24
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in CNY, Chinese Food, Kuala Terengganu. 19 Comments
How was your Chinese New Year Celebration? We travelled home (Kuala Terengganu & Ipoh) to visit friends and families. Traditions remain strongest in small towns, a big reason why we look forward to join our families to to celebrate the most joyous holiday of all.
The Chinese New Year holiday has always been a quiet time in Terengganu, the state where Chinese made up a mere 2.6% of the total population.
However, things are a little bit different this year as the Chinatown of KT took on the look of the famous Temple Street of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Even the usually quiet KT town is suffering from traffic jam during the festive period. Definitely a rare sight!
The street of Chinatown has been decorated with lanterns and other ornaments to usher in the new year.
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22
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in Pulau Pinang. 18 Comments
Few months back, MAS flew some of the bloggers up north for a FOOD TRIP. A day trip can’t get any cooler than this – fly to Penang in the morning just to eat a meal or two and fly back in the evening itself.
Pretty air stewardess greeted us with a wide, pretty and an attractive smile.
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19
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in PJ, Selangor, Vietnamese Food. 15 Comments
Pho (pronounced fuh) refers to Vietnamese national soup.
Hoa means harmony in Vietnamese.
Pho Hoa is essentially a family style restaurant that takes pride in their pho and affordable prices.Do you know that Pho Hoa is also the largest Vietnamese restaurant chain in North America but not Vietnam?
Thanks to Richard, we were given the opportunities to sample some Vietnamese favourite such as pho and spring rolls at Pho Hoa. The restaurant’s setting is simple; with murals illustrating the life of a typical Vietnamese and colourful lanterns hanging down the wall.
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15
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in Bangkok. 17 Comments
Read also:
Bangkok, The City that Never Sleeps (I)
Bangkok, The City that Never Sleeps (II)
Bangkok Shopping Post
Pattaya walking street is relatively quiet during the day but most boutiques selling “kinky” outfits are open for business.
Pattaya is also most famous for its go-go and beer bars. The whole street seems to come alive at night.
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10
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in Damansara Heights, Selangor, Western Food. 18 Comments
It was a beautiful Saturday morning, perfect for reading the papers, drinking a cup of aromatic coffee that awakes our senses while enjoying a full English breakfast. We found ourselves at Jarrod & Rawlins (again & again); courtesy of Elaine who invited us over.
There is an enclosed yard with shade trees, a beautiful garden and patio behind the J&R premise.
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8
Feb
Posted by kampungboycitygal in Valentine's Day. 9 Comments
Betty’s Midwest Kitchen
Where (is it):
A-G-40, Jalan PJU 1/43,
Aman Suria Damansara,
47410 Petaling Jaya.
Phone: 03-78800196
Opens from Tues – Sun: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Why (here):
Betty’s Midwest Kitchen is a family run restaurant. Betty, the chef, picked up the recipes from her daughter who is married to an American and lives in Iowa for years. Oh, and did I tell you that it is all about porky goodness?
Bread & Olives Cafe
Where (is it):
No. 7, Lot Perniagaan Komplex Pelancongan,
Menara Tinjau,
Jalan Ampang Hulu langat,
68000 Ampang.
Tel : 013-2506119
Why (here):
From the cafe’s terrace, a breathtaking view of the Ampang Jaya skyline is stretching into Kuala Lumpur, that meets the eye with the multitude buildings, houses and skyscrapers dotting the landscape! Prominent in the background are Menara Kuala Lumpur and Petronas Twin Towers with the growing city and its suburban areas in plain sight.
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