Friday, September 29, 2006

Tai Thong Imperial Palace @ Puchong







Mango Delight from Celi Cakes Hartamas
Triple Fudge from Celi Cakes Hartamas
The birthday boy - Alan celebrating his 21st yr old bday and our friend from korean Rome celebrating his 19th yr old bday.
Rome and I in matching outfit :) Shhhhh..Don't let jealousy overcome Kampungboy!


The group picture. Impressive no?? Thanks Alan for footing the bill!

P/s : will update captions after my study week n exam week :p

Monday, September 25, 2006

Dae Sa Kwan Korean BBQ @ Desa Sri Hartamas

A huge increase of Korean restaurants, retailers and groceries stores around Sri Hartamas is seen, particularly because Hartamas and Bukit Kiara attracts a high expatriate population with Japanese and Korean who comprise almost half the total residential population.

It's hard to make up our mind as there was too much of korean restaurants available, the heavy rain pour made the decision. We settled for Dae Sa Kwan where we had just parked our car infront of the shoplots. Maybe we shall try out Daorae which quite a number of bloggers had featured about next time.


We were brought to the upper floor, where we can experience the traditional korean dining, it normally entails sitting on the floor and eating off a small table. My calves soon emitted frantic signals of numbs, guess I need to correct my postures as sitting with ur knees cross is the 'very right' postures.

Hmm their menu is a bit confusing, its all in korean words with description in English..but hey I need pictures!!
Free flow of sky juice

Appetizers / starters - You are entitled to refills of two servings. Most of the veges are pickled stuffs, some even looked and tasted like mum's cooking.

Just find this bowl of rice picture adorable, don't you think so?

Kgboy said that the silver coloured elongated chopsticks looks like some needles where ancient Chinese heroes used to test whether their food is being poisoned. LOL

The bibimbap hotpot that we ordered, with assortment of veges, beef and some garlic, onion based soup. The soup is lip smacking good, its great for curing flu viruses too!

You can have your food barbequed too, the sizzling and cracking sound of crisps and lards makes us feel "urrrgghhhh, we should have ordered that!" . Nevermind though, as the soups and beef are good, and we shall try their bbq item next time.


It costs about rm 60. We can hardly move after all the stuff, we tried really not to waste to food but mission failed. It's an good excuse to do some boutiques hopping around hartamas area after that. There's a lot of boutiques selling nice and cheap clothing around this area!

0G, Jalan 25/70A,

Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 KL
Tel : 03 - 2300 1004
(Along the RHB bank)


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Friday, September 22, 2006

Of Xiao Long Baos and La Mien Part II

I'll be featuring Crystal Jade @ Lot 10 for my part II of Lamiens and Xiao Long Baos. I brought along my roomie Suyen and some new makan kaki - my classmate Mr. S and his cousin Mr. A who had just came back from Cambridge. It's quite ridiculous if feed Mr. A with western food upon his arrival right? So we opt for something Chinese, and I hope that he's craving for Chinese food.

Yeah, in terms of interior, Dragon I wins with all the grand statues of Qin terra cotta warriors and the black and red themes that feels so oriental. Crystal Jade is more to simplicity with wooden tables and chairs, transparent glasses that let customers oversee the buzz of Bukit Bintang.


Some dried shrimps chillies? Please correct me if I'm wrong. It goes well with the lamiens if you prefer a hint of spiciness.

Raddish Puffs that came pippingly hot. The pastry is so light and airy and puffy. Hmmmm good stuff! The savoury taste of the sengkuang (turnips) is just nice too.

Tadah~! The long awaited Xiao Long Baos! I think that the making of Xiao Long Baos is an art, some of the Sifus are even particular about the number of folds on each Xiao Long Bao.

Its best to be eaten with some shredded gingers and dips of vinegar. As I'd told you guys before, the right way of eating is to take a small bite of the skin and suck out the broth inside. Orelse, you'll ended up with burning tongue.

Sze Chuan Beef La Mien ordered by Mr. A. The broth is spicy, the beef is tender, and the lamien is springy.

The rest of us had choosen this one as it looks tempting in the menu. Needless to say, the deep fried pork ribs are yummy~!

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Of Xiao Long Baos and La Mien Part I

Dragon I has opened up their fourth branch in Malaysia (the previous branches would be at Cititel Midvalley, Central BU and One Utama New Wing). Whoa, at least there's something new at Sunway Pyramid other than Zen's and Kim Gary! It seems like there's a spur of Shanghai food replacing the trend of HK char chan teng concept.

Previously Hartz Chicken Buffet is running on this place, but they shifted one floor below, taking up smaller space and they did some revamp.

Passerby can get a glimpse of the rolling and folding of dumpling skins, the filling and the steaming process of Xiao Long Baos.

Statues of Qin terra cotta warriors line the entrance into the restaurant, with a wall of Chinese characters as the background. I'm quite impress with their interior and I believe that this is the reason that customers flock in.

Thumbs up for the menu as the items listed are accompanied by pictures and descriptions.



I accidentally deleted the Xiao Long Baos pictures taken. Careless minded! I'm left with this picture of Xiao Long Baos with Crab Meat. The right way to eat Xiao Long Bai is to take a small bite of the skin and suck the broth. The soup inside is created by placing some frozen soup inside the dumpling before steaming. The steam heat melts the frozen soup.

Fried rice with Chinese ham (Jing Hua Huo Tui) and chicken RM 12 - According to Leeping, this is nothing fantastic, in fact it is a bit over priced.

Zha Jiang Mien (Noodles with minced meat and bean sauce) RM 12 - I took a bite if this, and the flavour of black bean sauce is overpowering.

Citygal's choice would be La Mien with Fried Pork Ribs RM 14- Their La Mien is a turn down as I expect it to be springy as it was hand made while the broth is acceptable for me.

The pork ribs are the saving grace, it's juicy yet tender and most importantly it doesnt feel greasy at all!

Stay tune for Part II folks~!!

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Happy Birthday to Imba Peh

Happy 21st Birthday to Kenny, our ever helpful friend who had an early celebration at Halo Cafe, Sunway.

Halo Cafe started with its first outlet located in Chi Cheong Gai (China Town). It's operated with a unique concept of combining entertainment activities with F&B services. It's a great place to chill out with friends, while listening to the great voices of some talented singers.


Halo Cafe is specialised in Artist Training, such as providing professional training to cafe artistes, so please do not complain on their pricey drinks and food, as we are supporting the local talents.



Kampungboy + Kenny
Citygal + Kenny
Wishing you the best Birthday ever.. with all your wishes granted and happiness overflowing. May you be showered with every blessing, good health and wonderful friends all year round.

Friday, September 15, 2006

The Wonders of Spicy Minced Meat

Minced meat serves Lazy or Busy people well who wish to do some cooking at home. Dry mee tastes good topped with minced meat. Tofu doesn't taste so plain anymore with some savoury taste. Carnivorous would find vege dish interesting as they can digged through it for some minced meat. You can even use mix it over with some pasta to create the 'Fusionness' too.

So who can resist the wonders of minced meat? The newly improvised Citygal recipe for spicy minced meat tasted even better? The aroma of dried shrimps is evil! It will stimulate your saliva glands and make you feel like having more and more of it.




Recipe:
  1. Heat oil in pan and add garlic once simmering. Fry for 30 seconds before adding onion
  2. Add in diced dried shrimps and fry till fragrant.
  3. As onion begins to soften, pour in minced meat. Sprinkle in pepper and stir thoroughly with a wooden spatula
  4. Lower heat to medium and 2 tbsp spicy fermented soy beans (taucheo). Mix until sauce is evenly distributed over meat.