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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Clinic Cafe @ Gurney Plaza, Penang

1 comments Posted by Angeline at 1:01 PM

Been so busy lately..and I fell sick twice within the month of september..!! and also my reason for the late posting..


"Sick" is not the correct word to use in the place which I visited last week..the Clinic Cafe which is newly-opened in Gurney Plaza..Me and Jye decided to visit the Clinic Cafe to give it a try..However, It was quite a disappointment, as the food was not as good as the environment..


Anyway, let's head on to look at the environment which is also the main attraction of the cafe..

Clinic Cafe Logo

Right beside the entrance was the Clinic Cafe Logo..

Front Counter


There is a front counter after entering the entrance..which also looks like one of those hospital counters..

The Crowd!


It was a Saturday Afternoon..and as usual..Gurney was packed with lots of people and hence..there were also many people who would like to try out the newly opened Clinic Cafe..


Wheelchairs


There is even a wheelchair section..however, most of the time..the area is closed..Penangites especially Chinese are famous for being superstitious, and having to sit on a wheelchair while dining would be considered bad luck..


In terms of decoration on the other hand..they are considered very creative..


Side Section


The Side Section was closed when I visited..which is why the place is empty and I was able to take a picture of the area..From afar..the couch looks exactly like hospital beds..!!

Operation Theater Lights


Finally we were given a table..and we noticed all the lightings at Clinic Cafe were designed the same at the Operating Theater Lights at hospitals..Took the picture above at the table that we were seated at..

Order Sheets


There are order sheets for customers to mark down their orders and to be passed to the waiter after you are done..

Order List


There is an order list which is hanged at the side of the couch..just like one of those patient information which is also hanged at the beds in hospitals..Smart concept..!

Basic Table Utensils


The Basic table utensils are given after we taken our order..They were placed in a rectangular box which looks like those used to keep operation equipments..

Kampung Fried Rice


Kampung Fried Rice ( Up Closed )


Jye ordered the Kampung Fried Rice for his main course..the Kampung Fried Rice uses the best graded rice which is fried with Malaysia Kampung Seasoning, and served with prawns, eggs, special sambal belacan and mixed vegetables as salad..



He said the Kampung Fried Rice tasted good..but the Salad was too dry and tasteless..

One bowl of Kampung Fried Rice will cost RM7.80..


Chicken Cutlet

Chicken Cutlet ( Up Closed )


As for me..I decided to have some western food for my main course..hence I ordered the Chicken Cutlet..


The Chicken Cutlet is cooked by deep frying the chicken which is coated in bread crumbs and served with sweet corn, french fries and fresh vegetables with salad sauce dressing..
In my opinion..the chicken tasted quite good..however, the batter was too oily..and it was quite dry although there were chili sauce to accompany the chicken..


Notice that there is a syringe on the plate with Chili Sauce in it..? A very creative presentation..


The Chicken Cutlet costs RM12.80 per plate..

Calamari Rings


Calamari Rings ( Up Closed )


We ordered a side dish to accompany our main course..and since we both like squids..we opted for the Calamari Rings which is actually Deep Fried Squids which costs RM8.80 per portion..


The batter tasted good..however, The squid is not well-cooked..as the tasted too soft..I prefer to consume squids when they are cooked to perfection which is chewy in texture..

Strawberry Yogurt


For drinks..we both decided to share..So we ordered a glass of Strawberry Yogurt which costs RM8.80 per glass..


It was served in a round tube glass which looks like those tubes used in test labs at hospitals..again..another creative presentation..
However, I felt it was a little too pricey for a glass of Yogurt drink..

Cunning Nurse


That's me trying to look like a cunning nurse who would like to hurt/jab a patient..!! But I think I failed to do so..LOLx..

Me Again


It's me again..holding up the Strawberry Yogurt..Yummy..!

Surgery Room a.k.a BAR


There is a surgery room which is located at the end of the cafe..which is actually the bar where drinks are prepared..


Doctor's Basic Equipments


I believe these are a few basic equipments which a doctor must have in his office or patient room..especially the stethoscope on the right..

More Decorations


More hospital like decorations..

Reasons to Stop Smoking


Since I always support non-smoking campaigns, I insist on taking this picture above..Smoking is bad for health..so for those smokers out there..do love yourself and take care of your health..


Second Clinic Cafe Logo


Finally when we left the restaurant..I took a picture of the second logo which is also beside the Clinic Cafe..


Ratings :
Ambiance : 8/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7  Comfortable, 8-10 Classy )
Food Choices :  6/10 ( 0-3 Limited, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Plenty )
Pricing : 8/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Expensive )
Taste : 5/10 ( 0-3 Tasteless, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Very Tasty )
Service : 4/10 ( 0-3 Poor, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Efficient )


Address :
4th Floor, Old Wing,
Gurney Plaza.













 

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Thai Cuisine @ Blue Dragon Restaurant

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 2:19 PM

Related Links : Reminiscence of Old Memories @ Kuala Lumpur [ Day Three (3) ]


After checking out from the hotel on the 30th August 2010, Sandra suggested we go for lunch and have some thai cuisine..! So off we go to the Blue Dragon Restaurant which is around Cheras Area..

Main Entrance


Finally we reached the Restaurant..I wonder why they named it the Blue Dragon..

Stairway


The restaurant has a cozy and gloomy ambiance..We head on upstairs..since it was more comfortable..

Sakura Tree


Spotted this sakura tree on the way up..

View from Upstairs

Booth


Upstairs..there were many booths for customers who prefers privacy while dining at the Restaurant..

Basic Table Settings


Value Set Lunch 

Value Set Lunch ( Up Closed )


Pooi Sin's food was the first to be served..She ordered the Value Set Lunch which comes with Spicy Fried Rice, a Bowl of Tom Yam Seafood Soup and Iced Lemon Tea..


The Spicy Fried Rice is served with Vegetables Fritters and Fried Fish along with Cucumbers..


The Value Set Lunch costs only RM10.90 for all the above..!

Set Lunch


Set Lunch


As for Sandra, She ordered one of the Set Lunch which comes with a bowl of Tom Yam Seafood Soups, A plate of steam rice which is accompanied with fried petai with sotong in Sambal and Mixed vegetables..The Set also comes with a glass of Iced Lemon Tea and it will only cost RM15.90..

Tomyam Seafood Soup


Two Small bowl of Tomyam Soup which is from the Set Lunch..

Tom Yam Seafood Noodles

Tom Yam Seafood Noodles ( Up Closed )


Me and Phui Leng decided to share a bowl of Tom Yam Seafood Noodles, as we were quite full from sharing the Nasi Kandar earlier on..


The Tom Yam Seafood Noodles comes with a choice of Yellow Noodles, Bee Hoon and Koay Teow..and we chose the Yellow Noodles..The ingredients are made up of prawns, fish, abalone mushrooms and Squids..


It will costs only RM8.50 per bowl..

Green Curry

Green Curry ( Up Closed )


We ordered a bowl of Green Curry to share among the four of us..Phui Leng said it was the first time she tasted green curry and she liked it immediately..
The ingredients which are used in the green curry are long beans, slices of squids, mushrooms and mixed vegetables..


Drinks


The Iced Lemon Tea comes with the Set Lunch..and as for Phui Leng, She ordered the Apple Juice which costs RM5.50..

Apple Tea


I ordered the hot Apple Tea which costs RM 5.00..


Ratings :
Ambiance : 7/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7  Comfortable, 8-10 Classy )
Food Choices :  8/10 ( 0-3 Limited, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Plenty )
Pricing : 7/10 ( 0-3 Cheap, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Expensive )
Taste : 8/10 ( 0-3 Tasteless, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Very Tasty )
Service : 6/10 ( 0-3 Poor, 4-7 Average, 8-10 Efficient )


Address :
60, Jalan 5/101C ,
Off Jalan Kaskas,
Taman Cheras (Commercial Centre),
56100, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel :
+603 - 91329255












 

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Reminiscence of Old Memories @ Kuala Lumpur [ Day Three (3) ] - The Finale

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 2:16 PM

Related Links : Thai Cuisine @ Blue Dragon Restaurant


30th August 2010


It was Day Three in Kuala Lumpur..Woke up around 9.30AM at the Sun Inn Hotel..Me and Phui Leng got up early to get ready to go out..as our check out time was 1.00PM sharp..


On Day Three, I did not take many pictures of objects or sceneries..instead..while waiting for Phui Leng..I took many pictures of myself..but I'll only be showing two here..!

Camwhoring One

First one..which is also one of my favourite..took a reflection of myself..!

Camwhoring Two


Trying a different angle..but no idea what I was looking at..!


It was around 12.00PM after we were both ready to go out..We decided to have something light for breakfast at the Mamak Stall downstairs of the Hotel..Me and Phui Leng shared a plate of Nasi Kandar..which actually tasted good..!


After checking out at 1.00PM which Sandra also arrived in time to picked us up..She suggested we head on to lunch first..and She recommended a restaurant which sells Thai Food to us..! So off we go to Blue Dragon Restaurant ( Please Click Link )..


After our lunch..Sandra said she had to picked up some last minute items before leaving to New Zealand..hence we took off to Sunway Pyramid to do some shopping..Since me and Phui Leng intend to buy some gifts for our family at home..!

The Arabian Posing


We saw this cute little cushion which is round in shaped..Phui Leng suggested that i sit on top and take a picture with it to send an MMS to home..! LOL..

Ireland's Potato


Sandra recommended us the Ireland's Potato..hence we ordered one portion to share among the three of us..Look at her standing right in front of the stall..

Set Menu


There were around four sets to choose if you would like to purchase more than just one portion..all the sets comes with a cup of drink..and some comes with onion rings or crunchy sotong..

Dining Area


Here's the dining area if you intend to dine in..as for us..we decided to take away..

Honey Mustard Potato Fries


Honey Mustard Potato Fries ( Up Closed )


Sandra said..the Honey Mustard Potato Fries is the best among the rest..The dressing is made up of a generous amount of Honey and Mustard! Tasted sweet and salty at the same time..! Delicious..I would definitely go for it again the next time I go to Sunway Pyramid..!

Me!


That's me holding up the fries..! Yummy!


After sharing the fries..Sandra head on home for dinner with her family..as it was her last day in Malaysia, since her flight to New Zealand is just the next day..So me and Phui Leng went on with our shopping for gifts and dinner..


That night we stayed over at Sandra's place..and we head on to the airport the next day ( 31st August 2010 ) in the morning around 7 something and took our flight back home..!


Glad I took a trip to Kuala Lumpur..and I'm glad to be able to meet up with my dearest friend Sandra before her departure to New Zealand..I wish her all the best..!









 

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Reminiscence of Old Memories @ Kuala Lumpur [ Day Two (2) ] - Malacca Trip

0 comments Posted by Angeline at 1:40 PM



It was the second day I was at Kuala Lumpur..and We woke up as early as 7.00AM to get ready to go to Malacca..After we picked up Phui Leng and Sandra, we head on to Malacca,which took us around 1 hour..
Upon our arrival..we headed towards the Christ Church Malacca which is directly opposite the carpark.. 

A View of the Christ Church Malacca


Here's the famous Christ Church in Malacca which is also one of the famous attractions for tourist and foreigners in Malacca..
The Christ Church is also known as the Red building..due to the red colour paint on the building..

The Three of Us!


There were Small pillars right in front of the church..and Mun Yee Suggested we each sit on one..and take a picture..

Four of Us


Xk took a picture of us before we enter the Stadhyus / Museum which is located at the side..It costs us RM5.00 per pax for entry..

The Old Stadhuys Drainage System


Just after entering the museum..we spotted this old drainage system..which is no longer functioning..Looks weird..and before reading the notice, I thought it was a tomb or a burial area..

Old Currencies of Various Countries


There were many old currencies which are on display at the museum..such as the Chinese Currency, the Portugis Currency and even the local Malacca Currency..

Fire Arms


As we head on upstairs..there were ammunitions and fire arms on display...Most of the fire arms are used by the Americans and British..

Cannons Collection


There were old cannons on display which are used during the world war era..

Daggers Collection


Daggers are also known as Keris in Malay, which is actually a small knife which are used during a fight between two or more warriors..Daggers are commonly used among the warriors in Malaysia during the World War Era..


Japanese Ceramics


Handmade Japanese Ceramics were also on display at the museum..There were many different designs on the ceramics..which are commonly made for serving home made dishes..
Japanese Ceramics were also used as a trading item during the Era where Barter and Trading were popular..


Founding of The Malacca Malay Sultanate Dynasty


The picture above was taken from miniatures on display..
Parameswara, the prince of Palembang, was resting under a tree on a hunting trip, when he noticed a white mouse deer confronting the hunting dogs, and kicking one into the river..Surprised and amazed by the display of courage, He decided to set up a Kingdom at this place and hence naming it Melaka after the tree he was resting under..


Me with An Unknown Warrior Statue


Mun Yee help me to take a picture as I tried to imitate the Statue..


Ancient Tomb Stone


There were ancient tomb stones which are on display at one of the rooms in the museum..Tomb Stones are also known as Batu Nisan in Malay..which is used to engraved a person's identity and details of birth and death of a person or warrior..
Looks kind of creepy to me..


SHIP COLLECTIONS


There were many ship collections in the museum..but I have selected my three favourite ship models which is according to the order of the picture..

Model of Flora de La Mar


First one is..The model ship above..is the Portuguese Warship which belongs to the "Nau"..A very huge and wide ship..it can carry up to 600 passengers...!! Looks majestic..!!

Chinese Junks


Followed by the second model..they are Chinese Junks which was well known to sail to and from Malacca..The Chinese are known for they good skills and knowledge in building ships..The Junk Ship was even used to sail as far as India and Arabia..!!

Model of Dutch Ship


The Final one..The Model of Dutch Ship above was named "West-Fria" which was built in Hoorn Town in 1641..Many historical moments happened on the Ship..However, in the end it was used as travels within the South-East Asia only..

Huge Bell


I saw this huge bell which is placed on the floor of the museum...It is almost quarter of my height..!! The bell was probably used as Church Bells..which I'm just guessing..

Wannabes!!


We were trying to imitate the statues behind us..LOLx..Looks almost the same isn't it..? 

At the Balcony


We were standing on a Kampung Wooden House..and looking out from the Balcony as Sandra help us to take a picture..too bad we weren't dress in Baju Kebayas..!

Long "Sampan"


The four of us are sitting in a Long "Sampan" which is probably used during the olden days as transportation in rivers...It reminds me of those water markets which uses this kind of boat to ferry goods such as vegetables and fruits to be sold to customers..

Me at the Stairway

At the Stairway again..Closed Up


Picture was taken by Sandra, and I love how she used the macro to capture the green leaves and at the same time..making the picture looks professional..! Seems like she is becoming a professional photographer soon..!


One of my favourite pictures..!


Admiral Cheng Ho


Here's a statue of Admiral Cheng Ho..If only I knew more about him..


Trying a new Angle


Second picture taken by Sandra..I remember it was very hot the day we went to Malacca, So I appreciate it when Sandra was standing under the hot sun with me..while taking pictures..Hugz..

By the Window


Now here's the third picture taken by Sandra for me..I wanted to take a picture which looks as if I'm looking out of a old wooden house window..while enjoying the scenery of the woods..sort of a Kampung-like feeling..

Release Us!!


We pretended to be in Prison with our sad faces while Phui Leng took a picture of us..I look more like I'm pouting than sad..! And Sandra looks like she is fine with staying in Prison..LOLx..

Me and Phui Leng by the Window


Thanks to Sandra again for taking such a nice picture..the background was too bright..and we had to use flash for taking the picture above..Wish I could have a better camera..!!

Japanese Army and Me


Hmm..Is that how a Japanese Army looks like..? I wonder..and for you information, the clothes which are worn by all the soldiers on display are real..!! Except they were painted with grey..


After touring the museum, we decided to go to Nadeje Cake House ( Please click link ) for cakes as it was around 12.00PM which Sandra mentioned that the Cake house will be open during that time..Posting for the  Nadeje Cake House ( Please Click Link ) will be posted in another posting..


We decided to head on to Jonker Walk for our lunch time..And yeah..our purpose is to eat when we travel..hence we opted for the famous Restaurant Famosa ( Chicken Rice Balls ) ( Please Click Link )..
After lunch..we head on to shop and sight seeing around Jonker Walk..as It was my first time there..!  

Jonker Gallery

Jonker Gallery ( Inside )


One of the shop houses which we went into to look for nice clothes..Most the shops which are located at Jonker Walk..pertains mostly antiques and clothings..Along the way..there are many food stalls which sells varieties of food..such as satay, ice cream, drinks and cuttlefish..

Drinks


Here's one of the drinks which are sold at Jonker Walk..Looks like some kind of fizzy drink..but I did not buy any of them though..

Jonker 88


There is a shop selling desserts such as ice kachang and chendul which is called Jonker 88..At first Phui Leng suggested having some desserts after our lunch at the Chicken Rice Balls Restarant..but after looking at the crowd and queue..we decided to move on instead of having desserts..!!


Would love to try it someday when I visit Malacca again..!


After having a stroll and shopping at Jonker Walk..We decided to visit the Old Torturing Museum..which is located close to the Red Building ( Christ Church ), However, it was closed down about a few months ago..So we just took a stroll and walk around..


The Three Commanders


I remember Phui Leng said..I look almost like a commander with my hands fold and my standing steadily..LOlx..Can notice what the three of us have in common..?
Yes..the caps..!! We bought them at one of the shop house from Jonker Walk..!


It was close to 5.00PM and we decided to go back to Kuala Lumpur..as we were all too tired to go on exploring..We reached Kuala Lumpur around 6.30PM..and we parted ways with Mun Yee and her boyfriend..


That night..Me and Phui Leng had dinner with Sandra's Mum..No pictures were taken till the next day..!!


Stay Tune for Day Three - Camwhoring and Sunway Pyramid..!









 

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