The Baked Potato Gnocchi has excellent texture and the accompanying miso bechamel sauce is bursting with rich flavour. Lapped it all up without feeling 'jelak' (overwhelmed) after.
The 7-course degustation menu (RM168++) can feed two in my opinion. My favourite is the prawn galette & XO scallop sauce. Bouncy texture and bursting with seafood flavours.
Value for money Japanese restaurant with a casual al fresco dining space out front. Prices are averagely below RM20, and quite generous in terms of ingredients.
Lotus root soup (RM8) is a good choice for a rainy evening. Curry pork is thick with lots of spices, but mild enough for the kids. Nam Yu fried chicken wings (RM15 for 3) is also recommended.
A large church that can accommodate roughly 800 parishioners. Simple and spacious interior. During the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2025, it was one of the five Pilgrim churches for the KL Archdiocese.
Nasi lemak, or pulut, or chu cheong fun. Pretty decent nasi lemak you ask me.The rice is OK, just the sambal needs a bit more kick. are the mass-produced variety. Ayam goreng berempah is moist.
Hidden deep in a residential area. Air conditioned interior that is bright and clean. Thick soup style with mild herbal taste. Meat was tender, intestines not the multilayer type.
While waiting for the kanko bus, I enjoyed a beer and rice wrapped with bacon skewer here. Simple yet delicious snack. The lady was very friendly too. Various merchandise sold.
Interior is a tad cramped and it's popular among the Japanese, so it's not so easy to get a seat inside. If you sit inside, there's free water and egg. The alternative is to order takeout.
Several elephants live here, adults and young ones. There is a briefing area with a changing room, but no toilets. We were given a bag of sugarcane to feed the elephants. Lot of close interaction.
Popular kaiten sushi restaurant in the vicinity of Tobu Hills. Avoid the rush hours as the wait can be long. Manual order using a chit. Not to worry as they have an English menu. Halibut soup is good
As you enter, you get a retro vibe, traditional Japanese decorations, and shiny oiled wood. The toilets are unisex, but the public bath is segregated (not onsen). The stairs are narrow.
A memorable stay here in terms of service level, hospitality, and comfort. Truly a modern edit of the ryokan experience.The meals are also amazing.
A leisurely walk will through some forest and tall shrubs will bring you to the waterfall. Roundtrip is around 40 minutes. Pretty cliffs. Water not gushing, but it's nice.
Had the bacon cheese burger for breakfast and I absolutely love it. Not greasy and the patty is moist. Comes loaded with cheese, pickles and onions (deliciously sweet).
There's a queue, but the turnover is high, so not to worry. The mee kolo noodles are really springy and look authentic. The Sarawak Laksa seems a tad weak. I've tasted soup with stronger flavours.
The soup here is very clear, with a hint of sweetness. Fishball Noodles is RM10 while the seafood noodles (fishball, fish fillet, and succulent clams) is RM20. Like the texture of the fishballs.
Another maze-like bookstore with hidden books and crannies, unexpected corners and shapes. Some parts look downright retro. Mixed materials like wood, aluminium, stucco, etc.
Langos and Hash Belly are recommended. The former is a Czech mini pizza of sorts with a good crunch. The latter is a nice mix of potatoes, bacon, roasted pork, leek, and apple sauce.
Enjoyed the salmon sushi taco, and freshness of the budo Hotate tataki (sea grapes too shriveled though). Koebi karaage is a great beer snack, love the tangy dip. B1F1 drinks promotions till 8pm.
A large San Damiano cross hangs above the main altar, much revered by the Franciscans. The cross is actually a lightbox. Another lightbox near the ceiling is of the Ascension of Jesus.
One of the classier pet-friendly cafes that I've seen. Quite popular. Clean, and no unpleasant smell. Decent coffee and flavoured tea. Friendly service.
Deli style restaurant where you can choose your own meat from the chiller. Classy interior. The Iberico Abanico is recommended. 30% fattiness, tender and juicy.
Solid Chinese cuisine is served here. Matches my Malaysian Chinese taste buds. Proper stir fry. Recommended dishes are the osmanthus 'sharks fin', claypot eggplant, sambal prawns, French beans.
Sunday mass times: 0830 (EN/BM), 1030 (MAN). Mandarin mass schedule might change due to availability of Mandarin-speaking priest.
The tiramisu has a good Matcha flavour. The kuro banana has too strong a banana taste, completely overpowering the houjicha. Tried a cup of ceremonial tea. Just a few sips in there.
Dr Sam Tseu is very patient-centered, and has excellent bedside manners. He will take the time to explain and present options. I have done polishing & scaling, and fillings, and I am satisfied
Medium-sized Lego shop with a little bit of everything from most collections. Well-organized and neat.
Non-halal Gelato and sorbets. Childsberg is recommended. A very refreshing sorbet of passionfruit, beer, and shandy. The texture is good, and it doesn't melt easily.
