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WeChat Party 2013@ Club Neverland, KL

07/04/2013 No Comments

Hmm, let me ask you a question? How many of you are actually WeChat User.? I was recently introduce to this app by my friend 2 months ago that they prefer to use this over another famous app because of many things that they can do. LAst week when I was in Penang, I saw all my girl friends talking over the phone like talkie and I thought it was another brand only realise that this can do a group talkie chat.. That’s cool, along I understand its one of “The New Way to Connect”.

WeChat was available to Malaysia market since last year June as this app started as early as Jan 2011. Since then they have garner quite a huge success with less than 2 years with 300mil download, that makes them one of the fastest growing app. Then last week they had a huge launching into Malaysia market and I only realise that this app is develop from China.

What is WeChat?
WeChat is a social mobile communications app designed for smartphone users. The application allows the users to send free text, voice messages, emoticons, picture, video and other files. Users can also video-chat, add new friends through its social features, utilize location-based services, and share their stories through the unique ‘Moments’ feature in the form of photos, video and URL links.

WeChat application is available for iOS, Android OS, Symbian, BlackBerry and Windows Phone users. Note that not all features are available for different platforms. For more information and application download, please visit: www.wechat.com.

To my surprise, with the power of WeChat, so many of my bloggers friend got this invitation and to me its like huge massive Klang Valley bloggers gathering.

To get the brand pressence stronger in Malaysia market, they have appointment of Lisa Surihani and Shaheizy Sam as its Malaysian celebrity brand ambassadors. Both of them are strong in their social media pres sense too with strong followers.

As I walked into food section area, then saw this cute cupcakes filled with Wechat logo.

Then the night started off with Vivian Chua solo singing.

Then duet with Henley Hii

Every one pause a moment to catch the performance. . .

During the night, there is a live screen on the stage and its rather simple. Download the app if you do not have one and just scan on the code then you will be in the groupchat.

To be more entertaining, the night is host by DJ Rudy and with his humor personality, he brings the place to life. . With a few contest up on stage, we can see more and more people are willing to participate. Not to forget that those winners bring back good item, with Ipad and some hardisk as concolation. WeChat definately have the budget to make every one happy that Mr. Poshu Yeung, Vice President of the International Business Group of Tencent Holdings Limited himself is there to witness the whole event.

Then the night continue with DJ Sykogroove spinning for the night.

Of course not to be miss on familiar faces, Benjamin and Anna. .

Good to see Esther as its been long time I have not seen her, with Yatz and Joshua and Walauwei . .

Jessica and her Boyfriend, Queenie and Mandy. .

It was a great night to see many bloggers in one roof, eating and drinking all the way. To those of you who are new to WeChat, just watch the video below to know more about it, as this app now is available on platforms like iOS, Android, Symbian, Blackberry and Windows Phone devices. Get yours and install for free now. For more information, please go on to their official Facebook Page and Website.

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Sushi Tei New Menu 2013 @ Setiawalk, Puchong

25/01/2013 No Comments

Sushi Tei is one of my favourite Japanese restaurant compare to a few in our Malaysia market. It definitely falls on personal preference. I was firstly expose to this brand when I was visiting my friend in Jakarta, Indonesia 6 years ago and they know that I love food, this was one of a Japanese Restaurant that they told me, die die also must try. Back in those time, I have yet to start my food blogging as just enjoy my food whenever I travel.

Love the range that they offer and its pretty unique on the combination and rolls that they have. At that time, KL have yet so many different types of Japanese Cuisine that is similiar to this range except 1 in 1-Utama that always pack with people.

When I first saw this brand landed in Tropicana City Mall 2 years ago, I was very happy that finally it had landed in KL. Nevertheless the brand had establish itself well with a few outlets now available in Klang Valley and Penang. Of course what can we expect next? Try out their new menu for year 2013 onwards also at their latest outlet which is at Setiawalk, Puchong.

The outlet interior is no difference from the rest of the outlet.

Sunrise @ RM5.80, Bloody Sprite @ RM5.80

Design of the new menu looks much better compare to the previous one. Choosing food would not be a problem as more pictures are in it now.

Premium Yee Sang (for 8-10pax)@ RM68.80

Premium really justify the price whereby it comes with cuts of salmon sashimi and prawns

I must say that, I have tried a few yee sang for the past 2 weeks and I rate this is one of the top 2 in my personal list. If you do host any of your reunion dinner at home and lack of yee sang, this is one of a place to ta pau back. I am definitely getting 1 for my family. 🙂

Fresh ingredient and the special mixing sauce that pairs well with the fresh ingredient and did not over power it. A well balance with all the ingredient. REcommended~

Ameabi Kaarage @ RM12.80, One of the signature dish that me and Ken always love to order or never miss is their Salmon Skin @ RM6.80. At the price of it we find it very reasonable, a great snack to start to get our mouth munching. Fried to crisp with every bite and do eat it while its serve fresh. You can choose to dip along with their mayo but we always love to bite it just like that.

First dish from salad range already caught my attention with its chunks of tuna, salmon and squid on top of the salad. Sashimi Salad @ RM16.80. Something green and healthy, this is a appetizer that you shall not miss. Not only filled with fresh sashimi, the kick that make the whole salad taste awesome is their very own dressing. Filled with light taste of vinegar, and chef special ingredient that make this dish gone in seconds. – REcommended~

Another new item that are in the menu is Kaisen Ramen Salad @ RM28.80. To me it looks weird for the first time as I never have my ramen with salmon sashimi slices like that before. Its always with pork or chicken slice. Not only that, as there are 3 huge flab of crab meat that smack along on it too. The meat is cold and fresh, that once you had that slice you would want to finish the remaining 2 instantly.

Ramen texture is cook to the right texture and the sauce that make it pairs well. I think this would be best to share with another person.

Chuka Fukahire @ RM 6.80, Ika Geso Tataki @ RM 11.80 & Ika Okura @ RM 5.40

We were lucky to be in the outlet at the right timing as usually fresh sashimi will arrage to most of the Japanese outlet on every Tuesday and Friday. We are here on Friday, therefore these are sashimi are perfectly fresh! Arima (4 kinds) @ RM59.80 – Tuna Belly, Yellow Tail, Sweet Shrimp, Raw Scallop

Asama (5 piece) -Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon@ RM35.80

There are also new rolls being introduce with Manguro Lover @ RM11.80, Dynamic Roll @ RM16.80 & Lobster Salad @ RM12.80,. Among these 3, I prefer Maguro and lobster salad.

Usually we have this with beef slice but this round they have added in another item Salmon Enoki Roll @ RM12.80

Beef Teriyaki is a simple item that I prefer that the beef cubes cook till medium well, then I love mine added on with lots of garlic slices.

Gindara Teriyaki is always one of my favourite that the cod being pan grill to perfect that its slightly crips on the outer layer yet the cod fish meat is well preserve that did not overcook. @ RM26.80, & Sanma Kabayaki @ RM14.80

Gyoza @ RM9.80

Golden Soft Shell Crab @ RM12.80

Hotate Wasabi Mayo is not bad and if the wasabi mayo is a little more spicy then it would have been perfect. @ RM8.80

Ika Sugata Shio if the size of the squid is smaller or this size is nice to my liking, anything big I just cant take it. 😀 (just me) @ RM15.80

Another item that I like is their Ikura Chawanmushi, very simple with salmon roe @ RM12.80, Asari Sakamushi @ RM23.80 & Agedashi Tofu

oh oh, when fried rice was serve, we all look down on it and why fried rice was serve after we had a awesome sashimi and rolls. This Choi Kara Fried Rice – Spicy Fried Rice with Crab Meat @ RM18.80 proves us wrong. Fried fragrantly, that is something simple and nice, written there spicy but its only mild spicy that bring the fragrance up. Those who need to have rice, then this is the new item that you must try. – Recommended~

Another nice rice item for you is Tan Tan Don, comes with mince chicken meat, top with poarch egg and how I eat this dish is I poke the egg yolk then stir the whole bowl till its evenly mix. Then put in one bite into your mouth will be a well balance of yolky egg, slight salty and spiciness at the end. Something to entice your taste bud abit. @ RM11.80

Gyu Misoyaki @ RM15.80

Special sauce to dip for the beef. I did it wrong in the first place and then I was taught properly by the waiter on how to get the best of this beef slice.

First dip the fresh beef slice into the sauce then leave it on the hot plate for a quick turn. If you love yours medium well, then just flip both side about 8 second each and its ready to eat.

I did it wrong by did the beef slice then dip the sauce after that.

The difference is, did it the right way, the sauce will soak onto the beef slice and make it aromatic.

Comes to desert I always thought my favourite would be green tea but this round their new product Yogurt Forest Berry @ RM7 steal the limelight. I prefer this over Matcha Ice Cream & Sesame @ RM7

Their new menu and new product being introduce, is something to look for when you visit this restaurant. You can try those that I recommend but again it comes down to my own preference. 😀 One of my favourite Japanese Restaurant. . .

Sushi Tei in Setiawalk is next to Roomates or nearby TGV cinema wing already.

*PORK-Free

Location:
Sushi Tei @ SetiaWalk

Block I-G-03, Setiawalk,

Persiaran Wawasan,

Pusat Bandar Puchong,

Puchong, 47160

Tel : 03-5882 2995

Other Outlets they have are:

Mid Valley

Tropicana City Mall

Pavilion,

Gurney Plaza – Penang

In Bangsar By Taufulou 5 Mins Read

HAPA-GAB Outlet Of The Year: WIP @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

26/12/2012 No Comments

Coming to year end, what we usually do is hunt for nice spot to eat and drink with friends and family. Recently came across this outlet located at Bangsar Shopping Center, that had instantly top in my list of recommendation with a great balance of scrumptious food, excellent service, great entertainment and of course, an environment to die for. WIP at bangsar is one of a many favourite hangout spot

The name itself already very catchy that evolve from “Work In Progress” and now mature to WIP is short for “Whipped Into Place”

Congratulations to WIP for winning Outlet of the year from HAPA-GAB. How did this whole quest stood up?

It was GAB set out on a quest to find the top outlets in Malaysia which offer the best in quality, service, entertainment and ambience through the inaugural HAPA-GAB Excellence Awards 2012. Out of 69 outlets from the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor that participated in the awards program, ONLY 4 of these outlets on the list have proven themselves to be the best of the best.

• Service Excellence – won by SOULed OUT Sri Hartamas
• Best Entertainment – won by The Beer Factory (SetiaWalk)
• Best Product Quality – won by Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine (Penang)
• Most Innovative Guest Experience – won by Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine (Penang)
• Outlet of The Year – won by WIP Kuala Lumpur

Luscious cuisine featuring a hearty selection of Western, Asian and Northern Indian cuisine will more than satisfy the palate.

Its a huge restaurant that have a few sections in it with bar counter are uniquely design. If you look and feel, its more like a indoor tropic garden interior like.

For huge family they have a long table, that is sited slightly higher compare to other dining area and its a bit close up that give you privacy on it.

Cigar anyone?

Offer great selection of Mocktail, Cocktail and wine too.

A great dinner of course my accompanied by favorite alcohol, with Strongbow, Guinness and Paulaner in presence.

Find that North Indian cuisine are slightly different compare to the south, as its more usage of spice rather than spicy. Mutton Varuval, is one of the dish that first came out from appetizer menu. Chunky cubes of mutton being well marinated with spices, aromatic with bursting flavours. Not spicy at all.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms – something simple is with this juicy mushroom and eat along with garden salad is just nice.

Never knew that Mushroom and Spinach Pizza @ RM 31 falls into appetizer catagory as its not small ordinary pizza, its quite huge to feed for 2 person. Made fresh with paper thin crust that is crispy on the edge, with cheeze, mushroom and spinach.

I love The Chicken Chimichangas @ RM 22 were actually flour tortilla stuffed with chicken and cheese, deep fried and served with spicy tomato salsa. Well prepared, and love the condense ingredient that added in. To me, its like Curry Puff in Spanish style – Recommended~

Kakiage looks plain, but with just only first bite, you will never stop. Something simple and the magic is the sauce that will keep you going.

Every restaurant sure will have their special item. Well in WIP Espetadas are their signature item. Typical Portugese dish made of chunks of meat on skewers, seasoned and grilled. As right in the restaurant I was very curious as I saw many people order this dish with skewers all hanging on the metal pole. Presentation sure its eye catchy as already caught my attention from the beginning.

Special sauces are created to match the right food.

Lamb loin marinated with garlic herbs and balsamic vinegar, Sirloin chunks marinated with garlic and traditional herbs @ RM 92 , Chicken breast and chicken thigh chunks marinated with jerk spices, and Prawn, squid and fish marinated with olive oil, garlic and herbs @ RM 78

Roasted Caribbean Chicken. A whole chicken thigh, marinated with spices, oven roasted and served with potatoes, vegetables and roasted garlic sauce.

Branzino – Barramundi fillet pan fried and served with grilled vegetables, potato wedges and bisque sauce. Fish meat is soft, with a sign of freshness, and the sauce just make it more delicious.

WIP’s version of Sang Har Mein is using deep-fried wantan noodles and fresh “blue-legged” prawns cooked and shower in a thick eggy grav.

Another one of my favourite North Indian cuisine here is Chicken Makanwala marinated chicken breast cooked in hot and spicy gravy and served with chana masala (chickpea in spicy gravy), aloo methi (potatoes cooked with fenugreek leaves), salad, papadum (Indian crackers) and naan or briyani rice. I prefer this to be with Nan as its well prepared, as its soft and pair very well with the gravy. – Recommended~

The Tropical Fruit Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert topped with dragon fruit, orange, mango and passion fruit with coconut cream filling.

First bite on the crust of the pavlova, it instantly reminded me of kuih bangkit (Coconut Cookies) that I eat during Chinese New Year. Crust easily melts in my mouth.

Another creative invention by their great pastry chef is this Trio Creme Brulee (Vietnamese coffee, passionfruit and ginger).

No doubt with great ambiance, services and great food quality that they have that won them this award. Surely its one of the restaurant that I have been recommending my friend even before I am witting this.

*Pork Free

Location:
WIP @ Bangsar Shopping Centre
Lot G111, Ground Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre
285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandar Raya
59000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2094 1789 / 2789 (for reservations)

Fax: +603 2094 3789

Website: www.wip.com.my

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Chilla Cup @ Solaris

12/11/2012 1 Comment

[update 1/5/2016:Close Down] know now as Pretz and Beanz

Coffee industry in Malaysia is picking up, as there are more and more of these stand alone outlets that offer different kinds of coffee to consumers. One of the latest brand which is Chilla Cup is growing fast around Klang Valley.

Tried their outlet in Solaris area which I have passby a few times. Right before my road trip, decided to drop by for coffee.

Design of the outlet are nice and simple with brick wall with sofa seating area.

I must say that I am impress with the manner of the outlet manager not only that, as he found out that I am a blogger, Suprise.. besides that he is nice friendly and know what is the best offering in the outlet.

Order came in with some of my friends that went to the outlet before, Chilla Cup Pretzels is a must try, order my classic flavour Cinnamon pretzel. It was prepare fresh, right from scratch that need to wait for 5-10 minutes, soft, and nice. I must say its good~ no wonder they love it.

Fruit pancake was recommended and looks great at its presentation. Not long after that, the whole thing turn soggy pretty instant because of fruit was use that cause water generate down to the pancake, we only finish half of it.

Latte large to start of with, it was rather dissappointed with the froth being in this version, not only that, it taste no comment.

Mocha large was next, at least it taste slightly better and there are room for improvement. I only can comment that different barista will brew different quality out. They still need lots room of improvement to make a good cup of coffee.

Overall, it is not a cheap breakfast with paying nearly RM 40++ for 4 items. With the price being spent I could easily find other place that offer better food and coffee.

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 5/10 so so nia . . -stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Chilla Cup Solaris Mont Kiara
No. 2, Ground Floor,
Jalan Solaris 3, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : +603 – 6204 9733

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Nice Seafood at Restaurant New Boston @ Klang

21/09/2012 8 Comments

Food discovery on my some of my friends favourite place never fail to impress me. Of course I really need to know which friend that have similar taste bud like mine. :p It was a long weekend and decided to drop by Klang to meet my friend as I have not seen her since she move back to KL. As she know I love to eat then she decided to bring me to this Restaurant New Boston in Kopitiam version that is one of the most popolar restaurant in Klang for ‘tai chow’.

Restaurant New Boston is no stranger to local folks here as most of them arrive as early as 5.30pm to get a spot here including us,even right before the shop open whereby the worker is still arranging the table and chairs, heating up wok and steam machine. Indeed they are like the famous restaurant in Klang.

Everyone just bring their own tea and having a great conversation around the table sipping chinese tea while waiting for the store to start cooking. Every one just place their order first then look for a spot. According to my friend, here is one of a favourite restaurant to many of them including family dinner place.

Just the 2 of us, my friend order all her favourite dish that this Tai Luk Mee大碌面/Hokkien Mee福建面 is a must order. To me I am not a big fan of this noodle cuz in Klang valley its hard to find some where that can fried really nice plate out.

I must say I am impress, as the noodle is well fried with ‘wok hei’ that thick soy souce is thick enough to coat onto the noodle, fried along with pork lard and its big chunky one. Superb in taste and finally I have found one of the best that would made it top 3 best fried noodle on my list.

Steamed “Lala” 清蒸”啦啦” is another dish that you must not miss here if you do visit this outlet.

This steam lala is slightly different version compare to those that I have, sprikle with lots of fried onion, ginger and chili padi.

Soup base is absolutely amazing that is filled with spicy ginger taste along with hint of chili padi at the end that make it a perfect combination, chinese wine that they are using is sligtly mild yet soak onto lala very well. One sip of soup base, you will keep continue drinking it. Lala are very fresh and a perfect simple dish to go along. What I meant different version as, the lala taste serve here is mild in taste compare to others that I have tried before yet it stood up pretty well.

Usually my friend come with her family of 5 they would order this 2 big plate. My version is medium size.

‘Nestum Mantis Prawn‘ is another amazing dish from the restaurant. I have yet come accross to any restaurant that put is so generous with their ingredient. Its like a moutain high fried nestum along with mantis prawn and for 2 of us to eat 3 dish is just too much. Mantis prawn would feed 3 person easily best of all if please order beer to eat along. Its a perfect companion.

Till date this dish taste still stuck in my mind as nestum fried to crips with egg and chili padi make the slight spicy taste in it and its just aromatic.

This is what happen if you come after 6pm, as the crowd just pour in like wild fire, as people already start queue to get a seat and as it head towards night time, this store would operate the whole street.

If you reach here and have not got a spot, forget about it first as you need to place your order first, as waiting time can easily takes up to 60-90 minutes on peak hour. So please do have patient if you come here peak hour.

Best time to come is to reach at 5.30pm or 11pm onwards.

No doubt that this is one of the best yet reasonable price on food that I have come across as those 3 dish cost me RM38. I am surely going to return for more with more people to try out more stuff. – Highly Recommended!

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 9/10, ~ very good- highly REcommended! -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Restoran Boston Baru
Jalan Kapar, Klang
(Opposite KWSP, Same row as Lembaga Tabung Haji)
Open at 6.00pm

Tel : 016-268 3104/012-905 3523

In Events By Taufulou 4 Mins Read

GUINNESS Arthur’s Day 2012 Media Launch @ Studio Lounge, Tropicana City Mall

05/09/2012 No Comments

Omg! Time just flies as last month I was compiling my collage for Last year main event Arthur’s day for photo print and now I got invited again for this year GUINNESS Arthur’s Day 2012 Media Launch on 23rd August. Times really past in a blink of eye. This round the launching took place at one of a new bar in Tropicana Mall, Studio Lounge.

It will be another month long celebration with promotions for this year Arthur’s Day 2012 with more than 11000 outlets nationwide starting from 23rd August 2012 till the 30th of September 2012. The celebrations will also see the return of the Guinness arThursday Music Parties, which take place every Thursday in selected outlets across the Klang Valley.

For this year, the themed “A Celebration Made Of More”, inspired by Arthur Guinness’ bold legacies, Guinness fans and music lovers this year will have 3 unique music events taking place simultaneously, citywide on 28th September 2012. It will be another music celebration this year as they provide music lovers an evening of live music spanning over 5 hours in 3 separate locations around Kuala Lumpur.

As I reach the location, I am suprise by this converted Trailer with a few bar counter in it to serve Guinness.

Many pretty Guinness girls are helping out. .

This is what I mean with a few mini bar that serve Guinness.

By standing behind here, gives me a great memory when I was working in a bar during my study period oversea, and in here we get a chance to stand behind the bar to make our fresh pint from the tap along to learn from the pro’s how to pour a perfect pint.

Here is how you pour by tilt 45 degree and let it flow from the tap till it reach Guinness word then let it sit still for the creamy foam to flow up then continue pouring till it fills up.

Here is my perfect pint pouring.

As you walk till the end of this trailer then you will see all the Guinness merchandise for sale and nice item they have here, especially the can opener.

not long after that, guest and media start to fill up this place pretty fast.

This is the cool stage that they have converted it into for some of the local band performance later and the launching.

Food being serve to all of us . . .

all of us are enjoying ourselves here, with Benjamin, Simon and Me

Anna, Naomi and Me

How can we not have Guinness on our table to celebrate this great launch together with the rest.

These are the few crazy people after down some pint.

ahhh..this guy is classic, Yatz that have been Mia in Blogging scene for quite a while and now great to see him back. 🙂

As the night proceed, emcee for the GUINNESS® Arthur’s Day media launch is Serena C, that is welcoming guests at the start of the festivities.

Not only this as ‘A special addition to the celebration this year, in tribute to Arthur’s philanthropic legacies, is the launch of the Arthur Guinness Fund in Malaysia in partnership with British Council, Malaysia. More than RM200000 will be channeled to the program which aims to support local Malaysian social entrepreneurs with the passion for the Malaysia community to deliver measurable, transformational change in our local communities.’

To Arthur! The man that gave us the world’s favourite black brew and left us a legacy inspired by many.

Right after that, we were greeted with many local bands performing hard to get a chance to perform on the actual day of Arthur’s day event. It will be the same like last year’s success ‘arThursday Talent Search’, again they are giving an opportunity to aspiring Malaysian artist a platform to promote their music. For this round there will be 6 up coming local music talents will be battling it out for the once in a lifetime opportunity to be the opening act for ‘Creed’ at the Arthur’s Day concert in Indonesia this year.

These will be the few bands that going to perform on selected locations in the spread of upcoming 3 weeks, Underheadlights, Car Crash Hearts, Once Upon a Time There Was a Sausage Named Bob, Rhythm Nation, SonaOne, and Busco.

Arthur’s Day 2012 promotions (Everyday) over 11000 bars and pub nationwide starting 1st Sept – 30th Sept 2012.

Buy 1 bucket of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout or 4 glasses of Guinness Draught and get an exclusive Guinness Arthur’s Day Pen. There are 3 designs available.

arThursday promotions (Every Thursday)
Guinness will be hosting arThursday over 600 parties at more than 175 selected outlets starting 1st Sept – 30th Sept 2012. Evnjoy Guinness at a special price every Thursday in the month of September.

Here are the selected scene in Klang Valley:

Klang Valley

Sushi Tei New Menu 2013 @ Setiawalk, Puchong

HAPA-GAB Outlet Of The Year: WIP @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Chilla Cup @ Solaris

Nice Seafood at Restaurant New Boston @ Klang

GUINNESS Arthur’s Day 2012 Media Launch @ Studio Lounge, Tropicana City Mall

Curate Coffee Roaster at SS2

Famous Kavitha Banana Leaf Rice, PJ Old Town

Boston Craft Beer, Perth now in KL

Artbox Malaysia 2023

Curate Coffee Roaster at SS2

Famous Kavitha Banana Leaf Rice, PJ Old Town

Boston Craft Beer, Perth now in KL

Nice Bubble Milk Tea Chatime from Taiwan had landed @ Pavilion

12inch Burger at Cravings Kitchen and Bistro @ Sunway Giza

Hong Kong Disneyland