29 Nov
Having opened their doors to the public since year 2009, Aka Momiji has been captivating the hearts of many Ipoh folks. This includes my parents. Aka Momiji is their favourite Japanese restaurant in Ipoh. We have celebrated countless birthdays and special occasions here.
Interior is very simple, but nice and clean. There’s also elegant tatami rooms catered to larger groups.
27 Nov
With Christmas just around the corner, it seems that almost every night there’s a party or dinner to attend — or host! If cooking isn’t your thing on the holidays, fear not. For the whole month of December, pay a visit to Twenty One at Changkat Bukit Bintang or BSC for a 3 course Christmas set menu at RM 75++.
Twenty One Tables + Terrace at BSC introduced a new level of sophisticated yet relaxed dining, and lounge bar experience to the discerning party people and diners.
23 Nov
My whole family and my social cycle, is composed of nonsmokers and I am very glad they don’t. However, sometimes I do have to take in those whiffs of tobacco smoke that drifts into my airspace in a restaurant, on the street or at work. It’s annoying! Secondhand smoke is also more than just annoying — it’s downright deadly.
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22 Nov
Handphone, tablet, camera, note pad, pen, paper…these are some of the most essential items which I stuff into my handbag everyday. Kampungboy often asked, “What do girls carry around in their bag? It’s as heavy as a brick!”
Now with Samsung Galaxy Note, we can have the best of everything in one nifty gadget. Is it a phone or a tablet? Or me, it’s a smart combination of the two! It gives you the portability of a smartphone plus the high performance of a tablet. Now you can take notes easily and conveniently just like a regular notepad, organise your schedule and activities with the planner and enjoy the entertainment of countless games.
Weighing only 178g, the Samsung Galaxy Note packs a punch:
• High speed performance with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 1.4GHz dual-core processor.
• See and do everything in life-size reality with the stunning 5.3” HD Super AMOLED display.
• Take notes easily and quickly with the S Pen stylus.
• Capture life’s greatest moments with the 8 mega-pixel rear camera and 2MP front camera.
• Store all your necessities with the internal memory of 16GB, upgradable to 32GB with microSD.
This means that I don’t need an extra handphone, tablet and camera. I can even throw away my pen, paper and portable gamer. Yay! No more heavy bags! All I need is just a 178g device!
Where can we get it in Malaysia? CELCOM IS LAUNCHING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE very soon! Mark your calendars this 11th November 2011, 10am – 10pm! Check out the Celcom launch at the following locations: Pavilion KL (La Bodega); JUSCO AEON Tebrau, JB; Queensbay Mall, Penang.
Come find out how you can get the awesome Samsung Galaxy Note from Celcom with the best plans & deals! For widest network coverage and best network quality, sign up under Celcom Exec and get your Samsung Galaxy Note from RM1,368. Find out more here!
21 Nov
We have often dreamt about escaping from the hectic pace of life by simply catching the wind in the sails but not known how to get started. Until we found out about Strongbow Trivia Game on Facebook where winners will get an once in a lifetime sailing journey in Baby Tonga, a three-time premier class winner at the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta.
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21 Nov
#1 Kampung Lunch at Penghulu’s House
There’s nothing quite like savouring an unadulterated home-cooked meal while away from home. Hence, our resort took us to a kampung house. The friendly and humble folks who lived in there dished out a sumptuous spread of delightful dishes a la kampung.
The lunch spread comprised many dishes, including stir fried green beans, ikan masin, ayam goreng kampung, godok pisang and some kick ass sambal.
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17 Nov
Few weeks back, I braved the rain to attend a food review session at Racks, a newbie in Changkat BB which specialises in porcine goodies. Racks is owned by Paul Corrigan, Shu Min Lim and Paul James, who also run The Magnificent Fish ‘n Chips and Havana Bar along the same road on Changkat Bukit Bintang. The place boasts a casual interior and a laid-back vibe. Look up and you can see witty quotes adorning the brick wall.
The sleek and functional bar, where all the action is, with flair bartenders, flaming cocktails and a killer menu.
16 Nov
What’s your idea of the perfect weekend getaway? For us, it is either hiding out at a quiet resort or relaxing on the beach with a good book. One such resort that matches both criterias is Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa which lies in the heart of Desaru, Johor, one of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches.
Using the new Senai-Desaru highway, our travel time is cut down by almost an hour. The final stretch from Cahaya Baru to Desaru is approximately 27 km in length. This includes the Single Plane Cable-Stayed Bridge across Sg Johor which can be seen from the above picture.
11 Nov
Last week. KampungBoy and I had a little road trip with the Toyota Corolla Altis. Being one of the most renowned sedan cars produced by Toyota, the Japanese auto giant has improved the Corolla Altis comprehensively and the latest one is no different. It comes with a Dual VVT-i engine that intelligently adjusts valve timing, which is optimally suited to engine operating conditions. It provides more power and at the same time delivers fuel efficiency. Equally stunning is the Super CVT-i transmission with 7 virtual gear ratios.
The 1.8G and 2.0V variants come with new dark grey interior colour and optional DVD Audio-Video Navigation (DVD-AVN) system with reverse camera.
10 Nov
#1 The Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards (NAPBAS) gives everyone an excuse to doll up like a celebrity
Or maybe it was prom, or a ball, or whatever it was, me and my partner in crime (Christine) got to get all dolled up and just enjoyed it. We had an excuse.
#2 To be a part of the glitz, and the glamour of the Nuffnang blogging community.
The 2009 awards night was an evening ceremony that kept many on the edge of their seats as they waited for the action to kick off.
The organizing committee has put in a lot of hearts and efforts for the big day. Even the door gift is so apt and well liked!
#3 To meet and make new friends
Gosh! I can’t believe that it has been more than 2 years since I got to know Tammy and her bestie Cai Xiu Xiu. We met, for the very first time at the 2009 awards night and has been keeping in touch since then. <3
#4 To get up close and personal with celebrity bloggers
We may read/stalk their blogs everyday, but have never meet or know them in person. Well only in NAPBAS we get to spot our favourite bloggers and even ask for a picture or two.
Kenny Sia and the gorgeous ladies from Bonito Chico.
Allan Wu, the charming and charismatic host of Amazing Race Asia; Ringo Tan from cheeserland.com; my favourite local food blogger, Meena and Joanne Peh, my favourite female artist from Media Corp.
We have also met two very reputable food bloggers from the island republic – Dr. Leslie from ieatishootipost and Brad of ladyironchef fame.
Not to forget some of the best bloggers around the Asia Pacific region who were being nominated for each respective categories.
#5 Get to know who’s behind Nuffnang
Ever wonder who assigns campaigns to your blog? Who gives out free movie tickets? Or who is the finance lady/gentleman who disburses your payouts? Get to know them this coming December, at the 2011 Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards.
It was a truly magical event that we were honored to be a part of. Win your exclusive invites here and hope to see you at the NAPBAS 2011!
7 Nov
This post is in part testament to how much my awesome friends mean to me – I hope this shows them, even if I see them all the time.
30 Oct
Focusing on non halal local hawker fare, it is not difficult to guess that the newly opened E.A.T Food Village at Publika shopping gallery became my favourite lunching place. It brings together some of the best hawker food vendors from Klang Valley and North Peninsular Malaysia under one (air-conditioned) roof.
The decor reminds diner of yesteryear; with shop facades that look as though time freezes at 1950’s, Chinese calligraphy, poems, paintings and lingering Chinese oldies.
Simply "US"! Epicureans from Kampung and City. Thus, we are named after: "KampungboyCitygal"
Email us at kampungboycitygal@gmail.com
