Chinese New Year Set Menus

Dong Dong Chiang - When it comes to Chinese New Year, and if you are surrounded by a bunch of good folks, you will tend to have the “oomph” to either organizing “Sou Gong” or “Hoi Gong” lunch/dinner or the reunion gathering. This just another excuse to indulge yourself for another good “makan”. However, if you are the organizer, you will be quite headache to think of where to have this auspicious “makan”. Well, first it has to be grand and lavish as it marks that you have a good year this year and going forward to have a better year. But then, you have to watch out the budget too as the price of all things has shoot up but unfortunately not our salaries. So to strike a balance, it ain't an easy job.

For easy reference, here are menus from various restaurants that I like. Pick your choice.


1. Overseas Restaurant - Jalan Imbi

Businessmen always claim that this restaurant as the best Chinese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Prices are steep though, no two ways about it so only go there when you really feel you need a great meal. Booking is a must here otherwise no tables left especially during dinner!

P/S : The char siew is a must try - however, do call to make a reservation of it as it gets sold out quite early in the day!

Address
84, Jalan Imbi
Kuala Lumpur

Tel
603 2144 9911

Parking
Valet parking

Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★★☆☆



2. Hee Loi Ton Restaurant - Pudu

Traditional Chinese restaurant with reasonable price. It is one of the older restaurant which still serve excellent food. Patrons are generally the older generation and repeat customers.

P/S : The prawn with special sauce is always one of my favourite food.


Address
3rd Floor, Shaw Parade,
Jalan Changkat Tambi Dollah,
Kuala Lumpur

Tel
603 2148 8666

Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★☆☆☆


3. Elegant Inn Restaurant - Menara Hap Seng

If you follow my blog, I had my Dong Zhi reunion dinner here (click on my previous post). Food quality and environment strike a balance, just a little pricey.

Address
2nd Floor, Menara Hap Seng
Jalan P.Ramlee
Kuala Lumpur

Tel
603 2070 9399

Parking
Menara Hap Seng car park


Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★★★☆


4. Sam You Restaurant - Serdang

This is the most economic set menu. The restaurant is just by the roadside, 5 mins drive from The Mines. The place is congested, full with cars and people. The environment is noisy considering most people here are for family events. If you look for good price with good food, Sam You would be your pick.

Address
No. 1&2, Jalan Muhibbah 3,
Taman Muhibbah,
43300 Seri Kembangan

Tel
603 8945 2266, 603 8945 2277

Parking
Street Car Park

Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★☆☆☆


5. Noble House - Jalan Imbi

For set menu, click here

A nice place to dine with family or friends. All food are presented in a good looking appearance, tasty with affordable price. Make it worth a visit.

Address
No.19, Jalan Delima,
Off Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel
603 2145 8822

Parking
Street Car Park

Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★★★☆

Skip Skip Skip

I forget how I learned to skip rope, but I remember I used to enjoy myself skipping with a group of friends at school. It had been long time since primary school. A few days ago, I read an article about skipping, it reminded me the fun of it, so I bought a rope and wanna start back again!

Skipping is in fact an inexpensive and simple exercise that can be performed anywhere, and is extremely travel friendly.

RM33.90 less 10% discount @ Royal Sporting House, Mid Valley


Well, my main objective is to LOSE WEIGHT! Skipping rope is so effective in burning calories that 10 minutes of skipping make me burn up to 160 calories (a can of coca cola is 140 calories).

Other benefits are as follows :-

1. It enhances coordination and rhythm between hands and feet movements.

2. Strengthens bones and increases stamina and endurance.

3. It makes us more vigilant and alert. It increases attention skills.

4. It can be exercised by people from any age groups and both genders.

5. Skipping enhances flexibility and athletic abilities. It improves reflexes, balance and posture.

6. It lowers body fat.


In order to make my skipping exercise more interesting, I have also learned some of the styles from youtube.

These workouts are for men and women alike. So, go ahead, try it!

Big Bad Wolf is back!!!

Citizens - the Wolf has listened (and let YOU speak) : The Aftermath Sale will launch at the end of February, with prices as low as RM5!! For those with 1Malaysia Book Vouchers, use them at the Sale and walk away with up to 50 BOOKS! It is time to join the FINAL hunt with your Big Bad Wolf!!! So, what are you waiting for?!!!

BRING : I suggest a trolley bag, easy and convenient. Water too.

WEAR : Comfortable clothing and shoes.

AVOID : Bringing infant.

There must be a book in there for you. And if you are one desiring to strengthen your language - reading definitely helps.

I believe reading can help one to build a wider vocabulary base. Therefore, I am making a habit out of reading regularly recently. In fact, it's been always one of my resolutions. Hehehe...

Bowling Extravaganza 2013

Bowling is one of my favourite games, however, I seldom play it. Thanks to KAG for arranging bowling tournament at least once a year. KAG is the the social and sports club for my fellow staff members in AmB. The activities include bowling, fishing, eco challenge, treasure hunt, golf, darts, go-kart, paintball, etc. Of all the activities organised by KAG, I never miss bowling! One of the reasons - it is easier to handle and requires less energy, hehehe... Anyway, my aim was not the finals, but I just wanted to have fun with my mates. #wink


Red is our corporate colour. You will see me in red for all the activities I join in AmB.

Team 28 Scooby-Doo
(I wanted to name it as Siao Cha Bo but rejected by my team mates. LOL) :p

We were given 3 games each.

Game 1 - Happy to see my score was better than last week's training, hehehe... (LMS is my initial).

Game 2 - Aimed to score above 100 but failed.

Game 3 - Yeay, I did it at the end! In fact, I have slight improvement in each game.

During the game, i got some unbelievable lucky strikes! Bravo!!!

We were so lucky that we won a team lucky draw at Block 2 session - Laptop Bag for each of us!

Next bowling session is on the cards with my other group of friends.

Brussels Beer Café @ Menara Hap Seng

Yeay, TGIF! I decided to have a "slightly more lavish" lunch so I suggested to CHE (my buddy - ch3rylism) to go for the set lunch at Brussels. I always like Brussels, with its relaxed and ambient atmosphere. It is a popular spot for after-work drinks too.

Every week they will offer a different set menu and last week was Menu B.

Set lunch @ RM19.80++.
The set comes with a glass of soft drink, refillable soup and unlimited access to the buffet style salad/fruits bar.

Beer Batter Fish & Chip


The food satisfied me well. Highlight's also on the service at Brussels. Initially when our lunch sets were served, we noticed that the fish was over-fried. Shortly after (we had not started on the main as we were still enjoying our salad), the waitress approached us voluntarily and offered to change it, all without any prompting from us. I was very impressed with her fast action. On second thought, perhaps she saw me preparing to snap a photo of the food and guessed that I'm a blogger, who could eventually give a bad comment in my food review, so she decided to own up, hehehe... Whatever the reasons in her mind, she had done the right thing as a service provider, especially in the F&B industry.


A great place for a meal or a drink!


Address
Brussels Beer Cafe KL
Menara Hap Seng, 1-01 Jalan P Ramlee,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel 03-2034-1800

Food : ★★★★☆
Ambience : ★★★★☆