Friday, August 26, 2022

Chinese Muslim Mee Tarik (pulled noodles, 拉面) at Pasar Seni

I finally got to try the Chinese Muslim Mee Tarik (pulled noodles, 拉面) at Pasar Seni with my friends. I have to say I understand why the long queue now. 

Chinese Muslim Mee Tarik (pulled noodles/ 拉面) at Pasar Seni

The texture and biteability of the noodle is on point - soft yet al dente. I almost always shy away from noodles that taste like a mouthful of flour. This one is different and gets a thumbs up. The thin and knife-shaven noodles have different feel to its texture and taste. 

Beef noodle

Spicy beef noodle

Dao xiao (knife-shaven) beef noodle

The dumpling skin also has the right thickness with the amount of fillings which we can choose from lamb, beef, chicken and eggs & chives. You know the skin of frozen dumplings? It's nothing floury like that. I'll return for the cold noodles and tomato noodles. 

Dumpling skin is finely made at the right amount of thickness, giving good biteability 

Boiled dumplings

Guests can choose from lamb, beef, chicken and chives & egg

Fried dumplings

Scallion pancake

The owner originates from Lan Zhou, China. Price of a regular bowl if noodle is around RM15. A plate of 6 dumplings is RM16 and scallion pancake is RM14.  




Sunday, August 21, 2022

Me’nate Steak Hub Launches Merdeka Meat Fiesta 2022 at Their First Mall Outlet at The Curve

Meat lovers will rejoice over @menatesteakhub 's Melaka promotions! Me'nate (pronounced "men ate") is a 100% Malaysian brand, matching international steak houses. This is the chain restaurant originated by Mustaffa Othman who was once chef to Queen Elizabeth ll and Lady Diana.

From 20th- 31st Aug 2022, enjoy 20% on beef and lamb steak and 15% on other menu.

Merdeka menu is available from now till 16th Sep 2022

Check out also their 10th branch, their first mall outlet, at @thecurve_official.

Kindly visit https://menate.com.my/ or Me’nate Steak Hub’s social media pages for more information.


Price is inclusive of cooking and side dishes, so it is more worth it it dine in


The launching of the 10th branch which is also the first mall-based branch at The Curve.
In conjunction of Merdeka day, Me'nate launched also their Merdeka Menu- scroll down below for menu pics

Me'nate is the world's truly unique and halal steak hub (born in Malaysia and made in  Malaysia). Me’nate’s image is seen as a highly prestigious yet affordable, home-grown western food restaurant, in line with their highest-grade livestock, food safety, and practices, relying onexclusive import of premium meats from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United Statesof America. Our commitment to environmental sustainability and assurance of halal verificationthroughout all our dishes, together with top-notch service and mind-blowing flavors, has led them to be the prominent multi-award-winning brand that we are today.

No "missed-steak"

Me'nate with its awards under the belt

Preparation of meals in the kitchen

Lamb ribs that have meat that fall off the bones at the slightest poke of the fork. No doubt that marination is to the bones.

Juicy beef ribs and steak which keeps customers coming back

Merdeka Meat Fiesta from 20th- 31st August 2022
20% off for beef and lamb steak and 15% of for other menu

As an added bonus to the Merdeka Meat Fiesta 2022, Me’nate is offering consumers anopportunity to have a Grand Merdeka Celebration with friends and family at an affordable pricewith its 20% discount on all meat items - applicable from now until 31 August 2022. 

Merdeka Menu Special from now till 16th September 2022

The Merdeka Menu comprises of Malaysian Daging Bakar, Fried Quail, and Lamb Jalur Gemilang, paired with several signature Malaysian sauces. The renowned home-grown steakhouse has also incorporated beverages to suit the theme,including – Kopi Tarik, Teh Tarik, Bandung Bunga Raya, and Soda Kebangsaan. TheseMerdeka-themed dishes are attainable at all Me’nate Steak Hub outlets throughout the nation until 16 September 2022.

Malaysian Daging Bakar RM69.90

Lamb Jalur Gemilang RM59.90

Merdeka Fried Quail RM35.90

Kopi Tarik 65 RM5.90

Soda Kebangsaan RM9.90

Bandung Bunga Raya RM9.90

Teh Tarik 1957 RM5.90

Setting of Me'nate, The Curve

Setting of Me'nate, The Curve

The launching of the Merdeka Menu

YBrs. Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Senior Director -Domestic & Events Division of  Tourism Malaysia, graced the launch of the Me’nate Steak Hub’s (Me’nate) Merdeka Meat Fiesta 2022 campaign, as an effort to inspire the rakyat to express their patriotic spirits as the national independence day approaches. The launch event was heldconcurrently with the Grand Opening of Me’nate Steak Hub’s 10th outlet at The Curve, MutiaraDamansara - its first outlet within a shopping mall.

En. Syed Ashraf bin Syed Ali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Me’nate Steak
Hub commented saying, "Food plays a vital role in connecting people from different cultures,backgrounds, and ethnicities and it has been this way since the beginning of time. Hence, as welaunch the Merdeka Meat Fiesta 2022 campaign, we hope to be the bridge in promoting unity,cultural diversity, and togetherness during this Merdeka.”

Me'nate's 10th branch which is the first branch in a mall, The Curve

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Friday, August 19, 2022

5 Reasons Why You Should Make Your Own Mooncakes

If "The Moon Represents My Heart", then mooncakes represent sweet moments with my family and friends. Mooncake festival is one of the most awaited festivals for me. It is fun, merry and romantic all together. If you have been buying mooncakes year in and year out, perhaps its time to make your own mooncakes to see if it is more beneficial!

Here are 5 reasons why you should make your own mooncakes

1. More appreciation of the festival when mooncakes are made and not bought

Buying mooncakes for Mid-Autimn festival is a wonderful way of celebrating it but actually making them brings the appreciation to a whole new level! When making mooncakes, although using our modern ways, the experience of kneading the dough and moulding the cake will still enrich the whole appreciation of the festival seeing the end result being used for the celebration.

2. Exercise creativity when customizing your own mooncakes

Why limit yourself to the mooncakes in the market when you can create your own. Go wild with your creativity and experiment every level of flavours, colour, shapes and sizes. Nothing will make you prouder than bespoke mooncakes that you can call your own. You might 

3. Warm and personal touch to the moon cakes

What is warmer than sending mooncakes to your friends? Sending mooncakes that you made yourself! Mid-autumn festival is all about love for family and friends. So why not mould your love into mooncakes and send them your heart!

4. Economical and business opportunity

One that goes up and never comes down may be the price of mooncakes too! Extravagant packaging and demand for mooncake as corporate gifts has jacked the prices up for sure. Making your own mooncakes can be money-saving. With the money, buy more lanterns to brighten up your home. You might also discover a path for a business opportunity. 

5. Make it anytime you like

Making your own mooncakes free you from the wait to eat any mooncake only during the festival. Just imagine that liberation! Pull out the ingredients and make it available to you, family and friends at anytime. 


Bake With Yen, the nation’s largest baking supplies network, has rolled out its Mid-Autumn Festival specials early this year, with a range of mooncake-making essentials to encourage all those who are celebrating to make the most of this festive season. The retailer’s range of mooncake-making essentials includes premixes, ready-to-use fillings, as well as packaging items.

Traditionally baked mooncake

Shanghai mooncake

Snowskin mooncake

These mooncakes have gone from traditional lotus seed and red bean-filled ones to today becoming works of culinary art, with traditional flavours served alongside more creative fillings like cheese, chocolate, matcha, coffee, as well as a myriad of nuts and dried fruit.

These culinary interpretations take time and practice to perfect, which is why 

At Bake With Yen, there are three Mooncake premixes, comprising Traditional, Shanghai and Snowskin variants

They provide bakers with a fast yet tasty solution to making these traditional favourites. The range of mooncake premixes and ready-to-use fillings make it easy for someone who is just starting on their mooncake baking journey, and convenient for professional bakers who are looking to innovate a basic recipe and elevate the flavours with a signature twist.

Mooncake premixes start from just RM8.20 per pack, which offers great value at a time when people are conscious about spending. 

For more information on BWY’s premixes as well as other ongoing promotions and offers, follow Bake With Yen on Instagram and Facebook, or check out the website at www.bakewithyen.my.



Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Resort Taman Eko Rimba Komanwel (RTERK) @ Rawang, Selangor

The first thing I noticed about RTERK is that the camping park is very clean but not one trash bin in sight! Just 30 min drive from KL, you can immerse yourself in nature without compromising on cleanliness and ammenities.

There are several types of camping ground for you to choose from. If camping is not your cup of tea, there are resort rooms, cottages and ONE cosy villa that has its own pool.

Let the cool air comb your hair when you ride on the ATVs, bicycles and electric scooters.

The best therapy for me is listening to the sound of the stream. Remember to pick up after yourself and do not litter in this beautiful park.

Assimilate self with nature

Commonwealth Eco Forest Park & Resort is located at Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve on the road to Rawang, about 24km north of Kuala Lumpur city center and approximately 3km from Rawang Town. It is a large forest reserve of over 260 hectares of lowland dipterocarp species bordering Kanching Recreational Forest and backing on to Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).

The resort is located behind this roundabout

Commonwealth Eco Forest Park & Resort or known as Resort Taman Eko Rimba Komanwel (RTERK) launched to commemorate the 14th Commonwealth Forest Conference in 1993, this park combines dense jungle with landscaped gardens provided with a panoramic view, formal arrangements, camping grounds, chalets, fountains monuments, jogging tracks, hiking trails, Bio Tech- stingless bee farm (kelulut) and other amenities to give visitors an idyllic choice for a greenery-clothed getaway. RTERK is now being managed by Future World Avenues Sdn. Bhd. in close collaboration with The State of Government, Tourism Selangor Sdn. Bhd. and State Forestry Department.

Have some cake and coffee, serenaded by the stream

Escape from the city 

ATV/ Bycycle/ Electric Scooter Rides

ATV and bicycles to add to the experience at RTERK

Electric scooter

River Cottage

The river cottage offers more protection with a roof above every tent

The cooling site at River Cottage

Event Campsite

Event campsite is shaded under the canopy of trees

Stream running beside the event camp offers sound therapy and a pool for a fresh dip

To relax is human

Lake Campsite

Fresh morning facing the lake

Tent at lake campsite

Glamping for two or more pax

Fits six pax comfortably

Under the flysheet tent at lake campsite 

Lakesite camp facing the mirroring lake

Admiring the serenity of nature

Villa de Rimba

Villa de Rimba is a dream little cottage that is comfortable and surrounded by nature

White themed homestay

Cosy master room

Twin bedding in the other room

Huge backyard of Villa that has a bbq area and own pool!

I wanna pamper myself in this cosy cottage in the middle of Mother Nature!


Little Wood Cottage

Little Wood Cottage

Cafe/ Restaurant

Activity space perfect for team building

Black Indiana & Lounge

Event space at Black Indiana

Clean toilets and bathrooms

Loaves & Bites Cafe serves coffee, blendeds and cakes

https://www.rterkpark.com/

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