Sungai Lembing Station kuantan

This is a must try for those who visit the kuantan area. Sungai Lembing is a small town about 30mins drive away from kuantan town and it's famous for its hand made noodles. Love it because they don't use preservatives. Many eateries in sungai Lembing and kuantan use this traditionally made noodles but Sungai Lembing Station is one of my favorite.

Oldies feeling for the interior decoration telling the history of Sungai Lembing which was once famous for tin mining and populated by Chinese miners.

The classic way of eating the noodles. Dry noodles mixed with caramel sauce. A bowl of soup filled with stuffed soft tofu (their speciality), stuffed brinjal, stuffed okra and fish balls etc. Their stuffed soft tofu usually get sold out before 10am. So please rise early.

If you like spicy food, they also have the curry version. The curry here doesn't have much coconut milk and tastes healthier. Probably not for those who really likes very strong and flavoursome curry.

Of course you can order other pasta eg vermicelli, kuay teow and lao shu fen. But to me that kind of miss the point.

Comfort food and great breakfast anytime!
I rate it 7/10

Kudzu root and papaya chicken soup recipe

It's been very hot recently. Got all these great ingredients from my mother in law. Savory soup to go with rice with a touch of sweetness.

Kudzu roots apparently is a commonly used Chinese medicine. Read this from WebMD

We got organic papayas from our kampung raw and green. Kept in the fridge to prevent ripening for this soup.

Ingredients
Kudzu root-cut in cubes (about two Chinese bowls full)
1 Raw papaya - also cut in cubes
Chicken bones
Water enough to cover all the ingredients

For a lazy person like me, just chuck all of the above into a pressure cooker. Boil the soup for about 30 minutes after it starts hissing. I don't add salt at all.

Tada..... Homemade soup of the day!

Newens Teahouse-luxurious afternoon high tea

Located in starhill gallery, Newens teahouse is smacked right in the center. This is baby Bing's first time having high tea (last year he slept throughout). It will probably be some time for our next visit as YTL platinum plus  membership is being phased out.

                   
Tada. Our rack of high tea set. Yummy sandwich to start with-smoked salmon, scrambled egg.

The next level is warm and hearty scones-original and fruity eaten with a dollop of fluffy cream and rich strawberry jam. We finished up with a cripsy Portuguese eggtart.

To top it off, perfectly shaped macaroons with a huge punch of sweetness. Red velvet muffin with chocolate drops. A citrusy cream puff. A well balanced apple tart. Finally, everyone's favorite moist chocolate cupcake drizzled with molten dark chocolate.

To enhance the flavor, we savoured their signature tea. Brew with the exact temperature and timed to produce the perfect cuppa.

All of this accompanied by live harp performance. The ultimate stress buster. Would have been better if my toddler could stay still for a while longer.

We rate the experience 8/10 ! (the only downside is the hefty price tag)

Complete travel guide to Ipoh featuring Traveloka

A must stop for those who loves cheap and yummy food, Ipoh is a heaven for foodies like Ryan and I. We drove here to visit our close friend Victor. That's way before we had baby Bing.

Read vkeong.com for a complete list of must eats in Ipoh. Ipoh bean sprout steam chicken with rice noodles or more commonly called 芽菜鸡 is definitely a must eat! There are so many restaurants selling the same dish along the street to reflect how popular it is. Bean sprouts grown in Ipoh using the hydroponic method is extremely juicy and crunchy. The chicken, on the other hand, is so smooth and fragrant. This combination and flavour is just so heavenly. All these yumminess at only half the price of the usual price in KL or JB or kuantan.

Among the few famous restaurants.


For those who visit Ipoh, the location of accommodation must be central enough as this is where you get all the good food. Instead of the old fashioned hotel booking by calling or through the hotel website, there are a variety of third party websites which offer much more attractive price tags. Traveloka is a relatively new player in the market. And I use Traveloka because it's reliable and the price is competitive.  There's no hidden price or extra charges. If you download their app on your mobile, there's even more exciting deals awaiting you.

The heritage hotel Ipoh is great if you fly to Ipoh because it's a mere 3.2km away from the Sultan Azlan Shah airport. Not only is it good for family and leisure stay, it is often the choice for corporate gatherings. In cases of medical tourism, the KPJ specialist hospital and public hospital are also within a stone's throw away. The bustling town center is also only 2.4km away.

I love the design of the hotel which has an open area in the center, enable visitors to visualize the dining area. It also makes the whole place looks much more grand and spacious.

The room itself is cosy. Fluffy mattress and pillows invite a good night's rest. Cleanliness is also up to par. Hotel staff is friendly and efficient, responding to calls readily and timely.

 After a busy day, relaxing in the bathtub is definitely a great way to wind down. One can also visit the gym if one would like to sweat it out. They also have a spa center for those who wants ultimate relaxation.

How can the heritage hotel go without nice food?

The wonderful Ramadan feast spread on display. Mouthwatering indeed!

And look at their weekend high tea set! One is spoilt for choices because you can choose from 40 items.

Besides enjoying scrumptious food and pampering yourself at heritage hotel, one of course must also visit the other attractions!

This is an official guide of where to visit @www.ipohcity.my

There's a huge variety of attractions ranging from nature, theme parks to architectural delights. Enough to cater for various needs of the travelers. I haven't explored all these places and each of them has a great story to tell. For example, who would have thought that Malaysia has a castle?

 Kellie's castle fits every bit of the bill and has its own set of haunted stories, with the possibility of the existence of secret passageways and hidden chambers.


I'm missing Ipoh so much and can't wait to revisit the place already! For those who wants to visit by air, Traveloka also serves as a one stop center which facilitates in flight and hotel reservations. Let's cuti cuti Ipoh this holiday by booking with Traveloka@Heritage Hotel Ipoh!

JW Marriott KL, luxurious weekend staycation- hotel review

We got a free night at Marriott bukit bintang complimentary of our second year of ytl platinum membership. Baby Bing first time staying here and he absolutely loved the place! Staff was baby friendly and approachable.

Our room was on level 11 which overlooked the busy bukit bintang street.

We got free upgrade to their newly renovated executive deluxe room. Bing was so happy exploring the room the moment he stepped in! Plenty of room to burn some toddler energy without my 100% supervision. The TV was at least 50 inches-even bigger than our own!

What else to ask for when you are provided with this fluffy king bed?

We got a square bath tub and a rain shower just next to it. Time for some baby bubble bath :)

Egg shaped sink and a separate makeup area with a magnifying mirror that zooms in my horrifying aging face.

As Marriott is still under renovation, we got to enjoy our gym, swimming pool and kids room at the adjacent Ritz-Carlton hotel. Bing enjoyed himself so much and we would love to return again!

Overall enjoyed the stay very much. The only downside was perhaps of the noise due to the ongoing construction. But we were informed before assigned our room.

We rate it 9/10!

Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya- Spacious and homely- Malaysian hotel review

Palm Garden Hotel is located just next to IOI mall. It is also adjacent to Le Meridien and Marriott. Stayed overnight to attend my specialist placement meeting.

First impression-relaxing and laid back. Spacious. We booked deluxe King sized orchid room. It's as big as a studio. With enough space for baby Bing to run around without knocking into things. Despite the extended bed, Bing just wanted to snuggle against mommy when he slept.

Huge bathroom too with attached bathtub. The hotel is a bit old but well maintained.

Wonderful fish ponds along the corridor.

Buffet breakfast. Mostly Malaysian food-nasi lemak, fried kuay teow, rice porridge, baked beans, chicken sausage, omelette, Danish, croissant, bread, fruits, coffee and tea from the espresso machine.

Overall, comfortable. Friendly staff. Well maintained. Affordable. Will consider staying here again.

Verdict 7/10

Polpetta cafe- it's raining meatballs

No plan is always a good plan. We were heading to PJ for a meeting. Searched his off-peak app and discovered this hidden gem Polpetta in Petaling Jaya.

The cafe gave us a very homey feeling. Baby Bing was absolutely in love with the tic tac toe set.

The cute soft toy hung on the door also functioned as the door bell.

The menu was laminated. Guests then placed their orders using marker pens provided. Much more eco friendly then handing out papers.

This was our mixed meatball with extra helping of mashed potatoes and classic tomato sauce. To our surprise, We loved mushroom ball the most, followed by beef ball then chicken ball. Huge juicy balls with flavors permeating our palate. The tomato sauce had the right punch of herbs as well.

We also ordered kaya toast for baby Bing. Toast was cripsy and I think kaya was homemade :)

Staff were also friendly and enjoyed playing with baby Bing.

Cosy environment and good food. Price mid range. Spent RM20 only. Got 25% off with offpeak app. Shall visit again with friends.