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Gillian, be TOUGH

I love buying Hong Kong magazine… and my all time favourite would be Milk. And I recently stumble upon the Gillian, be TOUGH campaign. Which in my humble opinion… I think it’s a pretty cool campaign. It sorta like killed a few birdsÂ with one stone.

Gillian, be TOUGH Â

The creative agency would probably get an award for this… a good comeback for Gillian and probably TOUGH jeans would have everyone talking about it for sometime. Now all eyes are looking on Gillian… and not to mention… these ads were like at front page of all the newspaper and magazines.

The best part… there are so many debating if Gillian deserve a comeback. As for me… it doesn’t really bother me as long as it’s a GOOD and CATCHY campaign … and lovely jeans as well…. okay plus that cute little white top.

May 8, 2009

Look who's talkin!

Evolution

People tend to change and evolve. I guess this is the part where we call it.. the growing up process. But it really do makes me wonder… does people really change? Or are they just hiding who they really are deep down inside?

April 24, 2009

Eat With Me Restaurant Hopping

Yummy Beef Bowl

Yoshinoya - Yummy Beef Bowl

Yoshinoya was franchised in to Malaysia about 7 – 8 years ago.
I remember the queue used to be very long, as long as those popular donuts brands such as Big Apple and J&Co last year. Sadly, the popularity and trend didn’t last long and all of them quiet down.

In fact, every time I am dining in Yoshinoya, it felt like it was just me and my friends in the restaurant.
I guess Malaysians are too spoilt for choices and constantly move on to new food adventures.
But I don’t care, I personally still thinks Yoshinoya serves one of the cheapest and decent beef bowls.
I’ll always order their Beef Bowl Value Meal (RM8.90) 🐮, which comes with a soft drink/miso soup.
And I will always leave as a happy and satisfied customer.

The beef slices were thin and tender, and the fattiness of the beef is just right.
This gives it a good texture and taste without feeling too oily.

Some may not eat beef, so chicken 🐔 option is also available.
My friends who don’t eat beef normally ordered their Spicy Chicken and Salmon Combo Value Meal (RM13.90).
I think their salmon isn’t great and can feel that it was frozen fish taste, but their spicy chicken is nice.
It reminded me the taste of KFC’s Hot and Spicy, but lack of tenderness.
If only it was a little more tender and juicy, the whole dish taste a whole lot better.

You know what, when I was indecisive I would ended up ordering Spicy Chicken and Beef Combo Value (RM13.90). Which in my opinion, is the best of both world option where I get to eat both the dishes I like.

In case you wonder why I don’t order their dishes that comes with vegetables, it is because I think they sucks at cooking vegetable dishes.
Seriously, I’ve never seen or tasted ANY vegetable dishes as bas as theirs.
So, let’s just stick to enjoying their meaty dishes.

Restoran Yoshinoya
Address: Lot S346, Second Floor, Rainforest Zone, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE.
Telephone: +603-7726 4133

April 7, 2009

Look who's talkin!

Oh, so POSH

What is Fine Dining?
I was watching Hell’s Kitchen yesterday and I suddenly wonder… when will I be able to dine in a fine dining restaurant like that? Yup, one meal would probably take up my entire salary… er… probably 2 months.

Sadly, there aren’t any real guidelines on what fine dining is. I do have my own guidelines of what fine dining is all about, and often I would laugh at many fine dining restaurant wannabes who claim that they serve fine dining just because they have classy ambience. Well, maybe I set too high of an expectation on “fine dining”.

In my opinion… yes… purely and entirely my opinion, a restaurant that qualify as a fine dining restaurant must have all of the below quality:

1. Reservation only
Yes… you are right. If you are that good, that great and that expensive… then why not. To me… it must be by reservation ONLY. No fuss, no waiting. And you know you will have a great personal time, without having the feeling of someone trying to rush you to finish up and leave.

2.Spacious and limited seatings
Right… of course it has to be spacious and thus, it gotta have limited seating. Ideally, you can hardly see any other human except for your partner or friends. Most importantly… they’ve gotta have white table cloth and napkins, perfectly ironed as well. And I mean napkins… not serviettes.

3. Valet parking
Hahaha… definately must have. Come on… good food and nice cars come hand in hand. With all the wine pairing… it’s always better to have some assistance.

4. Top notch service
Yes, it’s gotta be the best of the best service ever. And yes, the servers must be in their SUPER CLEAN uniforms, perfectly ironed and definately no stains. Not to mention,they gotta be highly trained… well at least no fingerprints on the plate. Knowledgeable and able to come out with an inteligent topic in regards to the food being served. And of course, no lesser than 2 servers to directly served the table.

5. 5 course meal ,wine paring and 2 hours of my lifetime experience
Yes… for me… it’s gotta be at least a 5 course meal with wine paring. Good food… wine… both just gotta work hand in hand. The menu is pretty much set. I don’t really have to think what to choose from and definately no combo meals and stuff. Best of all… no rush… everything is just slow and easy. Eat… chit chat… drink… chit chat… and life goes on~

6. State-of-the-art food and talented chef
All the food served gotta look like a masterpiece artwork. Each unique and different. You know you would spend at least 5 minutes of your time admiring the beauty and work. Not only must it look good… it must taste even better. And of course, we must definately thank the talented and professional chef. So yes, I do expect the chef to introduce himself after meal and ask me how’s food.

7. Top class Silverware and Glassware
Woohooo… yes… no stainless steel please. Only Silverware. It’s gotta be shiny and polished. Wine glasses made from crystals… and yes… matching and specially designed cups and plates. Ah… just so posh and classy.

8.Classy ambiance
Chandeliar, dim lights… that’s a must. Better still with some mozart music.

9. Priceless
Wee… as mentioned, I would have to at least spend my 1 month worth of salary in a meal. So yes… every attention to details count.

So, how many restaurant in KL actually falls under this few catergory. Do let me know if you know any fine dining restaurant. As I think I will have to save like 3 years to eat 1 meal. Now… is it all worth it?

April 7, 2009

Eat With Me My Kitchen Wars My Toys Playground

Tonight, I celebrate my love…

My Valentine :)

Valentine’s Day, may be overrated. I personally think so too.
While I like the fact that it’s a day where couples get to celebrate and treat your other half to something special, but I’m sure we can always do that every other day.

But what I hate was the fact that it was monetized to the point eating out is getting so expensive and taste horrible, since they only offer preset dinner sets. And not forgetting super expensive bouquet of flowers.

I could re-call our first Valentine’s where we dine in Thai restaurant, cause most were busy with steak and wine. And seems for some odd reason, most of our celebrations are were celebrated in Thai restaurants.

This year, we decided to cook at home. While he may not be the type that goes in to the kitchen, it’s nice of him to decide to cook. A simple Spaghetti Cabonara with Campbell Chicken Soup and Sparkling Juice is good enough to make me happy.

I got this super big pressent ! Something that I like.
Guess what is that? Yes! A Grab-It Machine
Something that I wanted for the longest time.
Now is the chance for me to practice grabbing toys .

Best part – there’s a lot of small cute phone danggler toys inside for me to grab.
Next time I should try put in different things like sweets and candy too!

My Valentine :)

February 17, 2009

Look who's talkin!Me... Meme and Fun Stuffz!

Food makes me HAPPY :)

Food makes me HAPPY
You know, throughout my life… many people have come up to me and say, you have gain weight. You should go on a diet. Or… you should stop eating so much. Or… Still eat so much meh?

You know what, I like to eat… and food makes me HAPPY :). Yup, it’s true. I felt happy eating food that I like. Well… even when I am not happy… eating will automatically makes me happy. Yeah… for instance…. the sinful chocolates or heavenly brownies topped with ice cream. Gulp~

Food makes me HAPPY

The chinese always says… all problem can be solved on the dining table. Hehe… yup, and food is always a good way to get people together. Have fun, chit chat over food. And yes, it is definately stressless to hang out with people who eats… errr… i mean enjoys food.

Food makes me HAPPY

Then again, the best part of all is seeing all those happy faces on people who enjoys eating. Mmmm… so yup, stop asking me to not eat or diet or whatsoever. Let’s eat… yum yum yum and be happy!

Food makes me HAPPY

January 11, 2009

Eat With Me Restaurant Hopping

3JC not CJ7

3CJ
3CJ

Restaurant 3JC, is a little restaurant hiding at a corner between the old wing and new wing of One Utama. It caught my attention because their name in many ways connects me with CJ7 (the most recent Stephen Chow movie), minus the cute little boy playing with it’s alien toy.

We ordered a few different types of noodles but concluded that all their noodles are actually similar. We ordered 3JC in Dark Soya Sauce Handmade Noodles (RM7.90), 3JC in Dark Soya Sauce Kuey Teow Noodles (RM7.20) which comes with minced pork, spring onions, sausages and a row of 6 pork balls in soup.

I personally think the noodles were just okay, but I do credit the amount of meat in each bowl of noodles. It’s definately worth every single cent.

We also ordered the 3JC in Curry Soup Handmade Noodles (RM9.50). The curry soup was thick and flavourful and comes with a lot of ingredients, tau fu pok, sausages and pork balls.

As for drinks, we had Cold Herbal Tea (RM2.20), Hot Coffee (RM2.30), Cold Coffee (RM2.80) and Cold Green Tea (RM2.00).

The verdict, nothing too fancy with standard pricing for most food outlet in shopping malls.

Address:
Restoran 3JC
F238, First Floor,
1 Lebuh Bandar Utama,
Bandar Utama City Centre, Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03. 7727 4911
Website: http://www.3jc.com.my/

January 3, 2009

Eat With Me Family Ever After My Kitchen Wars

Messing in “de” kitchen: Cheeezy Salami Sandwich

Cheeezy Salami Sandwich

Ingrediants:
Margarine
1 loaf sandwich bread
1 packet Mozarella cheese
6 pieces Chicken Salami
6 pieces Chicken Pepper Sarami

Deon is in the mood to make me a sandwich for supper while we were shopping around Giant Hypermart the other day. I guess that has gotta do with us walking around the meat section too much. So yup, we decided to add more pounds to our weight and started to shop. Deon starts picking up on things that he want to make his “secret recipe” sandwich, the Cheeezy Salami Sandwich. Yup, the name itself makes me look forward to taste it. Hehe…

While Deon is busy making the sandwiches, I manage to take loads of pictures and make him pose for me. Hehe… this is seriously one cheeeeeeeeeeezy Salami Sandwich… with loads of cheeeze oozing out. Thank god the cheese isn’t as salty as I thought it would be. And yes, Chicken Salami rocks!!! *rubs tummy*

Yum yum~ *burp*

December 19, 2008

My Movie Discovery

More Movie Chaos~

Igor (2008)

Movie Title: Igor
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
Year: 2008
Igor official site: http://www.igor-movie.com/

At first glance, this animation gives me the impression of it being one of Tim Burton’s style of animation. But once you see the trailer over and over again, it’s clearly NOT a Tim Burton movie. Looking at how cute and bubbly the characters were, one would have figured… it isn’t that dark and scary and monstery show. And yup, the smart BRIAN… opss.. i mean brain. And how ironic beauty, life and monsters all can be. Okay… not forgetting the invisible pants.

P/S – My personal experience with this movie is a diasaster. And I finally know why there aren’t much people watching movie in TGV. The entire show, the audio was horrible!

Twilight (2008)

Movie Title: Twilight
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
Year: 2008
Twilight official site: http://www.twilightthemovie.com/

Awwww… a romantic vampire love story. I think in this movie, I practically never see the famous “vampire teeth” at all. I think being a vampire is so cool. One gets to shine like diamonds under the sun, good looks, don’t need to sleep, jumping from trees to trees, run faster than a car and of course the immortal part. But hemmm… this is what happens when a vampire falls in love with a normal human. Of course, there are needs for a baddie in the movie. And this movie makes it so clear that a part 2 will come up, if this one is selling like hot cake. It makes me wonder, a vampire doctor… how does he chooses his next bite?

Madagascar (2008)

Movie Title: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
Year: 2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa official site: http://www.madagascarmovie.com/

That’s what you get when you put a HUGE hippo, a CONFUSED zebra, a SICK giraffe, a DANCING lion and 4 HIJACKING penguin together. After being lost and trying to make their way back, they actually really make their way back… just this time, they really head back to their home… Africa. Everyone have their fair share of happiness, some found their other half, some met up with their long lost family members and yeay… everyone found more and more of their own kind. Yup… so you wanna move it move it to Africa with them?

Quarantine (2008)

Movie Title: Quarantine
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
Year: 2008
Quarantine official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/quarantine/

This is the type of movie which in my opinion falls right at my love and hate movie list. Honestly, if not watching with my group of friends, this movie would be my least to watch show. Firstly, the cast didn’t really make an impact on me. Secondly, it’s a horror show… whereby I know I probably would cover my face or scratch the chair for probably 1/2 the time in the cinema. Yup, that all kinda happen. But well, it isn’t that bad after all. It is a good movie, with lots of suspense… and definately lots of shocking scene.

007: Quantum of Solace (2008)

Movie Title: 007: Quantum of Solace
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
Year: 2008
007: Quantum of Solace official site: http://www.007.com/

Aha… Bond… James Bond. Yes, the same classical line which manage to still capture my attention. Disappointed with the opening scene and the fact that there ain’t much nice cars and gadgets. But thank god, the action did manage to pick up and score the goal. Hehe… I love the continuity of the movie from the previous. Very neat, very tidy. Yes, Bond will be Bond.

GP506: The Guardpost (2008)

Movie Title: GP506: The Guardpost
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
Year: 2008
GP506: The Guardpost official site: http://www.gp-506.kr/

Korean show always manage to capture my attention. They either have super cute and funny love story show, horror and scary movie that makes you have nightmare or weird shows which makes you wonder how would anyone do this sorta thing show. Which is really cool… cause their show is simply out of the ordinary. The plot, the twist… and the originality itself. My… this is one good show, I wouldn’t be surprised the Americans is going to remake this show and score an award in the coming years.

Mama Mia! (2008)

Movie Title: Mama Mia!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
Year: 2008
Mama Mia! The Movie official site: http://www.mammamiamovie.com/

Mama Mia… Here I go again. If you are a fan of Abba, you will definately love this show. Of course, not forgetting fans of Meryl Streep or Pierce Brosnan who wishes to see them sing. Haha… I find this movie sorta cool, probably because I grew up to listen to Abba’s and I am definately a fan of Meryl Streep. But beware of Pierce Brosnan singing… he might just make you laugh non-stop.

Bangkok Dangerous (2008)

Movie Title: Bangkok Dangerous
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/10)
Year: 2008
Bangkok Dangerous official site: http://www.bangkokdangerousmovie.net/

Sometimes, you wish someone would just stop at their best. This show proves exactly what I mean. Upon winning some awards, the Pang brothers decided to remake their winning movie with the same title.. but this time, trying to hit the European market. But I honestly think this movie seriously sux big time. The storyline is in a mess, not to mention Nicholas Cage looks like the uncle next door which suffers from mid-life crisis… and Charlie Yeung… some female lead whereby the show could just take all her scene out and no one would even notice it. I would rather re-watch The Replacement Killer 3 times than watch this… if given the chance to turn back time.

Painted Skin (2008)

Movie Title: Painted Skin
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
Year: 2008
Painted Skin official site: http://huapi.ent.sina.com.cn/

Mmmm… Donnie Yen did it again~ He is in one of those over-rated shows whereby everyone figure or thought he would do loads of action and fighting. I guess this time he is trying for something new, instead… he plays a more comical role with minimal fight scene. This actually isn’t any action movie, instead it is actually an urban chinese folklore with lotsa lovey dovey in it. Of course the main focus for me would be Zhou Xun and Zhao Wei… both pretty in their own ways. It is an interesting show in it’s own class with nice cinemathography.. but the show somehow ended badly. I hate the sudden change at the ending… which completely makes no sense. Then again… how many movie these days makes any sense?

Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

Movie Title: Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/10)
Year: 2008
Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay official site: http://www.haroldandkumar.com/

According to Deon, this is the second part of the show. This show seriously is disgusting and definately a show one must keep away from children below 18. This sorta movie seriously is not my kinda show as I seriously don’t find any of the content funny at all… instead I am pretty disgusted and I thank god… I miss out the first part.

Money Not Enough 2 (2008)

Movie Title: Money Not Enough 2
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
Year: 2008
Money No Enough 2 official site: http://www.moneynoenough2.com/

Who in this world would ever say money is enough. This is actually the second part of the show, riding on the success of the first episode shown in cinema 10 years ago. As usual, making fun of the current Singapore government issues and the basic financial issues every family encounter. I still think the first one is the best… and must I say, this movie is one of those which I would catergorized as 3D overload which kills the movie entirely. Seriously… I seriously think one should just go back to basics. 3D is to help enhance the movie… not overdo it to make the movie look cheap.

The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)

Movie Title: The Other Boleyn Girl
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/10)
Year: 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theotherboleyngirl/

Definately a movie in my 2008 A list. I mean, what could go wrong… all the best people, nice scenery… good cinematography and great storyline. It is a simple movie which would help one to understand more of the England history. And I would say, this show pretty much make male think twice about just trying to get a male heir. Seriously… does it really matter that much?

Chaos (2008)

Movie Title: Chaos
Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/10)
Year: 2008
Chaos official site: –

Okay… this is one of those show which I would catergorized as “Hong Kong low budget exprimental” movie. A show whereby all scenes is recorded and done in a studio… with loads of cast one have never seen before. I don’t really know what to say. I didn’t exactly like the treatment. The fact that it has some similarities with Death Race (minus the death races) and ermm… virus outbreak.

Awake (2007)

Movie Title: Awake
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)
Year: 2007
Awake official site: http://www.awakethemovie.com/

Jessica Alba, nothing she does can go wrong. At least that’s what most guys think. But I seriously think this show is a flop. Her acting is bad, the role she picked up is bad. But I gotta credit her to finally picked up a villian character this time. I dunno… maybe I expected something more in this movie instead of lots of talking. It is all very predictable and I am pretty disappointed that this show doesn’t exactly have anything more to it.

Marriage With A Fool (2006)

Movie Title: Marriage With A Fool
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6/10)
Year: 2006
Marriage with a Fool official site: –

This is one of the basic romantic love movie made in Hong Kong. Of course the lead consist of the teen idols and rumoured screen lovers Stephy and Alex. The titles pretty much explains part of the show. Whereby a young couple got married. Guys then got in to a big fight with wife and finds comfort with another girl… whereby, as expected they divorce and both goes seperate ways and both gets on with life with their other half. The typical ending… after twist and turn… they seperate from each other’s partner and got back together. But… what I like about this show is… the question, will everything ever be the same again? Cats will always be cats?? They always loves fishes don’t they?

December 10, 2008

Draw With Me Look who's talkin!

P For Porcupine

p for porcupine

If you were asked to think of a P word, what will that be?
There are many happy words one could think of, for instances – Presents, Play, Party, Passion.
Or some unhappy words – Pain, Pride, Prejudice, Pushy.
So what words come to your mind?

For me, it’s a Porcupine.

November 18, 2008

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