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		<title>Restaurant Andes -Western &#8211; Local &#8211; BYO  @ Aman Suria</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post will be updated from time to time as I sample more dishes from Andes BYO in Aman Suria. For my earlier post on their TO- DIE- FOR PORK BURGERS, click HERE For a quick lunch, the set lunches here is pretty worth the $. For RM7, (not incl of 5% service tax), the portions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>This post will be updated from time to time as I sample more dishes from Andes BYO in Aman Suria</strong></em><strong>.</strong> For my earlier post on their TO- DIE- FOR PORK BURGERS, click <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/andes-byo-aman-suria-for-pork-burgers" target=" _blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>For a quick lunch, the set lunches here is pretty worth the $. For <strong>RM7</strong>, (not incl of 5% service tax), the portions are sufficient for a <em>normal- appetite</em> diner &amp; it comes with iced tea.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="lunch set by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967163011/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4967163011_4ab9284569.jpg" alt="lunch set" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>This is <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Andes&#8217; Yummy Mummy Lamb Stew</strong></span>. The first vision I got from the word &#8220;<strong>lamb stew</strong>&#8221; is the thick broth-y version with chunks of carrots &amp; potatoes. Well, here at Andes, it got Chinese-fied.<br />
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<a title="yummy mummy lamb1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967163683/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4967163683_826acc376a.jpg" alt="yummy mummy lamb1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>But no complains. The meat was tender, well marinated &amp; there was a lot of it for RM7.</p>
<p><a title="yummy mummy lamb by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967163549/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4967163549_93d159e55f.jpg" alt="yummy mummy lamb" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The Pasta Carbonara was just so-so in my friend&#8217;s George&#8217;s books &amp; we didn&#8217;t care much for the lean slivers of bacon that tasted more like ham.</p>
<p><a title="pasta carbonara by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967769618/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4967769618_939a443331.jpg" alt="pasta carbonara" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>For one of the beers nights, we added this order for fun. Which turned out to be a mistake. The sausages&#8217; texture was akin to powdered gluten.</p>
<p><a title="chilli onions sausages by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967769210/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4967769210_d6fb7eba9d.jpg" alt="chilli onions sausages" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>A piping hot bowl of fresh and very homemade tasting mushroom soup made the night right again.</p>
<p><a title="mushroom soup by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967162659/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4967162659_d376d73ab1.jpg" alt="mushroom soup" width="299" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Advice</strong>: <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Stick to the meats &#8211; pork burgers, pork chops, lamb</strong></span>.</p>
<p><a title="andes BYO aman suria by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967703480/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4967703480_570bba9744.jpg" alt="andes BYO aman suria" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - map by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967703170/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4967703170_ee31be98c8.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - map" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">ANDES BYO</span></strong> (no corkage!), <em>but pay for the use of glasses</em>.<br />
Email: andesbyo@gmail.com<br />
Mobile Phone:	Andy &#8211; 0122200530<br />
Other Phone:	03- 78083292<br />
Address:	<strong>SAME row as Cha Cha Pan Mee</strong><br />
K-G-11, Jalan PJU1/43<br />
Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47301</p>
<p>Business Hour :<br />
Monday to Friday :12pm to 3pm &amp; 5pm to midnight<br />
Saturday &amp; Sunday : 6pm to Midnight</p>
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		<title>Crocs Malaysia &#8211; Fall Holiday Collection 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Crocs Fall Holiday 2010 Collection was unveiled recently. Personally, I was looking forward to more fashionable Crocs for ladies, better still if they come in elevated inches (aka HEELS pleaseeeee!!). For this collection, the Casey (Mary Janes, with a wedge heel below) &#8211; (RM239) offers the elevation I wanted. As per the norm, Crocs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Crocs Fall Holiday 2010 Collection</strong> was unveiled recently.<br />
Personally, I was looking forward to more fashionable Crocs for ladies, better still if they come in elevated inches (<strong>aka HEELS pleaseeeee!!)</strong>. For this collection, the <strong><span style="color: #993300;">Casey </span></strong>(<em>Mary Janes, with a wedge heel below</em>) &#8211; (RM239) offers the elevation I wanted.</p>
<p><a title="Fall conllection2 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4937538564/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4937538564_0e018b3c03.jpg" alt="Fall conllection2" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>As per the norm, Crocs promises the legendary comfort by its propriety <strong>Croslite </strong>material as well as style, function &amp; fun, such as the flowery &amp; bright coloured <strong><span style="color: #cc99ff;">Lily Holiday </span></strong>(RM169) &amp; the<strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"> McCall Big Floral</span></strong> (RM129).</p>
<p><a title="Fall conllection3 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4936952881/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4936952881_f6e7b7b35d.jpg" alt="Fall conllection3" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The guys got it good. These preppy <strong>Santa Cruz Classic Plaid </strong>(RM229) are downright smart &amp; so is the <strong>Santa Cruz Argyle</strong> (RM229)  (<em>left bottom of the collage below).</em> Below bottom right is the &#8220;Classy-fied&#8221; version of the original Crocs &#8211; <strong>the Crocsband Leather</strong> (189), where the material is buffed with <strong>suede</strong>.</p>
<p><a title="Fall conllection1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4936952723/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4936952723_b4a7c81d34.jpg" alt="Fall conllection1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Being an avid runner, I&#8217;m most envious of the <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Crocsband Sneaker</span></strong> (RM309) that is only available for men now. Very lightweight, made of breathable material &amp; good both for gym &amp; casual wear.</p>
<p><a title="Fall conllection by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4937538386/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4937538386_3a228d217c.jpg" alt="Fall conllection" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Well, that&#8217;s the new Crocs Fall Holiday Collection 2010!</p>
<p>So, who went for the recent <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Crocs Warehouse Sale? </span></strong> I heard that the crowds was massive! What did you buy?? <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Note:<br />
I&#8217;m a Crocs Official Blogger.<br />
This is not a paid advertorial.</p>
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		<title>Nathalie&#8217;s Gourmet Studio, Solaris Dutamas, KL &#8211; SEPT 2010 Menu</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Nathalie&#8217;s Gourmet Studio September 2010 Menu is out! I dropped in for a quick lunch today as my friend wanted to try Chef Nathalie&#8217;s creations after reading numerous blog posts about it. Truth to be told, I only partook a bite of each dish as I&#8217;m still nursing a &#8220;stomach flu&#8221;, whatever that&#8217;s supposed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Nathalie&#8217;s Gourmet Studio September 2010 Menu is out!</p>
<p>I dropped in for a quick lunch today as my friend wanted to try Chef Nathalie&#8217;s creations after reading numerous blog posts about it.  Truth to be told, I only partook a bite of each dish as I&#8217;m still nursing a &#8220;stomach flu&#8221;, whatever that&#8217;s supposed to mean. All I know is that it&#8217;s blardy annoying to puke everything you eat.</p>
<p>Anyways..</p>
<p>We started with the <strong><span style="color: #339966;">Crab &amp; Spinach Charlotte, Salmon roe, Creamy Mustard Sauce</span></strong>, ( <strong>RM27</strong>).  This dish/dome is like a work of art! So prettyyy!</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Crab n spinach charlotte by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957278448/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4957278448_9f314a1ac2.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Crab n spinach charlotte" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>But to consume, it has to be &#8220;torned&#8221; apart..</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio Sept Menu Crab spinach charlotte by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4956318896/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4956318896_ef882af47b.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio Sept Menu Crab spinach charlotte" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>..and it does taste as good as it looks! Plentiful of crab meat &amp; spinach tightly encased in that little dome &amp; all coupled nicely with the creamy sauce.</p>
<p>I gave a yelp of joy upon seeing &#8220;<em>duck confit</em>&#8221; on the mains menu. I was expecting the duck confit to be somewhat like the one I had previously (pic in the post <a href="../affordable-french-dining-nathalie-gourmet-studio-solaris-dutamas-kl/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>) . But the <strong><span style="color: #993300;">Duck Confit &amp; Porcini Hachis Parmentier, Porcini Sauce</span></strong>,  <strong>(RM50</strong>) turned out to be this. . .</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - duck confit by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957279048/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4957279048_3b7530bbf3.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - duck confit" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>My friend Kevin gave it thumbs up, while I sulked that it wasn&#8217;t the duck confit that I envisioned it to be. It was a very well prepared duck confit nonetheless, bold in flavours &amp; moist in texture. I personally find it to be a tad salty, but that&#8217;s coming from a <em>low- tolerance- of- sodium</em> person so it&#8217;s best for you to judge it yourself.</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - duck confit 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4956686071/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4956686071_9c214830bb.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - duck confit 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>We moved on to desserts, and I finally found something on Nathalie&#8217;s dessert menu that caught my fancy, the <strong><span style="color: #993300;">Revised Rum Baba, Orange Soup with Rum, Apricot Sorbet &amp; Orange Espuma, (</span>RM22</strong>).</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - rum baba 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957279778/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4957279778_89da79f5ed.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - rum baba 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>A rum baba is actually a cylindrical yeast cake, supposedly originated from Poland/France (<em>I&#8217;m not going to go into details of the argument of the originating country</em>) &amp; it is soaked in rum after baking, hence the name. Here at Nathalies&#8217;, I barely tasted any rum and upon enquiry, was told that it has indeed been soaked in rum for 24 hours prior to serving.</p>
<p>Well, the yeast cake itself wasn&#8217;t great, but its accompanying sides of <strong>Orange Soup with Rum, Apricot Sorbet &amp; Orange Espuma </strong>certainly made up for it.</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - rum baba by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957280024/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4957280024_6d60480ed1.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - rum baba" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Kevin&#8217;s choice of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Raspberry Frozen Souffle, Pistachio Dacquoise, Pistachio &amp; Raspberry Coulis</strong></span> RM20, showcased  the best of Nathalie&#8217;s skills in the desserts department. One can&#8217;t go wrong with ordering sorbets here.</p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Raspberry Frozen Souffle by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957279554/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4957279554_e266359d67.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Raspberry Frozen Souffle" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Raspberry Frozen Souffle 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957279336/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4957279336_23b58a5874.jpg" alt="Nathalie Gourmet Studio - Raspberry Frozen Souffle 1" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Below: <strong>Nathalie&#8217;s Gourmet Studio Sept 2010 menu. </strong>We peeked at the other diners&#8217; choice of dishes and we agreed that for starters,<strong> the tuna bites with the Arugula Sorbet </strong>(<em>it was really presented as a scoop of sorbet!</em>) looked intriguing while for the mains, <strong>the Cod</strong> looks positively lovely; a big slab of translucent white meat, almost glowing in its paleness. Yup, that shall be my choice for my next visit! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="Nathalies Sept Menu - starters by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957290614/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4957290614_476fff08d6.jpg" alt="Nathalies Sept Menu - starters" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Nathalies Sept Menu Mains by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4956687723/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4956687723_c3d61a646a.jpg" alt="Nathalies Sept Menu Mains" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Nathalies Sept Menu - desserts by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4956687941/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4956687941_c090b3b7e6.jpg" alt="Nathalies Sept Menu - desserts" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="DSC08651 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4957280766/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4957280766_43b8722e31.jpg" alt="DSC08651" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>* Check out June &amp; July’s menu <a href="../affordable-french-dining-nathalie-gourmet-studio-solaris-dutamas-kl/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>** August Menu <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/nathalies-gourmet-studio-august-2010-menu/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>..</p>
<p><strong>Note</strong>: Solaris Dutamas is <strong>NOT </strong>Solaris, where the Cold Storage is.<br />
To get here, go PASS Solaris on your left, head on straight till you are at a T-junction. Turn RIGHT. Drive along the road which will eventually curve left.<br />
After about a minute, you will see a block of commercial building on your left. There are a lot of F&amp;B outlets, etc here. You can’t miss it.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>GPS:  N03 10.25′    E101 39.91′</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio<br />
</strong>A-4-1-5 Dutamas Solaris,<br />
Jalan Dutamas, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.<strong><br />
T: </strong>6 03 62079572<strong><br />
W: <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.nathaliegourmetstudio.com');" href="http://www.nathaliegourmetstudio.com/" target="_blank">www.nathaliegourmetstudio.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Close on Sun.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Opens Mon to Sat: 9am &#8211; 6pm.<br />
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		<title>Teh Kim Tek Restaurant, Kepong &#8211; Bak Kut Teh at 630am!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fancy your Bak Kut Teh fix at 630am? For this place, the phrase &#8220;the early bird catches the worm&#8221; rings true. According to some reliable sources &#38; die hard fans, Teh Kim Tek opens at 5 am and you will be scraping the pot if you arrive any later than 9am. (pic below: See?? The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fancy your Bak Kut Teh fix at 630am?</strong><br />
For this place, the phrase &#8220;<em>the early bird catches the worm</em>&#8221; rings true. According to some reliable sources &amp; die hard fans, Teh Kim Tek opens at 5 am and you will be scraping the pot if you arrive any later than 9am.</p>
<p>(pic below: <em>See?? The skies were still dark when we arrived!</em>)</p>
<p><a title="mornin sky at 650am by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4255551885/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4255551885_0d9ed244ec_o.jpg" alt="mornin sky at 650am" width="519" height="388" /></a></p>
<p>The restaurant boasts of 2 shoplots &amp; for those who wish to breathe the &#8220;chi&#8221; of the morning, feel free to settle yourself under the trees right outside .</p>
<p><a title="Kim tek BKT shop by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4256314566/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4256314566_e91b76c59a_o.jpg" alt="Kim tek BKT shop" width="510" height="680" /></a><br />
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I confess that I&#8217;m not much of a Bak Kut Teh person, and this post is probably my very first on BKT. It doesn&#8217;t mean that I have not tried BKT in KL; I have of course, though reluctantly, as I preferred the &#8220;<em>Penang version</em>&#8221; (<em>if there is such a thing)</em> .</p>
<p>However, this is the place that the other half would actually rise &amp; drive out for breakfast at the ungodly hour of 530am, which spoke volumes of how good the BKT must be, since getting him to drive far out for food is nothing short of a miracle.</p>
<p>Myself? I sulkily but resentfully tagged along, &amp; muttered thoroughout the journey that this better be worth it.</p>
<p><a title="Kim tek BKT by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4255552055/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4255552055_2c534d2b45_o.jpg" alt="Kim tek BKT" width="531" height="418" /></a></p>
<p>Gawd!! Did you see all that above?? Mixed meat and offals and ears and knuckles! <strong>All parts of the pig available! </strong></p>
<p><em>And below</em>: Slabs of pork bellies &amp; chunks of meat. <em>*swoons*</em></p>
<p><a title="strips of pork by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4255551971/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4255551971_81a5850b88_o.jpg" alt="strips of pork" width="544" height="408" /></a></p>
<p>Sulkiness aside, I had to admit everything was starting to look promising <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  .</p>
<p><a title="cooking our pot by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4256314284/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4256314284_16c56f7416_o.jpg" alt="cooking our pot" width="567" height="425" /></a></p>
<p>The &#8220;sai kuat&#8221; , meaning &#8220;small bone&#8221; in Chinese, was huge in my opinion. The soup was thick &amp; there was so much herbs &amp; god knows what else in it that they had to strain the soup for each pot of order.</p>
<p><a title="wht goes in the pot by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4256314758/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4256314758_e6711f88ea_o.jpg" alt="wht goes in the pot" width="572" height="428" /></a></p>
<p>I love the thick, gelatinous soup and all the meat thrown inside has a delightful melting texture, even the lean meat chunks. While lean meat are usually coarser/stringy, typically drier in texture and bland in taste, it is not impossible to have tender meat given the right cooking methods. Here at Teh Kim Tek, the meat are rightly so &amp; has fully absorbed the BKT flavours. Even the &#8220;sai kuat&#8221; has its meat falling off the bone.</p>
<p><a title="our BKT by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4256314484/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4256314484_2ae6b149f6_o.jpg" alt="our BKT" width="525" height="718" /></a></p>
<p>Below: Teh Kim Tek&#8217;s faithful patrons at 6am. &#8216;Yau char kwai&#8217; (chinese crullers), to soak up the meaty broth.</p>
<p><a title="the interior  by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4255552197/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4255552197_1c355431eb_o.jpg" alt="the interior " width="516" height="389" /></a></p>
<p>A family run business, we saw the mother, daughters, son &amp; father having their breakfast of &#8230;..Bak Kut Teh! What else <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="Kim tek family by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4255552437/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4255552437_bb521da520_o.jpg" alt="Kim tek family" width="515" height="419" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Verdict</strong>: Better than most BKT in Klang IMHO.</p>
<p><strong>Total bill </strong>for our pot (with sai kuat, offals, meat etc ) + chinese tea + a bowl of fragrance rice was merely <strong>plus/minus RM12.</strong> (<em>can&#8217;t recall exact amount)</em>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Kim Tek Restaurant<br />
Jalan 2/1A, Kepong Indah, Kepong, 52100, Tel: 03-6365545</strong></span></p>
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		<title>Annalakshmi Vegetarian Restaurant @ Brickfields</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A potential explosive mood was soothed the moment I walked into Annalakshmi at Jalan Berhala, Brickfields. I very nearly gaped open-mouth in wonderment as I was ushered into the restaurant. Never had I expected that Annalakshmi to be such a posh; even at the point of being classy, restaurant. Soft indian prayers music played in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A potential explosive mood was soothed the moment I walked into <span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Annalakshmi at Jalan Berhala, Brickfields</strong></span>. I very nearly gaped open-mouth in wonderment as I was ushered into the restaurant.</p>
<p>Never had I expected that Annalakshmi to be such a <strong>posh;</strong> even at the point of being <strong>classy</strong>, restaurant. Soft indian prayers music played in the background, patrons are greeted warmly at the door &amp; politely enquired of the number of guests; before being ushered to their seats.</p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - entrance by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135721/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4929135721_42142549ae.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - entrance" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
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<a title="DSC08458 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4932416768/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4932416768_fb9a99cc3d.jpg" alt="DSC08458" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="DSC08439 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4931825155/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4931825155_8a8a1a124f.jpg" alt="DSC08439" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The real reason for my bewilderment was simply because I know Annalakshmi observes a <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Swayamvara </strong></span>concept, where patrons of the restaurant <em>pay as they wish for the food consumed</em>. Based on the philosophies of <span style="color: #993300;"><strong>S</strong></span><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>w</strong></span><strong>ami Shantananda Saraswati</strong></span>, the founder of TFA,  <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Swayamvara </span></strong>encourages <strong>selflessness and peace</strong>. Food is prepared by volunteers, flavours are simple yet very home feel, and everything is vegetarian.</p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - swayamvara by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929729236/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4929729236_e56b6562e0.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - swayamvara" width="500" height="317" /></a></p>
<p>** <em>At Annalakshmi, you </em><strong><em>Eat &amp; pay as much as you wish</em></strong><em>, but do contribute fairly.</em></p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi - pay as u wish by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929136197/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4929136197_38c51f11dd.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi - pay as u wish" width="500" height="243" /></a></p>
<p>Hence I had expected a bustling restaurant, plain, with utilitarian tables &amp; chairs and fans above. I admit this has certainly thrown me off my equilibrium.</p>
<p>And I went dressed in post-gym shorts &amp; sleeveless! *<em>faints</em>*</p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - dress code by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135577/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4929135577_ffae3abf0e.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - dress code" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>LOL. I cringed in embarassment when I saw the sign above &amp; wondered wildly if I have any decent change in the car. Darn, I muttered, I didn&#8217;t come all the way to be turned away!</p>
<p>However, in true Swayamvara spirit, the kind man at the door allowed me in. I was requested to wear a cloth-like skirt tied at the waist to cover my legs. Then I was showed to my table. Whew! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Happily settling into my seat, I browsed the buffet line.</p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - buffet by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135465/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4929135465_02245795cb.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - buffet" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The choices are not exhaustive, but then again this ain&#8217;t a hotel!</p>
<p><a title="1 Annalaskmi2 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135339/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4929135339_927f2b2c70.jpg" alt="1 Annalaskmi2" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>For the uninitiated, grab a plate &amp; take your pick from the buffet line which ranges from idli, varied dishes of vegetables prepared numerous ways, soy/gluten curry, plain rice or pilaf, resam, sambar, dhall, thayir sadham, raita. A small section features the desserts. Breads like naan, prata &amp; chappati are upon order. Drinks too, and their mango lassi is the best! Fresh, not overly sweetened &amp; thick.</p>
<p><a title="1 Annalaskmi1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929728142/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4929728142_b34a4ccef1.jpg" alt="1 Annalaskmi1" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>My meal as above left me happy, satiated &amp; contented. I walked out a calmer person &amp; felt truly thankful that there are still such a selfless mission around, and there are all these wonderful people behind it.</p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - temple of fine arts by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929729002/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4929729002_279f408d04.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - temple of fine arts" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - opening hours by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135959/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4929135959_121042b882.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - opening hours" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Annalakshmi Brickfields - entrance-1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135835/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4929135835_5fef3e0851.jpg" alt="Annalakshmi Brickfields - entrance-1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Annalakshmi Vegetarian Restaurant</strong></span><br />
<strong>Temple of Fine Arts, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields.</strong><br />
Kuala Lumpur</p>
<p>Tel: 03 &#8211; 2272 3799</p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>VEGETARIAN.</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Closed on Mondays. Open for lunch from 11.30am to 3pm and dinner from 6.30 to 10.30pm.</strong></p>
<p><strong>GPS: N 03. 07 &#8217;69<br />
E101. 41 &#8217;25</strong></p>
<p><a title="1 Annalaskmi by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4929135139/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4929135139_316656378d.jpg" alt="1 Annalaskmi" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
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		<title>The Crocs Warehouse Sales is here again! 2nd to 5th Sept @ Ikano Power Centre</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These coming weeks will be an exciting one for CROCS Malaysia! Firstly, the crazy Crocs sale is on again! Mark your calendars for 2nd to 5th Sept 2010, from 10am onwards. It will be @ Ikano Power Centre, on the 2nd floor. Come one come all! On top of the low prices, there will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These coming weeks will be an exciting one for CROCS Malaysia!</p>
<p><strong>Firstly, the crazy Crocs sale is on again! </strong>Mark your calendars for <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>2nd to 5th Sept 2010</strong></span>, from 10am onwards. It will be <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>@ Ikano Power Centre, on the 2nd floor</strong></span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Email-blast-RGB(RED)REVISE by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923138186/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4923138186_1442b910b9.jpg" alt="Email-blast-RGB(RED)REVISE" width="337" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Come one come all! </strong>On top of the low prices, there will be additional vouchers for certain amount spent.</p>
<p>I bought my<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> Crocs Cabana</strong></span> at the last warehouse sale (April 2010) for RM90 (<em>usual price RM189</em>). My other half got his Crocs Prepair SLIDE blue at RM80 (<em>usual price RM209, I think</em>).  It&#8217;s a steal, hence the Crocs warehouse is a MUST VISIT!</p>
<p><a title="ours - Crocs by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923262360/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4923262360_d4f8033ab3.jpg" alt="ours - Crocs" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
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I adore my Crocs Cabana. I took it to Korea, participated in mud fights (videos of Boryeong mud festival <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/boryeong-mud-festival-in-daecheon-beach-south-korea-videos/" target=" _blank">HERE</a> )  in it &amp; it&#8217;s still in perfect condition til today!</p>
<p><a title="Rebecca saw - mud festival by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923230068/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4923230068_b0cf569b42.jpg" alt="Rebecca saw - mud festival" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="crocs cabana by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4922638129/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4922638129_c39833c7a4.jpg" alt="crocs cabana" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>A quick scrub with detergent and water &amp; it&#8217;s as good as new.</p>
<p><a title="DSC04617 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923229546/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4923229546_a920f9b978.jpg" alt="DSC04617" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><strong>My latest pair of Crocs is a Lily</strong>. Such a sweet name, highly appropriate for its sweet design.<br />
I chose Chocolate cos according to some fellow Crocs bloggers, the pink one doesn&#8217;t suit me at all. Hehe.   <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="Crocs Lily by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923229936/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4923229936_67fdbc25fd.jpg" alt="Crocs Lily" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Truth to be told, I don&#8217;t wear flats. I&#8217;m so blardy short, I prefer my shoes with heels. My Cabana has served me REALLY well, but I thought I would try a pair of ballerina flats as I do not have any of those. The Crocs new season range happens to have ballerina ones, so I jumped at the opportunity of owning a pair!</p>
<p><a title="Crocs Lily 3 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4922638027/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4922638027_6199ccdf55.jpg" alt="Crocs Lily 3" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The <span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Crocs LILY</strong></span>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Patent leather trim detail</strong>. &#8211; <em><span style="color: #0000ff;">I particularly like this part &#8211; the trim gives the flats a classy finish</span></em></li>
<li>Dense croslite™ material outsole for increased traction and durability.</li>
<li>croslite™ material footbed for ergonomic fit and support.</li>
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<p><a title="Crocs Lily 2 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4922637929/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4922637929_ba5337eba9.jpg" alt="Crocs Lily 2" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>So, seriously..to those who thinks Crocs are only about the big ugly ones should swing by a Crocs store the next time you are in a mall. You will surprised at the new range of Crocs available, and some which are pretty fashionable too! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_yes.gif' alt=':yes:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>And talking about Crocs stores&#8230;. Crocs Malaysia is opening another outlet in <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Pavilion KL</strong> </span>this <strong>Sat, 28th August 2010.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Crocs Malaysia is also taking this opportunity to reward their loyal Crocs consumers <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  ! Walk into the store with your Crocs &amp; redeem yourself a goody bag! </strong></p>
<p><a title="Pavillion Store KL Crocs Opening by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4923046341/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4923046341_10ca9b21d0.jpg" alt="Pavillion Store KL Crocs Opening" width="500" height="358" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>So, see y</strong></span><strong>ou guys at the Pavillon Store opening (<em>this SAT 28Aug!</em>) or the Crocs Warehouse SALE - <span style="color: #ff0000;">it&#8217;s  2nd to 5th Sept 2010</span>, <span style="color: #000000;">from 10am onwards</span>, <span style="color: #ff0000;">Ikano Power Centre</span>, <span style="color: #000000;">on the 2nd floor. Don&#8217;t say I didn&#8217; t tell ya!  <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_good.gif' alt=':good:' class='wp-smiley' />  </span></strong></span></p>
<p>NOTE:<br />
<em>I am an Official Crocs Blogger.<br />
I&#8217;m not paid to write this post.<br />
The only pair of Crocs that is sponsored in this post is the Chocolate Lily.</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love my burgers. I think that&#8217;s no secret for those who knows me &#38; follow my blog . However, I got a particular weakness for PORK burgers and would visit food outlets just for their pork burgers &#38; nothing else. Andes BYO (Bring Your Own) at Aman Suria took over Pizza vs Satay earlier [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love my burgers. I think that&#8217;s no secret for those who knows me &amp; follow my blog <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> . However, I got a particular weakness for PORK burgers and would visit food outlets just for their pork burgers &amp; nothing else.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Andes BYO</span> (Bring Your Own)</strong> at Aman Suria took over Pizza vs Satay earlier in this June. I  personally thought it has done us all a big favour; for Pizza vs Satay  was hardly ever operational in the 1st place. And we certainly welcome more  eateries here in deary Aman Suria, especially one with WIFI! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Ande&#8217;s comes under my &#8220;<strong>f</strong><strong>avourite under RM15</strong>&#8221; pork burgers category. No doubt places like El Meson, Sid&#8217;s etc serves superb pork burgers but for &#8220;<em>Rebecca&#8217;s Porkburger-meter</em>&#8221; <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  they will fall under <strong>gourmet pork burgers between RM20-35</strong> so comparison of taste, texture &amp; flavour is more fairly judged.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Andes BYO &#8211; Pork Burger, RM12.90.</strong></span></p>
<p><a title="pork burger by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910175979/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4910175979_bce5221bf7.jpg" alt="pork burger" width="550" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Look at that, every pork burger lover&#8217;s dream isn&#8217;t it? <strong>Chunky, meaty, pink and juicy</strong>. All for RM12.90!</p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - thick pork patty by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910776686/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4910776686_70a3e501cb.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - thick pork patty" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
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Here&#8217;s another version of Ande&#8217;s pork burgers &#8211; the <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Aussie Bacon Burger Wrap RM15.90</span>. </strong><br />
See? The patty&#8217;s consistently <strong>THICK</strong>!</p>
<p><a title="Andes1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910786338/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4910786338_d7fe7fdf2a.jpg" alt="Andes1" width="550" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>We stumbled upon <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Andes </span></strong>on their opening after a <em>long lonnnggg</em> day at work.  The guys immediately approved of the place upon seeing the beer options. The cafe is small, cosy and there are 2 large LCDs for entertainment, making it perfect for football nights.</p>
<p><strong>Stella Artoise RM 14.50(Happy Hour) RM16.60(Normal) Happy Hour are until 9.00pm.</strong></p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - Stella beers by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910173659/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4910173659_49ca2c974d.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - Stella beers" width="264" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>These are some of the items we tried over a few separate occasions &amp; overall, we found the food hearty in portion, value for $, TASTY &amp; well prepared.</p>
<p>On my salad days, I find Andes&#8217;s caesar salad simple but satisfying enough for its price. The homemade dressing and the generous amount of cheese on top is worthy of mention. <strong>Plain Caesar: RM7.90</strong>, <strong>Oz Salad with Meat RM11.90.</strong></p>
<p><a title="Andes2 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910789632/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4910789632_7a00c4e5bb.jpg" alt="Andes2" width="475" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>The<strong> Aussie Bacon Wrap pork burger</strong> here is the bomb. The patty is SO THICK yet it is perfectly done, though I must warn you; <strong>some might find it undercooked as it is slightly on the pinkish side</strong>. For me, I had no complains. My usual gripe of overly salty patties is absent here too. And the texture?  Delightfully meaty! I tend to judge my burgers by the texture as that is very important and here, it is certainly up to mark.</p>
<p><a title="Andes1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910786338/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4910786338_d7fe7fdf2a.jpg" alt="Andes1" width="550" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>The Grilled Lamb Chops <strong>(RM18.90</strong>) comes with 2 huge slabs of beautifully grilled lamb. Another truly value for money dish. Though we didn&#8217;t specify our requirement for the level of doneness, it arrived perfectly medium, slightly pinkish inside, well seasoned &amp; tender.</p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - lamb chops by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910173351/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4910173351_7a57f4d697.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - lamb chops" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The only let-down was the absolutely <em>non-delightful</em> mash. To me it was strangely gummy and weird tasting.</p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - mash by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910775268/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4910775268_32d65f353b.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - mash" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I was recommended their specialty chicken dish<strong>, Zaw Fried Chicken, RM13.90 </strong>(<em>ala carte</em>) or you could order it as a set for lunch at RM7.00, which includes a drink (Ice Tea or Ice Water)<strong> *</strong><em>size would be a little bit smaller for set lunch.</em></p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - chicken by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910774614/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4910774614_f1f2e1e241.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - chicken" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The highlight of this dish is the 2 different chillies. Caution was given at the very beginning. The one on the right is the<span style="color: #ff0000;"> fiery &#8211; burn- you- to -hell</span> type while it&#8217;s sweet &amp; slightly spicy twin was alike the sambal you normally get with your nasi lemak.</p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - chilli by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910172975/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4910172975_7ecce84260.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - chilli" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The &#8220;oil rice&#8221; was herbaceous &amp; yet lightly fluffy. The chicken was a huge <strong>thunder- thigh</strong> portion with crackly skin encasing tender flesh within. I thought this dish is a lovely variation of the typical nasi lemak. The chicken&#8217;s marinate was thankfully NOT the common kunyit (<strong>tumeric)</strong> rub, the rice wasn&#8217;t exactly nasi lemak and even the chilli had some sort of differentiating factor.</p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - crisp chicken by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910173105/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4910173105_e6e6575807.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - crisp chicken" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Chicken Mignion RM24.90. </strong>If you love your bacon, you will thoroughly approve of this. It took them some time to serve this dish, but the wait was worthwhile. The chicken roll has been cooked and allowed to absorb the fatty flavour from the bacon. Fuuuh! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="Andes by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910179349/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4910179349_5ffcc09ac4.jpg" alt="Andes" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Complimentary ice cream that comes with the sets.</p>
<p><a title="andes BYO - ice cream by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4910173213/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4910173213_d07702a549.jpg" alt="andes BYO - ice cream" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>There is many more interesting items to try on their menu &amp; anyone who wants to do lunch on office days, CALL ME! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_yes.gif' alt=':yes:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="andes BYO aman suria by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967703480/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4967703480_570bba9744.jpg" alt="andes BYO aman suria" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Andes BYO - map by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4967703170/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4967703170_ee31be98c8.jpg" alt="Andes BYO - map" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">ANDES BYO</span></strong> (no corkage!)<br />
Email: andesbyo@gmail.com<br />
Mobile Phone:	Andy &#8211; 0122200530<br />
Other Phone:	03- 78083292<br />
Address:	<strong>SAME row as Cha Cha Pan Mee</strong><br />
K-G-11, Jalan PJU1/43<br />
Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47301</p>
<p>Business Hour :<br />
Monday to Friday :12pm to 3pm &amp; 5pm to midnight<br />
Saturday &amp; Sunday : 6pm to Midnight</p>
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		<title>LuxOnU @ Puchong &#8211; genuine luxury handbags at reasonable prices. Yes, REALLY.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shopaholic (or bagaholics!) REJOICE!! The only thing you really really need to know about LuxOnU is the location. From the LDP, keep to your left after passing Neway + HSBC + IOI Boulevard. Turn left as soon as you can &#38; you in the area! Just follow the map above, some maneuvering around &#38; you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Shopaholic (or bagaholics!) REJOICE!!</span></strong></p>
<p>The only thing you <strong>really really need</strong> to know about LuxOnU <strong>is the location.</strong></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU map by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913799132/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4913799132_4eeb285620.jpg" alt="LuxOnU map" width="500" height="242" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>From the LDP, keep to your left after passing Neway + HSBC + IOI Boulevard. Turn left as soon as you can &amp; you in the area! Just follow the map above, some maneuvering around &amp; you will find the shop (which is facing the LDP).</em></span><br />
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Cos you will want to <strong>see &amp; run your fingers through</strong> their  merchandise yourself to substantiate for certain that they are genuine.</p>
<p>Cos then you will believe me that LuxOnU is a new luxury bag shop in town with its merchandise sold at prices that&#8217;s affordable even for the middle  income!</p>
<p>Eg; the Longchamps below are going for less than RM1000, while the small Coach clutches are about RM200-RM500 and the pink Coach below is only RM1450! Yes, they are <strong>all NEW, </strong>nothing pre-loved or of rejected stock<strong>!</strong></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - puchong bags by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913797904/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4913797904_f81fc79f10.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - puchong bags" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Some of LuxOnU current stock are exclusive Bally designs, roomy Longchamps suited for travel &amp; more of Coach for the Coach fanatics.</p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - puchong bags 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913192935/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4913192935_ec8dcf0cfb.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - puchong bags 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Matching pink Coach for my pink dress &amp; pink wedges. <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913800464/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4913800464_5bd9b80890.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw" width="301" height="452" /></a></p>
<p>A cosy but spacious lot on the 2nd floor, LuxOnU offers private viewing <strong><span style="color: #339966;">strictly by appointment</span></strong>. The non-frills &amp; &#8220;industrious&#8221; interior keeps your attention on what&#8217;s important in the room, <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">the </span><span style="color: #ff0000;">beautiful </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">bags</span></strong>! Mirror are aplenty for you to view yourself at every angle, ensuring you that your choice of purchase is your best decision.</p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913195439/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4913195439_ee692de2b8.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>At the pre-launch, there were sharing sessions with <span style="color: #993366;"><strong>Marcus &amp; Rachel</strong>,</span> co-partners of LuxOnU on the some of the<strong><span style="color: #339966;"> correct methods to identify the fake from the genuine</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">the proper storage materials to use that is safe for keeping your bags</span></strong>,<strong><span style="color: #ff9900;"> the difference between the certificate and the care card</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">the best use of certain liquids to clear stains on either the interior or exterior of your precious bags</span></strong>, which is very much dependant on the material.</p>
<p>All very useful tips for the bagaholics. Indisputably, it makes the pre-launch event more personalized &amp; beneficial for all who attended. Thanks so much Rachel &amp; Marcus! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - wine tasting session by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913800320/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4913800320_024b304f18.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - wine tasting session" width="500" height="281" /></a></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, Hanie Hidayah by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913799600/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4913799600_fa43bd3808.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, Hanie Hidayah" width="500" height="333" /></a></p>
<p>The next highlight is the superb <strong><span style="color: #993300;">Chocolate moist cakes</span></strong> from Sweet Indulgence. Decadent with a good balance of cocoa &amp; sugar, with a fluffy yet rich sponge, even a non-choc lover like me couldn&#8217;t resist polishing off a slice, tight dress or not. <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - sweet indulgence by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913798314/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4913798314_3f93e48658.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - sweet indulgence" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The Sherperds Pie needs to be creamier &amp; the Red Velvet cupcakes are not quite up to the mark yet. There are not many places one where one can find Red Velvet, but you can try A Taste Boutique&#8217;s <a href="../a-taste-boutique-red-velvet-cake-and-recipe-2/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>, California Pizza Kitchen&#8217;s version <a href="../california-pizza-kitchen-klcc/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>, The Daily Grind&#8217;s <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/under-which-tree-2/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>, <a title="Permanent Link to Patisserie RUI – The Velvets" rel="bookmark" href="../patisserie-rui-the-velvets-2/">Patisserie RUI – The Velvets</a>, &amp; <a href=" http://www.rebeccasaw.com/my-timeout-kl-food-crawl-the-pink-sage-the-marmalade-2/ " target=" _blank">The Pink Sage&#8217;s</a>.<br />
Other places for Red Velvets includes <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/o-gourmet-bsc-a-slice-of-heaven-2/" target=" _blank">Just Heavenly Pleasures</a> at Jaya One, O Gourmet BSC or Pacific Coffee, as well as <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/whisk-yourself-here-empire-shopping-gallery-for-yummy-cakes/ " target=" _blank">Whisk </a>in Empire Shopping Mall.<strong> Truth to be told, I haven&#8217;t found a really good Red Velvet other than A Taste&#8217;s Boutique&#8217;s (</strong>post<strong> </strong><a href="../a-taste-boutique-red-velvet-cake-and-recipe-2/" target=" _blank">HERE</a>)<strong>, but that was some time ago.</strong></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913799378/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4913799378_41c1b7172f.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw 1" width="347" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>But I digress. Ok, back to<strong><span style="color: #993300;"> Sweet Indulgence. </span></strong>Currently a little cafe occupying one end of LuxOnU&#8217;s boutique, customers may order a latte/cappuccino &amp; indulge in their homebaked creations while browsing through the bags here. This totally makes  for a wholesome experience doesn&#8217;t it? Retail therapy. Desserts therapy. Personalised attention by Rachel or Marcus. NICE! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_yes.gif' alt=':yes:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Headed by a daughter (<em>Jessica</em>) &amp; mother team, both have been baking &amp; taking orders for their cakes through friends prior to the opening of <strong>Sweet Indulgence, </strong>which is their 1st furoy into the retail scene. Well, if their mooncakes &amp; chocolate moist cake are of any indication, I&#8217;m pretty sure their little cafe is going to be a hit in the area!</p>
<p><a title="Sweet Indulgence Puchong by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913196151/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4913196151_24a69309aa.jpg" alt="Sweet Indulgence Puchong" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Then we had a <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">wine tasting session</span></strong>, generously sponsored by <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Evergrapes Marketing</span></strong>. Horace Lau, the wine expert, shared Premium Australian Sparkling Juice &amp; a medium bodied New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, TONEBURN with us.</p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - evergrape by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913192525/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4913192525_4504dcf428.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - evergrape" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>We were each handed an ISO wine glass, with about 20-30ml of wine for the purpose of tasting.  The liquid is swirled, sniffed, its colour strutinized &amp; its flavour elucidated. All in all, I find the wine fruity &amp; medium both in body and acidity. The sparkling juice was more of interest to me (<em>collage bottom left)</em> as it tasted almost like red wine, minus the alcohol!</p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - all paying attention by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913194459/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4913194459_8b729108da.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - all paying attention" width="500" height="281" /></a></p>
<p>Bloggers were each given a goody bag at the end of the night. As if we weren&#8217;t pampered enough, our goody bags came with a RM100 voucher! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_yahoo.gif' alt=':yahoo:' class='wp-smiley' /> <br />
<a title="LuxOnU - goody bag by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913192711/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4913192711_69e898d5e5.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - goody bag" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="LuxOnU goody bag by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913799032/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4913799032_ce9e3d26b9.jpg" alt="LuxOnU goody bag" width="242" height="416" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">LuxOnU will be having their offical launch next Saturday, 28th August 2010, 12-2pm </span></strong>at <strong>23-2, Jalan Kenari 12, Bandar Puchong Jaya.</strong> (<em>Refer card below)</em>. Bagaholics, you do not want to miss this!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a title="LuxOnU - puchong Contact by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913798858/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4913798858_b724887d69.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - puchong Contact" width="364" height="423" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I have an idea of what I want already <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  but Marcus told me there will be as much as 50 more bags on their launch day! So I&#8217;m saving my RM100 voucher for Aug 28th!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>This little Coach clutch was about RM300 only.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, coach purse by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913194703/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4913194703_856dd44a38.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, coach purse" width="251" height="477" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Here I am tearing at a Red Velvet cupcake</em> <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, red velvet by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913800634/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4913800634_067475edde.jpg" alt="LuxOnU Puchong - Rebecca Saw, red velvet" width="333" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Wines by:</strong></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - puchong EverGrape card by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913193789/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4913193789_7f4d2917fb.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - puchong EverGrape card" width="366" height="176" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Cakes, moncakes &amp; pies by:</strong></p>
<p><a title="LuxOnU - sweet indulgence contact by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913798106/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4913798106_938a7b5fcc.jpg" alt="LuxOnU - sweet indulgence contact" width="358" height="478" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you <a href="http://twitter.com/aprilyim" target=" _blank">April</a> for the invite! <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Nambawan Cafe, Taman Sri Manja, PJ &#8211; Another option for PORK burger!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Always on the look out for good pork burgers, it didn&#8217;t take much persuasion for me to seek this place out, especially after reading a few positive reviews from blogs. Unfortunately, the area completely eludes me. And Old Klang road is not a vicinity I would venture into voluntarily. GPS coordinates would have been helpful, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always on the look out for <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">good </span></strong>pork burgers, it didn&#8217;t take much persuasion for me to seek this place out, especially after reading a few positive reviews from blogs.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the area completely eludes me. And Old Klang road is not a vicinity I would venture into voluntarily. GPS coordinates would have been helpful, if any could be found.</p>
<p>The only option left then, was to get a human GPS. The one that I know, however, happened to be a lazy <em> won&#8217;t -travel-far-for-food-unless-it-is-bak kut teh </em>bum.</p>
<p>So one weekend, I refused to eat lunch unless lunch is at Nambawan. And wisely, the other half figured that instead of dealing with a sulky bitch, a phone call to find out exactly the location of Nambawan Cafe would be a better alternative.</p>
<p>And thus the weekend was saved. I sat in Nambawan Restaurant &amp; Cafe a short while later &amp; happily browsed through the menu for my order. <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="nambawan restaurant &amp; cafe by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4900820671/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4900820671_dbe5b61efb.jpg" alt="nambawan restaurant &amp; cafe" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4901409988/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4901409988_4be32dcf9e.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
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The area isn&#8217;t the Old Klang road that most of us know. To get here, you&#8217;ll have to drive past Sunway Pyramid on your right, head towards Taylors&#8217; Lakeside Campus &amp; turn in at the Shell station before the toll. Anyhow, hold on to your bags &amp; valuables tight here as the area feels a little dodgy. But the food was worth it. Or more specifically, <strong>the price</strong> of the food was worth it!</p>
<p>I had my heart set on the <strong>Pork burger @RM6.90</strong> though there were other more tantalizing options threatening to sway my decision. The patty won points from me simply cos it was FATTY, THICK, JUICY  &amp;  redolent with herbs. It crumbles a bit easily but I didn&#8217;t mind. There wasn&#8217;t any &#8220;gummy&#8221; texture that reminisces of too much fillers, ie flour.</p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe - pork burger 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4901408846/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4901408846_5640602fe3.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe - pork burger 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Tastewise, it was delicious; not too finely grinded, but with obvious chunks of meat giving it a satisfying &amp; meatier bite. It wasn&#8217;t overly seasoned too, of which I&#8217;m glad since I have low sodium tolerance.</p>
<p>Another brownie point goes to the sauce. Instead of a lazy slap of mayo, the sauce provided was tangy &amp; sweet, almost like salsa but not quite. Layers of fresh cucumbers, lettuce &amp; tomatoes completes the assemble.</p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe pork burger n sauce by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4901409772/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4901409772_4ee8631f09.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe pork burger n sauce" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The bun was of the cheap variety, but heck, it is a cheap burger, so I&#8217;ll shut up. <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe - pork burger by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4900819681/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4900819681_e6dd4d529c.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe - pork burger" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The other half had the <strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Stone-charbroiled Pork Belly with roasted potatoes and garden salad</span></strong> (RM13.90). Another value for money dish, for the hearty slab of pork belly would have easily cost RM25-30 at other joints.</p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe - stone charbroiled pork belly by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4900820253/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4900820253_526b2c91e0.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe - stone charbroiled pork belly" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The charbroiled pork&#8217;s colouring was lovely, slightly charred outside but the insides still pink &amp; fatty <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe - stone charbroiled pork belly 1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4901409492/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4901409492_501395a1ca.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe - stone charbroiled pork belly 1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Oh, the roast potatoes were also very addictive, beautifully browned and flavourful. This is a good reason to eat carbs!</p>
<p><a title="nambawan cafe - potatoes by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4901409274/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4901409274_764d986b13.jpg" alt="nambawan cafe - potatoes" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Would I return?</p>
<p>Yes I would. Very reasonable priced items &amp; there is still a lot more to sample from the menu. Ingredients are fresh &amp; preparation is obviously well planned, for even side dishes are uncommon &amp; the sauces original. Location is effy but it is really not that hard once you have an idea of where it is exactly.</p>
<p><a title="DSC03989 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4900819255/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4900819255_392dee322f.jpg" alt="DSC03989" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><em>NOTE: This place has gained popularity and a recent visit by a friend last week was a test in patience as the place was packed. Anyhow, he reported that the food was good &amp; hoped that Nambawan continues to maintain the quality (food-wise) &amp; improve it&#8217;s service levels to cater to the influx of customers during peak periods. </em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4913229001/" title="nambawan map by wackybecks, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4913229001_edfb996032.jpg" width="500" height="294" alt="nambawan map" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Nambawan Restaurant &amp; Cafe</span></strong><br />
10, Sri Manja Square One<br />
Taman Sri Manja<br />
Jalan Klang Lama<br />
46000 PJ.</p>
<p>Tel: 016-224 1533 (Yap), 013-263 2772 (Gilbert)</p>
<p>Business hours: 12 &#8211; 3pm, 6 &#8211; 10pm.<br />
Close every other Monday, please call up to check 1st.</p>
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		<title>KL by Air &#8211; offering private flights over KL skies by Reuben Lim</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rebeccasaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In continuation from my previous post &#8230;we are now off ground &#38; flying over KL! Now, why, you may ask, would anyone be interested to fly over KL skies &#38; pay RM600 for it? Well, I dunno.. &#8230;how about the view?  The plane flew at approximately 1500 feet above sea level. Everything is clear &#38; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In continuation from my previous <a href="http://www.rebeccasaw.com/video-start-of-the-flight-kl-by-air-by-reuben-lim/" target=" _blank"> post</a> &#8230;we are now off ground &amp; flying over KL!</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - city by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895636245/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4895636245_809d8885f8.jpg" alt="KL by air - city" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Now, <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>why</strong></span>, you may ask, would anyone be interested to fly over KL skies &amp; pay RM600 for it?<br />
Well, I dunno.. &#8230;how about the <strong>view</strong>?  The plane flew at approximately 1500 feet above sea level. Everything is clear &amp; so much closer&#8230;</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - KLCC by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896229654/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4896229654_86d5a83c05.jpg" alt="KL by air - KLCC" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
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<a title="KL by air - the city  by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895639023/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4895639023_2ab7ee8b04.jpg" alt="KL by air - the city " width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>You will see parts of Selangor &amp; KL that you never knew existed.<br />
Or maybe it&#8217;s just me? I mean, can anyone tell that this is in KL?? I thought it looked like a scene out from a movie, <em>you know the usual scene where the heroes are saved &amp; helicopter-ed out of some danger zone</em>? This is normally what they see when they looked down&#8230;</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - mountains by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895636845/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4895636845_7204e0a8ef.jpg" alt="KL by air - mountains" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I wonder which lake this is&#8230;</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - lake-1 by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895636541/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4895636541_d0db3736bb.jpg" alt="KL by air - lake-1" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>You see sad things too, like a beautiful green hill being reduced to this&#8230;</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - caves by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896231266/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4896231266_253dc15666.jpg" alt="KL by air - caves" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Anyone recognise this place? It&#8217;s Ampang Look Out Point!</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - ampang lookout point by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895633809/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4895633809_791068345a.jpg" alt="KL by air - ampang lookout point" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Someone in the plane was fasting for Ramadan, and said this reminded him of broccoli! LOL.</p>
<p><a title="KL by air  - forest by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896228874/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4896228874_c68683e86b.jpg" alt="KL by air  - forest" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Oh, our flight wasn&#8217;t just about admiring sceneries&#8230;</p>
<p>We nearly puked our guts out after being turned NEARLY upside down in the small craft!!</p>
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<p>And you will get to learn a lot about a plane. Reuben literally answers all the queries that you may have. He is currently at his last stage of certification and will be qualified to give flying lessons soon!</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - reuben lim by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896233472/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4896233472_b31e3f8551.jpg" alt="KL by air - reuben lim" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The wheels of the aircraft is small, isnt&#8217; it? I&#8217;m just not used to seeing such small wheels on a plane&#8230;</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - wheels by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895639617/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4895639617_7cc3554388.jpg" alt="KL by air - wheels" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>..even if it is a small plane  <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="KL by air - front view plane by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896230610/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4896230610_45bb291d0a.jpg" alt="KL by air - front view plane" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a title="KL by air - reuben - plane by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895637711/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4895637711_750baef37c.jpg" alt="KL by air - reuben - plane" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The front seats only the pilot and a co-pilot, if any. Lucky me got to sit in front that day &amp; Reuben allowed me try piloting the plane for a while (<em>with him still controlling the wheel of course!</em>). It&#8217;s pretty simple, turn the wheel left or right just like how you would to your car steering wheel to change the plane&#8217;s directions. Pull the wheel<strong> towards you</strong> to fly UP and push it forward back to it&#8217;s original position to nosedive.  <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a title="KL by air - plane seats by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896232634/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4896232634_053380df2b.jpg" alt="KL by air - plane seats" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>The back seats another 2 person, preferably slim ones. LOL.</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - passenger seats by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896232346/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4896232346_4af832eaeb.jpg" alt="KL by air - passenger seats" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Because it is a small plane, the noise is not as well insulated, hence the need for the &#8220;earphones&#8221;.</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - headphones by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895634471/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4895634471_1ab6794a3f.jpg" alt="KL by air - headphones" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Seat belts are a must of course. All safety precautions are adhered to strictly. To those who tweeted/emailed me about bringing pets, etc; sorry, it&#8217;s a no -no as there are no proper harness for your non-human friends.</p>
<p><a title="reuben air - buckle up by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895639893/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4895639893_7d52c16fa7.jpg" alt="reuben air - buckle up" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>The plane is checked thoroughly before each take-off. You are in safe capable hands with Reuben!</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - reuben check by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896233208/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4896233208_e6373012ef.jpg" alt="KL by air - reuben check" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Isn&#8217;t this cool! ? I flew on many flights before for trips, but we don&#8217;t get to be upclose with the cockpit! For the 1st time, I could run my fingers over the knobs, steer the wheel &amp; push a few buttons here &amp; there!</p>
<p><a title="KL by air - cockpit by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4896230980/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4896230980_fd8e698d63.jpg" alt="KL by air - cockpit" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Heck, each flight takes 3 pax so it&#8217;s only RM200/pax for the whole trip if you share a trip with your friends. This would actually be a good idea for Valentines Day, or as a birthday gift for some special, even for Father&#8217;s Day, etc.</p>
<p>You can choose from<strong> Cessna 172 &#8211; RM600</strong> per hour all inclusive (Depart from Sg Besi Air Base or Subang Airport) or the <strong>Cirrus SR20 &#8211; RM1000 </strong>per hour all inclusive (Depart from Subang Airport only).</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff9900;"><strong>Aerobatic acts thrown in for free</strong>!</span> <img src='http://www.rebeccasaw.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-monalisa/icons/wpml_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><em>The TUDM base where we took our private flight last Sunday.</em></p>
<p><a title="KL by air - TUDM sg besi by wackybecks, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/4895639377/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4895639377_b5fcec2422.jpg" alt="KL by air - TUDM sg besi" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>For more information, check out their <strong>FACEBOOK</strong>:<strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=370031728904&amp;ref=search#!/group.php?gid=370031728904" target=" _blank">KL by Air</a></strong> .</p>
<p>Location:<br />
Royal Selangor Flying Club at TUDM, besides the Sg Besi highway.<br />
Directions here:<a href="http://www.rsfc.com.my/location.html" target="_blank">http://www.rsfc.com.my/location.html</a></p>
<p>Burning questions? Email: Reuben Lim at <strong>le.aviateur@gmail.com.</strong></p>
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