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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Last weekend, Saucer and I went back to my hometown in Kampar on the second day of Chinese New Year. Kampar, a small town situated about 160km north of KL is the place where I spent my childhood years in, and the place where my grandparents and parents still reside currently. As usual, Chinese New Y [...]
02.9.2011 | Food, Travel | iamthewitch | 2,741 views
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Finding authentic Sichuan or Szechuan food in Klang Valley is certainly not an easy task. Having traveled to various places in China before, both Saucer and I are especially attracted to the hot and spicy Szechuan cuisine. This style of Chinese cuisine, originating from the Sichuan province of China [...]
02.8.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 1,086 views
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As mentioned in my previous post, this is my first year celebrating Chinese New Year with my in-laws. Therefore, everything we did this time around, from the places we visited, to the relatives, were all foreign to me! We began the first day of CNY with a happy mood, all dressed in new clothes and a [...]
02.7.2011 | Food, Life | iamthewitch | 1,083 views
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This year marks the first time I'm celebrating the Chinese New Year with my in-laws. According to the Chinese tradition, the reunion dinner is very important and brings significant meaning to the family on the eve of Chinese New Year. Since I'm now part of Saucer's family, my reunion dinner this yea [...]
02.4.2011 | Food, Life | iamthewitch | 1,383 views
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... is not the one with the most expensive slice of salmon, or the one with the biggest piece of abalone. Neither is it the one at the Michelin star restaurant, or the one served on a golden plate. The Best Yee Sang in the world, is indeed the one that you toss with family and close friends. Now I [...]
02.2.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 986 views
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It could be the unassuming glass door that opens up to a flight of stairs above; It could be the brick walls lining the entrance all the way to the restaurant; It could be the sounds of laughter and chatter the moment we stepped inside; And I'm almost sure it had something to do with the warm s [...]
01.31.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 3,010 views
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Many people have been asking me how many times I have 'lou sang' or tossed the Yee Sang this year, and my answer is always 'Never too many!'. :) I love 'lou sang' and I look forward to this joyous period every year - the get-together, the chatter, the laughter and the merriment of Chinese New Year! [...]
01.28.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 1,026 views
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According to the Chinese zodiac, 2011 marks the year of the Rabbit, also the 4th animal in the 12-year cycle. Apparently, people born in the year of rabbit are usually diplomats or politicians, with grace and beautiful manners. They are also kind and loving as well as intelligent and quick. Are you [...]
01.27.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 534 views
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Some people call it "Steamboat", some call it "Hot Pot", and some even call it "Chinese Fondue". No matter which term is used, Steamboat is affectionately known as "Da Pin Lou" in Cantonese, and is a well-loved activity among a group of friends or family. Usually eaten during the night when the weat [...]
01.26.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 4,363 views
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And so, we were gathered again for the auspicious occasion of 'lou sang' to commemorate the upcoming Chinese New Year. In case you don't know what 'lou sang' means yet, refer to my old post here. This time, our dinner was hosted at Tai Zi Heen, which also refers to the royal chamber where the Prince [...]
01.25.2011 | Food | iamthewitch | 642 views
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