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How dope is this poppy den? Opium KL: Eat Drink Man Woman | Changkat Bukit Bintang

March 6, 2015 by thejessicat

 

Disclaimer: Opium KL does not deal nor supply Opium in any way, shape or form.

You need to get those somewhere else 😉

 

 

Right after its grand opening mid last year, I was invited to the latest establishment along the vibrant Changkat Bukit Bintang, Opium KL.

And no, as mentioned above, it doesn’t supply the illegal substance, contrary to its name.

 

Located at the corner of the bustling street, its brick walls boast a deep, crimson red hue

with framed modern portraiture of young Chinese maidens.

 

First impression: Opium KL’s oriental theme and relaxed al-fresco atmosphere

is a sure pull-factor for all patrons and party-goers of the city (especially Caucasian tourists!)

 

 Eat. Drink. Man. Woman.

Can’t wait to see what this new kid on the block has to offer! Big Smile

 

Walking into Opium KL, I was spellbound by such authentic interior decor, perfectly capturing 17th century China within its four walls.

It was complete with the opium pipes, opium chests and other opium equipments, as well as the ‘lounge-bed’ chairs akin to those of opium dens!

 

 Whoa. No seriously, WHOA. And that’s not even all of it.

Beautiful. Really a work of art in its class! I felt like I was walking into the Forbidden City

or a museum of illegal artifacts.

They offer separate rooms too, for private dining!

 

 I was ushered to my table upon arriving.

 

 Beautifully-dressed waitresses began to serve us our soup & appetizers.

Boy, they really look the part too!

 

Peppery Lamb Soup

 

I loved this! Two of my favorite ingredients were made out of it – pepper and lamb!

Its combination of lamb cubes, carrots, potatos, spices, coriander and fried shallots worked well as a starter, to warm my tummy up for the courses ahead.

Not too peppery nor spicy too.

 

Fern Leaf Salad with Grilled Prawns

The next starter was a unique one. Wild fern leaves were prepared with huge prawns and tossed in ginger, sambal, flower shallots, coconut and lime juice.
It was slightly spicy, but juicy and delicious all the same.

 

Vinegar was given for us to self-sprinkle onto our dish.

 

Crab Cakes

These were such delightful bites! Real crab meat is made into tiny balls and infused with herb & sambal. It was indeed as juicy as it looks, with fillings oozing out of every bite.

 

Chicken or Beef Satay

You really can’t go wrong with satay. Opium KL nailed it perfectly too.

Assembled with the standard fare of peanut sauce-cucumber-onion-rice cake combo, there was however, one VERY note-worthy thing.

Each skewer contained little to no fats! If you’re a fitness junkie like I am, you’d appreciate that fact just as much as I did. 😉

 

Check out how water was served here!

Like the way they traditionally drank rice wine back in ancient China,

it was served in a porcelain bowl too.

 

Took a stroll around the restaurant while waiting  for my drinks and main course to arrive.

 

Yes, I found the lavatory signs very amusing and creative.

 

When I got back to the table, voila! It was filled with Opium KL’s signature house cocktails and twisted classics. Let’s take a closer look at them one-by-one, shall we?

 

5 fragrance mojito

This refreshing concoction comprises rum, lime, mint, 5 spices & soda.

It’s not your average mojito, I’m tellin’ ya. 😉

 

50 years storm

A bit of an acquired taste, this consists of cognac, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, peychauds bitters & sugar

 

 Shanghailander

For the bold whiskey lovers, enjoy this whiskey, smokey whiskey, honey water, ginger & lemon juice combo!

 

Silk road martini

A simple yet strong pair of Gin or vodka and Noilly Prat – now served with diced caviar too!

 

Teatrader

Turn up the heat with this frothy shake of rum, grand marnier,

lime juice, orange juice & 5 spiced syrup!

 

After the cocktail tasting, I stepped outside to take a breather before the main course.

 

Dusk slowly easing in.

 

With Sascha, the outlet manager of Opium KL!

P/S: To all single ladies out there, he’s newly single now 😉

 

Angus Beef Rendang paired with Lotus Leaf Buns

This Angus beef was tender to taste, simmered to perfection with spices, santan, tumeric leaves and kaffir lime leaves.
Tastey and relatively spicy (but bearable!) the beef rendang was definitely worth coming back for. Laughing

 

                                                     Just sandwich it in the lotus leaf bun and eat it as a whole.

 

Spicy Prawn Noodles

 

This dish reminded me a lot of Penang Hokkien Mee. Click here for more Penang goodness!
It had a similar combination of yellow noodles & rice vermicelli, served with scallops, eggs, prawns, water spinach (kangkung) and beansprouts, all steeped in hearty prawn broth.

This Penang girl definitely approves!

We were full to the brim and adjourned to the al-fresco deck to have desserts and a few more drinks, we saw that the patio was booked out with Opium KL’s dinner crowd.

 

Moo and I just before dessert time.

(At that point, little did we know that we would end up officially together!)

 

Eat. Drink….. Man. Woman!

 

Cheesy Banana Fritters

Talk about a strong banana boost! Boyfie and I loved this heaps – we almost went for seconds but unfortunately we couldn’t stomach any more food. Who can resist fried banana and aged cheddar, topped with banana ice-cream?

Unless you aren’t a banana fan, but that’s besides the point.

 

Last but not least – Melon Ice to wash everything down. 😀

Honeydew melon, sago pearls & coconut milk combo was a great end to a fantastic oriental meal

 

Thank you so much, Sascha and Opium KL for having me tonight – I had a superb feast!

 Click here to check out KLGCC’s new healthy menu or CHIN’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine, here.

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For more info on Opium KL, get in touch with them!

Log on to their official website: www.OpiumKL.com

LIKE them on Facebook: fb.com/opiumkl

Join them on Instagram: instagram.com/opiumkualalumpur

 

For reservations/dine-in:

Call them at this contact number: 03-2142 5670

Drop by at this address: 50 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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A charcoal-grilled dinner feast in this cosy, city cavern! The Steakhouse KL @ Changkat Bukit Bintang

July 8, 2013 by thejessicat

 

 

Changkat Bukit Bintang is an enclave all-too familiar to KL city-dwellers, tourists and food afficionados alike.

Though more commonly recognized and famed as an upbeat bar street where nightlife sees no daylight, Changkat has also carved a name for its exquisite dining outlets and fine choices of international cuisines.

 

Just last week, I was invited to experience one of the establishments fringing Changkat Bukit Bintang.

To enjoy the evening even further, I brought Konzy along as my date. heart

Where did we dine?

It was none other than at The Steakhouse KL, another premium dining outlet

established by expatriate restauranteur, Mr. Werner Kuhn.

Upon arriving, we were ushered to a table that was reserved specially for us.

It was nice to be seated right in the middle of the restaurant! smiley

When we sat down, the waiter opened a bottle of mineral water and poured it into our glasses, before gently placing a napkin onto our laps very courteously.

Soon after, we were given a menu for our perusal.

He soon returned with a basket of The Steakhouse KL’s own complimentary house bread and butter.

It was very soft, fluffy with a light, herb aftertaste. yes Lovely, but I would have prefered it to be served warm!

After scrutinizing the menu, we let our stomachs and tastebuds lead the way to our selections.

For now, it’s time for a visual tour of The Steakhouse KL’s cosy interior.

The dining lounge area boasted a very rustic atmosphere enhanced by soft, sombre luminaires.

The arches were reminiscent of a traditional European tavern.

Dimly lit, a chandelier hung from above and wall lighting which resembled street lamps flanked each column.

It also had a fair share of traditional bare brick-walls, exposed beams as well as ornaments of

classic, whiskey pin-ups and dark walnut wood surfaces complemented by a similar dark, leather upholstery.

The al-fresco dining area utilized wooden wicker chairs and bare tables for a more casual, outdoor feel.

We got back to our seats after a brief exploration of the interior.

Our meals arrived before we knew it; leaving no room for us to be kept waiting.

Let’s begin with our choice of starters and soups! wink

 

Scottish Smoked Salmon

This starter came as four strips of neatly rolled-up smoked salmon, served with a side of salad.

I did ponder upon the absence of the cream cheese, as do most Scottish Smoked Salmon dishes. But nevermind that, as the strips of salmon were deliciously thick and fresh with a mild oceanic aftertaste.yes

This dish also gets extra points for its presentation – rolling it up to resemble a flower bud with a caper bud placed right down the middle. Nice touch! smiley 

Garnished with chopped parsley and horseradish cream, they double as a dip for an otherwise plain bite of smoked salmon.

 

Baked Portobello Mushroom

When this dish arrived, I was astonished by how it looked!

Of all the portobello mushrooms I’ve had in all my years of food tasting, food reviewing and dining out in general, they’ve all been very predictable; served as the usual 4 – 5 pieces of tiny, bite-sized portobello mushrooms.

This one, on the other hand, was presented as one, enormous portobello mushroom! yes

This plus-sized Portobello mushroom was topped with spinach and seafood.

The generous amount of lush spinach was sandwiched in between a mix of fresh seafood cooked au gratin. It was cheesy and filled with shrimps, scallops and squid rings.

One bite had me going for more… and more. Each mouthful spelled warm bites of very thick, juicy mushroom with its naturally rich taste and a smooth, creamy texture.

Florida Crab Cake

This dish came as four oval balls served with a saucer of tropical tartar sauce.

enlightenedCaution! It is served very hot.enlightened  Best to let it sit and cool for a short while before consumption.

After letting it cool down a little, we enjoyed that tiny piece of delight.

It was crispy on the outside, yet soft and meaty inside! Crab meat is such love heart

As tasty as this one was, I wouldn’t consider it an actual cake/pastry though, as its make up had little to no similarity to that of a usual cake. Its texture – dusted with crumbs and slightly crunchy to the bite – was more to a resemblance of breaded, deep-fried crab patties/balls.

It’s main composition were, apt to its name, shredded Florida crab meat and bits of vegetable and herbs.

Ready for the next one? smiley

Escargot

 

As a dish known for its acquired taste and indulgence, these baked snails with garlic herb butter was a sure winner in my books. 

The escargots came in a hot plate and were presented still in their shells. 

 

enlightenedCaution: hot!enlightened

I loved its charred and smoky flavor, enhanced by the sharpness of the cheese and the piquancy of the herbs.

I know making snails edible require lots of work. Toxins have to be purged, shells are to be cleaned thoroughly
The Steakhouse KL did a marvellous job! yes Thumbs up.

On to the soups! We ordered all three soups as I wanted to compare and contrast them.

 

Potato and Seafood Soup

 

I was slightly dissapointed with this one. Not only did the presentation required a lot of room for improvement, the consistency of the soup was relatively diluted and a tad too powdery.

However, in the taste department, this soup scored extremely well! yes It was fresh, light and mild.

It had an adequate taste of potatos and it was filled with a liberal serving of shrimps, squids and scallops. Almost every spoonful had at least 1-2 seafood treasures in it. 

 

Wild Mushroom Soup

 

This warm bowl was served with a dash of olive oil and chives. 

It lacked the boldness I was expecting in a wild mushroom soup. The courseness and deep, ground-earthy wild mushroom aroma just wasn’t there and it also felt slightly watered-down.

 

Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t tasteless and neither was it bad.

It just wasn’t as good as other Wild Mushroom Soups – mostly due to the lack in texture and intensity of flavour

With all due respect, I certainly have had better ones.

But I do recommend that you sprinkle some ground black pepper as accompaniment. It worked magic wink

French Onion Soup

 

This soup, I swear, is unlike, I repeat: UNLIKE the French Onion soups I’ve ever tasted in my life!

Nevermind French Onions, it is unlike ANY OTHER soup. It doesn’t even look like soup, but pot pie sans its crust.

This was the first French Onion soup I’ve had that stuck close to its 18th century French roots, as it was traditionally topped with baked cheese and croutons. yes This “soup”, baked with two different types of Swiss cheese – gruyere and emmental cheese – was thick, decadent and extremely flavourful. 

 

Some may find it too cheesy, too thick and chunky. I may not disagree, but then again,

I’m certainly not going to slam the merits of its fine originality and the uniqueness of the soup in itself! 

This bowl contained explosive flavours of sweet and tangy french onion, tantalizing each and everyone of your tastebuds the moment you indulge in so much as a mere spoonful. yes

Mining through it was like a treasure hunt, for I found caramlized onions aplenty hidden at the bottom and as you can see, this soup was laden with croutons as well. 

This soup was undeniably filling too, and those tasty croutons soaked in the flavours of this soup? No crouton was left untouched wink

Mains: Grilled Black Cod Fish

It was well-presented, with good colour combination and, despite the flowing juices, boasted a clean arrangement.

The black cod was grilled and lightly charred around its sides and skin.

 

 The fish was very tender and warm inside, bordering it was a yummy, crispy skin.

It was served with sides of baby spuds, mushrooms, baby tomatos, chili flakes (underneath) and garnished with parsley. The creamy wasabi pesto sauce gave this fillet of perfection an extra zest too! yes

Cooked to the most accurate time and temperature,

the flesh of this black cod was tender and gently came apart section by section.

Now… for the gastronomic star of The Steakhouse KL! Prepare to salivate and yearn for…

24oz./750gm T-Bone Steak – cooked medium rare

 

For all of their Chilled Australian Grain Fed beef, the steaks are served with a side of grilled vegetables, a choice of sauce and a choice of potato.

Sauces: black pepper, red wine, mushroom, BBQ or Béarnaise sauce. 

Potatoes: french fries, mashed potato or sauteed potato.

When asked for our preference, we opted for the latter for both choices.

 

The steak was divine! It was huge slab of Australian T-bone; very tender and juicy, still pinkish towards the middle and almost bloody right in the centre – the perfect embodiment of a medium rare steak. yes

It was firm on the outer surface, with its sides well-browned and the top and bottom part of the steak charred to crisp, dark brown.

 

As if all I said wasn’t impressive enough, I’d like to up the ante.

The steaks at The Steakhouse KL are all charcoal grilled on the open fire! yes

 

Though I usually prefer my steaks medium well to well done (not quite the fan of blue, raw cuts and anything close to it), this steak got my date whirring with culinary delight. smiley

Still, I had a quarter of it and loved it nonetheless!

Steak doneness relies heavily on temperature and precise timing and only a good, experienced griller can

execute a steak with the desired level of doneness, without having to poke through the middle to check.

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Poured Béarnaise sauce all over it. I would suggest against this!

Lightly dipping each chunk into it was fine, but to pour the entire thing? indecision

The buttery emulsion killed it for us as it masked the aroma and flavour of the steak.

When we were finally done with our mains, I was feeling a tad full from all that eating.

Took a short walk around the restaurant to “rest” my stomach, which was hard at work this entire time. 

Jessicat standing amidst the dining lounge.

Just lounging at the corner! Perfect place for some tête-à-tête and after-dinner cuddles, or in stark contrast,

even a large but intimate gathering with loved ones on the comfortable, plush leather seats.

They say it’s good to save the best for last. And that’s probably why dessert is put at the end of a course!

We’ve come to the part where all sweet tooths would rejoice in unison and that extra spacious dessert compartment in your stomach would be best be utilized right about now. wink

 

Andreas Special – A Dream in Chocolate

This fantastic dessert comes in an excellent combination of tastes and sweetness.yes

It consisted of white chocolate ice cream, milky chocolate mousse, chocolate syrup, banana in passion fruit, and pear in red wine.

Carefully arranged layer by layer and presented in a glass, Andreas Special tasts just as good as it looks.

For the non-adventurous, I implore you to try their homemade chocolate ice-cream. It’s the bomb! yes

 

Classic Italian Tiramisu

 

Its presentation intrigued me. Not only did it not come presented still in glassware, as do most tiramisus I’ve had, this one came neither in a cube form but in a shape of sphere.

This piquant coffee-flavoured dessert came garnished with strawberries and drizzled with mango sauce, and tasted molto buono! The Italians would be proud yes

 

Baked Cheesecake

This cheesecake had a nutty biscuit base that tasted like, to my best guess, either walnuts or pecans.

The texture was soft, fluffy not too rich and had just the right amount of crumbliness. On one side, was decorated with strawberries while the other was decorated with blueberries and ice-cream.

 

I was overjoyed that this cheesecake wasn’t cloyingly sweet nor did it melt in my mouth too quickly.

I like to savour a good cheesecake and this one undeniably, falls into that category wink

 

That’s a wrap! 

Flanked by Restaurant Manager, Henry and F&B Manager, Chris.

With them around, you can be sure you’ll be getting the most of an impeccable service. They are also approachable, friendly, and had been very open and receptive to my suggestions and constructive criticism. yes

Oh and before I forget, don’t take my words too harshly or seriously, as I can be quite the nitty-gritty, food critic and perfectionist when it comes to documenting my culinary experiences.angel

Last but not least, is the man himself behind the famed chain of prestigious restaurants.

Mr. Werner Kuhn and I. Thank you, for having me at your premises that wonderful evening!

Your best bet for a swanky, yet intimate dining session over premium food and whiskey or wine.

I had a brilliant dining experience at The Steakhouse KL that Tuesday night. heart

Shall be back to try their Deluxe Chilled Seafood Mountain, BBQ Short Ribs, Shanks and
Roulades some time soon, as I was not able to stomach anymore that night! laugh

 

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For more information on The Steakhouse KL or to make your reservations/book a table, you can:

Visit their outlet at this address: 48 Changkat Bukit Bintang 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Call them at this contact number: +603-2143 2268

Opening hours: 4pm – 3pm (everyday)

Log on to their official website at: www.SteakhouseKL.com

LIKE them on Facebook at: facebook.com/TheSteakhouseKL

 

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The Sunday Times XXX: Sights, sounds, adventures & eats! My week in a flash ♥

July 7, 2013 by thejessicat

 

This week marks my first week as a 24 year old! Boy, oh boy, do I feel old.

Exactly a decade ago, to sum it up, I was an acne-ridden, hip-hop lovin' streetkid, a high school nerd and an angsty teenager still trying to find herself.

Not that I'm any much closer to finding myself just yet anyway. *shrugs* The journey of self-discovery, to me, is always a perpetual one. 

Guess I'll never ever discover who I really am yet. Well that keeps things interesting, doesn't it? 

 

The month of July will be a month full of birthday celebrations for me.

Full blog post on my birthday celebrations will be up at the end of this month!

 

Oh and, to publicly answer the one question I've been getting over and over again this year –

Why are you not throwing a big birthday party like all your previous years, Jess? blush

 

I have my personal reasons for this. I guess I can only reveal the answer two years later – no, I'm not joking. It's a legit reason. So far, only a small circle of family and close friends know why, and I plan to keep it that way.wink

Ianya akan disimpan sebagai rahsia buat masa ini!

 

Posted my last video as a 23 year old, just before I turned 24:

 

Jun 30, 2013 | Goodbye dear 23 year old girl! Looking forward to a brand new year for me! 😀 by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Anyway, let's get on with the weekly wrap-up, shall we? smiley

 

I went hiking up my usual BJ Hill @ Bukit Jambul

Next stop – Penang Hill! 

 

Couldn't resist taking this photo of buddyAdrian and a dog in the woods.

He's such a dog whisperer – I don't even! surprise Dogs are really a man's best friend.

 

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Being back in Penang drove me to Milkshake Factory @ Gurney Plaza again.

No thanks to bestieVince as I was trying to resist it! angry *dagger stares* I gave in, eventually.

 

Mungkin ko nih nak berat badanku bertambah? Entahlah.

Okay, fine. You know I love it, don't you? Thanks for the awesome milkshake devil xo ​

 

Back in KL, I was booked for a food review session at The Steakhouse KL @ Changkat Bukit Bintang.

 

 

Jul 2, 2013 | At The Steakhouse KL about to taste their amazing dinner menu. Can't wait to share the best of what they have! by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

Thank you, Mr. Werner Kuhn and team for having me at your luxurious restaurant tonight.

Full blog feature up next!

 

Silly convex mirror times with the buddies heart Photobomb level: honking car LOLOL

We had a small cosy dinner gathering at In-House @ Publika

More of what happened and a short feature in another post!

 

Okay time for some kittyphotos of the week. wink Mew!

Plotting his diabolical plan to take over the world.

 

"I hate mommy's cuddles."

 

"On second thought, maybe it's not that bad after all."

 

"But what did I do wrong this time, mommy? I swear it wasn't me!"

 

"I haz no legs. I'm just a black furry blob with a tail."

 

Okay that's all for now LOL.

Mid-week, I checked out Tony Roma's Steakhouse Restaurant to taste their "Tony's World Famous Ribs."

 

Combo of their Bountiful Beef Ribs and Grilled Salmon with a serving of fresh vegetables.

Rating: ★★★★★

 

The taste of rich beef complemented with Tony Roma's own original barbeque sauce did the trick.

The  meat was just right too. It was tender and fell off the bone with the merest, gentle slice of my knife.

I would say I prefer these ribs to the ones served at TGI Friday's. Then again, it is a close fight though.

 

The salmon was nothing short of perfection too.

With a hint of dill and lemon enhanced by the open fire grill, this one's a winner.

 

Their only fallback is probably the house bread that came as a starter.

It tasted fine, but the texture was slightly on the chewy side.

 

On Saturday my fave partycrew and I were on our way to somewhere… secret.

 

Yup, it's the annual Carlsberg's 'Where's the Party?'

 

The location isn't so secret anymore by now; it was held in MAEPS @ Serdang.

Full blog feature up soon. A very honest account. Wait for it.indecision

 

We had our own little afterparty/late dinner at The Castle Restaurant, KL

Rating: ★★★☆☆

It served a standard fare of Middle Eastern food; though I must recommend the Spicy Shish Tawook and the Lamb Mandy. The latter was served with long-grain kabssa rice. Shisha there was fine with an equally good variety of flavours. yes

The Chicken Kebab though, left a little to be desired. It was too bland and the texture was somehow a little soluble and for some reason, disintergrated too quickly. It was oddly, really wet with hardly any meat that I could chew on. The service was a little slow, but the waiters were amazingly friendly.

 

After a late night, I don't know how I managed to drag myself out of bed the next morning

for my session with the Bosu. It was akin to dragging a full-grown water buffalo out of a mudhole. indecision 

 

Thursday night's TRX + back and bicep day was fine. Until the next morning, that is.

Good lord. I could hardly raise my arm to switch on the lights in the bathroom as I woke up.

 

Chilling with my favorite barbell after an intense leg day workout.

 

And of course, the usual eats. My post workout-meals:

Wheat bran, cornflakes and blueberries in milk!

 

Chicken breast slices, carrots, spinach,

aubergine and onions stir-fried with olive oil and chia seeds.

 

Snacking on a fruit platter of oranges, green apples, red grapes and organic pumpkin kernels.

 

Eggs – in three different variants.

Which do you prefer? Hardboiled, scrambled or as a omelette? wink

 

Clean eating is the way to go! Have you had your greens today? wink

 

Before I knew it, Sunday came knocking on my door! cool

Pardon me, as I groove to some 70's disco music.

I know, how very unbecoming. But sometimes, the weekend does this to me.

 

 

Jul 7, 2013 | Nothing like a #weekend fix of #70s #music. Anyone remembers KC and the Sunshine Band? That's the way, baby 😉 by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

 

Parked myself at Milk and Butter @ Bangsar and hung out with my boy Chivas before the girls arrived.

 

When they did, we all had an amazing afternoon over equally amazing food heart

Can't wait to review this restaurant – blog feature up soon!

 

Sunday evenings were spent in the sun curling up with my favorite book by the poolside.

You can see how worn out the novel looks already! Sorry for the candid shot, I wasn't ready for the photo.

 

At night, was Bob and Gouya's pool party!

It was fun skewering the kebabs, chicken thighs, onions, tomatoes, capsicums and more. 

 

Helped the boys out in preparing their Middle Eastern food and firing the grill!

 

I had a great weekend but I was a tad upset about not being able to watch Tydi back in Penang tonight.

He's performing as we speak! frown Right now, at QEII On the Sea, Church Street Pier, Penang in celebration with the Georgetown World Heritage Site Celebration.

 

 

What's the significance of the day, you ask? 

Tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary of Georgetown being enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

 

Penang, my love, you truly deserve it. heart 

Tomorrow will also be a Public Holiday in Penang too. Enjoy your day off, fellow Penangites! 
 

What a fantastic start of a new week no? By sleeping in and spending an extra day of leisure.

Remind me why I moved away to the city, Kuala Lumpur, again? frown Hahaha.

 

Much love,

kissJessicat

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The Sunday Times XXVI: Sights, sounds, adventures & eats! My week in a flash ♥

June 2, 2013 by thejessicat

 

Oh hey! It's the month of June already.

If you ask me, this year flew by really swiftly. Before I knew it, we're already almost halfway into the year 2013. 

Where did all the time go?

Hmmm… maybe getting starting my new job made me feel like time had fleeted by so fast.

 

Cold days at work. When the advertising industry debilitates me whole by the end of the day, all I can do is to curl up with my fave mug of hot chocolate

 

As keeping busy takes up most of my time, my days aren't as dreary and long as it would probably feel if I were to be jobless or bored at home with absolutely nothing to do. To be honest, I do miss being bored sometimes. 

I could only wish for more hours in my day. blush

My life is so fast-paced, especially this year, that I don't even have the time to feel bored anymore! 

Masaku betul2 berlalu dengan laju sangat. Alangkah baiknya jika kita mempunyai lebih masa setiap hari? Katakanlah 30 jam sehari berbanding dengan hanya 24 jam. Lebih banyak kerja yang dapat diselesaikan dalam satu hari dan perkara akan dilakukan secara jauh lebih berkesan, kan?

 

Ahhh, wishful thinking at best. 

Anyway, this week was relatively mundane with a sprinkle of colour towards the weekend. Okay, recap! wink

 

Daily trainings and awesome post-workout meals.

 

It was upper body: chest, shoulders, back and arm day

 

Made organic fusilli pasta bake with honey glazed eggplant, carrots & tomato,

tossed with grapeseed oil, basil and cottage cheese.

 

Rolled wholegrain oats with soy milk, banana slices and golden kiwi

Organic brown rice with chicken chunks, button mushrooms & flax seeds,

steamed in spring onion, garlic-ginger-onion-herb paste made from scratch! 

 

Tonight's outfit of the day.

 

Was invited to Longchamp Paris' Exclusive Preview of their Fall/Winter collection.

Full blog feature soon!

 

 

May 29, 2013 | Amazing new release by #Longchamp #Paris! Here are my favorites from their 2013 Fall/Winter collection! ❤ by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

Randomly, just randomly, I'm vaguely aware of how my sense of dressing has mellowed so much. Ugh.

Although sexy tops, tight skirts, mini dresses and belly bearing tops still appeal to me, I noticed a paradigm shift in my taste in clothing as of late – probably since the beginning of the year. I have to admit, this "change" scares me a little.

I think this means I'm succumbing to the ravages of time and age. OH NO. 

Aku rase aku sekarang nih dah makin tua. frown Jadi, tidak hairanlah apabila aku semakin berpaling kepada cara berpakaian yang lebih klasik ataupun sedikit sebanyak konservatif, jika berbanding dengan fesyen yang biasanya aku dilihat memakai.

Nowadays, classy high-cut tops, demure outfits, long dresses, classic, elegant pieces and the corporate OL (office lady) look strikes my fancy. Umm. really Jess, since when?

What happened to that wild, partygirl look you often portray? surprise

 

Date night out in the city. We chose El Cerdo KL Spanish Restaurant, Changkat Bukit Bintang

 

We had tapas. Gambas Al AjilloCalamares (above) and A La Plancha (below)

Loved its freshness and mild but delightful flavours!

★★★★★

 

 

May 30, 2013 | #Night outs! #Dinner in the #city. Drinks by the #bar ❤ by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

We also met up with some friends for a bit of Wednesday night partying 

 

One person is missing from the picture! I guess I'll have to photoshop bestiePam's head in LOL

 

Bumped into an old friend, Anu, from Penang!

We were squash players back in high school

 

Excuse my vanity. I don't usually have the time to doll up laugh

 

Take two.

 

I have a new addition to my arsenal of gadgets now. Say hello to my new sexy white thing.

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Camera heart

 

Fancy some cat pictures for the start of the week?

What you are about to see is my furkid, Chivas, in compromising positions cheeky

 

 

The weekends finally loomed closer; about time it did!

Friday night saw me packing my bags and heading up to Ipoh to spend some time with the family for the weekend.

 

We had a sumptous family feast. Japanese dinner at

Zento Sushi @ Festival Walk which left us full to the brim and beyond satisfied.

★★★★★

Full blog feature/review coming soon!

 

Being away for the weekend didn't deter me from carrying out my routines.

Here's a makeshift circuit I did at the porch of my home.

 

Oh, this Ipoh trip marked my first time boarding the Electric Train Service (ETS) from KL Sentral Railway Station.

I came to a conclusion that I didn't want to drive two hours to Ipoh and another two hours back. I just can't be bothered, really.

The train ride was incredibly smooth and gave me a pleasant experience!

It was punctual – arriving on the dot! yes

The carriages/coaches were clean, spacious, comfortable and had on-board entertainment (hurray for Mr. Bean!) to boot.

 

Instead of spending a taxing two hours squinting into the distance when I drive at night and speeding (being me, admittedly) down the highway at 140km/h, all I had to do was to get to the railway station, board the train, pop up my laptop and do my work or leisure for the entire two hours.

 

Arriving with zero stress.

 

Sounds like a much better option, no doubt! yes

Thumbs up to Malaysian public transportation! 

Architecture-wise, I was pretty impressed by how the railway station looked.

Fringing the railway tracks were high-rise horseshoe and orgee arches plastered in white. It had this British heritage look and feel to it.

 

 

You know the concept of crisp-looking whitewashed buildings of moorish designs, pairs of columned porches, symmetrical windows flanking the main, arched entrances?

 

Yeah the whole train station boasted that entire notion; and I loved it.

 

 

It felt as though I was stepping out of the Hogwarts Express train into London's King's Cross railway station.

 

Before I got too carried away in my reverie, I stopped myself from running into the wall in hopes of traversing into a secret, hidden platform to Hogwarts HAHAHA.

I'm deluded like that.

 

On our way to the Ipoh Railway Station

 

 

Jun 2, 2013 | Whilst on our way to the #Ipoh railway station to head back to #KL #city! by imthejessicat on Keek.com

 

Farewell, Ipoh Railway Station. I'll be back!

 

The sunset on the way back was breathtaking

This photo does no justice to the deep vermillion, purple and crimson hues that illuminated the evening sky

 

Theboyf and I decided to pig out and grab some Mexican cuisine for dinner upon arriving KL.

Actually, it was his idea. We were starving by the time we arrived the city.

 

Chilis Grill & Bar Restaurant, Bangsar Shopping Centre

★★★★★

 

The Chicken Club Tacos were superb! 

Wrapped inside the tacos were grilled mesquite chicken breast, ancho-chile ranch dressing, diced tomatoes, mixed cheeses and lettuce served with chopped beef bacon and black beans.yes

Eating it left me wanting more. It came so juicy, the chicken was tender and it was a perfect burst of Tex-Mex flavour with every bite.

We also tried their new starter, the Spinach Queso.

Those tostada chips were warm and crisp, to be dipped into a spinach-cheese dip and house-made salsa. Just heavenly! yes

 

So that's a wrap! Here's to hoping your weekend was just as eventful as mine. 

Have a good seven days ahead heart

I'm going to leave you with a song that's been stuck in my head for as long as ever. Sharing is caring wink

 

 

Much love,

kissJessicat

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The Sunday Times XII: Sights, sounds, adventures & eats! My week in a flash ♥

December 9, 2012 by thejessicat

 

 

 

Good evening folks!

This week’s The Sunday Times had been delayed as I’ve been out of the country for that famed beach rave & turned into a hungover zombie over the weekend.

But yes, I’m back in Malaysia already and my past seven days have been a whirlwind!

The start of my week gave me a very invigorating experience. I’m honoured to be one of the select few to dine with a brand-new concept to hit Malaysia’s food & beverage scene.

 

I was invited to try the ‘Dining in the Dark KL’ by Werner’s on Changkat

*blogpost HERE!*

 

Spent some time in Pavilion KL and checked out Burberry’s latest Autumn/Winter collection.

Had been eyeing something in particular the moment I spotted it on London Fashion Week.

 

Wanna see? :D

 

It’s now here in Malaysia! The Burberry Prorsum Alma Gold Fox Clutch! 

 

Had dinner with Konzy, Pam & Rama thereafter at Komugi Cafe in Tokyo Street @ Pavilion KL

I recommend the Pumpkin Soup served in a bread bowl & the baked marble cheesecake! 

 

Indulged in some Jap cuisine at Shogun Japanese Buffet @ 1 Utama for lunch the next day

Made time for my workout routines at the gym.

Don’t have time for gym? MAKE BLOODY TIME! 

 

Monday madness!

 

Wacky Wednesdays!

You’re running on guts. On fumes. Your muscles twitch. You throw up. You’re delirious.

But you keep running because there’s no way you’re not crossing the finish line.

It’s a misery that non-runners don’t understand.

– Martine Corstello

 

Can’t wait for the run at the end of the week!

 

Had some extra time on my hands and thought I deserve some pampering.

Gave myself a pretty manicure with my new nail lacquer from OPI!

A deep shade of red, aptly named Bastille My Heart.

Oh don’t remind me -_-“

 

Had a good breakfast the very next day…

 

Honey Oats with Roasted Almonds & a dollop of Peanut Butter!

 

And off I went to Singapore for an extended weekend of my annual pilgrimage… ZoukOut 2012! 

So much to say, show & share the footages in my next blogpost, but first here are two photos that somewhat summarizes both my days at ZoukOut!

 

ZoukOut 2012 Day 1

 

ZoukOut 2012 Day 2!

 

Surprisingly, I was supremely kind to my wallet (and bank account!) this time round!

I used to incur exorbitant expenses each time I’m in Singapore all because of the shopping at twice the amount of money; no thanks to exchange rates! :/

 

For this trip, guess how much I spent in Singapore, in total?

Only RM250 for four days! Amazeballs, if I do say so myself 


The bulk of my expenses all went to commuting via public transportation and of course, good food.

 

 

If it’s something I’ve learnt throughout the years, it’s to never to be stingy on food.

Nothing more satisfying than a good meal of something you really enjoy eating! 

 

Here are some of the food I ate whilst in Singapore:

 

Teppanyaki Chicken McGrill from McDonalds!

Before you snort at my eating McD of all things in another country, it’s because we don’t have that in Malaysia!

Neither do we have pork bacon in our McBreakfasts, for obvious reasons. 

 

Ergo, I literally PIGGED OUT when I dined in Singapore!

The next meal I had was:

 

The popular Bak Chor Mee (Minced Pork Noodles with Pork Balls) from Bedok 85!

Fried Oysters with Eggs | A combo of both Black and White Carrot Cakes! (aka turnip cakes)

 

I was quite exasperated that night. Hear me out?

 

The stall owner refused to speak in English with me when I placed my order in English.

I tried communicating with her in English; only to be responded in Mandarin, again & again. 

Fine. Assuming she couldn’t speak a word of English, I mustered all the little Mandarin I knew and spoke to her quite terribly, after much struggle.

The next thing I know, when my Caucasian boyfriend placed his order with her, she smugly spoke in (simple yet fluent!) English to him.

 

Got trolled. JESUS CHRIST, WOMAN! You made me go through all that hassle for nothing LOL!

 

The next day, my lovely host & buddy June took us out to Octapas Spanish Tapas Bar @ Clarke Quay

As if the waterfront view isn’t fabulous enough, here are some photos of our scrumptious feast!

 

I had some personal favorites! 

Allow me to list my recommendations ;)

Among those which topped my list were: Bacon-wrapped Prawns with Tomato Salsa, Grilled Squid with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction, Leg of Lamb Stew with Courgettes & Aubergines, Beef Tenderloin Cubes sauteed with Olive Oil & Garlic and finally, the Pan-fried Cod with Poached Onion 

 

I had my first Vegan Burger at ZoukOut 2012 from Vegan Burg.

The patties were made of soy with plum sauce. Tasted rather odd and bland to me :/

 

Perhaps I just wasn’t used to it. After all, it is a far cry from the usual meat & cheeseburgers!

Sorry environmentalists, looks like I’ll always love my meat 

 

The next night, we had Vietnamese baguettes from Bag★ette : The Viet Inspired Deli at Vivo City.

 

Chicken for me, and pork for him.


The baked cheesecake that came with the set was very light, smooth and soft to the touch.

The type that melts in your mouth! Would someone deliver it all the way to Malaysia? ;(

 

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Apart from my extreme dosage of bottles and bottles of Meiji low-fat milk…

 

 

…which I never fail to pick up whenever there was a 7-11 in my immediate vicinity, I had my favorite Weissbrau mango beer with some friends, at Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant @ Raffles City.

 

Drink up! :D

 

The final day in Singapore saw us having a goodbye lunch with June dearest 

 

I had Claypot Glass Noodles with Soft Shell Crab in Thai Express @ Vivo City

Well recommended! I loved this to bits 

 

Farewell Singapore!

Although I love your little country, I’ll always be glad to cross over the causeway back to Malaysia where I regain unlimited 3G data on my iPhone and where we can smoke (for smokers!) or chew gum anywhere we please without so much as a fine 😛

 

Dropped by Chilis Bar & Grill for some pub grub.

Cajun Club Sandwich for him & Southwestern Eggrolls for me

 

Needless to say, I had a splendid week! Hope yours was just as fun-filled as mine

Have a perfect seven days ahead of you! Seize every day like it’s your last 

 

Much love,

Jessicat

 

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The Sunday Times is a weekly series; published every Sunday night to recap the highlights of my week, capture what piques my interest and to briefly highlight my recommendations for to-go and to-eat places!

Some of the photos in this edition are posted instantly on my Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr & Facebook

Do follow to get instant updates and pretty photos of the sights & sounds all around me!

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