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The Attic

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And so, the Fremantle Adventures begin again. Yes, there is a lot to explore in Fremantle. Along Bannister St, lies a little cafe called “The Attic”. Past the counter where you place your order and up the stairs, you will find yourself at the attic, an eating area where everyone is enjoying their food, coffee or cake and having a great time catching up. From the deli counter to the brunch options, it was hard to decide what to order because everything looks and sounds good! I had the Cinnamon Mushrooms, Cummin Seed, White Cheese, Crispy Egg and Sourdough ($18) … Continue reading The Attic

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Pearfect Pantry

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Situated in the middle of the Wembley suburb along Herdsman Parade lies a little cafe behind a Laundromat called “Pearfect Pantry”. Yes, it is a hidden gem and it is quite easy to miss it. A handy hint – keep your eyes out for the Laundromat and you should be able to see signs pointing you to the right direction. When Matt and I arrived at Pearfect Pantry, we realised that we were half an hour late and had missed out on breakfast. But that’s ok, because we were still keen on lunch. I had the 5 Spice Crispy Pork … Continue reading Pearfect Pantry

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Malaysian Food Adventures #17: Bak Kut Teh

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Every Malaysian will crave for Bak Kut Teh. I am sure some of you are wondering what Bak Kut Teh is. Basically Bak Kut Teh consists of meaty  pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices for hours. Although it is known as “meat bone tea” after translation, you won’t be able to find any tea leaves in it! Just herbs, spices, pork ribs and mushrooms, that’s it! Bak Kut Teh can be found in every corner in Malaysia, whether you are at a shopping centre, hawker stalls or restaurants. The restaurant which my family and I often frequent for Bak … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #17: Bak Kut Teh

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Malaysian Food Adventures #16: Ribs by Vintry

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To all the meat lovers and carnivores out there (yes, I am one of them), you are in for a treat at Ribs by Vintry. As the name of the restaurant suggests, Ribs by Vintry is famous for its ribs and meaty dishes. The food at Ribs by Vintry are bold, big and comforting. If you are not a big fan of meat, they also do offer pasta, fish and poultry. Therefore, Ribs by Vintry was the perfect venue to hold our dinner and catch up session with our family friends before leaving back to Perth. To start off the feast, … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #16: Ribs by Vintry

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Malaysian Food Adventures #15: Seafood and Fish Noodles at B & Best Restaurant

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For Seafood and Fish Noodles, one must pay a visit to B & Best Restaurant located at the area of Kelana Jaya. As a favourite among the locals, I heard that the restaurant can be very busy during the weekends but unfortunately, this restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch. At the Seafood and Fish Noodle stall, you can basically choose which type of seafood and noodle or porridge you would like for your dish, depending on your preference. If you want to try everything, you can have the option of going for the mixed seafood which consists of … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #15: Seafood and Fish Noodles at B & Best Restaurant

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Malaysian Food Adventures #14: Pan Mee, Assam Laksa and Popiah at Restaurant New Apollos

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Pan Mee is one dish which needed to get checked off my “Foods to eat in Malaysia list” before I leave back to Perth. Pan Mee also known as Ban Mian, a Hakka style noodle. The noodle dough is actually made from flour and it is traditionally hand-kneaded and torn into smaller pieces of dough, being the flat strips of noodle. Pan Mee is everywhere in KL and you can find it mostly at Hawker Centres too. Rumours has it that the Pan Mee at Restaurant New Apollos is worth trying. And so, I set out on another foodie adventure … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #14: Pan Mee, Assam Laksa and Popiah at Restaurant New Apollos

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Malaysian Food Adventures #13: Dim Sum at Tao

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Usually on the first day of Chinese New Year, families will have a feast. This year, my family decided to eat out instead. As most Chinese restaurants are closed on the first day of the Chinese New Year, we decided to celebrate the new year by having a Dim Sum brunch at Tao at InterContinental Hotel, KL. (We assume restaurants would remain open in hotels during the New Year. Thank goodness for that!) A few years ago, Nikko Hotel was turned to InterContinental and Nikko Hotel’s Toh Lee was turned into Tao. When we were still living in Malaysia, my … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #13: Dim Sum at Tao

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Malaysian Food Adventures #12: Chinese New Year Eve Dinner at Grand Kingdom

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Chinese New Year is always the most exciting time of the year. Every year on Chinese New Year eve, reunions will be held as a get together to have a meal to celebrate and usher in the New Year. This year’s Chinese New Year Eve reunion dinner was held at Grand Kingdom, the restaurant which we frequent regularly for Chinese food in KL. To kickstart the feast, we had the Fresh Salmon and Prawn “Yee Sang” or Prosperity Toss which is a Teochew style raw fish salad. Yee Sang is traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year and is considered a … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #12: Chinese New Year Eve Dinner at Grand Kingdom

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Malaysian Food Adventures #11: Mum’s Place

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Just after our shopping trip, we are in for another treat and this time it is dinner at Mum’s Place. Mum’s Place brings out the best of Malaysian and local Portuguese cuisine while being inspired by traditional home recipes. With plenty of wooden furniture, wooden statues, carvings and fancy screens, it makes a comfortable setting at Mum’s Place. Don’t forget to check our some of the signs and quotes too, I guarantee you will giggle or smile at some of them. To get the best out of Mum’s Place it is recommended to share dishes around the table. So grab … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #11: Mum’s Place

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Malaysian Food Adventures #10: Loke Yun Chicken Rice

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At Loke Yun, glorious and tender chicken and fluffy rice awaits you. Chicken Rice is a favourite among Malaysians. Who does not love Chicken Rice?  One of the longest running Chicken Rice restaurant in KL is Loke Yun. The chicken in Loke Yun is no ordinary chicken. The chicken used in Loke Yun is “Choy Yin Gai” which is known as farmed chicken. Take a look at the skin and you will see a shade of brilliant yellow. Smooth, shiny and silky. Topped with shallots and a drizzle of soy-sauce, it adds some flavour to the chicken at Loke Yun. The … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #10: Loke Yun Chicken Rice