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Cheryl Chan
This is Cheryl Chan living in Cheras. I am a Secretary, work in Ampang. I like to hang out in Ampang, Sungai Besi, Sri Petaling. Japanese, Italian are my favorite cuisines. I also love Café and Steamboat/Hotpot, Pizza/Pasta, Vegetables.
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Set Lunch Smile Oct 05, 2013   
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Categories : Italian | Restaurant | Pizza/Pasta

 
Along with my friend, we went to Italiannies for their lunch promotion that starts from 12pm-5pm on weekdays.
It includes a cup of soup/salad, main dish and free flow drink.

 

 

 

 
Mushroom soups (soup of the day) and complimentary breads
It comes in 4 complimentary breads in total, with 2 breads each.
The wild mushroom taste was so rich with the creamy texture.

 
Penne Bolognese

 
Caesar's Salad

 
Sicilian Salad with Grapes and Mangoes
I love the pine nuts! To my surprise, there's lemon taste in it. Lemon dressing i guess?
A very appetizing salad!
 
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Cockles @Jalan Bunga Raya Smile Oct 04, 2013   
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Categories : Chinese | Stall / Warung | Seafood

Long heard and seen TV programmes on the fresh and cheap seafood served at the back alley/lane but have no idea on its exact location. The seafood, better known as the cockle stall, is located at the back alley off Jalan Bunga Raya, just somewhere around Madam’s King Departmental Store.

 
Instead of using Madam King’s, I would prefer Kong Wah Optometrist (marked as blue pin in the map) as landmark. If you notice in my photo, the cockle stall (marked as red pin in the map) is just next to it on the right side. In other word, the back alley is between Madam King’s and Kong Wah Optometrist.

 
Don’t worry; it’s not that dark inside if you’ve managed to find the right place.

To be honest, this is not the place of hygiene: sitting on tiny wooden stools between drains with possibility of falling down (we’ve seen Caucasian fell right from the stool), cramp seating to the extent of elbow gesture with the neighboring person, motorcycles passing by releasing exhaust gas with only inches away from bumping, and don’t expect the tar road to be clean.

 
Cockles, RM2.00
Cockle, better known as “螄蚶” (pronounced as “si ham” in Cantonese).
It would also be referred as blood cockle or Anadara granosa, where it is cultured extensively from South Korea to Malaysia.
I usually do not fond of cockle due to its bloody appearance and fishy taste. But trust me when I say I have finally understood the Chinese saying “腥与鲜,一线之间”, which means there lies only a fine line between fishy and freshness.
Of all the cockles I’ve had before, these beg to differ with its freshness which words alone are unable to describe.

 
Dip that with the special sauce made by mixing of few sauces (consisting flavours of sweet and spicy), topping of crushed peanut and lime juice!
The sauce goes so well with cockles, you’ll certainly go addictive!

 
Clam/Kepah, RM2.00
Another plate of freshness.

 
Cuttlefish with Kangkung鱿鱼蕹菜 RM7
Best cuttlefish with Kangkung I’ve had in my life! Soft yet chewy.

 
Baked Beancurd Skin烤豆干 RM7
A mixture of baked beancurd skin with fish paste, baked tofu, and others paired with another mixture of sauce.
Another “Hallelujah”! How can food be so tasty here?

 
Considerate enough in preparing lime water to wash away the fishy smell of cockle.

I usually do not put food rating, but this would reach 10/10!
If you are able to put the hygiene issue behind, I guarantee the food will be very much worth it.
Or perhaps in another perspective, eat it the authentic way, as this is how the local eats, 30 years ago, in the exact same place.

Truly a hidden gem in the back alley off Jalan Bunga Raya.

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Cockle
 
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fatCUPID Smile Oct 04, 2013   
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Categories : Malaysian variety | Western variety | Restaurant | Steaks / Chops

 
Spent 3 days 2 nights of our Raya holiday at La Pari-Pari, and it was superb!

In addition to that calming atmosphere, fatCUPID (which is in the same premise) just has the ability to make us fall in love with their food.

 
Continental Breakfast that came together with hotel stay.
"Two slices of toast, preserves, sliced food & coffee/tea"
We love the natural sweetness of this muffin that tasted like banana cake with chocolate chips.

 
The Works RM28
"Two eggs (3 ways), beef sausages,hash browns,beef bacon,baked beans, toast"
We had no complain on this!

 

 
3' Egg Omelette RM20
"Mushrooms,beef bacon, capsicum, onions, milk & cheese"

 
fatCUPID signature wontons & white wine
"prawn & chicken vege paste wrapped with sweet chilli sauce"

A complimentary plate of wontons for hotel guest who dine in, else it would be RM15.
Jason claimed that this would be the best wontons he ever had, and I second that!

 
Great Barrier Reef (Fish and Chips) RM25
"Beer-battered fish fillets, served with fries,salad and tartare sauce"
I was a bit skeptical when Jason chose this from the menu, which I usually don't.
In my opinion, fish and chips usually has low level of creativity, which means that it can't go worse, but wouldn't be better. Just an average dish.
Yet fatCUPID has just proved me wrong. The addition of beer into normal battered fish fillets was perfect: It brings in aroma, yet at the same time does not overshadow the taste of fish.The french fries was good too, crispy and not too greasy.The tartare sauce was another thing worth mentioning.

 
Nyonya Laksa RM23
"A tradiitonal Northern Malaysian Laksa!
A spicy coconut cream base Laksa, served with a choice of bee hoon(rice vermicelli) or mee(egg noodle) and or both mixed, comes with fried tofu puffs, halved hard boiled egg, long beans, shredded chicken and garnished with mints and local fragrant leaves."

Great recommendation from them and we can see why.
Another best Laksa Jason ever had!

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Fish and Chip
 
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Categories : Western variety | Restaurant | Steaks / Chops

It was a random night at Ipoh when Jason suggested this restaurant with huge portion. Normally I don't fancy of these kind of restaurants knowing that the quality might be a bit off to compromise with quantity for reasonable price.
Yet whatever that can pass Jason's (the picky Ipohian) tongue test usually turned out to be not bad.

 
The hopping kangaroo with Aussie wording certainly helped those who may not understand the meaning of Oz as a slang for Australia.

 
A mix of Australia style between cowboy and tribal, decorated with koala bear and lots of roosters.
As the theme suggests, it's not hard to notice the cowboys (wearing the iconic hat) taking orders and even serving food.

 
Coke with Float (Chocolate) RM4.90 (Left)
Honey Dew Fruit Juice RM4.00 (Right)

 

 

 
Gold Coast Pork Schnitzel RM15
Garlic pork fillet pan fried served with ratatouille sauce on a bed of tomato rice
While ratatouille means stewed vegetable dish and schnitzel is a boneless meat that fried along with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, they've made a perfect combination of crisp and moist.
As a pork lover, I'm glad to see this on the menu because of its porky taste but I doubt its meat texture for such kind of fried steak as it might go very dry and ended up munching shoe leather. This schnitzel had no such problem, but it could be very risky in the wrong hand.

 

 
Outback Roast Chicken RM17.90
in Herbs Bread Sauce with German Potato Salad, Caesar Salad and Onion Rings as side dishes.
It was good: chicken was tender, caesar salad done right with fresh romaine lettuce and crunchy crouton, skin potato salad with onion, crispy yet not too oily onion rings and even a bed of potato with herbs beneath the roasted chicken to absorb the remaining essence. Perhaps a wee bit more seasoning to make this dish a memorable one?
Also, it would be better to have more side dish varieties for those who do not fond of potato.

A restaurant that I would see myself returning.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Outback Roast Chicken
 
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Grand Palace Smile Oct 03, 2013   
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Categories : Chinese | Restaurant | Seafood

 
Earlier this year, Imbi Palace Restaurant as the first outlet was being closed down to make way for future development. After some thought, the management has decided to change the name to Imbi Palace Group, a total rebranding with new name and new logo.

"At the Imbi Palace Group of Restaurants, we want to share our passion for food with you and your loved ones and bring excitement to your palate.”~Mr Lum, Chairman of Imbi Palace Group

 
Floral pattern carpet, art pieces on the wall, along with the pretty chandelier lighting.

 
虫草花鲜螺头炖花胶汤
Double-boiled top shell soup with cordyceps flower& fish maw, RM28

Clear and healthy soup, with each sip of pure essence.

 
堂片北京鸭
Crispy Golden Peking Duck, RM70

Peking duck is a popular dish from Beijing, known by its thin crispy golden skin with just the right amount of meat.

 
堂煎百花鲜带子
Pan-fried stuffed fresh scallop, RM14

Finest scallop from icy cold water of Canada paired with banana prawns from the Gulf of Carpenteria, creating two distinct flavours.

 
白菌汁菇菇鸡
Crispy Boneless Chicken Stuffed With Truffle Oil & Mushrooms, RM80

Also known as "8 Treasures Truffles Chicken", it was prepared by stuffing 8 different type of mushrooms, and infused with truffle sauce.
Strong aromas of mushroom with crispy skin of chicken, yet still maintaining the juiciness of meat.

 
鲍汁南非十八头干鲍
Braised South Africa Dried Abalone, RM88 (Promo Price)

The abalone size is 18-head, which means for 600gram, there are 18 pieces.
Normal price would be RM168.

 
椰皇布丁
Coconut Pudding, RM8

Smooth and soft with rich coconut flavour. A must try.
 
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