Old tiles

These tiles are similar to the ones we have in our kitchen back home

Mosaic tiles are used to portray a picture. And they are also used traditionally in kitchens and porches and bathrooms. I'm a fan of old tiles. So it was nice seeing these tiles today as I walked pass a shop to the car. I'm sure in years to come this will be considered traditional and cost a bomb. But for the moment, they're labelled old and ugly.

Dry Pan Mee

hand-made noodles.

These noodles are nice. Handmade and springy the overall experience of earring this is like eating indomee but better.

Laptop table would you buy this?

I found this table at Plaza Damas. Haven't been there in a while so it was nice to browse at shops I am unfamiliar with. I had to go there to change the battery of the autolock for the car. It misbehaved on Friday evening in the basement carpark at work and gave me a little fright. Thankfully after standing very near ( literally hugging the car, not that it would make a difference) the car unlocked and I was able to drive home safely. ( I got the battery changed for RM17.00+++ So am happy.

SF has interesting things. And my eyes caught this table. But on further inspection, I decided the legs may not be sturdy enough and the tilting of the table isn't an advantage for me. I think it should be renamed 'iPad table".

I currently use ( a birthday gift) a cushioned-laptop tray.

picture from Laptopper.com

Quill Mall

Interesting things are found here

Quill mall is the only mall to have a big enough H&M to house a section called "H&M home". I love browsing here. You can find many cute stuff. Biggest regret was not buying the hedgehog theme mug and plate that was on sale year back. It's not obviously out of stock although I keep returning here in the hope of finding it once more.

Interesting words on a bag

RM 19.90. I bought this bag because the words and the printing quality was just what I like in a bag. Not too difficult to read and no corny words that may embarrass you when you bring this bag to meetings. So yes, why not. I haven't actually used it. Saving it for later.

They had a selection of candles for sale too. But the smells were all a bit off. Sandalword smelt like musty fungus and the cotton smell was distinctly non-cotton-like. I almost bought the sea salt candle but after the 4th sniff I decided the sea didn't project at all well.

Quill mass has an awful entry to their parking. The curves dangerously as you turn to your left to get your parking ticket. The actual parking spots itself is lovely. Brightly lit, with ample space between cars and rather large spot designated for ladies. And when you come up the escalator from the basement parking the first shop that greets you is "Kluang Station" which is a decent place to have a meal. They have large space in the middle of the shopping mall. It's a pity they didn't think having a nice entrance to the carpark was important.

Bakso

I had bakso for lunch on Wednesday at work. The area called topspot was closed and they reopened recently with new folks. The menu looks nice and I chose this to try. Quite nice. Bakso is an Indonesian sounding cuisine. And after googling wikipedia tells me it's a Chinese cuisine and comes from the Tolkien words fluffy meat.  ( My meat balls weren't fluffy tho)

Kim Kia Panmee specialist.

Seating arrangement along the 5 foot way (Malaysian-style)

 I had Loh Mee during the long weekend. At Kim Kia Panmee specialist shop in Taman Batu. It's a nice airy shop and if you come early you get to park pretty near. It's surrounded by other stalls like the bak kut teh shop diagonally opposite and a wanton noodle shop as well as another makan stall.

Tables in front of other shops too. 

 I prefer sitting inside the shop because you get the fan. So these seats are for those who came late, or want to smoke. ( Smoking is bad for health! And causes my asthma to act up)

The condiments available

 Spot the vinegar which you need to make your loh mee taste just right. Yum.

Loh Mee 

 From the blurry shot of the background devoid of humans, you can tell we were early getting here.

A close up.

I enjoyed this very much. It came pipping hot and with a green chilli paste. I wish I had a bowl right now as I'm blogging. ( growl of the tummy)

Kim Kia Pan Mee Specialist

No.15, Jalan A, Taman Batu
Off Jalan Kuching, 52000 Kuala Lumpur
Business hours: 8am to 3pm ,closed on Mondays

Lexis Suites Penang

This complimentary drink  was refreshing

Lexis Suites is located in Bayan Lepas, surrounded by rather old shop houses and a few wooden houses and factories. So the general feel is that of a less-posh area. The actual hotel did not look enticing from the outside but our taxi driver told us we would love the place and not want to go out to town. He was right.

You can see from the reflection, what the surrounding area looks like.

 What the hotel lacks in location and facade, it more than made up with the large room fitting in two king sized beds with space to spare and a large dressing area with a separate toilet and bathroom fitted with both a shower and a lovely deep bathtub with legs.

The two king size beds. ( Tacky colours but it looks better in reality)

The dressing area which extends to the balcony

Shower and bath

Bathtub, with the blinds down

The pool

 The bathroom had a glass wall with blinds which when pulled up gives you a view of the pool in your balcony. That's right, each room comes with its own pool and mini sauna room.

The view 

Definitely one of the biggest hotel rooms I've stayed in. This was one of those times where nobody was pushed to go out to town to shop. We were eager to head back to the rooms for a mini dip. No time limit restraining us from dipping past midnight. What a life!!

The view in the morning.

 There isn't much of a beach beside the hotel. But I don't think anyone complained about that. The pool was enough for us.

And here I am taking a final dip in the bath before getting dressed for the second and last day of the talk. Bye bye Penang, I enjoyed this trip very much.

KLIA 2

What greets you when you exit the ERL station 

 For a moment I thought I was exiting the MRT at orchard station in Singapore. What a sight! Shopping and with time to spare ( for once I was early at the airport. factoring in the fact I'm a stranger to KLiA2) I browsed at the two shops which I saw first. And I found a lovely top at H+M. Light blue polka dotted with ruffles at the shoulders. I know it sounds awful. But it isn't. Trust me.

Uniqlo is everywhere

 I took a bit longer in H+M thanks for the top I mentioned earlier with loads of standing in the fitting room wondering whether it was a trick that I look good in that top. Yes mirrors are designed to make you look thinner. I decided after 2-3 minutes of preening that I would not buy the top. Self Control! Plus I really wanted to travel light.

An interesting way of spelling cuisine

 Yahoo, I found a shop which sells rice with petai. Seriously I think more people should take to petai. I'm eating here the next opportunity.

Buying meds before boarding. A good idea

 This was one of the last shops before crossing over to the other side. And look at the number of people buying stuff. This really works as a shopping mall as well. A good idea to send off relatives from KLiA2 rather than KLiA1.

Welcome to KLiA2.

 I wanted to pose with this. But a selfie won't fit me and the sign in one frame. So that plan was shelved.

Large space

Then started the walk towards where I was heading. A bit scary to feel this lost in Malaysia.

Mamak at KLia2

Can you spot the sign?

 I felt a bit like a tourist on Saturday morning when I arrived from KL Sentral via the ERL and got off at the last stop i.e. KLia2. The exit was grand, and you see Uniqlo and H and M right in front of you pass the autogate. Felt a bit like being abroad. Many people exiting together with me and almost all walking purposefully to wherever they were heading. I had to stop and ask the information centre where to go. I tried on two tops and nearly bought one. And then proceeded to walk about looking for the loo and taking many pictures along the way as I quietly oohed and aaahed my way through the crowd.

I spotted this funny sign. And then I walked back a few steps to check whether this was actually true. And it was.

In case you think that was a gimmick, there really is a mama stall upstairs.

Above W H Smith is indeed a mama stall. How cute! This part of the airport looks fresh and welcoming

Dinner at Paradise Dynasty Restaurant BV@

Noodles

We headed to Bangsar Village two for dinner. It was raining plus we had an eventful evening jump-starting the Golf which had been left alone for two weeks. I was too busy to start the car. We borrowed the wires from our neighbour. He was lovely. Not only did he lend us the wires, he also helped stick it on and waited for the car to be awaken before leaving us. Nice and friendly. I'm sorry I wasn't friendlier earlier in the year. ( I'll be nicer from now)

All this took some time, after which we were all hungry and decided we won't brave the Kepong drive for Dim sum. The safer option would be to eat indoors. I chose BV2 because it is rarely crowded. And I was right. The carpark was a bit of a squeeze to get in, but we got a spot and proceeded for dinner.


This was what the mum ordered and she was pleased with it. Nice and springy.Different consistency from the wanton noodles you get outside. La mian fried with pork presumably and some vegetables. The overall taste was gorgeous with just a hint of saltiness. Enough to leave you wanting more.

Dumplings

 I chose this because it was similar to Esquire Kitchen's Wor Teik. Upon arrival and after the first bite I'm proud to say I chose what I wanted. Because it tasted almost similar to Esquire's version.

Soup noodles

 This was the daddy's choice. Soup noodles with Pork chop served on the side. ( I forgot to take a picture of the pork shop so you will have to believe me)It's nicer served dipped in soup because it adds  flavour.

Long beans and tofu

Delicious long beans fried with minced pork which went well with the soupy noodles shown above. This was everyone's favourite. And in the back ground fried tofu  was absolutely delicious. Better eaten slightly cold. Otherwise you run the risk of scalding your tongue and being miserable the remaining meal. I recommend you try this tofu. It's crispy on the outside and butter soft once you bite into it. We couldn't get enough of it. We were all so happy to finally find this. A good substitute to the I-canton version. Apparently they don't serve this any more at I-canton. But hey ho...we have found a replacement.

Paradise Dynasty Bangsar
Lot 2F-17, Level 2,
Bangsar Village II,
2, Jalan Telawi Satu,
Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603 2201 7022
Fax: 603 2201 7021

Laptop sleeve finally!

Pokka Dotted sleeve with loads of cushioning

Yay, I finally got the  matte cover for my MacBook Pro ( which fits beautifully and is worth the money ) as well as a sleeve to protect it when I bring it about. It's taken 4 months to get it. Finally the new baby is protected and has a nice baju.

Switch @ Sunway Putra Mall
Lot No. G-24A, Ground Floor, Sunway Putra Mall,
Jalan Putra, 50350,
Kuala Lumpur

Wondermilk

The door leading to Wondermilk in Publika.

My second time here. This time to buy a single cupcake after biting a deadly chillie during dinner. ( See earlier post )  Wondermilk is famous for its cupcakes. Apparently. I didn't know this until I did a spot of googling. I can't believe I've been walking pass this en route to Chawan, Thai Tuk Tuk, Rakuzen, Go Noodles etc and have never gravitated here for cupcakes.  I guess because it looks rather posh. And the menu isn't readily seen from outside. And with a name like wondermilk you'd think they well different milk shakes or something.

Cupcake selection. 

 I have tasted some awful red velvet cupcakes. So even though they were right there, I decided to err on the side of caution and try something different.

I spotted something I fancied. Salted Caramel cupcake.

 And I did.I chose salted caramel as my single cupcake to go.

The tiles leading to a bigger seating area to the left of the shop

 While waiting for the cupcake to be put in a single packaging I took this picture of the black and white tiles which I like a lot.

My cupcake overturned at home and ended up looking rather sorry for itself.

I also had vanilla milk to go. And when I got home, the cupcake overturned and I got this shot to show.

Wondermilk
Lot G2-7/G2-8
Publika Solaris Dutamas
Tel: +603 6211 1092