Tummythoz writes: Memorable food in Taiping. Is there any? *sidestepped a pail of spring water* Not really. *duck a pomelo* Forgettable hawker fare or stirfried Chinese dishes. *Skipped away from a flying clay vase* Don’t find the Indian cuisine or Malay offerings impressive either. *Blocked thrown wet lotuses – buds and seeds* Nevertheless after relentless effort of patient locals there, I did finally found a read more

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Tummythoz writes: So I lied. Last post was not the last post. This is the last post on Semenyih, Broga & beyond. =0) After dinner, I was really relieved (you’ll notice later than pun is intended here) when friend insisted he oh-so-must try to get Seremban’s popular snack – siew pau (BBQ meat dumplings?). From the looks of our dinner stop it was no surprise when one of the guys advised me that I may not be up for read more

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Tummythoz writes: Final instalment to Idle driving: Semenyih, Broga and beyond .. After whizzing around the quiet road for almost an hour, uphill downhill fully tarred semi tarred, we reached civilisation. Night enveloped and tummies buzzed. The hunt for dinner began. Round and round we burn precious petrol until the driver spotted this by a busy roadside.We promptly dumped the car in a dark alley and ordered read more

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Tummythoz writes: A continuation from here. And so we drove back into Semenyih town, passing both grand gateways of the Nirwana Cemetaries.Then we saw this!YEE-hah! Vision of having ostrich race among 4 of us developed. In high spirits we braved the bumpy route directed by signboards. Pop went our vision. Oh my, would your care to pay RM10 to visit this Ostrich Wonderland Show Farm?Let me rephrase. Would you DARE read more

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Tummythoz writes: Now being the loonnngggg National School Holidays, allow me to do my part to further ZOOM into a back to nature local attraction in a post earlier. Felt that I should focus a tad more on its nature calls facility. Not of ooh and ahh standard but nevertheless, a good number of clean cubicles with working cold taps. Don't expect dry floors though as a majority of our toilet guests practises wash ( read more

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Tummythoz writes: A continuation from here. We drove uphill along Jalan Sungai Lalang (where Restoran 52 is) to take a look at the Semenyih Reservoir. Hmm nothing much. On the way down, we stopped by the Hutan Simpan Sungai Tekala ie Tekala River Forest Reserve. The camping facility next to the open carpark, opposite the main entrance.Hyperactive Water Urchins splashing in lazy brown stream. Star studded steps read more

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Tummythoz writes: 4 not so sunny Saturdays ago, friends finally make time to take me to lunch at this much talked about restaurant. Many raved about its good food, generous portions and relatively cheap prices. Within a year after it was featured in a local English newspapers, the restaurant expanded and still during peak hours, patrons have to wait for tables. I was excited and drooled the whole 1 hour drive read more

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Tummythoz writes: I have very low expectation of touristy spots in my beloved country. Maintenance was, is and high probability never be our forte. Yes, I’ve been ‘brainwashed’ since my early post diaper years by my elders. Remember Mimaland? Aka Moneyland? My elders christened it as such due to the high entry fees charged. That’s what I’ve been told and yes, they still reminisce about that place today in err.. read more

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Tummythoz writes: J2kfm, whom I’ve nicked Other Ipoh Mali (YB) is Kayakok in my mobile phone. When we met a few months ago, he was singing heartfelt high octave notes of the level of droolicious Kaya Puff found in an obscure shop in Ipoh. I was sceptical. Afterall the shop Phitoy frequents which is located across the street from my favourite Salted Chicken shop produces good Kaya Puff. At least that’s what Phitoy read more

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Tummythoz writes: Call me old fashioned but I adore mails (not bills). Physical mails (not males .. not for this post). Opening mailboxes can induce quite an adrenaline rush. Especially when the door is bulging with the tip of a big envelope sticking out like a jeering tougue. Not the season for tax forms so must be a surprise gift!*clasp palms hoping* Tada! A cheerful looking paddle and a pristine white apron read more

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