Ferry Ride @ Hong Kong

Ferry Ride @ 28 August, 2005

The weather was cloudy and the water was choppy, however, your trip to Hong Kong is not a complete trip without the infamous ride on the ferries. It was great sales in HKG now and there were so many people on Sunday afternoon doing their last minute shoppings.

I always enjoyed the ferry ride from Wan Chai to Tsimtsatsui. The ride is calm and especially at night it was spectacular.

The high rise buildings in Hong Kong island is really amazing and the ferry ride is one of the best way to see this.

So next time, spend just HKD 2.20 for a single trip, and try the ride at least once.

Chewing Gum in Singapore? Are you kidding me?

Chewing Gum @ Singapore, 18th August, 2005

Where did you get that?! Asked a local Singaporean when I showed her a pack of chewing gum which I purchased in Orchard Road.

As you know, Singapore government has banned chewing gum since ages ago. However, for those gummer freak you can find them here in Singapore ;-)

What I did I went to local chemist at basement of Isetan at Orchard Road. My intentions was to get panadol but unintentionally found Chewing Gums on the rack! All you need to do is to bring the gums to the counter and they will make you to put down your name, address and sign on a log book. The chewing gum is under the control item list.

So now you know where to get them ;-)

One day at Twin Tower @ Kuala Lumpur City Center

August 2, 2005 @ KLCC, Malaysia

A friend who works in KLCC had asked me to meet up for lunch. We have an office at above level 50 in KLCC so I decided to work in KLCC for a day.

As you know, many tourist to this country always wanted to go up the bridge at KLCC. However, the tickets which was issued per day is limited. You have to collect your ticket at 7am daily and if you are lucky, you get a tix.




I am lucky to have an office up here and the view was really to die for! Imagine holding a meeting at one of the tallest building with KL view as a backdrop! See for yourself ;-)

Vietnamese Food @ The Curve, PJ, Malaysia

August 1, 2005 @ Pho Hoa, The Curve Petaling Jaya

Today Ms Peace told me there is this new Vietnamese Restaurant at The Curve, PJ. The place is very near my work out place and since recently I had been craving for Vietnames food. Personally, I find Vietnamese food is not oily and healthy.

The restaurant was actually Pho Hoa which is a big franchise. The place was bright and setting was really simple. They have many choices on the menu including 'Beef Pho'.

I had decided to order something light. I had 'Fresh Springroll', 'Tangy Tofu', and Skewered Grilled Chicken. For drink I had my favorite Vietnames 'Drip Coffee' with sweetened milk.

I had to say, the grilled chicken was good. The Tangy tofu was too sweet and I had given them feedback. While the springroll was good, and can be better if they put more lemon grass. Overall the food was not bad, but for the price I find it average. However, as long as you don't compare with the prices in Vietnam it was ok ;-)


Attached is the process that show on how to drop your Vietnamese coffee and Voila!

Drink up! Kampai!

Wonderful German food in Hanoi ;-)

July 18, 2005 @ Goethe Institute Cafe, Hanoi

You see, I am from Malaysia. Pork is non-halal and usually served in Chinese restaurants. It is very hard to find a Western restaurants in Kuala Lumpur which serve 'pork'. However, my recent trip to Hanoi, I had discovered this decent cafe serves wonderful german meals.

I had only been there twice and tried two of their signature dishes. It was 'German Roast Pork' and 'Stuffed Cabbage'. The taste of the roast pork was sooo tasty. I could smell the aroma of the meat from the grill when I took a bit. Tender and juicy! I have not tasted pork this good.

The second highly recommended dish was, Stuffed Cabbage. It was actually stuffed with minced pork. It also came with a nice tasty caserole and mashed potatoes. Initially I thought it was light, as it was stewed and not oily. However, it can stuff you up like other meat dishes!

So when you go to Hanoi, try out Goethe Cafe @ 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ha Noi. I am sure you will not be dissapointed if you like pork dishes.