Merchant Lane@petalling street.

Merchant Lane, a cafe that hidden secretly at the end of the Petalling Street and it is hardly to find.This old antique heritage building is located right beside ATC KL(Advance Tertiary College).

Merchant Lane is one of the top grossing Instagraming hangout cafe.The interior of the cafe is full of chaotic decor and delightful warm.It divided into 3 section and each section contain different antique furniture like rattan chair and wooden table.

So I decide to meet up old friend of mine,Cheong. We didn’t manage to order “The Taukay” as it already sold out.The waitress recommend us the Hongkie Beef Stew and Pipits Nest.

Hongkie Beef Stew(RM21) ,a Cantonese style’s slowed cooked beef served with gravy sauce,mash potatoes and veggies taste so fascinating.This dishes is quite similar compare to “A Pie Thing”.

Pipits Nest(RM16)- serves with cheese sauce,mixed brinjal fries,onion rings and chicken pretty amuse me. The dish is very special and I pretty sure the chef had a great idea for the menu! Nice snacks.

The coffee is so good without any complaint.I doubt the barista at merchant lane is very skillful as the foam of cappuccino is so firm and smooth. They really served the best coffee in Petalling Street!

Address:Merchant’s Lane Cafe No, 150 Jalan Petaling,59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Business hours:1030am till 8pm on all day.

Contact No: +60123896386

ANTIPODEAN Cafe @jalan telawi.

Antipodean cafe,an Australia’s kiwi style cafe that capture the tastebuds of the people in Bangsar,Jalan Telawi.

Antipodean’s menu were scribbled on the black wall with chalk.As you can see,customer will look at the wall because this is the only menu they provided.

The girls are craving for some fancy foods, so we decided to visit Antipodean cafe.We had ordered the Kiwi Lamb Burger with Bacon(RM24),Salmon Cream cheese chives with waffles(RM20) and Grilled Chicken (RM20).

The Grilled Chicken(RM20) served with long bean,tomatoes and balsamic.Overall we felt so disappointed with it because we didn’t expect that the portion of that dish were small and is a bit pricy especially student like me to pay for it

Salmon Cream Cheese Chives (RM20) with Waffles do impress us well. The combination of sweet waffles and salmon is “boom” inside our mouth.

Among three dishes we order,we absolutely love the Kiwi Lamb Burger with Bacon(Rm24).The burger is beautifully presented to our table and the patty was so juicy and tender.Which pretty stastified our meal!

Afraid of being fat? Just forget about the diet and calories and enjoy your meal here! We didn’t manage to tried out the breakfast set even it’s served all day. Haha, is kind of weird that having breakfast set for dinner. Maybe I’ll dropby someday to eat their well known Big breakfast as their waiter highly recommended to us.

Address:Antipodean Cafe 20, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, KL

Tel: 03-22820411

Operation hours:8am- 10pm on all days

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Kuih @chulia street.

Moh Teng Pheow(MTP) is the most famous Old-school Nyonya Kuih factory that is located at the hidden heart of Georgetown,Chulia Street for eight decades now.MTP is one of my parents favorite coffee shop as they serves the best traditional food and coffee.They said the traditional Nyonya dessert (kuih-muih) and food that MTP served can’t be found in any roadstore and coffee shop.

The Nyonya Kuih that is made by the owner of Moh Theng Pheow are very traditional as you can see from the picture above that all of the Kuih-muih are made in an old school industry oven and utensils.

assorted kuih -muih(traditional nyonya kuih)

We had tried out the assorted Kuih-Muih Kuih Bengka, Kuih Lapis,Kuih Talam,Sri Muka,Pulut Tai Tai,Chai Tau Kuih and Kuih Koci (RM0.50 per pieces).There is no artificial coloring used in all of the Kuih-muih,the blue color of “Pulut Tai Tai/Kaya Kuih”(glutinous rice with coconut jam)was resulted by adding morning glory flower in the glutinous rice.

Moreover,we also ordered the Nasi Lemak (RM8.50), Nasi Kunyit(RM8.50) and Laksa(RM6).

The Nasi Lemak (RM8.50) was served with fragrant coconut rice along with some fish,prawn, cucumbers, some peanuts and with a hint of dried fish.The combination of Nasi Lemak and the Sambal-Belacan complemented each other and the the gentle kick of the chili was felt the moment it was put in the mouth, slowly beginning to flame as it make its way through your throat.

The Nasi Ulam (RM7.50)is also one of their signature dishes that comes with steamed jasmine rice mixed with leaves of Centella asiatica.

MTP’s traditional food and atmosphere in the coffeehouse made us feel like home.The taste of the nasi Ulam reminds me of my grandmother (who was a Nyonya) She used to cook all of the Nyonya dishes when she was still alive and we are regretted that none of us learn how to cook any famous Nyonya dishes.

Address: Jalan Masjid (Off Chulia Street), 10200, Georgetown, Penang

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/penangnyonyakuih

Business Hours: 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 6012- 415 2677

Eggettes Lab @Sunway Pyramid

Hong Kong Eggettes(Gai Dan Zai), also known as egg waffle, is a popular street snacks,which also one of the most memorable I had back in Hong Kong.It come with a spherical egg-based waffle and quirky flavours.

It’s been years I craving for those Eggettes and finally I found the same taste which I had in Hong Kong. Eggettes Lab located in Sunway Pyramid serves their best,hot and playful Egg waffles.

Eggettes Lab is more likely a takeaway food kiosk as there’s no seats allocated for customers.Their eggetes were expertly done by using a baking machine similar to a waffle maker.

The serves were fast but not efficient enough as there is a lot of customers queueing and waiting to collect their order.I waited 30 minutes for those Eggettes and it heavenly smell so good.

Eggettes Lab had 6 flavours-Original Flavour(RM4.40),Green Tea Flavour(RM5.40),Pandan Flavour (RM5.40),Chocolate Flavour(RM5.90),Chicken Floss Special(RM5.90) and Charcoal Cheese Flavour Special (RM5.90).

I tried out one of their best seller-Original Flavour (RM4.40). The most classics taste of all eggetes.It was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.

I also tried their Green Tea Flavour(RM5.40).Those matcha just match with the Eggettes and taste a bit bitter.

If you’d ask me,I would recommended that Eggettes Lab’s Egg Waffles worth a try .It was nice for something that cost below RM6 and expertly done to the the right textured.Futhermore, it’s so great that I can eat anytime whenever I want.

Address: F1.AV.11, First Floor, Red Atrium, Sunway Pyramid Mall, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46150

FB Link: https://m.facebook.com/EggetteLab/

Phone Number: 03-74943170

Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm

My Burger Lab @Sunway Pyramid

My Burger Lab is one of the most prestigious fast food chains in Malaysia.It located in Jalan PJs,Bandar Sunway.

Recently,my cousins and I visited MyBurgerLab(MBL) as we were craving badly for the burgers at MBL.

Apparently,the Sunway MBL’s outlets is more spacious than the First MBL in seapark because there is two-storey.As we reached at 730pm, there’s a lot of people queuing for the burgers.So if u were “damn” hungry, make sure you go early.

So we found out there is a ‘secret menu’ for MBL.We tried out the Ultraman(RM18.80),Yellow Submarine (RM16) and Jamming with Elvis(RM16.50).

Jamming with Elvis-RM16.50(Beef Patty, Blueberry, Peanut Butter Jam, Cheese and caramelised Onions). Nice! I found it quite match. I know! It sound pretty weird right,patty and jam?

Yellow Submarine-RM16( Honey Mustard, Cheddar Cheese,Pineapples,Fried Chicken and Onions)I found it so-so.Maybe it just not suits my taste bud.

Ultraman-RM18.80(Fried Chicken Thigh, topped with Salted Egg Yolk Buttermilk sauce, infused with Cili Padi and Curry Leaf)This is damn awesome and the salted egg yolk really blend inside your mouth.Argghh better made a preorder to avoid disappointment!

The service at MBL’s Sunway were excellent and fast.Althought there is many people still waiting for the burgers. We managed to had our burgers in 15minutes.The reasons I always visit “MyBurgerLab” is because they served their customer the best and always surprised me with some secret menu.Hopefully they will come out with more ideas with great invention of burgers.

So,Are you craving for some awesome burger? Search for your nearest MyBurgerLab!!

If you want to know more about My Burger Lab(MBL).You should read –http://says.com/my/lifestyle/things-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-myburgerlab

Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

FB Links:https://m.facebook.com/myBurgerLab/

Waze: http://waze.to/lr/hw2832n8uz

Website:http://myburgerlab.com/

Opening Hours: (Monday – Friday, except 1st Monday of the Month) 11.00am – 2.00pm, (Monday – Sunday, except 1st Monday of the Month) 5.00pm – 10.15pm

Ben’s Independent Grocer (B.I.G) @Plaza Batai.

Ben’s Indepent Grocer (B.I.G) has opened their 2nd branch at Plaza Batai,Damansara Heights. The concept of B.I.G is “Eat,Drink,Shop”.

So,Yan (my roommate @Help Residences) and I decided to pay a visit at the Ben’s Independent Grocer at Plaza Batai to checkout their stuff and brought some groceries at there.

We took about 10 minutes to reach B.I.G from Wisma Help and managed to reach there safety as we walk along the roadside.

The first impression about B.I.G is their interior.The interior of B.I.G is kinda European Market style.It reminds me about the Fremented Market at Perth,Australia which I visited several years ago.

In B.I.G,you will find all kinds of local or imported fresh products. They have all the premium fresh product here;especially the fresh fruits from European Countries.The B.I.G contains a unique features which is the Cheese Room.It located at the centre of the B.I.G.

Anyway,we explored the B.I.G and there is a lot of imported and unique products which you can’t found in any local supermarket.My favourite section is the Snack section.The chips really make me tempted to buy them all.

Last but not least,it is a adventurous day for both of us.We enjoyed the shopping and gonna visit the Ben’s Independent Grocer again.

Ps. If you purchase above RM100 entitles shoppers to free parking for the first hour.

Plaza Batai,Lot 6 Jalan Batai,Damansara Heights,50490 Kuala Lumpur

Phone no:603 20937355

Operating Hours: 9am – 10pm daily

#Cafehopping- the biggest trend in Instagram.

Things happened when internet is so advance that leads us to follow the trends of cafe hopping.I was so addicted with Instagram and the strength of the message and pictures posted by Instagram-er make me so irresistible and temptation did occur.

I still remember two years ago,the most trendy cafe in Instagram is STARBUCKS or CHATIME compared to others cafes. But it slowly takeover by cafe culture when everyone create a hastag(#) for cafehopping.

Thousand and millions of pictures is being posted everyday in social network, allowed youngsters to detect the potential of the cafe in food industry, and realize their dream to have their own business by bringing out a wave of revolution in cafe world.

When the trends of cafe is so popular,anybody can invest in the business and easily opened their own shop.Most of the shop owners are very young and they are working hard to achieve their dream- open their own cafe.

It is very hard to own a cafe as creation and innovation is needed to make their own special menu to attract the customers and they need to compete with other cafe since cafe is now opened everywhere. Because of their effort, now we can enjoy the art of the food in every corner of Malaysia.

Nowadays, people are hanging out with friends and spending money to try out the food at the cafe.Cafe can be found in any local or foreign countries and there’s so many new cafe sprouting up every week.

I believe that cafe’s culture will last long in future for decade of years as many people love to explore good food and enjoy life.

Miru Dessert Cafe @Uptown SS21

On my very special Valentine’s Date, my sisters and I decided to visit a café, Miru Dessert Café. Miru Dessert Café is a dessert restaurant located at Damansara Uptown specializing in Shibuya Honey Toast.

Current opening time for Miru Dessert Café is at 2pm to 11pm on Sun till Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, Miru Dessert Café opens from 2pm to 12am. The entire café isn’t spacious, but provides a cozy ,relaxing ambiance for casual gathering and while indulging in giant honey toast.

Miru Dessert Cafe has 9 types of toast, sectioned into sweet and savory such as Shibuya Honey Toast, Matcha Toast, Chocolate Banana Toast, S’mores Toast, Cheddar Toast, Pandan Coconut Toast, Chocolate Strawberry Toast, Ferrero Toast, and Nutty Toast ; 5 types of Froyo – Tangy Peachy, Frozen Mango, Lychee Freeze, Shake It Passion and Very Berry ; coffee and tea.

We tried out Shibuya Honey Toast (RM16) from Miru Dessert Café’s Honey Toast list. It is cut into cube sliced, served with 2 scooped of Vanilla ice cream and laced with whipped cream. Crispy outer layer preferably the edges and fluffy toast makes it super good. Suitable to share within 2 to 3 persons. Glad that everything is reasonably priced below RM20.

Calling all the froyo lover to try their Froyo Shake, available in Tangy Peachy, Frozen Mango, Lychee Freeze, Shake It Passion and Very Berry.We ordered Tangy Peachy (RM16) and it taste a little sourish at the first sip,with creamy sweetness slowly developed as we continue drink on. Filled up peach and berries. Yummy!

Spending my Valentine’s Day with Loves One.

Miru Dessert Café serves Jasmine Tea for FREE to all guests.You can also request for SkyJuice (plain water)if Jasmine Tea is not a choice of yours. Besides that,they also specialize in serving other types of dessert and I am looking forward they expanding their menu to continue serve the best desserts in town.

Address: Miru Dessert Cafe Honey Toast

62, Jalan SS21/58,Damansara Utama,Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Contact: 019 – 773 0138

Operating Hours:

Sun-Thurs: 2pm-11pm;

Fri-Sat: 2pm-12am
Official Website: http://www.mirudessertcafe.com/

FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/mirudessertcafe/

Ali,Muthu & Ah Hock-(AMAH)

Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock located at Ara Damansara Oasis Square.A place that looks like a very nice Commercial Area with ample parking.

It is a local “kopitiam”(coffee shop) started by three friends. They want to identify this business as a Truly Malaysians entity and so they decided to embrace some local names.

The owner of AMAH chosen the name of Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock to signify the unity among the races in this country.

Nasi Lemak is AMAH’s signature dish and it is also a favorite among patrons. Besides that, they are also famous for their lip-smacking sambal and very affordable prices. None of the items on the menu exceeds RM10.

The Nasi Lemak Ayam (Rm9.50) comes with coconut milk rice, sambal, well-seasoned fried chicken and the usual extra condiments.The Sambal is not overly spicy and carried a slightly sweet taste ,which goes pretty well with the fried chicken.

If there’s one thing we Malaysians can proud on,it will be our food and Nasi Lemak is practically our pride and joy to have.

Address: Lot B-G-01, Oasis Square Ara Damansara, 2, Jalan PJU 1A/7A, Petaling Jaya

Business Hours: 8am-7pm (closed on Sunday)

The Alley @108 Legenda Heights

The Alley 108 located at Legenda Heights,right besides to OCBC Banks and opposite of Old Town White Coffee. Their menu is ethereal and simple;offering a type or two of cakes. Churros,Cronuts and some Bagels as well as their array of coffees.




Great ambiance. 😍 Cronut RM8 (Cinnamon Sugar) Bread Pudding (Rm12) Churros (RM6-s) (RM9-B) The Alley served the best churros and cronut in town.As the freshly out of the deep frying pan,their churros (RM6 for small) and (Rm9 for Big) were well-executed.It was crispy on outside and fluffy inside.They also provide dipping sauces for the churros.(Chocolate,Caramel,Cinnamon Sugar and Nutella) Besides that,it was my very first attempt on Cronut (RM8). As the terms of Cronut is contraction of Croissant and Doughnuts. Their cronut was served warm and there is options for the complementary toppings such as Chocolate,Nutella,Caramel and Cinnamon Sugar. The Alley is a good place for casual brunch or hangout.Cozy,great services and super friendly boss as well as waiter and waitress; I see no reason for not visiting this cafe again. Address:The Alley 108,Legenda Heights,08000 sungai Petani,Kedah. Business Hours:12Pm-12Am(Close on Tuesday) FB link: https://m.facebook.com/thealley108/ Contact number:+6044249108