#Throwback To These 7 Nostalgic Places In KL That We Should Revisit

Most of the articles written on this website highlight the shiny, modern new eateries and places that have been sprouting up in the city of Kuala Lumpur in recent times. In spite of that, it’s nice to sometimes sit and look back upon the classic places we used to go to eat or hang out way back when, especially since most of these places have been around for decades. Even our parents might have fond memories of these places growing up! Grab the chance to visit these nostalgic places before they might close down someday:
Restoran Bilal, Jalan Ampang
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This unpretentious restaurant has been around for years and years, and they serve up a mean roti canai and nasi biryani that have kept the same crowd coming for a long time. They mostly specialize in serving authentic Indian food, their most popular dishes being their nasi buhara and nasi biryani. Chow down with the regulars at this age-old establishment and their hearty, favourite dishes.
Restoran Bilal, No. 39 & 41, Jalan Ampang (Hingga Km 6.5), Kuala Lumpur, 50450
Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Tel: +603-20260842

Ampang Park Shopping Centre
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Ampang Park was the first ever (!!) shopping mall built in Malaysia in 1973, and I’m sure both you and your parents have fond memories of strolling along it’s floors. Nowadays, most people go there to shop for Raya clothes, seeing as the mall is chockfull of stores selling baju kurung, shawls, shoes, and tons of other clothing items for men and women alike. Also, don’t forget to have a bite at Cozy Corner, a restaurant serving up the best in nostalgic local and Western dishes (their Hainanese chicken chop is arguably the best in KL). Some of the waiters have been working there since my parents were young! This applies to lots of other stores in Ampang Park, where you’ll be greeted with familiar smiles and sights every time you visit. Unfortunately, this iconic mall will be closing down soon, in spite of strong protests from the community, so make sure to pay your last visits before they close up shop.
Ampang Park Shopping Centre, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Coliseum Café & Grill, Jalan TAR
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Established in 1921, this restaurant, cinema, and hotel has been around since the 1920s! It’s nostalgic atmosphere and food evokes sentimental memories, as I’m sure most of us have been here at least once in our lives. Their classic Western dishes like sizzling lamb chop, chicken cordon bleu, and tenderloin steak have remained the same throughout the years, so most people know exactly what they want to order the moment they’ve sat down. Don’t forget their desserts, including the crème caramel pudding or apple pie.
Coliseum Cafe & Grill, 98-100 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Tel: +603-26926270
Website: http://www.coliseum1921.com
Yut Kee Coffee Shop, Chow Kit
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Yut Kee has become the go-to place for tons of people in the area, both old and young. Their timeless roti bakar with homemade kaya is undeniably tasty, while their bright yellow butter cake will bring a smile to anyone’s face (and their belly too). Other popular dishes that keep people coming back for more are their belacan fried rice, Hainanese-style pork chop, and mee hailam, all well-known local favourites. This place gets quite busy during lunch hours as it accommodates office workers from the surrounding buildings, therefore make sure to avoid coming here at those times.
Yut Kee Coffee Shop, 35 Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur 50300
Hours: 8am-5pm daily, closed on Mondays and last Sunday of the month.
Tel: +603-26988108
Panggung Bandaraya
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Back during our grandparents’ youth, they didn’t have TV or the Internet to tide them over during particularly boring days, so what did they do instead? Go to the theatre of course! Panggung Bandaraya is the oldest theatre in Malaysia (it was built over 100 years ago!), and they are currently the home of MudKL, the musical play illustrating the colourful history of our beloved city of Kuala Lumpur. Catch a show with your family, as they’re performing the play twice a day, and learn a little more about how we came to be about here in KL.
Panggung Bandaraya DBKL, Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 10am-8.30pm on show days
Tel: +603-26023335
Valentine Roti, Jalan Semarak
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One of the best places in the city to get your roti fix, Valentine Roti, that has been around for over 2 decades, is constantly busy and bustling for a reason. The shabby exterior of simple zinc and metal doesn’t deter their patrons from stepping in for some paper-thin roti canai, as well as their signature roti valentine (filled with spicy sardine, onions, crunchy vegetables, the works). Their classic, nostalgic pairing of roti canai and sweet teh Tarik is a combination that has been working for years, and continues to do so till today.
Valentine Roti, Stall 1 Jalan Semarak, Semarak, Kuala Lumpur 54000
Hours: 4pm-2am daily, closed on Sundays.
Tel: +6016-2322275
Jai Hind, Jalan Melayu
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If you’re a fan of tasty Indian sweet treats, then I’m sure you’ve been here before already. 60-year-old establishment Jai Hind hand-makes its various Punjabi desserts that have attracted us into buying one too many sweets (even though we know we won’t go through them all at once), like their sticky-sweet gulab jamun, round balls of ladoo, and sweet barfi. Don’t go too overboard and fall into a food coma!
Jai Hind, 13 Jalan Melayu, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 8am-9pm daily
Tel: +603-26920041
Now you know where to go and what to do for your #throwback for the week. Let us know of any other nostalgic places that we missed!


Here’s A Sparkling Pink Rosé That’ll Make You Feel Classy AF This New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for the perfect classy drink to toast to 2018 with, Somersby has you covered.
This festive season, Somersby has introduced a new member to their cider family.
The Somersby Sparkling Rosé is a casually elegant drink which has the same grown up flavour and structure as a Sparkling Rosé wine, but it’s not as sweet as typical cider.

The resulting flavour is a light and refreshing cider which isn’t too sweet or too dry.
The overall experience is a refreshing beverage which has a berry-like flavour and a distinct floral aroma. It’s also great when paired with light meals like grilled chicken or anything spicy.

Malaysia is the first country outside of Europe to have this elegant drink—which by the way, does not contain any rose flavouring (rosé stands for pink in the French language).
In order to best savour this pink drink, Somersby has come up with a proper drinking etiquette:

 First, pop open your chilled bottle of Sparkling Rosé by Somersby.
 Next, tip the beverage into a wine stem glass or a champagne flute glass.
 Pour the drink till it fills up one third of your glass.
 Drink up!

The Sparkling Rosé by Somersby is available at all major hypermarkets and supermarkets, as well as 100 leading premium restaurants and bars in Peninsular Malaysia.
The drink comes in a 330ml bottle and the recommended retail selling price is RM18-RM22 per bottle at restaurants and bars, or RM36.90 for 4-bottle pack in hypermarkets and supermarkets. Do note that prices may differ from retailer to retailer. The limited edition drink is available for the next 6 months, until April 2018.
For more details, visit Somersby Malaysia’s Facebook page.
This article is brought to you by Somersby.


[New Eats] This Bangsar Juice Store Serves Over 200 Types Of Juices, Smoothies And More!

If you’re a health enthusiast, this newly opened juice store may just be your new go-to place. Juiceco has just landed on our shores and it’s currently the largest juice store in Malaysia to date. Not to mention, Juiceco is home to over 200 types of juices and smoothies each to suit your own liking.
Juiceco emphasises on an 8-step quality process. This includes using only fresh fruits and vegetables which has been washed, cleaned and skinned. It is later sliced, deseeded, extracted and blended up in juicers before being served.
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Juiceco offers 57 variants of juice flavours in sizes from kids’ size to a whopping 10 litre bottle. Other juice categories include Juiceco Signature and Juiceco Special, with flavours like Dallona Cocktail and Abadi Shake.
For couples out there, there’s the Couples Special drink with a flavour called Super Viagra! There’s also 3 types of Faloodas served at Juiceco. The original flavour comes with mixed fruit, ice cream, vermicelli nuts and chocolate.
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Alternatively, opt for the fruit salad, piece of fruit, juice with fruit pieces, Italian corner, Yugo Lush, smoothies, milkshakes, chocolate-fruit shakes, chocolate special shake, fruit with cream, fruit with ice cream, chocolate with ice cream and floating milkshake with ice cream.
Point is, the options are endless at Juiceco and they are reinventing the way that fruits are typically consumed, what with imaginative flavours like Super Viagra. If you’re keen to try Juiceco out, head over to their Bangsar outlet today. Here’s the link to their menu!

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Juiceco
Hours: 11am-2am, daily
Address: No. 2, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Juiceco
Tel: 03-2201 6633
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This 1 Utama Kiosk Lets You Fill A Bag With As Much Cookies As You Can—For A Fixed Price

C&C is a cookie and coffee outlet that focuses on the ‘grab and go’ concept. This concept is pretty simple. You just have to pay and grab a bag of your choice (sizes range between small to large), fill it up with as much cookies as you can and once you’re done, you’re good to go.
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Located at One Utama, this is a good place for anyone who is in a rush and is just looking to grab their breakfast and go. It also makes for a good teatime snack. For portion control, you can opt for the medium or small-sized bags.
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C&C bakes their cookies everyday to ensure it tastes freshly baked and has the ‘just out of the oven’ feel.

There are 3 types of bags to choose from: Snack (RM8.90), Solo (RM14.90) and Sharing (RM19.90). The higher the price, the bigger the bag! Not only that, you can mix it all!
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They have 4 types of cookies to choose from, with different flavours like Almond Butter Cookie, Chocolate Chip Butter Cookie, Poppy Seed Cookie and Double Chocolate Cookie.

C&C offers drinks as well such as coffee, chocolatey beverages and teas. Their coffee beans are also imported from Australia.
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If you happen to be at One Utama, be sure to drop by and feast on some of these cookies!
C&C
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: Lot Sk 7, 2nd Floor, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Website: C&C
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Hop On The Cold Brewed Coffee Trend At These 8 Places In Klang Valley

You might have heard of cold brewed coffee before, but do you know what it is? Cold brewed coffee has a less acidic and smoother coffee taste, as the coffee is made with coarse coffee beans which has been soaked in cold water and later strained. Hence, the end result is a cold brewed coffee with a much smoother texture as opposed to regular ‘ol coffee.
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Cold brewed coffee usually takes up to 12 hours or more of preparation. This will give it time to develop a slightly sweeter taste compared to coffee that has been brewed directly with hot water, which would produce more of a bitter taste instead.
After the coarse coffee beans has been brewed for more than 12 hours, it would then be strained and served. The storage life for cold brewed coffee is between 2 weeks to a month. It also does not require the addition of sugar or milk as it tastes good the way it is, with its mild and smooth coffee flavours. Hence, the addition of sweeteners or milk would then be optional, depending on the drinkers’ personal preference.
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Cold brewed coffee is associated with the cool, laidback hipster lifestyle and it can often be found packaged in trendy bottles and sold at cafés. Here are 8 places in Klang Valley where you can treat yourself to a creamy, delicious bottle of cold brewed coffee.
1. ACME Bar & Coffee
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ACME Bar & Coffee (ABC) serves not just good food but also divine cold brewed coffee. If you find yourself waking up in the morning on a lazy weekend with no plans for the day, head on over to Acme for some brunch grub and cold brewed coffee instead. The café offers a cosy environment where you can spend endless hours at.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11am-12am, Saturday: 9.30am-1am, Sunday: 9.30am-12am.
Address: The Troika, Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Website: Acme Bar & Coffee
Tel: 03-2162 2288
2. Brewmen
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Don’t get confused! This is not a cup of Guinness. It is actually a cup of cold brewed coffee served by Brewmen. What makes Brewmen different? Their cold brewed coffee is dispensed via a tap with the infusion of nitrogen gas. This helps to create the foamy texture as the top layer of the coffee, which would bring out its smooth, creamy texture.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11.30am-10.30pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-12am, Sunday: 10am-10.30pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 6, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: Brewmen Coffee
Tel: 03-6211 8829
3. Coffee Good Golly Miss Molly
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Brewing coffee is easy, but brewing a great cup of coffee is not as simple as it sounds. Coffee Good Golly Miss Molly utilises chemex to prepare their cold brewed coffee. The chemex is basically used to remove the finest particles, be it oil or fat, from the mixture, so the resulting filtered brew is smooth and delicious.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-11pm.
Address: G-005, Ground Floor, Millennium Square, Jalan 14/1, 46100 Petaling Jaya.
Website: Coffee Good Golly Miss Molly
Tel: 03-7931 8481
4. PULP by Papa Palheta
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At PULP, they take their coffee very seriously. Where else would you find an establishment which houses a cupping room, a C-platform and a workshop, all dedicated to the brewing of coffee? According to the team at PULP, their cold brew coffee uses Yukro, which is a fully washed heirloom verital from Limu, Ethiopia.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7.30am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-11pm.
Address: 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: PULP by Papa Palheta
Tel: 03-2201 3650
5. Roast Factor
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Roast Factor hand roasts their coffee, and their sole aim is to serve customers a great cup of coffee. At Roast Factor, you could enjoy their white or black cold brewed coffee which comes in bottles with bold patterns. As part of their efforts in providing excellent cold brews, they were awarded one of KL’s best cafés for cold brews by Timeout in its March 2015 issue.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-6pm.
Address: G06 Village Shops @ The Club, 9 Bukit Utama, No. 9 Persiaran Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya.
Website: Roast Factor
Tel: 03-7732 2893
6. Standing Theory
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If you favour your cold brews in strong single shots, as opposed to bottles, Standing Theory would be a good choice because they serve their caffeine in little test tubes, much like those you would find in a chemistry lab. How interesting is that? After all the Standing Theory motto is: “We identify gaps in the coffee culture and we introduce our own brand of uniqueness to complete the experience.”
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-11pm. (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 26, Jalan SS2 / 103, SS2, Petaling Jaya
Website: Standing Theory
Tel: 011-1233 1455
7. Whisk Outpost
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At Whisk, you could get multiple cold brew coffees in different flavours. There’s the Milk Yellowbird, Black Panama Finca Lerida, and the Ethiopian Sidamo Guji. They all boast unique names for sure, but it’s the flavour which keeps customers coming back for more.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 10am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 10am-10.30pm.
Address: G139 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1 Lebuh Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.
Website: Whisk KL
Tel: 03-7722 1020
8. 103 Coffee Workshop
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103 Coffee Workshop is a place where you can get yourself a good cup of coffee. One of the must-tries though is their cold brew coffee. The best time to visit this café  is during lunch hours when you can grab a Japanese meal alongside your cold brew too.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11am-11pm, Saturday: 10am-11pm, Sunday: 10am-10pm.
Address: 103, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: 103 Coffee Workshop
Tel: 03-9054 5512
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泰好吃！Baan Kanom Jeen让你品尝道地又辛辣美味的泰国面线

说到泰国餐，你是不是只会吃Tomyam，Pad thai，芒果糯米饭？嘿嘿，如果是这样，那你就别错过这家位于Klang Valley的Baan Kanom Jeen 餐馆啦！

尤其喜欢吃辣的你，更加要尝试他们的食物咯。这家餐馆的招牌菜式是 『泰国面线』，是一款以面线为主，再搭配水煮蛋和各式蔬菜，与特制泰国酱料一起享用。
这个泰国面线 Kanom Jeen 其实类似我们一般吃的泰国laksa，但是吃法又有点不一样。一般会提供各种酱料和配菜让你自己搭配来吃。在泰国，这是当地人都喜欢的街头小吃。面线非常有嚼劲，搭配一些爽口的蔬菜，酥脆的炸鱼仔和水煮蛋，非常开胃好吃。

如果你点一set Kanom Jeen，还会提供四种酱料作为搭配，如青咖喱汁、花生酱、 鱼咖喱汁及香辣咖喱汁，让你能够一次性就品尝到四种酱料的味道。是不是超棒的？
他们的香辣咖喱汁绝对会辣到让你额头飙汗，但又忍不住一直想喝。除了这个，他们还有其他食物如：青咖喱炒饭，Pad Thai，面包等等。而饮料则有各种口味的奶茶，味道根本就 泰～正～宗～！

店内环境也蛮舒适，富有泰国文化特色，墙上还有各式壁画供人欣赏。食物呢，是用篮子和陶碗来装的，很有泰国道地的气息。

如果你想尝试正宗的泰国料理，就别错过这家啦。

地点：Lot 107, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
电话：+60 3 7611 4557/4558
营业时间：每天 11:30am至9:30pm 星期一休息
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We've NEVER Heard Of Oreo Cheese Crab Until Now, So We Gave It A Shot

Ever wondered what a sweet and savoury meal combination tastes like? Most would find it odd to mix something which is sweet, with a savoury dish, but that is exactly what a restaurant in Damansara Jaya does.
Fei Fei Crab Restaurant has only been opened for several days in its Damansara Jaya outlet, but already it has attracted many people due to its unique and delicious crab dishes. The most peculiar of them all would be the Oreo Cheese Crab which is a combination of savoury cheese sauce and crumbled Oreo topping.

Mr. Tan, the owner of the restaurant, told Discover KL that the dish came about because he knew that it would be a big hit, considering how just about everybody enjoys eating Oreo.
The dish is prepared by first cooking the crabs, which has been imported from Indonesia, under high heat. Next, cheese sauce is added to the mixture and upon cooking the crabs, the cheesy crustaceans are then transferred onto a platter where it is garnished with some fresh parsley and crumbled Oreo biscuits.

Mr Tan remarked how the crabs have an exquisite taste and oddly enough, does not taste weird at all. In fact, the Oreo crumbs complements the savoury taste of the juicy crabs well. “Many people enjoy this dish and at the Kepong branch, people have to line up to try the dishes,” Mr Tan said, adding that dinner time is usually their peak hours.
Fei Fei Crab Restaurant sees a daily import of 50-100kg of crab and they have their own direct supplier who supplies them with the freshest crabs.

The eatery also has several other branches in Kepong, Puchong, and Cheras, with the Damansara Jaya branch being their fourth to date. Besides the Oreo Cheese Crab dish, which retails for anywhere between RM68-88 depending on its size, Mr. Tan also recommends the Salted Egg Crab as the crowd favourite.
Fei Fei Crab Restaurant
Address: 19 Jalan SS22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: Fei Fei Crab Restaurant


Get A Haircut And Grab A Bite Right After At This Cool Barbershop Café In Rawang

If we could save up on time, we would. Multitasking is a huge part of the millennial culture and one café which knows this well is Grasso Café & Barber. Located in Rawang, the café is also a barber shop.
You could get a normal hair cut for RM9, a styled hair cut for RM13, a cut and shave for RM18 and a hair tattoo for RM25. Kids can get a hair cut for RM8 whilst senior citizens aged 60 and above can get a haircut for absolutely free.
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Image Credit: Grasso Café & Barbershop
After getting a haircut, you could walk over to the café section of the store and fill your tummies with some meals. Grasso Café & Barbershop mentioned on their Facebook page that all meals are created to cater to our Malaysian tastebuds.
They offer Korean and Malaysian cuisine including satay, Korean fried chicken and kimchi fried rice. Past guests have sung praises on their customer service, mentioning how the staff members are friendly and the meal portions are big as well.
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Image Credit: Grasso Café & Barbershop
Image Credit: Grasso Café & Barbershop

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For those who are looking for a place with a high internet speed, they’d be glad to know that Grasso Café & Barbershop offers a wifi speed of 100 mbps. Perhaps, you could consider this place as an alternative work space as well.
Grasso Café & Barbershop
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 12pm-3pm, 4.30pm-11pm, Friday: 3pm-12am, Saturday: 12pm-3pm, 4.30pm-12am, Sunday: 1am-2am, 12pm-12am. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: Jalan Bandar Baru Rawang 15, Rawang
Website: Grasso Café & Barbershop
Tel: 019-387 1398
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Cancel Your Overseas Flights If You Have Not Visited These 11 Surreal Places In M’sia

The holiday season is back and while many are rushing to purchase their next flight out of the country, there are still plenty of scenic places in Malaysia yet to be explored. Sometimes, the hidden gems and lesser known hotspots are the paths you should explore. Here are 11 scenic places in Malaysia which are surreal and beautiful. Ultimately, they make Malaysians proud to know that these spots are right in our own backyard!
1. Pantai Klebang, Malacca
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This manmade beach is known to be a photo-worthy spot. Every time we go to Malacca, we would always head towards Jonker Street or A Famosa as these are highly regarded places to visit. If you wish to explore some place new, you should travel to Pantai Klebang and be the one that stands out most with a shot in a white sandy beach. Definitely, it would be a great spot for your Instagram or Facebook cover photo and would make you feel like you’re in a desert.
2. Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu
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If you were in Terengganu, you must head over to the famous manmade lake, Tasik Kenyir, and the reason is the lake itself is beautiful and a breathtaking sight. If you were to visit this place, there are tons of fun activities to do such as bathing in the Lasir Waterfall, fishing, swimming in the lake and cave exploring to get your adventurous trait out.
3. Pulau Ketam
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Pulau Ketam is accessible from using the jetty at Port Klang and it is only an hour travel. This fisherman village welcomes tourists and explorers to learn more about the culture and as well, tasting the delicious seafood. Not only that, you can explore every inch and corner of this friendly neighbourhood. If you are about to stay on the island, you should enjoy yourself some shaved ice at the dock and stargaze during the night as well.
4. Sekinchan
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Sekinchan is a spot that KL-ites enjoy going to as it is near and there is great seafood here as well. Not only that, it is also a haven for organic mushrooms and sacks of delicious local jasmine rice which you can purchase home in order to cook up a delicious meal. If you don’t want to be part of the tourist crowd, you can always head over to the paddy fields and take some great pictures here.
5. Sasaran, Kuala Selangor
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Hiking enthusiast and waterfall lovers would flock to the Kuala Selangor area and would go there for the food. A new hotspot which is rising in popularity is Sasaran, Kuala Selangor where the beach itself is famous for being like a reflective surface which looks almost as if you’re walking on water!
6. Kapas Island
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Instead of popular islands like Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian, you should grab a ticket and head over to Pulau Kapas as this place is pretty secluded and peaceful so you get to enjoy your snorkeling in peace and quiet. As the water is clear, you will be able to spot marine life easily. Not only that, you will be having a great time strolling on the beach without bumping into anyone. It’s almost as if you own the beach itself. Besides that, Kapas Island is also known for beach camping so bring your buddies and have a good time here.
7. Mossy Forest, Bukit Brinchang
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Everytime we head over to Cameron Highlands, we tend to try our their fragrant teas and walk around the tea fields or have a tasty breakfast at some of the inns nearby. Besides that, most of us would just depart back to our homes. Alternatively, there’s the mossy forest at Bukit Brinchang. This place looks like another world as the green moss covers every inch and corner of the area and it gives off a mystical vibe which is great for walks.
8. Jerangkang Falls
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Jerangkang Falls is located at Pahang and what makes this waterfall stand out the most would be how unpolluted and untouched it is. This place is known for a few types of waterfalls such as the plunge waterfall, segment waterfall, and tier waterfall. Furthermore, there is a total of 43 separate waterfalls ranging from the small to large ones too.
9. Pulau Tiga
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If you are feeling a little adventurous, you should head over to Pulau Tiga as this place consists of two neighbouring islands that are highly must-visit spots. Not only that, Pulau Tiga is also famous for its therapeutic natural volcanic mud and if you are bored of snorkeling, there’s also the Snake island, which is an island full of venomous snakes. Furthermore, the place is known for being pristine clear and you get to spot serpents around the island, making it an interesting day out. If that doesn’t seem interest you, ask the locals and ask if they can take you to the Sandspit island, which is a long beach trail without any flora or fauna.
10. Balik Pulau, Penang
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Balik Pulau is actually a secret garden and a hidden gem of Penang as this place seems to be unexplored by many. The place consists of old wooden houses that are centuries’ old. There is also a dairy goat farm where you guys can milk or feed cows. Alternatively, visit the horse stable countryside where you get to see horses roaming around.
11. Frog Hill, Penang
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Frog Hill is a place where you will find plenty of ponds that are clear and turquoise green. Many often take great photos or bathe in these ponds. When heading here, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as the area tends to be a little muddy. Still, it is worth the trek to see these scenic places in person.
Feature Image Credit: Kenny Kal, Jones Around The World, sini.com.my, Out Of Town Blog


Raj's Banana Leaf Can Change Their Name, But They Can't Hide Who They Really Are

When it comes to the F&B businesses in our nation, we don’t get too surprised when it comes to rumours about why a particular restaurant gets shut down.
Sometimes it could be a business issue amongst the partners or the profits, but the obvious issue would be HYGIENE.
It is a pretty disgraceful fact that the usual common sense doesn’t apply to some people: that cleanliness is important.
Banana leaf fans were probably shaken by the fiasco back in June that involved none other than the now infamous Raj’s Banana Leaf.

Located at one of the most strategic places in Bangsar, who knew that this eatery would allow such practice?
The 30-second video went viral immediately, showing three of its employees squatting at the back of the restaurant, washing plates in a puddle of murky water in a pothole beside a drain.

What’s even more horrid about it is that a week before that video came out, I was enjoying my banana leaf rice at that exact same outlet, and I am absolutely mortified.
At the time, Raj’s Banana Leaf apologised via their Facebook page, placing the blame on their “new” workers, and stated that strict action had been taken against the employees. They were trying to assure customers it is an incident that may never happen again, but no one’s buying it.

And no, it doesn’t get any better after this.
The restaurant was shut down until further notice, but apparently, that aforementioned”further notice” is up.
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It is found that the restaurant has reopened its doors end of last month and has rebranded to RBL Banana Leaf instead.
Were they trying to disguise themselves? If they were ever on that direction, they are doing a terrible job at it.
RBL? Seriously? Even the people seems to be agreeing with me on this one.

My question would be: who would actually want to go back after the major incident? This isn’t something small we should shake off and turn a blind eye to—this is about cleanliness and our health.
In fact, a representative of the restaurant said in its press release that they have sent all their staff members for a complete food handling course conducted by a trainer registered under the Health Ministry.

My question would be why didn’t the employers sent their staff for the training beforehand? Were they trying to save money? Were they illegal migrant workers? Were they just being careless? I guess we’ll never know.
Anyhow, no matter what is it called—RBL or Raj’s Banana Leaf—I am in doubt on how the restaurant will survive in this matter.
People are still spotted eating at this restaurant ever since it reopened, however I’m going to put it out there that perhaps they have no slightest clue on what happened, and we can’t blame them. So let’s just all gather in one corner, and pray for their health.

Consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to F&B in Malaysia. Particularly when it comes to local cuisine. Even if we just look at that Bangsar area, finding other banana leaf options is as simple as strolling down the street.
It’s hard to expect consumers to keep giving second chances, particularly when an F&B operator has already messed up to such an extent. There are basic expectations on how a restaurant should be run, and a violation of that level is reasonable grounds for distrust.
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And I believe we deserve so much better than spending our hard-earned money on their banana leaf rice.
RBL should certainly be aware and watch their staffs’ every move, because right now, they are on the losing end here. And if they ever want to save their reputation (personally, I believe they can’t) they have got to “behave”.
Call it what you want, but RBL Banana Leaf isn’t going to be anyone’s first choice anymore.
Feature image credit: Sherly Chong & Savin George


Boston's Famous Ice Cream Brand, Emack And Bolio's, Is Now In Malaysia!

Be prepared to indulge in one of the most extra desserts around!
Emack & Bolio’s, an ice cream brand from Boston, Massachusetts is now available in Malaysia!
You might recognise it from Korean drama, A Korean Odyssey, where several key characters from the series were seen enjoying the dessert.
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Dubbed the ice cream that rocks, what makes Emack & Bolio’s unique is how it’s often served with multiple scoops of indulgent flavours like Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip.
Although you can opt for single scoops, we assure you it’s never enough! 😛

The way it works is:
1. You must first choose your cone of choice.
2. Next, opt to have 1, 2, 3 or even 4 scoops of ice cream flavours.
3. Lastly, top it with any sprinkles or toppings that your heart desires.
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Opt for flavours like a mega scoop of Cake Batter in a Salted Caramel Pretzel ice cream cone covered with Fruity Pebbles.
Or the Vanilla Bean ice cream with chunks of Chocolate Chip Cookies and Brownies mixed in.
Then, there’s the Peanut Butter and Chocolate ice cream combined with Froot Loops.
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Be prepared to pay quite a fair bit for one ice cream though. A triple scoop could easily set you back RM40+.
You’d definitely get what you pay for considering how these premium ice cream flavours are imported directly from the US.
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If you’re not one for indulgent ice creams, there’s a whole array of chocolates for you to choose from.
Flavours come with quirky names like Coconut Clusters, Almond Bark, Pecan Turtle, Sea Salted, Peanut Butter Cups, Nutella Cups and Chocolate Dipper Treats.
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Emack & Bolio’s delectable desserts are currently available in Johor Bahru’s KSL City Mall but we can’t wait till the Boston ice cream brand expands to KL so we’ll be able to try these ice creams out too!
Now the question is: which flavour would you try out first? 😛
Emack & Bolio’s Malaysia
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: KSL City Mall, GF-S05A, 33 Jalan Seladang, Johor Bahru
Website: Emack & Bolio’s Malaysia
Tel: 010-228 4484
Feature Image Credit: South China Morning Post


This Resort In Perak Was Once Voted Best In M'sia—We Survey If It's REALLY Worth 5 Stars

The late Luciano Pavarotti called the place a true paradise and was almost moved to tears simply by being there. The place was also once voted “Best Resort in Malaysia” by Condé Nast Traveller. With such high acclaims, we surveyed it during a recent stay to see if Pangkor Laut Resort is really worth the 5 stars it’s been given.
Image Credit: Pangkor Laut Resorts
Image Credit: Pangkor Laut Resorts
The resort located in Perak is owned by YTL Hotels and it is nestled deep within an ancient rainforest on a private island along the Straits of Malacca. It is fringed by white sandy beaches and emerald waters. We were surrounded by clear blue waters, lush green and burning incense. The only way we could best describe the view is postcard-perfect.
View: 4.5 stars
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The resort has 8 luxurious accommodations to choose from and for those who booked their stay with the purpose of relaxing and unwinding, can head over to the Spa Village.
The Spa Village has eight treatment pavilions, from a deluxe Belian Treatment Pavilion, three ‘Healing Huts’ (including the Chinese Herbal, Ayurvedic and Malay Huts), two Bath Houses, three Spa Huts, three Nap Gazebos and a Spa Boutique.
There are plenty of spas in KL offering far more luxurious treatments than the ones we wound up having at the Spa Village. However, we do have to give props to the masseuses there who were attentive and directed us to the treatments that we needed.

Amenities: 4 stars
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The resort also offers a handful of unique experiences for families and couples alike. One of them would be an evening on board a teakwood Oriental junk. You can opt to catch the sunset on one of these olden day transportations and enjoy a free flow of drinks and canapés.
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Those who are more adventurous can go kayaking, waterskiing, wakeboarding or catamaran sailing too. It makes sense to take advantage of these activities (with an added cost) while you’re at the resort because you’re surrounded by pristine waters perfect for these activities.
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There’s something for everyone to do whether you’re adventurous or not. We took it easy during our time at the resort, chilling by the beach but if you want to spice up your stay, opt for the catamaran sailing which is not commonly offered in Malaysia.
Activities: 4 stars
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Of course, you can’t forget the whole meal experience as well and it really makes a big difference whether the food was top notch or otherwise. After all, this was meant to be a 5-star experience.
There are various unique and award-winning dining experiences at the Pangkor Laut Resort. A notable favourite to most is definitely Uncle Lim’s. Although it may seem like any other Chinese restaurant, this place serves one of the most authentic Chinese cuisines we’ve tasted yet.
Note: Uncle Lim’s is best suited for families as there are plenty of dishes to choose from and you’ll want to have enough mouths to justify the amount of food you’re ordering.
Image Credit: Pangkor Laut Resorts
If you’re here with your significant other, take your loved one on a dinner date by the beach and experience a romantic candlelit dinner for two. Catch the sunset and enjoy a 5-course dinner prepared by a personal chef and brought to you by a personal butler.
Note: The 5-course dinner date for 2 is on the pricier end but one worth considering if you’re up for a meal-by-the-beach experience.
Meals: 4.8 stars
Feature Image Credit: Pangkor Laut Resort


Bring Your Mum Out On A Date To These 10 Places With Mother's Day Meals Under RM150/Pax

Mother Day’s is a celebration and appreciation of mothers all around the globe. Certainly, we should take them out for meals not only on special occasions. However, if you have not connected with your mum in a long while, it would be nice to spend time over a good meal for the pair of you.
If you’re looking to find some affordable restaurants to dine at this May 14th, consider these 10 places in Klang Valley serving up Mother’s Day meals under RM150 per pax. Just be sure to reserve as soon as you can to make sure that you would be able to secure a spot.
1. Kouzu
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Japanese meals tend to be pricey, especially meals at Japanese fusion restaurants. At Kouzu though, you can get a set meal for only RM128 per pax, and still be able to enjoy the freshest seafood and meat. From Foie Gras to Wagyu Steak, you can definitely expect your taste buds to be tantalised. For this price, you are also able to enjoy a complimentary glass of either red wine, white wine or sake.
Hours: Daily, 4pm-1am
Address: 18, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Datuk Ismail

Website: Kouzu Malaysia
Tel: 03-7733 9309
2. El Cerdo KL
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If you and your mum are big eaters and can enjoy a big serving of pork, El Cerdo should be on your list. El Cerdo is translated to The Pig in Spanish and they justify their name by serving up porky delights. Expect an endless flow of cold appetisers, sausage platters as well as a selection of pasta and meat that’s bound to fill you up even before dessert. This set meal is priced at RM109 per pax.
Hours: Monday-Friday & Sunday: 12-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Saturday: 6-10.30pm.
Address: 43&45, Jalan Bukit Bintang & Changkat Bukit Bintang
Website: El Cerdo KL
Tel: 03-2145 0511
3. Marco Creative Cuisine
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One interesting fact about Marco Creative Cuisine is how their 7-course meal is less than RM100 (per person). You’ll get to choose amongst a wide selection of meals. The main highlight of the evening would be the Duck Breast with Orange Puree and Roasted Beetroot, Squid Ink Japonica Rice, Strawberry Gazpacho and for dessert, indulge in a Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie.
Hours: Daily, 11am-10.30pm
Address: Lot G146, Ground Floor (Old Wing) 1Utama Shopping Centre
Website: Marco Creative Cuisine
Tel: 03-7731 8923
4. Ishin Japanese Cuisine
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ISHIN serves meals that are freshly made using ingredients imported from Japan’s famous Tsukiji market, which offers the finest ingredients of the season in Kaiseki style. The menu is simple but expect premium ingredients for the best flavours. They also put much emphasis on precise plating to ensure that their guests will be able to enjoy a visually appealing meal as well. With meals like Hokkaido King Crab and Sea Urchin, it will definitely be worth the price of RM150 per pax!

Hours: Daily, 12-3pm, 6pm-11pm

Address: No. 202, Persiaran Klang, Batu 3 3/4, Off 58000, Jalan Kelang Lama, Taman Shanghai, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Ishin Japanese Dining
Tel: 03-7980 8228
5. Aria Italian House
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If your mum enjoys pizza and spaghetti, she would adore Italian cuisine as well. For only RM88 nett per pax, you and your mum will be able to enjoy the likes of a Lobster Pasta, Lobster Bisque Soup or Grilled Ribeye Steak as well as a Homemade Bread Butter Pudding. For drinks, opt for a glass of cocktail or mocktail. Best thing is, this set menu isn’t limited to Mother’s Day only as it’s applicable up till May 31st.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11.30am-1am, Saturday-Sunday: 4pm-1am
Address: 44, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Damansara Heights
Website: Aria Italian Cuisine
Tel: 03 20950016/016-3796044/016-3831678
6. Supperclub KL
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Supperclub is an upscale gastro bar and lounge that transforms itself into a swanky nightclub come evening. Located at the all-new TREC’s Electric Boulevard along Jalan Tun Razak, this urban cool industrial chic-themed gem features lavish decor, a charming terrace and an outdoor lounge area which could fit up to 200 guests at any given time. For Mother’s Day, they will be offering a set meal inclusive of Beef Flank with Red Wine Sauce, Pan Seared Salmon with Vegetable Glazed and more.
Hours: Daily, 5pm-3am
Address: Lot E12-14, TREC, Electric Boulevard, Jalan Tun Razak
Website: Supperclub KL
Tel: 03-2110 0866
7. MOVIDA Kitchen+Terrace
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If you are planning to bring the entire family out to celebrate Mother’s Day, MOVIDA Kitchen+Terrace is able to serve up their Mother’s Day promotion for only RM108 nett. Enjoy dishes like a Minestrone Soup, US Potato Platter, Smoked Duck & Peach Salad, Malaysian Chicken Satay Pizza, Carrot Cake and Mixed Platter (Roasted Spring Chicken, Grilled Fresh Tiger Prawn Skewers, BBQ Lamb Ribs & Grilled Vegetables) and more. MOVIDA would be a suitable place for big appetites!
Hours: Daily, 12pm-3am
Address: Lot G2 & G3, Ground Floor, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 5, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong (Also available at Cheras Selatan, Scott Garden, etc)
Website: MOVIDA
Tel: 03-8079 1988
8. Kuriya Japanese Restaurant
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Kuriya stands for ‘aristocratic kitchen’ in Japanese. Previously, it was found only in the homes of the noble class where dishes are prepared for important guests. Now, we can get it at Kuriya Japanese Restaurant too. For only RM63++ per pax, you can enjoy fresh ingredients flown in all the way from Japan. This includes Edamame, Salmon Sashimi and Ebi Harumaki Age. If you and your mum prefer cooked meals, their grilled items (Salmon Teriyaki, Unagi Kushi, Tori Karaage and Kani Tempura) can be considered.
Hours: Daily, 11.30am-10.30pm
Address: T2, 3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Kuriya Japanese Restaurant Malaysia
Tel: 03-2093 9242
9. The Embassy
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The Embassy is located at The Starling and they will be offering a family platter style set meal in conjunction with Mother’s Day. Within the platter, enjoy a Half Roast Chicken, Two Minute Steak, Two Chicken Sausages, Onion Rings, Fries, Garden Salad and Coleslaw, and all this for only RM85++. Mum gets a free dessert too!
Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Address: The Starling Mall
Website: The Embassy
Tel: 03-7662 5408
10. Yellow Apron
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At Yellow Apron, they believe in the idea of Modern Malaysian Cuisine, where East marries West and classic collides with contemporary. This Mother’s Day, they are staying true to their concept by serving imaginative dishes such as Confit Chicken with Dates and Goji Berry Infused Oil, Miso Chrysanthemum Butterfish and Beef Kalbi in Shoyu, Pear Juice and Wild Honey. Even their appetiser sounds interesting: Smoked Duck in Lychee Jus. If your mum would love to go on a gastronomical adventure, Yellow Apron would be your best bet.
Hours: Daily, 11.30am-10pm
Address: 3, Jalan 13/6, Petaling Jaya
Website: Yellow Apron
Tel: 03-7931 2077
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Pig Out On Glorious Cuts Of Meat At These 12 Pork Restaurants In Klang Valley

Pork eateries, which serves predominantly meat on their menu, are rising in popularity. From bacon to ham dishes, these hotspots can satisfy your porky cravings any day. Hence, instead of heading to the same ol’ place everytime, why not get yourself some meaty satisfaction at these 12 places around Klang Valley?
1. Anne Elizabeth
Image Credit: Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant
Image Credit: Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant
Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant is a restaurant which is known for their different parts of the pork, whether its the belly, shoulder or feet. Not only that, they are masters of cooking every part to perfection while masterfully maintaining the juiciness of each cut.
Hours: 12pm-11pm, daily. (Closed on Fridays).
Address: No.1, Jalan Manis 4, Taman Segar, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Anne Elizabeth

Tel: 03-9130 0319
2. Ante Kitchen & Bar
Image Credit: Ante Kitchen & Bar
Image Credit: Ante Kitchen & Bar
Ante Kitchen & Bar is one of the more popular places for a pork dining experience. This premiere pork outlet offers everything from European to Asian style pork dishes. Alongside their dishes, they also serve affordable fine wine which pairs well with their food.
Hours: 11am-11pm, daily
Address: A2-G1-09, Solaris Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Ante Kitchen & Bar
Tel:  03-6206 3364
3. Buns & Meat
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Image Credit: Buns & Meat
Buns & Meat will take any pork lovers up to cloud nine. Have yourself some succulent BBQ Pork ribs or something unique like Pork Loaded pizzas, succulent gourmet pork burgers and hotdogs. Not only that, there is so much more on the menu that it might take you a while to decide what you should order here.
Hours: 12pm-12am, daily.
Address: 72a Jalan Tasik Utama 7, Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Buns & Meat
Tel: 03-9055-3378
4. Crack Pork
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Image Credit: Crack Pork
Crack Pork knows their way around when it comes to serving delicious siew yoke on every platter. In fact, their specialty is the porchetta roll which is a glorious roll of roast pork. In fact, it would be the perfect dish to have on a Christmas dinner! Besides that, Crack Pork incorporates pork with their dishes through mantaos, salads, sandwiches and more.
Hours: Wednesday-Monday: 11am-5pm. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Address: 59G Jalan PJU 5/21 The Strand Kota Damansara
Website: Crack Pork
Tel: 012-207 3994
5. El Cerdo
Image Credit: El Cerdo & El Cerdito
Image Credit: El Cerdo & El Cerdito
El Cerdo & El Cerdito are French words for “The Pig & The Piglet”. You don’t have to crack your brain on what this restaurant’s specialty is, as it is of course none other than pork. You might need to bring a few friends over when dining here as their portions are larger and they even serve a whole serving of pig on their menu.

Hours: Sunday-Friday: 12pm-2pm, 6pm-10.30pm. Saturday: 12pm-2pm, 6pm-11pm.
Address: 43 & 45 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Website: El Cerdo and El Cerdito
Tel: 03-2145 0511/013-3094197
6. Piggy Tail
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In one platter, Piggy Tail can offer 6 types of different pork dishes. This way, you can try just about any cooking style of pork. From their signature dish of deep-fried pork knuckles to succulent pork burgers and sausages, you can satisfy your craving for meat with this large platter.
Hours: 11am-1am, daily.
Address: No. 39, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Bangsar
Website: Piggy Tail
Tel: 03-2202 2166
7. Sanbanto Pork & Restaurants
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Sanbanto Pork & Restaurants only serves the finest and most premium cuts of pork. Not only that, the meat is also organic, antibiotic-free and fresh from the farm so you can expect it to be tastier and more premium. They introduced this concept of premium cuts of pork due to demand for healthier, safer and more hygienic pork, and this translates to the dishes that they serve on the table.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 6am-1030pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 32, Jalan SS 2/63, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Website: Sanbanto Pork & Restaurants
Tel:  03-7876 1728
8. The Hungry Hog
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Image Credit: The Hungry Hog & @meixuanchin
The Hungry Hog is a restaurant known for many hungry customer, with huge cravings for anything juicy as well as succulent pork meat. Expect anything from pork burgers, pork ribs, pork chops, pork roasts, and pork spaghettis too!
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-3pm, 6-10pm, Friday-Sunday: 11am-11pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 61, Jalan SS15/4B, 47500 Subang Jaya
Website: The Hungry Hog
Tel: 012-225 0877
9. The Porki Society
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If you like Thai cooking style, The Porki Society offers you a great variety of pork dishes cooked with Thai spices and herbs. You can have minced pork with herbs and rice and also, a side of porky meat on sticks. Even the green pork curry is truly a good warm dish you need to try!
Hours: Daily, 12pm-10pm
Address: 10, Jalan 21/19, Seapark, Seksyen 21, Petaling Jaya
Website: The Porki Society
Tel: 03-7865 5241
10. Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf
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If you want simpler and lighter options of pork, Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf serves you the classic dishes with a reasonable amount of pork meat. With just a touch of pork in dishes like pastas and sandwiches, it doesn’t overpower the dish, while still adding great flavour to it at the same time.
Hours: 9am-11pm, daily.
Address: Lot G1A, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf
Tel: 03-2283 2270
11. Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches
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Image Credit: Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches
This restaurant is pretty good with giving their dishes names that their customers would certainly remember for sure. Some of their dishes are after all named Lazy Bones, Pull Your Leg, You Braise Me Up, Chewbakkwa and Got Balls. Their ribs in particular are a hit because they strip easily from the bones. Other than that, their Chewy Pork Chop Sandwich is a must-try.
Hours: 10am-1opm, daily
Address: Lot T-216B, Third Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City
Website: Ticklish Ribs & ’Wiches
Tel:  03-7865 9126
12. Bacon & Brews
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If you wish to enjoy pork in a fine dining setting, Bacons & Brew is known to make delicious yet artistic platters. They turn their dishes into works of art and elevates it to avant garde status. The signature “fat rice” is definitely a must to try and it is a sinful dish drizzled in lard. The rolled pork is cooked perfectly to compliment the flavourful oily rice it comes with.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-11pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 52M, Jalan SS21/58, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: Bacon & Brews
Tel: 016-977 9775
Feature Image Credit: Anne Elizabeth, Bun’s & Meat, @gevs69


Forget Ordinary Ol' Marathons, Sunway Lagoon Is Throwing A WATER Run This April 23rd

If you’re a marathon enthusiast, you would have probably attended several runs which are pretty average.
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After a while, you would probably search up alternative marathons to attend instead.
Enter Sunway Lagoon’s Aqua Run which will be going down on April 23rd. It includes a marathon set within Sunway Lagoon and is inclusive of 6 fun zones—Rain Shower, Splash Attack, Puddle Mattress, Climb & Slide, Wall Diving and Water Disco Hut.
The first fun zone will see runners getting wet under a light rain shower. The 2nd fun zone is where a splash attack will go down as multiple water sprinklers would turn on. The 3rd zone is a puddle mattress where runners would jump on bouncy watery mattresses.
The 4th fun zone is climb & slide. Climb up a slippery wall and slide all the way down into a pool of water. The 5th fun zone is wall diving. Squeeze yourself through a man-made wall as you journey on to the next part of the course. If you figured this was just like an episode of Wipeout, you’re probably right. The last zone is the water disco hut where you can dance along to some disco beats as you cross over to the other side of a makeshift hut.
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Registration will open at 7am before the run officially starts at 8am. Best part is, the race will end by 11am, and you’ll be able to enjoy the Sunway Lagoon rides for the rest of the day with no additional charge.
The Aqua Run is priced at RM120 and the price is inclusive of park entry (except Bungee Jump, G-Force X and Go-Kart). Registration closes on April 18th.
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Image Credit: NickALiveThose who have signed up for the run can collect their race pack by showing their e-ticket and IC to the persons in charge at the Main Entrance of Sunway Lagoon from April 20th-21st, 11am-5pm. Those who are collecting the race pack on behalf of the marathon runner can produce an authorisation letter instead.
The first 300 Sunway Lagoon active Passport holders can redeem an exclusive colour change water bottle during the redemption of the race ticket. Click here to purchase tickets for the run!
When: April 23, 7am-11am
Where: Sunway Lagoon
Info: Sunway Lagoon Aqua Run
Feature Image Credit: eamo.my


墨尔本高人气早餐店【Breakfast Thieves】：在KL 也可以让你吃到超丰富的西式早餐！

想要在KL 吃到外国式早餐？不如跟小编一起来这家 Breakfast Thieves 吧 ！ Breakfast Thieves 在Melbourne 墨尔本可是一家很出名的早餐店哦！ 吃过的顾客都对其食物赞不绝口。
不过，现在大家有可以在吉隆坡品尝到来自墨尔本的早餐啦。 这家早餐店的环境特别宽敞舒适，很适合一群人来享用早餐边聊天。设计装潢也走简约风，大面积的玻璃窗搭配木板让你走入店里时便感觉到一股清新感。
在这里取景拍照也超有Feel 的～！

至于他们的早餐，更是不乏特色且卖相实在令人赏心悦目。这套Breakfast Chain （RM27) 就包括了两颗新鲜水煮蛋+杏仁脆粒，搭配优乳酪 形成一道健康的早餐。

他们的这份牛肉早餐，牛肉片的口感软嫩，搭配半数蛋吃起来别有一番风味。如果你一大清早就想吃点甜的，不如尝试他们的法国土司早餐吧！酥软的土司搭配酸酸甜甜的奶油很开胃呢！

如果你想要吃Brunch，那就要试他们的新菜谱- 软壳蟹汉堡啦！蟹吃起来很软，里面还有很多蟹肉。

西式早餐怎么少得了咖啡配甜点呢？Breakfast Thieves 的小蛋糕甜点都看起来特别可口又可爱！

不过听说这家早餐店经常爆满，想吃美食的你就要多点耐心排队咯！早起的鸟儿有虫吃，快约你的好友一起来享用丰富的西式早餐吧！

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营业时间: 9am-5pm 每天 (周一休息)
电话: +60 3-2788 3548


Be Extra AF & Enjoy An Avocado Burger That's Encased Within A Glass Dome

Avocado-centric meals rose in popularity when the first all-avocado café opened its doors in America.
Since its launch, the New York-based Avocaderia has sparked a new trend where avocadoes, typically seen as the sidekick to a main, is now the star of its own show.
Likewise, a restaurant in KL has joined in the fun with their recent introduction of the Avocado Burger. The bun-less burger is just avocado in all of its glory. And because the fruit is already often times labelled as being extra AF, it’s also encased within a glass dome, ala Beauty and The Beast.
Served with fresh avocado pulp, mango crab salad, sriracha aioli and toasted sesame seeds, this baby definitely deserves a spot in your Instagram feed.
Image Credit: Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Find this dish at Gastro Sentral KL, a restaurant which first opened its doors in November 2012 and had instantly caught the eye of local foodies for their innovative twist on classic pub grub and comfort food.
Expect a mix of Continental and Asian flavours on any platter you order off the menu at Gastro Sentral. You’d find an array of brunch sets, a “ruffage” menu which consists of natural foods, soup bowls, sandwiches, seafood, pastas, proteins, puddings, cakes, and even a separate menu for kids, or as Gastro Sentral puts it: a menu for the little people.
Located on the lobby of Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Gastro Sentral’s all-day menu also consists of meals like the Chicken Breast In Long Bun Burger Bread (RM45). This dish features sous vide with garlic and basil, asparagus and olive salad, grilled tomatoes, arugula, pesto sauce, chilli oil, Rosemary roasted potatoes and grilled bell pepper mayo.
Image Credit: Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur
The Burger @ Sentral: Charcoal Grilled 200g Black Angus Beef Burger (RM54) is a beef burger with sesame bread, peppered cheese, wild arugula, Pico de Gallo and homemade vegetable picklings. You can even opt to add a Boston lobster for RM30 or a seared duck liver for RM40.
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As you enjoy the feast of flavours in your mouth, sway to the beat of the live entertainment performances playing in the background too. Gastro Sentral plays host to comedy nights, jazz bands and live shows which is the perfect accompaniment to the gastronomical experience there.
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And to top it off, down some of the drinks from Gastro Sentral’s beverage list. The list consists of Starwood’s Wines of the World programme, which features Starwood’s Top 100 cocktails as well as local specialties. If wines or cocktails aren’t your thing, the restaurant specialises in boutique beverages and craft beers as well.
Hours: Sundays-Thursdays: 11am-12am, Fridays-Saturdays: 11am-1am
Address: 2, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2263 7434
Feature Image Credit: Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur


Prepare Your Stomachs (And Wallets), Shah Alam's Foodie Heaven Is Back This Weekend!

Listen up, foodies: one of Shah Alam’s biggest food festivals is back this weekend, so fill up your wallets and prepare your stomachs for the onslaught of sinful food coming your way!
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FoodMega Festival will be held on the 27th and 28th of August from 10am to 10pm, at Bulatan Bazarena, Stadium Melawati in Shah Alam. Over 200 food vendors will be setting up shop at the festival, so you’re definitely going to have a hard time controlling yourself with your food choices.
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Their previous installment of the food fiesta in April went down extremely well, with a record number of more than 100,000 dedicated foodies visiting the grounds and stuffing their faces with over 10,000 delectable dishes available at the time.

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What exactly will be there for me to eat this time, you may ask? Well, anything you could possibly want, that’s what. There will be cold-pressed juices, multiple burger joints, cheesecake, rolled ice cream, sushi, fried chicken, nachos, kebabs, churros, coconut shakes, Mediterranean rice, barbecues, takoyaki, matcha green tea, cold-brew coffees, pasta, the list is endless!
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Besides just having a smorgasbord of dining options for you, they’ll also be having fun hot air balloon rides if you aren’t afraid of heights, and creative art installations as well. You can also enjoy tons of cool live performances by local bands and artists like Almondque, Lea Ismail, Naptune, and Te’rap Boi. They’ll provide an open chill space for you to sit back, chow down on your food, and enjoy the atmosphere and music.
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Hint: apparently the fest is a great place to catch some Pokemon too! The festival this weekend will be your cheat days for the week, because you definitely won’t be able to stick to your diet at this food extravaganza. Check out FoodMega Festival on Facebook here for more information about the event!
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X'mas Promo: Be spoiled for choice with these 50+ dessert options, delivered in 4 hours

[This is a sponsored post with Cake Together.]
The final holiday season of 2021 is upon us, and many of us are gearing up for our socially-responsible gatherings.
Malaysians getting together usually means there’ll be food on the table, and with the spirit of Christmas in the air, Cake Together has curated a collection of 160+ Christmas treats, chosen for their aesthetic appeal and made by local artisanal bakers.
To help those of us who can’t make up our minds until the last minute, over 50+ of the desserts listed are able to be delivered within 4 hours, for orders made before 4pm. For those who prefer to plan ahead, you will likely be spoilt for choice when it comes to the Christmas offerings featured.

Special Deal: Use the discount code DISCOVERKL10 to get 10% off your Christmas orders!
Ornately decorated gingerbread houses are part and parcel of this season, and this example standing from Tepung & Gula can be sent over to your doorstep to spice up your celebrations.
A gingerbread house designed to appeal to both children and adults alike (RM75)
If you’re looking for something that’s easy to pick up and eat without needing the hassle of cutting a cake up, you can get a set of 9 Christmas themed cupcakes, a fruit and biscuit platter which features hazelnut lava chocolate cookies, or an assorted box to bring a variety of flavours and textures to share.
L-R: Decorated vanilla cupcakes by Buttercake Factory (RM128 for 9); Special Christmas platter by Cake Hub (RM120)
Handmade Christmas gift box with tiramisu, cream puffs, and cookies by Sweet Celsius (RM98)
For families with kids who adore Santa and his generosity with gifts, you can delight them further with Santa-themed cakes and desserts.
If Santa isn’t your thing, you can go with the popular reindeer theme or even just an elegant Christmas tree as a decoration on the cake itself.
L-R: 6-inch cheesecake from Kobo Bakery (RM78); 6-inch vintage style cake by Junandus, multiple flavours available (RM219)
L-R: Christmas tree cake by The Golden Whisk, available in 4 different flavours (starting from RM85); Reindeer cake made from chocolate with a rich cherry filling by Sweet Passion Premium Cakes (RM93)
We would be remiss when talking about Christmas desserts and skipping out on log cakes. Cake Together offers a selection that ranges from elaborately covered with decorations, to more simple, minimalistic styles.
L-R: Yule log cake from Eats and Treats Bakery, 6 inch (from RM88); 1 kg Espresso hazelnut log cake by Champignons Pâtisserie (RM148)
The right themed desserts are able to become the centrepieces of your dining table in line with this festive season, and bring their own version of joy. Most of these are meant for sharing with your friends and family, though if you decide to tackle them alone, we won’t judge you.
There are a lot more options that we were not able to highlight in this piece, so check out the Christmas Collection for yourself on Cake Together’s website here. Prices start from RM40 for the sweet treat, which means your desserts don’t have to make a massive dent on your budget.
Those looking for Christmas treats for office parties or gifts for business clients can Whatsapp Cake Together at +603 3310 0011 to enjoy bulk order discounts and multiple location delivery services.
If you’re looking for non-Christmas type cakes, Cake Together’s comprehensive cake marketplace covers a large range of flavours, and many of them with same-day delivery too. Get a special birthday cake, top it up with some flowers delivered to your doorstep, or just fulfil your cravings of the day.
For anyone wanting to give this a try, use the discount code DISCOVERKL10 to get 10% off.
Feature Image Credit: Cake Together, featuring the gingerbread house from Tepung & Gula and the Giant Gingerman dessert platter from Little Collins


This Cold Pressed Juice Supposedly Lasts 30 Days. We Put Its Expiration Date To The Test.

You would likely wear a look of disgust on your face at what you’re about to hear next. We drank 30-day-old juice as part of an experiment. Got your attention yet?
It all started when we chanced upon a juice brand which claimed to have a freshness storage period of a month. Jussu Juice is a cold pressured juice manufacturer in Malaysia and their juices are made through the process of High Pressure Processing.
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What this does is produce a cold pressed juice which has never been heated and it’s an environmentally-friendly process which maintains the original taste and colour of fruits and vegetables. The process also helps to keep the freshness of the juice for up to 30 days by keeping the bacteria within a safe level. Through this technology, Jussu Juice is able to produce juices that has a longer shelf life as compared to other cold pressed juices out there.
Noting Jussu Juice’s 30 day freshness storage period, we decided to put it to the test.
To add a little bit of fun to the experiment, we got juices from other major cold pressed juice brands in Malaysia and recorded their collective changes throughout the month as well. It is important to note though that these juices do not claim to have a best by date of a month. In this article, they are merely used as a visual comparison against Jussu Juice. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy watching juices gradually going bad over time?

For the experiment, the cold pressed juice brands used were Jussu Juice, Juice D’ Fruitz, LifeJuice and La Juiceria. All of the juices were kept refrigerated for 5 weeks and were only taken out from the fridge once a week for several minutes as we noted the changes that has occurred.
And so, the experiment begins!
Week 1
Jussu Juice

Appeared cloudy, but upon shaking, returned to normal juice consistency.

Juice D’ Fruitz

Passion fruit seeds has sunk to the bottom of the bottle for the Tropical Glory drink.

LifeJuice

The passion fruit seeds from the Pasion Digestive Aid drink has sunk to the bottom of the bottle.
Slight sedimentation can be observed at the bottom of both bottles.

La Juiceria

Juices did not appear to have a cloudy consistency.

Week 2
Jussu Juice

Slight cloudiness can be seen in both drinks, but upon shaking the bottles, the juices returned to a normal juice consistency.

Juice D’ Fruitz

The passion fruit seeds within the Tropical Glory drink has risen to the top of the bottle, just below the bottle cap.
Both juices appear slightly murky with some sedimentation at the bottom of the bottles.

LifeJuice

Both drinks have a clear appearance, save for the heavy sedimentation at the bottom of the bottle.
Slight moulding can be observed within the bottle of the Pasion Digestive Aid drink.

La Juiceria

Both juices had a cloudy appearance and there is heavier sedimentation at the bottom of both bottles, as compared to the previous week.

Week 3

The fridge began to stink of rotten fruits.

Jussu Juice

Both juices had a slightly cloudy appearance.

Juice D’ Fruitz

Both bottles had expanded slightly due to fermentation of the juice.

LifeJuice

The sedimentation at the bottom of the bottles had a darker appearance and the mould is slightly thicker than the week before.

La Juiceria

Both juices had a slightly darker appearance.

Week 4

All of the bottles have a sticky feel to them.

Jussu Juice

The sedimentation thickened slightly in the orange Fuel drink.

Juice D’ Fruitz

Both bottles had expanded more, as compared to the previous week.

LifeJuice

Mould appearred to have filled the bottles almost completely.

La Juiceria

Both juices had an unnatural appearance, in terms of its colour.

Week 5

 The stench in the fridge had reached an all-time high. We got evil glares from our co-workers.

Jussu Juice

Sedimentation has now filled almost 1/4 of the bottle.

Juice D’ Fruitz

Bottles have expanded at an alarming rate over the past week and by touching it alone, we feared it might leak, or worse: explode.

LifeJuice

The Pasion Digestive Aid drink has turned an unnatural yellow shade. There is also a significant change in colour for the Salad In A Bottle Fat Burner drink which has taken on a rusty brown shade.

La Juiceria

There appears to be no significant changes in the level of sedimentation as compared to the previous week.

Time For The Taste Test
By the 4th and 5th week, we received glares from other co-workers whenever we took the juices out from the fridge to note its changes. It’s clear that the stench and the appearance of the juices were nasty. Will we do this experiment again? Probably not. The stench in the fridge is not something we would gladly go through again, thank you very much.
Now the time has arrived for us to finally drink the juices. I personally did not taste Jussu Juice’s juices but my colleagues did the deed for me. Yes, I did fear for their safety and observed them closely as they drank the juices. No, they did not die.
In fact, they mentioned how the juices did not taste odd albeit the slightly cloudy appearance. What was interesting to note though was how Jussu Juice did not alter much in appearance throughout the experiment, as compared to the rest. Just remember to give the bottle a good shake prior to consumption and you’re good to go. The flavour of the drinks were still strong and perhaps the only thing that was lacking was the smell—both drinks only had a subtle smell to it.
Final Verdict
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Most cold pressed juices have a best by date of anywhere between a day to a week and that’s what makes Jussu Juice stand out from the rest. In fact, it’s pretty much standing between the gap of fresh cold pressed juices and UHT fruit juices bought from the supermarket. This would then make High Pressure Processing cold pressed fruit juices an ideal option for those who wish to have fresh juices but do not wish to drink them immediately.
The only thing which was lacking in the Jussu Juice juices was its smell and if you are able to look past this, it can be a drink worth trying. As long as the drink remains unopened, it is able to withstand 30 days. Best part is, you don’t have to worry about consuming them immediately and can have them within the month.
Jussu Juice
Website: Jussu Juice
Tel: 03-8725 4888


Ooey Gooey S'Mores Cookies And More From @the_cookiesbar (August 2020)

We’ve been tempted by @the_cookiesbar for a while now and when we saw her new Matcha Mania cookies, we knew it was time to take the plunge to order.
We got ourselves a custom combo of 4 Dark Choc Chunks Cookies, 4 Brown Butter S’mores Cookies, and 4 Matcha Mania Cookies for RM86. You can also ask the cheerful baker, Catherine for customised boxes based on your preferences.
Dark Choc Chunks Cookies: We’re always looking for a good ratio of choc to cookie for the classics, and this one fulfilled that basic criteria. One of Catherine’s strengths is definitely her cookie texture, and it also shines here. We had ours freshly reheated from the oven (as recommended by the baker), and we’d definitely advocate for that too!
Catherine handmakes the matcha chunks that go into the Matcha Mania cookies!
Matcha Mania Cookies: The Matcha Mania cookies are a bit unusual visually, you can see that the mottled 3 parts, besides the homemade matcha chunks. Using a brown butter base (we’re starting to think that this should be mandatory for all cookies), the cookie is a combination of matcha, vanilla and black sesame dough, on top of matcha chunks. Our in-house matcha lover wanted more of a kicking matcha taste, but for everyone else, this is a very yummy cookie to have, without being overwhelmed by the usual matcha bitterness. We love the texture and chewiness too.
The marshmallow is AMAZING with the rest of the cookie. 100% will order again for this.
Brown Butter S’mores Cookies: Guys, we saved the best for last because this cookie is a solid 9/10 for us, and the only reason why we left 1 point off is just because we believe there’s always room for improvement. Besides that, this cookie has a perfect combination of texture from the fluffy marshmallow, crispy graham cracker and the chewy cookie dough itself. It’s the only cookie on the menu without sea salt flakes, but we didn’t even notice its absence because they weren’t even too sweet. Which was a bit shocking seeing as there’s a huge melty bit of marshmallow right in the center.
 “Oh I don’t even like s’mores cookies, I’m just giving this one a chance,” one of us said. Well, she’s a full convert now for this one.
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This Kiosk In KL Specialises In "Cow Dung Tarts" That's Totally Not Sh*tty At All

The next time someone filled with rage tells you to go eat sh*t, you could perhaps do it—figuratively of course.

Haijoox CowDung is the latest pastry trend to hit KL and though its mascot and desserts are shaped after dung, it’s totally not sh*tty at all.

The Cow Dung Tarts are as its name implies, shaped like cow excrement but it’s in fact a combination of a cake and a tart and comes in flavours like Oreo Cheese, Matcha Cheese, Chocolate Cheese, Tiramisu Cheese and Blueberry Cheese.

Each cow dung tart is basically a hollow tart which has been piped with the luscious, decadent cream cheese.

Besides the famous Cow Dung Tarts, Haijoox also sells beverages that you can pair with your pastry.
In line with the cheese theme, you can expect drinks like Cheese Tea, Matcha Cheese Tea and more.
Not into “sh*t”? Why not try out Haijoox’s 10 layer parfaits instead? That’s a crazy amount of cream layers within a cup.

On top of that, there’s also the bestselling Oreo Eggettes with Softserve.

Haijoox CowDung Tart
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: TL.1.107.00, Pavilion Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Haijoox CowDung Tart
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Faiz Subri's Tweet Of His FIFA Puskas Award Acceptance Speech Fills M'sians With Pride

When Faiz Subri scored a physics-defying freekick in early 2016, Malaysians were filled with immense pride for the Penangite footballer. When he accepted the FIFA Puskas award yesterday, we could have said that we saw it coming. After all, that was how much we believed in him.
Faiz’s goal was submitted for evaluation last year and it came as no surprise that he scored nearly 60% of the total votes. Faiz arrived in Zurich on Monday and he later attended the FIFA Football Awards 2016. Faiz was also able to meet his idol Cristiano Ronaldo during the event.
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Upon accepting his award, Faiz tweeted out his acceptance speech that has garnered more than 13,000 retweets and upwards of 5,800 likes. He thanked the management of the Penang team, his coaches, team mates, staff, PFAM, family members, fellow Malaysians and everyone around the world for their support.

I'm so nervous,lucky I can find this on my cellphone…Thank You everyoneMalaysia Boleh and Haria Penang Haria pic.twitter.com/SYPIghw9gk
— faizsubri13 (@faizsubri131) January 9, 2017

His tweet proved how he, like everyone else, was nervous too and he had a note of his acceptance speech on his phone. In fact, he posed a candid moment on stage when he looked through his phone for this very speech as he stood at the podium.
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The 29-year-old mentioned how it has never crossed his mind that he would arrive at this level and be able to stand tall amongst world class footballers. Faiz is the only Asian to have ever attained this award and Malaysians are applauding him for his victory.
One Twitter user shared: “That was the coolest speech ever. Congrats! Who is the winneeerrrr!!! FAIZ!!!”
Another mentioned how it is normal to be nervous. “It’s alright, bro. Raising the flag at an assembly is already nerve-wracking enough, what more giving a speech upon accepting a world-class trophy?! Congratulations!”
Check out Faiz’s winning goal below:

Feature Image Credit: Faiz Subri Twitter


Happ Café Is Pretty Much The Happ-iest Place In Tropicana—You Can Even Get Flowers Here

Some of us might have dreamt of walking through a field of beautiful flowers while on vacation. While Happ Café is not filled completely with blossoms, it’s close enough. This café meets florist in Tropicana Avenue is aptly named Happ, as it is after all a place which radiates warmth and joy.

This 2-storey cafe follows a concept of wooden furnitures and it has a minimalistic appeal to it. There’s even a cabin within the café…surrounded by flowers, mostly roses. Why not buy a bouquet for a loved one while you’re here because you can DIY the hand bouquets yourself.

The decor mostly incorporates wooden bars and furniture, but there is also a specific corner which further radiates happiness. This station contains some light reading material that guests can borrow during their time here. There is also a section where customers can purchase postcards, stickers, envelopes as well as number painting material.
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When it comes to food, their meals are adorable creations. There’s the chamomile honey cake which is intrically designed and features a daisy, bee and even a honeycomb! This one is a hit among the crowd and it is not just because of its appearance, but its taste as well.
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Not only that, the Ispahan cake is definitely a good treat too and it features roses, raspberries and lychee ingredients; making this a delicious and aromatic snack.
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If you love the colour green, you can opt for the cendol cake paired with a green tea latte.
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If you are looking for a new café to visit, this quaint spot in Tropicana Avenue might just be a place you’d like to pay a visit to. If not for its adorable decor and flowers, then for its equally attractive meals.
Happ Café
Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Address: P-G-09, Tropicana Avenue, Persiaran Tropicana, Petaling Jaya
Website: Happ Café
Feature Image Credit: Smashpop


BREAKING: The First Ever Husky Café In KL Officially Opens And Our Hearts Are Melting

If you’ve ever stepped foot in the famed huskitory café in Malacca, you might have found yourself not wanting to leave. How could you, with the husky’s large eyes pleading for you to stay.

Well, now there’s a new husky café in Kelana Jaya so you don’t have to make the hour-long drive down to Malacca (unless you want to :P).

Termed Huskiss Café, you’ll be able to dine here and play with the adorable, wide-eyed furkids too. The café will be having its soft launch on October 1st, from 11am-9pm.

There are 6 sessions in total:

Session A: 11am-12.30pm

Session B: 12.30pm-2pm

Session C: 2pm-3.30pm

Session D: 5.30pm-7pm

Session E: 7pm-8.30pm

Session F: 8.30pm-10pm

To book your timeslot, give the team a call or drop them a message on Facebook and book a place for yourself and a loved one. Do note that you should arrive 10-15 minutes before your booked session.

The huskies are ready to mingle with their new human friends and you’re bound to have a pawsome time. So, question is, who’s going?! 😉

Huskiss Café

Hours: 11am-9pm, daily

Address: Zenith Corporate Park, 80-G, Block G, Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya

Website: Huskiss Café

Tel: 03-7887 3109

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Relive Your Childhood Memories And Go Crazy With The Water Gun At SongkRUN 2017

In Malaysian tradition, we would often pour water on our friends whenever it’s their birthday. It’s just a fun and friendly way to celebrate an occasion, and in Thailand, this idea is brought to life through a festival known as Songkran. Songkran is actually an iconic festival in Thailand which is meant to celebrate the Thai New Year in April of every year. The reason for Songkran is to cleanse the old and bring in the new, as well as to usher in the good fortune.
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Due to this famous festival, SongkRun was born in Malaysia and it has been ongoing for a few years now. With their success earlier this year, the festival will be back in 2017 and they are expecting even more participants to join in the fun. It’s truly a one of a kind experience where you would be drenched from head to toe as you chase people around with water guns.
Image Credit: SongkRUN Facebook
Image Credit: SongkRUN Facebook
What makes this run even more exciting are the pitstops. There aren’t just one or two obstacles, but five in total to provide entertainment for everybody. There’s the classic Water Fountain, bubbly Foam Party, Rainbow Tunnel, Rain Shower and last but not least, the Fire Brigade.
Image Credit: SongkRUN Facebook
Image Credit: SongkRUN Facebook
There will also be a deejay playing top hits during the event so that would no doubt amp the excitement levels even more! Each participant will receive a t-shirt, medal, waterproof pouch and wristband for participating. The Shooter pack on the other hand will entitle participants to an additional water gun which they can fill up at designated water filler stations in each obstacle track.
Unfortunately, you can’t bring your own water gun for safety purposes, so just go ahead and get yourself the Shooter pack instead. We guarantee you won’t regret it! Prices for the event are between RM88-RM155 and the pre-sale for the tickets will begin this month.
SongkRUN Water Run
When: March 26, 2017
Where: MAEPS Serdang
Info: SongkRUN Malaysia
Feature Image Credit: SongkRUN Facebook page


【新甜品】推荐！从国外引进的超蓬松Dutch Baby Pancake 就在Mango Cottage

这次想介绍大家一款新甜品，就在许留山旗下的新开张甜品店 Mango Cottage！ 大家都知道许留山出名芒果甜品吧，吃过的人一定知道其甜品水准。而这家新开的Mango Cottage相信能够为你带来更美好的体验。

好啦，废话不多说。今天要介绍的甜品叫做 Dutch Baby Pancake 啦！是一款从国外引进的新甜品哦！这款Pancake共有甜咸两种口味可选择，分别是Classic Dutch Baby（原味）、Exotic Fruit Dutch Baby（满满水果）、以及 Chicken Fillet Dutch Baby（鸡块大餐口味）。

Pancake烤得非常酥软，金黄色的表皮看起来十分诱人。吃起来非常蓬松还有浓浓的奶油香味，搭配新鲜草莓、芒果、或炸鸡块、薯泥、沙拉，真的超丰富啦！而且，Pancake是现点现做的，所以需要等上15分钟才能享用热腾腾新鲜出炉的甜品哦~

看看照片，是不是已经流口水了呢？
此外，他们也推出了新品饮料，是一款以双层为概念的「T-REX暴龙杯」！一层是吃的，一层是喝的哦~超方便的。 暴龙杯下层是装鲜果饮料，而上层是装着各种港式小吃，你可以选择Mango Salsa Nacho、炸鸡粒或咖喱鱼蛋。 一口饮料，一口小吃，十分享受呢！
饮料份量也蛮大的，价钱才只需RM13！

不过，如果你想尝试这两种新品，就要看清楚啦。「Dutch Baby Pancake」只在【Mango Cottage】；而「T-REX暴龙杯」则会【许留山】和【Mango Cottage】同步推出！
这些新品只会推出至 2016年12月31日~
还有，每逢星期二的下午3pm 至 6pm,只需堂食任何消费就可以免费获得一份”Classic Dutch Baby Pancake”哦！
还在等什么？快约你的朋友一起来Mango Cottage 吧！
地址：No. 49, Jalan Radin Tengah, Business Zone J6, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
营业时间：周一 至 周日 12.30pm-10.30pm
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We determine whether Ketam Viral was indeed a viral sensation, here’s what we tried out

When it comes to seafood, you would usually find some of the best seafood dishes at restaurants that are situated closer to the sea.
But Ketam Viral, that’s deeper within mainland Malaysia, promises “Really Good Crabs”, we had to try them out for ourselves, to see whether their crabs are, in fact, really good.
When we reached the restaurant, that’s located on the first floor of Sunway Gandaria in Bangi, Selangor, we were ushered by Chef Rathnor, the head chef with over 20 years of cooking experience, to one to two spacious private rooms for us to dine at.
Shortly after we settled down, food started to flow in.

They served us a total of 5 dishes which includes their Salted Egg Crab (RM290 for two XXL-sized crabs), Ketam Manickam (RM133), Crab Lotus Bao (RM42.50), Oyster Thermidor Terasi (RM80.50), and Kari Nyonya Melaka with Merah Malabar fish (RM185.50).
On top of that, they also served us their Sarang Si Tempua High Tea Set (from RM129.50) that came with the Siakap Laksa Lemak Kantan, Pisang Cak Lempong, Lepa Sang Ketam, Pulut Kuning Rending Daging Kapitan, Lotus Biscoff Brownies, Sago Bunga Telang, Siakap Sambal Bao, and Cucur Udang Moringa.

As for drinks, we were served a jug of Kecil-kecil Si Cili Padi, a refreshing drink consisting of bird’s eye chilli, mint leaves, and basil seeds that worked as a palate cleanser between dishes.
Before we got to clawing down our food, we put on the Ketam Viral-branded plastic bibs to ensure our clothes are not stained from the mess we’re about to inflict on this dinner table.

Plastic gloves are only provided upon request in order to reduce waste.
Starting our meal off with the Salted Egg Crab, we liked how the flavour was quite pronounced. The larger XXL-sized crabs, flown in fresh from Indonesia, meant that there’s a lot more meat in the claws too.
Next, we tried the Ketam Manickam, a Sri Lankan-style dish where Sea Crabs are cooked in moringa and curry leaves on top of masala, among other spices.
While the dish was more on the spicier side, it did not overpower the overall taste and fragrance of the herbs it was cooked with.

Also, unlike Mud Crabs, Sea Crabs are much thinner, tend to have less meat, and have thinner shells, making them much easier to crack.
When we asked the chef whether it’s possible for customers to request the Ketam Manickam dish to be cooked with Mud Crabs instead, he mentioned that during the R&D process, they deduced the Mud Crab’s flavour is not suitable for such a dish.

Other than the crabs we also gave the Oyster Thermidor Terasi, which consists of oysters flown fresh from Australia and Ireland with baked cheese thermidor, garlic toum, and Thai sriracha sauce.
We found the dish to be a tad bit salty, but a dripping a bit more sriracha sauce helps bring down the saltiness quite a fair bit.

Next, we had the Crab Lotus Bao topped with mango puree and a slice of deep fried lotus on top. We like how the mango puree compliments the crab meat patty well, giving us a mix of sweet and savoury while the fried lotus adds to the crunch.
As for the Kari Nyonya Melaka, it’s made using ingredients like turmeric, lemongrass, tamarind, and chillies.
Our chef served the dish with Ikam Merah Malabar (RM185.50) as the main protein, but if customers want, they can opt for Kepala Ikan Merah (RM180.50), Kepala Ikan Kerapu (RM170.50), Siakap (RM75.50), Kerapu (RM175.50), Bawal Emas (RM135.50), or bring in their own fish to have it cooked (RM65/kg).
The size of our dish was quite big, and it was enough to comfortably feed all five of us. We liked how the fish was quite meaty and tender, as it flaked when we scooped it out of its bowl.

Once we were done with the main course, we moved on to their Sarang Si Tempua High Tea Set. What stood out to us was the Pisang Cak Lempong and Lotus Biscoff Brownies.
The Pisang Cak Lempong with biscoff dodol dip gives a satisfying crunch with every bite, while the Lotus Biscoff Brownies were warm and chocolaty, and their sweetness makes them a great snack to end our hearty seafood meal with.

Currently, Ketam Viral has only one outlet, but the chef mentions that there is a possibility of expanding to other states when it’s time.
Ketam Viral
Location: 1-11, Sunway Gandaria, 2, Jalan Pusat Bandar, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Operating hours: 11:30AM to 11PM daily (until 5PM on Tuesdays)
Website: https://ketamviral.restaurant/


180种口味的奶昔店Shakeaway在大马开设了亚洲首家分店啦！

Shakeaway是全世界规模最大的奶昔公司！他们所提供的奶昔有超过180种口味，而最特别的是，你还可以亲自调配自己喜欢的口味哦～
Shakeaway的奶昔都是采用新鲜的食材现场制作给顾客的，而奶昔里的水果也都是当天早上准备的，所以非常新鲜！
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Shakeaway的奶昔有两种size—Regular和Large。此外，你还可以选择用香草冰淇凌或是零脂肪酸奶冰淇淋（fat free frozen yogurt）来制作你的奶昔。
来到Shakeaway的重头戏当然就是选择奶昔的口味啦！
这里的奶昔口味太多，包括软糖、Chesse Cracker和柠檬口味，如果你想来点更特别的，还有姜和Honey Star口味等等，简直是多到让你不知从何下手！

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Shakeaway还推出了你绝对没喝过的蛋糕口味系列，如百香果起司蛋糕，巧克力布朗尼和twiggies等等。
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还有Soda Shakes系列也是超有特色的！例如Coca-cola奶昔、red bull奶昔、sprite奶昔、root beer奶昔，光听就觉得很特别了对吧？
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但是其中最让小编感兴趣的就是洋葱奶昔啦！洋葱和奶昔真是前所未闻的组合~试过的网友，不妨在这留言和大家分享一下那是怎样的口味哦！
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Shakeaway除了有冰的奶昔，他们也有提供热的奶昔。不想喝冷的，就和店员说你要热的吧！
Shakeaway在欧美和中东国家都有分店，而每个国家都会有加入了当地特色的口味。
而马来西亚当然也不例外啦~大马的Shakeaway推出了榴莲、榴莲起司蛋糕、Milo和Santan Gula Melaka等大马人所熟悉的口味哦！
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其中名为Haris的奶昔只有在马来西亚才有！Haris奶昔是Teh tarik再加上pulut inti和花生糖的口味，是不是很特别啊？
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看到这里，你是不是也很想尝试这些特别的奶昔呢？Shakeaway除了奶昔（milkshakes），还有冰沙（smoothies）和酸奶冰淇淋甜点（frozen yogurt desserts）。
如果你就在The Curve附近，不妨到Shakeaway去喝杯你自己调配的奶昔吧！
现在Shakeaway还推出了积点卡，只要你盖满10个印章，你就可以免费一杯奶昔了。
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Shakeaway Malaysia
地址：The Curve , Mutiara Damansara , 47800 Petaling Jaya , Malaysia.
营业时间：10am-10pm, 星期一至日.
面子书：ShakeawayMalaysia
网址：Shakeaway Malaysia


【新鲜点心快速宅配到你家】 Jen's x Ezy Food，让你轻松吃到美味的点心哦！

想吃点心又不能去到餐厅吃？或者想吃点心却懒惰出门？其实现在科技越来越发达，现在我们只要透过Ezy Food的美食外送服务就可以舒舒服服地在家/办公室享用美味又热腾腾的餐点啦！
Ezy Food 其实是一家美食外送公司而他们最近和Jen’s 的合作让大家都可以轻松吃到点心、包点和饮料了！从早上9点到晚上8点，你都可以透过他们的网址订购热腾腾或者冷藏的点心。所以无论你是想要当下吃或者第二天才吃，他们都已经为你设想好了。
为了体验点心快递的服务，小编们就亲自尝试了从Ezy Food 网站下单。不到一个小时，大家的订单就已经完整送到公司了！

大家的点心都是装在两个大的褐色纸袋。里面除了点心，Jen’s 还提供了辣椒酱和筷子。

他们家的烧卖还不错吃。内馅蛮弹牙可口的而且重要的是皮薄馅多。让你每咬一口都会有肉而不是只剩下外层的烧卖皮。

接下来，吃点心又怎么能少了糯米鸡呢？小编们都一致认为糯米鸡的鸡块如果是没有骨头的会更好一些。但是整体来说，Jen’s的糯米鸡是很饱肚子之外也不会太咸。

轮到 Jen’s 的包子啦！小编先和大家说一下他们家的『传统手工大包』。他们家大包的分量真的很大啦！大到足以让女生吃一个当午餐也没有问题啦～而且他们大包的内馅也很好吃。只是对小编的同事来说，唯一美中不足的就是外皮有点太厚了。

他们家的叉烧包、麦片馒头和奶油玉米包是普通包子的尺寸。而且味道还不错哦～如果不想吃点心，吃包点也是不错的选择。或者将包点当成午茶点心也是不错啊！

他们家还有其它很多点心和包点而小编们就吃了这些点心和包点啦！而餐点的最后，小编们也喝了 Jen’s 提供的饮料。小编们选择的是黑豆浆和海底椰雪耳。饮料的味道还不错哦！喜欢喝得健康一点的，小编们推荐大家可以试喝黑豆浆。
目前，Jen’s 正在做着促销。只要你的订单超过RM35，运费就只要RM2。如果超过RM50，运费就只需要RM1。除此之外，超过RM15的订单就可以免费一杯饮料，RM35以上就有两杯而RM50以上就有3杯免费的饮料啦！
是不是超值的？明天的午餐就是点心啦～
专页：Jen’s | 网址：Jen’s x Ezy Food
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【本周必玩大全】05/12-11/12你不可错过的精彩活动！

本文为你精挑细选了本10个周最酷炫有趣的活动！想知道吉隆坡每周哪里有好玩的朋友，别忘了关注我们 Discover KL哦！Discover KL 每周一都会推出『本周必玩大全』，告诉你吉隆坡游山玩水的好去处！
1. Riwayat
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由Theatrethreesixty所呈现的Riwayat是一部描写我们的童年回忆并探索逐渐被人们遗忘的传统的一部戏剧表演。这次他们将在吉隆坡知名的法式面包房Tommy le Baker演出哦！
日期时间: 08-11／12／2016, 8.30pm-10pm
地点: Theatrethreesixty at Tommy Le Baker, A-1-5, Viva Residency, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
更多详情，请点击: Riwayat

2. Daedelus + local support by alextbh, Vmprmyth, reesh9000 & CEE
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Daedelus，又名为Alfred Darlington，是来自美国加利福尼亚的一位非常有才华的电音DJ。任何音乐经过他的巧手都会变成超酷超好听的电音舞曲！派对动物们就不要错过他这个礼拜五的表演啦！
日期时间:  09／12／2016, 10pm-3am
地点: Under9
更多详情，请点击: Daedelus
3. Jiro KL & FWD presents TIGA in KL
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TIGA是来自加拿大的知名DJ和音乐制作人。他以他前卫和创新的音乐风格而备受欢迎，至今他以推出了三张个人专辑。想看他的表演的朋友，就不要忘了在这个礼拜五到Jiro KL喽！
日期时间: 09／12／2016, 10pm-4am
地点: Jiro KL
更多详情，请点击: TIGA in KL
4. RedParty Ft BoB Sinclar
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这个礼拜五吉隆坡真的是好音乐听不完！除了有刚刚为你介绍的美国和加拿大Daedelus和TIGA，还有来自法国的BoB Sinclar！他非常擅长House风格的音乐，喜欢House音乐的朋友记得到PLAY去看他的表演哦！
日期时间: 09／12／2016, 10pm-3am
地点: PLAY Club at the Roof
更多详情，请点击: RedParty Ft BoB Sinclar
5. Rantai Art Festival
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Rantai Art Festival终于迎来了他们的创办10周年啦！如果你不知道的话，Rantai是个非常多元的本地艺术节。在那里有许多好玩有趣的活动在等着你，包括电影放映、知名品牌Vans的鞋子设计工作坊、艺术品展等等！
日期时间: 10-11／12／2016, 10am-11pm
地点: Im4u Sentral, Puchong
Info: Rantai Art Festival
6. Nevermind The 90’s Nirvana Nevermind 25th Anniversary
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你是Nirvana的歌迷吗？还是你非常喜欢90年代的音乐？这个礼拜六The Bee即将在这个礼拜六举办Nevermind the ’90s，和一班喜欢Nirvana和90年代音乐的朋友一同庆祝Nirvana的Nevermind专辑25周年纪念日哦！
日期时间: 10／12／2016, 10pm-1am
地点: The Bee, Publika
更多详情，请点击: Nevermind The 90’s Nirvana Nevermind 25th Anniversary
7. Sri Petaling RM1 Opening Sales
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Le Pont Boulangerie即将在Sri Petaling开设他们的第一家分店了！而且他们还将举办一场超值的开业优惠活动哦！全场的各种面包、糕点和蛋糕都只要价RM1！
日期时间: 10／12／2016, 2pm-11pm
地点: Le Pont Boulangerie, Sri Petaling
更多详情，请点击: Le Pont Boulangerie Sri Petaling
8. Livescape and TWP pres. DJ Snake
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鼎鼎大名并和Skrillex、Major Lazer和Justin Bieber等大牌音乐家合作无数的DJ Snake终于要来到大马啦！这位曾获得Grammy奖的音乐鬼才即将在这个礼拜日于KL Live表演，大家可千万别错过啦！
日期时间: 11／12／2016, 9pm-2am
地点: KL Live
更多详情，请点击: DJ Snake In KL
9. Sausage Party
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想要在星空下边看电影，边听喝好和的特调鸡尾酒吗？Frisky Rooftop Bar这个礼拜将会播放Sausage Party哦！这个星期日就和家人朋友相约到那里喝酒赏电影，过个悠闲的周末吧！
日期时间: 11／12／2016, 7pm-1am
地点: Frisky Rooftop Bar, KL
更多详情，请点击: Sausage Party
Feature Image Credit: Rantai.org & Peatix