1…2…3… setting our little feet into the number TEN
Learning to love
Learning to treasure
Finally, when the question popped, a once-in-a-lifetime decision was secured.
Time to get real after a DECADE!
Here's some humble tips that we would love to share on what we did for our Registration of Marriage.
Even planning for a simple ROM could be mind-blowing but it's fun after all, especially when the hubby involved himself a lot in it.
♥ Pre-ROM ♥
#1 Save the Date
Decide on the venue for registration first so that you could plan ahead. We chose JPN Putrajaya and it would be best to drop by JPN to submit the forms at least a month earlier. They need at least 21 days ahead before your proposed date as your details/submissions need to be displayed for 3 weeks.
A Decade of LOVE
Tonkatsu by Wa Kitchen @ Pavilion, KL
I was ranting to Chris about killing the boredom of having our katsudon norms (yes.. chicken and beef) at a Japanese restaurant when our partner-in-crime AiWei rang the bell of dining at Tonkatsu instead.
What's Tonkatsu とんかつ?
Lat's read along.
It's a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, sliced into bite-sized pieces. Usually eaten with cabbage slices and miso soup. Yes. It's pork!
We could have guessed many of you would be aware of the whereabouts of Tonkatsu.
Wantan Mee @ Jalan Klang Lama (Old Klang Road)
Wantan Noodles...
The old time favourite that most people are never bored of.
It's almost a norm when it comes to ordering a plate of wantan mee upon entering kopitiams.
Be it during breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps supper?
What's more when the springy egg noodles is topped with juicy and succulent char siew (barbecued pork)? *drools*
Lucky us, we were surrounded with some goody goody fares of wantan mee like the tossed-up Char Siew Zhai, Cheras famous share at Jalan Kaskas, the celebrity char siew of Meng Kee, FSF…. there are just so many :)
Now comes along the hidden gem tucked along Old Klang Road, on the opposite road of Pearl International Hotel. At the end of the shoplots, you would spot this area with 2 stalls, selling Wantan Noodles and "Tai Chow" (Hokkien Mee, Fried Rice etc…). A white neon signboard that just exclaim the authentic flavours of Hokkien Mee and Wantan Noodles without names of the stall. However, this can be easily spotted. Just that parking could be a problem sometimes…
Well, we don't mind parking further… It's worth it :)
Not craving for "tai chow" (heard those are good too) that night...
We had their Wantan Mee - RM4.50 per plate
Springy egg noodles never disappoint us, no 'kan sui' (alkaline) taste, and of course, they blended very well with the black sauce tossed out by the chef. Tasty with a bit of sweetness from the char siew. We would recommend their “pun fei sau” (half lean, half fat). It could be more succulent and not too dry. Their char siew were not over-barbecued and the outer layer were coated with a thin layer of burnt caramel. Yum!
You could order a plate of just Char Siew alone if you wish too.
Wantan (Dumplings) wise, it was nicely wrapped, all plumped up with prawns and pork fillings. Broth to go with it were also tasty. So we bet their soup version of wantan noodles should be good too.
Jalan Klang Lama (Near to the Kuchai Lama junction)
58000 Kuala Lumpur
Business hours: 6pm - 3am daily
Drop by for dinner.. or maybe supper??
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Babylon Restaurant @ Jalan Jati, KL - RM25++ for 2 Course Set Lunch
Thanks to http://goodyfoodies.blogspot.com/, we've found ourselves another work luncheon spot to splurge on a Friday afternoon. What's exciting was when I realized that this particular spot was once Max@iHaus; a fine dining restaurant that was set up by Max, which have now moved to Solaris Dutamas. Check out our previous review HERE. The bungalow that haus international brand names in furniture, have ample parking space for patrons & a large garden is now Babylon.
Well, we are here for the affordable lunch set that Babylon has came up with (the lunch set is different everyday).
Having known that:
"RM25+ for 2-course set lunch (with a complimentary drink). Set lunch only available Monday to Friday"
Affordable dining experience in a posh restaurant with friendly staffs around was a great turnover after having bored by daily lunchboxes. Haha.
Choices of the 2-Course Set Lunch for the day:
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon Green Salad
Start off your course with some greens.
Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup
Smooth and creamy mushroom soup was tasty. However a tad salty in our opinion.
Victoria Rossa English Tea Room @ Hartamas Shopping Centre
During the times when we are running out of ideas when it comes to digging the right place for an afternoon session catchups, the brother came up with the perfect thought of High Tea.
Where to?
Hartamas he whispered. His buy this round. Whee....
Nope. Not San Terri Cottage Cafe this round. We adjourned to something more English……….
To be precise, an English Tea Room……
The Mill @ Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur - Buffet only at RM39.90nett
---This deal has been SOLD OUT--- Thank you.
Calling out buffet lovers! Hands up please!
I'm pretty sure most of us would love to laze our thoughts off the "what-to-eat-this-time" matter and desire to have it all at a go. Spend it on a buffet spread!
No. Wait... I won't wanna spend more than RM200 on a table for 2 when I'm being stingy at times. Having buffet, in the city centre especially would just exhausted our wallet. Yes I do agree on that and most of the time, we would just drive home without any second chance given for a palate exploration on hotel buffets.
However, we spotted The Mill of Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur...
It's a trendy dining spot with a set-up bringing out both contemporary yet posh design churning a comfy ambiance. With a wide variety from Asian to Western cuisine, fret not of not finding the right course to dine with.
Let's dig in shall we?
Appetizers
Salads & Smoked Meat
The Pink Sage Diner and Pantry @ Solaris Dutamas
After the big breakfast at Jarrod & Rawlins, the thought of having the next round of English breakfast for a change would be The Pink Sage. However, this plan has been on hold for quite sometime till an extent of forgetting all about it.
I was browsing through http://www.thepinksage.com/ one day and found their menu to be kinda limited. It did hold us back for a while but we still end up trying as this has been on the list for quite sometime which needed our attention. haha.
Pink Sage was designed principally to adapt comfortable. Incorporating ideas of american diners with longer length dimensions coffee table and comfy couch. Its interior was neat and nice to look at.
Bravo to Pink Sage, as we were seated, we were quickly introduced to their new selections of menu; with wider range of burgers, pastas, other main course and desserts.
Prego @ The Westin, Kuala Lumpur
I didn't realize that this post have been hibernating in my pending write-ups section for so long and we went here during my birthday! It has been kinda hiatus lately resulting the degeneration of memory...
What I remembered well was...
As a Starwood Privilege member, Rewards? It's just so easy to get. Dining privileges where you dine for free, great discounts rate at participating restaurants. Be it seasonal gourmet fares to authentic local treats.
You could visit http://privilege.starwoodhotels.com for more info of the participating hotels and resorts or to join Starwood Privilege.
Not cheap for sure, but for a fine dining experience and a 50% discount we get, we didn't complain. Total bill came up to about RM400++ after discount plus a complimentary Tiramisu (whole cake). Thanks to Starwood Privilege again :)
Starters
Fresh bread to start off, with some olive+vinegar & tomato dip
♥ The Perfect Proposal ♥
Let's take a little break away from food and indulge in our short love story... shall we?
It's funny and contented somehow when we both looked back on how it's all started...
From 2 strangers on the ice churning up a relationship, reaching where we are now ♥
And finally, during our 10th year...
He decided to pop 'The-Question-many-girls-would-love-their-bf-to-ask-when-the-rite-time-comes' In short... he proposed!
The Haute Food Co @ Plaza Damas, Hartamas, K.L
You are fifteen going on sixteen + ten *hehe*
Fellows will fall in line
Eager young lads and rogues and cads
Will offer you food and wine...
*humming after Rolf & Lisle*
We recently celebrated our bestie's sweet 26 in a little cafe poured with warm decos, friendly staffs and a display counter filled with cakes & desserts waving gracefully at us. The Haute Food Co. was the venue for Citygal's birthday. An ideal place to relax and enjoy healthy light meals with your companions; a spot for tete-a-tete & catching up. A great compliment to the named 'fashionably elegant' which means haute, was the fresh ingredients that they used. You'll see why once you've tried and I believe many patrons have became their regulars now.
Their coffee is brewed from Genovese coffee beans, from Melbourne. Aromatic and smooth.
Cappuccino - RM7.50
Fitou Brasserie @ Waterfront, Desa Park City- St. Patrick’s Festival!
There's always a reason for celebrations and we just love to find one. Blessed with happening festivals all year long, Guinness has been a great companion during Arthur's Day. And now, it's time to shout out 'Merry Goes Round in March'!
Yes, their theme for the festival, we'll be ready to party with the spirit of St. Patrick's Festival with feast thanks to the GUINNESS® promotions starting from 1st March 2011 to 31st March 2011. St. Patrick's Festival has been internationally celebrated on 17 March. Named after Saint Patrick, it became an official feast day & a month long celebration with good food and not forgetting teaming 'em up with pints of Guinness.
Thanks to the invitation from Fitou Brasserie, enjoying the Guinness Feast in an eatery well-known for their Mediterranean cuisine from France, Italy and Spain was spectacular.
In conjunction with this festival, Fitou is offering their St. Patrick’s Festival Menu. (Exclusively available from 1st March – 31st March 2011)
Pricing: Ala Carte @ RM34++
Irish Set with a perfect pint of Guinness @ RM48 nett
These are the 3 seasonal dishes available for the month of March.
Irish Beef Stew with Guinness served with Carrots & Potatoes
Soft beef stew infused with world’s favourite black brew of Guinness. Flavoursome gravy was perfect for bread dipping too.
Little Korea @ Solaris Mont Kiara
We were looking for the perfect dining place for a family gathering and spotted Little Korea online. Reading positive feedbacks and reviews guaranteed us a table soon after. Anticipation tagged along and it was very easy to locate Little Korea.
Upon entering this little cute place, we were greeted by a homely ambiance. Decorations adorning the restaurant brought enchantment as we looked around. This pleased my mom especially, very much.
However, one thing that was not very ideal about this place was the absence of fume hood which made the area kinda stuffy.
Special Menu Set (for 7-8 Persons) - RM420
Mo Dum Ku Ee
A mixed BBQ platter consisting marinated & non-marinated beef, pork slices, lamb, prawn, mussels, corn and mushrooms.
Just sit back and relax while watching the friendly staff sizzle their way to accommodate your appetite.
Nagomi Lover's Bento @ Nagomi Japanese Restaurant
Hey peeps!
I wonder how has this fluffy Rabbit year treating you? Especially to friends who are celebrating CNY... Good food with abundance non-stop everyday? I'm pretty sure.
And again, another year of coincidence bliss dropped by as Mr.Rabbit meets Saint Valentine.
Cupid is out to hunt again.
Aiming at you! Bringing the romantic atmosphere of swirling kisses and sweet words peaking into little tuffs of cotton (I always thought this phrase sounded so cute.. haha).
So guys! Fret not if you've not blink up the where-to-bring-your girlfriend-for-valentine's idea, as going for Japanese would always be a good choice. Nagomi would help you please her.
In fact, Valentine's should not only be meant for couples. Good friends hanging out for a nice meal for this special occasion would be a very thoughtful idea too.
During our previous visit to Nagomi Japanese restaurant, its main focus was on shabu-shabu. Good news to know that Nagomi's menu is refurbishing, bringing us lotsa surprises with more choices of Japanese delicacies and yet remaining their satisfying standard of shabu-shabu.
From 11th Feb - 14th Feb 2011, Nagomi will be introducing their Nagomi Lover's Bento @ RM99++/bento.
Celestial Court @ Sheraton Imperial - Standard Chartered Extravagant 8 menu
Another 2 days to usher the brand new year of the cuddly Rabbit. During this festivity and celebration, probably more food is consumed than any other time of the year. Everyone must admit, and we would be searching highs and lows the most decent restaurant for a traditional 'Lou Sang' session and share the spread of Chinese feast with our loved ones; friends and family. It's a norm to expect vast amounts of food prepared that attribute various superstitious aspects for the fulfillment of health, wealth and happiness!
Zing @ Grand Millennium Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - Extravagant 8 menus
El Meson: a spanish table @ Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar
We decided to have a rather 'Spanish' birthday celebration for the two sweethearts whose birthday fell on the first month of this brand new year.
A cosy celebration for AiWei & WenChing:
our partners in crime...
the culprits who boosted our motivation for more food-hunting...
It's ok. Cos we still love you!
Feliz cumpleaños girls! It means Happy Birthday in Spanish ♥
We settled for El Meson located on Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar for a warm Spanish dinner. Going easy on our gastro-quota, we started off with some tapas. I adore tapas; small Spanish savoury dishes served from selections of meat, seafood to vegetables. We love it being SMALL… but these small servings would be huge as the variety adds.
I miss Spain. Very badly. And an order of the Iberian pig, very well known to be found at an area in Southwestern Spain seemed a must
Iberico Pork Strips in Honey and Sweet Paprika on Potato - RM24
Chorizos - RM16
Spicy Spanish sausages on Confit potatoes
Su's Cakes for Kicks @ Fahrenheit 88
Tea Time!
And the first stop we spotted was this little baby blue sweetheart found on the ground floor of Fahrenheit 88.
Another birthday treat from the BF where he decided to feed me to the fullest with desserts so that he could sit down and grab his daily caffeine (yeah, after tiring ourselves over at Tangs Pavilion).
And yes, we did not get anything from Uniqlo.
Su's Cakes for Kicks used to be only available in the cyberworld for offering tantalizingly home-made cakes dated as far back in 2004 as a home-based bakery. And now, setting up a kiosk over at Fahrenheit is a clever idea.
We settled for their well known Durian Cheesecake - RM8
(throwing away the bad breath thought totally!)
Every forkful were creamed with durian and cheese!
Malayas Bistro @ CapSquare, Kuala Lumpur
Remember that we mentioned about how much we adore stepping into restaurants that are 'old'?
Well, not exactly 'old' in terms of it being there for quite sometime but also goes to those with the retro essence. Going back in time is a very good idea for a restaurant.
Reminiscence......
Malayas Bistro nestled at Capsquare is a hidden gem that brought out the flavours of Malaya (Malaysia). Dining at this restaurant reminded me of "1957: Hati Malaya", a movie that flashback the days for the tough route towards independence and how the founding fathers sacrified to free us from colonialism. I believe you would feel that way too. Wipe out the boring topics that we just memorized hard by words just to pass the history test and indulge in this atmosphere and the heritage they are trying to preserve taking you to old Malaya.
Yut Kee @ Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur
I had a very blissful birthday this year.
A blessed one.
Blessed with lotsa good food; thanks to friends, family & Chris esp, who have the intention of expanding my waistline! (or was it vice versa? oops!)
From pre to post celebration flooded with meals schedule. Oh please.
Yeah, there was an itinerary lined up for me:
Pre-birthday
Hearty brunch at Yut Kee
Tea at Su's
Dinner at Huck's
BDay
Brunch at Jade Pot DimSum
Tea at Huckleberry
Dinner at Prego
Post-birthday
Lunch at Kampachi
Spoilt with food. Now I'm lined up with sources to share! :)
A hearty start at Yut Kee Kopitiam was a perfect idea by Chris. Needless to intro about Yut Kee as it has been around since 1928, planted with histories of serving good cups of local-style brewed coffee, tea and their specialties. Managed by the 3rd generation now, they are still doing great!
"Old is Gold" I love this term & we love dining out at old authentic coffee house like this. Sitting on the wooden chair surrounded by the 'old-school' atmosphere, sipping my 'teh-C' away while watching Chris enjoying his coffee. hee...
Fried HaiLam Mee - RM5.70
I love how they stir-fry the noodles with the 'it' sauce. I ate more than him. Oops.
Zhen Liew Siang / Lao Heong @ Sentul Raya, KL
Working right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and got tied down with only 1 hour of lunch (sometimes not even 1), we're restricted to the canteen food & walking distance stalls nearby. I don't think you would wanna be hugged by the crazy traffic around during lunch hours.
Nah. It's not as bad.
As I was granted a 2.5 hours of lunch every Friday! What's more exciting than planning a great place for lunch with your colleagues? My colleague once brought us to Zhen Liew Siang (Lao Heong) for a spread of Chinese food enriched with lotsa "wok hei".
And craving for more, Chris and I revisited this place with our comrades; kampungboycitygal, AiWei and WenChing for another round.
Nam Yu Fried Chicken
One of the 'must-try', The chicken wings came out perfectly crispy & golden with a distinctive taste of fermented bean curd (Nam Yu). It's been quite a while since we last had a good bite on a crispy and juicy chicken wing.
