Brussels Beer Cafe Setiawalk

It was Saturday night, hubby wanted to buy Sweet Montage Handmade Pudding from Setiawalk Puchong, so we decided to have dinner at Brussels beer cafe. In fact, we wanted to try out this restaurant after so many times hanging out at Setiawalk, finally, here we are. 

We have to choose a seat outside because no table available inside. No choice, we have chosen a table under the fan because the weather is SO HOT! 

Normally we seldom order drinks in restaurant, but due to the hot weather, we ordered a glass of ice lemon tea, follow by Brussels style pork knuckle (half portion) and carbonara pasta. 

When the food is served, I didn't expect the pork knuckle is already cut into pieces. At the bottom of the meat they have sautéed potatoes and mushroom, served with the brown sauce. Let's start with the pork knuckle, it was totally disappointed because the meat is "dry" and cold, so we have to pour all the brown sauce on it. Well, the meat itself was a bit "tasteless" as well as the sauce, I was expecting something better from the crispy skin. Oh dear, yes, it was crispy but too salty. 

Well, the carbonara, this is always my favorite choice of pasta. However, the carbonara they served looked good but it is also salty, I couldn't taste the cheese at all. The spaghetti was a bit "hard" still, it should be cooked for little longer would be perfect. 

Overall we were disappointed with the food we had although we felt so FULL.  

After we got back home, I felt so thirsty and can't stop drinking water. And yeah, I wake up with a puffy eye this morning. :(  

 

Here's the bill. The disappointment make us feel that the food is a bit overpriced. 

You may have a look to their menu at www.brusselsbeercafe.com
They have 7 branches in Malaysia. All details are stated in the website. 

yay...souvenir again

It's a busy week for me, 30th June is approaching, 2 quarters in yr 2015 just passed in the blink of an eye. Some of my friends & family are going for holiday and short getaways to relax and reward themselves...and I feel grateful that I'm getting souvenirs again :)

Souvenirs from Taiwan 

  

Here's the snacks that that going to accompany me for this week.

Nom Nom...taste not bad!

(Left) What?!! Plaster + Chocolate? oh yes, that's chocolate, kind of weird idea. 

(Right) What's that? Minyak angin? lol...oh no, that's chocolate too

(Left) I like this bamboo peanut, it's convenient to have it in small packet. It reminds me of MAS salted peanut. Gonna grab some during my trip next month ... hehe

(Right) I have no idea what it is...gonna try it when I'm in the mood :P

Ooo... Mochi Mochi...Green tea flavor and another box is mix flavors. Well, I still prefer the Japanese mochi.

(silent...)...ok, It looks so "real" from far, yet, it is NOT the one in my mind, it's marshmallow...lol...

Eu Yan Sang Member's Day 2015

19-21 Jun -It's Eu Yan Sang (EYS) member's day. Went to EYS yesterday night for last minute shopping, wow, there were many last minute shoppers too. 

At first, only both essence of chicken and bak foong pills in my shopping list, but end up grabbing some more other products, including the PWP (Purchase with purchase) products that I hesitated.

Here's the good deals: 

1) Essence of chicken with Ginkgo biloba extract - RM 120 for 4boxes 
    (Normal member price is RM 42.29)

2) Bak Foong Pills - RM 166.21 for 2 boxes 
    (Normal member price is RM 98.69)

For every purchase of RM 100 can get 1x PWP item. Here's 3 items I have selected:

1) HoneyMart Manuka Honey MGO 100 (250gm) @ RM 60  
    (Normal member price  RM 82.57)

2) Ba Zhen soup @ RM 16.80 
    (Normal member price RM 23)

3) HoneyMart Euphoria Longana Honey 500g @ RM 26.90 
    (Normal member price  RM 37.26) 

Additional items bought: (Price after 20% discount)

1) Red Bean 100gm - RM 4.06
2) Shen Shai Dried Longan 200gm - RM 12
3) Red Dates Seedless (No sulpur) 500gm - RM 21.20 
4) Apricot kernel @ Bitter Almond? 100gm - RM 4.80
5) Luo Han Guo (Siraitia Grosvenorii) 3pcs - RM 7.20 

** All the price stated above are inclusive 6% of GST 

I'm not a regular customer of EYS, the deals during member's day is still consider good because normal member discount is only 5%. Normally they have better deals for selected items during Chinese New Year, Mother's/Father's day, birthday offer and member card renewal promotion. 

If you are not free to drop by at the shop, you can place order in their website http://www.euyansang.com.my/, for purchase above RM 80, you will get free delivery.


 
However there are 2 types of online account member:- 

- Free member - You can place order based on the product normal price

 OR

- Pay RM 15 as Eu Rewards member - You can get 5% discount for their normal price items. (Membership is renewable every 1 or 2 years at your option - cost is RM 12 or deduct 600 Eu porints)

* Difference between 1 & 2 yrs renewal is you will not receive any paper mailing for the updates from EYS. All will be sent via SMS or email. 


If you are already Eu Rewards Member without online account, just click "Activate my account now." button in the website, then key in your IC number, email address and password to activate the account. It's so easy!

 Enjoy shopping :)

Caffeine souvenir?

Someone bought me souvenirs from Japan which is not in my wish list - Coffee & Green tea powder. I remember I didn't tell her that I need "caffeine", I just told her I want banana, Tokyo banana =P But it's alright, I'm still getting my banana souvenir, just wonder how would be the taste of this DYDO brand coffee. 

Will add in my comments in this post after I've tried it. :) Stay tuned~

Tried the small Dydo blend coffee today (25/6), taste nothing special, like normal canned coffee :)

My new buddy - Thermomix TM 31

"Hi everyone, here's my new best buddy Ms. Thermy, she is version TM31  =) "

Thermomix TM31

Yeah, I know it's a machine. Why do I call her my best buddy? Well, before she became my buddy, I saw what others introduce her as "The world's smallest and smartest kitchen", "All in one kitchen machine", "My German maid"...etc.

I was curious, smallest kitchen? maid? 

After explored and studied about Thermomix, I joined one of the demo session organized by a local sales person. Guess what, I confirm the purchase just right after the demo. Actually I have already felt so tempted to buy Thermomix before attending the demo. Just I was a bit hesitated to spend a few thousands ringgit for it. Therefore, I've spent almost a month ++ to study the reviews, looking at the food that "produced" by this machine. Then the decision is made. 

Unforgettable durian ice-cream at Inside Scoop

It's durian season!!! You will spot a lot of durian open air stalls around, and normally in PJ, people will think of SS2 durian stalls. Sis and I were actually craving for ice cream at night and Inside Scoop was our choice. We were wondering, do they have durian flavor today?

Once we get to the counter, oh yes, YES, we spotted the DURIAN flavor. Automatically it's in our list without trying. You can actually try the flavors before order, the staffs are friendly, so do not feel shy to ask. 

Since they are famous with their waffle, we were so lucky to get the last waffle order of the day, phew~ sometimes it can be sold out very early. 3 flavors have been ordered, Durian+Pistachio+Peanut butter cup

Waffle with ice-cream (Triple) cost RM 22.50, for premium flavor such as durian & peanut butter cup, have to add extra RM 1.50 each. 

This durian flavor had already win both of our heart, in terms of texture and taste. It was so rich and natural. Of course the waffle became so wonderful with the peanut butter cup on it. Although we regret to order 2 scoop of durian flavor, Pistachio in fact also a guaranteed choice :) 

We will be back again for you...DURIAN!!!

Address: No.27, USJ Taipan, Jalan USJ 10/1E, Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Phone: 03-80814735
Facebook: Inside Scoop USJ Taipan

My dinner at Alessio, Publika Mall

This is an Asian fusion & Italian restaurant. Just thought of trying out their food since I saw they have quite a nice ambiance. 

As we were hungry, without thinking much, we ordered spaghetti and burger individually. Taste was average, the burger set may not sufficient for "big eater" :P Price wise - I would say you can just expect to pay for it as it's in Publika mall, unless you are going for their lunch promotions set meal. Just visit their Facebook  for the promotion details :) 
 

Address: A2-G2-09, Publika Mall, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone:+60 3-6211 2838

Meltz Cafe SS15 Subang - Dessert time

Both my sisters are here and no doubt, these few days will be my "fattening" moment because we will be hunting for nice food and desserts. 

We went to Meltz cafe for "supper", saw some recommendation from the web and would like to try it out. 

Address: No. 41 (GF), Jalan SS15/4B, Section 15 Subang Jaya, Selangor 
HP: 013-2076013 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/meltzcafe 

It was already 9pm+, and here's our orders: 

Matcha Green Tea Latte RM 10
Berry Berry Yogurt Drink RM 10
Fruit Waffle RM 21
MexiCrunch RM 16

Sounds good? Let's have a look to the photos :)

Quite a nice ambiance, you need to order the food from the front counter and pay first. 
Wifi password is printed in the receipt.  

Green Tea Macha

Berry Berry Yogurt Drink - I like this!

Nice chips, big sausage ...burp...

A little big below my expectation. The waffle was a bit hard and cold. I was expecting more dark chocolate topping actually. 

Overall we were OK with the food, but most important is we spent quality time together. 

And, I will be coming back again to try their spaghetti... looks yummy :)

Life is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

1st time with TGV beanie seat

I know it's now school holiday, and I also know it's Friday, but I just can't wait to watch Jurassic World! 

Finally I've decided to go for beanie seat instead of Luxe, and surprisingly the hall is almost full, most of them are kids. I'm just thinking, the kids nowadays are so blessed to enjoy such a luxury entertainment. (I guess some would agree with me?) 

The seats cost RM 50/pair - 2 seats.  Maybe I should show the picture of beanie seat.

Ta da....

Yes, it is quite comfortable and spacious. However, I realized not all the seats are "comfortable" enough because we could not lay our head down. 

Here's the trailer for Jurassic World.  

Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, BD Wong and Irrfan Khann

Ikea - everybody's favourite place?

It's school holiday now, I wanted to get something from IKEA to decorate the room yesterday. I wonder, ummm...it's weekday, may not be so crowded as weekend. Without any hesitation, I've decided to head to IKEA after my lunch. 

Phew...I managed to get a parking space just in 3 mins. Well, there were still a lot of visitors around, mostly are family, but it was not as crowded as weekend. I was relieved because I don't have to squeeze with others. Well, when I have chosen all that I wanted, that's time to pick up the items. OMG, I saw the queue at the counters which even longer than weekend. 

Looks like IKEA is one of the places that attract Malaysian to hang out with friends and family, and not only to shop, they also famous with their swedish-style restaurant and please expect to queue if you want to go there. Price is reasonable. 

You can get 3 hours free parking if you spend in IKEA. (Exclude restaurant). Just present your parking ticket at the counter and you will still need to validate your ticket at the parking machine before you leave. 

Store opening hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9.30am - 10pm
Fri - Sun, eve & on public holidays: 9.30am - 11pm

Restaurant opening hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9am - 9.30pm
Fri - Sun, eve & on public holidays: 9am - 10.30pm
Breakfast is from 9 - 11am 

Address:
No.2 Jalan PJU 7/2,
Mutiara Damansara,
47800 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Phone:
+(603) 7726 7777

Email:
customerservice.ikeamy@ikano.asia  

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