J2Kfm writes: YES !!! Another 7 days to CNY !!! To kick off the 7 days countdown, here's something sweet (again?!) to tempt your tastebuds ..... all the way from Melaka !!!! A sense of festivity already in the air .... Notice the grave for a prominent warrior WAY back then? Hang Jebat's the name. For a brief introduction of Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street), here's an article. A stroll around the streets will bring back memories of days of yore, .... not to mention heatstroke, if you're not careful. =P Feeling dehydrated? Here's the perfect antidote .......
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J2Kfm writes: My last meal (more like desserts ....) for 2008 and my (un)officially first meal to appease that sweet tooth for 2009 (sans that lacklustre TENJI experience!) .... THEOBROMA CHOCOLATE LOUNGE @ PAVILION Food of the GODS?!!! Wow .... I worship thee, oh chocolatey goddess!!!Dark Chocolate Frappe (or something along the line ...) RM12.90 Chocolate Souffle de Paris (RM14.90) Theobroma Chocolate Lounge has been on the blogosphere since last year, when the pioneer outlet opened in 1Utama. Since then they've opened another outlet in Pavilion, and has been gaining steam. ...
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J2Kfm writes: Melaka is synonymous with heritage, the Baba's & Nyonya's, and of course, food. What types of food you ask? Ever heard of the (in)famous Chicken Rice Balls?! (Nope, NOT Chicken Balls Rice, pls try not to get the wrong idea .... =P) One of the oldest, yet most popular around .... Chop Chung Wah attracts tourists from all cornersIf you're a Malaysian, and have yet to visit Melaka, or heard about Jonker Street, well .... you're probably one of the minorities. Jonker Street (or Jalan Hang Jebat) is THE most popular (read : tourist spot) street in Melaka, housing a good number of colonial buildings, souvenir shops, ...
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J2Kfm writes: Lest one thinks that Motormouth's migrated to KL, given the number of food posts from the southern part lately, let me re-clarify this; I'm still staying, working & eating my way in and around Ipoh. Therefore, for today, here's something from my hometown ..... Soon Fatt advanced from a simple 'Dai Chow' restaurant to a full-fledged Chinese dining restaurant over in GreentownWhen I was working near Greentown aeons ago, we used to have lunch over at Soon Fatt, back then a simple 'Dai Chow' restaurant on the same road as Oversea Restaurant near Hotel Excelsior. The price was cheap, the food was good, though the place ...
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J2Kfm writes: Here's something on Melaka .... again. Continuation from tea break at Nadeje, and popiah with lard & Chee Cheong Fun at Newton, we took a break from all the stuffing. Later in the evening, we proceeded to dinner at Portuguese Settlement over at Ujong Pasir, a short distance from town. The revamped Portuguese Settlement seafood stalls over at Ujong Pasir, MelakaFew years ago, the place looked different, with the stalls all arranged in another manner. Naturally, to get the best view while dining, everyone would patronize the furthest stall, right by the sea, hence affecting the other stalls' business. And of course, Choosing-A-Restaurant 101 : ...
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J2Kfm writes: Not too long ago, Shakey's Pizza was opened in Tesco Pengkalan, in Pasir Puteh. Memories of happy childhood times at Shakey's at BB Plaza in KL (which has since, ceased operation ...) flooded me the moment I saw the sign belonging to Shakey's Pizza, indicating "Opening Soon" over at Tesco Pengkalan. Yippee! Least we have another option, other than the giant conglomerate (THE Hut) dominating the pizza scene in Ipoh .... And so we went for lunch, one fine day .....Watery (dunno) chicken or mushroom soup ..... We should've heeded the hint before entering. Peak lunch hour, with value-for-money sets being ...
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J2Kfm writes: A break from the Melaka post, and rewind back to a week ago .... the dawn of a new bullish year. I said BULL-ISH, according to the lunar calendar. Not Bullsh*t. Though given the current economic downward spiral trend, the latter may suit our prospects for the coming 365 days more .... So, how was YOUR new year celebration? Mine = Ruckus. Should've known better than to spend it around the Golden Triangle area in KL. The seas of revellers flooded the streets around the city(which fortunately, were closed for the celebration since evening. If not? Refer Xmas Gurney Drive pandemonium). The ...
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J2Kfm writes: After the carnivorous meal at Jalan Bunga Raya, we (pathetically) tried to shave off the pounds and calories (as well as guilt!) by strolling around, amidst the rather sunny weather. Melaka is a small town, perfect for walking around leisurely, appreciating the nostalgic ambience of the classical town. Penang's Georgetown's the other classified World Heritage site, bearing a striking resemblance in terms of architecture and influences.The battered and rebuilt fortress of A Famosa - THE epitome of Melaka Random shots of the town and the riverThis time around we skipped most of the tourist spots, as our ...
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J2Kfm writes: Muahaha ... I'm back on track, after starting the day off with a dreadful mood, and grumpy mind. I've been skipping work since Xmas. With all four limbs stifled, and brains rusted, 2008 zoomed out in a flash. Of lights, a sea of humanity, artificial snow spray, 5 mins of fireworks, and horrendous jostle at the station. Man, Malaysians CAN be rather ruthless/rowdy at times !!! Anyway, let's rewind a few days before the craze, and recount on a short trip down south. While on the way to Melaka, we stopped by Seremban for brunch, having heard much about the famed beef noodles, siew pow, etc. ...
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J2Kfm writes: A much, much belated Happy New Year to all readers, and 'avid' followers of Motormouth From Ipoh (as if there's any ... but I enjoy being delusional. Shoot me ... ) For a good 82 years (way way way older than any of you readers, I supposed), Yik Mun has been serving generations after generations of 'pau' lovers .... Reeling from the extended holidays, from Xmas to New Year, and then some, here's a short post for those (fans and detractors alike) who missed the daily dose of Motormouth's poison. Pau Kari Ayam (Chicken Curry Bun)...
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