Took a short trip to cold, cold Hokkaido (finally!). Temperature was below zero throughout the few days we were there. But that did not stop us from eating A LOT (as always). And having some winter fun. Christmas market – Odori Park, Sapporo Sapporo Classic beer – special brew available only in Hokkaido....
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Passed by this hole-in-the-wall coffee shop and stopped for a drink. I said “Uncle, one kopi tarik please” and he gave me this dashing smile. And he makes an awesome cuppa. Location: next to Sentul market, along Jalan Sentul. Google map here.
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What can RM1 get you these days? Not much really, no thanks to the ever-rising cost of living in KL. So it was really a nice surprise to stumble upon this. Fluffy coconut rice with delish sambal ikan bilis for RM1. The only thing missing is the fried peanuts, which I’ll gladly overlook for...
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It’s been a good day if I had a good meal. Not necessarily anything fancy or expensive, just simple dishes done really well. And it was one of those days when we discovered this Malay food stall in Cheras Velodrome. There is a decent variety of nasi campur here. Nothing elaborate, just simple homey...
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On the way from Pavillion to KLCC, we stumbled upon this! Seems that there is a Comic Fiesta at KLCC Convention Centre and many have taken the opportunity to cosplay. Just another day in Starbucks. I’m feeling like I’m in Harajuku :)
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Got a tiny surprise when I opened the cupboard the other day. Well, this is what you get when you have ambitious cooking plans and the onions outgrow your good intentions.
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Some pictures from a short trip to Seoul. Love the blend of old and new, BBQ meat, streetside stalls, trendy cafes, chic fashion and gorgeous girls. Yummy pancake at Gwangjang market You’ll never go hungry in Seoul, street side stalls are everywhere. Patbingsu at Dalsuga, Seoul On the way to...
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It has been a hectic week. I deserve a GOOD ( read: greasy, calorie-laden, the-diet-can-start-tomorrow) lunch. And the briyani here certainly did not disappoint. Fierce Curry House 16, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur Open daily, 7.30am – 10.30pm Google map here
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One of my favorite ways to spend the morning – pottering around wet markets. Noryangjin is not a huge market. If you have time to spare, it’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours. This is a wet market, literally. If you decide to visit Noryangjin, do leave your favorite shoes behind. Navigating...
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Going down south always feels a bit like coming home. After all, this is where I spent a good decade of my life. Despite the crazy rise in property prices, food here remains quite affordable. I’m surprised that a bowl of noodles still cost SGD2.50 and you can even get ice-blended juice for SGD1!...
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This trip was inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s layover series. It’s not the best way to see a new place, but if you’re short of time, it’s better than not getting there at all. The Irish are a naturally friendly lot. Everyone I met had a ready smile. There’s generally a good vibe around here. The...
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In the blink of an eye, it’s another year. 2013 came and is almost gone…way too soon. It has been quite a year. Made new friends, and rekindle old ones. Visited some new places.Shifen, Taiwan Keelung, Taiwan Takayama, Japan London Shilin, Taipei Geneva Shirakawago, Japan Interlaken, Switzerland ...
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