Dinner @ Pizzeria Bella Italia

Cream of Mushroom = RM6.80 (Good)

Gall. Veneto = RM 23.40 (Not bad either)

Black Pepper Chicken Chop = RM19.00 (Not bad)

Lagsana Alla Polo = RM 17.30 (Ok)

Alfredo = RM 17.80 (Nice at start, not so nice looking when cold)

Had dinner at Pizzaeria Bella Italia SS12, Subang. Yea, i know right, the name is so not memory friendly. Well, the ambiance in the restaurant is decent, not luxury nor poorly fitted. I think the owner tries to bring out an "italia" cosiness, but i personally do not feel it. Its a comfortable place however.

So, the food.

The Black Pepper Chicken Chop which i ordered was ok, a bit different than the rich pepper tasting black pepper i'd expected, but rather mild and smoothing black pepper gravy was used. The chicken chop was layered with thin mozzarella cheese as well, increasing it's fragrance. I would say its a good one.

The mushroom soup is good, made from own recipe based mushroom soup (i'd rather drink it at home if it's a Campbell's soup), it worth the money spent. The mushroom's fragrance and texture is just nice.

The Drinks,

My friend ordered Apple juice which turns out orange in colour and taste like orange, wonder what kind of "apple" it is.

Well, mine on the other hand was a cup of Iced Cafe Latte which I will not order again, it doesn't taste like coffee nor milk, and contains unmelted sugar at the bottom. Not to my liking.

Overall, its an ok and acceptable dining experience there.

Our new local car... Preve ??

16th of April 2012 marks the launch of the long awaited Proton Preve (Pre-vey)... Pricing starts from RM59k to RM73k. Specification wise i would say the top of the range RM73k unit is much worth the value comparing to it's lower priced range. With CVT, lightly turbo-charged Campro engine, Paddle shift, ESP, ABS, Airbags and many more, its quite a bargain for those considering a new car.

A quick glance of it in and out, i found that the seats are comfortable, dash well fitted and looks acceptable. However, the plastic trims on the door panels are rather plasticky while the back seat is quite compact i would say. Boot space may look small due to the design of boot cover, but in reality, its bigger than the Persona's. Overall at the first glance, it looks ok. Well, i would stop commenting here as it is not fair to remark on other aspects without having a test drive.

So, what say you ?

Breakfast @ Cravings Tesco Cheras.

Mushroom soup + Garlic bread + Drink = RM6.90

Nasi Lemak + Drink = RM5.50

The scenario is like this, we were on a plan to Sungai Congkak recreation forest in a morning of a public holiday. Then on the way towards our destination, a heavy rain strucked, and we ended up being best to have breakfast in Tesco Cheras (covered parking).

So... Founded Cravings Restaurant in it, near the Volkswagen showroom. Attracted by its Breakfast set and went in. Ordered two set meals for the ones breakfast not taken. The Nasi lemak i would say is just ok, as the rice is mildly fragranced and sambal's spicey-ness just nice, but it could be better in all ways. The mushroom soup however, is rather rough. The texture is rather too course to our likings, but a point to take note would be the originality of the soup as it is unlike many vendors which provides Campbell's canned mushroom soup with a tweak when they offered mushroom soup, Cravings does it their own way.

Pricing wise, it's wise.

Seafood @ Aroma ikan bakar Pantai Jeram !

Big Prawn Cili style, 3 Squids, Stingray grilled with curry and rice.

Kerang Bakar @ RM 5.00 (Grilled Clams)

Had a seafood meal in Aroma Ikan Bakar Pantai Jeram, near Kuala Selangor few weeks back, seems that its quite a well known place among people there. Pricing wise, reasonable as all the seafood is amazingly fresh, but not very cheap consider the demographics at the location. Total cost for all those seafood and not to forget a side order of fried omelette and kangkung belacan style we ordered amounted to RM75.00.

Dim Sum time !!!

Had a wonderful dimsum time with YY & SH last week.

Yuen's Garden was the name of the restaurant, opposite Courts Puchong.

Overall, the food is decent and considered good among many, while fairly priced. Been there once in the weekend's morning and had to queue to be seated.

Not bad at all !!! ;p

Once again... !!! ;p

Jiayou ! Jiayou ! Jiayou !!! ;p

Happy Wesak Day !!! ;p

I am sorry, I cant forgive you for your mistakes;
as it is your Karma you have to bear with. . .
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I am sorry, No matter how hard you kneel in front of me;
it's your actions which brings into reality. . .
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No sky is higher than your passion;
No sea is deeper than your determination;
It is you, my friend, you setting your own path.
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The Noble Eight Fold Path, Five Precepts and many more. . .
I provide the way of life, my teachings, The Dhamma,
Leading the path to Nibanna. . .
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Happy Wesak Day !!! ;p

Happy Teacher's Day ! ;p

To all teachers,

Your contribution, your teachings, your guidance;
You did your part in the establishment of a society;
Without you there will be no us;
Your pourings will always be remembered and treasured !

Happy Teachers' Day !! ;p

Veg Fish Farm... Revisited.

Paku vege fried with shrimp paste
BBQ Lamb

Lime fried chicken

Mango Sticky Rice

Thai Fragrance Rice

Steamed tilapia in thai lime style

Desert... Fruits.
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It is almost one year since the last time i ate in Veg Fish Farm.

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Situated near Lookout Point, along the stretch jln ampang-hulu langat road, this thai restaurant in the jungle is a place to look for.

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The food there is nicely cooked, one of the best to my liking actually.

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This time round, only 3 of us dine there. So, any difference after a year ? Nope, not at all, the food and environment are still so pleasent.

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Lets jump to the food;

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The lime fried chicken is something you gotta try. It has the light fragrance of lime leave when you chew it and not too dry at all (some fry chicken are like eating wood). Worth trying !

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Next is paku vege with shrimp paste. Nothing to shout about, nicely prepared. A little diferent than those you get in chinese restaurant as they use real shrimp paste with shrimp and not belacan with dried shrimp.

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The BBQ Lamb is so well marinated and grilled. Seriously very nice !!! Must try !!! The fragarance of lamb and its herb, with the rich taste of its marinated meat, thinking of it makes me hungry again...

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Our thai style lime talapia came a bit too late, last dish to arrive, not a good thing as we were already 80% filled up with other dishes... Well... The meat of the fish is a symbol of freshness !!! Tender, juicy, no mud-odour... nice. The style of cooking is also mouth watering. Spicy + sour + the frgrance from the lemon grass and etc...etc... wow... so nice. Haha...

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Mango rice was normal.

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Also, a plus point to note, the rice they serve is thai fragrance rice, so its tecture and taste is different than our normal rice. But, its nice and slightly sticky.

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All in all. A fantastic dining spot !!! This lunch total cost came up to about RM100.00 only. While our drinks are fresh thai fragrance coconut at RM5 each (included in the RM100).

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Nice.

Bad food experience. . .

Not fresh crab. Can tell by the meat texture. Returned to kitchen.

Looks nice huh...

Nestum prawns i think, too sweet.

Superior soup vege, taste like salt.

Steamed Siakap teochew style. Normal.

Fried seafood rice vecimili. Normal.

Fried rice. Normal.

Fried calamari rings. This is nice !

Salted egg crab. Didn't got the guts to eat this... not fresh seafood best to be avoided.

Ho-chiean. Not good. Too dry like biscuit... or rather a piece of DVD ??
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Been a while since i have posted new entries... Here it goes...

So... A couple of weeks ago, a few of us went food hunting again. Upon research done, we drove more than an hour and ended up dining in a chinese restaurant beside a river in Sg.Besar, Kuala Selangor. Well... Basically there is two restaurant side by side but somehow don't know why, we picked this terrible one... Restaurant name i guess is best not to be disclosed here, you may guess all you want... ;p

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Service i would say, it is decent like any chinese restaurant.

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Food & Taste, some are okok only, while a few, terrible.

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Price, decent. Not VERY cheap nor expensive.

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Will i ever dine there again ? NO WAY !!!

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Description... View the pictures...

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Overall, most dissapointing dining experience !

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The end.

Thumbs up to Proton !!!

This month, Proton have launched the ever popular rumours of the new Proton Walan (Waja + Lancer). Indeed, it have turned from rumours to a fact. at 10/11/2010, Proton launched it's new line-up, The Proton Inspira, not a macho name, but a decent car i can say...
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3 varieties can be selected, 1.8(M), 1.8(CVT) & 2.0(CVT). Forget about the 1.8(CVT) which got no flappy pedal... So its either 1.8(M) to play with or 2.0(CVT) full spec to sleep in. Price also decently affordable at RM79k to RM92k. . . Well, if no import tax then it's expensive lar... But, well... For now, its decent.
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Well, it looks 95% identical to the Mitsubishi Lancer, with a styled with the taste of Persona front bumper, and a rear bumper with a black board stuck beneath it. Other than that, spot the change in logos everywhere and also, a Proton plastic engine cover. Other than that, the engine (4B11), body and etc..etc... is exactly the same as Lancer. How much more decent can you demand now ??? It's basically a Lancer with a Proton logo.
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Thumbs up to Proton (not being sacarstic) for doing such a bold move !!! Bravo !!! The collateral agreement of mitsu and proton doesn't mean that Proton have no ability to produce their own model, but in another sense, this is a great move for the company as cost of R&D is hugely lower and by obtaining a secure source of technology, its a reliable car. Some may talk negative about such a move by Proton, I may say, its a smart move. If you haven't notice, most huge automotive companies also does this... Look at the Opel Frontera and Nissan Terrano, Look at Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Look at Opel Zafira and Chevrolet Nabira... It's an example of synergy towards higher efficiency production.
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Good job Proton. Please continue to bring such surprise to our market !!! ;p

Malacca Food trip. . .

Babi Ponteh
Nyonya Dishes


Otak-otak

Sambal Petai with prawns

Satay Pork

Big prawn vs small prawn @ same price . . .

Satay celup

Boiling satay gravy

More healthy selections of Raw satays...

Not so healthy Raw satays...

Chicken

Rice balls...

November 2010 . . .

When Malacca, the land of heritage for a short 2d1n trip.
Food consumed...
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Satay celup @ Capitol Restaurant. Insane need to queue to wait for table even in a school day which we went... The food there is decently fresh and boiled over unique satay gravy... Overall, its quite ok, but not to say very impressive in terms of food taste and dining experience... Just ok... Ohyea, they serve better special food like abalone, clamps and big prawns as you eat more... Haha... All at a standard price of RM0.80 per stick.

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Chicken rice ball at the white kopitiam opposite Sam Sok Gong desert shop. Tradisional chicken rice ball in Malacca, what else can i say ??? Haha. . . ;p

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Baba Cendol Durian @ forgot restaurant name, but in jonker's street... Well shaved and with thick tasteful aroma of ingredience mixture... Consist of Gula malacca, condense milk, etc...etc... Too little durian paste imo...

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Satay babi @ dunno where... Friend brought me there, dunno where it is... Haha... but ok lar... quite normal nie... Except, its pork !!! ;p
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Nyonya food at jonker's street... Well prepared at decent price !!! ;p

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End of trip. Period.