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Wind Chimes in A Bakery. Any of you have watch this Web series? I must say that I am really really impress with the production and of course no doubt that its being directed by one of award wining director Ang Jae Hyeok.

This web series is actually a Korean-inspired love story brought to life by Samsung’s flagship, to showcase Samsung GALAXY S4 that is designed with unique lifestyle features of perfect Life Companion. Seriously, its a great short web series to watch. Nevertheless, over last weekend I was invited to bake along with the stars in the movie known as Adam & Sue.

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We were lead to one of a baking center in Damansara. .

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They have converted the place into mini showcase of the movie . .

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and of course one of the star bun which is the REd Bean Bun which is Adam is good at and his dream to open a proper bakery. Why are we here today? We are here to learn to bake the read bean bun.

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All of us are here ready to bake~

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 Ingredients given  to us and we just need to mix it up.

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 Gear for us to play with . .:D

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We were then pair into group of 4 . . Then cheeky Sue said we want to compete, and who is with her and who is with Adam.

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As most of our table have S4 on it and its all sync up to the screen and if we are too far we can look the on the table, if you are baking with messy hands and need to see next page, don worry just as they have air gesture.

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After pour everything in then mixing it with flour. .

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Have to stir it at first till the end the dough form up and its getting pretty hard. This is what happens.

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Adam came check out on us see how is the progress as he is the baker inside the movie . .hehe

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 Sue’s team are so serious. No doubt they are baking a good cake. .

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Finally after the dough is form then its time to weigh on each of the dough to make it into bread.

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each dough is about 165 g then flatten it and add the red bean ball into it, re-wrap again and press if flat.

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 End result for our bread, we are all a successful baker. Look pretty nice yah~

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Here you go for the full recipe for the red bean bun.

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its fun to meet both of the stars Koe Yeet as Sue & Nabil as Adam. Both of them are very funny, cheeky and friendly.

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If you have yet watch the web series – you can start watching it below:

and the rest of the episod being release accordingly. Enjoy~

Episode 1: 20 July (Saturday)
Episode 2: 24 July (Wednesday)
Episode 3: 28 July (Sunday)
Episode 4: 3 August (Saturday)
Episode 5: 8 August (Thursday)
Episode 6: 16 August (Friday)
Episode 7: 22 August (Thursday)
Episode 8: 30 August (Friday)

I am having trouble with my blog at the moment. Text and arrangement surely is not right. Hopefully can solve it soon.

Dai Ban Noodle is another new hidden joint that we recently discover, that this outlet had been operating for quite a while already. The only thing is I seldom drive pass the back area which is the Wondermilk stretch till friend mention that why not give it a try.

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Food selection here is pretty interesting as the shop name noodles gave me the impression that they going to serve lots of types of noodle but its a good mixture, find that their Pan mee would be their signature.

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We did quite order a number of drinks that night, with many using fresh ingredient especially passion fruit series that caught my attention with lemon and asam.

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Dry chili with shrimp here is good as we just ate it like that and very aromatic to go along with noodle and not spicy. Next to it is sambal here is definately will give you extra kick as its homemade and spicy enough to make you sweat

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We order some starter to start with. As this was serve, Salted Egg Squid smells very good with the trail of salted egg left along and no doubht that it taste as good as it smells. Cripsy with golden brown crust outside that fried to perfection. RM 11.90

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Crunchy Prawn Roll @ RM7.90

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Smoked Duck is price @ RM 8.90 and I would say its cheap. At that kind of price it give me doubht on the quality of it and the dish itself proves me wrong. The taste of smoked is strong, just the way I like it. Recommended

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Dai Ban Pork Burger, find that the patty is a bit peppery as no doubt its thick and juicy top with cheese and dark charcoal bun, accompanied by the crispy golden wedges on the side. Not the best I have come across as it can be further improve on the taste. @ RM 15.90

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Traditional Handmade Dai Ban Mee is one of the signature in the outlet for the handpeel series. @ RM 6.50

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This is one of the dish that capture my attention instantly when I was browsing thru Claypot Pumpkin & Pork Rib Congee @ RM10.90. Serve pippin hot in claypot with golden yellow texture and I must say this is one of the winner in the outlet. Very soft and smooth congee, with little sweet end aromatic and pork ribs pairs well. – Recommended

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One of the highly recommended by me would be Lemon Grass Pork Chop with Fried Rice @ RM 12.90. Pork chop cook to perfection that its not too hard yet season to fragrant and soft and they are quite generous with it as the pork chop is pretty huge. Fried rice pairs well with it. I must say its one of the simple dish I have come across.

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If you are working around the area, then this would be another place for me to recommend you. Simple, cheap and nice.

Location:
Dai Ban Noodles
87G, Jalan SS21/1A,
Damansara Utama,
47400 Damansara.

Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday (10am – 10pm)
Email: [email protected]

Tel No: +6 010-226 6988

When my best friend drop by in KL before heading back to Penang for preparation on his wedding, manage to have dinner with the rest of the group and some of them havent seen them quite a while. Then text him, where for dinner and he insisted I must dine at his hotel area whereby Prego Italian restaurant is one of his favourite restaurant. I have no doubt in his taste because when I was in Sydney, he brought me to all his favourite place and all are top notch.

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Prego is one of the restaurant located at Ground Floor of Westin as we enter the restaurant I am surprise to see its pretty full for such restaurant on weekdays. Knowing the capacity, surely this place wont turn out in disappointed. Then only found out that they are one of a award winning restaurant. One of it is  “Best Italian Restaurant” in KL by Time Out KL for a few years

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Classy interior with dim lights all the way, greetings from friendly staff  as you reach the entrance . ..

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For smokers, you can opt to be seated outside and they have a coffee and cocktail bar for you ready outside to place your order.

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 I find the pricing in this fine dine area, is pretty decent. Selection of food is pretty much the same with any other types of Italian dining. (Full Menu, click here)

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Then we were greeted by their homemade complimentary bread with tomato dip. It was gone in seconds, that the bread is warm and the dip just pair very well with the bread. We requested for another round of bread. 😀

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One of the recommendations from my friend that he will never miss whenever he dine at this restaurant is Mushroom Risotto @ RM 52. Pack with flavours and its quite thick and creamy. It was cook to perfection, with the cheese melted and texture light sticky as it is suppose to be. We ended up order another portion. – Highly recommended! 

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Oxtail Rivioli as my another mischievous friend called it high class wantan. Light gravy sauce shower upon the rivioli and the @ RM 52

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Braised Lamb Shank are decent as braised till the meat is soft and risotto at the bottom is too soft to my liking. @ RM 73

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Another super star is Lasagne. Love the soft texture of layer in between that is not too thick, beef and tomato that is cook along is awesome! Highly recommended! @ RM 56

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Saleme Pizza @ RM 49

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This was our first round, and second round we went to Luna Bar for a drink, then they have third round that I did not follow  . ..

I would surely return for more, and its a perfect place to dine during any special occasion here.

*Pork Free

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 9/10 ,great food! Recommended! -Stamped-

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

Location:
Prego,
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
199, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 KL

Tel: 03-27738338

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In KL most of us fancy certain brand of Taiwanese Dessert as for Penang people, there are certain brand that capture their attention too. Blackball in Penang seems to be doing pretty well that have won many hearts of dessert people. I realiase it works for them in Penang too as this brand have quite a no.of branches.

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First time testing out this brand, which it seems is another famous brand from Taiwan that certainly have no doubt in the taste.

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While waiting for movies, then chill here for a while. Interior are pretty similiar to the others.

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Try one of their new signature with corn base ice, with taro balls, grass jelly, corn, jelly and ice cream. First few bites of corn ice taste alright as the more we take, we could not finish it as if not mistaken pineapple was added in as there are sourish end. Taro balls wasnt done that well, as the texture is soft and non chewy. Not bad overall.

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Another Blackball signature is serve with Taro Ball, Taro Q, Pearl, grass jelly and red beans served with some fresh milk (if serve cold). This is not bad as pretty strong taste of grass jelly is there, red bean added the bite texture, and I find it too much pearl for me. Next time should request less pearls. 😀

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Try out their classic Pearl Milk Tea and 25% is too pale for us as other brand 25% is just perfect. For Blackball 50% sugar in their drinks is just perfect. I love their Winter Melon Tea. Strong in taste and not that sweet. Next time I know where to ta pau my drinks before movie.

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, not bad lah~-Stamped-

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

Locations:
BlackBall Gurney Plaza
6th floor (Beside old town white coffee)
Tel : 04-2261224

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I get to know KL Live as a place to hang out for events with their huge club space on second floor. As the place now had went over major renovation and currently host a few F&B outlets that is quite promising. One of the outlet is Dirty Nelly that serve nice Non-Halal Meal, that is quite well known over their Damansara branch. I guess, by opening at this place is good news for KL people or those who work nearby.

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I got curious about their name and ask how did they actually come out with the name itself and here is how the story goes:

Over a hundred years ago, a middle aged farmer and his faithful pig, Dirty Nelly lived in a small village in Northern England which was engirdled and secluded, for the most part untrodden as yet by tourist or landscape painter. It was a fact known to all that Miss Nelly was the oldest in the land, even the border Reiver clans of Southern Scotland had no doubt on the subject.

One unfortunate day, the village was cursed with famine. The crops were dying and the villagers were starving. Having nothing to eat himself, the farmer stood before Dirty Nelly, and contemplated. Finally, he made up his mind to sacrifice Dirty Nelly for the sake of the people. It was a relief to the others for Dirty Nelly was so large that she fed the village for an entire week which regained the villager’s morale and uplifted their spirits.

Yet, at this new age, few understood and still fewer knew this but with that, that little village went on to prosper… [Sourse from: Dirty Nelly website]

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It is a huge outlet with many bar tables and dining area that can accommodate.

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DJ for the night playing cool mixture of latest R&B songs.

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Dinner for tonight are arrange by these 2 pimps, Puva and Eric

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1) Yellow Vanilla soup. No, it is not made entirely out of vanilla, instead this is roasted pumpkin soup and squash, with vanilla sour cream and a dash of nutmeg. Priced at RM17.00.

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3) Cock -A-Leekie. Basically this soup is a traditional winter warmer with chicken and leeks as the main ingredients with some prunes extract

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Caesar Salad. @ RM 19

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Crab Cakes @ RM 12

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Shepherd’s Pie – with traditional farmer’s minced lamb inside, topped with mashed potato and a serving of crispy puff [email protected] RM 38

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Nelly’s Belly Served with steamed vegetables, onion and apple sauce @ RM 45

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Beef Cobbler with scones @ RM35

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Jumbo Pork Sausage with Mustard Mash & Sweet Sour Red Pepper @ RM35

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DIRTY NELLY’S – Mix of PORK, BEEF & LAMB with their own secret herbs. Garnished with English pepper and Jalapeño peppers, topped with grilled bacon and sunny side up duck eggs and mustard mash on the side.  RM53

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Gammon Steak with Pineapple & Fried Duck Egg @ RM45.

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Escalopes – topped with creamed mushroom sauce and served with mash potato and boiled asparagus- in your choice of either Pork or Beef @ RM35

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Bread and Butter Pudding @  RM17

The food in here certainly impressive and as good as what I have been told by my friend. Definately one of a recommended place for you to hunt for!

*NON-HALAL

Location:
Dirty Nelly’s KL Life Centre
Lot 1-3a, Lot 1-05, First Floor
Life Centre
20, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
T: +603-2181 2537
E: [email protected]
TW: www.twitter.com/dirtynellys
W: www.dirtynellys.com.my

In Penang, there are a few places bustling with alot of good restaurants that one particular place had attracted many people to visit with their seafront retailing concept which is Straits Quay. I have tried on a few restaurants available and Oh Sushi Japanese Restaurant is one of the latest restaurant that me and my friends went to hunt as they suggested its a great place and he know the chef. Of course I say YES!

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When I arrived, the interior and the name Oh Sushi Japanese Restaurant sounds pretty familiar only realise that I saw this brand in Mid Valley before and now they have expand it to Penang market that start operation since May 2011 . .

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Its fully pack on that weekend I went and its like 70% are reserved! Guess that they are pretty well known to Penangnites.

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In their menu they have quite a huge range of roll, sashimi and many more to choose from. Price are pretty decent

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These are all the hungry people that before the picture taken they were already arouse by the smell of the food therefore they attach without waiting for me this round.

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Start off with some snacks to chew on while waiting for the rest to arrive. Koebi Kaarage @ RM 8 simple fried small shrimps that shower with some salt and nice to munch when it is served hot, crispy and crunchy.

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Then Tatt say their sashimi is a must order cuz its fresh so we hit on Salmon Oyako @ RM 38. With a few big slabs of salmon and by looking at the orange colour shows its a good sign of freshness and no doubt it is!

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Volcano Roll @ RM 36 find that its a bit over price with the portion they are charging as I have tried a very good one before with this price. Its too much mayo that not well burn overall its not bad la~

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Prawns been fried fresh and wrap eat along. While dipping with wasabi and first bite can taste that the prawn meat is still hot. King Prawn Roll @ RM 22

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SPicy Soft Shell Roll  @ RM 25

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Sanma Mentai Yaki @ RM 17.50

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Garlic Fried Rice been fried to fragrant, a bit dry to my linkings and every one just enjoy this. @ RM 13.50

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The star of the night is Wagyu Saikoro that being serve on a super hot stone, as can still hear the siziling sound after being served a while. The meat is so tender yet juicy and moist. The fats being served along is just perfect and aromatic with their special sauce.

@ RM 56 – Recommended

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Agedashi Tofu @ RM16

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Beef slices for our Sukiyaki . .:D

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Sukiyaki @ RM 48

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What you do is just take this thin slice of beef and dip it in for a while then you can enjoy eating it fresh! Sukiyaki pot soup is pretty good with a bit salty at the end taste and just cant drink much type as it will be too salty at the end. pretty good~

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So this is all of us and looking back at my picture, I look like I have gain so much weight back then . .heheh

Overall, the food in Oh Sushi Japanese Restaurant is pretty good yet I still prefer Sushi Tei (available now at Gurney Plaza), my all time favourite~ if you compare this kind of chain together.

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7,5/10,  good also and prize are pretty standard~-Stamped-

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

Location:
Oh Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Lot no. 3E-G-5, Block E Ground Floor Straits Quay,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang,
10470 Penang.

Tel No. 604-8990109

Business Hours:
Daily 11.30am-10.30pm

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