Saturday, June 14, 2008

Happy Father's Day

Another western & commercialize celebration which I have forgotten about it when I asked my wife what for dinner after my game of golf yesterday.
We gathered at my Father-in-law’s house and a total of 16 people have yet to decide or plan where to dine that night.
After much checking, we visited Restoran Ang Kee for the celebration, a walking distance from our place of meeting.
Restoran Ang Kee – revisit
Happy to celebrate Father’s Day with this bottle of Elise XO Brandy
The Fathers of the Nite
The children of Teoh Ah Geok & Lai Yoong
The Young Ones….
Sariah , Xiang Yi & Zu Yi
The toss…
Fish Head “Hong Siew” delicacy
Poached Chicken with Kailan
Rich protein of sotong, prawn & pork
Stewed Pork Ribs
La La
Stir Fried Baby Kailan
Pumpkin Pork Ribs
Tofu Special – delicious
Fried Mantis Prawns – favourites

Sweet & sour pork
Another great mix Tofu dish

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Light Rail Transit (LRT) @ Kuala Lumpur

I took a train from Masjid Jamek station to Ampang Station for my meeting @ PNB Darby Park. It was a RM1.60 one way ride. I do not know whether this is an austerity move to curb the 40% increase in fuel price currently & severely faced by the people of Malaysia but I do notice that the condition of the station is deteriorating with paintwork fading or peeling off. Guess the Government has do something especially we are trying to promote tourism in our country.
the ticket vending machine..
the pay entrance to the train platform.
station @ Masjid Jamek
in the packed train
outside Ampang Park Station
my breakfast at Lotus Nasi Kandar Restaurant
opposite Binjai Condominium along Jalan Binjai
Chappatti for RM1.70
Curry fish for RM4.00
Carrot & orange mix juice - RM5.50
RM11.20 for breakfast, I guess it's a bit juicy.....erhh

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The King of Exploding Beef Balls


It was somewhere in Mongkok @ Bute Street we went into a shop with the name of “Lok Yuen King of Beef Ball” Chiu Chau Noodle. Apparently they have several branches around Hong Kong. We ordered several types and it was too much to stomach but we managed to finish them off.
This famous outlet is also being promoted and listed in the Hong Kong Tourist Brochure - a 50 must try snacks.
The place was crowded with people on a Saturday evening.
Fish Balls
Fish Dumplings
Fish Maw Balls

Beef Balls


All are very explosive. I accidentally hurt Jo face twice while sinking my teeth into the balls
There is even a movie about these exploding beef balls.Mongkok on a Saturday Night is always packed with people. Hong Kong such a small place, little space, little room, small corner and hardly any greenery in Mongkok area.

Wonton Noodle @ Mak Mun Kee

From Hong Kong Island we took the opportunity to cross back to Kowloon using the Ferry service. From Tsim Sha Tsui MRT station, we headed for Jordan station for Wonton Noodle Hunt........Without much difficulty we found Mak Mun Kee located at Parke Street, we sampled the followings:-
Dry wonton noodle,
Wonton Noodle wet type
The wontons are placed underneath the noodle.
Wonton noodle with Stewed beef
Stewed pork leg
Chef in action
next 2 to this shop is the famous Roti shop “Australia dairy co”.

Monday, June 09, 2008

Dessert the Hong Kong Way


Like they say a trip to Hong Kong is not complete without tasting their desserts and sweet soups after dinner.
Our first exploration for desserts was at Central, Hong Kong Island, we tried these at a shop called "Chung Kee Dessert" :-
Sesame seed paste.
Cold Tau fu fah with sesame seed paste ; Yin Yan look.
Rich walnut dew.
Mango with Japanese 'sago'
mango with jelly cube
to flavour with milk & mango syrup.

We also tried it here on the third night at Hui Lau Shah Healthy Dessert at Mongkok for Bird Nest & payaya sweet soup.