Burger & Lobster Malaysia at SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands

The guys who set about making their dream a reality in London is now available in Malaysia! I haven’t been to Genting Highlands for a pretty long time and I was pretty excited on trying what’s good in this restaurant after all the hype.

Chilli Lobster served with Signature Brioche – RM 165

They’re serving fresh Canadian lobster steamed or grilled to our preference with a choice of clarified butter or B&L’s famous lemon & garlic butter.

The sauce was delicious with just the right amount of heat but it was a missed that the lobster was slightly overcooked. We had to order another round of those fluffy buttery brioche to absorb every last drip of the sauce.

The B&L Burger (168g) – RM 130

The B&L Burger, a combination of beef and lobster meat, topped with lettuce and Terragon & Truffle sauce.

Almost everything about this was good! Buns were fluffy and beautifully toasted, lobster was nice and firm however the patty was a little dry but well seasoned. One thing about this burger was the truffle sauce as it gave an extra oomph.

8 Steps To The West – RM 33

South Carolina Tea – RM28

Alongside we ordered some cocktails as well. Both were pretty refreshing, but I personally preferred the South Carolina Tea because it wasn’t gassy.

The kitchen is constantly flying out with orders, I hope they’re able to maintain a consistency to it. Overall it was a great dining experience, the service crew was quite attentive and friendly as well.

Burger & Lobster Malaysia
Address: Level 1, SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands Resort, Pahang.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11:00 – 22:00
Fri: 11:00 – 00:00
Sat: 09:00 – 00:00
Sun: 09:00 – 22:00
Contact: +60 3-6105 9186
Facebook: Burger & Lobster (Pahang, Pahang, Malaysia)

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Rojak & Cendol Ali at Taman Yarl

Anyone who lives at or within OUG will know where to get the best rojak mamak in town. It isn’t too hard to locate the stall as you wouldn’t overlooked the crowds and queue especially during lunch hours.

Rojak Sotong | RM6.50

The ‘rojak mamak’ or Malaysian-Indian Salad consists of a base of crunchy washed and julienne vegetables, tofu, crispy fritters and hard boiled eggs topped with mouth-watering peanut sauce.

There’s just this really comforting feeling from the chunky peanut sauce that was served with piping hot complementing the rest of the condiments perfectly.

Cendol Biasa | RM2

To make this meal a little more overwhelming, ordering a bowl of cendol would cool off some of the heat. The finely shaved ice with almost melt-in-mouth texture with just the right amount ‘gula melaka’ along with the generous amount of kidney beans, cincau & cendol was simply irresistible.

I’d strongly advise to order them as takeaways to enjoy at the comfort of your own home as there aren’t much tables there. Bare in mind during lunch hours it could take awhile to get to your orders. Patience lah deyh!

Rojak & Cendol Ali
Address: Taman Yarl, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 11:30AM to 6PM daily

Cheers,

“Reach For The Gold” by Aizat Amir

Aizat Amir, Atmosphere 360 Restaurant

“Reach for The Gold” by Aizat Amir was one of the showcase to give acknowledgement by displaying pop artwork of the Malaysian icons. The Malaysian Series is also to express his love for our country and to these inspirational local icons that promotes national unity to the Malaysian people as we come together in support of them regardless of our race, religion, background.

Aizat was born in 1989 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia and graduated from Academy of Arts, Culture and National Heritage (ASWARA) with the certificate of Diploma of Fine Arts in 2013. In addition to engaging in activities exhibited, He also involved in theater and performing art, as a designer of sets and props. 

Here are the 12 inspirational Malaysians you should know(!) :

Tun. Dr. Mahathir – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tun. Dr. Siti Hasmah – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tony Fernandes – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Yuna – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Allahyarham Dato’ Sudirman – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Pocket Rocket Man’ Azizul Hasni Awang – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Supermokh’ Allahyarham Dato’ Mokhtar Dahari – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Malaysian Astronaut’ Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Datuk Lee Chong Wei – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Hi Sir! – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Seniman Agung – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Jimmy Choo – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

The key to success in a country is with the support of its citizens. Everything about this showcase is to remind us Malaysians about our uniqueness and cultures as it is like a euphemism for achieving such greatness.

Mr. John Oh (Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant – Sky Gallery Art Director) with Aizat Amir

There will be more paintings to be added to the Malaysian Series. Two of Aizat’s personal favorite paintings were Tun. Dr. Mahathir, because he has made history yet again for being the Malaysia’s Prime Minister twice and Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor for being Malaysia’s first astronaut.

“We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let us always remember that unity is our fundamental strength as a people and as a nation. – Tunku Abdul Rahman

To check out more of Aizat’s artwork, click here!

 

Terima kasih, Malaysia!

 

Chong Kok Kopitiam at Klang

We dropped by at this old, bustling coffee shop strategically located just across the Klang KTM Station for a quick breakfast before we head over to Pulau Ketam. Chong Kok Kopitiam is apparently one of the oldest operating coffee shop in Klang.

The multiracial community here makes the ambiance so much more effervescent. Do not hesitate to share a table as it is packed almost everyday especially the weekends.

Roti Bakar 2 Keping – Butter dan Kaya (RM3.50)

Generous spread of ‘kaya’ coconut jam and actual butter instead of margarine slapped in between the lightly toasted toast. It’s still a little fluffy on the inside which makes it a lot more palatable. Not to mention their homemade kaya that tasted really authentic.

Roti 1 Keping – Butter dan Kaya

Personally I’ve always preferred my toast toasted over steamed. This time I’ve got to love how cotton-like soft and piping hot it was. There’s definitely something about their kaya that makes it so addictive.

Nasi Lemak

You’ll see these prepacked Nasi Lemak just in front of the cashier. The fluffy perfectly cooked rice plus the sambal makes it simply remarkable with just the right amount of heat in it.

Fried Mee Hoon

Economical fried mee hoon may be the breakfast choice of some as it is simply satisfying and filling though there’s no particular wow-factor about it.

Milo (RM2.70/Kecil)

It was a little too sweet for my liking, way too generous with the spoonful of Milo powder and sugar. Getting a cup of their signature Cham C would be highly recommended though!

Worth a visit especially for visitors who are planning a day trip to Klang.

Chong Kok Kopitiam
Address:
5, Jalan Stesen, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor
Opening Hours:
6:30AM – 6PM (Mondays to Saturdays)
6:30AM – 2PM (Sundays only)
Contact Number:
+60 3-3371 0996

xx,

Lulufa Hotpot 爐爐發 at SS15, Subang Jaya

At LuLuFa Hotpot, expect the ultimate steamboat experience from the perfect balance of fresh ingredients, delicious broths and delectable dippings sauces. The Chefs and restaurant thrives on their home-made specialties which are prepared in-house and a range of premium hand-picked dipping ingredients.

Spicy Szechuan Ma La (RM15.90/half , RM25.90/full) or LuLu’s Signature Pork Bone Broth (RM12.90/half , RM20.90/full)

LuLu’s Signature Pork Bone Broth is made of quality bones and simmered for hours, a definite love at first dip. Just having the broth itself is already divine. Not to mention their Spicy Szechuan Ma La. As haunting as ‘Ma La’ may sound, its not spicy at all but still flavorful. Trust me if it was that authentic Szechuan broth, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy as much.

Set Menu (RM17.90/per person)

This set is perfect for 2 person with quite a varietal in one platter. There’s pretty almost every thing you ever need and crave for. Just kidding I’d order some additional of Exploding Pork Ball (RM5.90) & Fuzhou Fish Balls with Filling (RM5.90) just for myself!🐽

Hong Kong Bean Curd Roll (RM12.90 / 7 pieces) , (RM19.90 / 14 pieces)

Their bean curd rolls specially air-flown all the way from Hong Kong. Quick tip on how to enjoy them, basically its like blanching them into the broth for just a few seconds. Except you don’t have to plunged them into cold water. Preferably not more than 3 seconds! If you’re blanching it more than the time as mentioned, it’ll be overcooked and wouldn’t be as palatable.

Stuffed Bean Curd [Bentong] (RM6.90/3 pieces)

Love it! The paste stuffed in the bean curd was pretty flavorful I’d have this plate all to myself.

Fish Paste – Chili & Celery (RM11.90) , Fish Paste (RM11.90) , Pork Paste (RM11.90) , Fish Paste – Octopus (RM13,90) 

Their fish and pork paste are all hand-made to perfection giving a nice smooth & springy texture to it once you plunged them into the hot pot. Don’t have to be shy with how much meat paste you could go for, scrape the entire piece to the pot by all means!

Tiger Prawns (RM18.90/6 pieces)

These prawns paired perfectly with the Spicy Szechuan Ma La broth.

BAYMAX COMBO [White Meat-Chicken Fillet, Pork Slice & Pork Bacon] (RM24.90)

ELMO COMBO [Red Meat-Beef Loin, Lamb Slice & Smoked Duck] (RM28.90)

Love the premium range of meat slices they’ve got to offer. The meat slices are absolutely fresh as well. Why are they named Baymax & Elmo combo? Simply because Baymax is white and Elmo is red.😂🤣

Enoki Mushroom (RM2.90) , Shimeji Mushroom (RM5.90) , Oyster Mushroom (RM4.90) , White Snow Mushroom (RM5.90) , Shitake Mushroom (RM4.90)

Who wouldn’t love mushrooms? Especially in Spicy Szechuan Ma La broth!

Fish Ball with Roe Filling (RM2.90)

Nice springy texture of the fish paste with bursting flavors from the roe filling! It gets pretty addictive after one or two.

Exploding Pork Ball (RM5.90)

Almost burnt my tongue having this but that’s not stopping from having more of these. Highly recommended!

Dumplings (RM4.90)

Their dumplings are also another recommended one to go for. Dumpling fillings were so yum!

Lulufa Hotpot is currently having a promotion right now till end of May 2018, to find out what it is click here!

Psst IICS students, we heard that they may be launching special rates just for students real soon so give a LIKE on their page to keep you updated!

Lulufa Hotpot 爐爐發
Address: No.40-G, Jalan SS15/4C, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Thursdays 5PM-10PM, Fridays – Sundays 5PM-11PM (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +60 13-816 1668
Facebook: Lulufa Hotpot

xx,

The Sassy Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Celebrates Turning 5 This March 19-25 March 2018

Since its opening 5 years ago, the 4-starred Hotel has strengthened its position as one of the most exciting and sought after hotels in Kuala Lumpur with numerous awards and accolades, pioneering change within the hospitality industry, as well as innovative and trendy offerings. Aloft is also one of the few hotels with a team of all-women executive committee members.

The Aloft brand of hotels is known for its use of technology and design to enhance guests stay experience at all its hotels. A hotel for the next generation, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral was the first hotel in Malaysia to offer the SPG Keyless technology for easy check-in to the Hotel.

In keeping pace with the generation of on-the-go travellers and millennials, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral became the first Hotel in the Klang Valley to successfully launch, Re:Fuel On Wheels (ROW), its very own food truck in July 2017. The food truck was launched as part of the Hotel’s outside catering offerings with Re:Fuel On Wheels offering guests a fun alternative to the regular Hotel catering services offsite.

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral also often hosts Live at Aloft Hotels, a session of live music made available to everyone as part of its Tuned In and Turned On music concept at WXYZ Bar. Expanding on that music programme, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral stated its Open Mic sessions in 2017 and is the first Hotel in Kuala Lumpur offering upcoming singer or songwriters with a platform to perform and showcase their talents.

With a senior leadership team consisting of women and led by General Manager, Greg Gubiani, the Hotel is constantly evolving to ensure it provides the best of services to its guests. Mr Gubiani said, “We’re turning 5 this year and as a Hotel that has been around for 5 years, we are striving to continue and improve our current pace. In the past five years we’ve made some headways by being the pioneers in change. Our food truck was one of those changes we made from the usual outside catering Hotels have to offer.”

“Advancements in the industry are constantly being made and we too need to ensure the Hotel stays relevant to be able to offer something different, something memorable and unique to our guests”, he added.

The Hotel’s fifth anniversary will be marked with a series of promotions and specials for guests and visitors alike from 19 – 25 March 2018. Amongst the specials offered in conjunction with the fifth anniversary, a special room package, ‘5tastic‘ will be offered for room stays from 19 – 26 March 2018. The 5tastic room package is priced at RM350+ per night for a Loft room with a bonus of 500 Starpoints to existing and new Starwood Preferred Guests.

In celebration of the Hotel’s 5th Anniversary, guests can dine in at Nook, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant at 50% off the buffet dinner price for every second person from 19 – 25 March 2018. On 22 March 2018, the buffet price for dinner will be at a special RM 55 nett per person in conjunction with the Hotel’s actual anniversary. For guests looking for a place to unwind with a drink in hand, the Hotel’s WXYZ Bar is introducing the Mojito Medley with 5 Mojito flavours for the occasion. The drinks: Strawberry Mojito, Lychee Mojito, Pandan Mojito, Banana Mojito & Chili Mojito can be enjoyed at RM 35 nett at WXYZ Bar from 1 – 31 March 2018. MaiBar, the Hotel’s swanky rooftop bar, joins in the celebration with a Special Edition of the Malaysian Princess Mai Tai and guests can enjoy it at RM 30 nett.

For reservation and more information, please call +(60) 3 2723 1188 visit their website here!

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Address: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Contact: 03-2723 1188

xoxo,

Merchant’s Lane 美真林 at Petaling Street

There is nothing like having good food, good conversation, and good company!

I live with that quote and my day was well spent after having some great catch-up session with my college buddies.

After hearing so much about this cafe, we decided to give Merchant’s Lane a go as it has been around for some time now but we’ve never been able to find the right time until today!

Sorry for constantly being off.🙁

As we opened the door, the red lights left us startled for a second got us thinking if we went into the right door. you know lah!

It was a peak lunch hour when we got there but we managed to got ourselves a table.

From a former brothel revived into an aesthetic cafe where you’d meet locals and tourists around you doing it for the gram! I really love the ambiance up here regardless the bustle. Service was lovely and attentive plus it didn’t take long for the food to arrive. Anyways, can’t wait to dig in because everything looks amazing here!😄

 

Italian Chow Mein (RM22)

This dish looks devine! I really love how they know their plates and choose the right colors to create contrast but still harmonize with the dish and it smells delightful!

The spaghetti has the nice “to the tooth” texture and overall of this dish wasn’t dry at all. Other than that the chicken rendang was lip-smacking.😛

 

 

South China Sea (RM31)

Still can’t get over with how they play with their plates!

Everything on this plate complements perfectly. Their salsa was very refreshing, beautifully poached eggs, the homemade hash was crispy and the grilled salmon was very flavorful.

 

 

 

Better Than Sex (RM19)

Heck yes what’s better to end a meal with dessert?🌚

Instead of the typical Roti Jala served with curry, we’ve got Pandan Roti Jala with melted cheese, served with their Signature Kaya Toast Icecream then topped with chopped almonds and strawberries and lastly drizzled with gula melaka sauce!

It was definitely a happy ending.♥

After we’re done with our meals, we decided to explore around to take some photos.

This cafe has more tables than you think!

Overall we really did enjoy every minute here with good food and good company.

Till next time!

xx,

Merchant’s Lane 美真林
Address:
1st Floor, 150, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hours:
Monday 11:30AM–10PM
Tuesday 11:30AM–10PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:30AM–10PM
Friday 11:30AM–10PM
Saturday 9:30AM–10PM
Sunday 9:30AM–10PM
Contact: +60 3-2022 1736

 

Awe-inspiring Trip to Sasaran 天空之镜

An hour drive from the city center, lays one of Malaysia’s hidden gems located at Jeram, a small town not far from Kuala Selangor where it’s famous for it’s firefly boat tours. You may have heard of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest salt flat. We’ve got something very similar (if not exactly the same) to Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia a.k.a. the world’s largest mirror right here in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia! Blessed Malaysians!

Before Sasaran is unearthed by local media and travel bloggers a few months back, it is almost the best kept secret within the area, only known to the nearby villagers.

Before making our way to the homestay where our boat ride is, we dropped by Kedai Kopi Shin Lok for breakfast at Jeram known for it’s handmade steamed buns or paos (包), egg tarts, yam puffs and many more!

As it was early and our appetite weren’t as big, we only grabbed some paos and yam cakes paired with a cup of hot Milo.

 

 

Here’s what caught our attention in this coffee shop, we saw plates of cartoon paos on almost everyone’s table and there’s even people who come all the way from the city just to get some of these! Texture of the paos were extremely fluffy, soft and tender whilst the paste and fillings were smooth and rather generous.

Overall Rating: 4/5
Kedai Kopi Shin Lok 新乐茶室
1, Jalan Kenari 1, Taman Kenari, Sungai Sembilang, 45800 Jeram, Kuala Selangor,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel No : +603-3264 7591, +6012-383 1206, +6012-273 6120
Business Hours : 7am – 7pm
GPS : 3.191518,101.314517

While waiting for our boat, we decided to explore the surroundings of the homestay for a bit as we still got time. Wave Rest House & Cafe is the perfect rustic getaway during the weekends away from the city for nature lovers who enjoys bird watching, observing the plants and animals living in the mangrove swamps and many more.

Staying in a shipping container may be the last thing on your mind but fret not because all their rooms are fully air-conditioned and has their own private bathrooms. Wave Rest House & Cafe also offers a few packages loaded with activities to keep you and your friends or families busy throughout your stay.
Unfortunately we weren’t there to stay for a night as our main reason was to visit Sasaran 天空之镜 which we’ve picked Undersea Beach & Oysters Knocking Adventures.

REMINDER: Please listen to your Tour Guide throughout the trip as your safety matters. When you’re riding on the speedboat, please do not stick your phone or any of your belongings out of the boat as the ride gets bumpy and you wouldn’t want to drop your phone into the water.


I’m thrilled with excitement when I finally get to see this hidden gem with my own eyes! I can’t help but to admire the pretty sand movements the moment I stepped out of the boat and watched this land goes further and further.

 

 

 

You’d see all sorts of shellfishes while you’re here and they’re huge! The patterns on the shells aren’t like the ones you’ve seen washed up by the shores.

 

 

 

While everyone else was finding the best spot to pose for the mirror effect photos, I spent most of my time admiring the habitat and sea critters around the island. 🙂

Note: Please DO NOT bring the critters home. This is their home. Not yours. If you see anyone bringing it to the boat, please alert your tour guide.

 

It may not the be best photo but I really did enjoyed spending over an hour of sea breeze and ambiance putting my soul at ease.

“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”-Buddha

Reminder: Bring along some sunscreen and a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated and avoid sunburn!

We then took another boat ride to an exotic island, Pulau Angsa which was supposedly to be a resort here where the project then wretched and to be left abandoned however on the bright side, it is also a great fishing spot but if that did not fascinate you, you can knock rock oysters off the rocks while tides are low and slurping it fresh! If only there was a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to pair with! 

 

I wouldn’t suggest anyone to try exploring the island or stand on the ruins to snap InstaMaterial photos but to stay at the main area at all times instead as you know these ruins has been left for decades and you wouldn’t how long would be able to withstand.

After a long wait for the tides to rise, we then went back to the homestay to replenish and off to Sekinchan we go!

 

Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Wave Rest House & Cafe
Jalan Bagan Sungai Janggut, Kampung Sungai Janggut, 45800 Kapar, Selangor, Malaysia.
+60 17-716 4389
GPS: 3.173789, 101.313618

After an hour drive from the homestay to Sekinchan, I was starving. Like actually growling for food. We haven’t been to Sekinchan in awhile and decided to drop by Redang Beach to see what it’s like now. There’s so many food vendors there but I can’t eat too much because we were supposed to have dinner with the group we went to Sasaran Beach with which then I decided to grab some Egg Waffles by Ottimo Desserts. Not the best egg waffles I’ve had as you can see it’s dry and overcooked which was depressing.

Overall Rating: 2.5/5

And finally, we went to Wai Jia Restaurant 外家料理 for dinner. Apparently it is a Japanese restaurant with a slight local twist by using local seafood in their dishes like sushi and such. Most of their customers would come over just to try their Mantis Prawn Nigiri which the owner believes it’s by far the only restaurant in Malaysia to serve this particular dish. I wasn’t able to snap photos of other food because everyone was starving the moment the food lands on the table, dug in right away!

Here’s my dinner, Salmon Teriyaki with Steamed Rice. At first glance, it felt like home. Something my grandma would make for me whenever I visit her or stay over at her place for a couple of days. The simplicity of this dish from how it’s plated where the rice wasn’t even cupped before placing it on the plate and there’s no fancy garnishing felt so homely to me. As for the taste, the salmon teriyaki was right but almost overcooked other than that, the teriyaki sauce was delicious.

Wai Jia Restaurant 外家料理

No. 118, Lorong 4, Jalan Bagan Sekinchan, Taman Sekinchan Jaya, 45400, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, 45400 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
+60 11-1096 9829

Well, that was the end of my trip to Sasaran  天空之镜. It was a great eye-opening experience indeed to be able to visit a place so secluded.

Walking to the car and spotted Gudetama behind the window! Gentle reminder again, please(!) put on some sunscreen if you’re going there if you don’t want to end up tanned af like me! It hurts but I kind of like it.

Love,