Kwai Chai Hong, Chinatown KL

Long time ago when i came to this area, the kwai chai hong aka Little Ghost Alley simply doesn't exist yet. It was just a dull back alley.

So, this time, on the 7th month of lunar calendar (The Ghost month) I visited again to experience the ambience.

The lit-up lanterns decorated the quiet alley.

Opening hours till midnite...free entry.

The bridge-like entrance....do you notice the mannequin in cheongsam? Looks creepy at night.

More lanterns...bright and colorful!

The wall painting, the left are more like 'Shanghai' meanwhile the right more to SG kinda Chinatown vibe.

All sort of shapes as lanterns.....There's a gunny sack too!

Not far is the Old China Cafe....it serves peranakan cuisine...menu looks good too. I should go try their peranakan cuisine one day.

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Some paintings below the flyover.

Nearby the Merdeka 118 MRT station....spotted a cool urban cat. Not the friendly type.....the cat just sat on the mid-hill and gave a blank stare....

Not far i spotted a rat crossing the road, here the rat roams freely coz the cat doesn't care.

[Below] Merdeka MRT station....

GenX & millennials Malaysian - are you still able to recite the 5 principles of Rukun Negara?

hehe....no people......

coz i booked the entire station

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Neighborhood ktv cum Japanese restaurant (Warakuya) so bright at night.

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my breakfast of chocolate with hazelnut wafer from Vienna...

tastes good

Will buy this if I visit Vienna one day.

Muginae Ramen, KL

Went to try this Tokyo's Michelin ramen restaurant located nearby Lalaport.

The interior - Limited table seatings, mostly counter seats.

The Japanese chefs in action.

Some condiments - chili powder and vinegar (i think)

I had shoyu ramen. It came with a soft-boiled egg, one piece wanton, 2 slices of beef and 2 slices of pork charsiu. All lean meat, with very little fats.

Al-dente ramen noodle. Eat while still warm. Otherwise, will get soggy if left too long in the broth.

RM44 for this bowl of shoyu ramen. Definitely not cheap, but I think nowadays ramen is around that price range. Tastewise quite nice and pleasant.

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Passed by the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarter while on the way to the place. The ramen restaurant is located in one of those tiny shoplots.

These are the remaining stretch of old prewar buildings. Mostly have become cafe/pub/restaurants.

There's a culinary school too.

and a cafe named '100 years house'

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After then, I walked to Chinatown, passing by the Merdeka 118 mall which is scheduled to open in November.

In the background is the 2nd tallest tower in the world.

some old pre-war shops along the way.....

Petaling Street got a new roof.

Refurbished building 'Chinatown 1974' opening in September. While taking this picture, the project manager (who's in charge of this facade design) happened to be there, busy instructing the contactors for final touch-up and fixing.

Then suddenly he turned to me and asked 'OK ar this design?'

Me: gave a👍

I don't know what to comment, coz I did not pay for this renovation nor design.

Right opposite this building is the 'Peranakan Place' restaurant. As I was thirsty after the long walk, I decided to have some cooling dessert here.

Martin Yan recommended restaurant? 

Meanwhile on the tv screen, it features Chinese actress Fan BingBing in nyonya kebaya.

Cendol (RM8 nett)....so refreshing and cooling....

The blue squarish thing is 'pulut tai tai' (blue glutinous rice cake), to be eaten with kaya jam (packed in the sachet). I got it FOC after submitted an online review. Years ago, I used to patronized Peranakan Place in IOI City mall but it has now closed down.

Nearby alley, there is another kopitiam. The view is astounding.

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Back in the neighborhood, the Pinnacle mall's 7-11 has opened. I had another cooling Slurpee at 30% discount😀

Sushi Hiro

This sushi restaurant has been around for quite some time but I've never tried it even once. I usually patronized Ginza Sushi which is a few doors away, but it has now closed down.

While the mala hotpot and Korean BBQ eateries are 'blooming', sushi place is decreasing in the neighborhood.

[Below] The waiting area inside the restaurant.

I ordered a one-piece salmon sushi, 3 pieces salmon sashimi and a plate of ebi tempuras. There are 5 pieces of deep-fried prawn tempuras on the plate. All tastes good, coz there were prepared fresh.

The bill came to RM40.95 nett

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Chinese plain fried noodle with curry potato cubes, omelet and a Taiwanese sausage bought from the weekly pasar malam.

The noodles with potato cubes and omelet costs RM6, meanwhile the sausage is from another stall, costs RM2.20.

Decent meal, tastes good too!

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Went back to 101 Heritage to try out the fish & chips.

It is seabass fish. Tender fish meat with crispy outer layer. The fries however are those McD kinda fries...

Free flow plain water is provided.

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Chicken with lapcheong and mushroom steamed rice in Hong Fu Lao dimsum restaurant. This item is only available during the weekday noon onwards. RM13.90++ or RM16.10 nett after service charge and tax.

Tender boneless chicken thigh meat with lotsa lapcheong and shiitake mushrooms.

My favorite order so far.

BON APPETIT!

The Mooring's Yacht Club, British Virgin Islands

On one of the Sundays, went for a walk at a yacht club.

The Mooring Yacht Club is located right opposite the hotel. I just need to cross the road and find the entrance.

I went in through the wrong gate that is for staffs. So, one of the staff guided me to the visitor area which is just a few steps away.

Quite huge area. There are Dock A and Dock B.

[Below] Ice box where you can get some ice to keep your catches fresh.

I noticed a signboard for Charlie's. I wonder who is Charlie....

According to cgpt:

In maritime and yachting terminology, 'Charlie' is the signal flag for the letter C in the International Code of Signals.

More signboards....This place has a bar/restaurant, a pool and a mini mart.

Not far from there was a Caribbean cruise ship that sails among the region. After spending a few days in port, it sailed away, and another cruise ship arrived and docked in its place.

Crystal clear water. I think the environmental fee (USD10) charged to every visitor/foreigner is used to clean their sea water.

[Above] This is the main entrance.

[Above] The mini market. Similar to our KK mart/ 99 Speedmart that sells basic food and necessities but slightly pricey than the normal supermarket. This mini mart comes handy for people who needs to stock up on food and other essentials at the last minute before setting sail for several days at sea.