Author: melaniecheah

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Harvest Espresso

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I have always wanted to give Harvest Espresso a try and finally, my wish was granted. On a Sunday after doing a CXWORX and BodyAttack class in the morning, the family and I decided to visit Harvest Espresso for brunch. Coincidentally, I stumbled upon the Harvest Espresso voucher in the Entertainment Book and decided to use the voucher since it is going to expire in a month’s time. So yes, Harvest Espresso for brunch it was! Harvest Espresso has been the talk of town for a very long time and it is one of the most popular cafes around Perth. … Continue reading Harvest Espresso

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Malaysian Food Adventures #19: Jibby and Co

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If you happen to be around Empire Shopping Gallery at Subang Jaya lately, I am sure you will notice a new glass building which looks like a greenhouse outside. This new little building is home to cafe and restaurant, Jibby and Co which has been opened for more than a month now. Yes, residents of Subang Jaya will be pleased to hear that they no longer have to travel to Bangsar or Mont Kiara to get a lovely atmosphere and food. The concept of Jibby and Co reminds me of a lot of cafes that I have been to while … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #19: Jibby and Co

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Malaysian Food Adventures #18: Rakuzen at Oasis Damansara

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    Since it is the Lenten season, the meat free Fridays continue until Lent is over. The parents and I decided to have Japanese for dinner and we managed to catch up with my bestie too! We decided to have dinner at Rakuzen at Oasis Damansara because the place is so pretty at night, with lights floating on the pond while its surroundings are restaurants. If you haven’t been to Oasis Damansara, I highly recommend you to check it out. Back in the days when I was still living in KL, my family and I used to dine in … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #18: Rakuzen at Oasis Damansara

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Malaysian Food Adventures #17: FIQS Gastronomy

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Yes yes yes, I think FIQS Gastronomy is what the suburb of SS19 needs! Food, Innovation, Quality is what the acronym of FIQ stands for and has already lived up to it. The chef/owner of FIQS is Syafiq. Drawing upon his learning experience from the Johnson and Wales Culinary School to work experience at pubs, burger joints, cafes, hotels in America and training with a best chef in the world holding 3 Michelin Stars, Syafiq brings affordable and quality food to FIQS which will tantalise your tastebuds. To start off our dinner at FIQS, mum and I had the Roasted … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #17: FIQS Gastronomy

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Alfred’s Kitchen

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Think 50s style burger joints. Imagine devouring your burger by the bonfire on a cold winter night. Yep, you get the picture. If you haven’t been to Alfred’s before, that is what you get. Since 1946, Alfred’s Kitchen has been an institution for their burgers and their legendary pea and ham soup. When you go to Alfred’s, be prepared for a crowd or long queues during the peak hours. (Yes, it is that popular!) Usually the wait is around 30 minutes, which depends on how busy it is. Alfred’s Kitchen may not be a proper sit down style restaurant with … Continue reading Alfred’s Kitchen

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Stewart’s at Brookleigh

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Sometimes during the weekends, the family and I will take a drive down to the heart of Swan Valley for a good lunch, away from the hustle and bustle of Perth City. One of the places that my family and I have often dined in Swan Valley, is the picturesque Stewart’s at Brookleigh. Apart from the restaurant, the Brookleigh Estate also features an equestrian centre, function centre, health and spa retreats and luxury and affordable accommodation options. To start off, we had some Small Plates to share. We had the Fresh figs, gorgonzola, arancini, shaved parma ham, vincotto and basil … Continue reading Stewart’s at Brookleigh

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Fortysevenkirwanstreet

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Situated in the heart of the Floreat suburb, along Kirwan Street, lies Fortysevenkirwanstreet. Matt and I decided to catch up for brunch and we decided that Fortysevenkirwanstreet would be perfect since it is not too far from where we live. When Matt and I arrived, the cafe was quite busy and crowded as it was during the peak hour brunch towards lunch time. This shows how popular the cafe is among the locals in the area. Luckily, we were able to find a table to ourselves inside as it was really hot on that day! Matt had the Potato and … Continue reading Fortysevenkirwanstreet

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Ciao Italia

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While waiting outside for Valerie to arrive at Ciao Italia, a customer asked us “Why do Asians like to dine at Ciao Italia?”. We answered, “If a place offered good food, that’s where you will find asians because we, asians love our food.” As a local institution for Italian fanfare, Ciao Italia has been very popular not only among us university students, but to locals living around the area too. The space at Ciao Italia may be confined, as tables and chairs are very close to each other, but this creates an atmosphere of a classic Italian restaurant in Italy. … Continue reading Ciao Italia

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Paris Cafe at Cambridge Forum International Food Court

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During my usual lunch hour run at the Cambridge Forum International Food Court, I noticed a new resident at the food court. The empty store (previously Vietnamese) next to Malaysian Hawker has been replaced by Paris Cafe, a stall specialising in cafe-style French food. Think of sweet and savoury crepes and ratatouille. For our first visit during lunch, we shared a Mushroom Crepe and a Roasted Garlic. There was a generous amount of mushrooms and the crepe was really fluffy, smooth and delicious. The garlic was also roasted beautifully too! A handy hint- Paris Cafe only serve savoury crepes for … Continue reading Paris Cafe at Cambridge Forum International Food Court

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Sri Devi Curry House

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Taking over the previous residence of Ipoh’s Corner is now Sri Devi Curry House, one of the new kids on the block on William Street. Sri Devi specialises in South Indian and Malaysian favourites such as Thosais, Nasi Lemak, Murtabak, Roti Canai, to name a few and also a choice of side dishes to choose from the counter. To all the Malaysians who have lived around the Subang Jaya area, I am sure the name “Sri Devi” might ring a bell to you too. Dad and mum ordered a few side dishes from the bain marie together with white rice. I had … Continue reading Sri Devi Curry House