To get to Chinatown (Yaowarat) Bangkok, the fastest way is via the boat ride, since it avoids traffic and it's cheap. First, we took the BTS to Saphan Taksin, and once we're out from the station we followed the crowd and saw Sathorn Pier barely 3 minutes away. At the pier though, it could be confusi
Read Full StoryMore than 2 years ago, I visited the first Din Tai Fung in KL for the launch of its new menu and to witness the preparation of the 18-fold Xiao Long Bao. Fast forward 2 years plus later, I have lost count on the number of times I visited Din Tai Fung, usually for the cute dumplings and my favourite
Read Full StoryPork burger lovers, rejoice! With the popularity of pork burgers gaining, there are more restaurants now offering pork burgers as their signature items. One of such is The Hungry Hog, aptly named so for offering pork items as their signature dishes. It was technically our second visit to the place,
Read Full StoryHappy Chinese New Year 2012! Can't believe the CNY holidays are all over! And now we're back to reality. Can I just say that I'm suffering from CNY hangover? :P Anyway, for those of you who are still having holidays, let me just say I'm jealous! But for the rest of you, let's make the rest of the we
Read Full StoryLast weekend marked another special occasion in our family. After the wedding of my brother barely half a year back, it was now my cousin sister's turn. The wedding dinner took place at InterContinental Hotel KL, and the food was prepared by the Chinese restaurant Toh Lee. As family members of the b
Read Full StoryWeekend is here! Not only is this weekend particularly long, it's also very festive due to the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration! Well to start the brilliant season, let's fill our tummy with a hearty Big Breakfast. :) This time, we visited Tom, Dick & Harry's for the second time to try thei
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Songket is a Malay term referring to a type of fabric made from hand-woven silk or cotton, intricately embroidered with gold or silver threads. These metallic threads create a contrast from the delicate background, resulting in a luxurious piece of fabric. Therefore, it goes without saying that in t [...]
05.13.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 1,198 views
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Spasso Milano is one of KL's latest contemporary Italian restaurant that prides itself with authentic Italian cuisine. Located within a nice bungalow building called Nihonkan Club, it may give the impression that dining here would cost a fortune, when in fact, it's the contrary! A few of us visited [...]
05.11.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 2,621 views
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It's Happy Travel Tuesday again! It's high time for another travel post, don't you think so? ;) I have just returned from a very relaxing and beautiful trip in Phuket, Thailand, with a horrendous tan! Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against tan, but I think it must be my bikini that is giving me [...]
05.10.2011 | Living, Travel | iamthewitch | 756 views
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The Bollinger Special Cuvee NV is a special multi-vintage blend of Grands and Premier Crus grapes, famed as the signature Champagne under the label of James Bond 007. A fine companion to seafood, the pairing couldn't be more perfect with succulent and huge lobster, for a dining experience in the sky [...]
05.9.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 675 views
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I have to admit, I'm not a fan of coffee. I always thought it to be a black and bitter mixture which keeps me awake until wee hours of the night. In an unpredictable twist of fate though, I ended up in a Coffee Appreciation session organized by Mbuji Coffee (pronounced as boo-ji), and it changed my [...]
05.5.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 846 views
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Peking Duck, a duck dish originating from Beijing, is easily the most celebrated and famous dish in China. Being prized for its crispy and paper-thin skin, this dish was served in imperial courts to the Emperor of China in the olden days. Now, you don't need to be an Emperor to savour this prized di [...]
05.3.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 725 views
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Brickfields, also known as the Little India of Kuala Lumpur, is not only the hub for all kinds of spices, textile, goldsmiths and flowers, but the go-to place for authentic Indian cuisine. The stretch of long and colourful street is sprinkled with Indian restaurants offering either North or South In [...]
04.29.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 756 views
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Hilton KL, a prestigious and classy hotel situated in the heart of the city, is no stranger to local or even foreign tourists. Located at the centre of the transportation hub, it is easily the most accessible hotel in KL, with a gorgeous view to boot. Now, how would you like to stay in its most luxu [...]
04.28.2011 | Food, Living | iamthewitch | 677 views
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Happy Travel Tuesday! Today, I am going to share a food hunt post, in a state called Melaka, approximately 2 hours away from KL by car. Melaka or Malacca, is known as the historic state of Malaysia due to its rich history as one of the earliest Malay sultanates and its strategic location next to the [...]
04.26.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 9,388 views
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Chef Michael Elfwing, the Chef de Cuisine of the award-winning Senses restaurant in Hilton Kuala Lumpur is no stranger in the culinary scene. He became more inspiring with the recent launch of his book, "Cooking with Michael Elfwing", which he deemed to hide no secrets unlike most other recipe books [...]
04.25.2011 | Food, Friends, Fun | iamthewitch | 609 views
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