What to expect from Van Gogh Alive, an interactive expo in Bukit Jalil, open from Dec 2022

If you’re a fan of movies, or have been keeping up with the art industry, you’ll most likely come across Vincent Van Gogh, a highly influential artist hailing from the Netherlands.
Born in 1853, some of his well-known works include the Starry Night (1889, worth US$100 million), L’Allée des Alyscamps (1888, worth US$66 million), and Cafe Terrace at Night (1888, priceless), which are currently in possession by private collectors and museums.
Having said that, the organiser, Grande Experiences, and their partners KKLive and Gravitytai Co., aim to give Malaysians the opportunity to interact and experience some of Van Gogh’s masterpieces via their Van Gogh Alive exhibition in Bukit Jalil from December 17, 2022, until March 16, 2023.

Entry tickets are sold through the organiser’s website at RM75 for adults, while tickets for seniors citizens, and children are priced at RM68 per pax.
As of this writing, early bird tickets are no longer available, as Grande Experiences mentioned that more than 100,000 tickets had been sold.

Those keen on visiting the exhibition will need to buy regular tickets where they’re only able to attend from January 10, 2023, onwards.
Having said that, here’s what to expect from the Van Gogh Alive exhibition.

Walking in, you’ll first come across a room filled with sunflowers, which Van Gogh has often featured in many of his paintings, as it signifies gratitude.
Walking past the sunflower-filled room, you’ll find a large hall filled with Van Gogh’s biography, notable quotes, and a physical depiction of The Bedroom, one of his popular paintings.

There’s also a 5-minute sketch-along session. Here, you can learn how to recreate one of Van Gogh’s artworks by following the video tutorial shown in front.
Paper and pencil are already provided on the easel right in front of the screen, so you don’t need to worry about bringing your own stationery to take part.

Past the hall of fairy lights, is where you’ll enter another hall with animated Van Gogh paintings projected onto screens on both the walls and floors.
We found this room great for Instagram-worthy pictures because of the various backgrounds, and how everything is arranged.

Once you exit this part of the Van Gogh Alive exhibition, you’ll be led to the other side, where most of the interactive pieces are situated.

An example of an interactive art installation is the AI Artist Greeting, where you’re welcomed by an AI-generated video of Van Gogh’s portrait.
There’s also The Light of Hope, where animated sunflowers light up and turn to you when you hold a lantern close to the wall.

In the next section, you’ll run into the AI Self Portrait booth, where you can take a picture of yourself and have it turn into a Van Gogh-esque painting.
Once the portrait has been generated, which will take about 3 minutes, it will be shown on the display behind the camera.

You can even print out a physical copy of the AI-generated portrait at the counter in front for the price of RM25.
All-in-all, we felt that our tour of the Van Gogh Alive exhibition was quite an eye-opening experience as we got to interact with and get to know some of Vincent Van Gogh’s work.
We also learned a little more about the artist and his tragic past, dealing with severe depression before his passing in 1890.
Van Gogh Alive Exhibition
Location: Lot 3.29.00, Level 3, Pavilion, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Event date: December 17, 2022 until March 16, 2023.
Time: 10AM until 9PM daily
Website: https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/van-gogh-alive


【本周必玩大全】14/11至20/11的精彩活动！

是不是又在烦恼这个星期要去哪里玩呢？！别担心！小编已经为你搜罗了这一个星期的精彩活动。
想要知道KL每周不可错过的活动？请关注我们Discover KL 每个星期一的【本周必玩大全】！
这个星期，小编为大家准备了8个酷炫好玩的活动！
1.  Biggest “Full Moon Meditation” in KL
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大家知道11月14日将会有最大的月亮吗？这场冥想是不需要携带瑜伽垫的。只需要出席到现场就可以了！想在星期一晚上与大自然亲近？就到这活动来吧！是免费入场的哦～想知道更多详情，可以点击他们的网址。
地点：3498 Jalan Ampang Hilir 5, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 55000.

时间：7pm-9pm（11月24日）
联络电话：014-3932340 （请whatsapp这电话以获取详细地点和资料）
网址: Biggest “Full Moon Meditation” in KL
2. Banila Co Opening at Pavilion
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Banila Co有多一家分行要开在Pavilion啦！高达20%的折扣在店内的所有商品还有礼品赠送。喜欢用Banila Co的你，怎么可以错过呢？
地点：Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.
时间：10am-10pm （11月15日）
网址：Banila Co Opening at Pavilion
3. Era Mahathir
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敦马哈迪·莫哈末对我国的贡献良多！可是，你对他的贡献又知道多少呢？来参加这场活动，就能知道敦马和其他伟人在以前为大马的贡献和对现今社会的发展所打下的良好基础！
地点：Level 3 and 5 , IB Tower , 8 Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
时间：11am-7pm （星期二至六）11am-5pm（星期日）
网址：Era Mahathir
4. Boyz II Men Of Comedy
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想要在11月16日和17日晚上，大笑一场吗？Boyz II Men Of Comedy就是你该参加的精彩活动啦！Kuah Jenhan, Kavin Jay, Andrew Netto, Phoon Chi Ho and Papi Zak都会在这为你带来欢笑！这个星期就开心度过吧～
地址：Crackhouse Comedy Club KL, 1st Floor 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, TTDI, 60000 KL.
时间：9pm （11月16日和17日）
网址：Boyz II Men Of Comedy
5. Wine & Cheese Night –KL Expat Malaysia
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红酒爱好者，有你们的好康啦！只要RM150的入门票，你就能享受无限量的意大利红酒和起司。想知道更多详情，就点击他们的网址吧！相信你不会想错过这么棒的红酒盛宴～
地址：Manja, No.6 Lorong Raja Chulan, 50250, Kuala Lumpur, Old Malaya.
时间：7.30pm-10.30pm （11月17日）
网址：Wine & Cheese Night
6.  Jiro KL pres Eagles & Butterflies
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Eagles & Butterflies要在KL引爆Live音乐啦！Eagles & Butterflies其实是一名出生于英国的音乐制作人，Chris Barratt。想要知道他的音乐有多好听？就到Jiro KL支持他吧！
地址：Jiro KL, 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3 , Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
时间：10pm-4am （11月18日）
网址：Jiro KL pres Eagles & Butterflies
7. Pokemon Sun & Moon Official Launch Event
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宝可梦的热潮在大马刮起了一阵旋风！现在宝可梦正式在大马举行他们的第一场活动。在这里绝对可以勾起你对宝可梦的回忆～
地址：KDU Damansara Jaya Campus
时间：10am-6pm （11月19日和20日）
网址：Pokemon Sun & Moon Official Launch Event
8. Soroptimist Food & Fun Fiesta
Image Credit: Soroptimist International Region Of Malaysia
美食和玩乐的组合配上有意义的捐款活动让你这个周末玩Fun天！这周末的美食节除了让人享受美食和尽情玩乐之余，也是想要帮助Soroptimist Internation获得筹款！而这组织是为了帮助女性而在进行的。享受美食之余还能做善事，让你这个周末过得很有意义呢！
地址：Bukit Damansara Community Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
时间：10am-7pm （11月19日和20日）
网址：Soroptimist Food & Fun Fiesta
Feature Image Credit: Tim Chew, rappler.com


Lalapop lets the party be-Gin with their alcoholic ice creams at Lalaport

If you’re a sweet tooth, you’re probably no stranger to Frozen, a popular artisanal ice creamery, specialising in ice cream creations jointly created with MasterChef Australia’s Christy Tania.
Currently, Frozen has three outlets across PJ and KL, with one in Bangsar, Paradigm Mall, and The Linc respectively.
On June 24, 2022, Frozen launched its sister brand, Lalapop and opened its first alcoholic-infused ice cream outlet at Lalaport, Bukit Bintang.
With this being my first time at Frozen, and my first time trying alcoholic-infused ice cream, I was pretty excited to broaden my palate.

Before trying the different flavours of their ice cream, we had the opportunity to chat with the founder of Frozen.
He shared that together with the launch of the fourth outlet, the brand also launched their new series, the Notti and Nice series.
The Notti series consists of alcoholic flavours, whereas the Nice series consists of non-alcoholic flavours.
As of this writing, the brand currently has 10 alcoholic flavours and eight non-alcoholic flavours. However, the menu will be revamped and new flavours will be added in each month.
Flavours of alcohol
With various flavours to try and equipped with small spoons, we took our picks of the ice creams recommended by the confectioner.

In total, we chose to try:
Rum and Fat Raisin;Gin Milky Avocado;Notti Pecan;Frozen Margarita;Brandy Raspberry Cheesecake;Old Tree Musang King;Matcha & Sake; andDragonfruit Lychee Sorbet.

As our ice cream was being scooped, we could already tell from looks alone that every flavour was creamy and smooth.
What was surprising was that they kept their shape for the most part, because alcohol-infused ice cream generally tends to be much softer.
We deduced then that Lalapop had struck a nice balance between boozy and creamy.
Here’s the scoop
As we tried the flavours, we shared our thoughts and ultimately came to different conclusions, but more on this later. Starting with the Notti Pecan, we both found this to be the highlight of the show.

This ice cream consisted of browned butter, toasted pecans, and rich custard base infused with Scottish whiskey. It was easily the most delectable flavour among the rest.
According to my colleague, Joyce, it was also “beginner-friendly”, as the alcohol flavour isn’t particularly strong.
As durian lovers, we were excited for the Old Tree Musang King. However, it didn’t quite please our palates the way we expected.
The typical sweet, savoury, and creamy flavours of durian shone through, but believe it or not, we actually found it too rich for our liking.

Even just finishing one scoop of the ice cream had us struggling, and we had gotten two scoops, which in hindsight wasn’t a great idea.
All that being said though, it’s still a great ice cream flavour for those who adore durian. Our only advice would be to pace yourselves and curb the greediness for the king of fruits.
The Rum and Fat Raisin was your standard rum and raisin honestly, but the rum taste was quite strong in this one, so expect a slight bitter aftertaste.
If you like margaritas, you’d love the Frozen Margarita. The tequila in it was quite punchy, while the lime mostly stands out as the main flavour.
Because it’s also a sorbet, it felt like drinking an ice blended tequila, which not many bars do in the first place, Joyce shared.
Since Joyce is a big fan of matcha ice cream, she had a more opinionated thought on the Matcha & Sake.

According to her, this one actually doesn’t have the typical matcha richness, instead, it tastes more like green tea brew.
She found it nicely balanced, and the sake flavour brought forth a certain sweetness from the ice cream. To her, it’s refreshing like the margarita, but believes that it would be more of an acquired taste.
The Gin Milky Avocado wasn’t as strong as the other flavours, and surprisingly wasn’t as creamy as we’d expected. As someone who prefers milder flavours, I quite liked this one.
On the opposite end of the spectrum was the Dragonfruit Lychee Sorbet, which I found to be quite tangy.
Another ice cream flavour that was just a tad too strong for me was the Brandy Raspberry Cheesecake, which was more savoury than I’m used to.

Overall, we found the Notti alcoholic series to not be so naughty after all, because a majority of the alcoholic-infused ice creams tasted almost like regular ice creams.
Despite that, they were still able to give Joyce a buzz, though she reckoned it was due to her trying them on an empty stomach. I personally felt alright after the tasting session.
For those who are both sweet tooths and into alcohol, we’d say that Lalapop hits that sweet spot, especially with some of its more unconventional flavours.
Lalapop by Frozen @ Gourmet Street, Lalaport BBCC
Address: G70, Gourmet Street, LaLaport, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03-9775 0255
Website: https://instagram.com/lalapopbyfrozen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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It's Official: FamilyMart Has Launched Its Latest Outlet In Taipan, Subang Jaya!

If you’ve recently passed by Taipan in Subang Jaya, you might’ve seen the blue and green signboard of the familiar FamilyMart retail store.
We recently spotted the outlet which was still under the process of renovation.
Taking the place of the former The Grove restaurant, the new FamilyMart is set to be a new hangout spot for Subangites.
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On the morning of March 15th, FamilyMart officially opened its doors.
Back with classics like Japanese snacks, odens and ice creams, it’s the perfect place to stop by for a quick snack.
Besides the new outlet in Taipan, there’re also several others in Subang Jaya, including one in SS15 and another in Summit Mall USJ.
Image Credit: Instagram users @afifah.mansor, @konniechoo
So, who’s up to drop by the newly-launched FamilyMart outlet in Taipan? Let us know in the Facebook comment section!
Image Credit: Instagram user @_dearj26
FamilyMart Taipan
Address: 37-G, Jalan USJ 10/1, Subang Jaya
Website: FamilyMart Taipan
Feature Image Credit: @jeanyfc


ChubbeeCloud's New Menu: Boba Pearl Toasts, Nasi Lemak Toasts & More!

Since their grand launch in early September, ChubbeeCloud has been hard at work crafting their new menu and even recently temporarily updating their store décor according to the season.
Image Credit: ChubbeeCloud
For Halloween, their cheery Instagram-worthy section was traded for something dark and twisted, complete with creepy crawlies and black skulls.
The seasonal Gravedigger’s Milkshake was featured and it was a chocolate milkshake topped with handcrafted meringue ghosts, wiggly worms, mud and black-blood drenched pretzels.
Image Credit: ChubbeeCloud
This time around, ChubbeeCloud has launched their new menu and the central theme is boba pearls. According to Edmund of ChubbeeCloud, the team took roughly a week of R&D to formulate the pearls.

The Teh Tarik Boba Toast (RM10.9) is boba pearls sandwiched between white bread toasts. The bread was toasted for precisely 3 minutes and the team uses a special toaster (not your regular run-of-the-mill toaster) to accommodate thicker toasts like theirs. The resulting dish is bread with an enjoyable crust, which thankfully isn’t charred in the slightest. In fact, it’s more of a medium brown shade.

We would suggest having this as soon as it arrives as the liquid-based teh tarik boba pearls might soak through the bread and cause it to become soggy—this was the case with ours. As the pearls are encased mostly within the centre of the toast, it’s best to take a bigger bite and get right in there. We would have preferred the teh tarik taste to be a little more kaw as it wasn’t too strong. That being said, it’s mild enough even for those who aren’t huge teh tarik fans to enjoy.

The Brown Sugar Boba Toast (RM10.9) is next and this was the clear winner amongst the 2 flavours. The brown sugar pearls feature a slight hint of sweetness to it and we can see why it works so well with the toast. It tastes almost like having an original brown sugar milk tea beverage with a side of toast—classic.
We’re told that ChubbeeCloud will soon be releasing more flavours in their toast series and the frequency of release is once a week, beginning from December. As for the flavours, it’s of course, still a secret. 😉

Next, we had the Nasi Lemak Toast Sambal (RM12.9). To be frank, we initially weren’t too keen on the idea, especially since the nasi lemak food trend has been done to death. But what ChubbeeCloud does differently is ensure that the nasi lemak remains as the focal point of the dish, with the toasts as its supportive other half (as it should be). Put it this way, think of the dish as a Western meets Asian-style Big Breakfast.
Here’s a little pre-warning: the ikan bilis sambal is spicy (all 3 of us tried, just to make sure that it wasn’t just one person’s low tolerance of spice). We liked the flavours though—there’s not a strong ikan bilis flavour but the sambal has character of its own for being spicy. You’d likely enjoy this one if you like your sambal spicy. The dish is served with a side of salted egg cracker fries and it’s pretty darn addictive.

We found the boba pearls in the Boba Brown Milk Tea (RM12.9) to harden rather quickly and this is perhaps due to the fact that the drink is cold. Our tip would be to drink it as soon as it arrives (of course, after grabbing a quick shot for Instagram). The drink isn’t too milky, ideal if you’re not a fan of overly rich boba milk teas. In fact, it’s pretty light and refreshing, especially after having the savoury nasi lemak toast.
Finally, we also got to try the new flavours of the signature Magical Merricorn Milkshake (RM16). ChubbeeCloud launched with their Vanilla flavour—find out what we think about the original flavour here.
The Magical Merricorns now come in 2 new flavours: chocolate and strawberry. Both are made with milk, a generous amount of ice cream and to top it off, there’re the Froot Loops, unicorn meringue and rainbow sprinkles.
We enjoyed the chocolate milkshake better, perhaps because it’s a classic flavour after all. But in saying that, unfortunately both drinks weren’t very memorable, perhaps as our preference is still with the milk tea.
What we did enjoy from both drinks though is the crunchy toppings, particularly the Froot Loops. Enjoy this quickly as the cereal (naturally) absorbs the liquid and will turn soggy quicker than you realise. We’d suggest enjoying the toppings alongside the drink for the ultimate breakfast cereal experience. We anticipate this one being a hit amongst kids.

ChubbeeCloud Gift Experience Store & Café
Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays: 12pm-11pm, closed on Mondays
Address: 85-G, Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: ChubbeeCloud
Tel: 03-7733 7708


Wagyu More Review: Premium A5 Wagyu Beef Slices The Size Of Your Face

I’ve never seen a group of grown men excitedly pose with a platter of A5 wagyu beef before. That was, until last week’s Wagyu More launch at The Gardens.
“Quick, take a picture of me,” Keith said excitedly as the meats were displayed in front of us.

Admittedly, we’ve never seen cuts of marbled meat quite like the paper-thin ones at Wagyu More—they were as big as our faces!

The restaurant, which recently launched its flagship outlet at The Gardens mall, hails all the way from Hong Kong. The all-you-can-eat Japanese shabu shabu restaurant offers an unlimited supply of beef, pork, chicken, a variety of vegetables, hot food, sushi, meatballs, drinks and desserts.

In fact, there are over 50 different side dishes to sample, so definitely come hungry—like we did.
To start you off on your culinary adventure, first select your desired set:

Lunch Special Buffet RM36.80++ (available from 11am-5pm/weekdays)
Dinner Special Buffet RM44.80++ (available from 5pm-10pm/weekdays)
Weekend Lunch Buffet RM39.90++ (available from 11am-5pm/weekends)
Weekend Dinner Buffet RM47.80++ (available from 5pm-10pm/weekends)
Spanish Iberico Pork Buffet RM98.80++
Australian Wagyu Buffet RM148.80++
Japanese A5 Wagyu Buffet RM388.80++

Now, you’re ready to enjoy 2 different soup bases with your side dishes. There’re Kombu, Sukiyaki, Miso, Tomato, Pork Bone, Spicy Pork Bone, Kimchi and Japanese Curry bases to select from.
We tried the Sukiyaki and the Pork Bone Broth and both were pretty flavourful. If you’re a fan of broths with a spicy kick, the Sukiyaki is one worth having.
The Pork Bone Broth on the other hand is flavourful and has a fragrant and sweet aroma to it.
The staff members were actually pretty attentive and they constantly approached our table to assist in adjusting the hot pot temperature as well as add broth to the hot pot.

What we liked about the meats was how they were sliced paper-thin and this allowed for minimal cooking time. The beef required only 30 seconds in the boiling broth whilst the pork only needed 1 minute of cook time.
The wagyu beef is fatty and melts in the mouth. We would suggest a cook time of 20-30 seconds for that tender, chewy texture that is effortless.
“We handpick top quality ingredients as we strive to provide top notch dining experience for our customers”, Valerie Choo, Managing Director of Simply Awesome shared with us.

While it’s definitely well worth your money to savour as much cuts of meat as possible, it’s worth trying the meatballs too. There’s quite a wide variety and they are all well-iced to ensure its freshness.
Amongst the selections, our pick is the Cheese Fish Tofu.
It has a cheesy centre that just disintegrates in your mouth with a sweet-savoury fountain of gooeyness. It’s satisfaction with every bite and we took turns retrieving bowls of Cheese Fish Tofu from the buffet line.

The vegetable section consisted of numerous types of greens and there were even several different types of mushrooms to choose from.
We would suggest going for the vegetables like the pumpkin and mushroom as they go really well with the broth and you can avoid the dark greens which might turn soggy once cooked in the broth.

Though we were full to the brim, as the saying goes, there’s always room for dessert (even more room for good dessert at that). Cakes, ice creams, mochis and puddings are just some of the sweet treats available.
Cakes are served in bite-sized portions and there are 2 ice cream flavours to choose from: coffee and coconut.
Our team suggests combining both ice cream flavours together. It might sound like an odd combination but it works surprisingly well together.
Other options that we didn’t have the capacity to try out (but likely would give a go the next time around) are the jello shots-like mango and honeydew puddings as well as red bean, black sesame and pandan mochis.
Image Credit: Wagyu More
All in all, Wagyu More offers a more premium shabu shabu experience which is well worth its price point for the quality of food you’ll wind up enjoying.
Aside from buffets, the shabu shabu restaurant also serves weekday set lunches for single plate meats with choices of chicken, pork and beef, and free-flow of meatballs, vegetables, drinks, ice creams and desserts, with the price of RM28.80++, from 11am-5pm.
So, regardless of your capacity, you’ll find something to enjoy here.

Wagyu More
Hours: 11am-10pm, daily (last order at 9.30pm)
Address: T-216-B, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City
Website: Wagyu More
Tel: 03-2202 1811


You've Not Experienced Sekinchan Until You’ve Tried These 6 Unique Activities

What do you think of when we say Sekinchan? Paddy fields, seafood, the wishing tree and Pantai Redang are probably the first few things that come to mind. In fact, there’s more to this little village than that.
Here are some of the alternative (and definitely local) things you can do at Sekinchan.
1. Join a Fish Ball Making Workshop

Sekinchan is famous for its fresh seafood and fish products, but rather than just buying them from the market, why not learn to make your own?
At the heart of Bagan Fishing Village in Sekinchan is a family-owned business which sells fish-related products and holds workshops upon request. After a short briefing, you get to put your newly-acquired skills to the test by making your own fish balls, fish rolls and yong tau fu. You can even bring them home after the trip! Now that’s what we call fresh.

2. Learn to Mend a Fishing Net

Next to the river at Bagan Fishing Village, you can see fishermen repairing their nets. Some of them are happy to share this skill with willing travelers, and if you ask nicely they might even tell you their stories. It’s not something you can find in the big city.
Fixing a fishing net may not seem easy at first as there is a technique to weave the nets together. Once you see the pattern though, it can be pretty therapeutic.
3. See a Picture-Perfect Fishing Village

Sleepy and serene, the Bagan Fishing Village hides several fantastic spots for selfies and photography, if you know where. Just get off the beaten track and see what’s around the corner.
4. Escape from South East Asia’s Largest Indoor Maze

If you love a thrill, you can take part in a scavenger hunt at SK Maze. The largest indoor maze in South East Asia will have you racing against time or your opponent’s team to complete the mission. A few wrong turns and 60 minutes later, you’ll receive a small medal when you break free.
5. Try their Local Ice Kacang

After a full hour of being a “maze runner”, you’ll look forward to this tea break. There’s a local dessert shop that sells traditional ice kacang, a Malaysian dessert with shaved ice, drizzles of syrup and toppings. They also have an icy tropical concoction called Hawaii, which is layered with fruits at the bottom. Both equally sweet and refreshing, this is the time to relax and take your mind off the heat.
6. Watch the Sunset…Anywhere but Pantai Redang

Most people head to Pantai Redang to watch the sunset, but good luck trying to avoid the crowd! You’ll have a better view at a quieter section of the paddy fields. There’s something magical about watching Sekinchan’s iconic paddy fields illuminated by a golden shimmer.
Another gorgeous place to see the sunset is a remote beach not far from Pantai Redang. Away from tourists and bustling street stalls, you have a breathtaking sunset all to yourself, serenaded by waves crashing against the shore. Of course, you might not be able to find this unmarked spot unless you have someone with you who knows how to get there.

There you have it – a first-of-its-kind trip to Sekinchan guided by Chloe, a local expert from LokaLocal. If you’re thinking of trying these the next time you visit Sekinchan, do give her a shout!
LokaLocal is a Malaysian travel start-up whereby travelers can connect with locals, follow in their footsteps and explore the area the way they do. To discover a unique travel experience or become a local expert yourself, visit the LokaLocal website.
This article is written by Rachael Lum from Lokalocal, a startup that allows travelers to enjoy uniquely local experiences. Rachael is a writer, blogger, TV addict and bookworm suffering from insatiable wanderlust. She believes there is a story everywhere, if you look hard enough. The article is republished on Discover KL with permission.


The new adidas 4DFWD isn’t just a visual stunner, it’s a step up in running performance

It’s easy for the adidas 4DFWD to grab anyone’s attention. In fact, it’s rather difficult to not look away or not stare.
At first glance, the midsole is seemingly made out of a complex network of web-like connections. Upon closer inspection, you’d notice the 3D printed bowtie-shaped lattice structure throughout the midsole.
But all that shebang isn’t just for aesthetics or style. This 4D midsole technology is the latest and improved innovation from adidas in their efforts to create a more seamless and energy-efficient running experience.

The lattice structure wasn’t just created willy-nilly either, adidas apparently evaluated over five million variations of the lattice structure and combined 18 years of real-world athlete performance data to come up with this specific design.
How it’s supposed to work is, while running, the lattice is compressed in a skewed or angled way, such that when it expands again and becomes horizontal force, it propels the runner forward (as opposed to expanding back vertically/upwards like other usual midsoles).

The goal is to have less braking force, resulting in a smooth forward motion.

According to adidas, the 4DFWD (the FWD stands for “forward”, if you haven’t yet guessed it) provides 23% more cushioning than the previous 4D midsole generation (the 4D Run 1.0).
This would greatly help long distance or performance runners in increasing their overall endurance and comfort.
Other helpful features in the 4DFWD would be better traction and grip than its predecessor that was released in May 2021.

Traction is tricky with performance running; too little traction and there would be risk of slipping or sliding especially when accelerating or changing direction, too high traction and sudden or rapid stops may result in injuries such as inversion ankle sprains.
In general though, a good pair of running shoes should provide enough traction and grip for a variety of running surfaces and weather conditions, which is what this new Continental™ outsole promises.

The material and construction of this new version’s upper has taken into consideration certain drawbacks of the previous adidas 4DFWD from 2021.
Some of the feedback for last year’s model was that there was some lack of support in the sides, and the heel cup has almost no padding, which requires a much tighter lace for the fit to feel more solid.
In comparison, the new adidas 4DFWD has an all-new Primeknit+ and engineered mesh upper construction.

The Primeknit+ is made out of 50% recycled fibers and no virgin polyester, offering breathability and air circulation.
It still has a sock-like fit as before, but now it provides extra support and fits more snugly. The heel cup and collar have more padding, thereby protecting and securing the heel better.

In my weeks of testing it, I’ve grown to enjoy my runs a little more. I admit that I have been extra careful to not use it on muddy grounds or surfaces with tiny debris for fear of dirt getting caught in the lattice structure.
The 4DFWD lattice extends slightly on both sides of the forefoot and even wider past the heel, which means even more stable landings for every stride.

On various surfaces, there have been no heel slips, and the toe-off is easy and comfortable. The forward momentum that is bragged about by adidas feels actually quite instinctive, there’s no forced propelling.
To add, the shoes are made with bio-friendly materials and they make great conversation starters because the design is just so visually pleasing.

With its unique look, I won’t be surprised if becomes commonly worn by many non-runners either. I catch myself looking down at my feet many times just to admire them while walking.
The shoe that I have in these pictures is the Grey Five colourway for women. There’s also the Cloud White colourway for women; and the Carbon Cloud White, and Impact Orange iteration for men.
The all-new adidas 4DFWD, available via adidas running shoes, is priced at RM899 and is already available for purchase online and in stores.
adidas Malaysia
Website: https://www.adidas.com.my/en/4dfwd-running

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Oink！ Oink！猪肉料理来袭！11家雪隆区的餐厅让你品尝超好吃不油腻的猪肉！

一般大家想吃猪肉料理，想到的多数都是中餐厅吧？但是，最近越来越多西餐厅或者异国料理餐厅也开始以猪肉料理著名。
相信大家都很想知道究竟雪隆区有什么餐厅是有在贩卖好吃的猪肉料理吧？别着急！今天小编就是要为肉食控们介绍11家以猪肉为主食材的餐厅！
先说好，看了肚子饿的读者，别怪小编哦！因为小编自己的肚子也超饿的～
1. Anne Elizabeth
Image Credit: Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant
Image Credit: Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant
喜欢吃猪肉的你，Anne Elizabeth就是你不可错过的好去处啦！他们家一向以猪肉料理著名。除了熟食，想要自己烹煮猪肉料理的朋友，也可以到这里购买他们家新鲜和腌制入味的猪肉哦！
地址：No.1, Jalan Manis 4, Taman Segar, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

营业时间：12pm-11pm （星期日至四） ***星期五休息
联络电话：03-9130 0319
网址：Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant
2. Ante Kitchen & Bar @ Solaris Dutamas Publika
Image Credit: Ante Kitchen & Bar
Image Credit: Ante Kitchen & Bar
大家有听说过Ante Kitchen & Bar吗? 喜欢吃猪肉扒的你，相信应该不会陌生。他们家可是被投选为肉食控必去的好地点！尤其是他们家的碳烤猪扒更是到这必尝的美食之一。Ante Kitchen & Bar 除了在Publika，他们还有分店在1 Utama哦！
地址：No.9, A2, G1, SOLARIS DUTAMAS, JALAN DUTAMAS 1, 50480, W.P KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.
营业时间：11am-10pm （星期一至四）11am-11pm （星期五至六）11am-10pm （星期日）
联络电话：03-6206 3364
网址：Ante Kitchen & Bar
3. Buns & Meat
Image Credit: Buns & Meat
Image Credit: Buns & Meat
这家在Jakarta也有分行的猪肉餐厅是你吃猪肉汉堡的必去地点啦！位于吉隆坡的Buns & Meat，除了猪肉汉堡，还有让人流口水的叉烧和烧肉！真的是喜欢肉食控的天堂啦！
地址：72a Jalan Tasik Utama 7, Lake Fields Sg Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
营业时间：11am-12am （星期日至四） 10am-1am （星期五至六）
联络电话：03-9055 3378
网址：Buns & Meat
4. Crack Pork
Image Credit: Crack Pork
Image Credit: Crack Pork
小编必须承认一看见他们家的Porchetta时，小编就开始肚子饿了。烤的酥脆金黄的外皮和鲜嫩多汁的内层。想象你一刀切下那香脆的外层，是不是仿佛听见了那酥脆的咔嚓声音？光是看到这里，肚子都在打鼓了吧？！
地址：59G Jalan PJU 5/21 The Strand Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
营业时间：11am-5pm （星期三至一）***星期二休息
联络电话：012-207 3994
网址：Crack Pork
5. El Cerdo
Image Credit: El Cerdo & El Cerdito
Image Credit: El Cerdo & El Cerdito
El Cerdo在西班牙语的意思是猪的意思。他们家的料理都是以猪为主食。而且他们家对猪的每个部位都有善加利用哦～像是猪尾巴。毕竟猪尾巴在餐厅不常看见。所以有机会的你，一定要到这里来尝看看！
地址：43 & 45 changkat bukit bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
营业时间：12pm-2.30pm；6pm-10.30pm （星期日至四）12pm-2.30pm；6pm-11pm （星期五）6pm-11pm （星期六）
联络电话：03-2145 0511 / 013-309 4197
网址：El Cerdo and El Cerdito
6. Piggy Tail
Image Credit: @camillialin & @sashalian88
Image Credit: @gevs69
想要和朋友大口吃肉，大口喝酒？Piggy Tail就是你的选择之一啦！他们家的pork platter超适合你和朋友一起享用！而且他们家所使用的猪只都是用有机肥料喂养的！快点约上三五好友一起来这里吧！
地址：No. 39, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Bangsar.
营业时间：11am-1am （星期一至五）10am-1am （星期六至日）
联络电话：03-2202 2166
网址：Piggy Tail
7. Sanbanto Cafe / The Pork Place
Image Credit: Sanbanto Pork & Restaurants
近年来，社会对健康意识越来越重。而食材的新鲜度更是很多人关注的焦点之一。三板头（Sanbanto）开始的想法就是要提供客人从自家饲养的养猪场得来的新鲜猪只，最后烹煮成为餐桌上的食材。而重点在于新鲜两个字。现在你在SS2和IOI Bouvevard都可以享用三板头提供的新鲜又美味的猪肉料理了！
地址：
a. Sanbanto Cafe @ SS2, No.32, Jalan SS2/63, 47300 Petaling Jaya.
b. The Pork Place @ IOI Bouvevard, G31, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 7, 47100 Bdr Puchong.
营业时间：11.30am-3pm；6pm-10pm （星期二至日）
联络电话：
a. Sanbanto Cafe：03-7876 1728
b. The Pork Place：03-8076 9608
网址：Sanbanto Pork & Restaurants
8. The Hungry Hog
Image Credit: @snoopytang
Image Credit: The Hungry Hog & @meixuanchin
常在SS15出没的你对这家店肯定不陌生啦！他们家的猪肉料理很多顾客吃过都赞不绝口。午餐时间到这来，肯定让你能量满满地回到工作岗位啦！到SS15来，就记得试看看他们家哦～
地址：61, Jalan SS15/4B, 47500 Subang Jaya.
营业时间：11am-3pm；6pm-10pm （星期二至四）11am-11pm （星期五至日）
联络电话：012-225 0877
网址：The Hungry Hog
9. The Porki Society
Image Credit: @chowsc86 & @synnwen
Image Credit: @kit.lau
这家泰式料理餐厅是喜欢吃猪肉的你不可错过的好去处之一！他们家的猪肉料理分量超适合你和朋友一起分享。喜欢吃猪肉又喜欢泰式料理的你，就一定要到这里来啦！
地址：10, Jalan 21/19, Seapark, Seksyen 21, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
营业时间：12pm-10pm （星期一至日）
联络电话：03-7865 5241
网址：The Porki Society
10. Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf
Image Credit: @carol.eats & @vickyfam226
Image Credit: @mimirello & @irboon57
这家店目前在雪隆区内有两家分店——Bangsar和Tropicana City Mall。他们家的猪肉料理真的是让小编想到都流口水了！小编特别喜欢他们家的白酱意大利面配上酥脆的培根，简直就是让人无法抗拒的诱惑啦～肉食控的你，来到这一定可以满足你的胃口！
地址：Lot G1A, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 1,Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
营业时间：9am-11pm （星期一至日）
联络电话：03-2283 2270
网址：Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf
11. Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches
Image Credit: Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches
Image Credit: Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches
喜欢吃猪肋骨的你, 就千万别错过这家店啦！他们家的猪肋骨可是会让人一吃就停不了口。而且他们家的The Cracken——超脆的烧肉只有在星期二才有！小编重复只有星期二才有哦！目前他们家已经要在The Garden Mall开设第二家分店了！再多等一下，我们就能在The Garden Mall也可以吃到超美味的猪肉料理了！
地址：No. 5, Ground Floor, Jalan 21/11A, Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
营业时间：12pm-10pm （星期一至日）
联络电话：03-7865 9126
网址： Ticklish Ribs & ’Wiches
Feature Image Credit: @synnwen, Buns & Meat, Crack Pork & @gevs69


粉嫩梦幻の凯蒂餐厅免费送11月寿星 主食+蛋糕！

Hello Kitty 控揪过来！?
位于KL 的超梦幻Hello Kitty 主题餐厅即将送给所有 11月的生日寿星 免费主食+蛋糕 啦！?

Hello Kitty Gourmet Café 目前在举办促销，特别为11月生日的喜欢Kitty的朋友们~
 只要4人（或以上）同行，店主就送寿星 免费主食 (一人份pasta）+一片免费蛋糕（Cake of the Day）！
最令人兴奋的是， 寿星可在11月份无限次享受这个优惠！不过每天只限一次哦！ 是不是超棒的？！
千万别错过啦！如果你有朋友在11月份生日的，不如就在这里给他/她办个难忘梦幻的生日会吧！?

Hello Kitty Gourmet Cafe
促销期限：11月1日 – 30日
 地点：Lot OB 3.F.6, Oasis Boulevard, Ground Floor, Sunway Pyramid
 联络电话：03-5612 7703
欲知详情，请点击这里
*记得带上身份证 或 护照证明你的生日日期哦！*
促销条款：
-所有订单必须是单据 All orders must be made in a same bill.
-必须购买至少3种食物 （主食/意大利面/三文治/ 早餐）才能享此优惠 Purchase at least 3 meals (Main/ Pasta/ Sandwiches/All Day Breakfast) for the deal to be valid.
-优惠每天只限一次，但可在11月份无限次享有此优惠You may redeem the deal once a day but you can come unlimited times during the month of November.
Hello Kitty Gourmet Café 的环境非常舒适宽敞，适合团体聚餐和举办庆生会。不管是大人和小孩一定都会爱上。

餐厅设计装潢都以粉嫩的粉色为主，缤纷色彩的可爱风格绝对会令女孩们喷发少女心~ 甜点和食物不但美味，还都会印上Kitty图案，让人看了简直好舍不得吃啊~

气氛超温馨可爱的Kitty 餐厅，女孩们一定要试下啦！11月生日的朋友也快来享受这优惠吧~


This New McDonald's In Seremban Might Just Be The Narrowest Outlet In Malaysia

A newly opened McDonald’s outlet in Seremban is said to be the narrowest outlet in Malaysia and from pictures alone, you’d probably think that it’s a pretty sempit restaurant.
However, upon viewing it from its side, the restaurant actually extends diagonally and looks pretty spacious too. While it hasn’t been reported how many customers it’s able to seat at a go, it’s safe to say that the restaurant has a pretty cool optical illusion to it.
Netizens even joked that while the outlet might be nipis (slim), the burgers here had better not be!
What do you think? Should we get a narrow McDonald’s outlet here in KL too? ?
All Image Credit: Mifi Rafaa


Le Pont Boulangerie & Cafe：精致优雅的【法式咖啡馆】让你享受悠闲下午茶

悠闲的下午时光，总是想要来杯咖啡吃片蛋糕享受慵懒的一刻。咖啡馆的环境气氛自然是大家最关注的一点，毕竟舒适的环境可以改变一个人的心境。
今天小编就要介绍大家一家超精致优雅的咖啡馆-Le Pont Boulangerie & Cafe。

这家咖啡馆的装潢与设计是由一名日本设计师所精心设计的，共有两层，餐厅里的摆设如：餐桌、灯饰，玻璃窗等都显得非常有格调浪漫。让人有种宁静又舒适的感觉。

而餐厅里有一座桥，是因为来源于Le Pont这个名字，在法语里为“桥”之意。

这里不但有超好吃的五颜六色Macaroon，还有富有特色的蛋糕甜品。不但好看又好吃。

此外，趁着圣诞节来临，这次他们也有推出浪漫圣诞套餐哦优惠期限从1/12 开始直到 8/1！只需 RM58.90!
套餐里面附有三道料理，包括了：超浓郁的罗宋汤、口感嫩滑的鳕鱼片，以及一份主食（Spring Chicken烧烤童子鸡或Lamb Rack羊架，二选一）超豪华有没有？想要庆祝圣诞的话，这里就是最佳好去处咯。

如果你喜欢法式风格，不如来这里喝咖啡吧！保证你一定会爱上这里的气氛。
营业时间：
周一-周四 :11am-12am
周五 : 11am – 2am
周六 & 公共假期前夕 ： 8am – 2am
周日 & 公共假期 : 8am – 12am
电话：03-9055 3833
地址：19, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.


【KAIJU COMPANY】 怪兽餐厅： 一次满足两种口味 日式料理 X 泰国餐

说到创新的日式餐厅，KL 也有不少家。可是小编发现到这家位于Bangsar的 『KAIJU COMPANY』，是一家日泰式餐厅哦！就是日本餐+ 泰国餐的餐厅啦，是不是很特别呢！

这家KAIJU COMPANY 里的kaiju， 是日文里代表着『怪兽』的意思。所以，从餐厅外观到内部的装潢，你都可以注意到有很多可爱的怪兽哦。尤其是餐厅中间挂着一只超大的飞龙，细致的做工真的实在令人惊叹，为餐厅增添了一丝美感。

至于食物呢，这里除了有日本刺身，咖喱鸡饭，乌冬面等，也有烧酒让你喝哦！

鸡扒咖喱饭的咖喱酱也超浓又creamy的，鸡肉扒吃起来弹口又多汁。把蛋黄和白饭与咖喱酱均匀搅拌，吃起来味道很不错！

如果你不想吃日餐，还可以试试泰国餐，如：酸辣三文鱼汤，泰式意大利面等。味道也非常正宗。
东炎乌冬面的虾不但大只又新鲜，连汤头味道也够浓郁。

如果你和同事或朋友每次都为午餐烦恼的话，不如就来试试KAIJU 吧！一次解决你们的两种口味，不用再为食物吵架拉。
地址 : No.29 Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
电话 : +603 – 2788 3796
营业时间 :
星期二 至 星期日 | 12pm – 3pm ; 6pm – 10pm
星期一 ｜closed
面子书 : https://www.facebook.com/kaijucompany/


LEGO's M'sian Flagship Store Opens—Brick Enthusiasts Can Buy Limited Edition Pieces Here

Did you know that LEGO was first created circa 1940s and it is now considered as a global brand? In fact, there’re even LEGO theme parks all around the world, with a Legoland Malaysia Resort located in Johor Bahru.
Malaysians can purchase LEGO pieces at just about any shopping mall but what makes the newly opened Malaysian flagship store different is the fact that they house limited edition pieces here too.
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap/ALJ Distributors (Malaysia)
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap/ALJ Distributors (Malaysia)
The 3,000 square feet store is located at Pavilion Elite and it is the seventh LEGO outlet in Malaysia. On top of showcasing a range of LEGO products, the store also invites guests to interact with some LEGO Play experiences, from building personalised LEGO mini figurines to picking specific LEGO bricks from the Pick-A-Brick wall.
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap/ALJ Distributors (Malaysia)
The extensive array of products makes this outlet every LEGO fans’ dream come true.
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap/ALJ Distributors (Malaysia)
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap/ALJ Distributors (Malaysia)
There are also an assortment of games and products like the LEGO CITY, LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO Technic, LEGO Friends and LEGO Creator.
Image Credit: @DauntlessKitty & @Farizawahap
Image Credit: Bonnie Yap
Image Credit: Sun_jiping
Stop by the outlet to stock up on some LEGO figurines today.
LEGO® Store Pavilion Elite
Hours: 10am-10pm, daily.
Address: 6.102, 6th Floor, Pavilion Elite
Website: Brick Magic Asia
Tel: 03-2110 3377
Feature Image Credit: @DauntlessKitty &  Xcess Communication


RM2.90 Is All You Need To Indulge In This Creamy Milo Ice Ball Dessert

The next time you’ve only got a few ringgits to spare but you’re still looking to treat yourself to a classic Malaysian dessert, look no further than Daughter’s Kitchen.
Located in Sungai Buloh, this restaurant recently rose to fame when netizens discovered their Milo ais kepal dessert.

Essentially, it’s a shaved ice ball which is packed into a bowl to form its globe-like shape.

Next, it is drowned in a thick Milo and condense milk sauce. The resulting treat is indulgent, creamy and one for the books.

Wait for the ice to melt gradually to turn it into a cold Milo drink.
Though Daughter’s Kitchen serves up main meals as well, it’s without a doubt that their most popular item on the menu is none other than the affordable Milo ais kepal.

For only RM2.90, you’ll get a reasonable serving of the thick Milo mixture.
Check out our video of the truly Malaysian dessert below and let us know what you think about it in the Facebook comment section!

Daughter’s Kitchen
Address: Lot 105 Kampung Melayu Batu 13 1/2, Sungai Buloh
Website: Daughter’s Kitchen
Tel: 013-367 8494
All Image Credit: Daughter’s Kitchen


Desa ParkCity is bringing you Ong with its blooming CNY decor at The Waterfront

[This is a sponsored article with Desa ParkCity.]
The time for prosperity (or ong) is here, and Desa ParkCity has lit up its red lanterns and decorated the park with blooming flowers, signifying vitality and opulence.
Entering through The Waterfront (where Kenny Hills Bakers is), you’ll be greeted with a large golden bunny, standing in a blossoming garden awaiting park-goers to stop and snap photos with it.

Amongst the families with children posing for memorable photos, the dog-friendly park is where you can also find some adorable puppers celebrating too, like these ones we saw wishing their paw-rents a happy Gong Xi Fa Cai.
Next to the bunny installation is a stairway decorated with red lanterns and flowers hanging from it.

Here’s where you can get a picturesque spot to pose your OOTD, or with the rest of your family.
Pro-tip: From the bottom of the stairs, angle your camera upwards, so that your body looks elongated in the shot (perfect for those on the petite side like me!).

At the top of it, you’ll be met with a few bazaar stalls selling CNY-focused products.

If you choose to stay on the ground floor, there are more bazaar stalls selling cheongsams, CNY snacks, and flourishing bonsai trees. We even saw one selling an adorable child-sized lion dance costume.

Take your time to do a little shopping amidst the vibrant red, pink, and white decor scattered throughout the stalls and walkways.
We then headed upstairs and found the entryway into the park, where Desa ParkCity’s next aesthetic CNY photo op resides.

Under some dreamy cherry blossom trees is a bridge for you to cross. We had one of our colleagues wait at the end of the bridge as I walked across, resulting in a beautiful and vibrant candid shot.

You could also pose in the middle of the bridge and lean against the railing. With your photographer’s camera angled upwards, make sure to capture the pretty pink cherry blossom branches arching above you.
Pro-tip: If you’re taking photos at night, bring along an additional light source to illuminate your subject’s face, so it doesn’t get overshadowed by the park’s glimmering lights.

On the pathway out to the main road, there are more red lanterns hanging from the trees. While they may look like filler decor in the daytime, visit the park when the sun sets, and be awed at how they glimmer, evoking a sense of wealth, good fortune, and a bright future ahead.

You’ll also find a yellow arch at the end of the road, which welcomes visitors using this alternative entryway to the park.

Other than the stunning CNY decor you’ll see from January 8 to February 12, mark your calendar for a lion dance that will be happening at The Waterfront at 11AM on January 29.
If you’re looking for dining options for your CNY reunions with loved ones, Dragon-i (past the bazaars on the ground floor) can be a great choice that’s serving yee sang too.
With everything conveniently in one place, we can see your day planned already: visit the stalls in the early evening then head to dinner and yee sang, and end the night with a photoshoot session to update your ‘Gram with CNY wishes.

The 2022 Year-End Light Festival is still happening too
While walking around the park, we noticed that the installations from Desa ParkCity’s Year-End Light Festival from 2022 were still up (sans the misty Nordic Lights show).
A little birdie told us that they will continue to be there until February 12, 2023. So if you haven’t gotten the chance to see the breathtaking touchpoints or snap photos with them, there’s still time!
From left to right: Birds of Peace, The Sun, Tunnel of Light
As you take on the 760-metre track, keep a lookout for Birds of Peace, Meteor Rain, and The Sun. The latter is an installation made largely out of recycled plastic scraps, and signifies a new beginning.
You can also walk through the Tunnel of Light, which seems to be a crowd favourite for park-goers, just sheerly based on the number of people snapping photos at this installation.
Pro-tip: Get your photographer to walk behind you, snapping burst shots as you walk out of the Tunnel of Light. With the many photos taken, you’ll likely capture a shot with no passers-by in your photo.
Desa ParkCity
Location: Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesaParkCityMY/
Recommended visiting hours: 6PM onwards.

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This Damansara Uptown Fruit Stall Uses Real Durian Flesh In Their RM1 Soft Serves

Meh, you might think. This must be one of those ice creams with 80% whipped cream, 15% durian flavouring and 5% authentic durian flesh. What’s more, this durian ice cream is priced from RM1.
Image Credit: Fruits Farm In The City
Located in the shoplots of Damansara Uptown, Fruits Farm In The City is your friendly neighbourhood fruit shop. With an honest policy to bring only the freshest, cleanest and pesticide-free fruits, these farmers bring produce from their own farm and trusted sources to table for the enjoyment of consumers.
Since early December 2018, this fruit store has been churning durian ice creams made with 100% durian flesh. Sourcing durians from their own farms and jungle mountains allows them to keep the cost minimal while maintaining quality and freshness.
Hence, they select and freeze the durian flesh to preserve them while they’re fresh.
Image Credit: Fruits Farm In The City
Durian paste, honey and soft serve ice cream powder is mixed, placed into an ice cream maker then served on a waffle cone once it’s ready.
Priced at RM1 (original kampong durian), RM3 (Musang King durian + kampong durian) and RM5 (Musang King), this seems like an interesting treat to grab the next time you’re in Damansara Uptown!
Fruits Farm In The City
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays (10am-11pm); Fridays to Sundays (9am-11pm)
Address: 104-G Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Website: Fruits Farm in the City
Tel: 03-7732 8463


Shop Till You Drop: 5 Weekend Bazaars and Flea Markets In KL You Need To Check Out!

Are you bored of browsing through the same thing in the mall? Are you into accessories, handicrafts, clothing, arts, homemade crafts or unique items? Do you have the patience to be among many others and forage through stalls to find the item you want?
If you are nodding silently in agreement, check out our list of weekend bazaars and flea markets which happens every weekend or once every few months. Who knows, you might find something to call it yours at the end of the fun day out!
1. Amcorp Mall Flea Market
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Instead of going to the mall for the usual brand and items, Amcorp Mall’s flea market provides a different environment for shoppers. It is not catered for the usual shoppers, it is for collectors of vintage and unconventional items, cost conscious and bargain hunters. Instead, it is one of the biggest flea markets with temporary stalls offering a huge variety of items from clothes, figurines, movie posters, vinyl records, comics, stamps, coins and silverware.
Though there are stuffs that were previously owned by the seller or someone else, the items are still in good condition and is sold at a reasonable price. The flea market is open every Saturday and Sunday. We recommend going on a Sunday if you want explore more things. Saturday is good too if you are not into squeezing with people and looking for a more relaxing walk.

2. Sunway Giza Weekend Bazaar
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Sunway Giza Weekend Bazaar provides you a lifestyle shopping experience here in Sunway Giza Mall every Friday to Sunday.
The market has about 20-30 stalls featuring a number of online blogshops such as Brollies, ILoveSnackFood, The Survival Store, Soak Republic and many more. The products range from dream catchers, accessories, local designer clothes, stationaries, bags and shoes. A lot of items here are handmade and are one of a kind, which only means the possibility of you seeing another person with the same accessories or clothes is very low.
3. Le Tresor Street Market
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Le Tresor Street Market is more widely known to the locals as The Curve Street Market. It is an outdoor market located at The Street area of the mall. Like other markets, it mostly has female clothing and accessories with a handful of booths catered to the men. You can also head to this market to get your nail arts or henna and sometimes there are stalls selling cupcakes too.
Each side of the market are lined up with restaurants or bars and some of this bars will have a live band in the afternoon (Men, please take note. You can bring your girlfriends here and shop while you have a cup of drink). The only downside is that, when it rains, the stalls will be closed till the rain stops.
4. ABC Market, Plaza Mont Kiara
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ABC stands for Arts, Bric-a-Brac and Crafts market promotes Malaysian arts and crafts to the public and it provides a place for people to clear their collectibles.
As the name suggests, arts and crafts are what is popular here but it also brings in new and pre-owned fashion items, antiques, books, potted plants, pets and car accessories. Although it is outdoor, the market is made cooler from the green shade and misty fans.
5. Subang Parade Bazaar
This market is a great place to get gifts for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers or any other occasions. Since it is not a touristy place, you will not find any hiked-up prices and rude vendors. With its lively surroundings and wide variety of affordable goods, drop by and join the others to find that one item you would love to decorate your personal space with.
Did we miss out any bazaars? Let us know in the comments below!

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Host Your Next Gig At This Event Space—It Even Comes With Sound Equipment

After meticulously planning all stages of the venue, from the ideal layout, to sound and light equipment as well as being able to provide tables and chairs, founder Malcolm Chua, shared with us how he envisioned Skyark, his brand new event space to be. Months of planning went into Skyark and we were impressed almost immediately!

A dedicated elevator takes you up to the third floor of Lakeville Lifestyle in Taman Wahyu to Skyark’s massive 4,000 square foot event space. It also comes with an outdoor balcony complete with red awnings in case of inclement weather. This contemporary event space offers features that set it apart from other venues as well as providing you everything you need to run an event, smoothly.
Its industrial raw feel is coupled with modern design touches truly giving Skyark its own character. Skyark is equipped with a VIP room that can double up as a meeting room, a stage, sound and light equipment, tables and chair, two restrooms, a simple kitchen complete with a fridge and its stunning bare that accommodates up to 200 people.

From corporate events to private events such as intimate wedding and ceremonies, Skyark is ideal. Its open layout is highly customizable and can including theatre and classroom seating, whichever best suits your event.
For a roundtable wedding setting, Skyark can hold up to 10 tables comfortably while theatre style seating allows for up to 150 guests. Skyark also allows external catering and there will be no corkage-fee either! The balcony space is also ideal for a buffet line to maximize its indoor space for the event guests.

The stage plays an important role in events as it is ideal for events with an emcee, speeches, as well as for performances. It is complete with a full backline sound system and controllable Parcan lighting. With that, Skyark also provides a full drum set and wireless microphones. Talk about state of the art, indeed! This opens p the possibilities of having open mic nights, gigs, and mini-concerts.

Did we mention? There is a door from the VIP room which has access to the stage. Perfect for that ‘wow’ factor!
The idea behind Skyark is for an event planner to bring their event to this space without having to worry about anything else. The sound and light equipment provided in the venue is sufficient for any type of event and there will be no need to outsource additional equipment. The acoustics are great for speeches as well as a full on 5-piece band performance and the sound remains crisp.
Apart from that, Skyark also provides the necessary facilities to accommodate meetings, seminars and training sessions with its PA system, a Panasonic projector with a 12 feet projector screen and a coffee machine for up to 20 guests. There will also be a free flow of water available and drinks can be purchased on-site as well.

Parking is not an issue at Skyark, so do not fret when booking the space!
Now, here’s the kicker, to say the rental is affordable is an understatement as it is almost too good to be true – you may book Skyark at RM300 an hour on weekdays and RM375 an hour on weekends for up to 4 hours or opt to book the space for a full day at RM3,300 on weekdays and RM4000 on weekends.
Book or request for a FREE quotation here.
This article was first published on Venuescape. It is republished on Discover KL with permission.
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[DKL REVIEWS] You'd Brave Through SS2 Traffic For These Louisiana-Inspired Crabs

Crab Factory in SS2 is one of the restaurants that requires you to get down and dirty with your hands, and we mean that in a scrumptious way. Forget about everything your mama said about not playing with your food, because at Crab Factory, it is imperative that you do.

This Cajun & Creole restaurant is influenced by the Southern American style of cooking and if you know Southern American cuisine, you know that they take their seafood very seriously. Likewise, the same can be said about Crab Factory SS2.

The Seafood Bag can be a mix of up to 3 types of seafood and 2 types of bag buddies (vegetables) as well as a choice of sauce. We let the staff recommend to us what we should have and the dish we had was worth RM120. The recommendation consisted of 2 pieces of crabs with a weight of about 1.3kg. It came with corn and King Mushroom in the Crab Factory’s Signature Sauce of medium spiciness. Overall, the sauce had quite a strong taste of spices to it but it was surprisingly not as spicy as we thought it would be. Those who aren’t fans of spicy meals would still find it enjoyable as it is roughly 2 on a scale of 5 for spiciness.

The crab meat itself came off from the shell pretty easily and it was tender and soft. The only downside of this dish is that the pricing is a bit high and as the portion is only able to feed 2 to 3, it is more of an appetiser than an actual meal if shared. What we can say though is the large crab being served might justify its price.

The Seafood Set Meat Crab (RM175) is a platter of crabs and it comes with mini lobsters, Hamaguri clams, King White prawns, New Zealand green mussels, baby octopus, scallops, chicken sausage, corn, potatoes, French beans and rice. The serving size is for 2 to 3 pax. Crabs are one of the more expensive seafood, as compared to prawns but with so many things in one bag perhaps that could be the reason why this platter is priced at RM175.

The taste itself has a hint of herbal to it and it is not spicy at all as we chose the Signature Sauce but in the mild spiciness level. We personally prefer this set as compared to the previous ala carte seafood bag because perhaps we could taste the flavours of the spices rather than it being masked by the extra spiciness.

There are plenty of ways to cook prawns, including steaming it or deep frying it, but what about cooking it in lemak sauce instead? The Jumbo Japanese Sweet Prawn in Lemak Sauce (RM63/500g) dish is just that.
If you have tried traditional Malay style cooking of proteins in lemak sauce, you would find that it is not all similar to Crab Factory’s version. It is their combination of creamy butter and lemak but that works well with the natural sweetness of the imported jumbo Japanese prawns. This sauce is not very rich, hence we did not feel that it was too overwhelming or creamy either. It also had a slight tangy taste. It complements the dish well and solidified our opinion on how creamy sauces works well with seafood.

We personally found the Spicy Plum King White Prawns (RM55) worth its price as we got quite a huge amount of King White Prawns that were fresh and juicy. While this dish was tasty, it unfortunately was not very memorable. Perhaps it is due to the sauce which tastes a lot like Thai chilli sauce. While the plum flavour did give it a kick, its taste was a little too ordinary.
The point of heading out to a seafood restaurant is to taste meals that we figure we would not be able to recreate ourselves but if we were to create any of Crab Factory’s dish from scratch, perhaps this would be it. One sentence to sum up our experience with this dish is: It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great either.

After the mild-tasting prawns, we were excited to chow down on the Garlic Butter Yabbies (RM55/kg). Where prawns, crabs and lobsters tend to be the stars to a seafood restaurant, the crawfish tends to be a less popular option. Here’s why you should not shun this dish though. It requires significantly less effort to peel than crabs. Everybody knows how a hammer in hand is the way to go when you’re eating crabs and things might get a little messy.
However, we found that it is actually pretty simple to peel the crawfish after you know the right technique, as the founder taught us. Basically, you just have to twist and pull the tail off and pinch the tail to pull the meat out from its shell. It’s that simple and is similar to how one would peel a prawn. The taste was fresh and it is slightly chewier than prawns but it is not as soft as crab meat.

The Garlic Fried Baby Squid (RM12.90) features rather chewy squids and makes for an addictive side snack. The garlic taste in this dish is super strong and if you’re not a fan of garlic, you might want to sample a few and share the rest with others. Deep-frying the squids is a genius idea though because not many would enjoy the taste of squid when it is cooked with sauces. By cooking it this way, it masks the taste of the squid, and it almost tastes like a chewy version of fried chicken meat.

The Octopus Thai Sambal (RM33) is the last dish we had for the day and it is extremely spicy. Somehow though, its flavours kept us coming back for more and perhaps that can be attributed to the fact that Malaysians in general love spicy food—us included. The octopus was chewy and is suitable to be paired with noodles or rice, just to add another layer of texture to each bite.
Our team primarily comprised of seafood lovers and it does not take too much to impress someone who already actively enjoys a certain type of dish. However, what we can say about Crab Factory is that they offer a wide range of seafood dishes, not just the popular ones like crabs. This is a good thing because it gives us options to choose from and we can try dishes that we normally would not, such as the octopus and fried squid.
When it comes to their crabs, they are on the pricier end of the spectrum but the size is pretty large as well, hence justifying the price. It was definitely value for (hard-earned) money. What we would suggest is to come in larger groups so that you can split the bill and enjoy the crabs together too.

Crab Factory

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm, Friday-Sunday: 11am-11pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 21, Jalan SS2/64, 47300 Petaling Jaya

Website: Crab Factory

Tel: 03-7865 5850


The First Ever Protein Yoghurt Smoothie Vending Machine Arrives In KL!

KL is getting its fair share of healthy meal offerings as of late but we also want things to be automated and fast because ain’t nobody got time to wait for a long period these days.

Fitgo Smoothie fits that criteria by bring a protein yoghurt smoothie vending machine. It’s the first of its kind and is designed for those who are always on-the-go, but still want a nutritious treat. All smoothies are made with base ingredients of fruits and/or vegetables. The other benefits that these smoothies have are probiotics, which aids in bowel movement.

These smoothies are a great way to get your 5-a-day, especially while you’re out and about. At the same time, you can amp up your protein intake too. This makes it the perfect pre/post-workout treat.

Each smoothie cup comes in a 400ml size and these are the flavours available, inclusive of what ingredients are used in it:

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White Mix: ProYo, Banana, Honeydew, Soursop White Mix: ProYo, Banana, Honeydew, Soursop
Yellow Mix: ProYo, Pineapple, Mango, Jackfruit, Passionfruit
Green Mix: ProYo, Green Leafy Veggie, Banana, Kiwi, Avocado, Mint
Orange Mix: ProYo, Papaya, Rockmelon, Orange, Carrot
Red Mix: ProYo, Watermelon, Red Dragonfruit, Tomato, Strawberry
Purple Mix: ProYo, Red Dragonfruit, Purple Cabbage, Blackcurrant
Rainbow Mix: ProYo, Pineapple, Papaya, Banana, Red Dragonfruit, Green Veggie, Purple Cabbage
ProYo Cube: Soymilk, Soy Protein, Yogurt & Probiotic
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The vending machines are stocked with frozen cups of fruits and vegetables and upon payment, customers can collect the cups and place it the blender section where the fruits and vegetables will be blended up in 45 seconds.
If you’re looking to give these smoothies a go, you can find them at 6 different locations across Klang Valley.

The FitGo vending machines are currently available at:

B6L1, Monash University @ Subang Jaya
2F, Etiqa Twins @ KLCC, KL
1F, Menara KH @ Jln Sultan Ismail, KL
GF, Menara Tokio Marine @ Jln Yap Kwan Seng, KL
GF, Jaya 33 @ Jln Semangat, Petaling Jaya
2F in front Mr. DIY, DPULZE Shopping Centre @ Cyberjaya

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10 Traditional Bungalows & Villas In M'sia For An Atas Balik Kampung Experience

The holiday season is coming soon and most of us are already on vacation mode as we aim to clear off our annual leaves. While most would automatically look to vacationing abroad, there are still so many stunning places in Malaysia which we have yet to visit.
Hence, why not spend your holiday in our country instead and book a luxurious yet still authentically traditional bungalow or villa to treat yourself. Just enjoy the trip with a bunch of friends or family members in a spacious, luxurious abode and consider it a vacation you won’t soon forget. Here are 10 breathtaking places that you can rent for a holiday “staycation” this year-end!
Malacca
1. [email protected]
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Malacca is known for their historical sites and Jonker Street fare. If you are into villas which preserves its historic qualities, consider [email protected]. This villa is strategically located in the heart of the town. With only a 10 minute drive away from the centre of Malacca, you would be able to reach Malacca’s attractions fairly easily. There’s a swimming pool and a jacuzzi that you can chill in for nights when you’re too lazy to head out, and would prefer to stay in instead.
Address: 11, Lorong Laksamana Cheng Ho 5, Malacca.
Website: [email protected]
2. Desa Balqis Malacca

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Located in Malacca, Desa Balqis is known for their concept of ‘back-to-nature’ and also of preserving the cultural heritage of Malacca. Desa Balqis is a unique blend between traditional Malay houses and modern living. In fact, the comfy abode would even bring to mind a ‘balik kampung‘ to your grandparents’ kind of feel. There is no air conditioning in this bungalow but the breeze from the nearby beach would suffice.

Address: Desa Balqis, Kampung Bukit Darat, Kuala Lingging, Kuala Sungai Baru, 78200 Masjid Tanah, Malacca.

Website: Desa Balqis

Tel: 03-4022 7728
Negeri Sembilan
3. The Dusun

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The Dusun was once a rural lot in 1984 but slowly, they rebuilt it to make the place the version that it is today. The Dusun is known for its beautiful villa setting in the jungle. This Malay-style home on stilts is called the Berembun house. It has a big carved bench for lazing around in, and there’s even a barbeque pit in this residence for guests to use. The villa is also equipped with daily housekeeping! With a pool outside and a jungle walk leading you to the Berembun Forest Reserve, here’s one way for you to be close to nature again.

Address: The Dusun, 3437, Kampung Kolam Air, Mukim Pantai, 71770 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Website: The Dusun

Tel: 013 666 9049
4. The Shorea
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With only a 1.5 hour drive from the city, The Shorea offers you the best place for relaxation and it is also a way for you to be close to nature at the same time. What makes the contemporary wooden villa special is their infinity pool overlooking the forest. You could even map out the jungle trail while you’re chilling in the pool so that you’ll know which route to take while you’re going for a nature walk or jungle trekking to the waterfall.
Address: Village Kolam Air, Mukim Pantai, Jalan Jelebu, 71770 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Website: The Shorea

Tel: 017 300 5600 (Roza)

Perak
5. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
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The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is considered one of the most luxurious places in Malaysia to live at during the holidays. The geothermal hot spring is the main focus of this retreat and what’s more is that you can have your own personal one too! If you are the sort of person who enjoys discovering your inner peace, the meditation cave would be the ideal spot for you. Not only that, they have plenty of other cool features within the villa such as an ice bath, jungle walk, spa, fish therapy and a thermal steam cave. Chances are, you wouldn’t even need to leave this retreat area.
Address:  1 Persiaran Lagun Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh
Website: The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Tel: 019-990 2680
Kedah
6. Seri Chenang Resort & Spa
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Seri Chenang Villas is known for their architecture in terms of traditional design and it is also located next to the popular Cenang beach. On top of that, Seri Chenang Villas is a stone’s throw away from some stunning paddy fields and lush tropical gardens which you can pay a visit to. The villa is catered to smaller groups of no more than 6 people and they even provide a personal butler service during your stay! Prepare to be pampered and taken care of while holidaying at Seri Chenang Villas.
Address: Lot 1150, Pantai Chenang, Mukim Kedawang, Langkawi, Malaysia, 07000
Website: Seri Chenang Resort & Spa
7. Pool View Tropical Wooden Villa
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Located in the Langkawi island, this villa still has the unique traditional features it preserves so well. The structure gives the vibe of being in the ‘kampung‘, what with the lush greeneries surrounding it. Perfect for big families or groups of friends, there’s even a pool that you can dip yourselves into during a hot afternoon. Though there aren’t any super snazzy facilities, one thing that you won’t have a shortage of is the amazing sunset views you will have when you lounge on this villa’s spacious verandah.

Address: Jalan Makam Mahsuri, Langkawi, Kedah

Website: Pool Villa Tropical Wooden Villa

Sabah
8. Borneo Villa
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At the Borneo Beach Villas, there are two villas you can choose from: a Spa Suite where guests can enjoy a personal steam bath and hot tub, or the Pool Villas which comes with a private pool. In every room, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset from the comfort of your own balcony. There’s a seafood restaurant around the corner, as well as a white sandy beach right at your doorstep. What more could you ask of a perfect getaway?

Address: 160, Jalan Selanggar Bar, Karambunai, 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Website: Borneo Beach Villa

Tel: 088-220 014

9. Mabul Water Bungalow

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Ever dreamt of staying in a home by the sea and also reside in a place which is suspended several feet above the water? Head over to the Mabul Water Bungalow at Sabah to have your wishes granted! The bungalow is equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms and a spacious private balcony which gives one full view of the azure blue waters. Ocean lovers and water babies, this is truly a paradise you shouldn’t miss out on. For those who wish to stay connected during their trip, you’d be glad to know that the home is also equipped with WiFi connection.

Address: Lot A-1-G, Block A, Signature Office, KK Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Website: Mabul Water Bungalow

Terengganu
10. Terrapuri
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Ever wondered what it’s like to live in a fishing village? Terrapuri is definitely a gateway to your dreams. These homes are beautifully restored and still retains the feel of olden day Terengganu. The home is equipped with wooden bathtubs and beautifully-decorated rooms. A swimming pool and sandy beach may be enough for some but at Terrapuri, the Setiu Wetlands Sanctuary is just right around the corner. You’ll be able to enjoy the view of marine turtles and enjoy the fireflies around the mangrove area. This is definitely a place you should tick off your bucket list!

Address: Terrapuri Heritage Village, Kg.Mangkuk, 22120 Setiu, Terengganu

Website: Terrapuri

Tel: 09-6245 020 / 09-6312 081

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起司满满的「乳沟春川炒鸡锅」来啦！大马首家Omaya正式在Subang Jaya开业！

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万众期待的马来西亚首家「乳沟春川炒鸡锅」Omaya终于在今天开业了！这家餐厅位于Subang Jaya，不久之后还会在韩国餐厅的聚集地Mont Kiara开设分店哦！
Omaya的代言人是长腿Oppa李光洙，所以又名为李光洙芝士春川炒鸡锅。他们在世界各地都有开设分店，之前更是风靡了台湾，终于他们也来到马来西亚啦！
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Image Credit: Omaya Malaysia
Omaya最有名的当然就是它的黄金起司啦！来到这里你就会知道起司真的是很「百搭」！在Omaya，不管是炒年糕、炒鸡锅、鸡翅、部队汤、拉面，甚至是烤肉都可以加上又香又浓的起司！
看着那拉得长长的起司真是很难让人不流口水啊！而且除了有好吃的起司，Omaya还有许多特色饮料，其中他们的棉花泡泡糖和彩虹冰沙最为热卖，而且卖相可爱得让人忍不住拍照打卡！
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Omaya在今天正式开业！今天放工后就揪朋友们一起去吃这好吃的「乳沟春川炒鸡锅」吧！
Omaya @ Subang Jaya
营业时间：11am-11pm
地址：A-02-2, Menara Rajawali, Jalan SS15/8, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor.
联络电话：012-282 8106
网址：Omaya Malaysia


You'd Find Nasi Lemak Rendang Croissants At This Café In TTDI

First we had the nasi lemak burger, then there was the nasi lemak cheesecake, next they gave us the nasi lemak sushi. The meals that are inspired by nasi lemak are all kinds of bizarre, weird, and often delicious. Well, now, we have nasi lemak rendang croissant to add to the list. It’s considered quite mild compared to the other nasi lemak creations.
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Amore Espresso Bar is a breakfast and beverage café, where the founders who are coffee enthusiasts produce specialist coffee of the highest quality. They have a series of drinks featuring soft serve, like the soft serve affogato, soft serve latte, and rose oolong soft serve.
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In terms of food, their popularity remains with their croissants and rice bowl series. Their croissants deserve a special mention for the creative and unthinkable fillings, like the croissant with bulgogi chicken topped with melted cheese and iceberg lettuce.
However, recently, they have decided to participate in the nasi lemak craze, coming up with a nasi lemak rendang croissant. Instead of the usual heavy sambal and chicken patty that usually comes with a nasi lemak-inspired dish, this one falls on the spectrum where your appetite is sated but not overly stuffed – that’s without compromising any of the nasi lemak appeal.
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Their rice bowls are also rather unique. Currently, their most popular rice bowls are the Japanese Curry rice bowl and the Bulgogi rice bowl. Korean or Japanese? It’s totally your choice.
Amore Espresso Bar may be fairly new, given that their launching was only in last December. Nevertheless, with the creative and somehow unimaginable dishes and the soft serve caffeinated drinks, it’s hard to imagine that they won’t be flooding with patrons soon enough. Plus, their minimalist décor is totally one for the ‘Gram.
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 10.30am-8pm, Thursday: 1pm-8pm, Friday: 10.30am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday: 11am-9pm.
Address: 24A, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: Amore Espresso Bar
Tel: 03-7732 6138
Featured Image Credit: Amore Espresso Bar Facebook


This Café In KL Serves Indian-Spiced Desserts On A Banana Leaf Ala Nasi Kandar Style

Forêt Blanc is a dessert house that offers something different to your usual café hop. One can easily spot this store amongst the shoplots in Petaling Avenue, Taman Sri Manja. They’re the brightly lit store mostly decorated in simple splashes of white and black paint. What distinguishes this eatery from the rest would be their unique concept of serving desserts.
Image Credit: Forêt Blanc
Have you tried desserts on a banana leaf before? Forêt Blanc would be one of the first dessert houses in KL to offer such a concept. Borrowing a leaf (pun intended) from nasi kandar restaurants, the dessert served on the banana leaf isn’t typical either.
Each Banana Leaf Dessert (RM24.90) comes with a waffle infused with the flavour of chai spices, a scoop of coconut ice cream, mango jelly with chilli and last but not least, a mango curry chantilly with balsamic rice vinegar crackers.
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An Instagrammable snack they offer is the popular dessert served in a unicorn-decorated cup. The Berry Mallow Corn comprises of gourmet strawberry, vanilla ice cream, meringue, macaron and even cubes of cheesecake too. This dessert is priced at RM24.50.
Image Credit: @Mercutio 23 & Forêt Blanc
Yet another adorable dessert to try is the Happy Polar Bear (RM24.50). It features yogurt lime ice cream, macaron and cubes of jelly. Meanwhile, Mr. Brown (RM22.50) is a dessert for those who enjoy savoury flavours. It comes with a signature brown butter ice cream, butter marshmallow and some really sinful pecan praline.
Image Credit: Malaysian Flavours
Image Credit: Malaysian Flavours
Ballerina, one of Forêt Blanc’s signature desserts is as graceful as its name implies. In fact, you have to break the layers in order to enjoy the dessert. Ballerina comes with yuzu ice cream encased in a sphere shaped meringue as well as some green tea sable to add an extra layer of crunch.
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The Triple Salted Yolk Lava Waffle (RM24.90) is definitely a meal to try for any die-hard salted egg yolk fans out there. It comes with a waffle, molten lava cake, butter, curry leaves and a vanilla ice cream. This is a huge dish and one that should either be attempted by 1 hungry person or shared amongst 2 people.
Forêt Blanc doesn’t cease to surprise with the flavours they offer and it’s cool that they have a Malaysian twist to their desserts too. It’s clear that we Malaysians adore our banana leaf rice and this dessert house expertly weaves in this culture into the plating of their meals as well as its flavours. Curry leaves, chai flavours and mango curry chantilly are not the usual ingredients you’d find in a dessert and that’s what makes Forêt Blanc one place worth trying.

Forêt Blanc

Hours: Tuesday-Friday & Sunday: 1pm-10pm, Saturday: 1pm-7pm. (Closed on Mondays).
Address: 49G, Jalan PJS1/50 Petaling Utama Avenue, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Forêt Blanc
Tel: 03-7773 1379


比小熊饼干更好吃！CookieNation专卖邪恶曲奇饼！

说到甜品店，我们总是可以联想到令人感到甜蜜的冰淇淋，松饼或面包等等。但最近，位于Kota Damansara 的一家叫做 CookieNation Malaysia 的甜品店就为我们带来了不一样的火花。
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CookieNation 是一家专门售卖美式烘烤曲奇饼干的甜品店哦！这些看起来可口又小巧的饼干有3种不同吃法：直接吃，搭配冰淇淋，或是搭配一杯牛奶/热咖啡一起吃。
Image Credit: Cookie Nation
他们售卖两种不同的曲奇饼干，第一种就是大家最熟悉不过的巧克力粒曲奇饼；第二种就是内陷曲奇饼。
这些饼干有超过15种独特口味，每份的价格大约是RM2-RM3.50，而他们最为热卖的口味就是吃起来入口即化的巧克力粒曲奇饼（chocolate chips）！此外，PeaNutella 也很受欢迎，饼干中间的内陷是满满的Nutella，吃起来令人超有罪恶感的！
Image Credit: Cookie Nation
如果你想来点创意吃法，也可以把这些曲奇饼变成冰淇淋三明治（RM5），你还可以选择不同的topping（配料）搭配冰淇淋哦！冰淇淋三明治吃起来冰凉又酥脆，真是太美味了！
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值得一提的是，CookieNation的冰淇淋都是直接从纽西兰进口的，口感比一般的冰淇淋更绵密，味道也更浓郁。这些冰淇淋的口味很多，如：巧克力，香草，草莓，薄荷巧克力，百香果等等。
除了曲奇饼干，他们还有提供各种饮料，包括热咖啡、冰沙或奶昔，让你搭配曲奇饼一起吃！
CookieNation Malaysia
营业时间: 12pm-11pm, 每天
地址: D-G-13, Sunway Nexis, 1, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara
网站: C0okieNation Malaysia
电话: 03-6143 1248
Feature Image Credit: CookieNation Malaysia


Kohi Yatta Review: Deconstructed ABC Pancakes & A+ Burnt Cheesecakes!

Here’s one place you’d never expect a café to be at as it’s a predominantly factory-heavy area. Located right next to a Mazda showroom in Sungai Besi, you would find Kohi Yatta.
With a name that translates to ‘Coffee, Yay!’ in Japanese, you already know that the people behind this space are enthusiastic about their coffee – but more on that later on.

Kohi Yatta is a minimalistic café that has large glass panels surrounding it, giving off perfect natural lighting for an Instagram shot. Also, it is the answer to every Mazda owner’s unquestionably long wait. 😉

Perfect for families as well, you can have lunch as you watch your kids play in the designated play area.
When we first entered the café, we were welcomed with the warm ambiance that conveniently made us want to sit back and enjoy our food.
Kohi Yatta’s cuisine can be best described as Japanese-inspired with a twist of local flavours.

First dish in, we had their Kam Heong Ebi Pasta (RM28). This tasty local delight was executed on point, as you could taste every element on the plate. From the crushed dried shrimps and curry leaves, to garlic that brings out the captivating aroma that makes you want to dig in, or the sprinkle of sesame seeds for texture.
The pasta was al dente, just like how we liked it to be and the prawns were juicy and packed with flavours. The only downfall was that we were left with just a bed of pasta once all 3 prawns were devoured. But either way, it was tasty, just like how a good Kam Heong dish should be.

Next up, we were excited to try their take on a classic breakfast dish, incorporating our favourite local delight – ABC.
This special double-layered butter-batter pancake is stacked with salted gula melaka and coconut shreds, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, bits of red beans, cendol, corn and some crushed peanuts served with a small ‘jug’ of evaporated milk to douse over the dish.
Anticipating a mouthful of happiness, it went south as we took our first bite. The pancakes were much denser as compared to how traditional pancakes should be, and that was a big no-no for us.
Also, the combination was more like a cendol pancake instead of our iconic Air Batu Campur that we know and love.
We do think that it was a good try from Kohi Yatta but this ABC pancake (RM18) unfortunately wouldn’t make us want to go for a second round.
Overall, it was 4.5/10 for us, but then again, it’s just a personal opinion. If you are into denser pancakes, then perhaps this would satisfy your sweet tooth better than it did for us.

On a brighter note, their Gemilang Soda (RM12) is the perfect antidote to quench your thirst on a hot day. Fun fact: it actually sports the colours of our national flag.
Crafted by Kohi Yatta’s skilled baristas, they combined rose-brewed syrup with a tinge of blue lagoon and tonic water made from an immersion of citrus fruits skins. The resulting drink actually has a slightly bitter kick from the citrus elements. Tip: mix this drink thoroughly so it doesn’t get too sweet once you hit mid-glass.

What’s a café if there aren’t any coffee or chocolate beverages? And as mentioned earlier, Kohi Yatta prides itself on its cold brews, so we were extra excited to try these!
One thing that would make us come back for more – if it’s not the pasta – would certainly be the in-house Cold Brew Coffee (RM13), and Cold Steeped Chocolate (RM15).
We certainly would recommend having the chocolate drink. Just like its name suggests, the beverage has been steeped in milk for 9 hours overnight to extract as much flavours as possible. This brings out that rich, creamy and malty texture that would satisfy every chocolate lover out there.

Well, keeping the best for last, we had their best-selling Burnt Cheesecake (RM16).
Once arrived, the cake was still cold and rather firm as it came straight from the fridge. However for the best experience, we’d suggest for you to take a couple of minutes to allow the cake to warm up to room temperature – as that is when you’d get to taste the real deal.
The velvety texture just melts in your mouth and we can’t stop salivating as we write this, because it is that GOOD. ?
We’ve had our fair share of cheesecakes, but none has come close and this definitely left a mark on us.
All in all, we’d give this place a thumbs up. It’s not something you get to see everyday. We were least impressed with the ABC pancake but if the team would fine tune the recipe a little, we don’t see why we won’t come for another round. The winner though, is the cheesecake – hands down.

Kohi Yatta
Hours: Sundays-Fridays: 8am-6.30pm, Saturdays: 8am-10pm
Address: Lot 4, Jalan Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Kohi Yatta


电玩玩家们，好消息！全马首家虚拟实境游戏中心终于在Sunway Ginza开设了！

今年电玩界最夯的话题莫过于Virtual Reality虚拟实境了吧！虚拟实境游戏打破了传统电子游戏的形式，让玩家在房间里也可以透过超现实的影像体验前所未有的电玩乐趣！
还没体验过虚拟实境游戏的朋友，现在VRPortal在Sunway Ginza开设了全马首家Virtual Reality Hub（虚拟实境中心），让你们可以毫无顾忌地尽情投入于虚拟实境游戏中！
Image Credit: VRPortal
Image Credit: VRPortal
VRPortal的虚拟实境中心里总共有13间8′ x 10′的包厢。在包厢里，玩家只需要带上VR头盔，就可以毫无顾忌地化身为游戏中的角色尽情地玩乐！
而玩家也不需要担心会撞到墙上！因为这家VR中心里设有Chaperone系统，也就是说当玩家在现实中接近墙壁的时候，Chaperone系统会在游戏里投影一个蓝色的障碍物，以防止玩家撞上墙。
是不是超酷哒～

Image Credit: VRPortal
Image Credit: VRPortal
如果你想要坐着玩，VRPortal也非常贴心地提供了椅子。此外，包厢里还设有麦克风，让你可以和隔壁包厢的玩家一同进行互动游戏！
VRPortal也建议戴眼镜的朋友可以换上隐形眼镜，以得到最佳的视觉效果。不过当然，如果你想带着你的眼镜也是可以的！
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VRPortal也提供了不同种类的游戏让玩家选择，包括家庭、射击、恐怖和互动游戏。
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有兴趣的朋友可以拨电至以下电话号码以预订包厢，店家随后会与您安排到访的日期。
VR Hub @ Sunway Ginza
营业时间：每天 11am-2am
地址：B-08-01 (1st Floor), Jalan PJU 5/13, Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
联络电话：012－346 6639
电邮地址：[email protected]
网址：VRPortal
Facebook: VRPortal
Feature Image Credit: VRPortal


A Beauty And The Beast Fairytale Carnival Will Be Coming To The Mines This February

Ever dreamt of reliving the good ol’ Disney days? With the upcoming movie, Beauty and The Beast set to be released on March 21, 2017, everyone is hyped up about the film and for those who are anticipating to catch it, you would be glad to know that there will be a Beauty And The Beast fairytale carnival coming to town in February.
This Beauty and the Beast Carnival will see plenty of activities such as Rise of Egypt, Beauty & The Beast Museum, Night Hunter, Pirate Treasure, Hollywood, VR World, Beast Maze, Laser Tag, Love Story and Meet the Clown.
Image Credit: The Carnival
Image Credit: The Carnival
Image Credit: The Carnival
The Carnival will also be featuring more than 100 of stalls selling street food, fashionable outfits and accessories. You can enjoy performances by international performers too.
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Image Credit: The Carnival
Image Credit: The Carnival
Whether you’re here to take some photos with Belle and the Beast, shop for some outfits or eat to your heart’s content, there is something here for everybody.
Image Credit: The Carnival
Image Credit: The Carnival
Image Credit: The Carnival
The Carnival
When: February 10-12, 11am-3am
Where: MIECC, The Mines
Price: RM10 (entrance fee), RM78 (entrance fee & games)
Website: The Carnival
Feature Image Credit: The Carnival


Your Personal "Chick"list For 8 Of The Best Chicken Dishes To Try In Klang Valley

If you’re a fan of chicken dishes, you ought to get yourself updated with the best. Chicken is such a versatile poultry that you can cook it all ways, pair it with all kinds of sauces and seasonings and still have it taste good. Here’s a list of mouthwatering chicken dishes that’s gonna keep you coming back for more!
1. Lim Fried Chicken
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Mr Lim and his wife has been in the fried chicken business for the past 40 years. He fries the juiciest, freshest and most fragrant fried chicken that many has raved about. With decades of experience, he commits to only frying freshly slaughtered chicken every morning, marinating it for 30 minutes with his secret seasoning and frying it in oil that’s perfectly heated.
2. Nanda Chicken
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Nanda Chicken is essentially Korean Fried Chicken but what makes it so mouthwatering is how they pair is with gooey melted cheese. It is available in 3 different variety: with cheese, crispy and special. Aside from that, the cheese coats and goes perfectly well with each and every piece of chicken so you don’t have to worry that it’s too jelak.
3. Kyochon
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Kyochon was one of the first few Korean Fried Chicken restaurants to spread it wings and land in our shores. There is a variety of flavours to their mini chicken drumsticks and it includes Honey Coated Chicken, Soy-Garlic Chicken, Korean Red Chilli Peppers Chicken and more! These mouthwatering mini chicken drumsticks are best for enjoying with friends and family.
4. Sekor & Co
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Sekor & Co’s version of the classic roast chicken takes a unique twist. It’s served in a saucer dipped in chicken broth, along with potatoes and a whole onion, with rice on the side. It may not look like much but the chicken is beautifully baked and the sauce goes amazing with it.
5. Wingstop
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Calling all fans of chicken wings, here’s literally your stop for the best chicken wings in town. With a variety of flavours such as Hickory Smoked BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Mango Habanero, Lemon Pepper, Balinese Spice, Malaysian Sambal Pedas, Atomic Fiery and more! These wings will you keep you coming back for more finger licking good times.
6. Fiqs Gastronomy
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Fiqs Gastronomy serves its fried chicken with waffles and Gula Melaka. How unique! The fried chicken is said to be seasoned so well that you can really taste the burst of flavour in your mouth. Not to mention, the sweet and savoury combo goes really well together.
7. Peruvie
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Traditional Peruvian styled grilled chicken made from staple ingredients used to cook in Peru, that’s what you’ll get here. This is hard to skip because of how unique the cuisine is, here in Malaysia. Grilled chicken paired with potatoes, corn, chilli peppers and more, you’ve ought to give it a go!
8. Iron House Kopitiam
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Giving tribute to the traditional Hainanese Chicken Chop, Iron House Kopitiam deep fries their chicken chop and pours homemade brown sauce over it. Their specialty is how they use fresh tomatoes in their homemade brown sauce instead of tinned tomato sauce.
Can’t get enough chicken?
If you’re still craving for chicken, right in the comfort of your own kitchen, Tesco is having a special promo so you can enjoy a meal for only RM5.99!
The Tesco chicken deal is available at all Tesco outlets nationwide and the RM5.99/kg deal is for one chicken (inclusive of head and feet).

Follow this link for more info: http://bit.ly/2wXy4V9


Live Out Your Most "Happening" Halloween In KL With The Roof's 3-Day Spooky Town Party

This Halloween, The Roof will be transforming their usual spaces of Stratosphere at The Roof, Signature at The Roof, Play Club at The Roof, Score at The Roof and Hide at The Roof into a spooky one for a 3-day event of horror and excitement. There will be various activities from October 27-29 to keep you entertained as well as live music too!
The first event is held at Score at The Roof, where you can get your fortune read by the mystical fortune teller named Esmeralda. Next, try your luck here on the “Wheel of Terror” whereby with any purchase, you’ll stand a chance to win more drinks and giveaways!

Next, Signature at The Roof will offer you a rather interesting Halloween-themed dining experience. Feast on their servings of “Bat Wings“, “Eye Balls” and so much more.
HIDE, on the other hand, will be offering their own take on Halloween with their “Heaven & Hell” theme. The undead will take over the entire club and you can dress the part to fit right in. The Gillaz will also be playing their music to set the mood for the occasion.
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Stratosphere at The Roof is not one to miss out on the fun. The place will be hosting an iFlix Halloween marathon event called “House of Horror” and you’ll get to watch a series of horror movies including The Ring, Friday the 13th and The Grudge. The fact that it will be on the rooftop might just add an element of creepiness to the entire experience! Don’t forget to dress up in your spookiest costume to stand a chance to participate in a free giveaway!
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Last but not least, Play Club at The Roof will be hosting DJ Tony Juniors all the way from the Netherlands, and DJ Keith Mintz and MC Noixe will also be playing during the event. If you prefer something a little more ‘spooky’, head on over the “Doll House Asylum” at Play Club for a twisted game which will definitely give you the goosebumps!
This is one way to make the most of your Halloween experience in KL this year, and for more info, check out Spooky Town.
Feature Image Credit: Play Club At The Roof


There's A New Luxurious Event Space In KL—It's PERFECT For A New Year's Eve Party

Word is there’s a new venue in town and it’s definitely a venue to be reckoned with. If you are planning to have an event before December 2017, it is best to check out The Diplomat KL for its kickass introductory promotional rates!

Newly opened, The Diplomat KL is a palatial estate designed to cater for luxury events. It is discreetly perched on the hilltops of Perkarangan Tun Ismail and is offering its entire venue for events at RM18,000 per day for weekends and RM11,000 for weekdays for event bookings until December 2017.

For a 30,500 square feet mansion, the promotional price is remarkable! The venue rental includes the use of its indoor and outdoor spaces, 2 canopies with chandeliers, 2 RELA guys and a day use of the private room.
The Diplomat KL’s exclusive feel, stunning views, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere is ideal for intimate ROM ceremonies, weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events and exclusive private parties. Its garden area can accommodate up to 300 guests in banquet style seating while its indoor space can seat up to 150 guests additionally. The whole venue can accommodate up to 800 pax. For booking enquiries or additional information, check out bit.ly/TheDiplomatKL
Feature Image Credit: The Diplomat KL
This article was first published on Venuescape. It is republished on Discover KL with permission.


超狂的榴莲海鲜料理就在Puchong的Home Style Kitchen Asam House！

榴莲除了是大马人爱吃的水果，还常被拿来加入甜点和饮料中。榴莲口味的甜点并不少见，但榴莲口味的海鲜料理你又有吃过吗？
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位于Puchong的Home Style Kitchen Asam House是家专门制作创意榴莲海鲜料理的餐厅。来到这里，你一定要尝尝他们的虾料理！这里所提供的虾有两种：淡水虾（RM48）和海虾（RM28）。肉质鲜嫩又弹牙的虾配上浓郁的榴莲酱汁，吃起来不但一点也不怪，榴莲的味道反而更能带出虾肉的鲜甜，让人一吃就上瘾！
Image Credit: Gourmet Hunter KL
Image Credit: Gourmet Hunter KL
这里的猫山王煎鱼和猫山王炒墨鱼也非常值得一试哦！
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Besides that, Home Style Kitchen also pairs their Musang King durian with pork ribs and crabs.
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除此之外，这里还有超好吃的猫山王猪排和猫山王螃蟹和等榴莲料理，爱吃榴莲的你来这里准没错啦！吃素的朋友也可以尝尝他们的猫山王炒豆腐（RM22）和猫山王炒饭（RM38/3-5人）。
Home Style Kitchen Asam House
营业时间: 每天 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
地址: No 20, Jalan Puteri 2/3, Bandar Puteri Puchong
网址: Home Style Kitchen Asam House
电话: 03-8051 7107
Feature Image Credit: Gourmet Hunter KL


快把你们的情侣运动鞋拿出来，因为 Inti 情侣跑来啦！

英迪国际大学的 Biz Young Investor Club （BIZYIC）每年都会以健康的生活作息为宗旨，举办一场充满甜蜜气氛的情侣马拉松！
而为了提高大家对自身健康的重视，他们也在今年首次开放给各位民众参加，是不是超棒的啊？
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这次马拉松的赛程总共 7km 长，但你以为只是跑这么简单吗？主办单位还在途中设置了各种各样的关卡和障碍物哦！
情侣们必须在赛程中展现互助和关爱的精神，互相协助对方共同越过这层层的障碍跑完全程！
这场马拉松将会在10月12日于汝来的英迪国际大学举行，比赛将不分年龄限制，所以不管你是爱情刚萌芽的小情侣，还是老夫老妻都可以来参加哦！
英迪情侣跑将开放给300对情侣参加，位子将以一对男女为单位，每对男女需付 RM90 的报名费。
Image Credit: Couple Run by BIZ
有意报名者，请联络刘艳槟 (Abby) 014-6126886, 李家莹 (Di Jia Ying) 016-7175895 或 陆思仪 (Lock Tze Ee) 012-3815026。
此外，现在他们还开放了网上报名，截止日期是10月5日，所以想参加的朋友要快咯！
日期：12日10月2016 年
时间：6pm
地点：英迪国际大学（汝来）
欲上网报名，请点击这里。
欲查询详情，请浏览他们的 Facebook 专页。


Pretty Tarts From Poppy Cherry Pop (September 2020)

When we saw the beautifully crafted tarts from Poppy Cherry Pop, we knew we HAD to try them. Also, 20% of the proceeds are used to feed and neuter stray cats. We love it when local bakers adopt a worthy cause! There are 6 tarts in total so this is a long review.
Small disclaimer: These were delivered on the day the flash floods hit KL, and the tarts took 4 HOURS to get to us. Thankfully, they got to us safely (big shout-out to our super patient @grabmy driver who even delivered them with a smile), but in terms of freshness, the experience may not be representing the highest quality that the baker has to offer.
That being said though, even after the crazy long journey the tarts had to endure, they still remained intact and look absolutely gorgeous (as you can tell from these pictures that are slightly edited, but we promise they really do look this delightful).
These gorgeous tarts got to us in 1 piece after going through a 4-hour drive. From the top left going clockwise: biscoff, gula melaka apple crumble, strawberry cheese, chocolate coffee caramel, key lime, berries frangipane
Biscoff tart: This one is very easy on the eyes and equally as easy on our palates. From our recent experience, biscoff can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, but this mousse filling version, paired with a cheese frosting and a light biscoff spread was well balanced and creamy.
The biscoff tart has our seal of approval!
THIS is what we were looking for when we embarked on our biscoff hunt in Sept—interesting interpretations that take the deliciousness of biscoff and incorporate it well and balanced into the dessert, whatever form it takes. One of our older eaters did find it a bit too sweet, but he was the ONLY outlier.
Berries frangipane tart: The texture of this is denser, and that’s because it has a lining of raspberry jam between the filling and the shell, then topped with lemon curd and fresh berries. The berries themselves were refreshingly sour (they’re from Cameron Highlands, the baker’s personal bid to support local farmers) and were a nice complement to the base and jam.
Key lime tart: If you’re looking for a really strong sour fix, the key lime tart will not satisfy that need. Instead, it has a citrusy lightness that is helped by the delicate Chantilly cream. The thyme is a fun addition, we always like it when bakers adopt more herby flavours, as a change from the same-old same-old.
A closer look at the strawberry cheese tart
Strawberry cheese tart: This is actually their bestseller, it has raspberry jam with a baked cheese mixture, and then topped with more cheese frosting and strawberries. Most of us actually found that the filling along with the extra cheese frosting was just too much. The cheesy and heavy filling was really quite overwhelming. Then again, this was the final tart we tasted, and we could be already full to the brim. This was not a crowd favourite, but we did have 1 taster who rated it as the best of the lot.
Gula melaka apple crumble tart: This was surprisingly a crowd pleaser and having the crispy gula melaka streusel really made a difference in enhancing the fragrance of the apple compote. This tart was probably the least presentable compared to all the other delicate beauties, but the apples themselves were so well-cooked! They weren’t too soft or mushy, and still had a bit of a bite to them. and even our non-apple eater gave her seal of approval to the fruit’s doneness.
The chocolate coffee caramel tart, which did cause a bit of discussion.
Chocolate coffee caramel tart: This tart was divisive only because of one element, the salted caramel swirl in the centre. Everyone loved the balance of the chocolate and coffee but some felt that the salted caramel was too thick and rich, to the point that it stuck to the roof of the mouth like toffee. But a few proclaimed this as their favourite tart (yes, even beating the strawberry cheese and biscoff), and let’s face it—coffee, chocolate and salted caramel isn’t a difficult combo to love.
The simple but pretty packaging the tarts from Poppy Cherry Pop came in.
Each tart is RM40, which sounds pricey but bear in mind, they’re 4.5”-5″ diameter in size so these ain’t no average sized tarts. The baker also mentioned that she only uses premium ingredients such as Lurpak butter, phildalelphia cheese and Callebaut chocolate. Plus, not to forget the 20% of purchase going to helping stray cats.
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