[JB, MALAYSIA] Went back to @outstandcoffee and was once again impressed by their Iced Latte ๐ Just look at the dark colour of their coffee and you know it's gonna be good ๐ฅน
The coffee itself was rich, dark and nutty, just the way I like it. It had the right amount of milk and doesn't get too diluted towards the end! My friends ordered other different variations, such as their Dirty, Iced Black and Iced Cappuccino, and they all loved it.
The vibe of the cafe was on point as well, with a quiet space and soft music playing in the background. Definitely not a place where you can speak loudly, but you definitely can still hold chill conversations here.
Will be back to try their Iced Mocha ๐
[JB, MALAYSIA] Being one of the more highly rated bak kut teh in JB, we decided to try it out. Left pretty impressed and wasn't too expensive as well!
We got a small Dry Bak Kut Teh and a medium soup version. The dry version was perfect with rice, due to its thickened sauce that had incredible umami while being on the salter side. The ribs were relatively tender but the best part is the lady finger pieces as well as the cuttlefish!
The soup version was also pretty decent, but their rendition is pretty sweet. Definitely more sweet than savoury. The herbal aromatics were quite strong too! We added some pork intestine and stomach, which were delightful as well! They did not have any odour at all.
Total bill was RM 91 with additional vegetables and rice, which isn't too expensive. What a comforting meal to have especially when it rains outside ๐ This place may not be the best bak kut teh I've had, but it's definitely pretty decent!
[JB, MALAYSIA] Back at my favourite Malaysian eatery Tong Guan, that sells a good range of Malaysian kopitiam dishes that were of good quality! Honestly, I do think that this place is a good introduction to Malaysian food, considering the variety they serve and the good quality they have managed to sustain. Here are some dishes we ordered:
Fried Yam Kuih - now this is the winner for me. The exterior of the yam kueh pieces were so crispy while the inside remained so fluffy. Each crunch is so satisfying and tasted even better when you dip onto their sambal chilli! Very addictive and probably the best yam kueh I've had.
Durian Chendol - absolutely love their Chendol, as it isn't too sweet and yet the Gula Melaka was aromatic! The beans were soft and creamy and the ice had the right consistency. The durian flesh was aromatic and was so rich!
Signature Kopi - although it can get quite sweet, the aromatic Nanyang bean flavour was just so inviting. There was no dryness in the aftertaste (or the siap siap feeling)! Just a good smooth coffee ๐
Definitely will be back to try more dishes!
[JB, MALAYSIA] We chanced upon a really pretty cafe called @pluscoffee.jb and we were very satisfied with their drinks and bakes ๐ both their standard and signature coffee drinks were great!
I got their Iced Latte (RM13) which was a lovely cup. It had the right amount of milk, with aromatic coffee notes which were actually almost floral. Neither too strong nor too subtle, the strength of the coffee was mellow and inviting.
The Hapi Zai (RM22) was an interesting drink. A dirty concept, they actually used pistachio milk instead of normal milk, which added delicious nuttiness to the coffee. The coffee itself was much stronger, and paired so well with the nutty pistachio milk. Lovely drink!
The Double You (RM22) is good if you want a refreshing twist. Both the foam and coffee contains Yuzu, which added a great citrus tang to the coffee. The taste is predominantly Yuzu here, so I would say great for even non coffee drinkers!
How can we do coffee without cake? The Matcha Strawberry Cake was lovely with soft cake base and strong matcha flavours. The fruity twist coming from the strawberry layer just complements so well and you can keep going at it!
With a chill ambience, plugs and wifi provided, I really can see myself coming back to both chill and work. We left with happy stomachs and hearts ๐
[JB, MALAYSIA] Back to my favourite dim sum restaurant in JB as this is what I crave whenever I'm here. The quality of the dim sum dishes here are excellent and really value for money too!
Gim Cheng boasts a very traditional ambience and they sell a huge variety of dishes, from steamed buns to fried dishes to the classic steamed ones in baskets. I have so many favourites here:
The classic Char Siu Bun here is just outstanding. Full of smoky pork meat, the filling was generous and full of sweet savoury flavours. Pork pieces were tender and I just love how fluffy and sweet the bun is!
Next got to be their steamed bringal, which is nicely coated with a sweet savoury sauce that has alot of garlic. Bringal was cooked nicely with a huge meat filling within!
The steamed prawn balls is also worth a mention, as it was just packed with so much prawn meat that gave it so much flavour. Dip this in some chilli sauce and you got yourself a satisfying bite ๐
There were just too many good dishes to name. However, I think their sweet dishes (except their legendary liu sa bun) are quite forgettable. It's better to just have their liu sa bun as dessert! ๐
This is one dessert I will come back under the current sweltering heat ๐ตโ๐ซ @bingduoduosg serves up several shaved ice desserts and we got the Mango Durian ($8.80) one.
The mango pieces were decently sweet, but the star of the show got to be the durian. It was a big scoop of pure durian flesh, that was so aromatic with incredibly rich flavours. Not sure what kind of durian they used, but it sure is a delicious one!
The shaved ice had some condensed milk within, but do take note that it's quite coarse. If you like to bite on ice, this is for you. If not I don't think it's something you will enjoy too much!
Definitely coming back for their pure durian dessert ๐
Back at @kouhaku.omakase for their dinner sushi omakase ($108) and it was even better than the last time I had it ๐ there was a good variety of both cooked dishes and sashimi and I especially loved the Fugu Kaarage served! It is rare to have pufferfish served as it takes many years to train a chef to serve this delicacy.
All dishes served were fantastic, especially the Fatty Tuna Belly Sashimi and A5 Wagyu Tendon Braised Stew ($19) that we added on. The fatty tuna belly just melted in my mouth and was really rich. The beef in the stew was so tender and very beefy ๐ very addictive!
The atmosphere was posh and the chefs were all very lively. At such a price, I really think this is one of the most value for money omakase sets as you get to be served by a Japanese chef and you get pretty high quality ingredients. We were all pretty stuffed towards the end!
If you are looking for a celebration, this is a place to go for ๐
Tried @thaipanrestaurant recently and overall had a pretty decent experience! This restaurant is known among VJC students as it used to open nearby and have fed quite a number of batches ๐ most dishes were hits and here are ones I would like to mention:
Thaipan Jade Tofu with Chicken Floss ($14.80) - this unassuming tofu dish turned out to be my favourite! Loved the crispy crust and the soft interior, coupled with the sweet savoury combination provided by the chicken floss and drizzled sauce. Actually pretty addictive!
Hong Kong Fried Noodle ($14.50 for large) - I don't usually like these kind of noodle dish as most places don't do it well but I am happy to report that this rendition is banging! โจ Savoury flavours were strong and there was a touch of wok hei. Noodles were al dente and there were loads of ingredients within!
Butter Squid ($18) - now this is one of the famous dishes, but it didn't quite sit with me ๐ซ the butter sauce was kinda clumpy and I was wondering if they overcooked the milk within. The squid was pretty fresh still though!
Nonetheless, most dishes were delicious and I would come back if I'm around the area.
Had such a good meal at @sushirosingapore lately, with many new dishes that are unique to their latest outlet at @tasteorchard. I think they need no introduction, with their snaking queues in other outlets. We had such a variety and here are my favourites:
Torched Soy Sauce Giant Scallop ($4.50) - the scallop given was so huge, thick and succulent ๐ I love the smoky flavour that complemented well with its sweet meaty flesh!
Whitebait Mix Noodles ($8.50) - now this is a refreshing dish to share. The tanginess of the lemon complemented very well with its savoury sauce. Loved the chewy noodles!
Bluefin Fatty Tuna ($4.90) - how can anyone not fall in love with this classic? The tuna itself was glistening and it really melted in my mouth. Perfect with a bit of wasabi and soy sauce ๐ definitely very rich!
Congratulations Sushiro on your new outlet! Thank you @eatwithkeat for inviting ๐
Finally tried @apartmentcoffee and I loved both the coffee and vibes at this chill cafe!
I had a simple Iced Latte ($6.50) which had strong aromatic notes and it was abit fruity even. Just the right amount of milk, this was an enjoyable cup! The ceramic cup given was also really pretty.
I like how they have a good number of art pieces around that added to the chill vibes they provided! Really does make you feel relaxed.
This is quite a popular cafe, so do note that they limit dining time to about an hour! This is still good for a short chill conversation with your loved ones, or short pause from your daily activities.
Will be back when I'm around in the area!
It's been some time since I've been to Chomp Chomp Food Centre, and I feel like the prices have risen quite a bit since ๐ซ wonder if it's because it has become much more touristy that before ๐ Nonetheless, the food here is still pretty good! Here's what I've got:
Hokkien Mee ($5 medium portion) from Chia Keng Fried Hokkien Mee - many people don't seem to stand by this, but this portion we had was delicious! The portion may be smaller than usual, but it was packed with seafood flavour with every bite. There wasn't much alkaline flavour and it was starchy in a nice way. Prawns were a miss but the pork lard pieces were just glorious with the noodles ๐
Sambal Stingray ($20 medium portion) from Hai Wei Yuan - may be expensive, but they did give quite meaty pieces. There was little fishy odour and the meat was flaky, juicy and smoky! Sambal was not really spicy, but flavourful. Good enough to share among 3!
Oyster Omelette ($9 medium portion) from Ang Sa Lee - quite decent, the oysters were plump and fresh and there was alot more egg than flour in this rendition! Chilli was okay, just wished it was more savoury.
Pork and Chicken Satay and Chicken Wings from Traditional Hai Nam Fang - now these stole our hearts ๐ the satay meat were so smoky, flavourful and tender ๐ฅน perfect with the peanut pineapple satay sauce given. The chicken wings were also well flavourful and smoky too! Definitely a good sharing dish here!
Somehow drinks are in enormous portions ๐ this can be a place to consider having a good dinner with friends! Although it can be abit inconvenient to get to ๐
Now this is a hidden dessert gem everyone should know! Just right outside the food republic vivocity lies @little_creamery , a humble gelato shop selling really great waffles with delicious gelato flavours.
We had the Nian Gao Waffles with Houjicha Mochi and Ube gelato ($15) and they made us so happy ๐ฅน the Nian Gao Waffles had the most wonderful crisp exterior, yet revealing a soft chewy interior within. The buttery taste of the waffle was very inviting too! We both agreed that it was one of the best gelato waffles we've had! There was quite a bit of Nian Gao within too.
Now to the gelatos, the Houjicha Mochi gelato was very rich in aromatic roasted green tea flavour. It wasn't too sweet and in fact you can taste the bitterness towards the end! There was quite abit of mochi within too! Our only concern was that it was quite grainy.
The Ube flavour was very natural tasting, with aromatic sweet potato flavours coming in quite smoothly. I like how it was creamy and paired with the waffles well ๐
Thank you @wantwoeatsg for inviting and @little_creamery for the wonderful waffles and gelato ๐ This will be our dessert place whenever we are here in Vivocity!
