfection menu where she enjoyed some classic grilled Beef Back Ribs and Sirloin, Original Beef Back Ribs & Steakhouse Combo, Grilled Veggie Crostinis and Grilled Shrimp Primavera.
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6. Kenny Rogers Roasters Review
If September’s starting to sound like a food-filled month, it’s because it was! 😛 We ended the month with a classic review at Kenny Rogers Roasters! Ambassador, Sarah, got the chance to try the Unfried Fried Chicken which was served with 3 different sauces: Smoked BBQ, Honey BBQ and Spicy Gilerrr.
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September was definitely a month to remember and we can’t wait to see what October has in store for our team!
If you’re looking to increase your brand’s awareness and introduce products or services to our fellow Malaysians, feel free to drop us an email at [email protected]. We would love to work with you!
We’re also on the lookout for more ambassadors to join our team, as they discover more fun and exciting adventures in and around KL. If you love eating, socialising, and discovering new places in and around KL, drop us an email at [email protected]!


精选欧式贵族风 Cafe Ame Soeur ：让你像贵族一样度过高雅下午茶时光

最近小编发现了一家新开的精品咖啡馆- 【Cafe Ame Soeur 】，就位于Bukit Jalil，是一家必打卡精选的下午茶最佳地点哟！
这家Cafe Ame Soeur 可是走浪漫贵族风哦～ 从装潢到椅子桌子，甚至是餐具都别具一番风格，充满浓浓的欧式宫廷贵族风。每个细节都是老板的用心，让你体验一次高雅精致的宫廷式下午茶。

来这里一定要点他们的招牌咖啡「Gourmet Belgium Royal Coffee」RM20，是使用一套19世纪只有皇族和贵族御用的比利时皇家咖啡壶，用焖煮方式箤取咖啡来烹煮，所煮出來的咖啡，香气丰润厚实，口感温柔精緻且带点茶感，相当好喝！还有卖相超优雅的「Rose Latte」和「Sweet Indulgence」，一定会让女生们爱心喷发。

除了咖啡，他们还有提供西餐如意大利面和各种蛋糕甜点等。水果吐司吃起来超蓬松的，入口甜蜜中帶著細緻高雅的芳香。还有「Black sesame 松饼」和「Belgium dark chocolate 华尔夫饼」RM28 也是必点哦！

金黄色的餐具用起来是什么感觉呢？食物份量超大的，价钱也不会太贵。搭配这么棒的气氛，绝对值得。

巧克力蛋糕吃起来超浓郁的，每一口甜甜又绵密湿润的口感，搭配咖啡，真的是好享受。

看！就连『八度空间』的主持人都报导这家咖啡馆！可见其人气甚高，超豪华的长椅搭配复古欧式画像，真的很有feel啊～ 感觉自己好像也成为了贵族一样 嘿嘿！

清逸的咖啡香与精巧而香甜的茶点缠绕，快约你的朋友来度过美好的下午茶时光吧！
地址：20, Jalil Link Block 2, Jalan Jalil Jaya 2, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
电话：03-8999 0738
营业时间：星期一至星期四 11am-9pm, 星期五至星期日 9.30am-10.30pm（星期二休息）
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/cafeamesoeur


Can You Stomach This KL Café's Huge AF Bowl Of Japanese Ramen Noodles?

Noodles served as per regular, in a typical serving size bowl for one. Been there, done that.

Taking it up a notch, a Penang-born café decided to take the saying “go big or go home” quite literally.

My Voice Café opened its doors in the Penang island back in 2013 and has recently expanded and opened its very first KL branch in Desa Sri Hartamas.

At My Voice Café, ramen bowls are big enough to share amongst 2 or even 3 persons. Priced at RM48.90 per bowl, the types of bowls you could opt for include Spicy Ramen, Kakuni Ramen, Maionese Ramen and Beef Chilli Ramen. My Voice Café is currently the only outlet in KL to offer the Maionese Ramen bowl.

Besides big bowls of ramen noodles, My Voice Café also has other Japanese items on the menu.

There’s the Fried Ebi, Tempura Shrimp and Tempura fritter for RM19.90 and edamame beans for RM7.90.

For a little protein, choose the Salmon Teriyaki Irish Salmon (RM23.90), Chicken Teriyaki Grilled Chicken (RM18.90), Surume Ika Teri (RM26.90) or the Takoyaki Fish (RM10.90).

There are also light bites such as the Age Gyoza (RM11.90) or 6 pieces of deep-fried gyozas for RM10.90.

Following the success of its first café, the KL outlet is looking to emulate the popularity of its predecessor. Drop by if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary and definitely worth ‘gramming.
Now the question is, are you ready to tackle one big bowl on your own? 😉
My Voice Café
Hours: 11am-10pm, daily
Address: 2, Jalan 22A/70A, Crystal Ville, Desa Sri Hartamas. Kuala Lumpur
Website: My Voice Café
Tel: 03-6206 2757
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Milkcow Malaysia Presents A New Range Of Tiffany Blue Sea Salt Ice Cream Flavours!

If you have ever played the console game, Kingdom Hearts, you would probably remember a specific scene whereby the main characters were standing on top of a building, licking their sea salt ice icicle pops. Gamers would wonder how the dessert would taste like.
Well, lucky for you, Milkcow is having a new flavour launch and the ice cream is reminiscent of that iconic one in the game. The soft serve is actually in a shade of Tiffany Blue and it is coated with sea salt as well. It’s a definite must-try for all Kingdom Heart fans!
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On top of that, Milkcow will be giving 100 of these soft serves out for free as part of their promotion and this will only be available in The Gardens mall and Pavillion mall. Snap one up quick before it runs out!
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Hours: 10am – 10pm, daily.
The Gardens Mall
Address: Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Pavillion Mall
Address: 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Info: Milkcow Malaysia
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21 Feels That Every 90's Kid In KL Must Have Had Last Night Because Simple Plan

Simple Plan played their first concert in 4 years last night, right here in KL, and it was a show filled with nostalgia. Every 90’s kid would know just how this band made a significant difference in their life, and their music was downright relatable to every former teen in the room.
Here are 21 feels you must have had, if you were at the SP concert last night.
1. You legit had “crew envy”.
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Whether these people were helping Simple Plan through their soundchecks, or making sure their mikes sounded right, they got raw access to meet the band, and no doubt helped to make the show a success too.
2. You went with your whole 90’s crew.
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You would have jio’d your entire crew to the show because there’s no one better to relive your best days with, than with those who grew up listening to the same music as you did.
3. You decked yourself in black because Simple Plan.
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Black was a safe bet, and it wasn’t much of a surprise when a majority of the crowd were dressed in this colour. After all, what else would have better screamed the style of your “emo punk rock” days than this?!
4. Long waits, no prob.
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The long queue for Simple Plan’s concert began from 5pm, a good 4 hours before the Simple Plan concert actually began. Still, the fans made good use of the time Instagramming their tickets because that’s what good concert-goers are supposed to do.
6. You grabbed every merch item you could before the show.
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Simple Plan’s last concert in Malaysia was 4 years ago, and with such unpredictability on when they would return again, it’s only logical to stock up on their merch items, regardless of how ridiculously-priced they were.
7. The opening act got us all hyped up.
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At concerts, generally fans wouldn’t pay much attention to the opening act and would wish that their set ends quicker. At the SP concert, fans were jamming to the opening act, Dva, and it helped that that they were an energetic duo too!
8. When Simple Plan finally came on, you low key weeped.
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The weekend you spent memorising the bands’ song lyrics like you were preparing for an exam all led up to tonight. You’ve waited forever and a day for this, and it’s FINALLY here.
9. If you were in the front row, you needed to pinch yourself to see if this was real life.
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Is this real, because if you were dreaming, you wouldn’t ever want to wake up.
10. When Shut Up came on, teenage angst was furreals.

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Shut Up was practically every 90’s kids’ anthem song. When it came on, the energy was electric among the crowd and everybody yelled “Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up” at the top of their lungs.
11. And then Jump came on and you best be jumping too.
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Jump was the track where nobody stayed motionless and Pierre made sure that we didn’t either. It didn’t matter if you were the 50-year old man in the crowd (there were even some “senior” citizens in the mix), because you’d find yourself jumping along too.
12. The band’s interaction with the crowd was on level 100.
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Fanservice is not something which all musicians do on stage, but Simple Plan’s timely stops in between their tracks to interact with the crowd was one reason why we loved them for all these years. “Aku cinta padamu”, said Pierre, and we could say the same.
13. You were glad it wasn’t just all high action, and there were ballads too.
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Because hey, if you didn’t need to take a breather, Pierre definitely would need one, with his high-energy antics during the show.
14. Balls, balls, balls everywhere.
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When Summer Paradise came on, the band tossed about several beach balls and the crowd helped to keep the ball afloat by tossing it around the venue. It was a cheeky #throwback by the band too, considering how one of their very first albums is entitled “No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls”.

15. This was our signature pose.
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Heart signs aside, this was our signature pose for the concert.
16. You would do anything to make the night last forever and a day.

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As the night drew to an end, you wished that the encore wouldn’t come on too soon, because that would signal the end of the best night ever, and you would do anything for it to last.
17. At the end of the day, no one knows your life better than this band.

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Welcome To My Life is a significant theme song for the former teens in the room, and it was one of the songs that resonated the most with the crowd that night.
18. And no one knows the world better than this band, because their songs are still relatable till today.

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The lyrics of the song, Crazy, goes something like this:
Tell me what’s wrong with society
When everywhere I look, I see
Young girls dying to be on TV
They won’t stop till they’ve reached their dreams
Even though the song was written ages ago, it’s still so #relatable today.
19. *screaming internally* if you got a shot with the band.
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Not many had a chance to take a shot with the band, but those who did were downright lucky.
20. Because tonight, you’re just a kid.

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Being a kid again for a night was the exact feels that every Simple Plan fan got.
21. And no one can expect you to be perfect. Even your favourite band says it’s okay not to be.

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You’re sorry you can’t be perfect, but at least tonight was.
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大马首个极限荡绳，让你体验在悬崖荡秋千的急速快感！

想要玩让你肾上腺素狂飙的极限运动吗？在雪隆你除了可以到Sunway Extreme Park去蹦极或到Putrajaya去当水上钢铁人，现在你还多了一个选择，那就是泰山荡绳啦！

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现在世界各地都在疯极限荡绳，而现在在雪兰莪的Kuala Kubu Bharu Dam也可以玩到极限荡绳喽！

大马首个荡绳活动由Rentas Adventure所运营。在前往Fraser Hill的路上你都可以看到有许多极限运动爱好者正在挑战泰山荡绳哦！
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WFH Is Great And All, But A Luxe 3D2N Workcation At Ritz-Carlton KL Is Better

The benefit of working from home (WFH) used to be a common work perk for companies in Malaysia, since the default working environment is the office. However since the pandemic, a lot of companies who do not necessarily require an official office for work have transitioned and adapted to the WFH life.
This means having the SOPs and procedures in place to work from home productively with effective communication amongst colleagues and superiors. Meeting at the office is only a once-in-a-while occasion, perhaps for meetings or strategy brainstorming sessions.
But with our home becoming our main workplace, the WFH concept isn’t a benefit anymore, it’s become the new norm. What then should replace this perk?
We bring to you, workcations.

A workcation has some similar qualities as the WFH concept since you don’t work in the office, except that the work environment is no longer your home, but a hotel (or Airbnb) instead. And since it is partially a vacation, some working hours or after working hours includes leisurely activities in or near the hotel. It is an upgraded and elevated version of WFH—but of course, it costs money.
A workcation can be done alone if you want a change of scenery, or better yet, as a company so that everyone gets to indulge in something fresh together. Meetings can be held over a hotel suite dining table or a hotel boardroom instead of an office meeting room. Leisure time could be a good time to bond together when it involves enjoying in-room service, or as we ourselves learnt, when making cringy IG reels in our suite.
For this hotel workcation experience, we got ourselves checked in at the Ritz-Carlton KL (yes, we went fancy, we deserve it). The hotel was so kind to upgrade our room from the 2-bedroom suite to the 3-bedroom suite.
Disclaimer: The accommodation was not sponsored by the hotel as we wanted this to be our small way of supporting the local hotel industry, but the upgrade was kindly offered to us without an add-on cost. This workcation happened well before the start of MCO 3.0 and the hotel staff had all the necessary SOPs in place for our safety.
3-Bedroom Suite, Ritz-Carlton KL

Spanning at approximately 2261 square feet, the 3-bedroom suite is almost double the size of our whole office. Almost. Which is a little ironic considering that pre-pandemic, the office is where we’re supposed to be every weekday and we’re only going to be spending 3 days here. But we’re not complainin

The entrance of the suite opens up to a big dining and hall area, with a hidden shoe closet that is next to a guest toilet. This dining table would also later be our group work table. Free WiFi was provided for the duration of our stay and we can affirm that the connection speed and stability was reliable (even for Genshin Impact play time at night).

For anyone who prefers to work solo, there’s a separate area with a workstation, i.e. writing desk. Our video editor appreciated this private working space more since she could focus on editing without the work chatter going on in the hall.
The suite was fairly soundproofed, which means that we weren’t bothered by any noise coming from other hotel rooms. There were no distractions other than when our neighbouring hotel guests were talking in the corridor for a few minutes one night.

A complete kitchenette is available with a separate entrance door and another guest toilet (trust us, we were never short of toilets). Another irony, the fridge that we have here for 3 days is also bigger than our office fridge. Again, not a complaint.

It also has a stove, with pots and any other cooking utensils that you need being provided by the hotel with a simple call to their front desk or butler service. It even has an oven that is so big we can only assume it’s for baking cookies if you brought along a baking mixer.

Each of the 3 rooms has plenty of space, and an ensuite toilet that’s fully marble-tiled. The master bedroom is even more spacious and has a walk-in wardrobe. It is the only ensuite toilet with a bathtub, and double vanity sinks.

Bear in mind, the Ritz-Carlton in KL is over two decades old. Despite their extensive renovation in 2015, the rooms still have that slightly dated look in comparison to some of the newer and more modern contemporary hotels that have popped up throughout the city.
One may notice some wear-and-tear on the kitchen cabinets, stains and marks on the walls, but still for us personally, those did not stop us from loving the charm and opulence that the hotel suites exude.
What’s A Workcation Without Good Food?
“Indeed, how does one even work without first a tummy filled with good food?”, was what we told ourselves when choosing our workcation venue. As the home to reputable restaurants such as The Cobalt Room, Li Yen and The Patisserie, Ritz-Carlton was purposely selected for this purpose.

Our daily buffet breakfasts were served at The Cobalt Room. Other than the good variety of food, we especially applaud the efforts of the Ritz-Carlton staff for their buffet safety precautions.

Instead of the usual process of grabbing your own food at the buffet, each table has their own numbered ice cream sticks. If you see something that you want at the buffet stations, place your table’s ice cream stick at the black designated holders and the waiters will bring the food to your table directly.
This system greatly reduces the risk of the public touching and handling the same utensils and removes the occurrence of overcrowding and waiting lines at the buffet stations. If you’d like more food to be given for each serving, you can request for that and the servers will gladly oblige.

There could be some delay sometimes because you have to wait for the waiters to get to your table instead of the usual self service, but other than that, service was top notch.

This was the same for our dinner buffet too, it has the same safety precautions and delicious food. For our first evening, we had the opportunity to savour a Middle Eastern festive feast.

It was a scrumptious meal to wrap up our first day of work here. The food was very appetising, Sade in particular even enjoyed the music that accompanied our meal (she used the SoundHound app to grow her playlist).

From the juicy kebabs, to the fragrant Lebanese herbed potatoes, and the well seasoned chicken wings, we really had our fill of authentic Middle Eastern dishes and traditional desserts for RM128 per adult.
This is Faye’s genuine reaction when sampling the food.

We had our lunch at Li Yen, you can read our full review of our meal here. Hint: It was one of our best meals at Ritz-Carlton.
It was just too bad that The Patisserie was closed during our stay, so we could not try the beautiful desserts there. Next time, we hope.
Did We Get Work Done?
Short answer, yes. But we could have done even more if not for the time spent creating some videos for Instagram Reels.

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We highly commend the staff at Ritz-Carlton for their attentive service and patience. We actually felt a little guilty because they had to make several trips up to our suite to deliver food (GrabFood, and other food that was sent to us for reviews), Sarah’s mouse (because she carelessly forgot to pack it), pots and cooking utensils, extra cups—everything was brought up to us with a smile.
The only thing that they could not provide to us was an extension cord for additional power outlets. This is something that should be added to the list of items to prepare for the working crowd that might eventually increase in hotels as workcations become a more popular working style. It wasn’t a deterrent for work though, since there were enough power sockets for us to use.
Personally, we deem this workcation a success. And honestly, we already hear St Regis calling our name, tempting us for the next one.
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Website: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/malaysia/kuala-lumpur


【25/11】甜品控准备好！RM20任吃冰淇淋，就在IDC 咖啡店！

甜品控别错过， 位于KL的 一家甜品店 –  IDC 即将在 11月25日这一天举办冰淇淋自助餐活动！

IDC 这家甜品店的名字来源其实就是 Ice Cream, Dessert & Coffee。他们不时会举办优惠活动，而这个星期五令吃货们所期待的 『冰淇淋Buffet』终于来临啦！
IDC的冰淇淋口味选择性多，还是外国进口的哦！是从纽西兰引进的Kapiti冰淇淋牌子。使用顶端成份制成的冰淇淋吃起来口感非常绵密细腻，多种独特的味道一定会让你爱上它。

此自助餐活动的收费是每个人头RM20! 你可以从晚上8点慢慢吃到10点，是不是超划算？还免费送你一瓶苹果汁。平时一球冰淇淋需要RM8，现在RM20就可以让你品尝完Kapiti各种口味的冰淇淋。想吃多少就吃多少，不过小编不鼓励大家浪费冰淇淋哦~
赶紧约你吃货的朋友们一起来度过这个甜甜又冰凉凉的星期五吧！
以Kapiti 冰淇淋迎接全新的周末！
TGIF 冰淇淋自助餐条规:
1. 自助餐的时间只从晚上8pm 进行至 10pm，于2016年11月25日。
2. 每个人头的收费是RM20。
3. 每一次拿的冰淇淋，只限一杯一球冰淇淋。
4. 不鼓励顾客们浪费冰淇淋。
5. 不能与友人共享，每种口味的冰淇淋都应该完完全全由你一个人享受。别担心你的朋友吃不到吧！
6. IDC 有权更改或随时取消此活动。

IDC KL
活动日期：2016年11月25日
自助餐时间：8pm-1opm
地址：30, Jalan SS 20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
电话：03-7731 0969
营业时间：周二至周四 12pm-10pm; 周五&周六 12pm-11pm; 周日 12pm-10pm.


HAPP Café-清新简约风的玻璃花房咖啡厅！

漂亮的花朵总是能让人心情变好。位于Tropicana Avenue的Happ Café里不仅有咖啡香还有淡淡的花香，让人一推开门走进去，心情就顿时明朗起来。

这家两层楼的咖啡厅采用木制家具，走的是最近大受欢迎的极简风。而咖啡厅里最吸引人的地方莫过于那摆放着五彩缤纷的花朵、看起来像是玻璃花房的木制小屋了！来到这里，不妨亲自DIY一束鲜花，送给最亲爱的他/她吧！

这家咖啡厅里还有一个超萌的小文具部。那里摆放着各种阅读刊物，开放给所有顾客借阅。此外，你还可以在那里找到非常可爱的文具，例如明信片、贴纸和信封等等。
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Happ Café的甜点不但好吃，造型也非常可爱、有创意！来这里的朋友，不妨试试他们的洋甘菊蜂蜜蛋糕或Ispahan蛋糕哦！
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喜欢绿色的你，也可以试试他们搭配绿茶拿铁的cendol蛋糕！
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如果你在找新的下午茶地点，这家清新可爱的Happ Café绝对不会让你失望！
Happ Café
营业时间: Daily, 10am-10pm
地址: P-G-09, Tropicana Avenue, Persiaran Tropicana, Petaling Jaya
网址: Happ Café
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This Snack Store In Cheras Ups Their Game By Serving Churros With Sauce Holders

A churro is a delicious snack typically made from flour, eggs, sugar and cinnamon. This snack is as simple as it can get but it is also not as easy to get right. Lately, there is a new churro place which is hitting all the right spots among its customers. This snack store in Cheras specialises in churros.
From perfecting the base ingredients to achieving the right temperature to fry their delicious churros, Churro Works has got it down pat. It has a crispy texture on the outside and a chewy melt-in-your-mouth layer on the inside.
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Whenever you order these crispy churros, it will be served with delicious dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate sauce which complements the snack very well. The design of the churro box also makes the dish easier to carry around as a snack. Talk about a genius idea!
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Alternatively, you can also try their churros served with either vanilla soft serve or matcha soft serve to make it a complete meal. The mix of a hot and cold snack makes this a delightful snack.
The toppings make them different from other traditional churros too. Opt between colourful cereal to tiny chocolate balls. These churros are also longer than traditional ones, making them a filling snack to have.
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Of course, churros would definitely go well with hot chocolate or latte. If you love latte art, you would be glad to know that Churro Works creates adorable work of arts on their drinks too.
Churro Works was born out of the burning passion to create the perfect and ultimate churro for everyone. After much trial and error, they finally made the perfect recipe to the churros, giving it a balance between a crispy exterior and a chewy layer on the inside.
Churro Works
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 2pm-10pm. Closed on Mondays.
Address: B-27-UG, Jalan C180/1, Dataran C180, Cheras
Website: Churro Works
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This Pudu B'fast & Juice Bar Opens At 6am So You Can Have Brekkie AND Beat The Traffic

Cafés are aplenty but there’s also a concept called ‘breakfast and juice bars’. Not all such eateries are the same but they tend to be open earlier than the average café and they have food that is not only suitable, but made specifically for our first meal of the day as well.
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One such outlet is available in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur and it’s called A-Toast Breakfast and Juice Bar. Their expertise lies in providing healthy meals that are hearty and nowhere near bland. In fact, they sound to me like the perfect spot to fulfill our 2017 “get fit” resolutions without downing boring salads.
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Some of their main offerings include sandwiches, toasts, triple-deckered sandwiches, french toast, tortilla wraps and even spaghetti. Sandwiches and bread in general often get a bad rep for being boring but A-Toast switches things up with flavours like Cheesy Grilled Chicken Open Sandwich, Breakfast Potato Salad + Cheesy Hashbrown Sandwich and Toast Signature Bamboo Charcoal Eggy Sandwich.
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For vegetarians, you’d be glad to know that A-Toast allows for customising of flavours and you can mention to the waiters that you would prefer non-meat options. Some of the vegetarian dishes include: Peanut Butter French Toast and a Breakfast Potato Salad.
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They are also conveniently located right behind a bus stop, making the eatery accessible even to those who do not drive. As KL is notorious for being a high-traffic area, the plus point of A-Toast is the fact that they are open at 6am during the weekdays. You can easily grab a bite here before heading into work bright and early, with no jam in sight.
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A-Toast Breakfast And Juice Bar
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-3pm
Address: 291 Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Website: A-Toast Breakfast And Juice Bar
Tel: 013-277 5654
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After Their Chizza Flop, Here's How KFC's Winning With The Golden Egg Crunch

It seems like the salted egg yolk rave has caught up to the fast food F&B world because, as of 25th January 2018, the fried chicken mogul and fast food joint, KFC, has launched a new product: the KFC Golden Egg Crunch.
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KFC Golden Egg Crunch is a twist on the infamous and ever-so-popular KFC Hot & Spicy Chicken, in which they marinate the chicken with salted egg yolk and then top it off with aromatic curry leaves and sweet basil. You can get it in a two-piece combo, which costs RM12.50, or the three-piece combo, which costs RM18.50. Both combos come with a tub of coleslaw, a tub of mashed potato, and the new Mug Sarsapilla.

At first glance, the fried chicken pieces do have that golden sheen to it and surprisingly do not look very different from the promotional photos that are always ‘for illustration purpose only’. There’s no mistaking the salted egg coating, but it also does seem quite spicy, which might be a little off-putting for those who do not really enjoy spiciness in their meals.
We could also easily smell the marinated salted egg yolk wafting through the air even before opening the box, so that really got our tongues lolling. We could tell that the skin was crisped to perfection, but as with all food, looks can be deceiving.

First bite and our verdict was that it’s really crunchy. The crispy sensation to the teeth is undeniable and incredibly satisfactory.
In terms of the salted egg aspect of it, there’s kind of a…paradoxical situation to it. The initial is not salty but sweet – that may be due to the sweet basil. However, eventually, the saltiness melds its way into the sweet basil, creating an ideal balance between the two, with the saltiness slightly more tangible.
Also, the curry leaves? Very potent, though not so potent as to put me off it. The one really impressive thing about it is that the saltiness isn’t just on the skin – you can taste it in the meat too. You can’t get this in every chicken.
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KFC has been hitting a lot of highs and lows with their chicken variations. Chizza definitely was not worth the hype. The Chewy Cheese was ‘aite. Let’s not even start on the Cheezy Mushroom Crunch.
But with KFC Golden Egg Crunch, they definitely did something right. Maybe it’s because they didn’t do too much with it – just added the salted egg yolk flavour to the original Hot & Spicy. Or perhaps, salted egg yolk is a trend that’s here to stay.
One thing I am not that happy about is the size, because RM14.50 for just two pieces of an average-sized KFC chicken is definitely slightly overpriced and personally, I don’t think it’s really worth it. But then again, this is just a limited promotion and won’t be a permanent fixture on the menu, so people will still be clambering to it to have a bite – I know I will be back again for more.
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Tantalise Your Tastebuds With Your Very Own Customised M'sian KitKats

Kit Kat lovers! Here is something you need to know: for a limited time only, you can customise your very own Kit Kat chocolate flavours!
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Even though it is just for a short period of time, you could still enjoy the specialised Kit Kat flavours! I mean how often can we get an opportunity to do that?! Starting from September 21 to October 4, visit the first Kit Kat Chocolatory at Mid Valley Megamall in order to personalise your Kit Kat’s!
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It is very easy and fun for you to have your own Kit Kat.
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There are only 4 simple steps to getting your personalised chocolates.
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1. Select the chocolate from the 3 selections available at the Kit Kat Chocolatory.
2. Create your signature flavours- Sundried Raisin, Crushed Roasted Peanut, Crunchy and Chewy Caramel, Rich Chocolate cookies, Fiery Chili Flakes and 11 other selections. (Choose up to 3 flavours)
3. Customise your own packaging too.
4. Last but not least, collect your PERSONALISED Kit Kat!

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Not to mention, Kit Kat Chocolatory also provides two very uniquely Malaysian flavours—Nasi Lemak as well as Durian Kit Kat! Both of these are limited edition, so it’s best to get it quick before it runs out!
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Alternatively, if you can’t make it for the Kit Kat Chocolatory event, you could always order selected Kit Kat flavours from 11Street. 11Street will be offering 4 distinct flavours: Durian, Orange and Pineapple with Crunchy Pecan, ‘Café Latte with Cookies and Cream, and Banana Nut Caramel Cluster.
Enjoy your chocolate, and why not have it with a cup of teh tarik too, for a truly Malaysian treat!
Kit Kat Chocolatory
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: F-007, First Floor, MidValley Megamall.
Website: KitKat Chocolatory


[DKL REVIEWS] This Ramadhan Buffet In KL Actually Comes With A Legit "Dessert Stairway"

We’re now fast reaching the end of Ramadhan in Malaysia and if you’ve yet to try out a Ramadhan Buffet, one which is worth giving a go is Grand Millennium KL’s “Gemersik Selera” buffet. Hosted at Mill Café from now till June 24th, it boasts a wide selection of meals, both local and international, as well as a dessert buffet themed “Stairway to Heaven”.
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The DiscoverKL team was recently invited to try the buffet out and the first thing that struck us was how the open-layout concept of the buffet makes this café look so spacious and comfortable. In fact, you will be surrounded by food all around. The comfortable and warm ambiance of this café, together with the friendly and attentive staff allows all guests to truly enjoy their dining experience.
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We sampled a wide selection of food ranging from local delights such as the Rojak Mamak, Lemang, Nasi Minyak, Ayam Panggang Tom Yam, Rendang Udang, Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak and Lamb Briyani.
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There were also international specialties such as the Roasted Rib-Eye, Oven-Baked Whole Fish, Moroccan Chickpea and Lamb Sausage Pot, a Pasta Corner, Seafood and Sashimi Bar and a Pizza Station.
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One of the dishes that stood out to me personally was the Tandoori Chicken. Usually, tandoori chickens will have a dry texture due to a prolonged exposure to heat during cooking. The tandoori chicken we had though, was flavourful yet juicy and the meat was tender as well. I also enjoyed the Bread Pudding served at the buffet. Instead of using white bread for this, the chef incorporates croissants which makes the bread pudding’s texture a little crispier.
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You can’t end a buffet without desserts and there was actually a whole row of sweet treats lined up along the entire stairway at Mill Café! Called the “Stairway to Heaven”, diners get to walk down the staircase and pick up any of the featured desserts such as Cookies, Dates and Assorted Cakes specially prepared for the guests. Some might call this a gimmick but we actually found it quite interesting and properly organised.
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One thing that we enjoyed about the experience was how there was a wide variety of food prepared by the hotel. This makes it easy even for those with special dietary requirements or allergies to choose from the selection and not feel like they are missing out on anything.
However, with that being said, we do feel that the price of the buffet is still rather steep at RM148 nett per person. It would be good for business occasions or special events but for an individual dine in experience, it might be a tad bit pricey.
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What To Do This Week: Happening Events In Klang Valley From February 20-26

KL is full of exciting activities that one should not miss out on, and it is in fact a great excuse to have a get-together with friends. Best part is, you get to enjoy the activities with one another, whether it’s a performance or a party. Here are 9 events happening this week, from February 20-26, that you should consider heading out for!
1. [email protected] 2017: WHAT NOW?
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The future is always full of possibilities but it can be frightening at the same time. The frequent question that is on the minds of young millennials would often be: ‘What now?’ The upcoming [email protected] talk will explore the questions of where we are now as an individual and where we want to be tomorrow. If you’re still trying to figure yourself out, this talk will benefit you greatly and expand your frame of thoughts.
When: February 25, 11am – 6pm
Where: EX8 Building, Jalan SS13/4, Subang Jaya, PJ., 47500 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Info: [email protected] 2017: WHAT NOW?

2. Wonder Woman Fuyoh Art Bazaar
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At this art bazaar, you will be given the opportunity to not only take part in an all-women event, but to also show your appreciation and support for women, what with the upcoming International Women’s Day. With the theme ‘Wonder Woman’, this art bazaar celebrates over 40 female entrepreneurs showcasing their range of products.
When: February 24 – 26, 10am – 10pm
Where: Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur 50480, Malaysia
Info: FAB Wonder Women
3. Soundstruck: LIVE
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This popular live music series is back in Klang Valley for the third year in a row with the local music scene performing their original tracks. It occurs every last Friday of the month and this edition features bands like An Honest Mistake and Son Of A Policeman.
When: February 24, 8pm – 12am
Where: 2A-G, Block K, Jaya One, No. 72 Jalan Universiti, Section 13, 46200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Info: Soundstruck : Live (February 2017)
4. Poetry Lab | Spill the Ink Vol 3
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Open to writers of all ages, this poetry event wants to prove one thing and it’s that everyone can be a poet, regardless of their experience. Spill The Ink is a monthly poetry lab dedicated to anyone who writes poetry or creative writing. The poetry lab will be facilitated by Afi Noor, a published writer who is also part of the kata.mata collective.
When: February 26, 3pm – 6pm
Where: Unit 15-2, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Info: Poetry Lab | Spill the Ink Vol 3
5. Overwatch MSI MGA Tournament V.1
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To all interested gamers or fans of the game Overwatch, prepare yourselves and start booking dates, as 2017’s first tournament will be held in Malaysia. Come join and take part in the event by cheering on your favourite teams as they compete with each other to become the ultimate champion.
When: February 25 – 26, 9am – 10pm
Where: No, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama City Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Info: Overwatch MSI MGA Tournament v.1
6. Blood Donation Campaign 2017
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Going with the theme, ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’, this event organized by the Leo Club of Brickfields Asia College invites both students and the general public to take the initiative to donate their blood and help save the lives of others.
When: February 21, 10:00am – 10:00pm
Where: Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Info: Blood Donation Campaign 2017
7. February 2017 Street Feeding 2.0
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The Street Feeders of KL is an initiative that helps the needy and they will be meeting at Central Market on February 22nd. If you’re hoping to do your good deed of the day and help out others, this might be a chance for you to do so.
When: February 22, 8:45pm – 11:45pm
Where: Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Info: February 2017 Street Feeding 2.0
8. Design Link Collective 2
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Come join Design Link Collective’s second installation which will feature a selected mix of artists in the design, as well as arts and craft scene. Expect a showcase of creative products ranging from homemade accessories, bags, miniature arts, arts & illustrations, sculptures, and even bespoke printing. Anyone can join the event, so be sure to book your calendar if you’re interested.
When: February 25 – 26, 11am – 7pm
Where: 30-1, Jalan PJU 1/3D, SunwayMas Commercial Centre, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Info: Design Link Collective 2
9. Film + Music Volume 1: “LET’S GET REAL”
Image Credit: Gaslight Café & Music
9 months after the Unleashing Your Genius: Monthly Poetry & Music event was held at the Gaslight café, comes the first Film + Music volume 1: “LET’S GET REAL” event. With the theme “LETS GET REAL”, this event will explore the current state of the world such as the plight of refugees, addiction and depression through film and music. The event is RM18 per admission.
Where: Gaslight Café, Bukit Damansara
When: February 23, 8pm-11pm
Info: Film + Music Volume 1: “LET’S GET REAL”
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This Minimalistic Hotel In KL Will Totally Soothe Your Soul—Prices Start At RM49/Night

Budget hotels tend to get a bad rep for being dodgy and for being a place where one merely rests their head at night. The space is often enough devoid of facilities and does not really have a welcoming environment.
A new minimalistic space is set to break into the local hotel scene on October 12th. Even with low prices, it’s a huge step up from traditional budget stays, and it’s safe to say that it’s pretty luxurious too.
Located in the heart of KL, this hotel might not have set off with the purpose of being a budget co-living space but with prices starting at RM49/night, it’s become an affordable option for guests.

The Bed KLCC is a chic luxury capsule hotel, perfect for staycations and for those who would like to stay a couple of nights in the heart of KL, be it for business or leisure. It’s a 10-minute walk from the popular malls in KL and there are public transportation options close by as well.

Within the living space, there’s a mini library, a lounge and a business working space with legit Scandinavian vibes all around.

For those who do not mind bunking in with others in a shared space, there’s the option for the Single Pod Front Entry bed. Besides the basics of a pillow and duvet, each pod comes equipped with a personal reading light, table for laptop use or writing, hangers and a clothes rack, a personal power socket and a towel.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer a little more privacy, there’s the Single Pod Side Entry bed for the same price (RM49/night). Considering how budget hotels at this price point often offer only the bare basics, it’s nice that The Bed offers a comfortable living space where one wouldn’t mind spending time lounging at and getting to know their newly acquainted bunk mates.

For those who would prefer their own little space, there are also equally affordable room options, with prices ranging between RM138-RM180/night.

These room options are great for families or for those on business trips and would prefer a little more privacy during their stay.
The Bed KLCC
Address: 12 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Bed KLCC
Tel: 03-2715 2413


We Indulged Ourselves At This Ramadan Buffet That You’ll Never Be Able To Try Now

”Due to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO, Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya has decided to cancel its Ramadan Buffet offering this year. Even after the MCO is lifted, the hotel acknowledges that social distancing will still need to be strictly adhered to and as such, for the safety of all guests, the cancellation was inevitable. We hope to be able to serve our guests again soon under safer circumstances.”– A representative from Hotel Armada
We experienced this Ramadhan buffet before the MCO, but as the representative announced, they will no longer be having their Ramadan Buffet. Since we had already went, however, we thought our experience would still be worth sharing.
For most Malaysians, Ramadhan is the season to feast on food such as ketupat rendang, murtabak, roti jala, lemang, ayam percik, and the list goes on and on.
So, when we got the opportunity to attend a Ramadan Buffet organised by Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya, I jumped on it.
When we arrived, our expectations were challenged. Instead of an extravagant menu, we were greeted with down to earth dishes, much like the ones your parents might cook up. Don’t get us wrong though, that wasn’t a bad thing.

Speaking to a representative from the hotel, they shared that that was indeed the original plan. Rather than weird fusions of flavours, they opted to create dishes that bring the warmth and familiarity of home-cooking.
But because it was a buffet after all, we still struggled to find where to start.
Tastes Like Home
As a fan of soup and rice, I reached out for the Sup Tulang Rusuk, Nasi Briyani and a few pieces of Ayam Goreng Berempah. While what I took might not seem out of the ordinary, they tasted exceptional.
Left to Right: Sup Tulang Rusuk with Nasi Briyani
The Sup Tulang Rusuk had a good amount of spices in it, without being too overpowering. While I personally prefer a saltier soup, my mum would not cook dishes that are too salty in itself.
The Nasi Briyani and Ayam Goreng Berempah is quite a good classic combination. The rice had a healthy mix of cashew nuts, raisins and cilantro in the dish.
I noticed that the dish was slightly cold when I got to it, but that could just be down to me being too busy taking pictures before eating.
After that, I grabbed a few spoonfuls of Paru-Paru Goreng Berlada and Daging Masak Hitam. Both of which were equally tasty, and I didn’t find the Paru-Paru Goreng Berlada too spicy. However, as I am a lover of spice, my threshold might be higher than others’.
Left to Right: Daging Masak Hitam and Paru-Paru Goreng Berlada
If you’re a fan of sotong, they also had a Sotong Masak Lemak Cili Api dish which I found lovely. The sotong wasn’t chewy, but instead had that bouncy mouthfeel to it.
The Star(s) Of The Show
To me, the highlight of the buffet was definitely the Ikan Pari Masak Asam Pedas (a stingray dish). As a fan of the dish, I had to grab a few bites before I ventured to other dishes.
Executive Chef, Chew Teik Chye posing with the Ikan Pari Masak Asam Pedas
The fish was cooked just right, and the best part with eating stingray is that there are no tiny bones to avoid. I could never turn down the chance to have Ikan Pari Bakar whenever I see it.
However, my colleague that went with me enjoyed the Cendol Agar-Agar the most, which was slightly odd considering all the good main dishes, but still totally understandable.
A very popular dish for the night was also the Pucuk Paku Goreng Belacan, which disappeared instantly the moment it appeared. If you’re a fan of crabs, they also offered Ketam Masak Gulai Siam.
Left to Right: Pucuk Paku Goreng Belacan and Ikan Pari Masak Asam Pedas
Starters & Afters
If you’re unlike me and prefer to begin your meal with starters, they had Kerabu Mangga, Kerabu Udang and a few selections of Sambals, Aneka Jeruk and Pasembor.
I must admit that I didn’t get the chance to sample them as, by that time, I already felt quite full, so I went for the desserts instead.
You can mix your own rojak too
The dessert offerings are also nothing to be scoffed at.
That night, they served us a wide variety of desserts that you’d easily find in Ramadan Bazaars. They had: Pengat Nangka with Sago, Ais Cendol with Pulut, Bubur Kacang Hijau and a wide variety of pastries and agar-agar.
Left to Right: Ais Cendol Pulut and Cendol Agar-Agar
Personally, I found the Pengat Nangka with Sago a little too sweet, but if you like nangka, it’ll be right up your alley. I found myself going for the Ais Cendol twice as I can tweak the sweetness level myself.
Overall, the experience of Citarasa Kampungku @ Utara was a pleasant one. We enjoyed the mixture of food they offered, without one feeling too out of place. As they said, it could just be like home-cooking.
It’s unfortunate that the MCO has taken away this enjoyment for many of us, but I believe that come next Ramadhan, Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya will roll out something similar or better.
Citarasa Kampungku Ramadhan Buffet Dinner @ Utara
Address: Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya
Website: https://www.armada.com.my/


Masterchef Asia Season 1 Runner Up Launches New Café In Damansara Utama

The very first time we tried his desserts at a pop-up event back in July 2016, we knew that his upcoming dessert shop would be something well worth waiting for.
After all, this individual requires not much of an introduction—Malaysians have probably seen him on the telly before. He’s none other than the runner up of Masterchef Asia season 1, Marcus Low. And now, the chef has another title to add to his name—entrepreneur.
MadHatter Desserts has officially opened its doors at Damansara Utama and based on the array of imaginative desserts like Chocolate and Calamansi cake and Peanut Butter Liquid Centre Cheesetart, you already know that this is not just any run-of-the-mill dessert house.
Image Credit: Eat Drink KL
Though only just over a week old, MadHatter Desserts has earned its fair share of guests and rave reviews. In fact, Instagram comments left for Marcus and his desserts include “beautifully crafted” and “Marcus, I need this in my life.” We understand because frankly, so do we. 😛
So, if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings, consider heading over to this eatery. Don’t say we didn’t warn you though—you might not stop at one.
MadHatter Desserts
Hours: Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-11pm, Wednesday-Monday: 12pm-10pm. (Closed on Tuesdays).
Address: Jalan SS21/60, Damansara Utama
Website: MadHatter Desserts
Feature Image Credit: MadHatter Desserts


Let Out Your Inner Shakespeare At These Spoken Word Poetry Events & Venues In Klang Valley

Live music is so mainstream. Listening to spoken word poetry is what it’s all about!
If you’re thinking, well I can just read poetry in books and online, why would I want to listen to someone read it to me? Would you skip on going to a concert and just read song lyrics on your phone? I don’t think so.
Performance poetry is vastly different than reading poetry on a page, because you’re actually able to feel and resonate with the emotions of the author first-hand. If you’ve never experienced a spoken word or poetry reading before, these events and places in KL are perfect to get you clued in:
Gaslight Café, Damansara
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Gaslight Café is better known for their smorgasbord of music events, but don’t underestimate their occasional poetry and spoken word shows either. This 1960s-style, cozy café at Plaza Damansara is a haven for creative souls and enthusiasts, and is based after the famed café of the same name in New York that became a folk music haunt in the 60s.
Gaslight Café plays host to the monthly spoken word/poetry show If Walls Could Talk (see next point), as well their own poetry and music night called Unleashing Your Genius. If you’re planning on paying them a visit, check out their Facebook page to see what’s on, there’s usually something or other to entertain you while you’re there!

Address: Unit 15-2, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 5pm-1am on Mon-Sat
Tel: 03-2011 4047
Website: https://www.facebook.com/gaslightcafekl/
If Walls Could Talk
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If Walls Could Talk is a poetry initiative meant to encourage Malaysians to step out of their comfort zones, express themselves and put their hearts on their sleeves for all the world to hear. ‘All the world’ here meaning the 120 or so people who manage to squeeze into their monthly poetry open mic nights at the tiny Gaslight Café.
If Walls Could Talk was founded to be a platform for anyone, from any walk of life, to step on stage and recite their original poetry pieces. It’s been a place for complete strangers to bond with each other, by poets exposing raw emotions through their pieces, and the audience being able to listen, relate, and feel for them. And judging by the long queue snaking down the stairs outside the café every month, people really do appreciate this sanctuary.
Contact [email protected] if you would like to share your own poetry.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ifwallscouldtalkkl/
UCSI University’s Poetry Slam 2016
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If you want to brush up on your spoken word poetry skills, look no further than the upcoming poetry slam workshop and competition at UCSI University this September. It’s not only open to their students, but to the public as well.
Spearheaded by performance poet Elaine Foster, the workshop will not only teach you how to improve on your poems, but also what makes a good poetry performance, and how to get your rhyme, rhythm, and body movement down for your next slam.
If you think you’ve already got the preparation part down pat and want to dive straight into a competition, the adjoining poetry slam is open to you too. With the theme of ‘Poetry For Change’, you’ll be expected to battle it out with hopeful performance poets for a grand prize of a getaway to Pulau Redang. That sounds damn good to me!
For more details on dates, prizes, and fees, check out their website at http://poetryslam.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/
Unit 23 Café, Shah Alam
Image Credit: Unit 23 Cafe
This artsy café in Shah Alam has been organizing their very own monthly poetry open mic night, so if you’re living in the area you won’t have to travel far! People from all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities are welcome to book a slot for a few minutes onstage, and you’ll be free to let go and express yourself with anything and everything on your mind. They’ve even organized a hip-hop poetry night just last week, a different take on your standard poetry open mics which would have been really interesting to experience! Make sure to keep track of their Facebook page to be notified of when the next one is happening.
Address: No 23, 1st floor, Jalan Tuanku Ampuan Zabedah 9/B, Section 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Hours: 1pm-12am on Tues-Sun
Tel: 03-5523 0390
Website: https://www.facebook.com/unit23cafemy/
Pasar Boco
Image Credit: Pasar Boco
Pasar Boco is a quarterly books, arts, and crafts market that welcomes poetry and music performances during their event. They usually organize their market somewhere in KL, but their next one (happening this weekend) is all the way in Ipoh, Perak! Not only is it a cool place to sit back and listen to a poetry reading or two, the booths and vendors there selling books and art are definitely worth checking out as well. Besides that, they also occasionally organize ‘free markets’, where anyone from homeless people to people who aren’t well off are given free stuff like food, books, and toys. Awesome organization with an awesome cause! And if you’re wondering what ‘boco’ means, it’s ‘read’ in Javanese!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pasarboco/
Bonus: Poetry Café KL
Even though Poetry Café isn’t an actual, physical café, it’s a virtual space for poetry enthusiasts in Malaysia to share their interests with each other and to promote spoken word or poetry events that’s happening in KL. It’s the perfect place to find something to do for the night if you have no plans! Check out their Facebook page, especially if you’re a poetry fan or performer wanting to find somewhere new to visit.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/poetrycafekl/
Now let your emotions and creativity run free and join the next poetry open mic near you! But if you don’t have the guts to do it (I don’t blame you), visit one of these places anyway to support the performers and experience some powerful rhythmic story-telling for yourself!


MyBurgerLab's Sinfully Delicious Ultraman Salted Egg Yolk Sauce Is Now For Sale!

Everybody knows how the sauce often times makes the burger. With MyBurgerLab, their Ultraman sauce is the ultimate favourite because after all, it is salted egg yolk goodness. At times, those who has dined at MyBurgerLab would find themselves craving for the Ultraman sauce. Hence, MyBurgerLab has solved this problem by creating a whole jar of salted egg yolk sauce for sale, and you can toss in this sinfully delicious sauce into anything and everything.
The jar of sauce is available for booking online and collection in any of the MyBurgerLab outlets. It retails for RM35 for a 420ml bottle and in order to consume it, one need only heat the sauce up. The possibilities are endless with the sauce and you can add it to anything you like, be it your nasi lemak, toast or even as an extra topping to your MyBurgerLab burgers!
For a special promotion due to its recent release, you can also get the salted egg yolk sauce at 10% off for a price of RM31.50. The discount will apply upon checking out from the MyBurgerLab’s ordering platform.
Feature Image Credit: Wee Kiat Teoh/MyBurgerLab