Hungry in Hong Kong

Sorry for the delay guys. Internet at home's fucked up and I don't have the time to screw Telekom Malaysia yet. Blogging from Mr. Bun's pc now and I've so much to share with you. The trip was great and I saw many interesting things and some not so interesting. Can't be blogging about every single detail or else I'll die. So I'm just gonna talk about the food!! Who doesn't love food? Anyway, I did manage to go the Ocean Park and Disneyland Hong Kong, so if you see me, ask me about how I got free tickets to Disneyland. Haha... I never thought I had such charm :p

















Ham and cheese burger.

















Grilled chicken burger. Why can't we have these kickass burgers in McDonald's Malaysia? By the way, the staff in Hong Kong has really cool McD uniforms as well. They have exclusive McD jeans!

































Roasted goose drumstick and roasted suckling pig at Hankow Road. So good that it's even better than those expensive roasted stuff the so-called high class Chinese restaurants serve here. I forgot the name of the restaurant 'cause I wrote it in my notebook but don't have it with me now. It's opposite HMV though.
































Puddings galore at one of the many dessert shops at Mong Kok.
































Hmph deb deb... Don't think I can't get Krispy Kremes by myself ah!!

















Eating grilled octopus in the middle of busy Mong Kok is absolutely fantastic, especially when the octopus tastes good!!
















Not so nice street stall food. Their fishballs are so overrated.






























































Breakfast on the second day was at Metropol Restaurant, located at Level 4 of United Centre. If you wanna get here, take the MRT to Admiralty station and get out at exit D. Let me tell you, they use huge prawns here and they're really fresh too. The siew mai was heavenly... Definitely tops my list of favourite food. They had crab roe on top which bursts like tiny bombs between your teeth when you chew on 'em. The char siew pau was good too. Could really taste the fresh meat, unlike the processed ones we get here. Ha kau was okay, would be perfect if the skin was less thick. Chee cheng fun was good 'cause the prawns were big but the sauce was a little bit too bland. This place claims to not use any MSG or any food colouring, just try it yourself to see if it's true.















































Bistro La Fourchette in Pacific Place. Didn't wanna eat at such places... Would rather do something local but no choice la. There was such limited choices of food in the complex. The sandwiches were great, but the creme brulee was not too good. Too thick on the top.

















Dinner on the second day was beef brisket noodles at this small shop at Temple Street. They used dried scallops to make the broth and it was absofuckingly orgasmic. Why can't we have beef noodles like this in KL???????????













































































Had a seafood dinner on the third day at Lung Tang Seafood Restaurant in Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar. Good good seafood. Fresh and cooked just nicely. Everything is so chewy here, unlike the overcooked and soft seafood we're so used to being served in KL.
































Snacks at Disneyland: Mickey pudding and smoked turkey leg.

















Gindaco



















































Egg custard, red bean snow and porky bun at Yee Shun Milk Company. The pork bun was damn nice ok!! Bread was crispy and meat was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside *salivates*




























































































Breakfast on the final day was at Tao Heaung in Silvercord Arcade in Tsim Sha Tsui. Average stuff they got here. Pardon some of the blury pics, the one after the ha kau is simply garbage. Not good. And xiao long bao was terrible as well. Kun tong kao was good, much better than the version here where you only get one big dollop of flour with some processed meat and a bad excuse for crabmeat.















































Rubbish Food at Macau (so-called) International Airport.



So there... My short culinary adventure beyond the kitchens of Malaysia. Will leave you guys with a couple of random but interesting pics. Nite!!
















I accidentally snapped this photo with Aunty Lo Lan passing by without realising it was really her. I thought it was some old lady looked like her. Mom diued me for not telling her and everyone else teased me about bumping into a ghost during the hungry ghost festival -.-"

















Penis galore at Temple Street. There were tons of stalls selling sex toys, dildos, vibrators, etc but I wasn't allowed to take pictures of those so none of those lah!

Presents for my 22nd

This post is specially for people who actually care about putting a thought into what to get me for my birthday :p In other words, I'm telling people what I want to receive lah. Makes our lives so much easier, right? You're happy because you found something that I like and I'm happy 'cause I got what I like. Nyek nyek... So there's one whole month for thoughts and shopping to be done.

Presents I'd like to receive (in no particular order):





















New Sony Ericsson W880 or W888 handphone.




















Anya Hindmarch's 'I'm Not a Plastic Bag' Bag
























This uber adorable Hallmark teddy. At first I thought of asking the boyfriend to buy this for me but then I realized the ribbon says 'Friends Forever'. Potong stim... So only friends can buy it for me.























Forget the birthday cake. I want me some Krispy Kreme doughnuts!!





















Anthony Bourdain's novels. Not the fella.


Michael Connelly's novels. I've already got 'The Black Echo', 'Void Moon' and 'The Poet'.

















Dior Addict Shine Parfum



Anyone who's planning to actually buy something from this list can actually leave a message and let me know. Muahahahaha.....

Gwennie Sold Out

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/8/21/nation/18652638&sec=nation

News story on a world-famous pop star who's in Malaysia at the moment.
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Relate the news to moral values in Malaysia.
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Play up the not-so-intelligent statements made by the opposition party about the pop star.
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Relate the pop star to her connection with Malaysia.
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Make a bigger mess of Malaysia in the eyes of the world?
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All I need now is a muse

My brother (eldest) bought me a Canon S5 IS yesterday!!! Muahahahahahahahaha...... Wakakakakakaakakakakakakakakaa....... It's my early birthday present and I'm happy I finally have a somewhat decent camera to play with. Thank you kor. I know how I always say I love my family but I think they disagree with that because frankly speaking, I do look like I'm extremely displeased with them at most times. But really la, I'm just better off with the bitchy face. So let's just leave it at that, okay? It's Monday and I'm not in the mood for work. But still manage to clear off some of my backlogs. So many deadlines to rush wey!! My mind is already in Hong Kong. I'm now sitting at the wantan noodles stall and slurping on the yummy noodles, chewing on the shrimp dumplings. Walking excitedly into the char chan teng and ordering milk tea, waiting eagerly for the egg tarts as they come out of the oven, piping hot. Walking a few blocks for the roasted goose drumstick. Ripping the meat with my teeth and wishing Mr. Bun was there to eat its skin for me. Perhaps make a stop at the dim sum restaurant later. After all, Hong Kong is famous for all these, and more. Aaaaahhhh... Friday won't you come faster? I'm in agony because I know all these are still just daydreams in my head.

P/S: Updates for my new cam later on.

Starry skies

I don't know if it's kiasuism or just overrated marketing strategies. Gwen Stefani is coming to Kay-el in a few days and Hitz.fm is actually counting down the days until her concert -.-"

I read that Justin Timberlake's coming in October. Can't wait!! Mr. Bun promised to sponsor me front row tickets and I'm just waiting to throw my bra on-stage to Justin's face. So cute la Mr. Bun merajuk when I told him that. Then I made him smile by saying he can save time when we reach home, me sans bra. Lol.

Quite impressive concerts and artists coming to our shores this year, no? Then I read this: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/8/17/nation/18613713&sec=nation. Not a big fan but it's still a pretty big thing for us kiasu beasts when you say Beyonce's coming here for a concert. I'll be in Langkawi by then. Nyek nyek!

When is Chester coming??? Along with his bandmates, I mean. Hehe...

Famewhore!

So is this the biggest story in the spirit of Malaysian patriotism?




















Sorry but I don't have Photoshop in my office pc but if you read the news on the website, you won't miss the mugshot when you scroll down the screen. Man, how I wish I could rap in Hokkien. Then I'd be the top news story of the country by now. Perhaps I should try yodelling in Hakka. Two more weeks left to Merdeka and I still have my chance for stardom... But you gotta give it to the fella and The Star. This is surely something out of the box, totally different from the usual patriotic stuff you get every year in the papers. Many hotels are going for the 'Tunku's Favourite Dishes' for their F&B. So lame... If I get another ad about that I'm gonna scream! The people upstairs should totally stay out and not try to test my patience with their attempt to join in the lame game. As if not lame enough already...

We Need More Happyness



















I didn't realize the word was spelled with a 'Y' until Will Smith pointed it out. This movie really made it clear that we're all very, very fortunate beings really. But yet we complain so much about what we can't have in life. Try putting ourselves in Chris' shoes... I bet none of us has even half the determination and strength that he had. But yet again, he's really lucky to not suffer from broken bones after getting knocked down by a car or suffer from malnutrition. Broke my heart to watch the scene when they had to sleep in the train station's men's toilet. I was thinking about how I'd feel if I had my son in my arms when all he had were toilet paper as bedsheet. I be such a failure as a father. It's a good thing Christopher's such a good kid. And the closing scene was it. Will Smith just brings you to tears. I had mine brimming with tears when I saw Chris' red and brimming with tears too. This movie is a tearjerker but most importantly, it's a reminder that we should be more thankful about the little good things we have in life and be strong when we face difficulties. Thank you, Will Smith.

Just me and my sorrows

As I commute to work on the LRT this morning with Amy Winehouse (the lyrical and melodious genius that she is) blaring into my ears, I couldn't help but feel pressured than ever about my life. As I recall these past two nights, I've had my first two work nightmares and I absofuckingly hate them. We humans hate being pressured. But I can't help but coyly admit that I enjoy the mad rushes I get when I need to get things done. Like how I secretly love the pain I feel when I have a gastric attack. But that doesn't mean I like dreaming about all the bullshit I go through in the office. Then I remembered that if it wasn't for Sophia making so much noise for me to download Back to Black for her, I wouldn't have known what an amazing gift Wino has given to the world. Love it or hate it, I'm under pressure and I cannot run away from it. My thoughts were like a whirpool, like the water you see tumbling in a front load washing machine, creating an escape when you stare deep into it and get lost in your thoughts. I used to stare into the troubled waters when my family had a front load washing machine when I was a kid. It was my escape. I was walking down from the train station to my office and yet, as I cross the insanely busy crossroad of Jalan Pudu and Jalan Imbi, my thoughts weren't focused on the traffic. My eyes saw the hundreds of cars and bikes zooming by but inside my head, I was searching for a whirpool. An escape for me to drown my troubled thoughts, even if it's just for a milisecond. It seems like every memory I've had were flashing in my head, like a bloody slide presentation. I remembered the first time I've had my heart broken, tough times when I tried to heal from different kinds of pain and also the current bliss I found. The makcik who sells the most kickass kuih and nasi lemak at Hang Tuah station had those green bean kuih today and I bought two. I'm chewing on them now as I type my frustrations out for the world to see and for me to move on. I keep thinking today is Thursday and I nearly panicked this morning when I remembered I had one big load of stuff to finish before I go for a training this Friday. I'm supposed to be more professional and groomed when I come back next week. This weekend, I want to finish watching all the movies I downloaded and go back to reading Angels & Demons. Like what Amy says, I think I should be a corporate warrior instead. Corporate bitch sounds nice too, but not a lifeless corporate slug. Like those lifeless slugs who slugs around the office day and night without a real meaning in life.

Bleeding It Out



Is it just me or is Chester looking hotter than ever with each new music video released? Someone please tell Chester that I'm a cheap slut/loose tramp and I can't wait to sleep with him!! See how he was thumping the mic stand? *drools*

P/S: Mr. Bun will NOT be happy to read this. But I don't care lah

They've got to wait

I've only seen their faces on his computer screen. They had pleasant smiley faces, obviously happy on their son's convocation day. And I've had scenes in my head of how it would turn out on the first time we'd meet, hoping they'd still have the same pleasant smiley faces when they see me. Nervous over setting a perfect first impression and anticipation of the attention that would be showered all over me. Yes, I'm an attention whore like that sometimes. Just when I thought all computer screen memories and day dreams would come to reality, all plans would have to be pushed forward to a later date. Maybe we'll get the introduction when the year of Rat comes.

P/S: I'm not going to Tioman. Redang instead. And Redang caused this entry...

'Cause I live to eat

Let's start my culinary adventures beginning from this Friday. It's been a while since I blogged about food but hey, I'm no Anthony Bourdain so people please forgive me. Sophia also introduced me to a food blog which I absolutely fell in love with. I've already tagged the link on my site. Anyone interested can check it out. It's very nice. I tried one of the laksa stall which was featured and man, I have another great laksa place to go to whenever I'm in PJ. In the waiting list are the beef noodles and Thai food. Yum yum... Mr. Bun also can't wait to try out these places.


HOT MAMA















Lunch on Friday was at this restaurant located on Level 4 of Sg. Wang Plaza. I went on Thursday and I absolutely fell in love with the place. That's why I had to drag everyone else back there the next day. It's your usual lunching place, but Vietnamese food is the theme here. And I luurrrvvvveeeee Vietnamese food!

















Hot Mama fried rice

















Crispy shrimp bananarama. The one with sesame coasting on top had chunks of banana in it, while the other one had banana puree. I like the one with banana puree better 'cause it's sweeter.





















Vietnamese coffee
















Thai pineapple fried rice. Came with two big and juicy prawns on top.

















I ordered this roast beef rice. Not bad, not bad at all...

















Ayam percik rice ball... One of the items which I will defintely try the next time I'm here.

















Fresh shrimp roll. I'm not really familiar with the condiments that are used in Vietnamese food, but it was really flavoursome when I took a bite. Goes well with the shrimp paste.

















Cheesy chicken canai roll. This one I don't really like. The roti canai was too thick and I couldn't really taste the fillings inside. Kinda tough to chew as well.

















Paddle-pop coloured ice cream which came with Eric's Hot Mama fried rice. There's a wide list of set meals at this place so it's not really a problem if you're on a budget. But of course if you order from the set menu then you won't get to taste the side dishes. And I wish they had an unlimited avocado stock so that I can finally taste the avocado drink. Me want smooth skin...



BIG APPLE DONUTS & COFFEE

Mr. Bun was walking on air when I told him that my mom asked if he wanted to come along to Genting with us. My dad was up there and my second brother had to go for a seminar and it was my mom's birthday. So I went. But Mr. Bun had to work so he couldn't. He wouldn't have went even if he was free. The boyfriend still shy shy. He bought these doughnuts for my mom. But mainly for me lah... I absolutely love the almond and chocolate banana one. So far I only dislike the vanilla one, which I didn't buy this time around. Oh, Mr. Bun bought the chicken floss one and needless to say, we both agreed that chicken floss doesn't go well with doughnuts and we prefer Breadstory much better.









































RESTORAN GENTING PALACE

We've been to this place for the first time before my eldest brother left for India. It was okay the first time around. This time, everything sucks. No one greeted us when we came in and the staff were busy chit-chatting while we glared at them for not setting up the table and giving us the menu. Suffice to say that I will not recommend you guys to this restaurant. It's weird to start your dinner with a dessert but that's how my dad wanted it so what the heck!
















Gui ling gao which sucks 'cause the honey+sugar syrup sucks

































The dish on top is mixed vegetables with bamboo something something and the one right below it is beancurd something something. Both were tasteless and absolutely horrible. How can something with tons of mushroom end up so terrible?

















Mint mayonnaise prawn ball without any mint taste at all. Just green coloured mayonnaise.

















Most decent-tasting dish, Hong Kong choy sum.

I have to ask Alex to tapau some Krispy Kreme when he comes back from Jakarta in August. I'm bitten by the doughnut bug. I'm turning into Homer Simpson.

P/S: The Simpsons movie was hillarious although a little too short. Make sure you stay until the credits roll to the end. 'Cause the end ties back to the beginning. If you get what I mean.

K(ari)POP

Me no fan of Korean entertainment scene but I need to fly into Tioman again next month for this: http://www.kpopkingdom.com/

Anyone who's a fan? I can get autographed posters or CDs if you ask...

Contradiction

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/7/24/central/18375120&sec=central

Bodoh... Make origami no need paper ah?

SALES!!

Ladies, start your engines...





















See I'm so good share this with you even though I cannot go :(

And I wished time would pause


















So I got a free ticket to watch 'The King & I' during the weekend and my review would be a conensed and compact summary of two words:

Nice biceps.

Seriously. The lead and supporting males had huge ass muscles! The first half of the show was draggy and I didn't fancy the King's monolouges at all. Second half was at least bearable. The ending was so "wtf like that you also can call ending ah? wtf wtf". It could've been more engaging if I joined the lunch with the cast members two weeks ago, but you can't just summon a high fever away, can you?

Weekend was umm... I would call nice. But of course too short. Had nice and not-so-nice moments but I wished the weekend would never end. But everything comes to an end. Even draggy musicals with wtf endings and Harry Potter. Btw, it was so funny to see Harry Potter on sale for RM69.90 at Tesco...

Wedding: Waiting to be Inspired



















Isn't this super adorable? Totally fits my philosophy of "Your money is my money, my money is my money". Muahahaha...

My colleague, Kenix just told me she's getting married in October. Like Mr. Bun and myself, her relationship with her fiance is only a few months old. But they've already known each other since their college days. He recently proposed and she's quitting her job here soon to help her husband-to-be in his business. Ahh... So romantic.

I'm supposed to work on a generic wedding ad for our three islands. I'm so not inspired. I mean, I'm in love. But there's a difference between being a woman in love and a woman with a truly romantic ad concept. If I were to have a wedding, it's gonna be so OTT that the word romantic would become an understatement. So how to think of a romantic ad concept leh? Actually I did have one yesterday when my boss asked me to work on it. She told me to refer to an ad she worked on for her former employer and to my surprise, my initial (and blurry) concept was similar to hers. Great minds think alike, eh? :p

Groan... I'm terrible at this whole branding thing. But what to do? Must learn to overcome my limitations lah! Not sure if my ad concept will be well-received though. Tsk tsk... Hopefully Kenix's wedding energy is powerful enough to spark off some inspiration from my unromantic brain cells.

Hate it when I'm surrounded by this whole wedding talk. Makes me think of how my life would be if I were a missus. So far-fetched from my life right now. Which makes me hate thinking about it. Oh... My colleague, Sophia said it's a good idea us gals work with our husbands once we are married. That way, we can go to work whenever we feel like it, and not go to work when we have no mood for it. I told Sophia I'd talk to Mr. Bun and ask him to take over his dad's coffee shop after we get married. He can marry a few more concubines and they'll be the workers at the kopitiam, helping to serve customers, clean the dishes and what not. I don't mind the extra wives as long as he comes home in the evening to me with the moolah. I'm such a talented and efficient HR manager right? I know which industry I can join if I were ever to lose interest in the one I'm currently in.

Anyone with romantic wedding ideas/dreams/plans? Share with me can? Can lah...

P/S: I think the wedding vibe is starting to rub off some magic on me. Thanks to these wedding websites which Sophia recommended. How can you not love this poem I found??

"Body heat, tickled laughter, whispered sweets
Tangled feet, rumpled blanket, sweaty sheets
Hearts on beat, candid comfort, no tricks just treats
So complete, and tomorrow, let's repeat"

Small step to success




















Got a small bump in the paycheque. A small bump is better than no bump at all, nonetheless. Plan to buy the boyfriend dinner. Dear, save your appetite and tummy for that piece of juicy steak you've always wanted to eat. And yesh, yesh... Will not forget to bring the mother out for makan as well. Eat what ah? Umm... I read an advertorial on a Japanese buffet at Centrepoint a few weeks ago. Been wanting to go to try it out. Maybe bring the mother there la.

I sound very rich hor? Well, must belanja deserving people first ma. I do save up money every month anyway. Not like I spend 'em all. Bad news is I gotta start paying back the PTPTN loan now ;( Mom's been nagging edi...