Thursday 25 December 2014

Almost Famous Cafe, Johor Bahru

So you're near Bazar Karat and you're hungry for some snack. Look for Chaiwalla and walk across the main road to Almost Famous Cafe. It's a plank/wood (?) themed cafe and while the table we got was uncomfortable, the food was good.

Almost Famous Cafe
Table 3 or was it 6? Can't remember

Almost Famous Cafe
Decor

Taste - #iLove
Price - Affordable and fair. RM45.20 for 3 pax.
Ambiance - It's a themed-cafe. Not very cozy but plenty of photo opportunities. And it seems like they allow smoking at all tables as well.

Almost Famous Cafe
Traffic light. We didn't plan this!

Almost Famous Cafe
Forgot the name. It has a cheese name in the name. My gf said sedap.

Almost Famous Cafe
My mini burgers (chicken) yummy! <3<3<3<3

Almost Famous Cafe
Chicken chop (big portion)

To be safe, go at night. Cool place to lepak for a bit before continue shopping in Bazar Karat.




Friday 19 December 2014

Chamek Kopitiam, Danga Bay


So you're in Danga Bay, staying in Tune Hotel or Zoom Inn (like I suggested) and you're hungry. Where to eat?

Worry not! There's a delicious place nearby called Chamek Kopitiam.

Chamek KopitiamApparently 'Chamek' is the name of a place in Kluang. Why Chamek? You gotta go ask the owner la :)


They have many outlets but the one I visited is in Danga Bay.

Taste - Delicious! #iLove
Price - RM26 for 2 pax. We ate a lot- Nasi goreng ayam merah, nasi goreng ayam kunyit, keropok lekor, telur dadar, limau ais & i forgot my girlfriend's drink.
Ambiance - Cozy. Got alfresco dining as well if you prefer

Chamek Kopitiam Nasi Goreng Ayam Kunyit
#iLove Turmeric chicken fried rice <3<3<3<3

Chamek Kopitiam
Telur Dadar

Chamek Kopitiam
Keropok Lekor

Chamek Kopitiam
Clean and cozy


Service was fast and friendly. Being a picky eater, I asked a lot of questions like what colour is the fried rice, how's the chicken gonna be like (cut into small pieces or one part liddat) and how spicy the rice will be. ALL questions were answered nicely by the lady who took our order. She's friendly too!

When the food arrived, my girlfriend got the *wrong* fried rice. She asked for extra spicy but received the normal one instead. She decided not to complain but somehow they realised the mistake and brought a new dish of spicy fried rice instead. How attentive and nice kan?

I LOVE the turmeric chicken fried rice and keropok lekor. The keropok reminded me of those sold nearby my home. Sedap :')

Promise you'll visit this kopitiam?



Thursday 18 December 2014

Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel, Danga Bay: A Revisit

Hey all!

I stayed in Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel again recently. The one in Danga Bay (owner said they are opening a new hotel in town, somewhere near a water theme park! Weeee~) with plenty of parking spots.


Booking - Very Easy. Multiple platform available. This time I used Expedia.
Rate - RM273.70 (3 Days 2 Nights) Executive Room Family (no breakfast)
Location - Very Good
Dining - Plenty of restaurants nearby. Will share one place- delicious weyh!
Service - Very Good

Overall 5 <3<3<3<3<3 of 5


Must rajin compare price la. Some room cheaper direct booking, some cheaper on Expedia, some cheaper on Agoda. Check-in and check-out were quick. No need to wait long. Front desk also very friendly and helpful (I asked how to get to Singapore using bus). Different person manning the desk. Didn't see the guy from my last visit.

Room also very nice. No sliding door yang close half-expose half like the other room.


Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel

Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel

Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel

Zoom Inn Boutique Hotel


I like this place because room is comfy and cheap. Good location because near a police station, there's a grocer nearby and plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Tune Hotel is also nearby so if you want to go to USS, you can get the shuttle ticket a day earlier and go the next day.


Friday 12 December 2014

Hadramawt, The Curve


Hadramawt, The Curve


No more driving all the way to PJ, KJ or KL for a dish of delicious nasi Arab! Wheeeee~

Hadramawt Curve


Taste - Good. <3<3<3
Price - Fair. RM75.40 for 2 pax.
Ambiance - Air-conditioned, fancy restaurant


Hadramawt Curve

Hadramawt Curve

Hadramawt The Curve
<3<3<3

Hadramawt The Curve
<3<3<3<3

Hadramawt The Curve

Oh... now I want some nasi Arab!



Thursday 11 December 2014

Maritime Museum, KD Rahmat, Lumut

Hello!

If you're planning a trip to Pangkor, why not drop by this handsome, retired warship? This is something that you should do at least once in your lifetime.


Maritime Museum

It is located along the way to Lumut Jetty. You can't miss it! Leave your car at the park carpark and walk towards the ship.

Operating hour is from 10 am to 6 pm (close on Tuesday). Details are available on the signage above the pier walkways. Apparently you can book an overnight stay on the ship as well.


Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat


Tips

1) Wear comfortable shoes. I was wearing wedges and it was challenging enough going down the engine room.

2) Follow the arrows.

3) Stick to the main path if you're claustrophobic

4) Bring a camera but one that you don't have to hold all the time since you'll be negotiating lots of stairs.

5) Some areas in the ship can get kinda stuffy. Wear comfortable outfit.


Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Words of the wise

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Working washroom

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Hello, Din Kuat~

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Yikes!!!

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
An office. Slightly bigger than my cubicle

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Can you smell the oil? =)

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Tempat makcik kantin

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
For selected officers only

Up sikit bilik dia. Still no-way-Jose for me.

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Ini bilik officer eh.

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
View. I iz sad

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
A surau

Plenty of photo opportunities :)

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat
Now where's that heli? I'm late for my spa appointment!

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat


It was a humbling visit. I know the ships are much more modern nowadays but it is still tough living on one. Thank you, dear navy men and women who sacrificed comfort and luxuries for the safety of us all.

Yeah I was a bit upset especially after looking at the living quarters.

So I awarded myself with this deliciousness :)

Maritime Museum KD Rahmat




Friday 5 December 2014

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery, Georgetown, Penang

Jawi House Cafe Gallery

Visiting Penang soon?

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery

85 Armenian Street
Georgetown, Penang Island 10200
Malaysia


We all have been disappointed with restaurants and cafes with fancy decors but average food, haven't we?

Good news! I found a beautiful little place with (most important) delicious Jawi peranakan food! I didn't know what to expect as I'm not familiar with Jawi peranakan food. So I took advantage of a Groupon promo to check the place out =D

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery



Taste - #iLove <3<3<3<3
Price - Worth it!
Ambiance - A cozy art/furniture gallery. Reminded me of a baba & nyonya home in Malacca.



Jawi House Cafe & Gallery

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery
Stairs to the gallery upstairs

Jawi House Cafe & Gallery


Jawi House Nasi Lemuni
<3<3<3<3<3

Jawi House Chicken Curry
<3<3<3<3


Jawi House Nutmeg Lime and Honey

Jawi House Chicken Briyani
<3<3<3<3<3

Jawi House Sago Gula Melaka
<3<3<3

How to find the place?
Get yourself to Armenian Street, that's where Syed Al-Attas mansion is, park somewhere nearby.


Syed al- Attas Mansion

Then walk towards the narrow street.

Armenian Street

It's just around this corner...

Armenian Street


Jawi House closes on Tuesdays. 
Operating hours 10 a.m to 10 p.m. Last order at 9 p.m.