Okay, I know this is starting to sound like a love letter but you have to understand that I am absolutely love coffee. I like walking into cafes where the first thing I smell is their coffee beans. I like smelling coffee beans samples and believe it or not, I can have coffee at night and still be able to sleep. Sometimes my dependence on coffee for me operate as a functioning human being went as much as three cups daily. I am trying to cut down now by pacing my drink throughout the day.
Monday, December 30, 2019
[Review] Philips 3100 series Automatic Espresso Machine
Owning an actual coffee machine has been a lifelong dream of mine. I even googled up barista courses to justify owning one at home but when I found out much a machine cost, it was back to cafe hopping. Then the Philips 3100 series Automatic Espresso Machine entered my life and it was life-changing.
Okay, I know this is starting to sound like a love letter but you have to understand that I am absolutely love coffee. I like walking into cafes where the first thing I smell is their coffee beans. I like smelling coffee beans samples and believe it or not, I can have coffee at night and still be able to sleep. Sometimes my dependence on coffee for me operate as a functioning human being went as much as three cups daily. I am trying to cut down now by pacing my drink throughout the day.
Okay, I know this is starting to sound like a love letter but you have to understand that I am absolutely love coffee. I like walking into cafes where the first thing I smell is their coffee beans. I like smelling coffee beans samples and believe it or not, I can have coffee at night and still be able to sleep. Sometimes my dependence on coffee for me operate as a functioning human being went as much as three cups daily. I am trying to cut down now by pacing my drink throughout the day.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
6 Travel OOTDs under RM100 from Jalan Jalan Japan
I am a huge advocate of preloved/bundle shopping. There is always something so thrilling about finding something of value for a steal. I first learnt of the concept during my magazine days nine odd years ago from our beauty writer but never imagined I would be so into it like I am now.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Brew Cafe-Style Coffee at Home With Philips
If you have been reading my blog for a while and following my IG, then you would know that I live and breathe coffee. I drink so much coffee that my blood might be coffee. It has long been a dream of mine to own a coffee machine but never got around to doing so because I was broke af intimidated by all the fancy terms of how to brew the perfect cup of coffee.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
#GrabPay Cashless Challenge: I went Cashless for a Week
As the title indicated, I went cashless for one week as part of a challenge issued to me by the peeps at GrabPay. And let's just say...it wasn't as bad or as easy as it seemed. Perplexed? Yeah, that was me during that whole one week.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
2020's Top Biodynamic Wineries in New South Wales
Planning your next travel plan around food has always been the norm with Malaysian travellers, where the taste of a place helps shape the entire experience of a destination. With an increasing emphasis placed on sustainable food and conscious consumption, we wanted to highlight a few biodynamic wineries in New South Wales that would be perfect places to visit next year!
Saturday, December 7, 2019
The Body Shop Christmas Collection 2019
It's that time of the year and the atmosphere at Fahrenheit 88 shopping malls is looking a lot like Christmas. This year The Body Shop is proud to collaborate with Fahrenheit 88 to take the grand entrance with the theme #DreamBig #F88DazzlingChristmas. This means that the Body Shop has brought in a myriad of its Christmas packages, gifts and three seasonal ranges to suit the occasion. Also as part of their empowerment movement, The Body Shop is helping girls around the world to dream big rather than being what they were told they should be.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Realme X2 Pro (RM2,399) Now in Malaysia
Officially recognised as the World's Fastest-Growing Smartphone Brand in 2019 by Counterpoint, realme has launched its latest and most highly anticipated smartphone into the Malaysian market - the realme X2 Pro. Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, it features a 7nm process and Adreno 640 GPU allowing the processor work 15% faster graphics rendering than the Snapdragon 855. It guarantees real visual sense and advanced 3D image rendering for a better gaming experience.
The Grand Opening Of XiaoLongKan’s Flagship Store, Bukit Bintang
Hidden yet not quite in the heart of the city, the flagship restaurant of XiaoLongKan is located just off the main road of Bukit Bintang, near the crossroads of Pavilion, Starhill Gallery and Fahrenheit 88. Hiding it can be a challenge but that's just half the fun of this hotpot place that just held its grand opening last month.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
A&W is Back with More AWesomeness!
A&W has always had a strong affinity among Malaysians who grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. Many of us have grown up with birthday parties at their outlets with Rooty® The Great Root Bear and have spent a lot of time at A&W after school and in the evenings for the yummilicious RB Float.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
[Food Review] Christmas Buffet Spread at Four Seasons KL
Christmas is just around the corner and I bet you must be wondering what special Christmas offerings are out there for that special occasion. Enter the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur. Right in the heart of the city itself and neighbour to Petronas Twin Towers, Four Seasons is set to offer an extravagant buffet of sorts to grace Christmas.
If you have the perception that buffet meals tend to be lackluster in choice or quality, then rest assured that you will find none of that sorts at the Four Seasons' Curate restaurant. Because ensuring that its spread is simply top notch is the primary concern of their chefs. And I am not saying that because I got to join the Four Seasons team for a sneak preview of their Christmas spread. I am saying it as a genuine lover of buffets and Christmas.
If you have the perception that buffet meals tend to be lackluster in choice or quality, then rest assured that you will find none of that sorts at the Four Seasons' Curate restaurant. Because ensuring that its spread is simply top notch is the primary concern of their chefs. And I am not saying that because I got to join the Four Seasons team for a sneak preview of their Christmas spread. I am saying it as a genuine lover of buffets and Christmas.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
ISETAN The Japan Store KL - Refreshed and Updated
Refreshed, revived and rejuvenated were exactly ISETAN The Japan Store at Lot 10 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur was at its reopening on 28 November 2019. By continuing to combine Japan's best in fashion, accessories and food with a kaleidoscope of categories, the store aims to bring more comprehensive offerings to shoppers, locals and tourist alike. And just in time for Christmas too!
Friday, November 29, 2019
ANA Hello Blue Sale includes Free Domestic Flights
Ohayo, Japan friends!
I have news! All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, is holding its limited “HELLO BLUE SALE”. The sale will run from 29 Nov to 3 Dec, 2019 and features an addition of free* domestic flight within Japan when purchased with an applicable international ticket.
This means you can make like a Tania and fly to Tokyo to Hokkaido back to Tokyo then to Okinawa and finally to Nagoya! Or something like that. Because that's exactly what I did for my three months in Japan in 2018.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Starbucks Malaysia Celebrates 300th Store Opening At Bukit Bintang Junction
At what point is having too many outlets in the same vicinity too much? Apparently in Starbucks' case, there is no such things as they have just recently opened its 300th store in Malaysia.
Located in the epicenter of fashion and culture, Starbucks Reserve Bukit Bintang Junction is poised to connect Malaysians with quality coffee through a unique human experience. This literally means there are three Starbucks in the radius of Bukit Bintang and not counting the one at Pavillion and Berjaya Times Square.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Kyushu: Kumamoto - Shimabara, Nagasaki by Ferry
If you're planning to travel to Nagasaki from Kumamoto or vice versa, there are several ways you can go about this. The first is by car but as you have to go around Ariake Sea, the drive will take you back up North towards Fukuoka before heading across Saga Prefecture to Nagasaki. With the toll roads, it can take up 3 - 4 hours. The second alternative is by train which follows the same route as the car but requires changing trains in between. And finally, the third method is by ferry which is what I will be talking about in this post.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
AirAsia X is flying from KL to Okinawa (via Taipei)!
Starting 22 January 2020, AirAsia X will be flying into Naha Okinawa, the southern most prefecture of Japan. The four times weekly service via Taipei will be AirAsia’s sixth international destination in Japan, after Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Nagoya (via Bangkok).
I have stayed at Okinawa for three weeks. If I had to describe the island, I would say, if Malaysia and Japan had a baby, it would look like Okinawa. With a tropical climate closer to ours and a food cuisine impacted by Americans and Taiwan, the culture there reminded me ever much of Malaysia. Minus our teh-tarik sea waters. Theirs is pristine blue and absolutely beautiful.
You can read my postings on Okinawa here.
AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail says, “Our rapid expansion into Japan continues following the launch of services to Fukuoka and Tokyo Narita earlier this year. Okinawa is an island paradise that offers a different Japanese experience for leisure travellers, including white sandy beaches with clear blue waters, some of the world’s most famous diving spots and unique Ryukyuan cuisine."
Guests from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their one hour fifteen minutes stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.
Okinawa is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures comprising 160 islands in the East China Sea. With its unique cultural heritage and local cuisine, Okinawa has long been a holiday destination for the Japanese, while its subtropical climate, coral-fringed waters and relaxed way of life attract throngs of international tourists looking for an alternative to the hustle-bustle of major cities in mainland Japan.
For the latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia) and Instagram (instagram.com/AirAsia).
I have stayed at Okinawa for three weeks. If I had to describe the island, I would say, if Malaysia and Japan had a baby, it would look like Okinawa. With a tropical climate closer to ours and a food cuisine impacted by Americans and Taiwan, the culture there reminded me ever much of Malaysia. Minus our teh-tarik sea waters. Theirs is pristine blue and absolutely beautiful.
You can read my postings on Okinawa here.
AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail says, “Our rapid expansion into Japan continues following the launch of services to Fukuoka and Tokyo Narita earlier this year. Okinawa is an island paradise that offers a different Japanese experience for leisure travellers, including white sandy beaches with clear blue waters, some of the world’s most famous diving spots and unique Ryukyuan cuisine."
Guests from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha are not required to obtain a visa during their one hour fifteen minutes stopover in Taipei and may return to their seats after clearing a quick security check of their carry-on bags and inflight belongings.
Okinawa is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures comprising 160 islands in the East China Sea. With its unique cultural heritage and local cuisine, Okinawa has long been a holiday destination for the Japanese, while its subtropical climate, coral-fringed waters and relaxed way of life attract throngs of international tourists looking for an alternative to the hustle-bustle of major cities in mainland Japan.
For the latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia) and Instagram (instagram.com/AirAsia).
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Go Explore with Zouba Today
Travelers are always looking for unique, fresh experiences when hitting the road. Whether you’re journeying alone or with loved ones, forays into unknown lands often entail new experiences. However, the pre-travel preparation can be tedious, given the range of options and adventures available at your destination. Zouba, a new online marketplace for discovering and booking tours and activities, aims help them discover and book the experiences they seek.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
10 Restaurant in New South Wales to curb that Malaysian food cravings
Let's be honest. Malaysian food is just one of those cuisines you just can't get enough of. Case-in-point - UK Man Casually Travels 9,600KM to KL Because He Was Craving His Favourite Nasi Lemak Ayam.
For Malaysians travelling abroad, nothing can cure homesickness as quickly as an authentic Laksa or a fragrant and perfectly fried Nasi Lemak. With this in mind, Destination New South Wales has curated a list of the top 10 Malaysian restaurants in the region for Malaysian travellers to experience a taste of home.
For Malaysians travelling abroad, nothing can cure homesickness as quickly as an authentic Laksa or a fragrant and perfectly fried Nasi Lemak. With this in mind, Destination New South Wales has curated a list of the top 10 Malaysian restaurants in the region for Malaysian travellers to experience a taste of home.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Guardian X Tokidoki debuts Limited Edition Travel Bags
Travel fans of the kawaii can go crazy with the recent announcement of Guardian Malaysia's collaboration with internationally recognised and iconic lifestyle brand tokidoki and the launching of its Guardian Exclusive tokidoki Travel Series at discounted prices beginning 31 October until 31 December 2019 in all Guardian stores.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
[Miyazaki, Kyushu] Takachiho Beef at Nagomi [高千穂牛レストラン 和(なごみ)]
When I was doing my Kyushu homework, one name popped up consistently and that name was Nagomi - a restaurant/butcher shop in Takachiho that specialises in Grad 4 Miyazaki beef. I was intrigued and hungry because each article and vlog kept describing the beef as melt-in-your mouth delicious.
So naturally I planned an excursion out to Takachiho on my recent Kyushu trip and pencilled Nagomi in for a 12pm lunch for fear of the crowd. Mind you it rained the whole day when we were there so my morning plans around the Takachiho Gorge were cut short and we headed to Nagomi as soon as it opened. Plus I was exhausted from the 2 hours drive so a break was needed.
Monday, November 4, 2019
SOCAR #NightCravings Is Back For Your Next Supper Adventure
What Malaysian wouldn't venture far and wide for food? Our quest for food continues to be made easier by our local favourites often available 24/7. If you are an adventurous supper food hunter, chances are that distance will not be an issue when you want to venture out of your housing area.
After my adventureous photography session hopping across Putrajaya, the hunger pangs kicked and I instantaneously cramped my friends into my Socar ride and drove to MyPizzaLab for some good fancy pizza and boba tea.
After my adventureous photography session hopping across Putrajaya, the hunger pangs kicked and I instantaneously cramped my friends into my Socar ride and drove to MyPizzaLab for some good fancy pizza and boba tea.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Starbucks Christmas 2019 come early on 5 Nov
Keep merry and drink coffee because the seasonal Starbucks Christmas 2019 range has landed in Malaysia! Mark the date for 5 Nov to drop by Starbucks outlets nationwide to check out a wide range of merchandises, food and of course, the Christmassy drinks.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Malaysia's First 64MP Quad Camera with Realme XT launch
Introducing the latest phone in Malaysia to house a 64MP quad camera - the Realme XT. If you think the Realme 5 Pro was impressive then this camera phone is a cut above its predecessor. The Realme XT model gives the user - the freedom to express
their creativity through photography as it is equipped with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 712
and 64MP ultra high-resolution sensor with the addition of Tetracell and 3D HDR technology.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Kumamoto, Kyushu [Day 2] - Kumamoto and Miyazaki in One Day
Let's face it. When travelling, there will be the sunny days when everything goes as planned and there will be rainy days when everything just falls apart and leaves you soaking wet on the sidewalk. The second day of my Kyushu trip was the latter. Quite literally.
This day was the wettest day of my entire trip and it was also the one day when we had the most outdoor activities in the outskirts of Kumamoto and Miyazaki. I could have cancelled everything but decided ya know what, we have the car, let's just head out and see how the weather holds up.
This day was the wettest day of my entire trip and it was also the one day when we had the most outdoor activities in the outskirts of Kumamoto and Miyazaki. I could have cancelled everything but decided ya know what, we have the car, let's just head out and see how the weather holds up.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
[App Review] Finding Instagrammable Spots in Putrajaya with SoCar
Turkey. Japan. Morocco. Heck even Singapore - All of these travel destinations are known for having some of the most picturesque locations ever to grace Instagram. Which is a shame because Kuala Lumpur too has its fair of stunning locations (that isn't the Batu Caves, KL Tower, Twin Towers and Dataran Merdeka) - they just haven't been discovered.
So together my Volkswagen Polo from Socar, let me take you on a drive to one of Kuala Lumpur's hidden gems when it comes to Instagrammable spots - Putrajaya. You must be thinking, "Eh Putrajaya? Isn't it just government buildings? Got things to see meh?" Well, wonder no more because here is my list of 5 Instagrammable spots in Putrajaya (and all within driving distance of each other)
So together my Volkswagen Polo from Socar, let me take you on a drive to one of Kuala Lumpur's hidden gems when it comes to Instagrammable spots - Putrajaya. You must be thinking, "Eh Putrajaya? Isn't it just government buildings? Got things to see meh?" Well, wonder no more because here is my list of 5 Instagrammable spots in Putrajaya (and all within driving distance of each other)
Saturday, October 19, 2019
[Food Review] Gin Rik Sha Restaurant, Bukit Damansara
When I first mentioned this restaurant to my friend Elie, her immediate response was... "Oh, I am up for Japanese food!" The second time I brought it up, she decided it was Korean before a quick Google search quickly corrected her. "What, it's Indian?"
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Slowing myopia in children with Hoya's MiyoSmart spectacle lens
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
You're Invited to Magnum Mansion!
Calling all Pleasure Seekers! Kuala Lumpur is about to get indulgent, as the first-ever Magnum Mansion makes its way to Malaysian shores. Inspired by the brand’s latest limited-edition ice cream, Magnum Macadamia Salted Caramel, the Magnum Mansion will take consumers through a multi-sensorial experience of the ultimate Magnum pleasure.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte finally in Malaysia
Everytime October comes around, there will be the same hue and cry from Starbucks fans in Malaysia. The same demand for the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte often made available annually in Australia. After so long, Starbucks is officially bringing its much-anticipated Pumpkin Spice Latte o Malaysia , finally fulfilling decades of Malaysians’ call for the most essential coffee beverage of the season
Aka now everyone can be a basic bitch.
Aka now everyone can be a basic bitch.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The all new Starhill - Home of The Tastemakers coming in 2021
The iconic Starhill Gallery, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s famous shopping belt Bukit Bintang, is currently undergoing a transformation and will be fully renamed as The Starhill come 2021.
Monday, October 7, 2019
[Race Review] KLSCM 2019 Half Marathon: Chasing that Pacer Balloon
2.5km into the race, I turned the corner into Jalan Raja Abdullah and I could see those two giant yellow balloons bopping up and down in the air ahead of me. At this point everyone around me started speeding up, trying to overtake the 3:00 hours pacers. I did too even though the Chinese in me had already done the maths and I knew if I held my current pace, I would eventually overtake them anyway.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Debutant Victor Kipchirchir from Kenya clinched maiden KLSCM title
Dataran Merdeka was awash in blue when 40,000 runners took part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2019 today. The 11th edition of the premier distance running event in Malaysia also saw YB Syed Saddiq, Minister of Youth and Sports, make his debut in the event by participating in the Half Marathon category. Also present were YB Khalid Samad, Minister of Federal Territories and YB, Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industries, who also took part in the Half Marathon.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Review
Taking a leap from the Realme 3 series, Realme is introducing the Realme 5 Pro into the Malaysian market with the entrance of its first ever quad camera phone and the world's first ever 48MP Quad Camera in its price segment. Thanks to the peeps at Realme, I got a firsthand look at the new addition to their collection, the stunning Crystal Green Realme 5 Pro.
Friday, September 27, 2019
BNM Museum and Art Gallery's Art Bazaar 2019 [30 Sep - 6 Oct]
After being given a new lease of life in 2016, the 4th edition of the Art Bazaar, a showcase of new and emerging artists, is back this year. In previous years, the Art Bazaar has centred on art made by differently-abled and women artists. This year, the Art Bazaar is featuring artists from a diverse set of
backgrounds and skills. The types of art this year include landscape, architecture, nature, figurative, calligraphy, print, quilling, abstract and many more.
backgrounds and skills. The types of art this year include landscape, architecture, nature, figurative, calligraphy, print, quilling, abstract and many more.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Zafigox 2019: For Women by Women
Founded by Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, ZafigoX, the highly-anticipated two-day annual event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Hannah Yeoh in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
Brought to you by AirAsia and Zafigo, the third instalment of the women-only travel event returned better and bolder with a diverse group of 26 extraordinary women (and 1 man), travel experts and service providers; as well as exciting opportunities to discover new travel experiences and destinations, participate in workshops and discussions, and learn how to travel smart and savvy.
Brought to you by AirAsia and Zafigo, the third instalment of the women-only travel event returned better and bolder with a diverse group of 26 extraordinary women (and 1 man), travel experts and service providers; as well as exciting opportunities to discover new travel experiences and destinations, participate in workshops and discussions, and learn how to travel smart and savvy.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Kitkat Chocolatory Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary With The Launch Of Kitkat Roti Canai and Curry!
Malaysia’s leading chocolate confectionery brand – KITKAT and its flagship store KITKAT Chocolatory, the first ever customised chocolate experience in South East Asia celebrates its 3rd year anniversary with the launch of KITKAT Roti Canai and Curry as well as other specially curated Malaysian-inspired flavours in conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Day!
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Unboxing the Realme 5 Pro - First 48MP Quad Camera with VOOC
So last month I was invited to attend a mysterious briefing at the Realme office. It turned out the nice people at Realme heard that I have been stuck with the same phone for the past 3 years and decided to provide me with one.
So here's me unboxing the new Realme 5 Pro which hasn't been released in Malaysia yet.
The Realme 5 Pro will be launched on 3 October so stay tune for my review video/blog (I haven't decided yet)
So here's me unboxing the new Realme 5 Pro which hasn't been released in Malaysia yet.
The Realme 5 Pro will be launched on 3 October so stay tune for my review video/blog (I haven't decided yet)
Monday, September 23, 2019
Fukuoka, Kyushu [Day 1] - Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Starbucks and Ichiran Ramen
With a car, the skies is the limited when it comes to exploring Kyushu. After a red eye flight into Fukuoka, I quickly bundled my family into our rented car and was cruising along the highway to our first stop of the trip - Dazaifu Tenmengu Shrine.
There was ample parking in the vicinity but can be hard to find even with Waze and the GPS. Our GPS took us down a tiny path that our car could barely pass through. But in the end, I parked at a lot that was JYP 500 per entry and just a short walk away to the bus station. Amazingly, the parking lot operated on a honour system and I only had to drop the payment into the unguarded metal box provided. Japan was amazing.
There was ample parking in the vicinity but can be hard to find even with Waze and the GPS. Our GPS took us down a tiny path that our car could barely pass through. But in the end, I parked at a lot that was JYP 500 per entry and just a short walk away to the bus station. Amazingly, the parking lot operated on a honour system and I only had to drop the payment into the unguarded metal box provided. Japan was amazing.
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Fukuoka, Japan
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
3-in-1 Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua
From sweeping to mopping to dusting and just tidying up, keeping the house clean can almost amount to a full-time job. One that remains unappreciated even until today. I am sure many ladies would agree. I remember reading up on menial workload, something that doesn't require training or skills to perform and thus deemed unimportant. But someone needs to do it.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Kings Hall by Cafe in a Box, Section 13 PJ
This was one of the few places I wished had opened when I was working at Blu Inc Media a long time ago. A nice coffee specialist cafe right in the backyard of the office. Kings Hall is the latest addition to the rapidly revamping Section 13 industrial area. Taking up the space next to the SportsCity Futsal Court, the cafe boasts its own parking lot and coffee roastery by Toothless Coffee Roaster.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
realme from Dual to Quad Camera
realme Malaysia emerged victorious on Lazada 9.9 sale as the No.1 best selling smartphone brand yesterday. During the sale period, realme’s flagship device realme 3 Pro (4+64GB) was offered exclusively for Lazada shoppers at only RM 699.
Apart from that, realme’s value king the realme C2 (2+16GB) was sold at an affordable price of RM 299 on Crazy Brand Mega Offer on Lazada 9.9 sale. If you need any more convincing to consider realme as your next phone, then keep on reading for this new bit of news from overseas!
“At realme, we believe in offering the best product with the best value for our fans. Together with Lazada, we have achieved another record breaking milestone with our devices being the best selling smartphone brand on Lazada 9.9 Sale yesterday. We are proud to be partnering with Lazada to reach out to more Malaysian fans in giving them access to realme’s leap-forward technology,” said Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia.
Apart from that, realme’s value king the realme C2 (2+16GB) was sold at an affordable price of RM 299 on Crazy Brand Mega Offer on Lazada 9.9 sale. If you need any more convincing to consider realme as your next phone, then keep on reading for this new bit of news from overseas!
Miwa Haruka x Kei-Chan AniManGaki 2019 stickers
Animangaki 2019 maybe over but it doesn't mean you have to wait until next year for your dosage of the adorable mascot, Kei-chan! In commemoration of AniManGaki 2019, Milkcananime drew a pack of "Miwa Haruka & Kei-Chan" stickers that is available for download. Miwa, a farmgirl who loves animals was so excited to meet him. It seems they get along pretty well!
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Catch the Rugby World Cup at Hilton Hotel
In Malaysia, the second thing that is possibly more unifying than food is the love of sports. The Rugby World Cup 2019 will be the ninth Rugby World Cup that will be kicking off on 20 September 2019 in Japan. A first in Asia, make it a celebration you will remember by cheering on your favourite team with your family, while enjoying the great beer deals by Hilton hotels in Malaysia.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Guardian Most Voted Brands (MVB) Award 2019 - Hunt, Vote and Win!
Now it it's 20th consecutive year, the Guardian's Most Voted Brands (MVB) Awards is back once again! Starting from today until 29 September 2019, Guardian Malaysia customers across the nation will have the chance to vote for their favourite health and beauty brands and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM40,000!
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
[App Review] Skipping Queues with QueQ
In case you haven't noticed, Malaysians love to queue. We will queue for good food, hipster cafes, over-priced limited edition UT shirts, sneakers and even a McDonald toy. We are undoubtedly a very patient lot but let's face it. When waiting in line, we are literally wasting away precious time that could be used for something else.
Case in point, queueing for food. Take Korean chicken specialist, Kfry in 1Utama for example. I remember walking past it several times when I was shopping there and there was always long line outside it for lunch and dinner. Of course I was intrigued because if there is a queue, it must be good.
And it was.
A quick glance around the crowded restaurant told us that their signature cheesy fried chicken bumbuk was the thing to order. We went with the honey mustard flavour in anticipation of the cheesiness and was treated to a show of the oozing mozzarella cheese being melted and wrapped around the boneless fried chicken by the staff. To keep the freshness and texture of the cheese, half the chicken would wrapped up first and once you're ready, the staff will come back and do the second half.
Another dish I recommend was the Ju Meok Bap aka korean rice balls. We ordered the ham and cheese mix and once again, the staff helped us mix and roll it up into mini bite-size balls. I personally found it to be so yummy with its explosion of flavours and textures that I ended up taking home the leftovers. The rice balls was perfect as a snack.
The sizing at KFry are massive and if shared between 4-5 people, the bill works out to be quite reasonable and you get to try out a lot of different dishes. The Tteokbokki came with a generous portion of seafood, cheese (yes, more cheese!) and between the three of us and the aforementioned dishes, could not be finished in one sitting. This also was packed and taken home. Having anticipated the consquence of their portion sizes, Kfry was ready with containers for us to take home our food. Maybe if you're planning to eat here in future, bring along your own containers :)
Now what would dinner be without dessert. No matter how stuffed we were, there was always space for dessert and upon the staff's helpful recommendation, we tried the super refreshing and super yummy orange bingsu. OMG, forget full. It was like our stomachs opened up again to accept this cold milky citrusy dessert and the best part was, it came in a mini size chilled metal bowl to maintain the finely shaved ice.
I understand now why there was always a queue outside KFry but thankfully for my experience, I could skip the physical queue. Instead, I used the QueQ app on my phone to secure my spot in line while I went to my car to drop off some stuff before dinner. All I needed to do was pick the restaurant, in this case, Kfry 1Utama and key in the number of people in my group and just keep an eye out of the calling number on the app. The app even shows how many numbers are ahead of you in the app which is a helpful indication of how busy the restaurant will be. As for me, the timing was perfect because just as I was walking up to the restaurant, my assigned number appeared on the screen and my group was quickly ushered in.
I will admit - there is a rush of glee to see the looks of envy of those waiting outside. I wonder how many downloaded the QueQ app after that. For now, the app has limited vendors on board with only a few eateries like Kfry, Yut Kee (!) and Dotty's Pastries and Coffee. However, I look forward to seeing the popularity of the app pick up once they have more well-known restaurants and events available online. I do know of several restaurants that could benefit from this (cough pizza mansion cough).
Another aspect of it that would be useful to the community would be its usage in hospitals and civil service offices. Imagine using the app to queue for you when renewing your passport. Hah, no need to wait outside the doors before office hours.
QueQ is available on both the Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for iOS users. For more information, go to the official website.
Disclaimer: This post was an invited app review by QueQ with its partnering eateries one of them being KFry but all opinions here are unbiased and are entirely my own.
And it was.
Another dish I recommend was the Ju Meok Bap aka korean rice balls. We ordered the ham and cheese mix and once again, the staff helped us mix and roll it up into mini bite-size balls. I personally found it to be so yummy with its explosion of flavours and textures that I ended up taking home the leftovers. The rice balls was perfect as a snack.
The sizing at KFry are massive and if shared between 4-5 people, the bill works out to be quite reasonable and you get to try out a lot of different dishes. The Tteokbokki came with a generous portion of seafood, cheese (yes, more cheese!) and between the three of us and the aforementioned dishes, could not be finished in one sitting. This also was packed and taken home. Having anticipated the consquence of their portion sizes, Kfry was ready with containers for us to take home our food. Maybe if you're planning to eat here in future, bring along your own containers :)
Now what would dinner be without dessert. No matter how stuffed we were, there was always space for dessert and upon the staff's helpful recommendation, we tried the super refreshing and super yummy orange bingsu. OMG, forget full. It was like our stomachs opened up again to accept this cold milky citrusy dessert and the best part was, it came in a mini size chilled metal bowl to maintain the finely shaved ice.
I understand now why there was always a queue outside KFry but thankfully for my experience, I could skip the physical queue. Instead, I used the QueQ app on my phone to secure my spot in line while I went to my car to drop off some stuff before dinner. All I needed to do was pick the restaurant, in this case, Kfry 1Utama and key in the number of people in my group and just keep an eye out of the calling number on the app. The app even shows how many numbers are ahead of you in the app which is a helpful indication of how busy the restaurant will be. As for me, the timing was perfect because just as I was walking up to the restaurant, my assigned number appeared on the screen and my group was quickly ushered in.
I will admit - there is a rush of glee to see the looks of envy of those waiting outside. I wonder how many downloaded the QueQ app after that. For now, the app has limited vendors on board with only a few eateries like Kfry, Yut Kee (!) and Dotty's Pastries and Coffee. However, I look forward to seeing the popularity of the app pick up once they have more well-known restaurants and events available online. I do know of several restaurants that could benefit from this (cough pizza mansion cough).
Another aspect of it that would be useful to the community would be its usage in hospitals and civil service offices. Imagine using the app to queue for you when renewing your passport. Hah, no need to wait outside the doors before office hours.
QueQ is available on both the Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for iOS users. For more information, go to the official website.
Disclaimer: This post was an invited app review by QueQ with its partnering eateries one of them being KFry but all opinions here are unbiased and are entirely my own.
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