Italiannies is a place I would rarely consider to go, unless I crave strongly for their Tiramisu, or during special occasions. This time, it was a birthday celebration for Don. We were both on a limited budget during our visit, so we preferred to go for their promotion. Each of us ordered a set meal that came with an appetizer and a main meal.Two different types of bread served together with olive oil and vinegar was complimentary, if I'm not mistaken. I had the bread alone without dipping into any of those as usual. It was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. So satisfying!My Italian Clams Soup. This was my appetizer. It tasted more like a bowl of tomato soup. The clams were so small and it was pretty obvious that they were not fresh at all.Toasted Bruschetta. This was his appetizer but I didn't taste any because I didn't like tomatoes then.His Parmesan Crusted Fish. It was deep fried fish fillet served over red onion strings with white capers sauce. The fish tasted normal but I personally think the onions were delicious.My Risotto with Asparagus and Chicken. It may look good, but honestly, it was the worst choice I had ever made. I guess it was probably due to my own taste bud. Additionally, it was too oily and creamy to the extent that I nearly puked while eating. Only the chicken managed to satisfy me.

Also, the risotto seemed powdery but I'm not sure if it's normal or it's the chef's problem.Here comes the highlight of the day!

We added one Tiramisu into our order despite the bloated stomach. If you are a cake lover, you should definitely give it a try. The portion was huge too. As soon as I put a mouthful of the cake into my mouth, it melted immediately. It was extremely juicy because of the liqueur and espresso in it. Yummmmmmm!

I will be sure to return to any of its outlets again, for more Tiramisu!

This was a place where Don and I have decided not to visit ever again ever since. It's not about the services, but the food quality.My Jasmine Tea and his Blue Ocean Soda that came with our set meals. Both tasted very ordinary.His Black Pepper Butter Lamb Chop. He actually wanted Cheesy White Sauce Chicken Chop, but he wrote the wrong code as he placed his order. Since young, I never like lamb, but I tasted a mouthful of it, and surprisingly it didn't smell. However, Don didn't quite like it because there were too many bones, and the black pepper sauce contained too much of black pepper until he could only taste spiciness instead of black pepper.My Black Pepper Butter Chicken Chop. I would never want to recommend this to anyone. The chicken was to stingily small, and it was too hard. I rated only 3.5 out of 10 for this dish.

Now you know why I said I would never return anymore?

It was waaaaaaayyy before I graduated from Diploma in Tourism Management that Don and I went to Backofen at Taylor’s Univerisy, which was still quite new in the campus. I still visit this restaurant with my girls today, and I have been in love with their Big Breakfast Set, even though it’s extremely filling.This plate of Potato Salad topped with their homemade creamy mayonnaise was so delicious, partly due to my love for potatoes. We nodded our heads once we tasted a mouthful of it. Just a few days ago, I ordered myself a plate of Chicken Schnitzel that came together with a small bunch of potato salad. It was slightly less creamy than it used to be, but still tasted as great.

However, it is not recommended to be consumed as a side dish, because the portion might be too huge for most people.Don ordered Spaghetti Carbonara cooked with thick, creamy sauce. The awesome smell assailed my nostrils upon serving. In addition, I had been receiving positive feedback all the while, from my friends who had given it a good try.

You be the judge!I ordered Grilled Chicken topped with mushroom sauce, served together with grilled potatoes. I personally think that the boneless chicken could have been slightly bigger, but the sauce was yummy.

Just for your information, the comments are based on my opinion a few years back, and it does not mean that everything would be the same today, unless mentioned above. If you happen to be a big eater and would like to have heavy breakfast in the morning, go for their Big Breakfast Set. It's been a great meal when I only have an hour break in between. Also, they only serve breakfast in the morning, and only breakfast.

This was my very first experience with The Manhattan Fish Market at Sunway Pyramid together with Don, and we have only been to this particular outlet in my entire life, for twice.The soup of the day was Mushroom Soup. It tasted like an Instant Mushroom Soup and so, there's nothing much to describe about it.I couldn't quite remember its name, unfortunately. It was a mixture of Sprite, lime and peppermint. Try it on your own if you're interested, and willing to pay RM7.90 per cup. I thought it was way overpriced.We ordered Grilled Gala Platter that was meant for two at RM46.90. The plate was filled with plenty of seafood, including fried fish, fried oyster, fried calamari, thick-cut fries, and fried prawns on a bed of garlic rice. This was so popular that I could literally spot everyone ordering the same thing. However, I thought it was extremely filling even though it was indeed meant for two.The waiter was demonstrating on how he "cooked" the prawns instantly, but they tasted like overcooked prawns instead, to be honest. :S The overall dish was still great though.

It may not be a place where I would visit often, yet it would be a great backup if I couldn't decide on a place for a proper meal.

My 2011 started off with nice foods at Lot 10 Hutong Heritage Food Village, a place that is similarly to any food courts, but with complicated arrangement that you might get lost inside. It's a place where different kinds of Chinese foods can be easily found, such as Fish Head Noodles, Pan Mee, Bak Kut Teh, and many more.Don had something called 三拼饭, which was actually Chicken Rice with three types of meats. There were two types of pork, known as Siew Yok and Char Siew respectively, and Roasted Duck. Frankly, the Char Siew was extremely delicious without too much fat. It cost him around RM14.00 per plate.I ordered a bowl of Noodles with Ricewine and Chicken. After eating a few mouthful of it, I personally thought that my grandma cooks the best of it indeed, because the smell would be way stronger than that of what I had in Lot 10 Hutong Heritage Food Village. But, I enjoyed the spiciness of the soup caused by the ginger inside even though I never like to eat ginger.

I am still looking forward to another day trip to Lot 10 Hutong Heritage Food Village even though I dislike the crowd in there. I am still yet to try out the other foods available within the small place!