KAMPUNGBOYCITYGAL A MALAYSIAN FOOD & TRAVEL BLOG

We promised each other to have two overseas holiday per year as soon as we joined the rat race. And finally, our second holiday for the year is happening!

We will be traveling along the South West region and our route is Perth City – Mandurah – Bunbury – Busselton – Margaret River – Augusta. We will also be heading up north to Pinnacles Desert. Our blogging hiatus may last for a week so in the mean time, do follow our twitter account at kgboycitygal for more updates!

Following the release of movie “Eat, Pray, Love” which was partially filmed in Ubud, Bali and based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Gilbert, Ubud is probably about to be overrun. It will be a popular destination for those in search of an inner balance and spiritual fulfilment in life. And perhaps in hope of finding the love of their life too, just like how Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Robert) met the sexy Brazilian hunk Felipe (Javier Bardem) in the island.

Ubud is indeed a less commercialized part of Bali Island. The people here is living in the beautifully lush surrounds and has a very strong cultural presence.

During our previous trip to Bali, we chose to spent a good two days at Ubud, Bali. The first night we rested our weary feet at Tegal Sari and on the second night we settled down at Green Field Hotel & Bungalows.

Being situated just next to each other, Green Field shares the same magnificent rice paddy field as Tegal Sari. The owner of Green Field is a well known Balinese artist. His artwork can be found at every nook and corner of the hotel.

Soon after arriving we were all served delicious welcome drinks. Check in was quick and there was this Taiwanese lady who works at the reception. She is a great help in giving tips and advises. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service into town and return everyday from about 8am to 10pm.
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Happy Mid Autumn Festival to all my readers!

jelly mooncake from Kuala Terengganu

This year, I’m spending it alone because KampungBoy is away and it is a usual work day for me. But I have these refreshing jelly mooncake companion which symbolizes the heavenly blessing of reunion and good health.

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Jarrod & Rawlins, the purveyors of fine food & wine is launching their brand new set of menu again. Thanks to Elaine and J&R, we were given a sampling of some brand new menu items that will make it into the regular menu this month.

Toad in the Hole with Gravy

We sample a good chunk of tasty offerings such as the “toad in the hole”. J&R’s sausages were good as usual. The beautifully puffed up Yorkshire pudding proves to be a clear winner with its ultra crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior.

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OH NO! Not another filler post? Yes and we hope you enjoy the pictures.

Single Standard Ticket: good for one day, single entry admission; 160RMB.

souvenir: the Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao & expo passport

get your passport chopped at the entrance of each pavilion

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*photos taken with iPhone 3GS

I have to admit that even though I’m working in the city centre, the Chow Kit area with the most diverse selection of food is still an unexplored territory for me. It wasn’t until KampungBoy’s family brought us to this fish head noodles place called Tao Xiang at Jalan Tiong Nam.

Tao Xiang serves no frills Chinese fare such as bakuteh, stewed pork trotters and fish head noodles under the zinc roof. So it is almost impossible to stay cool while slurping the noodles with gusto and gulping the every single drop of the leftover soup. Does it deter patrons from keep coming back? Apparently not! The eatery is buzzing with activities always and if you are lucky, you might secure a table right away. If not, be prepared to wait a bit during lunch hour.
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