Family trips

Our little princess Abigail has been traveling with us since 4 months old. Stay tune for more of our family trips!

Honeymoon in Maldives

A place where romance begins... And there is never a blue as beautiful as the waters of Maldives!

Sinchow Vietnam!

Go to Vietnam. Indulge yourself in the peaceful Hmong villages in Sapa, or experience cruising at The New 7 Wonders of Nature - Halong Bay.

Go West to U.S.

Napa Valley! San Francisco! And Monterey!.

Bali oh Bali~

We've done it 3 times!! Couple trip 2009, friends trip 2010, and family trip 2014.

Hello Macau, the oriental Portugal

Walking the oriental Europe. Remember to taste the most authentic Portuguese tarts!.

London

I was just a touch-and-go tourist in a short 3 days...

Babymoon in Boracay

Sea, sand, sun. And a new family member in my tummy!

Marrakech, a hidden jewel

Of palm groves, fire dancing, and dromedaries.

Siem Reap - day and night

Back to the ancient kingdom and find the tomb raider in you.

Home Cooking

Just some recipes and home cuisine for my family and baby.

Welcome to my blog!! 欢迎到访!!

No matter how you get here, I wanna say a big THANK YOU for visiting my blog. Do come back often for more! Blessed because we're given the chance to share. Thank you for visiting! 无论你是刻意或者不刻意的来到这里,都进来坐坐、聊聊天吧。幸福不是必然的,而是懂得分享人生的喜悦。谢谢到访!



Showing posts with label ^ Food 。我们爱吃喝. Show all posts
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April 8, 2015

Boiling Steamboat & Dim Sum 滚一滚 (Penang Island Branch)

*Delayed post...Abigail is already 27 months old now*

Once in a while we would dine at places where it's not convenient to bring along our 20 months old little lady. So we can only do it after work before going home.

It was just by chance when we came to this new branch of Boiling Steamboat & Dim Sum restaurant located at Bayan Baru (Elite Height). Their concept is kanban belt steamboat, each a pot, and you get to choose either ala carte or buffet prior to start eating. After looking at the menu, we decided to choose buffet, which cost RM35.90 per pax.


The interior, seating around the kanban belt

Seating with friends or small groups

The staff will first serve you with a set platter for buffet. You may refill the ingredients afterwards, either through the order chit (which I think is redundant) or get them directly from the kanban belt. Meat slices for shabu-shabu you need to continue top up using the order chit.

Set platter for buffet

Kanban belt



Soup base that we tried: tomyam (东炎汤) and pepper pig stomach (胡椒豬肚汤). Personally I still prefer the pepper pig stomach soup as the tomyam soup is basically mixing the paste provided into the clear soup.





My Rank: 3/5
(Taste just average. Sometimes slow response on the repeated order using order chits.)

Address:
1-1-33, Jalan Mayang Pasir 3, Bayan Baru, Penang, Malaysia

Tel: 04-6119357, 016 4268070

Business Hour:
Lunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Dinenr: 5:30pm - 11:00pm


September 5, 2012

Pregnancy cravings... Hakka "Lui Cha"


I think my baby loves mint and basil. That's why I crave for 'lui cha' every time when we go back to Ipoh. It's kind of hard to find in Penang...

These 3 are among my favorites in Ipoh:
1. JERAM CHAI LUI CHA 
Business hour: 9am – after lunch; Closed on Saturdays
Address: 17 Psrn Greentown 7 Greentown Business Center

2. LUI CHA STALL 
Business hour: 10am -2.30pm; Closed on Mondays & the 15th day (lunar calendar)
Address: Big Tree Food Garden, Off Jln Tokong, Behind Tuck Kee Restaurant, Pasir Pinji

3. LUI CHA HAKKA 
Business hour: 10.00am till after lunch; Off 2 days a month
Address: 43 Tgkt Tmn Ipoh 7, Ipoh Gdn South


April 25, 2012

Project Minimo: Yum-zou-cha


Yum-zou-cha means enjoy morning tea while having dim sum in Cantonese. 
Location: Foh San Dim Sum

Project Minimo – Lomo shots with my Minimo-x. Whenever, wherever.

April 22, 2012

Project Minimo: Strawberry weekend!


Just another weekend, chilling out with friends in Cameron Highlands..
Location: Green View Garden

Project Minimo – Lomo shots with my Minimo-x. Whenever, wherever .

February 6, 2012

December 21, 2011

Chicago Rib House - Enjoy the "Pork"fection feast

For those who love pork cuisine, you should go to Chicago Rib House. It is famed of serving BBQ ribs and steaks. They just launched their new menu a couple of months ago, so worth a visit.

Chicago Rib House Gurney 03

Chicago Rib House Gurney 01

November 2, 2011

Tea Secret @ Queensbay Mall Penang 蜜蜜茶



Now you get to have more choices on beverages when you shop in Queensbay Mall. Check out the newly opened Tea Secret – a brand of Bubbly Rich International Sdn Bhd, specialises in preparation and supply of premium quality take-away beverages.

October 25, 2011

Manila Place Gurney Plaza Penang

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This meal was claimed with the discount voucher bought earlier. It came with a 3-course Italian meal with drink.

Manila Place Gurney Plaza 11

Manila Place Gurney Plaza 12

September 20, 2011

étoile Restaurant, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Domaine Chandon Napa Valley

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étoile, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Domaine Chandon, is one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated destinations and the only fine dining restaurant in Napa Valley located in a winery. An extraordinary setting, innovative regional California cuisine with a French influence, and seamless service combine to create the ultimate food and wine experience. At étoile, Chef Perry Hoffman marries classic, French-influenced technique with contemporary culinary innovation and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Hoffman works closely with Chandon winemakers to explore the interplay between wine and food, enhancing the experience of both. Guests may dine a la carte, or explore the ultimate food and wine pairing experience through Chef Hoffman's tasting menus at lunch and dinner. The restaurant features a Wine Spectator "Best of" Award Wine list and received a Michelin star in the 2010 and 2011 Michelin Guide after being recommended in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
... adapted from OpenTable

September 2, 2011

Dragon9ine Fine Dining Penang - Have you tried Chinese Fine Dining?

*Ceased operation.

Dragon9ine
hi cheryl, you are the one who own the blog of the princess diaries right???? can i have ur contact??hope to get a reply from u soon
Yup, I'm the owner of the blog. What's up? :)
yay!! so glad to heard that.. my boss in previous has promise you to treat u 2pax of fine dining in dragon9ine .. so is possible we make a date for that.. so may i get ur contact and we set a date for that my boss is glad with ur blog regarding dragon9ine. its nice enough

So... that was a surprise treat from the boss regarding my previous post on Dragon9ine! In fact, this round we have a new chef on board! Chef Pele Khor, an experienced chef who had worked in Dubai and Moscow prior coming back to Malaysia. So obviously the menu in Dragon9ine is now up one level, with fine dining. If fine dining is the "not-enough-to-fill-up-your-stomach" meal in your mind, Dragon9ine will prove the perception wrong. I've had French fine dining before and yes I only manage to fill up half of my stomach... BUT... Dragon9ine's fine dining is like enjoying the dishes of a Chinese Wedding Banquet meal, but you can have it just for 2 people, in a romantic ambiance. At RM69.90+ (10% service tax with a minimum order of 2 pax), you will be served with 11 items in total, with 4 entrées, 4 main courses, 1 dessert and 2 beverages. Menu might be changed from time to time.

Upon arrival, we were greeted with 2 glasses of red wine. That was also part of the menu.

Dragon9ine wine

August 29, 2011

Choy Kee Restaurant Sungkai Perak (财记饭店)- Stop over for good food when travel to the North from KL

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This was my first attemp to drop by at this restaurant while on the way to Ipoh from KL. It is recommended by my father's friends that this restaurant is famous for its fresh water fish and pork trotter. You can find this restaurant at the Sungkai town. Turn to Sungkai exit on the North-South Highway.


August 24, 2011

Wang Chao Chinese Restaurant - Cantonese style cuisine

If you like Cantonese Cuisine check out Wang Chao!

Wang Chao restaurant 01


Wang Chao has accomplished as the Gold Medalist of the World Golden Chef Competition in year 2005. The award-winning chef who knows exactly how to pamper your taste buds. It's one of our favorite restaurants for family dining and also lunch with colleagues. Cozy environment, excellent services and reasonable prices. You'll get everything worthwhile paying for a meal here.

August 15, 2011

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Sunday Brunch Buffet at Spice Market Cafe - BUY 1 FREE 1 Promotion

Rasa sayang, hey!,
Rasa sayang sayang hey,
Hey lihat nona jauh,
Rasa sayang sayang hey!

Rasa = Feeling
Sayang = Love
Rasa Sayang = Feeling of Love, of course

When we talk about food, our mind will unconsciously comparing the prices from one to another, especially when it comes to non-hawker food. Have you ever think about how much you love your food or how your food loves you? How much do you know about the cleanliness and safety of food that you put into your mouth? How much effort does the chef put in to your food to ensure you eat safely and healthily? These questions have been rolling in my mind, and finally, yesterday, my doubts were cleared when we dined at Spice Market Cafe, Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa.

Spice Market exterior 01

August 12, 2011

Our favorite coffee place - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®


Our weekly chill out place.
Simply irresistible.


Check out some interesting info on the coffee:
Nutritional guide on Cold Drinks
Nutritional Guide for Hot Drinks
CBTL store finder.

August 6, 2011

Xuan Xin Buffet Steamboat Penang (炫昇自助火锅)

Xuan Xin Steamboat Buffet 01

When our Taiwanese friend was working here in Penang for 2 years, most of our eat outs were buffet meals. He said people in Taiwan actually likes buffet, they call it 吃到飽, meaning eat until full. Out of the many buffets we had, he found Xuan Xin as the best, in terms of choices and price. We've dined there so many times but this is only the first time that I'm writing the review.

August 2, 2011

Wai Kee Honey BBQ Pork (char siu) at Sky Hotel Chulia Street - the best BBQ pork in town!

If you ask my baby where to eat char siu (BBQ pork) in town, he'll definitely tell you let's go to Chulia Street. This is it, Wai Kee honey BBQ pork.

Wai Kee char siu chulia street 11

July 29, 2011

Behind 50 Love Lane Penang

If you want to try a vintage dining experience in an old hut, this is one of the good places you can try in George Town heritage area. At the junction of Love Lane and  Muntri Street, here's where this restaurant is located.

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July 15, 2011

RICE Etc... at Straits Quay

RICE Etc. 01

It's somewhat hidden away from the other restaurants inside Straits Quay. We searched and walked round and round in Straits Quay before reaching the restaurant... perhaps we came from the marina side instead of the main entrance. If you're coming from the main entrance at Straits Court, look to your right, it's located at the first floor. If you're coming from the other side (Quay West), try to search for the Apple Switch store, it's across the walkway down the corridor.


July 13, 2011

Bee Won Korean Restaurant - Promotion!! Korean Lunch/Dinner Set Meal + 6 FREE Side Dishes + Rice + Main Course + Pancake + Soup for only RM15!!

Bee Won is having promotion again! A good chance for tummy treats for Korean fans in Penang! Woohooo~

For ONLY RM15 per voucher, you are entitled to enjoy all the followings:

Healthy and Nutritious Korean Traditioal Food

Rice
+
6 Side Dishes
+
Soup
+
Choose ONE of the following Set Lunch/Dinner:

Bulgogi (Beef) Pancake Set
or
Jejukbokum (Pork) Pancake Set
or
Dakgogi (Chicken) Pancake Set
or
Saengseon Gui (Fish) Pancake Set

Vouchers applicable on Public Holiday Eve's and Public Holiday

Click HERE to buy your voucher.

For review base on my previous visit, click here.




I miss 언니. She's been asking me to visit her since then but I still owe her a few visits...

July 8, 2011

Good Friend Seafood Bayan Lepas Penang 好友海鲜 - 2nd branch of Good Friend Seafood Teluk Kumbar

*2nd branch ceased operation.

Good Friend Seafood Teluk Kumbar had established their second branch at Sungai Tiram Bayan Lepas!! You can now have lunch instead of waiting until dinner time to taste their scrumptious seafood.

Good Friend Seafood

Mini highlights about this branch which is located right at the Bayan Lepas FIZ area:
i) Ample parking space 8am - 5pm(RM1 per entry), after 5pm free parking. The parking rate information provided is accurate at this point of time and may not be the same in the future.
ii) This branch provide outdoor delivery (lunch hour only) to Bayan Lepas factory workers with minimum order of 10packs @RM6.50 (3 dishes + rice) per pack. (Dishes customizable is allowed)
iii) Catering Service : minimum 60 persons. 30pax to 50 pax (self collection)
iv) Seating Capacity - Ground floor 10 table x 10pax; 1st floor 10 table x 10 pax

This new branch is a more proper chinese restaurant compared to the origin where it's with open air seating by the seaside of Teluk Kumbar.

The credit for this successful food tasting session goes to...
- the brainchild of Good Friend Seafood - Lum
- the team of "What to eat today?" from Qyzzy.com
- our Penang floggers 'tai lou' Criz Lai.

Now let's look at the highly recommended dishes.

a) Steam Grouper 石斑清蒸 (钓)- RM80/kg

Good Friend Seafood Steam Grouper

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