This month of June, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s award winning signature Chinese restaurant Tao Chinese Cuisine commemorates the Dragon Boat Festival with five eclectic glutinous rice dumpling selections and we are honoured to be invited to preview these delicacies.  Priced at RM14.00 nett for mini rice dumpling duo and RM22.00 nett onwards for traditional rice dumpling selections, these dumplings are available from 30 May to 9 June 2016. Handmade fresh daily by master dim sum chef Lo […]

Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Ramadan, the Muslim holy month that comes once a year. The Muslims honour Ramadan as a month of patient endurance through fasting and gratitude through prayers. It is a month to strengthen and reinforce faith, compassion and forgiveness and an increased religious observance and self-reflection. The second thing that comes to mind when it comes to Ramadan besides fasting is buka puasa. Buka puasa is a session where the Muslims […]

As the fasting month approaches, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur will be cooking up traditional Malaysian ‘kampung’ dishes this Ramadhan. Our family was invited by the good people of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur to preview their full Buka Puasa buffet spread. Air bandung to quench our thirst before feasting. The many varieties of kurma to break fast with.  To reminisce the moments of Ramadhan with the family, a daily highlight of 12 types of Rendang […]

This holy month of June, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Serena Brasserie presents A Journey of Heritage: With the Celebrated “Kampong Boys”, beginning 6 June to 5 July 2016.  Our family was invited by the good people of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  Celebrated “Kampong Boys” dressing down to the theme, setting the ambiance for a lovely kampung feel.  Executive sous chef, Abdul Razak with his signature Laksa Johor; rich and […]

I am a fan of Bak Kut Teh but I have never tried the ones in Klang. Last Saturday, we tagged along a friend to check out Fong Keow (Pottery) Bak Kut Teh at Taman Intan, Klang. This restaurant has been around for 3 decades and has recently gone through an extensive renovation. They now offer seafood and other delectable Chinese cuisine besides their ever popular BKT.  Fong Keow (Pottery) Bak Kut Teh Restaurant No: 49, […]

TEMPTationS Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur will be serving a sumptuous feast of more than 100 Malaysian favorite dishes plus typical traditional dishes for buka puasa next month. Diners can also feast on the king of fruits – durian, after sating their appetites at the buffet. Our family was invited by the good people of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  From the authentic local selection of kerabu, jeruk and sambal to the various types […]

Eversince I became a parent, holidays mean sleeping in to recover all my sleep dept. We took opportunity of the long weekend to sleep in, waking up later than usual and head on to Sky Palace Fine Chinese Cuisine at One City to try their ALL YOU CAN EAT NON-HALAL DIMSUM. It is surprisingly very affordably priced at just RM38++/adult and RM28++/senior citizen and children below 10 years old. Kids below 5 years old eat […]

I’ve heard so much about Taipei Taipei’s signature pork chop. My friend raved about how we don’t need to go to Taiwan anymore for their famous pork chop rice as we can get it right here at Taipei Taipei. Taipei Taipei is well-known for their pork cutlet marinated in herbs and spices and deep fried till it has a crispy coat yet tender and juicy inside. My friend is from Cheras and he recommended us to […]

I was gardening when I noticed a bird’s nest on my plant. Someone must have stragetically placed it there but let’s not focus on that  I love bird’s nest. I started consuming bird’s nest when I was pregnant with Ethan 9 years ago. Being my first pregnancy, I wanted the best for my baby. Bird’s nest is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as it is considered a superior health food in many ways. I heard that […]

Do you love ‘kopitiam’ fares but can’t stand the scorching hot weather?  Café Aroma Kopitiam at Dorsett Grand Subang brings typical kopitiam delights in the comfort of a 5-star hotel. Dishes includes traditional kopitiam favourites such as; Nasi Lemak, Loh See Fun, Mee Rebus, Curry Laksa and Hong Kong ‘French Toast’. Café Aroma Kopitiam Dorsett Grand Subang Jalan SS 12/1, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60 3-5031 6060 Fax: +603 5031 8686 Email: […]

I am on the roll for pork hunt. I realised lately that pork isn’t too bad at all. This is coming from me; a fish or chicken person. These days, I jump at every opportunity for a porky feast. I don’t know what has gotten into me but my latest pork cravings sent me to Skewers, located on the same row as SS2 Murni restaurant. Skewers 9, Jalan SS 2/75, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, […]

Let me tell you a little story. I usually cook chicken stew because it is one of the easiest meal to prepare. It also serves as a one pot dish as there are vegetables in it too. I have been alternating chicken stew and fried fish for the past months that the boys can tell today is chicken stew day and tomorrow they’ll know they will get fried fish. They love both the chicken stew […]

My breadmaking mojo is BACK! This time I experimented with the leftover chicken floss from Chinese New Year =.=  Ingredients for 700g of Chicken Floss Loaf: 120ml water 150ml fresh milk  2 tbsp oil 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp sugar 2 cups bread flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp breadmaker yeast 1 tbsp butter Add the ingredients into the breadmaker in the following sequence: Water Milk Oil Salt Sugar Flour Yeast Butter Set the […]

We were at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur last month for dinner. Before dinner, we lingered at The Mixing Room, Lobby Lounge to enjoy a selection of 7 signature Tapas created by Sous Chef Pablo Crespo. Available from 12.00noon to 10.00pm daily, Chef Pablo mesmerizes us with his Spanish-Guatemalan inspired creations. The Mixing Room Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Chef Pablo’s imaginative use of fresh ingredients and recipes that are easy has led to the creation of enticing cold […]

We were back in Melaka earlier this month for a short staycation at the newly opened Novotel Melaka hotel. Located in the heart of the city centre, it is a walking distance from major attractions and shopping malls. Novotel Melaka Jalan Melaka Raya 2, 75000 Melaka. Tel: +606-2898222 LOBBY Clean and spacious lobby greeted us as soon as we stepped into the hotel. There are many cosy sofas to rest while waiting to get checked-in. […]

These days I jadi macam full-time cook jer. Early morning, cook. Evening, cook. But why am I complaining lah, this IS the job of a stay-at-home-mom what kan? If I don’t cook then stay at home for what? But then again I have not been cooking for the many, many years I have been staying at home :P Kor-Kor is busy upstairs in his room, catching up on homework for the one week that he […]

We were in Melaka two weeks ago for an early celebration of my mother’s birthday as I know I won’t be able to go back to be with her on her actual birthday which is today, 20 March. We went for hi-tea at The Square, Novotel Melaka.  There are indoor and outdoor seating to suit your preference.  It is breezy and nice outside but the boys chose to sit inside.  The first thing that caught […]

We are honoured to be invited to a private dining session with Executive Chef Chong Chee Ming (张细明) at Sky Palace (食为天) Chinese restaurant, One City last week. Sky Palace Fine Chinese Cuisine Restaurant (食为天) Sky Park @ One City, Contact: 603-5115 9998 Website: www.skypalace.com.my Facebook: fb.com/SkyPalaceFineChineseCuisine Tucked in a corner on the ground floor of the mall, this restaurant actually consists of two levels spanning over 8000sq feet. We were ushered to the top floor into one of their […]

We were at Mid Valley Megamall for our very first laser tag experience at Galaxy Laser a week ago. We got hungry after that and together with some friends headed straight to 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice 新怡保鸡饭店 that is situated on the same level as Galaxy Laser, on the left side of the Exhibition Centre. 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice 新怡保鸡饭店, Mid Valley Megamall Kampung Chicken (Whole Bird RM88) What I like about dining here is their […]

Think PORK pizzas and burgers and one of the first that comes to mind is definitely Skippys. I think it is safe to say most of us know of the first Skippys Pizza in Phileo Damansara 1 that originally started as a delivery and take-away store. That outlet in Phileo in due course accepts dine-in customers too and quickly became popular with the corporate lunch crowd in that area. Last December, Skippys Pizza opened their second outlet at Damansara Uptown. […]

Located on the ground floor of Dorsett Grand Subang, we were at Terazza Brasserie for their Mongolian Grill, one of their themed night buffet every Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Originally from Taiwan, Mongolian Grill has since become popular across the globe inspired by stories of Mongolian warriors and their culinary prowess. Using their large shield as makeshift woks, they would stir-fry their meats and vegetable over blazing fires whilst using herbs and spices to […]

Being a Peranakan, we don’t usually dine out at Peranakan restaurants. Nyonyas usually take pride of their own cooking and prefer to invite guests to their home for a meal. Majority of them are like that except for me as I am one of those rare Nyonyas who only knows how to eat but not cook. I attribute this to my mom who spoilt us constantly with her delicious home cooked food that I never find the […]

Gong Xi Fa Cai. It is the 9th day of Chinese New Year today. Firecrackers are showering the skies as I am typing this entry. My boys have no problem sleeping through it all though :) On the 5th day of Chinese New Year, my friend Sidney invited me to join him and his mom for a Lou Sang lunch at the hotel he was staying. He was staying right smack in the heart of […]

I was not aware that there is a Halal Chinese restaurant in Bukit Gambang Resort City. We stayed in Arabian Resort and had breakfast at their Coffee House yet I did not notice that there is this Oriental Oasis just next to it until on the second day and we really wanted to dine here. Oriental Oasis, Arabian Resort. We had just completed our ATV Safari Ride in the hot afternoon sun so it was very […]

I received a message from Micheele from Vanity Kitchen recently saying her bakery specialises in making Indonesian Layer Cakes (Kek Lapis Legit) and other Indonesian treats in Kuala Lumpur and asked if I would like to sample some of her cakes. I checked out their FB Page and was more keen on their pineapple tarts actually as we always purchase pineapple tarts in bulk this time of the year as gifts for Darling’s business acquaintances. I […]

Last Saturday, we met up with Isaac and Ivy at Pholio Cafe, Mutiara Damansara. Relatively new, its nasi lemak kukus is already well-known in the neighbourhood and beyond. It is obvious this is a sports themed cafe with a mini football field on the floor to the many football jerseys hanging around the cafe. Football field floor. The bare wall is where they project live games during the football season. Pholio Cafe, Mutiara Damansara Address: […]

It is the third week of school. I still havent been able to establish a routine of waking up early in the morning to prepare food for Ethan. The reason being I usually stay up till 2am for work and if I wake up at 5am, I’ll remain awake the entire day to care for the two boys. On days that I really can’t get my eyes to open, Ethan will purchase food from the canteen […]

One of the boys’ favourite sushi restaurant is Sakae Sushi. The huge and smiley green frog always entice them to enter. We dine here often as they serve reasonably priced Japanese food. Come here on a Sunday and chances are you might bump into us as Kids Eat For Free every Sunday at Sakae Sushi. Ayden’s favourite green frog It is always our pleasure to attend Sakae Sushi’s CNY preview. This year, it is even […]

Count our blessings as we are invited yet again to preview the Chinese New Year Lou Sang menu this evening at Si Chuan Dou Hua, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur. Swinging to a prosperous new year, Si Chuan Dou Hua is ushering the Year of the Monkey with eight set menus that have been delicately created to cater to every taste bud. PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur even invited the God of Prosperity to the CNY preview :D According to […]

The weather is scorching hot these days and it is said to go on till March. The boys are even seen seeking shelter from the fierce sun during our daily evening playground routine.  I was waiting for Ayden to crawl out of the tunnel only to see him hide in there. I guess he discovered how cooling it is in there as opposed to the scorching hot sun.  And then there are TWO! Haiyo! That left […]

Dynasty Restaurant (Non-Halal), Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team of talented chefs are all set to engulf our senses with Festive Menus that capture the finest flavours of Cantonese cuisine from 18 January to 22 February 2016 in celebration of the Chinese New Year. We were privileged to be invited to preview their CNY Festive Menus this evening.  My boys looking dapper ready for dinner <3 Dynasty Restaurant offers 6 types of Yee […]

During our 4D/3N stay in Pulai Springs Resort, we took our dinners at their award winning Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant except for one night when we returned from Singapore late and ate at Cinta Terrace instead. The award winning Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant features exquisite interiors that echo the grandness of an ancient imperial dining hall. Qing Palace, Pulai Pavillion Decorated with genuine Oriental antique furnishing, paintings, carvings and even silk lanterns, this restaurant is […]

Ethan’s class is now in the morning session. I have successfully been waking up early at 5am for 3 days to prepare his snack box but overslept today so he ended up bringing bread and cereals to school. He is happy though as he is able to share the cereals with his friends.  Not only do I have to prepare his snack box, I also prepare tea break now that he is at home in the […]

While we were in Melaka over the weekend, my parents brought us to Wisma Peranakan, Tengkera Melaka. My parents are active members there with my Dad being one of the AJK member in their Koperasi. I’ve blogged about how my mom’s (and even my Dad’s) social life changed to the better after she got involved here. You may want to read the post again here -> Being Socially Active My mom wanted me to see it myself. […]

We will be welcoming the auspicious year of Fire Monkey in 2016 but it is never too early to Lou Sang! Chef Loh Jiunn Voon, Executive Chinese Chef from award winning Chinese restaurant, The Emperor prepared three delectable 8-course feast and Yee Sang to indulge in with our loved ones, friends and colleagues. We always do our best to arrive early for Chinese dinners because I super love the nuts they served as appetiser. There is […]

In my previous post, I wrote about the TWO ultimate experiences we must not miss at Bukit Gambang Safari Park, which are to experience the safari park through the Drive Zone Tram or ride there ourselves on the ATV. You can refer to the post below in case you missed it earlier: The TWO Ultimate Experiences You Must Not Miss at Bukit Gambang Safari Park I also ended that post by saying there is another activity […]

Ramen Ten is Singapore’s first and popular Halal Japanese restaurant. I found out about it during my recent trip down south but did not get the chance to dine there due to my limited time in Singapore. They have an outlet in PJ Jaya 33 too so we thought we might as well give it a try. Ramen Ten is on the ground floor of Jaya 33 and can be easily spotted from the main […]

Dorsett Grand Subang hosted a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh, State Assemblyman of Subang Jaya and the children of City Revival Children’s Home to launch its Candy Fantasy Festivities. Hugo Gerritsen, Area General Manager of Dorsett Grand Subang was also joined by Datin Jasmin Abdullah Heng, Vice Chairman of Dorsett Hospitality International and Clarence Wong, Chief Operating Officer cum Chief Financial Officer of Dorsett Hospitality International for the festivities. The annual […]

PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is having ‘A Magical Christmas’ this year. The lobby of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is transformed beautifully to welcome the season of Love and Giving. We super love the fairy lights that took over the backdrop at the reception area. We had the opportunity to attend a Christmas buffet dinner preview at Chatz Brasserie last Thursday. We were served PARKROYAL Signature Mocktail as soon as we were ushered to our table. For Christmas, […]

It is the season to indulge in delicious festive flavors! There is a lovely fireplace waiting for Santa at the entrance of Vogue Café, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur.  We were serenaded with upbeat tunes while having our buffet dinner at Vogue Café the other day. The boys can’t help themselves from dancing to the festive Christmas jingles and more.  I love the view of their lovely Christmas trees from where we were seated.  Vogue Café is the place […]

It’s DECEMBER, let’s welcome my favourite month of the year. It is also the month where every where I go, people mispelled my name; MERRYN becomes Merry :P True enough, MERRY we were as we had an early Christmas gathering with friends in a true British style complete with wine, turkey and more at THYME Kiara in the heart of Mont Kiara, KL. THYME Kiara Solaris Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur […]

Jingle all the way, Christmas is on its way! Year end is always the best time of the year since it’s the long school holidays and of course the arrival of Christmas and New Year soon after. I love Christmas decor hunting and this year, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya impressed me with their Christmas decorations. A lovely snow covered ‘house’ complete with a chimney and cheerful LED Christmas lights lit up the entrance to Swez Brasserie. […]

Tous Les Jours is a French inspired Korean bakery serving wide selection of breads, pastries, cakes and cuisines. Pronounced, “Tu-le-juru”, Tous Les Jours means “Everyday” in French. I suppose it means this is the place you can dine anyday, everyday. TOUS les JOURS Lot GK08, Ground Floor, Empire Shopping Gallery Jalan SS16/1, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor   Tel : +603-5036 7750 I was greeted by freshly baked breads and pastries as soon as I stepped into the […]

In conjunction with World Celebrity Chef Series 2015, award-winning artisan chocolatier and pâtissier Tim Clark is gracing the kitchen of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur from November 15 to November 20. If you have a sweet tooth like me then hurry over to IVIV (OneSixFive) @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur as Chef Tim will be in town until 20th November 2015. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur 165 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: +603 2782 6118 We took the opportunity to indulge in […]

I celebrated my birthday with a staycation here back in 2012. We did not have Ayden yet that time. Only Ethan, the lightbulb was with us. The three of us fit in comfortably in the bathtub of our Deluxe room. Back to present, Dorsett Grand Subang is having ‘Kid Stay and Dine for Free’ promo and we took advantage of that for another staycation with Ayden joining us this time. At RM298.00nett per room per […]

Darling is always looking for a good place to bring his business acquaintances for a meal. It is rare to find restaurants in hotels in KL serving non-halal dimsum as mostly are pork-free. I recently discovered that Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur serves non-halal piping hot Dim Sum at RM12.60nett onwards per portion. Choices range from steamed, baked and deep fried to healthy congee. Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel Level 1, East Wing, Corner of […]

It was a nice, sunny afternoon last Saturday. I brought the kids to this popular eatery, 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice Restaurant in Jalan Gasing, PJ for lunch after Ethan’s taekwondo class. I used to frequent this place back when I was in college almost two decades ago! Oh my, time certainly flies! 1977 Ipoh Chicken Rice restaurant新怡保鸡饭店 107 Jalan Gasing 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor It is as packed and popular as ever. This restaurant originates […]

There is this modern Taiwanese mini steamboat place called Two Pesos in SS2 that is always packed with a long queue waiting to be seated. Just a couple of months ago, they opened a new branch in Kota Damansara. I am ALWAYS in Kota Damansara so apa lagi, we quickly hopped inside since not many are aware they have this new branch here so the queue is still tolerable. If you are lucky, you can […]

During our last trip back to Malacca, I requested my parents to bring us out jalan-jalan. Sekali-sekala jadi tourists pulak shiok jugak. I wanted to try the famous Aunty Koh cendol but you know lah, if the planets are not aligned and the stars are not in your favour, you won’t be able to buy it before they run out. Bleh.. So we decided on coconut shake instead. I’ve tried the original coconut shake in […]

Solaris Mont Kiara is also widely known as “Korean Town” due to the countless Korean eateries and beauty salons around. One particular cafe however stands out from the rest thanx to their colourful painted furniture outside the restaurant. The furnitures will bring your memory back to school though I don’t remember the tables and chairs in my former school being this vibrant :D The place I’m talking about is situated next to 7-11 and is called Kafe Go […]

I started blogging around 8 years ago. I’ve made many new friends along the way. Some are merely acquaintances I see online but some are real friends even offline. One of them is Chris and she invited me over to her beautiful home last weekend for dinner. Ayden got comfortable straight away with his new friend. They even shared toys. Haha. Ayden and Kikko. See? Aww… He kept himself occupied playing with either Kikko or her […]

Last week, I received an invitation to another potluck dinner. I love receiving invitations. It means there are still people out there who likes me and wants my company. It makes me feel so loved :D But I am afraid of potluck. It gives me stress up to level 9999 as I don’t cook. The stress is higher when I am invited by a great chef who is also a marvellous food writer. I needed […]

I was back at my parent’s place in Malacca last weekend. My Dad will always make sure there is breakfast ready on the table each time his kids and grandchildren are home. If he buys something spicy such as nasi lemak or roti canai, he’ll make sure to buy a packet of noodles for Ethan and Ayden.  He knows of Ayden’s latest fascination with fishballs so he went out of his way to get Malacca’s […]

Mid-Autumn Festival is this Sunday. Just as we’ve got our lanterns ready, a surprise delivery arrived at our doorstep last Saturday. To our delight, we received this package from D’King, a premium durian mooncake brand. Took a peek inside and saw two boxes of Vegetarian Snow Skin Musang King durian mooncakes. Individually wrapped, there are FOUR packs in each styrofoam box to retain its coldness. Beautifully handmade, with no preservatives and artificial flavouring added hence we […]

It all started from one of my FB postings. My foodie friend commented something and one comment led to another and we ended up planning for a potluck. I volunteered to bring a POT since I don’t cook and suggested for Choi Yen to bring the LUCK. We pulled Xiang into the picture as we know he has a nice house to host us :D Just an impromptu idea that became a reality but we are […]

We are always spending time in Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara during the weekdays as I have my stuffs to settle over there. That gives us a lot of opportunities to go food hunting around that area. There is this new township Sunway Nexis, the latest development from Sunway City located next to its ‘elder sibling’ Sunway Giza. We found our new favourite Nasi Lemak there at Rail Canteen, Sunway Nexis. Kluang Heritage, Rail Canteen.  Unit D-GF-02, Sunway […]

Today I shall attempt baking Choco Raisin Loaf using the Sweet Bread recipe but modified to get a chocolate bread as my breadmaker doesn’t come with a Chocolate Bread recipe :( Ingredients for 700g of Choco Raisin Bread: 120ml water 150ml fresh milk (or chocolate milk) 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder 2 cups bread flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp breadmaker yeast 1 tbsp butter 3/4 […]

We attended Sakae’s 18th Anniversary celebration with the launch of a brand new menu featuring more than 100 new additions. The boys and the bouncy, leaping frog mascot.  Salmon is the main feature in this new menu with all time favourite salmon dishes such as Salmon Sashimi, Hana Maki and Salmon Mentaiyaki as well as some new creations such as Salmon Cheese Roll, Salmon Zukushi, Salmon Treasures and more. In line with their “farm to table” […]

We spent the entire day at eCurve and got really tired. We saw an empty bench in front of Tony Roma’s and quickly took a sit to rest our exhausted feet. Thank goodness for the bench, our zonked feet got a couple of minutes of rest. Not only was our feet were dead beat, we were famished too. That was when we spotted the latest promo from Tony Roma’s. Without delaying further, we made our […]

There is this new coffee place in Publika Shopping Gallery opened barely a month ago (at the time of writing) that you must visit at least once and I bet you’ll get hooked to it soon after as it has a really lovely interior, great coffee and surprisingly very good food. We kept coming back until we have eaten almost everything on their menu. Today’s post is a compilation of everything that we have eaten […]