Korean Deopbab

Sometimes we run out of ideas on where/what to eat...so we simply 'hantam' a place...

There was this day when all other places were crowded, we ended up with this empty looking 'bbq' restaurant in IOI City Mall. We thought the service would be quick since we were the only patron there.

Unfortunately, we waited for almost 30 minutes before our food arrived, piping-hot from the kitchen.

Here's my bulgogi chicken deopbab. It is basically rice with chicken chunks and kimchi. The Korean rice tea comes with the set.

the portion is quite huge...i did not eat the burned rice at the bottom...

Overall, food was okay, ambience just so-so, service was slow and bad. And their credit card machine malfunctioned, so they only accept cash. They should have put a notice at the counter and inform the patrons prior to ordering (especially when the diner group is huge). Anyhow, we will never be goin there again.

Manhattan Fish Market - Fish & Chips

The MFM are getting aggressive with their marketing strategy...nowadays they have sort of promotion at RM7.99...but it's seasonal and only lasts for a few days.

The queue were crazy during lunchtime...hence me and my colleague decided to 'tapau' our fish & chips for our dinner and took something else for lunch as we couldn't wait longer.

The 'takeaway' customers need not queue and the orders were attended immediately...

there goes our dinner in the office after reheating the Fish & Chips...still as yummyzz!

Drama Queen

Well, I’m sure many of u did encounter of some drama queen in work, schools or elsewhere. But living with one is a terrible hell. I’m kinda unfortunate to have one. And I thought she might have mature over the years, but nope, she is still as bossy, arrogant, complainer and find fault at every opportunities.
Of all the previous trip/outings that I went with her, never once goes smoothly…Perhentian, Penang (twice!), HK…all these ended up in quarrels coz of her ‘attitude’ of bossing and throwing blames on me for tiny reason she could only think of.
The recent one was a trip last week….the incidents still kept lingering in my mind now even days after the trip has over, that I decided to pen it down…coz I felt uneasy with all those accusations/blames that happened during the trip kept ‘boggling’ my mind. I need an outlet to express this out in order to obtain my inner peace.
I thought she would have ‘behave’ since she’s no longer in her 20s now, but a mature mid-30’s, but I was wrong. And I made a wrong choice by inviting her to join me in the trip which got me into a terrible 4-day miseries and depression even after the holiday has ended.

Photo-taking Insults

It seems like the trip is ‘her trip’ and everything is catered to her wish & request. Whenever her ‘wish or request’ is not met, I was the one to be blamed for it. It started from day 1 where she has planned out to cover as much places in Macau island, some are indeed very photogenic…but again, we have limit – TIME. The moment we stepped out of the ferry terminal, she rushed me (to walk faster) to every destination, and it was under the hot sun. I have tried my best to catch up with her pace by running a lil and walking fast but again I have limit. It was 9 something in the morning under the scorching hot sun and I could hardly open my eyes wide coz of the glaring sun. Knowing me that I can’t stand the heat (and has happened to faint due to sun heat in previous years) I slowed down a lil to catch some breathe, but she was way ahead towards the destination without looking back. Well, I’m ok with me walking slowly as long as I don’t bother her. But the ‘over-excited’ her was aggressively pushing & literally scolding me to walk faster so that I could help her snap a ‘beautiful’ picture for her. And of course, I did helped her, not once nor twice but snapping many many photos until she is satisfied. Out of sudden I have been given the chore to become her photographer, how ‘cleverly’ she bossed me. And yes, I have to abide with her ‘command’ in taking perfect photos otherwise I’ll end up getting ear-torture of those ‘abusive’ shouts, such as:

‘walaueh, don’t u know how to take picture??!! U see! U see the picture! Like that my eyes closed also u snap picture?!! Pls do it again and don’t waste my phone battery!’  à Come on la….logical thinking, she blinks her eye the moment I push the capture button, how can I control? I could have the chance to reply her back but I kept cool coz I don’t want to quarrel with her on the street and it was so sunny that I just want to get this done fast.

‘aiyer, why I look so fat in the picture?! Don’t u know how to take picture??!! à seriously I dunno what is the best position to get her pose to look slim coz I m not a professional photographer.

These are only a few of the many photo taking incidents insults that I received. Others are like picture ‘senget’, blur, or accidently taken when she was not ready/smilling…all sorts of complaints. I’m not a photographer and being paid to do all this. Even a paid photographer doesn’t deserved all these insults.

to be continued...

Star Village, OUG

My last visit to this place was 4 to 5 years ago...It hadn't change much, except for maybe a few decorative ornaments....

Yea, I always remember this place as a very decorative restaurant...

and it is always crowded during dinner...We waited for quite some time for our food to arrive, while patiently sipping our drinks

and enjoying the soups

here's my order, the Mamaland chicken (it's not Maryland)

it consists of a huge piece of fried chicken chop, a banana fritter (aka pisang goreng, no joke!), sausage, a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes...

This would stuff u till FULL!

the portion is quite big for an average eater with all that starchy potatoes/banana and greasy fried stuffs. Nevertheless indulging once-in-a-while should be fine :-)

Contango, Majestic Hotel

The lunch buffet starts from 12pm till 2:30pm. Saturday theme is International cuisine, hence you'll get a variety of western, Japanese, Malay, Chinese & Indian food spread all over the food counters. If you are a seafood lover, u might wanna attack the fresh seafood...

 my colleague likes cheese so much that she went for a few rounds of these!

 and my fav is always tempuras, they have assorted tempuras, sushi and sashimi in their Japanese section.

Also, there are DIY noodles section & salad section. Get yourself a bowl and assemble your own noodles/salad.

 the Italian section, you'll get assorted pizzas and pasta

 then the roasted lamb....with various condiments (not in picture)

various grills and fried calamari rings...I just can't get enuff of this!!!

 but too bad, there's just too many food to try....can't take much of these fried/meaty food...I have totally ignored the Indian food section (where you'l see all the tantalising spiced dishes)

To help/ease your digestion, some fruit juices....

 they hav a variety of desserts, ranging from ice-cream (12 flavors to choose from!)

cendol & ais kacang....

again, it's DIY for ais kacang, just get a bowl and scoop your preferred condiments

churros with choc dipping

 

 assorted cakes

 more cakes....if you hav sweet tooth this place should not-be-missed!

 all the sugary stuffs - macaroons, brownies, cupcakes, fruits coated with choc....

*too bad I did not try any of it, was too full...

sugar coated buns....*I did not try, don't ask me how it taste

to digest off these desserts, you can choose to have tea....

 or order a cup of coffee....

 those who fancy beer/wines, u gotta pay additional RM70 per person for a free flow

wokay, done eating and 'visually feasting' (with my phone cam)....next, just stroll around the area

and watch people eating....enjoy their interior layout...their dining area and food counters are vastly scattered...

 and lastly here's something for u, dear readers.....

T-ARA - So Crazy

Here's something to kill your Monday blue....

pretty gals with sexy dance move...Enjoy watching!

Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Earlier March, the team has 2 new members and after a few months of probation they were upgraded as confirmed staff. To celebrate their 'new status' and as a team get-together-lunch, we decided to splurge our team fund for a buffet lunch at Contango restaurant in Majestic KL.

Before I bombard u with those foodie pics, perhaps a 'tour' around the hotel first...

 nice bouquet specially dedicated to u 'blog visitors'  ;-)

ok, those are real flowers, at the hotel lobby, I wonder how much they 'invest' and getting this maintained daily.

Below - their signature signboard. Majestic Hotel is an old hotel, established in KL during colonial days, hence the design and interior are mostly classic-looking. Such an ol' charm!

 the ceiling decors...

 they have mini sky garden located nearby the pool side

 so we decided to go have a look-see

 on the way to the sky garden, u'll see these newly developed buildings around KL Sentral.

 unfortunately there is nothing much to see in the sky garden...

Nevertheless, there is an indoor orchid garden located at the floor below...

Some sort of wedding (in the evening) as the hotel staffs were busy arranging the seats and getting the venue ready.

 here's another one dedicated to you....

another classical signboard, didn't know that we have a famous barbershop hails all the way from UK

somewhere in the hotel, u will also find a very popular afternoon tea place...

not much people yet as it was still early for afternoon tea

below - another grand wedding event in preparation....according to the hotel staffs, the host has invited around 1400 guests to witness their joyous ceremony...

too bad, I wasn't in the list, hence I jst stood there at the entrance & enjoy the flowers...

yea, real roses.
stay tuned for the foodies post....