【BBQ TOWN】Subang 新开张大优惠：点3套餐免费1人套餐！

好消息！火锅发烧友千万别错过这个BBQ TOWN 的优惠活动啦！
为了庆祝第二家位于Subang的分行，BBQ TOWN 即将从今天至12月31日进行优惠。只要三个人各点一套餐，第四个人就会免费获得一套餐哦！是不是超棒的呢！

BBQ TOWN 是一家结合泰国烤肉+日式 Shabu- Shabu的餐厅。
在这里直接能够让你一次性尝到两种风味，不但有各种泰式烤肉，还有日本的寿司，绝对能满足吃货的你。还有，这家烧烤餐厅是清真的哦，没有猪肉哦！

另外，他们也在Mid Valley新开了一家分行，不过此3送1 优惠活动只限Subang的分行而已哦！吃货们千万别去错分店啦！

地点：EMPIRE SHOPPING GALLERY SUBANG, Level UG-18
电话：+603 2201 1236
优惠日期：即日起至2016年12月31日（每天）, 不包括公共假期
欲知详情，请点击 官方网页


11 Butter Chicken Rice Spots In Klang Valley That Are Not Gold Chilli Or Darussalam

We all love some good butter chicken every now and then and Gold Chilli might be one of the most cited names when it comes to chicken cutlets bathed in a golden creamy, sweet and milky butter sauce.
Here are 11 more eateries for butter chicken aficionados to discover and indulge in!
1. Buttermilk Kitchen
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First up, we have Buttermilk Kitchen which is only just situated two doors down from Gold Chili. All dishes served are handcrafted by the founder’s mother so you can expect a hearty serving of delicious creamy butter chicken with a mother’s touch. Banker turned entrepreneur, Wilson Wong decided to dive into his passion of starting his own F&B business. But what makes this place so special you might ask? They have three rice options namely white rice, nasi lemak rice and fried rice as well as buttermilk sauce options such as curry and salted egg. We definitely cannot think of a better marriage between two Malaysian favorites other than Nasi Lemak and Buttermilk Curry Chicken!
Price: RM15-RM30
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 11.30am-10pm (Closed on Sundays)

Address: 9, Jalan SS15/8B, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor
Website: Buttermilk Kitchen
2. Jibril

And of course we have the ever hip, ever cool, Jibril in SS15. Hidden in plain sight, Jibril serves one of the creamiest salted egg butter chicken one could get. Located behind a brick wall of SS15’s Sangkaya, this eatery is styled like a speakeasy that serves unique mocktails and delicious food. If you’re going on a date with a fellow Buttermilk Chicken fan, this would surely leave a good impression on your date. Jibril’s set meal also comes with a free soda or water and a serving of delicious vanilla ice cream with a cherry on top.
Price: RM14.90
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 12pm-12am; Fridays, 2.30pm-12am; Saturdays-Sundays, 12pm-12am
Address: 25 Jalan SS15/4B, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Website: Jibril SS15
3. Cincai?
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Creamy buttermilk sauce served on a bed of crispy deep fried chicken chop and rice, Cincai? is the place to go for an affordable, delicious and fun dining experience. Judging from the names of their dishes such as “Flied Lice”, Cheezu Bakeuh Raisu, and The Only Western Item on The Menu (Chicken Chop), having fun seems like second nature to them. Plus, they also have an array of local desserts aka Tong Sui and a free flow of tea. We heard they even have a secret menu item called the “Yin Yang” which is a combination of their signature dishes: the buttermilk chicken and curry chicken!
Price:  RM15
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 11am-10pm (Closed on Sundays)
Address: 18-1, Jalan SS15/4D, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Website: Cincai?
4. Quan Ice Cream & Coffee House
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Sweet, creamy and tender, Quan Ice Cream & Coffee House is also one of the local favorites. Served with rice, a side of pappadom and a sunny side up, this is the perfect meal to have before indulging in more desserts and coffee! Plus, this restaurant has perhaps the most extensive menu (17 pages of ala carte, snacks, drinks and desserts) so there would be something for everyone to have. Definitely a bonus for group diners with non buttermilk chicken fans!
Price: RM7.90
Hours: 12pm-12am (Daily)
Address: 8 Jalan Pandan Indah 4/33, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
Website: Quan Ice Cream & Coffee House
5. 300 Restaurant & Bar
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Specialising in western and Asian fusion dishes, 300 Restaurant & Bar is an eatery located at the Starling Mall. We heard their creamy crispy butter chicken which is served with rice and a side salad is a must try! There are also other protein options to customise your meal with such as seafood. On top of that, there’s also a salted egg buttermilk sauce option. For a truly delicious and milky treat, indulge in their giant milkshakes too!
Price: RM16
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 10am-11pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am-12am; Sundays, 10am-11pm
Address: 85, Jalan SS21/37 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Website: 300 Restaurant & Bar
6. The Butter Chicken
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The Butter Chicken takes a spiced up twist on the OG butter chicken recipe. Marinated for 24 hours in six Indian spices – rasam puli, sambal puli, garam masala, chili powder, cumin and turmeric, their Grilled Butter Chicken is served with a generous drizzle of creamy butter sauce. Besides that, their Crispy Squid Tentacle with Thai Sauce is a delicious snack that’s crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is coated with eggs to give it a hint of a buttery flavor which compliments the Thai Sauce it is served with very well. The Butter Chicken may be in a small stall but their food is testament to how big their hearts are in serving only the best to their customers.
Price: RM13-RM17
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 11am-12am; Saturdays-Sundays, 11am-12am (Closed on Fridays)
Address: Plaza Rasta, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000, Damansara, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: The Butter Chicken
7. Good Taste Seafood Restaurant
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Good Taste Seafood restaurant is one of those classic Chinese restaurants that serves up hearty Asian dishes. We love Chinese restaurants as such because there’s always something for everyone! Some of their famous dishes are the chicken strips with wet or dry butter, Salted Egg Squid, Signature Style Pork Ribs with Mantou, Claypot Fish with Eggplant. Crispy Tofu and Muchoy Kailan. This restaurant is located at the Taman Connaught shop lots behind the main Cheras Highway. An average meal of 5 dishes for 8 pax would cost around RM120-RM150 depending on what you order. But hey, sharing is caring and food is definitely something worth sharing so grab your friends and family for a communal meal here!
Price: RM16-RM30
Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 10.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm
Address: 26, Jalan Waras 1, Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000
Phone: 03-9132 6381
8. Gaffe & Co
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Crunchy chicken tenders and creamy butter sauce, this sounds like the perfect savoury taste created by Gaffe & Co’s chef ohpenciptaku. Their Buttermilk Chicken Rice comes with white rice, a sunny side up egg, a side salad and a serving of buttermilk sauce that turns your plate into a mini swimming pool. We all know that the best part of any buttermilk dish is the sauce and these guys have got it right. They also have pastas, pizzas, desserts, sloppy shakes and a spacious dining area to accommodate larger groups. Located in The Garage KL, there are bountiful boutiques for you to walk around at in case you’ve eaten too much, or grab a quick haircut before a lunch/dinner appointment too!
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Fancy something a little more spicy or savoury instead? Opt for their Authentic Thai Cuisine crafted by their very own chef from Thailand. They now have a special lunch set that comes with drinks and desserts for only RM29!
Price: RM18
Hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 12pm-12am; Fridays, 12pm-1am; Saturdays, 9am-1am; Sundays, 9am-12am
Address: Jalan Hillview, Taman Sri Ukay, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Website: Gaffe & Co
9. Homst
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Homst is a Chinese Muslim Restaurant with 8 branches all over Selangor. Known for their top-notch Chinese Muslim dishes, their Wet Butter Chicken is one of their bestsellers that comes with a generous serving of chicken pieces in a pool of creamy butter gravy. This would be a great spot for Halal dining with family and friends who are craving some Chinese-style cooking as it is available in multiple locations across the Klang Valley. Homst stays true to their aim of bringing the warm feeling of home by also offering more than 30 types of Dim Sum dishes to enjoy such as Siew Mais, Deep Fried Eggplants and Prawn Dumplings.
Price: RM16-RM30
Hours: 11am-1030pm daily
Address: Available in various branches across the Klang Valley
Website: Homst
10. Bert’s
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Crispy boneless chicken in creamy chili padi butter sauce is definitely one of Bert’s bestsellers. Creamy, tender and juicy, this sounds like a great meal with an affordable price! They also have Salted Egg Yolk Chicken and various other local dishes such as the Nasi Lemak Gulai Daging Salai and Beef Bacon Aglio Olio to appease different taste buds. Fun fact, they provide catering services, lunch box deliveries and cater for party events upon request.
Price: RM14.90
Hours: 11am-11pm, daily
Address: 36 Jalan Selasih K U12/K, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia
Website: Bert’s
BONUS
11. Plan b by Big
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And just in case you’ve had enough of butter chicken with rice, we have Plan B by the Big group (also the owners of Ben’s Independent Grocer). Plan B has the perfect backup plan with a Western-style Buttermilk Chicken. Plated on a bed of crinkle cut fries is their juicy cut of crispy fried chicken drenched in spicy buttercream sauce. This jumbo-sized 2.0 Signature Buttermilk Fried Chicken makes for the perfect meal after some shopping.
Besides that, Plan B also serves a Kamheong Seafood Pasta for your Asian cravings and an Iced Chocolate (which is served with a scoop of ice cream + a cookie on top) for your sweet tooth cravings.
Price: RM28
Hours: Sundays-Thursdays, 10am-11pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am-12am
Address: Available in Mid Valley, Publika and Ipoh
Website: Plan B
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This Korean Dessert Brand Does Away With Ice Cream Cones And Uses “Fish Waffles” Instead

If you didn’t already know, Aboong is a franchise from Seoul, South Korea. Their must-have meal would be a softserve filled into a prosperity fish waffle cone. The waffles are crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Aboong totally does away with the concept of cones with their fish waffles and it is a delightful treat.
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It may have originated from Korea but Aboong has expanded their franchise around South East Asia in countries like China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan and finally, our beloved country of Malaysia. They have over 4 outlets across Malaysia.
In the Klang Valley, you will find the outlets located in Subang Jaya and Sri Petaling while the remaining two outlets are located at Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza, Penang.
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Each waffle comes in different flavour variants such as original, red velvet, chocolate and black sesame. When it comes to the filling, there’s the classic red bean, sweet custard, cream cheese, Nutella and something you wouldn’t expect at all: Biscoff cookie sauce.
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Once you have picked the base and filling, it’s time to choose a soft serve flavour. For now, there are only 3 flavours available and they are the original yogurt, mango yogurt and green tea ice cream.
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Besides customising your waffles, you can also have some yoghurt ice cream and top it off with the likes of Oreo, marshmallows, granola, fruits and more. They come in 2 sizes, with the cup series being the smaller size and the Yogo series being the larger option, filled with even more fruits and sauce.
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The price range for the pastry would cost between RM10 to RM13 while the soft serve alone would cost RM7.90 and above.
Aboong Subang Jaya
Hours: 11am-11.30pm, daily
Address: 49, Jalan SS15/8A, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. (Also avalable at Sri Petaling, Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall)
Website: Aboong Malaysia
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We Bet You Won't Mind Getting Dirty AF After Eating This Chocolatey Dessert!

Dirty Bom.
That’s the latest dessert craze to hit KL and it’s clear why Malaysians are going cray for it.
Everything about Original Cake Malaysia’s new Dirty Bom dessert screams indulgence.
From its chocolatey exterior filled with cocoa powder dust to its ooey gooey centre of custard lava, this is one heck of a messy dessert but worth every chocolate smudge.
The craze for messy desserts came about when China came up with their own version of the Zang Zang Bao, which is a chocolatey treat that is guaranteed of lip and hand smudges.

Now, the dessert is available in several restaurants across Malaysia, with Original Cake’s version being among the more well-known ones.
Original Cake first rose to popularity and scored long queues at each and every outlet for its fluffy cotton sponge Castella cake.
Seems like they’ll be anticipating an equally long queue, what with the introduction of the Dirty Bom.
Get your very own Dirty Bom at any of the Original Cake outlets nationwide.
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Need Ways To Excite Your Life? Give These 6 Adult Playgrounds In Klang Valley A Go!

Want an adventurous and fulfilling adrenaline trip? These are the 6 adult playgrounds we bet you would not want to miss it out on!
1. Skytrex @ Shah Alam
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Looking for some extreme activities or just trying to enjoy an exciting day out with the family? This is definitely the place for you to visit. Skytrex Shah Alam is located 3km inside a forest with 817 hectares in Taman Botanic Negara Shah Alam.
You could experience 3 different levels of excitement in this place from Little Adventure (Beginner Level), Big Thrill (Intermediate) to Extreme Challenge (Advanced). In each level, there are around 17 to 25 stops, and there are also a few stops which provide “chicken-out exits” if you can’t handle the pressure. Try out all three levels if you dare!
Tip: Online purchase could ensure you a spot during peak periods.
Address: Jalan Liku 8/1, Seksyen 8, 40000 Shah Alam.

Website: Skytrex Shah Alam
Facebook: Skytrex Adventure
2. Shah Alam Extreme Park
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Skateboard lovers! Bike lovers! Extreme sport lover! Here is a place for you to do all your tricks. The Extreme Park in Shah Alam provides one of the best skate park, bike park, wall climbing and other blow-your-mind-away features like a paintball arena and futsal courts.
All you gotta bring is yourself and your bike/skateboards. There you go! You could now enjoy yourself in this adrenaline-pumped heaven.
Address: Jalan Lompat Pagar 13/37,Seksyen 13, Shah Alam 40100, Selangor.
Website: Shah Alam Extreme Park
Tel: 012-2878787
Facebook: Shah Alam Extreme Park
3. Jump Street Trampoline Park
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Jump Street is one of the biggest indoor trampoline parks where you could “jump” your stress away. There are 8 different attractions for both adults and kids where everyone could just have fun here. You could play on the foam pit, slam dunk, vertical running walls, dodge ball and other attractions as well.
Tip: There are two different pricing for the ticket and it is better to book your session online to avoid disappointment on sold- out sessions.
Price: RM22-RM27 per hour.
Address: 8A, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200, Petaling Jaya.
Website: Jump Street
Facebook: Jump Street Trampoline Park Malaysia
4. District 21 @ IOI City Mall
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District 21 is the adult playground where there are roller gliding, rock climbing, a trampoline area, maze, free fall and a few others attractions. You could spend a day here without feeling bored at all. Ticket prices are RM58 per pax for Monday to Friday for visitors whereas RM75 per pax for Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and school holidays. District 21 also provides packages for corporate, school and party events.
Address: AT 6, Level 1, City Mall, Lebuh IRC, IOI City, 62502, Ioi Resort, Putrajaya.
Website: District 21
Facebook: District 21 Park
5. ATV Adventure Park
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ATV Adventure Ride Park will definitely wear you out at the end of the day! However, it will also bring you the most exciting feelings when you ride in the woods and enjoy the nature scenery around you. There are four different packages that you get to choose from. You could decide whether you want to ride longer, see the waterfalls, ride through a river or get your feet wet – choice is yours!
Address: Ulu Klang, Selangor, Kampung Kemensah, 68000.
Website: ATV Adventure Park
Tel: 019-2448 544
6. Xtion Paintball Park @ Bukit Jalil
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How about a paintball fight with friends? Xtion Paintball Park would just give you the adrenaline kick that sparks you up. There are 5 packages for different ages and also different needs. If you are a starter, the package will be at RM30 per person for a student/kid and RM45 per person for an adult.
There are also party packages for 20 pax & above, Corporate team-building package, mobile packages and outside of Klang Valley packages are also available, so get ready and may the odds be ever in your favour!
Address: Off National Hockey Stadium, National Sports Complex 57700, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Xtion Paintball Park
Tel: 03-8027 0658
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This Dessert Store In 1 Utama Might've Just Coined The Term For A Dessert Called "Kyapes"

What in the world is a kyap (plural: kyapes)? Yup, a quick Google search will bring about nothing relevant. That was when we found out that a dessert stall in 1 Utama might’ve just coined the term for their new dessert.
Nom Nom Kyapes’ desserts are essentially ice cream kyaped together with warm, crispy waffles. In fact, that’s how the term came about. But they’re not just ordinary waffles and ice cream. Other ingredients are thrown into the mix too, making it a wholesome dessert.

They first advertised their stall in 1 Utama with not much of a clue as to what it might actually be. In early September, Nom Nom Kyapes finally unveiled their menu of waffles served with 5 different fillings that’ll be kyaped together in the middle of the pastry.
The waffles are priced at RM11 each and here’s a list of the current flavours:

Peanut Butter Kaya
Peanut Butter Sweetened Milk Sugar
Peanut Butter Nutella
Peanut Butter Sweetened Milk Chicken Floss
Frozen Fruits Nutella Whipped Cream

The one flavour that’s got us curious is the Peanut Butter Sweetened Milk Chicken Floss. We could only imagine what peanut butter and chicken floss would taste like when sandwiched between a warm waffle.
If you’re not exactly the adventurous sort and would prefer more traditional flavours, opt for any one of the kyapes on the menu instead. Frozen Fruits Nutella Whipped Cream, anyone?
Nom Nom Kyapes
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Lot S310B, 2nd floor, One Utama Shopping Centre
Website: Nom Nom Kyapes
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Subang Folks Rejoice, A&W Will Officially Launch In Taipan USJ 10 This Weekend!

Taipan USJ 10 is known to be a food haven. Everywhere you look, there’s something to eat. In fact, if anything, you’re more likely to be spoilt for choice! Well, if you’re always wondering aloud what to eat at Taipan, you’d be glad to know that a new eatery is about to open soon and it might just be the answer to your question.
This restaurant is none other than A&W!
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Renovation for this A&W outlet begun several months back and without a doubt, folks were excited that A&W has added another location in Subang Jaya. Previously, the only other A&W outlet in Subang is in SS13, right beside the 3K sports complex. However, the outlet has since been closed down.
When A&W announced their upcoming launch on Facebook, netizens happily chimed in with comments like “We don’t have to go far to have A&W anymore!” and “The wait is over!” Indeed the wait is over as A&W will officially launch during the final weekend of April!
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A&W is best known for their curly fries, ice cream waffles and iconic root beer floats and you don’t have to wait long to indulge in these! Just be sure to head there early on the opening day as there’s bound to be a long queue.
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These Space Pods Are Out Of This World—They Even Come Equipped With A Smart TV!

The closest you’ll ever get to sleeping in actual space pods might actually be at Riccarton Capsule Hotel.
Suited for those who enjoy experiencing new and unique staycations, this hotel in KL offers space pod concept capsule rooms amongst other room types.

Each pod has an ambient blue lighting that sets the mood for a space-like environment. According to past guests, the atmosphere made them feel like they were in an actual spaceship and it was a pretty surreal experience.

Equipped with amenities like a built-in TV, a memory foam mattress, air conditioning, a smart TV, WiFi, a makeup mirror and a night safe, these 4-feet wide capsule spaces are cosy and definitely worth trying out.

Riccarton Capsule Hotel was inspired to develop their very own space capsule hotel after observing how Japan’s minimalistic hotels are both budget-friendly and innovative.

Located at the Titiwangsa Lake Garden, per night prices at Riccarton’s space pods start at a decent RM40 and can go up to RM200, depending on the capsule of choice.
Suited for those on a budget, these space pods are not just fun—they’re safe too.

For instance, each room can only be accessed via swiping one’s card at the electronic hotel card reader on the capsule door. As an added layer of security, walkways are also monitored by CCTVs.

If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to sleep in a spaceship, this is one staycation idea worth considering!
Riccarton Capsule Hotel
Address: No. G-1, Wisma Q Titiwangsa, Persiaran Titiwangsa 1, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Riccarton Capsule Hotel
Tel: 03-4031 5000
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Try More Than 20 Different Types Of Chicken Yakitori At This Restaurant In Publika

Sometimes, light bites or snack platters are always the best. If you have a smaller appetite, you would appreciate Toritama Restaurant, located in Publika. Their specialty lies in the signature dish of Japanese chicken meat skewers. These chicken meat skewers resemble Malaysia’s well-loved satay but don’t be fooled because it is more than that.
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What makes this eatery so special is the fact there are over 20 types of skewers to try. Most of it are chicken parts such as the gizzard. If you prefer something that is completely out-of-the-box, you can opt for the chicken neck, oesophagus and liver. Regardless of which part you opt for, it would be glazed with their secret sauce and grilled to crisp perfection.
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At Toritama, only a limited number of guests can dine in at any given time due to the smaller seating area. The cooking process will take place right in the centre of the restaurant and guests can watch as their chef prepares their meal for them. What’s more, each dish is prepared on the spot too.

Besides selected parts of the chicken, you could also opt to be adventurous and try the unripe egg with oviduct. This is a new dish from Toritama and you probably would not find it anywhere else.
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For those who prefer larger portions, the in-house special of donburi comes with delicious chicken thigh yakitori, minced meat and an onsen egg. If you’re up for it, Toritama also offers a savoury ice cream like the soy sauce ice cream.
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Of course, alongside all the unique chicken parts, it’s best to pair it with Toritama’s range of imported liquor including single malt whiskey and sake.
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Toritama Restaurant
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 5.30pm-12am
Address: Publika
Website: Toritama Malaysia
Tel: 03-6211 0306
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Warning: Just One Tub Of These 8 Salted Egg Yolk Chips Is Never Enough ?

No one really knows when the salted egg craze came alive, but to this day, it has yet to die out. Whenever it is announced that there is some kind salted egg treat sold somewhere – salted egg fish and chips, salted egg croissants, salted-egg-whatever-it-is – you can bet that people will start queuing up just for that bite of salty goodness.
Well, if you are craving something that is salted egg and yet you are too lazy to go out, here are a list of salted egg chips vendors that you can buy salted egg chips from. This way, you can sit at home, watch the latest episode of Game of Thrones, and satiate your salted egg craving with a tub of salted egg chips.
1. Bosschips
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Bosschips happens to be the most popular salted egg chips brand in the country so far, as it is the only one that allows customers to make purchase with retail partners, such as Zang Toi Cafe, Madame Waffle, The Ploy, and The Grove etc. You can also buy these chips online at the Bosschips Facebook page, or calling this number: +60132177889. Plus, if you live in Klang Valley, you are in luck, because Bosschips is offering free delivery for orders of ten tubs or above in the area!
2. Naiise
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Naiise is the online retailer to go to for the most unique of products, one of them being its Salted Egg Yolk Chips. Made with potato, vegetable oil, curry leaf, and salty egg yolk, this product is available in two sizes: 80g and 160g. Looking for a spicy version? Worry not, Naiise has it! You only need to order it at their online website.
3. Lol Salted Egg Cheese Potato Chips
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Salted egg chips cannot get any more localised than Lol. Entirely halal and made with local products, this brand of salted egg chips even comes with a cheesy flavour, making it all the more distinctive from other salted egg chips. It can be guaranteed that you will laugh out loud in joy once you’ve had a taste. You can order a tub to try by reaching out to them on the Lol Salted Egg Cheese Potato Chips Facebook page or sending them a WhatsApp message at +601133332636.
4. The Golden Duck
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This may be cheating a little, because The Golden Duck is actually a Singaporean brand. However, it has established a number of online stores across the world, including Malaysia, so you can easily order one online. Plus, if you are tired of eating salted egg potato chips, you can always try The Golden Duck’s salted egg yolk fish skin. Be careful though, it can be a little spicy, but anything to spice up your life, right?
5. Kintry Food Co.
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Now, if you are looking for salted egg chips that can actually light a fire on your tongue, Kintry’s salted egg yolk potato crisps may be the one for you! Blended with curry leaves and chili padi, it may be so addictive that you can’t stop from reaching out for more. Do not hesitate to place an order for either a ‘snack’ or ‘regular’ size on the Kintry Food Co.’s website! If you place an order for RM150 or more, you can even get free express shipping across Malaysia!
6. Shul’s Salted Egg Chips
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Completely homemade, and, according to their Instagram account, really addicting. This brand of salted egg chips is not entirely on track yet, but they are on their way, given that the number of orders they have received has exponentially increased since their launch in April this year! They offer two types of salted egg chips for their clients: original and spicy. To place your order, you only need to Whatsapp or call them on 019 366 5663.
7. Irvin’s Salted Egg
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Irvin’s is, by far, the most popular salted egg chips brand across Southeast Asia. They have been featured in publications like TimeOut, Naiise, 8Days Magazine, and Simply Her Magazine etc. While they are ultimately a Singaporean brand, they make deliveries to Malaysia too! If you’re tired of salted egg potato chips, you can get salted egg fish skin from Irvin’s as well. If it’s still not savoury enough for you, they even sell additional salted egg sauce! So don’t wait any longer and get on with ordering your preferred salted egg snack – email them at [email protected], or reach out to them via Facebook message.
8. Salted Egg Chips by Emma
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Because some may worry about the halal-ness of salted egg chips, Salted Egg Chips By Emma decided that enough is enough, took things into their own hands, and voila! Here they are! While it is a Singaporean brand, Malaysians can order it as well. Plus, this is probably the one and only cili padi salted egg chips out there in the market, giving an extra kick to the flavour and pleasing all spicy lovers out there. Interested? Just place an order on the Salted Egg Chips by Emma website.


连网络红人都来打卡！这家Define：FOOD的西餐超好吃！

如果你想找一家休闲又不失格调的餐厅来享受一餐美食，小编推荐大家这家位于Mid Valley的欧式餐厅——『Define：Food』。
这家餐厅就在添好运点心店对面，餐厅内的木藤椅和树木壁纸给人一种清新的感觉，整齐的摆设与设计让店里添加了一丝时尚感。很多网路红人都很爱到这里用餐打卡，甚至拍OOTD照，因为餐厅的环境太美啦！
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至于食物呢，小编非常推荐他们的意式海鲜炖饭（RM48）。炖饭吃起来软硬适中又弹牙，搭配微酸带甜的番茄一起炖，味道非常浓郁。
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此外，这里也有提供各种选择的意大利面。他们的Aglio Oglio （RM38） 和 鸭肉培根奶油意大利面非常好吃！配料很丰富又新鲜，吃起来也不油腻。
除了意大利面，他们也有其他西餐包括牛扒，汉堡等等。如果你是肉食控，不妨一试他们的wagyu beef 汉堡，搭配一杯啤酒，真的太令人享受啦！

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如果想来点甜品，不如尝试他们的法国土司吧！酥软的土司搭配奶油、覆盆子和淋上焦糖的香蕉，每一口都充满了水果的香气却又甜而不腻。

这家餐厅从环境到食物的摆盘和味道，CP值都超高！虽然价钱算是中上价位，可是还是很值得一试哦！
Define：Food
地址：29-1,Level 1, Signature Offices, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur.
电话：03-2201 1316
营业时间：每天 11am- 11:30pm
面子书：Define Food
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This Bus Restaurant In Kuala Selangor Lets You Dine While Enjoying A Paddy Field View

If you’ve gone through an exhaustive list of eateries in and around KL and you’re craving for something new, you might want to head on down to Kuala Selangor instead. Kuala Selangor is known for their fresh catch of seafood but recently a new eatery has popped up and it’s the new hype in this town.
It’s pretty clear why N.16 is all the buzz now. It is after all a one-of-a-kind bus restaurant. Set atop a container, this green and white bus is stationed in its spot while overlooking the green paddy fields below.
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Inside the bus, traditional seating has been replaced with green chairs and small wooden tables. Chandeliers can also be seen hanging on the roof of the bus.
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There aren’t too many such concepts in Malaysia where one can dine amongst greeneries while still being within an enclosed space.
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As the bus restaurant is stationed at its spot, customers can alight from the vehicle and enjoy the view after their meal and perhaps snap a picture or two. It’s pretty apt how the restaurant is located by the paddy fields which is of course one of Kuala Selangor’s very own natural beauties.
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Image Credit: N. 16
Among some of the meals that customers can look forward to is the spicy crab aglio olio. If you favour spicy meals, N.16 recommends this dish, considering how it is the only meal with red hot chilli peppers. They also have a prawn bisque which is essentially a creamy broth made out of seafood and further topped off with fresh prawns.
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The next time you’re visiting Kuala Selangor, you should pay this restaurant a visit though prior booking should be done as this restaurant tends to be busy due to its unique concept. If anything, you can relive your good ol’ childhood days of boarding the school bus, and enjoy Kuala Selangor’s rustic beauty at the same time.
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N.16
Hours: Thursday-Friday, Sunday: 11am-8pm, Saturday: 11am-9pm. (Closed on Monday-Wednesday)
Address: Jalan Tali Air 4, Tanjung Karang, Kuala Selangor
Website: N.16
Tel: 010-254 6268
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Get On The Trend Bandwagon And Try Out Malaysia's Very First Magical "Flying Noodles"

Not too long ago, there was the hype of noodles that magically hangs on the tip of a pair of floating chopsticks. Singapore was the first to have the “flying noodles” which gained so much popularity that it was even covered by Insider Food! Malaysia now can proudly say “we also got” with the flying noodles which was recently introduced by Subang café, Underground Société.
In the spirit of Halloween, Underground Société has finally included the “flying noodles” on their menu, and they are the one and only eatery serving this dish in Klang Valley!
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Currently, they are only serving 3 different versions of this dish: the Flying Zaru Soba, Flying Chic Kut Teh and Flying Udon with Signature Underground Sauce. Each dish ranges between RM19-RM20 and they sure make for an interesting dining experience.
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The one question that everyone has in mind is “what exactly is holding the noodles up?!” The café posted that exact question up on Facebook, urging their fans to come up with an answer and the closest one would win a bowl to try for themselves. Some of the replies include how sticks and rods are supposedly holding the noodles up. That’s exactly what we at Discover KL think as well. So, what’s your guess, and would you give this “magical” noodles a try?
Underground Société
Hours: 11am – 12.30am, daily
Address: Underground Société, 68, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya
Tel: 03-7496 7327
Website: Underground Société


This Is M'sia's Very Own Lush Brand—Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs & More!

I was at a friend’s wedding recently and one of the favours was a stunning baby pink soap, shaped like a gem.
“Far too pretty to use”, I thought to myself.
In fact, the only emoji to rightfully share it to social media with, is the classic heart eyes emoji.

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That led me to look up Buih & Co on Instagram and it wasn’t long before I realised that they are pretty much a Malaysian Lush. And the best part is that they use natural ingredients and SLS free + chemical-free materials. In addition to that, all of their products are freshly handmade.
There’re sugar bath scrubs in yummy scents like Mojito, Lemon-Aid, Coconutty and Peach Please, all housed in transparent jars that screams minimalism. The packaging is made from the same sustainable material which are used to make coconut water packaging, but with a higher percentage of paper than alternative packaging options.

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Bars of soaps lovingly shaped into popsicles and gem stones are also on the list. As they can be customised, Buih & Co has been receiving requests to create them as wedding favours. We’d imagine them to be great birthday gifts or special tokens of appreciation for bridesmaids too.

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Body lotions in scents like Serai, Mojito and Lavender make for a great pampering session.

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And of course. Who could forget the bath bombs that we feel are on par with Lush’s products, in terms of its looks. Above all, we love how Buih & Co has included Malaysians scents for their range of products.
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Currently, Buih & Co features their products at certain flea markets around town and the best way to learn of their whereabouts is to follow them on Instagram.
Alternatively, Buih & Co products can also be purchased via their website or on Instagram.
Buih & Co
Instagram: Buih & Co
Tel: 017 6640525


UberEATS Has Finally Arrived In KL—Here Are 15 Eateries We Can't Wait To Order From

Chances are, if you’ve clicked in to read this, you’re a lazy bum who’d prefer to have your food delivered to you then to drive/walk out to get it. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
UberEATS has started out in the heart of KL for now but even so, there are already a number of restaurants that we can choose to order from.
The way you place your order, is by browsing for your restaurant of choice through the UberEats app, and add it to cart. Next, check out and key in your address. You’ll be able to track your food as it’s on its way to you. One of the cool features for UberEATS is the schedule function where you can plan your order in advance.
Just like the Uber app, you can also key in a promo code if you have one, to get a discount on your delivery. Scrolling through the UberEATS app, these 15 restaurants have got us excited to try them out, and best part is, we don’t even need to leave the comfort of our own home to get it!

1. Restaurant Yusoof & Zakhir

Craving for some authentic Malaysian cuisine? Why not hit up Restaurant Yusoof and Zakhir for some affordable Fried Noodles, Bihun, Nasi Kandar or Rojak. As this restaurant tends to be crowded, especially during weekday lunch hours, it would make sense then to order it up via UberEATS instead, and enjoy it in the comfort of your own space.
2. Tigerlily Thai Restaurant

You can’t go wrong with Thai food and at Tigerlily Thai Restaurant, you can opt for meals like Fried Rice and Chicken Rice. If you’d prefer dishes, you can also order up Ala Carte Curry, Fish, Vegetable dishes and a side of Rice or Noodles to complement your meal.
3. Oriental Bowl

Something warm to have for lunch or dinner is always good. Why not have some warm soup with a side of Rice or Noodles at Oriental Bowl? Past guests at this restaurant have raved about the Ginseng-based Herbal Soup as well as Fried Rice which is served with Prawns and Chicken.
4. Hayadon

Like its name suggests, Hayadon is a Japanese restaurant, specialising in bowls of rice served with other dishes. These hearty bowls are not all that Hayadon has to offer though. They also have Udon Bowls, Dumplings, Popcorn Chicken and more.
5. Double Happiness Hakka Cuisine

Double Happiness Hakka Cuisine specialises in Hakka cuisine and there are vegetarian options as well, for those who have dietary restrictions. Whether you’re craving Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak or Fried Rice, you can order up some of these dishes at this restaurant.
6. BaLiFeel

If you’ve ever wanted a taste of Indonesia right here in KL, BaLiFeel can be one of the restaurants to head to. Have yourself some classic Ayam Penyet and Daging Belado, or perhaps the classic Empal Daging or Tauhu, Tempe & Telur Penyet sounds more tempting instead?
7. Sushi Box

When Sakae Sushi announced their delivery service in 2016, KL-ites rejoiced, but with UberEATS, you can get Japanese food delivered to your doorstep too. Whether it’s Donburi, Ramen or Udon that you’re after, you can place an order on the app and watch as your food is being delivered to you.
8. Feeka

With a name like Feeka, one might think that this is a Swedish restaurant, but it’s actually a traditional American cuisine restaurant, specialising in comfort food like Pasta, Burgers, Chicken chops and Fish and Chips.
9. Riz Coconut

At Riz Coconut, you can opt for a complete meal with a Nasi Lemak set as your main course, followed by some Nyonya Kuihs and desserts. Riz Coconut’s main selling point is their Nyonya Kuihs so go ahead and order up extra for your friends and family to try out too.
10. Bowery Kitchen and Bar

Bowery Kitchen and Bar is known for being a restaurant which is often crowded, especially during peak periods, because they’ve got everything under the roof here. Whether it’s pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches or tapas, you can get ’em all here.
11. Baba Low’s

Baba Low’s specialises in traditional Malaccan and Nyonya cuisine. While there are plenty of Western food options available on UberEATS, opt for some wholesome Malaysian flavours with this restaurant. What’s there not to love about having some Nyonya Laksa or Mee Siam in the comfort of your own home?
12. Brownies Bar by The Accidental Bakers

There are a total of 16 flavours to choose from at Brownies Bar by The Accidental Bakers. It’s the first customisable brownie bar in town and flavours include Salted Caramel, Nutella, Gula Melaka Cheese and Hawaiian Coconut.
13. The Good Co.

Smoothie bowls are not just beautiful to look at, they’re also really good for you. At The Good Co., you can order up meals that are good for you and besides Acai Bowls, you can also get Salad Pots, Sandwiches and Soups too.
14. Hoppers KL

Hoppers KL’s unique selling point is how they incorporate the classic Appam into their dishes. Whether it’s served with Fried Chicken, Rendang, Braised Aubergine or Cauliflower Fritters, the Appams add a nice touch to the savoury dishes and they also make for an attractive looking dish.
15. Bakeroni Café

Bakeroni is a Western-style eatery and their dishes are strictly pork-free, alcohol-free and there’s no added MSG either. While the menu is predominantly Western, you would find a handful of Malaysian dishes here too.
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5 Alternative Hulu Langat Hotspots That You Can Explore With A Trusty Ol' Vespa

Hulu Langat is, at its very heart, a cradle of nature and culture.
Roughly an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, it is fringed by the urban districts of Cheras and Ampang – yet it is anything but that. It is dotted with rolling hills, rushing rivers, waterfalls and hot springs, all wrapped in the embrace of tropical greenery. Home to a large Malay and Javanese population, Hulu Langat is frequented by cyclists and runners looking for an escape from hectic city life.
Just because it seems peaceful here doesn’t mean your journey would be too. For a fun way to explore the area, you can ride on a Vespa scooter.
Hop on and buckle up your helmet – this is how you can make the most of a day trip to Hulu Langat on a Vespa!

Stop 1: The Professor’s Herb Garden

Have you ever eaten a fruit that makes lime taste sweet? Or watched a plant dance to music? Professor Mat Nor, or simply known as The Professor, welcomes guests to his herb farm to show his private botanical collection.
The retired lecturer knows everything there is to know about plants and is happy to share his knowledge on the many unique species in Malaysia. You’ll be amazed by the weird and wondrous plants out there!
Stop 2: Riverside Batik Painting

Ride along the river and you will find a little shop where you can tap into your artistic side through batik painting. Halijah, the owner, will do a short demonstration to get you started and give tips on how to master the technique. You get to bring home your batik masterpiece afterwards.
Stop 3: Traditional Malay Homestay

Nadia and her family runs a local homestay in Hulu Langat. Within the community stands 20 traditional Malay houses, each belonging to her family for generations.
It isn’t every day that you get to learn about and appreciate the distinctive architecture of Malay houses, play traditional games or try on full cultural attires. If you are eager to get a glimpse of life in the kampung, this is it!
Stop 4: Pit Stop for Nasi Ambeng

There’s nothing like a hearty lunch after an eventful morning. One of Hulu Langat’s pride on a plate is Nasi Ambeng, a popular Javanese-Malay cuisine. Typically served during festive celebrations and shared on a tray between many people, the rice dish is served with fried noodles, chicken, salted fish, fried coconut floss and vegetables.
Stop 5: Gabai Waterfall

After a satisfying meal, take a ride to Gabai Waterfall, a popular natural attraction flocked by locals and visitors alike. There are plenty of picnic spots and camp sites, as well as a nearby Orang Asli settlement.
To reach the waterfall, you have to climb a steep flight of stairs. It can be a challenge but at least you are rewarded with beautiful views along the way. There’s also a large natural water slide at the top!

Of course, don’t forget to enjoy the ride! Unlike the neighbouring capital city, Hulu Langat is filled with fresh air and scenic landscapes you’d want to enjoy out in the open.
To taste a slice of kampung life, join a Vespa tour around Hulu Langat, guided by Asia Itinerary. Visit LokaLocal to discover unique local experiences or become a local expert.
This article is written by Rachael Lum from Lokalocal, a startup that allows travelers to enjoy uniquely local experiences. Rachael is a writer, blogger, TV addict and bookworm suffering from insatiable wanderlust. She believes there is a story everywhere, if you look hard enough. The article is republished on Discover KL with permission.


小酌怡情，来这家隐藏式 【AD Bar 】喝杯鸡尾酒 与夜共欢吧！

位于Bangsar一带新开了一家隐藏式的酒吧 – AD Bar, 亦叫做Anno Domini Bar，是一家以中世纪时期风格打造而成的。坚硬的石墙，水泥地板和悬挂在金属链上的巨型梁给人一种持续了几个世纪的坚固的印象，营造了一种即神秘又复古的感觉。

这家酒吧提供了各种具有特色的鸡尾酒及饮料。价钱不会很贵，但是都很好喝。
温暖的灯光也把酒吧环境显得很悠闲，播放的音乐也不会过于吵杂，非常适合上班族在下班后来这里斟酌几杯谈谈天。

来到这里，你可以尝试他们的特色鸡尾酒，是以骷髅造型的杯子来盛装鸡尾酒，喝起来别有一番味也超酷的。
这杯叫做Yeti Cup （RM45) 的鸡尾酒是以  Guinness, 朗姆酒, Mars 巧克力 和牛奶配制而成。喝起来味道还蛮浓郁的。

如果你喜欢bourbon，那就尝试这杯“The Barbarian” 吧！一杯RM38，是美国的主流酒饮，不过这杯bourbon是搭配了苹果汁，蜜糖，和牛肉干，喝起来有点甜又强烈的味道，口感非常奇妙。

还有他们的Dragon’s Breath，是由朗姆酒和混合过的苏格兰威士忌配制而成。

这杯叫做’Fairy’s Tears’的鸡尾酒可是会变色的哦，喝起来的味道就像它的名字一样，喝过你就知道了。

看看专业的调酒师配制这些特色鸡尾酒的过程，实在令人感到赏心悦目。
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下班后，来AD BAR 小酌一杯放松下吧！这家中世纪的酒吧一定可以为你的夜晚带来意想不到的惊喜。

地址：Jalan Telawi 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
电话：03-2201 7979
营业时间：周一-周四 5pm-1am   周五&周六 5pm-3am 周六 4pm-12am 周二休息


超梦幻『独角兽的眼泪』来袭大马！这饮料太酷了！

Unicorn Tears 『独角兽的眼泪』看起来就像是哈利波特电影里才会出现的饮料。这如行空般闪闪发亮的超酷饮品来自新加坡，想要一尝这特别的饮料，来到Subang Jaya 的 46 By Project Gilbraltar 就可以找到喽！

这款『独角兽的眼泪』有好几种口味，而在 46 By Project Gilbraltar 可以找到的口味有黄色的 Leia’s Tears、蓝色的 Anakin’s Lightsaber 和红色的Unicorn Tears，其中最受欢迎的是Anakin’s Lightsaber。

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『独角兽的眼泪』每瓶要价RM13。除了这梦幻的饮料，你还可以在这里找到冰滴咖啡哦！

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而且这里还有超可爱的盆栽甜点呢！
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小编特别推荐他们的招牌布朗尼（RM13）！热热的布朗尼配上一球香草冰淇淋和黑咖啡酱，真是太美味啦！此外，他们的Dessert Pizzas（RM12）也非常值得一试哦！
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46 By Project Gibraltar 还有一些非常受欢迎的季节性蛋糕（RM13/块），例如 Cendol蛋糕, 马六甲黑糖香蕉蛋糕和花生奶油蛋糕等。
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此外，他们还有提供其他餐点。这个周末就来这里试试看这梦幻的『独角兽的眼泪』吧！
46 By Project Gibraltar
营业时间: 星期二至日 11am-11pm（星期一休息）
地址:  46, Jalan USJ 9/5p, Subang Business Centre, 47620 Subang Jaya
网址: 46 By Project Gilbraltar
电话: 03-8011 9887
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Barcelona-Inspired Tapas Joint In KL Serves M’sian Food With A Gourmet Twist

Tiki Taka is a unique restaurant that offers you a huge variety of dishes from the classic meals to a gastronomic adventure. Chef Carrie Lina is the mastermind of this Barcelona-inspired tapas joint and she is known to make your taste buds explode with flavour.
Not only do you get a gastronomical haven, you will also be able to experience a fine dining adventure that would definitely make you and your company happy.
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The interior of restaurant has a modern and fine dining feel which is definitely a great place for you to have a romantic dinner. Besides that, there is a bar for anyone who wants to have some fancy cocktails to compliment their meals.
Tiki Taka is also known for their gastronomical work of art on the platter.  Not only are you going to take a lot of pictures of it, you might even enjoy savouring every last bite and lick the plate clean.
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Image Credit: Tiki Taka
For appetizers, Mantou Buttermilk Fried Chicken should be a great way to start your meal and it is packed with quite a flavour for a small bun. If you like sharing, Quinoa Garden consists of perfectly cooked butter quinoa with seasonal vegetables and tasty passion fruit sauce. For vegetarians, you should consider this as part of your starter.
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If you want something to spice up your tastebuds, their Singapore Chilli Prawns is served with deep fried mantou buns, ready to be dipped and consumed.
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When it comes to salted egg yolk, we tend to have it drizzled on seafood or chicken but Tiki Taka’s approach is different. Their Salted Egg Crab Bun uses charcoal brioche, salted egg crab meat, curry leaves, bird’s eye chili and salted egg yolk cream sauce for whoever who just wants more of this tasty dish.
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The English Weekend Fry Up is definitely a platter enough for two people. It has streaky bacons, juicy sausages, ham, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, eggs and french bread. If you are really hungry, you should order this classic English dish.
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For a gastronomical experience, their Molecular Paella is a deconstructed version of saffron rice with roasted red pepper sauce, salmon caviar, bacon gel seashell, fried mini crabs, paprika prawn ball, parsley pearls, candied citrus peel and lemon curd. There’s a lot of ingredients on one plate and it’s truly phenomenal and unique, so get ready for your taste buds to be bombarded.
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Saffron & Squid Ink Pasta is made out of squid ink spaghetti drizzled with beautiful creamy saffron sauce, tender citrus prawns, a few mandarin slices and some Szechuan chilli oil. This is one dish that can bring you closer to cloud 9.
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Char Siew Pizza and King Pork Pizza should be your must-eat list. Especially how cheese and pork go so well together.
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Nutella & Bacon French Toast is one meal we must have right after the main course. If you like sweet and savoury together, this dish is definitely for you. It consists of cinnamon French toast, streaky bacon, nutella, caramelised banana, berries, toasted walnuts, truffle honey, vanilla sauce and buttered popcorn.
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For just pure sweetness, Ice Ice Baby is a mixture of mango sorbet and coconut ice-cream with toasted coconut flakes, pandan palm sugar syrup, buttered popcorn, crushed peanuts and a variety of fruits. Maybe this could be a dessert top spot for sweet tooths too!
There are plenty of delicious and unique dishes Tiki Taka can serve and it might leave you wondering what to order off the menu. If you have not been to Tiki Taka, hopefully the pictures alone are convincing enough for you to go and try it out for yourself.

Tiki Taka
Hours: Monday-Friday: 4pm-1am, Saturday-Sunday: 11am-1am
Address: 138, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Tiki Taka
Tel: 016-328 7438
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Namelaka Review: Nope, These Aren't Fruits—They're Actually Gourmet French Desserts!

“You want some more?” Low Chin Kuan, the co-founder of Namelaka Patisserie asked, amused, when he noticed how my colleague John was scraping up the very last bits of dessert from his plate.
It’s not uncommon for Chin Kuan to watch his guests enjoying his desserts thoroughly so much so that they even want to immortalise them forever on IG.
Sometimes, they take up to 30 minutes just to snap the perfect picture.
Such is the appeal of Namelaka, which currently serves up realistic-looking fruit desserts which are prepared fresh daily.

Chin Kuan learnt his technical skills from French chef Cédric Grolet during a 5-day masterclass in Bangkok.
After completing the masterclass, Chin Kuan who owns his own IT company, spent time perfecting his skills.
He knew that he did not want to pursue traditional cakes because he personally does not enjoy them and it’s a saturated market.
“Desserts do not have to be square, round or rectangular. It doesn’t have to be a fixed shape,” Chin Kuan shared and that’s why the desserts you find at Namelaka are anything but cookie-cutter cakes.
Apple

The green apple has a perfect glossy finish that reflects the light. Slicing open, a river of apple chunks and cream comes flowing through.
It has a slight tartness upon first bite but as you progress, you’ll find the natural sweetness from the apple bits coming through.
Chin Kuan noted how he did not want his desserts to be sickly sweet. “If we just add a lot of sugar into the desserts, the sugar will overtake the flavours,” he said.

“We want you to taste the original taste. If we serve you a lemon dessert, we want you to be able to taste the lemon, not something that’s sweet,” he continued.
Try this if you enjoy slight tartness in your dessert experience. The crunch factor from the apple is a plus.
Passionfruit

The passionfruit served at Namelaka mimics an actual passionfruit which is already ripe, hence its wrinkled skin.
Now this one’s definitely full-on tartness. If you’re one for tangy desserts, this will hit the spot.

It has actual passionfruit seeds within the dessert and biting into them, we enjoyed pleasant bursts of tanginess.
Fun fact: During the first few weeks of Namelaka’s business, Chin Kuan made an observation of how most of his female customers went for the tangy desserts at Namelaka Patisserie like the lemon and passionfruit while men preferred the sweeter treats like the apple, pear and mandarin orange.
Pear

The pear is a 3-step process in the making. It’s first dipped into green chocolate, then it’s spray gunned with a line of yellow, and finally, a line of purple-red. This is done in order to mimic a semi-ripe pear which has a purplish shade.
It’s a meticulous process that Chin Kuan and his team takes pride in.
“We could purchase a mould to create these fruit desserts but no, we insist that everything should be hand-crafted,” he said.

To him, the dessert experience is sacred and to be fair, it’s not something that most Malaysians would enjoy every single day.
“We want you to notice the little details and we put in a lot of effort for that.”
The resulting pear is a creamy, effortless texture commonly associated with a ripe pear.
Go for this if you’ve got a sweet tooth. This is personally, what we found to be sweetest dessert at Namelaka.
Mandarin Orange

While we were at Namelaka Patisserie, we managed to try one of their CNY additions: the Mandarin Orange.
Chin Kuan shared that during the R&D process for this dessert, he purchased all of the Mandarin Oranges from the market.

Such was his dedication.
He finally settled for a sweet, citrus-sy mandarin orange which has a slight peppery aftertaste.

As all of the fruit desserts at Namaleka are infused with herbs or spices, a pinch of Szechuan pepper is added into the Mandarin Orange, giving this a nice peppery kick that you’ll taste with certain types of Mandarin Oranges.
It’s a shame that this was only available during CNY as it would be a nice addition to the menu.
Lemon

If there’s one dessert to try at Namelaka, might we suggest the lemon.
This seemingly simple dessert takes the team an average of 2 days to create.
South African lemons are used and they are hand squeezed one by one.
On the first day, the lemon is poached for 8 hours to remove its bitterness and to render it soft. Lemon segments are removed and the juice is used to make agar agar. The agar agar is then blended to create a gel.

As for the skin, it took Chin Kuan more than a month to master the technique.
“Chocolate is placed in a spray gun to create this texture, it’s quite a new concept in Malaysia,” he said.
The resulting dessert is an extremely tart one that I personally enjoyed, but it’s definitely not for everyone. It tastes just as an actual lemon should.
What’s Next For Namelaka?

An upcoming series we can look forward to with Namelaka Patisserie is their nut series.
And after that, a local fruits series with the likes of cempedak, banana and perhaps even mangosteen (because Chin Kuan has yet to try any good mangosteen desserts).
But one thing’s for sure: namelaka will be at the core of it all.
“People always ask if I’m from Malacca,” Chin Kuan laughed. But the patisserie is actually named after the namelaka technique which is a method used to create the cream in the dessert. Invented by a chocolate company, it comprises of white chocolate, cream and fish gelatin.

As of now, Namelaka Patisserie uses an average of 350 fruits per week which to him, is still a slim figure as ideally, their main goal would be to serve 8-10 desserts daily and have a change of menu every day.
As Chin Kuan puts it, cafes should be constantly evolving. “A dessert bar shouldn’t serve you the same piece of cake for a year.”
And by the sound of it, Namelaka is set for just that.
Namelaka
Hours: Sundays-Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11.30am-8pm, Fridays-Saturdays: 11.30am-10pm, (Closed on Wednesdays).
Address: No 34-1, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Namelaka
Tel: 03-2201 3241


Catch The Top Southeast Asian Rappers At This One Concert In KL This Weekend!

Editor’s Note: The article has been updated as of August 9, 9.30AM.
The concert everyone is looking forward to is finally here! Would you believe that 5,000 tickets has already been redeemed for this event (yup, it’s free of charge!)?
Image Credit: Joe Flizzow
What concert am I going on about? 16 Baris.
16 Baris is a show that was created by Malaysian rap icon, Joe Flizzow, representing Kartel Records. When Joe first opened up his barber shop, he came up with the idea of producing a rap cypher show (a rap cypher show, for the uninitiated, is a rap battle-like performance where rappers perform a friendly battle).
The well-known rapper then put his 16 Baris dreams on hold as he focused on his barber shop but had the idea brewing at the back of his mind nonetheless.

Rocketfuel Entertainment then contacted him and proposed an idea which later led to 16 Baris being conceived.
Image Credit: 16 Baris
16 Baris is a collaboration between Rocketfuel Entertainment and Kartel Records and has only one objective: to showcase the upcoming and established rappers primarily from all over Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Image Credit: 16 Baris
Be ready to catch Joe Flizzow, SonaOne, Aman Ra, Zamaera, Yung Raja, Fariz Jabba, Sabara, King Lhota and many more at the upcoming 16 Baris concert!
Image Credit: 16 Baris
16 Baris held their first live performance at The Bee, Publika on the 14th of April 2018. It turned out to be a successful night as it was a full-house event to the point that some of the fans weren’t even able to enter the venue because of the limited space! Noting this, 16 Baris has chosen to organise their concert at a more spacious venue for their 2nd concert.
This time around, it is held at a bigger venue – Kompleks Tenis Tun Razak, Jalan Duta. So for those of you with tickets for the event, don’t forget to enjoy the beats, culture and ambiance as I am pretty sure it is going to be bigger and better than the previous one. Show some love to our local talents, and also to our neighbouring artistes.
16 Baris
Date: 11 August 2018
Time: Doors open at 5pm
Venue: Kompleks Tenis Tun Razak, Jalan Duta
Website: 16 Baris
Feature Image Credit: 16 Baris


Vasco's KL Review: This Seafood Buffet Features 4 Crabs Cooked In 13 Different Ways!

This April, allow your taste buds to be blown away by Vasco’s, Hilton KL’s gourmet chefs. From April 1st-30th, Vasco’s will be hosting a crustacean culinary journey for seafood lovers. Best part is, all crabs are locally sourced!
Priced at RM178, you’ll be able to feast on as many crabs as humanly possible, alongside their regular buffet lineup.

Vasco’s Hilton understands Malaysians’ love of crabs (which explains the innumerable crab specialty diners mushrooming in KL). However, with this event, they aim to provide a top notch dining experience without the need to bust the bank.

Fished from the Straits of Johor and Kuala Selangor to the seas of Sabah and Sarawak, are the blue swimmer crabs, flower crabs and baby crabs. Soft shell crabs are air flown from Thailand thus making it an awesome foursome of crab species to be enjoyed! These crabs are then transported alive and kicking to the butchers to be prepared at the Hilton kitchen.
Now before ya’ll animal rights activists storm down the place with pitchforks, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is ensuring that its seafood supply is responsibly bought, sourced, used and served to preserve the environment. This ensures that mother nature has an abundance of sea floor scavengers while we get to enjoy their delicious flesh as nourishment. This is part of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose commitment.
An amazing repertoire of crab dishes are served to appease even the pickiest of taste buds. Featuring a mix of robust flavours from different cuisines such as Indian, Malay, Chinese, Japanese and Thai, the Vasco’s crab journey begins with refreshing cold starters followed by hot soups, delicious stews and so on.
Vasco’s Executive Sous Chef, Faizal Ghani even mentioned that the chefs themselves have been down to Kuala Selangor to source for these crabs. Meeting the fishermen, knowing their sources and trying to catch these crabs on their own as well serves as testament to their commitment and passion.
As a result, they have created a very delectable menu of more than 10 crab dishes from different cuisines to be enjoyed by KL-ites.
Vasco’s Crab Chowdown spread
Cold Starters
Like every 5-star gastronomical experience, we were served with starters to kick start our appetite. Our crab journey began with their Flower Crabs on ice, Crab Salmon Rolls and a Malay-style crab salad, the Kerabu Ketam with Avocado.
Flower Crab on ice
Perfectly tart yet refreshing with a pinch of spice, this cold dish was marinated with asam pedas and sambal belada. The moment we tasted this dish, we knew we were in for a real treat. Heavenly songs swelled up in the background and dramatic expressions of euphoria ensued.
Crab Salmon Rolls & Kerabu Ketam
Proving our point, their Crab Salmon Rolls were really delicious too. Wrapped in a soft blanket of seaweed and Japanese rice is a crunchy interior of deep fried crab and vegetables. However, the dish that really caught our attention was the Kerabu Ketam with Avocado. Made with crab meat combined with aromatic Kerabu spices, it was a real palate pleaser and perfect entree to their more robust-flavored mains.
Chinese Section
According to Chef Faizal, Blue Flipper Crabs are best matched with Chinese cooking styles as its thinner shell makes it suitable for wok frying.
Black Pepper Crab
There are a few types of Chinese-style crab cuisines, namely the Stir Fried Chili Crab, Kam Heong Crab, Black Pepper Crab, and Hong Kong Style Crab cooked in dried shrimp and egg with oyster sauce. The flavours of the Black Pepper Crabs were just nice. Not too spicy, not too salty, simply enough to compliment the flavours of the crab itself.
But our favorite was the Stir Fried Chili Crab as it was sweet with a hint of spiciness.
Stir Fried Chili Crab with Mantou
Plus, their mantou buns were perfection – soft and fluffy yet firm on the inside, golden brown exterior that held its form when dipped into the sauces. The combination of their slightly milky taste combined with the sweet and spicy chili crab gravy sealed the deal for us. Personally, I could just eat the mantous with the gravy for an entire meal because it’s that good!
Braised Crabmeat Soup with Crispy Baby Crabs
Bringing down the heat is their flavourful Braised Crab Meat Soup with Egg White and Crispy Baby Crabs. The baby crabs were really well-seasoned with curry leaves and spices which made it a really great pairing with the soup, ala Asian version of bread and soup. The baby crabs are also served with Vasco’s special sauce on the side and is a transition into the Malay Cuisine Section.
Malay Section
In comparison to Chinese cooking, the Malay style cooking mostly involves braising. Hence, the thicker shelled Flower Crab is cracked prior to braising to allow the flavours of the stew to be incorporated with the crab meats’ natural sweetness.
Malay Crab Curry
Here lies the authentic Malay-style crab curry that’s akin to the curries your grandma would make at home. Creamy, homey with a kick of spice, it amplified the sweetness of the crab meat.
Crab and Pineapple cooked with coconut gravy
Center piece-worthy is a Flower Crab perched in a holed out pineapple, surrounded by a moat of savoury creamy and tangy coconut-pineapple gravy. It was light in creaminess but still flavour-packed which made it enjoyable and not at all jelak.
Besides that, they also have white and red tom yam soup made ready to order with either Blue Swimmer Crabs or Flower Crabs. The crabs are boiled long enough for the soup to have a heavy crab essence and for the crab to have delightful hints of tom yam encased in their shells. Plus, the shells are much softer and way easier to crack too!
Indian Section
Burrowing through from our spiced up neighbours are the Goan Crab Curry, Crab Chanttinadu and Tandoori Crab. All marinated and cooked with Indian spices and methods, these crabs were a welcome guest to our palates.
Goan Crab Curry
Tandoori Crab
Tastefully heavy on the spices with hints of smokiness for both crabs, we found them very delightful to dig in to. Every piece of crab is coated with gravy and spices so you’ll have a finger licking good time throughout your meal. The Goan Crab Curry is also referred to as Xec Xec Goan Crabs, and it’s made with roasted and coarsely grind herbs and spices.
Final Thoughts
Tempura Bar
Overall, it is very much worth the RM178 price tag because that is the normal price of a regular Hilton buffet at Vasco’s. Only now, you get an extra of unlimited crabs freshly brought from sea to table for your indulgence.
To feast like a giant and drink like a fish, add on an additional RM100 for Vasco’s beverage package of bottomless alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Seafood on Ice Bar

When: April 1st-30th, Mondays-Sundays: 6pm-10.30pm
Price: RM178 nett per person (add on RM100 for Vasco’s beverage package which is inclusive of Tiger beer, selected house wines and soft drinks).
Address: 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website: Vasco’s at Hilton KL
Tel: 03-2264 2596


超邪恶的【韩国】Nanda Chicken来袭KL 啦！好吃到爆 怎么吃都不腻～

每次看韩剧时，都会发现到韩国人特别喜欢吃炸鸡。尤其是冬天时，一口鸡肉，一口啤酒的，感觉超温暖超好吃！让人都好想试试看啤酒搭配炸鸡到底是什么滋味？
没关系！今天小编介绍大家一家新开张的NANDA CHICKEN。 是由一对韩国夫妇经营，主打韩国炸鸡的餐馆！超正宗的韩国炸鸡，现在在Mont Kiara就可以吃到啦～

Nanda Chicken的招牌是Boneless Crispi Hot Snow Cheese Chicken，看看照片就知道了。超多块的无骨鸡肉，搭配像雪一样满满的芝士。让人不禁想说『超邪恶的啦！！』。

当热腾腾的铁盘盛上鸡块和芝士时，拿起香脆的炸鸡沾上已经融化的芝士一起放入嘴里，真的是满口的幸福感！而且还有超多的玉米粒，搭配完全不油膩的香酥外皮炸鸡，吃起来很爽口又有玉米的香甜。
不过，大家最好是趁热吃哦。不然冷了之后，就比较难沾起芝士。

韩国芝士炸鸡的份量蛮大的，超值得。大家可以叫一份几个朋友一起分享。除了芝士炸鸡，当然还有类似酱油炸鸡等等多种选择。如果你吃过Kyochon，那可以再试试Nanda Chicken，两家都各有不同的风味。

此外，他们也有韩国炒年糕Topokki ！软绵绵又不失弹性的炒年糕搭配韩国辣椒酱，吃起来特别过瘾。如果你是芝士控，可以选择加上芝士哦～

店里也有提供韩国啤酒和果汁，让顾客可以像韩剧的欧巴欧尼一样一边喝啤酒一边吃炸鸡啦！

最后，附上价钱表让大家参考。

太棒了～现在不用飞韩国也可以吃到正宗的韩国芝士炸鸡～大家快点约朋友去Nanda Chicken叫鸡吧！
地址：11, Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
电话：03- 6211 3517 / 010-580 7925
营业时间：3:30pm- 2am 每天 (周日 3:30pm – 12am)


14 attractions you have to check out at i-City theme park if you’re only there for 1 day

Last month, we pretty spontaneously decided to head to the i-City theme park in Shah Alam, which spans an impressive 72 acres.
This was the first time any of us in the office would be visiting it; many of us had never even heard of its existence before the trip was proposed.
We were more familiar with Sunway Lagoon, Genting SkyWorlds, or Lost World Of Tambun. Looking up i-City’s theme park online though, reviews and pictures seemed promising, and its overall concept as a technologically-advanced theme park was another draw.
In a little over a week, we had made plans—we downloaded the i-City SuperApp (a must-have to navigate i-City more easily), booked theme park and hotel packages, and began thinking of what content we could create from the trip.

Specifically, we booked the:
All Day Happyness Pass (2-To-Go), which would give us single-entry access to the majority of the theme park’s rides, barring the Red Carpet 2; andWinter Tiger 2D1N, which provides a one night’s stay at the Best Western Hotel, i-City, and 2x entry tickets to SnoWalk for adults.
Based on our experience, one day is enough to get through i-City’s best attractions, so here’s a list of attractions worth fitting into your itinerary, arranged by the least extreme to the most extreme one.
1. Red Carpet 2
This is where your favourite celebrities and fictional characters reside, made out of wax. Red Carpet 2 is a major attraction at i-City, but note that it’s not part of any package. Each ticket is priced at RM100 for adults, and RM50 for a child or senior.
Once inside, walk around curated rooms hosting meticulously-made wax figures of Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Harry Potter, James Bond, Mr. Bean, your favourite Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters, and more.

Unfortunately, this was one attraction that we had to forego due to a blip in our planning, but had that not happened, this would’ve been a must-visit.
The only reason why we can say with confidence that Red Carpet 2 is still a must-visit despite us not having the chance to go, is because we were able to observe i-City’s wax figures’ quality when we tried Bowl America (more on that later).

Madame Tussauds who?
2. Trick Art Museum
Explore spooky Egyptian tombs, cross treacherous bridges, have tea with a fair maiden, or visit Rome on a horse carriage?

Whatever your preference is, the Trick Art Museum is the place that can make it happen, albeit only if you can capture the scene with the right angle.

Optical illusions galore await you here, it was fun to get creative with our poses and try to recreate scenes as realistically as possible.
(Our main gripe here was that the overhead lighting of the place made getting the perfect shot tricky, but that’s thankfully fixable with the power of photo editing.)
3. 2-tier Carousel
Take a regular carousel and add another layer on top of it, and that’s what you’d get with i-City’s 2-tier Carousel.

It’s best experienced towards night time, when the City of Digital Lights comes to life. In all honesty, it’s your standard carousel experience, but it could be more exciting if you get to ride on the second tier.

Unfortunately, the staff didn’t allow us to head to the second tier, likely because the first one wasn’t filled up yet.
4. Circuit de Monaco

Think of Circuit de Monaco as Go-Kart’s more chill cousin. It’s not a place for racing nor is it a bumper car ride, as the track fits the width of just one car at a time, and the vehicles move at a fixed speed.

After a long day of walking through i-City theme park, it’s a nice way to catch a break and give your legs a rest. This one’s definitely catered more towards kids, but adults are welcome to take these small, flashy vehicles for a ride too.
5. Bowl America
If you think large, heavy bowling balls are intimidating, Bowl America could be the alternative you’re looking for.

Equipped with smaller, shorter bowling lanes and more compact bowling balls, it’s like a mini bowling alley, but is equal in fun to the real thing.

Since this was an attraction where all of us were able to play (read: compete) at the same time across different lanes, this was one of the most memorable attractions at i-City for us.
6. SnoWalk
This attraction came as a surprise to me (and perhaps some of my colleagues). I’d expected it to just be mildly cold, with fake snow to boot.However, as we later learnt, piling on the layers and wearing snow boots weren’t just for show— SnoWalk was very cold and real ice was used.

It was a huge relief from the humidity outside, and snow was constantly falling from vents high above, creating a winter wonderland feel.
For added interactivity, keep an eye out for the snowball makers (who knew making a snowball was actually so hard?) and try out the slides that let you plough into snow.

You’re welcome to bring your own winter jacket here (and some gloves, if you’re sensitive to the cold) and definitely wear your own socks if you can.
Snow Village is an extension of this attraction, but on the day we were there, it was under maintenance and thus closed. If you visit any other time though, do check that out too, especially if you’ve bought the All Day Happyness Pass like us.
7. House of Horror

Don’t let the loud “WoOoOoOo” that greets you as you make your way up the stairs to the entrance spook you too much.
The House of Horror is quite family-friendly, but with enough of an edge to send shivers down the spines of kids and, ahem, scaredy-cats.

There are no real human actors in makeup and dress, just automated puppets, so overall, the experience is a little goofy and on the funnier side, especially if you’re visiting with a group of clowns—I mean, colleagues.
8. Space Walk
This was another attraction that surprised us. Contrary to its name, there’s nothing to do with space at all.
Rather, it’s a pod ride for two pax that brings you around the City of Digital Lights on some elevated tracks, powered only by the strength of your own legs.

The fun in this came from how customisable your experience is: want some classic hype-y music? Gotcha.
Want to pedal real fast, or come to a complete standstill? Can do.
Want to move completely backwards, confusing every observer below you? Mission possible.
With my sidekick Claudia, we blasted headache-inducing but oh-so-fun jams, I put in most of the legwork and sped us through the tracks, we began pedalling our pod backwards to flex on our colleagues in the pods behind us. At one point, we were even crazily spinning our pod around and around as I kept pedalling.
We were… a sight to behold.

Our refusal to ride this as intended (but still within what was permissible) probably made it a more memorable experience than it would’ve been otherwise.
9. Twisting Boat
If Sunway Lagoon’s Pirate’s Revenge had a baby, it would be Twisting Boat. So, for those who easily get motion sickness, this would probably be a ride you’d want to sit out on.
It wasn’t extreme enough to get our adrenaline pumping per se, but it was a nice warm-up to a ride we would later brave, the Disco Ride.
10. Super Swing
Also on the milder side of more extreme rides, the Super Swing is enjoyable for the breezy wind that’ll blow through your hair while you swing freely.

Though I love extreme rides, I did feel some slight motion sickness as the ride spun me right ’round, baby, right ’round.
On the other hand, my colleagues with stronger stomachs were having a ball on the ride, even having a firm enough grip on their phones to film me yelling, “Help!”, “I’m sick!”, and other dramatic phrases as I spun.
11. Bumper Cars
This was a pretty popular attraction upon nightfall, it was a packed house with lots of chaos and a rather long line that we didn’t feel like braving after our long day.

Nonetheless, we watched for a while as cars bumped, shoved, and chased one another on the magnetised floor. Safe to say, this would be good fun, potential bruises aside.
12. 5D Cinema
If you go into the 5D Cinema with lower expectations, you’ll come out pleased enough. Especially because there aren’t many extreme rides at i-City such as a full-on rollercoaster with steep dips and loops, this was the next best thing.
It offered stomach drops, screams of terror (or joy?), and adrenaline at a very low-risk cost. Be prepared to have your legs tickled and your torso sprayed with water though, since this is supposed to be an immersive experience, after all.
13. Disco Ride
This. This was my favourite ride in the entire park because it was probably the most extreme ride you could experience there (barring the Tornado at WaterWorld in my final point).
Despite the name Disco Ride, there’s no disco element to it at all. Instead, it’s themed after bikers (not sure why), and it was basically a huge disk that spun around and around while travelling on a curved, horizontal axis.

With all these elements combined, it felt like we would literally fly right off the tracks, spinning away into the distance when the ride reached either high end of the track.
Needless to say, it had us screaming our heads off, and this is one attraction you’ll need both hands to hold on tight for.
14. Tornado @ WaterWorld
Finally, we’ve come to the end of this list, and though the Disco Ride was the most extreme ride in the dry part of the theme park, the overall winning attraction at i-City for us had to be the Tornado in WaterWorld.
Featuring a vortex that’s seven storeys tall, all you’ll need for this ride is three other friends, and the guts to freefall down the vortex on just an inflatable raft.

The theme park attendants do take safety precautions, such as ensuring only a party of four can ride it, and weighing every person to ensure that they can safely distribute weight across the float.
There are no seatbelts or safety harnesses, just lifejackets, streams of water, and screaming good fun.
If this is a little too extreme for your tastes, then the Rainbow Racers Slide, also in WaterWorld, is a tamer water park ride to try.

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Though we got the All Day Happyness Pass, we realised that it wasn’t really necessary for us, because we ended up not going on quite a few rides since they were kid-oriented.
In our opinion, if you want the hassle-free route, then the all-day pass is convenient, but if you don’t mind being more picky about your rides, then it’s better to just utilise the app’s i-Points and purchase tickets only for what you want.
i-City Theme Park, Shah Alam
Address: Persiaran Multimedia, i-City 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Contact: 03-5521 8800
Website: https://www.i-city.my/themepark/


This Cheese-Loaded Restaurant In Subang Is What Every Foodies’ Dream Is Made Of

I’ve been going to Da Men Mall in USJ quite a bit recently. They’ve got plenty of food offerings here worth trying. The Big Cheese is one of them. Under the Sarnies group from Singapore, The Big Cheese is the sister outlet to Weiner.

While Weiner sells some of the best gourmet hotdogs I’ve ever tried, The Big Cheese serves up the most sinfully good grilled cheese toasties.

Indeed, love fades but cheese is forever. And my love for cheese will never die. #cheeseforlyf

Sarnies is known for their amazing coffees. I’ve never hesitated to have coffee when I’m at Sarnies. So I had to get a coffee while I was at The Big Cheese even though it was already evening time and I’m highly sensitive to caffeine. An interesting drink they have here at The Big Cheese is the pandan latte (RM12). The pandan flavour is subtle but goes so well with the espresso.

The two top selling toasties are the bacon & cheese (RM15) as well as the cheesy con carne (RM15). So obviously, I ordered both. You can choose to have your toasties in a set meal (add RM6), which comes with two sides or a side and a float. We chose to have it with two sides. Tim went with a bacon & cheese toasties with mac & cheese and buffalo wings. #sincity. I chose nachos and fries to go with my cheesy con carne (not any better, I know). But dear god, the combination… #noragrets.

Just look at the beautiful cheese decorating the nachos, looking all gorgeous in all of its golden glory next to my con carne toastie. And that mac & cheese… A must-try. Weiner, located upstairs of The Big Cheese, also serves a hot dog with the same mac & cheese, which is to die for.

I think the perfect combination is to go for a bacon & cheese toastie with nachos and mac & cheese. That’s maximum comfort food right there.

Don’t expect anything too fancy here at The Big Cheese. Expect diner styled food presentation but really awesome tasting toasties. I propose a toast to Sarnies for their well-thought out establishments here in Malaysia and I look forward to visiting more of their outlets here.

The Big Cheese
Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Address: LG39, Da Men Mall USJ
This article was first published on Foodie vs the World. It is republished on Discover KL with permission.
Feature Image Credit: Eat Drink KL & Foodie vs the World


We tried out GIGI Coffee Home Barista’s exclusive Signature Home menu, here’s what we think

If you’ve been around the Klang Valley, or to a few of Malaysia’s major areas like Taiping or Cheras, you’ll notice that the number of GIGI Coffee outlets is slowly rising.
On top of that, they’ve recently opened up their flagship outlet, known as the GIGI Coffee Home Barista that’s located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.

What’s unique about this flagship store, in particular, is that they have a few things that can only be found here.
These include their cupping room where they judge the taste of coffee, a roastery, and their pour-over stations for those who prefer their coffee brewed that way.
What really stood out to us is that they have their Home Signature menu, which are exclusive coffee (and non-coffee) drinks that are only available in GIGI Coffee Home Barista.

Having said that, we decided to give most of the items on their menu a try and give our honest opinion about them.
Onto the drinks!
Before ordering any caffeinated drinks, we had to choose between two choices of coffee beans which are either Brazilian coffee beans or their house blend.
The Brazilian coffee beans have a slightly tangy aroma, while their House Blend, consists of a mix of Brazilian, Guatemalan, and Indonesian coffee beans, which has a slightly nutty smell.
Once we decided which coffee beans to use as our base, we then proceeded to order any of the drinks that stood out to us based on what we saw in the Home Signature menu.

We tried the Irish Peach Latte and Floral Lychee Americano from the mocktail section, and the Honey Blue Latte, Tiramisu Latte, Berry Cream Mocha, and Chocolate Fudge Latte with Toasted Marshmallow.
Last but not least, we also ordered the Signature Buttercream Latte, which we’ve been told is the only drink in the Home Signature menu that can be found at other GIGI Coffee Outlets.
After our little taste-testing section, here are our findings for the drinks we’ve tried for ourselves.
(Left): Joyce with her Signature Buttercream Latte. (Right): Keegan enjoying his Tiramisu Latte.
If you’re looking for something foamy and milky, we found that the Signature Buttercream Latte, and the Tiramisu Latte would make a great choice.
My colleagues, Joyce and Zhareef, highlighted that the Signature Buttercream Latte has a flavour that’s quite similar to popcorn. As for myself, I much prefer the Tiramisu Latte because it’s creamier, and it’s not as sweet.
However, if you’re looking for something chocolatey to drink, the Chocolate Fudge Latte with Toasted Marshmallow is a good choice.
You can also go for the Berry Cream Mocha that’s caffeine-free. This is a great drink for those with coffee sensitivity or who are looking for something non-caffeinated.
We found that the chocolate they used in the Chocolate Fudge Latte was just the right amount, and it was not overly rich or too diluted, an error that some cafes tend to make.
Here we have the Floral Lychee Americano, Berry Cream Mocha, Irish Peach Latte, and Blue Honey Latte
Americano lovers might want to go for the Floral Lychee Americano. With the a hint of sweetness, I found the lychee’s taste to be quite well matched with the well-extracted espresso.
The Irish Peach Latte was also refreshing, as it provides a tropical fruity twist to your everyday latte.
Last but not least, we tried the Honey Blue Latte too which, unfortunately, stood out the least to us, so I can’t personally recommend it unless you’re looking for a colourful drink to post up on Instagram. If you like butterfly pea flower however then you’d appreciate this one.
Next, to the pastries!
The pastries we sampled include the Jackfruit Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Croissant D’amande, and the Caramel Mix Nut Danish
There, we found that they have pastries exclusive to this flagship outlet too. These include their Jackfruit Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Croissant D’amande, Tuna Puff, Quiche and more.
Usually, when it comes to pastries from coffee chains, I find them to taste quite bland, and unappetizing. However, the pastries from GIGI Coffee Home Barista thoroughly surprised us with how tasty and unique each of them were, and we can’t recommend them enough.
(Left): Quiche. (Right): Tune Puff.
One thing that was a slight let down is their Lamb Samosa, which Sarah, our managing director, found the spice to be a little overpowering to enjoy the lamb flavour. But if you’re a fan of spicy food, do give it a try.
GIGI Coffee Home Barista
Location: 11, Jln Kajibumi U1/70, Kawasan Perindustrian Temasya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigicoffeemyOperating hours: 8:00AM to 8:30PM


Tous Les Jour's No More But You Can Still Fulfill Your Gluten Fix At These 7 KL Bakeries

Tous Les Jour is one of the leading bakeries in Klang Valley and many Malaysians were upset with their final departure on May 25th when all 4 outlets nationwide were closed down. They were known for their tasty pastries, breads and cakes that many would line up for.
If you’re upset (like we are) about their departure, you’d be glad to know that we compiled several bakeries around Klang Valley where you can get the best buns, pastries and more! Consider it your next mission to hunt these bakeries down. 😛
1. Komugi
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An authentic Japanese bakery with a French twist, Komugi originated from Japan and offers deliciously handmade baked goods everyday from cakes, breads to pastries. It also hosts a relaxing and cosy environment for customers to unwind at. Not to mention, take-away is available here too!
One of their must-tries would be the Komugi Signature Hanjuku Cheesecake. It’s half-baked, melts in your mouth and has a spongy texture to it. Another favourite would be the Baumkuchen Thousand Layered Cake (think Japanese kuih lapis). It has amazing texture and flavour to it, not to mention, and Komugi is one the first bakeries to have it in Malaysia.
Hours: 10am – 10pm, daily

Address: LG1-12,1-13, Lower Ground, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (With outlets in other parts of Klang Valley, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and more!)
Website: Komugi
Tel: 03-21425520
2. RT Pastry House
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A fusion of Japanese, Taiwanese and French, RT Pastry House has been around since 2003. Their bread and pastries are baked fresh daily with the finest and freshest ingredients. RT Pastry House has 12 outlets in the Klang Valley and they’re sure to meet your daily need for fresh baked goods.
Their must tries would be the affordable yet mouthwatering French Cheese Stick and if you’re a fan of matcha, there is an extensive range of matcha-themed baked goods. A personal favourite that has been agreed with among everyone is the oh-so mouthwatering Hokkaido Cake that comes in a box of six.
Hours: 8am – 9.30pm, daily
Address: 7-0-7, Jalan 3/109F, Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa (With outlets in Subang, Puchong, Setapak, Kota Kemuning and more!)
Website: RT Pastry House
Tel: 03-79819106
3. Bowery Petit
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Bowery Petit is a patisserie and bakery bar that’s located in the heart of TTDI and it’s been the talk of the town ever since its inception. Why? Bowery Petit’s concept is to deliver a “slow food fast” sensibility with all your hearty favourites.
With a family-friendly environment, excellent coffee, refreshing craft beer and American comfort food, what is there not to like about this eatery? The ambiance of the place is also amazing for some cute shots on Instagram! Try their fresh from the oven Pizzas and colourful Rainbow Bagel!
Hours: 11am – 11pm, daily
Address: 48 Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Bowery Petit
Tel: 03-7710-0295
4. Levain Boulangerie and Patisserie
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Located along Jalan Imbi is this gem right here. They’re a French bakery that proudly bakes their bread straight from a stone oven (talk about traditional…). They also have a variety of French pastries and breads that are baked daily with fresh yeast for the best flavour.
Levain hosts a beautiful bakery with high ceilings, al fresco dining and classic European decor right in the middle of the big city. A very good place to unwind or perhaps even on a date. Here, you can savour soft and delectable bread and pastries while having a cup of coffee.
Hours: 730am – 9pm, daily
Address: No. 7, Jalan Delima Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Levain Boulangerie and Patisserie
Tel: 03-2142 6611
5. Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio
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Nathalie’s has been around for years! Chef Nathalie is a French chef from France that concentrates on creating a new twist on French cuisine and desserts. Not to mention, she also has a cooking school for those who want to know about her best-kept secrets!
Located in Publika, Nathalie’s make the best macarons in the area to date. For all you sweet tooths out there, here’s where you can get the most authentic French Macarons.
Hours: 10am – 11pm (Thursdays to Saturdays only)
Address: Unit A4-01-5, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio
Tel: 03-6207 9572
6. Huckleberry Food & Fare
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Hidden in a cosy neighbourhood in Bukit Damansara, Huckleberry hand crafts their amazing bread with over 20 varieties everyday. “Food & fare” stands for classic comfort food made from the finest ingredients using time-honoured recipes. Their signature would be the Miche Sourdough range of bread.
Huckleberry didn’t just stop at producing crusty and fluffy bread. There’s also a variety of scrumptious cakes, pastries, sandwiches and more! With a relaxing ambiance and the smell of freshly baked bread, this is the place to be to unwind.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 7.30am – 12am, Mondays: 7.30am-4.30pm
Address: 2G & 4G, Plaza, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Damansara Heights
Website: Huckleberry Food & Fare
Tel: 03-2098 7933
7. Dotty’s
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Dotty’s in TTDI is home to one of the best comfort foods in the Klang Valley. Get absolutely guilty with their sweet treats, pastries, cakes and breads. With a beautiful ambiance to indulge, no one can resist as lines go on forever if you’re late on a weekend!
The must-try in Dotty’s is definitely the Salted Egg Yolk Cronut. Ever heard of a cronut? It’s a doughnut fused with a croissant. Now, imagine it drizzled with salted egg yolk. A tad bit of sweet and salty to it, definitely worth the guilt.
Hours: 8am – 8pm daily
Address: 20-G, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Website: Dotty’s
Tel: 03-7733 4233
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THE MINES 中国古式绿水坊 各种活动、书法、幸运抽奖让你迎新春！

新年要来临了，大街小巷都开始充满新春佳节的气氛，连各个百货公司也不例外。
今年，吉隆坡的The Mines 购物广场为客户们打造了 中国古式『绿水坊』来迎春。即日起至2月12日，位于The Mines 的3楼大厅，大家就可以亲眼看到宏伟壮观又诗情画意的绿水坊咯。

赠送免费红包袋
这次的绿水坊也会从1月6日至2月12日赠送独家定制的CapitaLand 红包袋和精致的红包绣花包！
只要你在任何商店消费高达RM88以上，就有机会兑换一份CapitaLand 红包袋咯。如果要兑换红包绣花包，就必须消费高达RM288以上。先到先得，直至存货送完为止。

新春抽奖游戏
即日起至1月21日，绿水坊还会举办一项新春抽奖游戏哦。只要在任何商店消费高达RM138以上，你就可以报名参加这项抽奖游戏啦。而在1月22日的下午三点， MYFM 主持人也会一起主持现场公布抽奖名单！

最有趣的是， 绿水坊在这新春期间还特别邀请了本地著名的书法家，于下午3时至6时为购物者们现场作画。如在现场注册为CAPITASTAR新会员，你还可以免费获得书法作品。
当然，还有更多新春活动等着你来参与。一起带家人到THE MINES 感受新年气氛吧～


10 things you can do if you’re visiting the hypest Japanese bookstore in Bukit Jalil now

When we first perused Tsutaya and striked up conversation with some visitors, we learnt that there are various reasons why people visit Tsutaya, aside from poring over the many books.
These ranged from nostalgia, an interest in Japanese culture, and more, but one thing was clear: it’s not just all about the books.
While any bookworm can surely appreciate the endless rows of book titles, here are 10 other things you can do when visiting Tsutaya to get the most out of your experience.
1. Learn about Japanese art, craftsmanship and cultural practices.

Who comes into a bookstore expecting to learn about “Shibori”, “Edo glass”, or wooden marquetry?
Not us, but as we browsed through the aisles of trinkets, accessories, and glassware, it became clear that Tsutaya wanted to educate not just through books, but through its displays too.

From the shelves of curious-looking bags to intricate paper fans, we read up on “Furoshiki”, a type of Japanese gift-wrapping, and got to know the names of famous Japanese designers and brands such as Kami No Shigoto, Masako Ban, and Kazunori Kato.
While the displays themselves were a visual feast, the bits of information fed to us helped us better appreciate each item as we scrutinised their excellent craftsmanship through sight and touch.
2. For those who can afford it, there’s a mirage of high quality Japanese branded merchandise to shop from.

As you might be able to tell from the previous point, Tsutaya Books is actually not just all about books—it’s all things Japanese.
Sure, there are other spots in Malaysia that carry Japanese products. However, there are items that are exclusively available at Tsutaya Books, as indicated by the little plaques next to the products.

Speaking of plaques, almost all the brands available in the store come with descriptions of them, so even if you’ve never heard of them, you can quickly get to know what their brand is all about.
3. Don’t forget to admire our own Malaysian brands proudly displayed next to the imported items.

As we browsed, we were surprised to spot Malaysian brands proudly displayed front and center with the rest of the Japanese-made products.
A few that we spotted were Lilin+Co, OLFAC3, and Cher’s in the beauty and personal care section. There’s also ANBO, a Malaysian beeswax candle brand, and a dedicated table for featured artist Vanissa Foo’s Humana Art.
We’re sure that there’s plenty more displayed about the store, but we’ll let you try to spot more local brands during your visit.
4. Cat lovers, keep an eye out for kitty themed products that will tempt your purse strings.

Japan really does love their furry feline friend and oh man, so do we. There was barely a moment that could pass in between us squealing over one cat-themed product or another.
If it wasn’t a paperweight, it was a hair tie pendant, and there was so, so much cat-themed crockery. There were teacups, beer glasses, and heat-changing mugs. We were weak.

The only thing that kept us at bay was being shocked back into reality by the prices of these beautiful, well-made products.
Even a simple cup could range in the hundreds of Ringgit, and as tempting all these products were, they weren’t purchases we could (and should) make on the spot.
Hence, our next point.
5. As for those who don’t have deep pockets, like yours truly, we played a game of “Guess The Price”.

Who doesn’t love a bit of window shopping, especially when you’re not up for dropping big bucks?
As many of the brands were new to us, we don’t exactly know the price points of their products, which gives us the perfect opportunity to guess the prices.
Each guess gave us mini heart attacks, though, as we frequently underestimated the price points. After our initial surprise, we remembered that these brands are premium labels imported from Japan after all, which aren’t that easy to find locally.
Still, justification aside, it still makes for a really fun game to play by yourself or with your friends while browsing the store.
6. Have a sip of coffee or tea with some pastries at the cafe.

Following the smell of coffee, you will be able to find Tsutaya’s in-house cafe. Next to it, there’s plenty of seating for solo visitors and groups alike.
Their menu isn’t extremely extensive, but there are some Japanese desserts and drinks being served that would be a nice accompaniment if you plan to read there for a while.
Unfortunately, the cafe was already closed for orders by the time we got there, far too distracted by all the goodies that came before it. According to Tsutaya’s Facebook page, the in-house cafe operates from 11AM to 7PM, so don’t be like us and visit during those hours to get a taste of their dorayakis.
7. Grab a book and read at the lounge or in front of a relaxing water feature, don’t worry, it’s free.

Towards the end of the bookstore (if you start at the entrance and make an entire round the way the layout intends for), you’d find a quieter stretch of tables behind the book aisles.
This part could almost be mistaken for a library, if it weren’t for the still-high foot traffic. The seats face the window, giving unobstructed views to the staggered water feature outside—a zen, picturesque environment to get some reading done.
According to Dhivya, an employee at the bookstore, visitors can even start reading books without paying for them (though we don’t recommend eating and reading an un-bought book at the same time, lest you dirty the pages).
8. If you miss Japanese stationeries, there’s a section dedicated to that here.

Stationery fiends, we have some good news for you. Tsutaya has a whole area in its store with a wide selection of various Japanese stationery, not just your usual Pilot-brand products (nothing against them, either, of course).
This section is somewhat separated from the rest of the bookstore, which spatially makes sense, but can be rather overwhelming when there’s a lot of people in there.

Our advice is not to rush here, but instead take your time browsing through the plethora of quality pens, stickers, washi tapes, adorable notebooks, and more.
9. Manga fans, you’re not forgotten, enjoy the variety of manga comics.

When thinking of Japan, manga is definitely one of the first things that come to mind. So, it’s no surprise that Tsutaya carries many well-known manga titles on its shelves.
One of my colleagues swears she saw someone taking a selfie with a Dragon Ball Z book, indicating that there are manga fans looking for their favourite titles.
By the way, if you’re ever unable to find a specific book, you can ask one of the many staffers around, and they’ll search it up for you on their system (they don’t have any computers lying around).
10. After browsing through all 31,000 sq ft of Tsutaya, pop by Ainz & Tulpe, a Japanese skincare and beauty care store just next door.

Right next to Tsutaya is Ainz & Tulpe, a beauty and lifestyle store carrying various Japanese cosmetics, skincare, and healthcare products. It even has an entrance directly in Tsutaya, so you stroll right in after you’ve finished book shopping.
Here you can try out and shop for various J-Beauty goodies. Just like with Tsutaya, this is the first Ainz & Tulpe store in Southeast Asia.
If you plan to do all of the above, be prepared to set aside several hours, especially if you’re going on the weekends as there might be queues.
Tsutaya Books
Address: Lot 2.89.00, Level 2 Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: http://www.ccc-my.com/