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Passed by this eatery a few times while on the way to the bank but has never thought of trying it.

Probably because it was empty most of the time and the menu doesn't appeal much.

Few days back, I was hungry after running errands, so I thought of getting some noodles for late lunch.

Browsed their menu and noticed that they also have lu rou fan (minced pork rice), somewhere around RM14.90

I think their specialty is Shanghainese xiao long bao.

But well, next time....

This round I'm trying the zha jiang mian (noodles in fried bean sauce), RM13.90 nett.

It was served with a bowl of plain radish soup.

The ingredients in the noodles are simple - julienned cucumbers & carrots, peanuts and the fried bean sauce itself. The bean sauce has some minced pork, so it's not entirely vegetarian.

Mix everything together and you'll get some crunchiness of the cucumbers and carrots with the al-dente noodles. Taste OK and ordinary. Just good enough to fill the hungry stomach.

The interior is quite dim...

Weekday late noon, hence the place was quiet and empty.

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Hong Fu Lou Dimsum

On another day, went to Hong Fu Lou dimsum for dinner....

yes, dimsum for dinner😀

(this eatery opens till 10pm)

Had my fav fried radish cake - RM8+

Flavorful with crunchiness from beansprout and chives.

Siu mai - RM8+

There are fresh bouncy shrimps in each piece😋

These two are my go-to items whenever I have dim sum.

Assorted Siu Mai

This pasar malam stall sells assorted siu mai/dim sum.

There are a huge variety of flavors - from original to tomyam, teochew, squid, black pepper....etc

There are also fishballs, fishcakes, stuffed taupok, rolled beancurd sheets.....

Some other types....

I usually buy 5 pieces for RM6.50

They also sell in medium and large box....If I remember correctly in 9 pieces or 15 pieces....

[Below] Full view of all the trays. They close the lid when there's no customer.

Chili sauce is provided and packed separately, but the seller will usually ask if we want the chili sauce first before giving it.

This would be my go-to stall whenever I crave for el-cheapo dim sum😉

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Saw this banner hung in Yitcha Kaw Kaw shop front.

The promo starts at 5pm daily and is limited to first 20 plates only.

Being a kiasu, I went at 5pm (or slightly after).

I tried the chicken thigh....quite nice with succulent and smooth meat....

Ginger dip and garlic chili sauce were provided by default.

The interior....

They also sell local biscuits, dry noodles in packets, and some sauces too....They are neatly placed on the rack.

Wall painting at the back of the shop.

On another day, I went back to try the chicken drumstick....

yes, the drumstick is included in the promo too.....but selling out fast...

Total bill is RM4.50 after service charge and tax....this is almost a dollar meal (i mean USD).

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Durian egg tarts in TK Bakery....nowadays durian season, everything also durians....

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Satays sold in pasar malam.....RM1 per chicken skewer....not sure about beef....

Nope I did not buy. I prefer freshly grilled ones....

City Hall Orchestra

The "Festival Orkestra KL" was held from 31 May till 29 June. During this whole month, there were several orchestra concerts held in the KL City Hall. Some were free but got to book for tickets via online.

Managed to secure tickets for the Sunday evening slot from 5pm to 6:30pm.

The hall was full-house coz of weekend.

The orchestra were led by conductors from China, Philippines and Malaysia respectively. Each conductor took the stage for 30 minutes, directed the performance of several compositions from their respective countries. The famous one is "Jasmine Flower" which is a Chinese song, then the Malaysian conductor directed the performance of P. Ramlee’s compositions.

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After the orchestra concert ended, I walked to the nearby Sogo mall and had dinner at the foodcourt....

Tried this teppanyaki chicken.....

Just another foodcourt item, so the taste & quality subpar only.

The miso soup is so diluted.....

It has been decades since i last went to Sogo mall. I remembered it was one of the prestige mall in KL back in the early 90s, but now it is just another sunset mall....so quiet on a Sunday evening. Maybe the weekdays will get better with human traffic from the nearby offices(?)

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Took the LRT back home. Our LRT rail track has long been exposed without glass barrier doors since begin operation in the late 90s. Not all stations but most are like this. It was only recently after the incident of a Taiwanese man fell onto the track, the authority begins to take action of putting up the barrier doors (which would take time).

But true enough, it is actually quite dangerous and accident prone with such exposed track.

[Below] The KL Street on a quiet Sunday evening....

Do you see KLCC?

Sogo mall on the left....

Estancia @ Town Center, Costa del Este

Went for an evening walk cum "dinner and window-shopping" in the mall after work on one evening.

I have always wanted to try this since the last trip 2 years ago....but did not have the chance then.

Glad to have a second chance this time😀

Try just it out of curiousity....grilled meat fast-food style...

It is located in a foodcourt with ample dining tables available during the weekday evening.

Ordered and paid thru the counter and they gave me a waiting number plate. The food is then brought over to my table. Waiting time is around 10-15 minutes.

I had grilled porkloin, chicken, cassava and fries combo....served with guacamole (in the small container) and ketchup (in sachet).

My kinda happy meal😁

The bill (price in USD)

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Chicken Pesto Pasta

Saw some vouchers in Foodpanda for pickup 30% discount, so I tried with ordering a pickup in CBTL

Chicken pesto pasta RM18.60 after applying the voucher discount.

Taste subtle and just so-so only. It has almonds bits for some crunch.

I think i better stick back to their blended ice mocha😂

Went to the supermarket at lower ground Pinnacle Mall and bought 2 packs of imported chips for RM14.90

'Brets' brand chips with Aioli (garlic) flavour which is usually sold at RM14.90 per pack but now it is on buy 1-free-1 promotion (due to nearing expiry date).

Despite that, the chips were still fresh and crunchy like any other chips.

Sweet Bean @ Sri Petaling - Tong Sui Desserts

This tong sui shop has been around in the neighborhood for 2 decades, but I only went there a few times....The last time i visited was more than a decade ago😂

I'm not into sweet soup, so that explains it.

This time was exceptional as we want to have some dessert after the dinner.

Ordered a mak chuk (wheat porridge dessert), and 'sesame+peanut paste combo' for sharing.

The taste was okay, and both were served warm, which made them enjoyable while still hot.

Thick peanut and sesame paste, would be good if there's something to dip.....Good for sharing.

The bill came to RM15.95 nett.

Will come back here again to try other items😀

Al Diafah Restaurant

Back to having middle eastern cuisine....

The last time i dined here was more than half year ago.

The interior is very captivating....like some sort of 'atas' restaurant.

There are colorful lamps decorating the counter too.

Here's what I had - Mendy rice with whole chicken leg....

It is no longer nice as before.

Price has increased too....almost RM30 for this meal (after service charges and tax).

I think I'm gonna skip this restaurant for long.

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McD v-shape fries which was available a few weeks ago....

Nothing special, tastes just like ordinary fries, only the shape is different.

By the way, McD is currently offering a weekday promotion from 12 PM to 2 PM

with McChicken Value Meal for just RM5.95 nett, valid until 13 August.

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[Below] Chicken essence in packet form....

I seldom drink this sort of chicken essence although it has nutritional value. I prefer the natural chicken essence that is not packaged. How about you?