14 October 2011

Bangkok, Thailand (I)

Sa-wa-di-ka! Finally my Bangkok post is up! My sincere apologies to my dearest 'felen' for being this late, been really lazy lately! But this post is mostly on Thai food plus a little bit of shopping, few bits of group pictures and more in my FB :) We booked the air ticket a bit too late! Well it's a last minute decision on pampering us the pity exam candidates - Taiwan is a bit too far to handle - Bangkok it is! Shopping, food, and massage paradise! What more we can ask ;)


Let me recall a bit of the trip. First day, we touched down Bangkok airport. Special thanks to Uncle W for picking us up and dropping us down to our hotel - MANY THANKS! Settled down, we wandered around for food and shopping, of course! It was the Baiyoke Boutique Hotel (Note: Definitely not the Baiyoke Sky Hotel kay?!), somewhere around Phaya Thai Station, we found Indra Square! As J was planning to go somewhere in the main town, hunger held us back! So, for the first day, Indra Square!


DAY 1
Chicken Fried Rice
I tell you, when hunger strikes, no joke, every food is so heavenly! But in fact, this plate is really damn good in taste! I think because they prefer sugar than salt for cooking?!
Thai Style Wan-Tan with Plum Sauce
 Hmm.. As I said, they prefer sweet, plus it's not of the sweet and sour side, this is not our type ;x
Tom Yam Kung
PERFECTO! This huge bowl here really, really, really, BEST! I don't know what word to use to describe this, we even came back again for the very same bowl on the last day! Full flavour of tom yam, thickness of san-tan, fresh seafood and vegetable. Aiyoyoyo... I'm going back to Bangkok, soon!
Pork Noodle
Slightly on the plain side, too hungry to judge! :D
Shrimp Fried Rice
 Ordered another style of fried rice, too good!
Tomato Style Spaghetti 
 This is very sweet! Weird feeling as we used to take only salty food.
Mango Sticky Rice
Gosh, another heavenly piece! I tell you never ever miss Thailand mangoes! Sweet Max! Pairing with the great aroma of sticky rice - Yum-yum-yummmmm!
Special Design Baiyoke Boutique Hotel Water Bottle
I think this is supposed to be Baiyoke Sky Hotel's bottle, as you can see it's tower-like bottle... Hmm... We always ask from kakak for more :D

Pumped ourselves with energy, we walked around to find BTS station to go Siam. And Thailand is now so systematic! There are helpers everywhere, in the station even on the road! They taught us to switch station and sounded so complicated, so we decided to ask one ang-moh! His way of reaching there is kinda, simple - Take a cab! Haha very straightforward! Too bad it was raining so BTS it is - Ratchaprarop - Phaya Thai - Siam!
The Leng Lui-s
 Arriving Siam Paragon, walked around then proceed to Siam Centre, then to Siam Discovery, shop shop a bit...
Chrysanthemum Slushee
 A 711 found! Looking for slurpee to crunch the thirst but none was found. So we thought this Slushee would be it but it's all 'leong-cha' flavouring. Something special and gave it a try - Sweet daooooo!
The Gang
 Taking a break in Siam Centre, found these fancy bean-like chairs, sit down and took some pictures ;)
Another One!
Saw this huge mirror! Another group photo ;) All of us seem empty-handed, and that's when the no-shopping-imbalance symptom strikes in! We hunt further :D
MBK Shopping Center
Walking distance from Siam BTS Station, getting dark, meaning dinner time soon. What to eat?
Thailang BBQ Plaza
The very own Thailand's BBQ Plaza! I've tried once in M'sia, a quick one just 'tumpang' my friend's table a while so to be precise, this is my first time tasting it. Lots of my friends are addicted to this steamboat, which I don't know why...
Serviette & Ads 
BBQ Specialized Sauce
According to the gang, there's nothing different than M'sia ones, good that they maintain the genuineness!

Alright! That's for Day 1! Coming up next for Day 2! Stay tuned! :) 

13 October 2011

Pet in a Cage

Finally get my ass down and start typing, simply because a short conversation that ruins my perfect morning sleep - Work.

I have always been thinking, what describes me the best, this morning it has finally came into my mind that I'm like a bird, but in a cage. I might be a bit better, like Blu in Rio, I tend to unlock the cage once in a while to set myself free but the final point, I still have to get back to my master, a.k.a parent.

It was 4 years ago I had this feeling and it playbacks exactly the same this morning. It was a family discussion on what's best for me to pursue in my future - Obviously it's supposed to be what I favour in. But turn out, it was what they think best for me. I never fought for myself, as a female in my big family, I don't get a say. That time, I stood up and said NO. Been staying far apart from Mee for the past 18+ years, it's my first time tearing in front of her insisting not to take law. I failed.

Come this far, I'm blessed. I manage to been through almost everything that torture me for every second that counts while I'm reading books, I've finally come to an end in my academic life - Till then, life still isn't going the way I feel like it. Being graduated, seeing her happiness showing through her eyes and smiles, I feel great - I made her proud. The announcement of result was out last week, I made it through, been so lucky - I see it again, she was so happy. But, am I?

Early this six, he asked me whether or not I send out any letters yet. I've everything planned up ahead to start working only after the vacation which is like, 4 months later, I was urged and ordered to apply for a job now. The guts came back to me and with my sleepy mind, I fight back again, I said NO. Not being accepted even by a bits, I tear again, quietly to myself, trying to swallow as much anger that I would, and walk it off. The second time of me fighting for my voice, I failed.

I do apologize for being so emo in this post but I have to. They won't get to see this 'cause they couldn't be bothered. Besides throwing it out, there's nothing else that I can do except pursuing my job search. I might sound so useless in this post for being so naive in handling matters, but you, has know nothing 'bout me, please don't judge me so quickly. Because this is what happen exactly to them - They think they know me - Bullshits.

End!

Picture of the day to share with...

27 September 2011

27th September 2011

Tee-heeee!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Stay tuned for more posts in Nee Yaa's Ordinary!

Happy Birthday to Google too!

20 September 2011

Carne Y Vino, KL

Lucky me, got this chance to get to dine-in in Carne Y Vino, KL! A branch of Pampas, located at Radius International Hotel, Changkat Bukit Bintang, launched lately for around 3 months plus, great environment, fantastic food, and of course the bottomless liquor that can't be missed! Get your taste bud and appetite ready, the following would be tempeting! 
Carne Y Vino
Restaurant & Lounge
A Wall Full of Pleasure!
Comfort Seatings &
Section for Private Party Upon Reservation
Lounge - The Paradise
An Overview

Modern design, with warmth lighting with lotsa circles and circles. Comfort leather seatings, deem lighting that creates the atmosphere, wide spacing for the dancing moves. Of course, a big wide wall for you to pick up your favourite anytime you want!

A List of Wine - Pick One or Two!
Red Silk 2008 by
Oliverhill Winery
Not really a wine lover, but the Manager there can definitely gives you a guide on which to pair with along with your main course.

It was actually a food testing on behalf of One who's going to organize a company party, well get to follow and test along, why not! A total of 3 of us, 3 - soup tester, 3 - main course, 2 - desserts, 1 - house wine!
House Wine - Chilean
Cream of Celery Soup
Soup of the Day - Free Tester
Great in taste, but not that creamy, slightly diluted, would taste better if it's creamier!
Crispy Duck Breast
Mmm-mmmm! Fettuccine linguine with crispy diced duck breast, cooked with rich and creamy white sauce and pasley, topped with thin sliced cheese.
Closer view, few thin pieces of cheese, one diced of crispy breast meat, along with creamy fettuccine, Yum-Yum-Yum!
Sausage Platter & Mash

Well, quite a simple dish, as the frankfurter is just a normal piece of chicken sausage - but really Great in Taste! And the potato mash at the bottom is real smooth and has that great butter aroma! 
Plate Dry Aged Beef Patagonia
Argentina Grass Fed Grill Beef Tenderloin
This ONE - Brilliant! With all those fancy names and description, I strongly believe only the taste and smell that count! We ordered medium well, the Chef did it 100% the way we want it. Besides, the beef's tenderness is totally undeniable!  
Blue Cheese Sauce
Oh, the Blue Cheese Sauce, the very own recipe of Carne Y Vino! Strongly recommended by the Manager, a must try! This 5-star sauce is the BEST! I'm a cheese lover, very obsessed over cheesy stuff, if it's not because of this food testing session, I'm so going to miss this precious!
Crepe Suzette
Dessert! As per the menu, it says 'A crepe with eurre Suzette, a sauce of caramelized sugar and butter, orange juice, zest and Gran Marrier Liqueur on top, served with vanilla ice cream.' A refreshing piece, sweet and sour at the same time, some creamy ice cream melting all the way you sip the dressing, yummy Y.U.M!
Creme Brulee
Aiyo-yo-yo... My attention was 3 seconds off the table and ended up leaving this only! Not really a complete picture but enough said. Creme Brulee, one just so normal that it's almost everywhere now in most of the restaurant. But the Manager said they did it the different way for the sugar dressing on top, it's like a different crunchy piece topped on it - Delicious!

Okay, that's all for now! I was told by the Manager that she's organizing a food testing session for food blogger, but am I qualified for one? I hope this post might help! Oh yes, you might need more information from their facebook page!

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14 September 2011

Yokoso Ichiban, SS2 Mall

Yeap yeap yeap, another deal online, this one is from Dealmates - Yokoso Ichiban. Well, we thought we had a great deal, one set of it, and then maybe top up with something else, you know, depend on the price. Turn out, we were wrong ;p
Dealmates.com
Yokoso Ichiban, SS2 Mall
Entrance
ONE pair of Chopsticks & Menu
First glance, the price list of the menu hits us real hard. Even the normal Nigiri sushi costs us around RM 6++ at least! Fried rice for RM 10++. So, we presented the voucher and the waitress was in doubt, because we had no extra order besides the one we bought, and oh, we ordered ocha for RM 2.00 (even my favourite Zanmai only charging me RM1.00!)
Soy Sauce, Salt, and Pepper
Discounted Price: RM 16.00
Normal Price: RM 40.00
 Oh my gosh, I thought we really had a great deal and ended up we got this?! No joke, despite the discounted price, this few pieces cost me and you RM40, and it's located at SS2 Mall. Oh well, there was crowd but all of them using the vouchers, so... Your say!
So, basically each of these costs you around RM10. No doubt, they are fresh, nice and tasty. Unfortunately, I'm a budget consumer. In that case, unless they're having another promotion, don't think I'll step feet in again to this pricey shop ;(

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13 September 2011

Film Review: Changeling

A true story back then at 1928, a single mother and her only son, child kidnapper and murderer, and a bunch of hypocrite policemen.


Was eyeing on this movie for quite some time till my boy got it for me from the net, eye-catching and stunning shock true story, that is still happening among us within every society. Just that people learn from mistakes, not to correct the morality of human kind, but to learn how to hide and cover their asses in a better way.


Son gone missing, was then replaced and persuaded by policemen that another kid is her son, main purpose is to shut her and the media up, turn out which the mother refused to. The moment she goes for the press conference, the 'back door' tactic is used on her to lock her up to mental institution saying that she can't even recognise her son.


Isn't this happening even now at 2011? After decades and decades of time and days, human kind has developed drastically to the extent that, better to cover the ass up than helping or standing firm on the truth. No? For instance, the previous Bersih 2.0 rally, media and newspaper twist and turn the story of it and a friend of mine from Johor was actually blaming the opposition for being bizzare. For instance, the movie 'The Cove' as revealed the dolphin killing season held every year in Japan and that Government is still trying to cover their fault till date.


Like Changeling, they can persuade the mother to accept another kid as her son, so can the Government makes us citizen believe that it's all the opposition's fault instead of the police force. So, we're now reverted back to 1920s. So can the Government provides you whale meat but it's high-in-mercury dolphin meat, even endanger your health. No?


A movie about human rights, about truth being twisted and lies being promoted to the face of everyone, about human's cruelty, about us killing us. I watched it with heart, filling every bits of the mother's weakness and strength.
Starring:-
Angelina Jolie
Michael Kelly
John Malkovich
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Mill Wheel Ice Cafe, Sunway

Baby bought us a discount coupon for snow ice in Mill Wheel, abandoned for quite some time, finally decide to drop by on the dateline to give it a try, to be honest, it was quite a disaster.


Groupon Malaysia
RM 9.90 for 1 Big Wok Snow Ice Dessert
It was a rainy day, found a parking but the road condition is really bad, puddle everywhere! Went in, being ignored. Reason being is that there's a lot of people, and we were not even been served with a menu - Sucks!
Took ourselves one, waved on the waitress and being ignored again. Keep waving and finally got approached, ordered the snow ice we purchased via discount voucher. Our order is the third one, but being served the last one, ONLY after baby approached and scolded them twice, then they served us - WTF?! Worse still, their snow ice, is the main disaster of all.


Strawberry & Chocolate
Looking good? Special credit to my baby, this really did impressed us at first glance. With all the KokoCrunch, chocolate bites, choco rice, waffles, and strawberry syrups, despite the lousy services back there, we thought this should be nice. Turn out, duh! Besides the chocolate bites are crunchy, the rest are soften already, and the KokoCrunch with not coco taste at all - Sickening!
Mango & Watermelon
This taste slightly better, as they are not creamy based. But tasteless corn flakes and nestum cereal? It's already not much in taste and topped up with those, not wise!
Strawberry
This is the snow ice! I don't know how the 100yen did it, or some other snow ice shops made it, but this is totally Slurpee wanna be, worse still, it's just frozen powder, when it melts, we can see it so clear that the 2 elements are separated - Yucks!

Chocolate
Don't trust my comment or review? Trust your eyes. Perhaps, trust your tongue and give it a try, prove me wrong! See that bits and powders on the spoon? I'm like licking tasteless-cold-milo!

Water flows bottom down, chocolate powder sticking on the side of the wok. This ain't snow ice, this is powder with ice.

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