LOVE LIFE, CHERISH MOMENTS

Tiger Prawn Spaghetti--RM 26.50 Aglio Olio with tiger prawns, baby spinach, garlic, lemon crumbs and chili.

Sally & Chives--RM 25.50 Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, chives and tobiko caviar served with buttery toasted brioche.

Flat White--RM 11.80

Watermelon Lychee Cake Sponge cake layered with watermelon, lychee cream filling, topped with fresh strawberries and assorted fruits,

Rose Lychee Almond Crumbs Rose and almond roll cake filled with cream and blueberry jam, topped with buttery crumbs.

#flatlay #desserts

   Let's begin with our mains. There were some hits and misses. The tiger prawn spaghetti was well cooked, very al dente, but was flavoured too heavily on salt and oil. This aglio olio lacked of spices, depth of flavour and i wasn't impressed with the rubbery prawns as well. On the other hand, our salmon scrambled egg topped with salmon roe was a fresh creation in the brunch scene. However, i didn't enjoy the fishy salmon and soggy toast. Thank goodness for the desserts which saved the day. My favourite was the watermelon lychee cake. The entire item was light and fresh, with the juiciness from the watermelon, light rose flavoured sponge cake and lychee cream filling. This masterpiece is to die for. Mr. J preferred the Rose Lychee Almond Crumb which tasted amazing as well.

   Overall, i kinda appreciate the creativity behind the cake bar of Naj & Belle. They fully utilized their baking strength in creating various mouth watering cakes. However, i hope the same can be reflected from their mains as well, perhaps more fine tuning and improvement of execution is needed. That's all for today! xoxo

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   Malaysia is ever changing, from its weather to anything beyond. However, i find one thing is certain throughout the seasons, there will always be a scorching hot day that one would hope to stay indoor, grab a cup of iced cold drink and have a cold shower to chase off the immense heat away. In days like this, i would love to have a bowl of cendol and sometimes, a fancier option--a bowl of Korean bingsu. Hence, today i'm going to introduce to you guys, a personal favourite of mine--OW:L Espresso.

   Located right beside Inti College, within Menara Rajawali's first floor, OW:L Espresso is pretty much very accessible and easily recognised. I believe bingsu doesn't need much introduction since it is already a huge hit since few years back when it was first introduced to the nation. Since then, i've tried a lot of these from various outlets but was never satisfied until Mr. J brought me to this cafe. I was recommended to try out their best sellers--Mango Cheese and Chocolate Brownie on my first visit. Subsequently, i returned with friends to try out their Instagram-worthy Panda and Green Tea Bingsu as well.

Mango Cheese--RM 23 Milk based bingsu topped with fresh water lily mango cubes, cheese cake slices,  biscuit crumbs, a scoop of mango ice-cream and drizzled with mango syrup.

Chocolate Brownie--RM 18 Chocolate milk based bingsu topped with pieces of brownies, almond flakes, oreo cookie crumbs, a scoop of chocolate ice-cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Panda Mocha based bingsu, topped with chocolate ice-cream, oreo cookie crumbs, almond flakes, chocolate syrup, crowned with cotton candy with oreo cookies.

Green Tea Milk based bingsu, topped with matcha milk syrup, green tea ice-cream, red bean mochi, red bean paste and almond flakes.

   As you can tell, i am a fervent supporter of OW:L Espresso's bingsu, because i'm simply in love with the incredibly soft and fluffy ice flakes present in all of the bingsu above. The mild but milky flavour of bingsu, paired with several different sets of unique texture and combination of flavour made all of the desserts so irresistible and delicious. My personal favourite goes to Mango Cheese, because i love the fact they use fresh mangoes and real cheese cake pieces. The whole item screams summer with its vibrant colour and refreshing flavours. If you are up to something fun, you could also try out their dry ice cookies and macarons, which will definitely earns you much likes on social media.

   I hope you enjoy my belated post today. My apology for being late for this entry as i was feeling under the weather and was recovering from my illness. Nevertheless, i promise to bring forth more interesting updates and adventures in my next post. Stay tuned! xoxo

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   I have a confession to make. I believe many of you share the same problem as me. I ADORE snacks. Yes, i can eat snacks all day every day, even though i know they are bad for health and maintaining the perfect body shape. No rice? No meat? All is cool as long as i get to eat my favourite ice-cream, soft serve, cakes, desserts and perhaps chips. As a medical professional, i have to force myself to live a healthy lifestyle so that i can be a good example to my patients. Hence, i'll eat clean for 6 days and have a cheat day (maybe more) to myself where i can eat all the snacks i want. Today, i want to share with you some of my all-time-favourite-snacks--pies and soft-serve.

 A Pie Thing

   I was never a fan of pie until recently when i tried out A Pie Thing. I used to think pies are heavy, fattening, too buttery and boring, until i went to the popular pie place in PJ--A Pie Thing. I used my WorthyBook coupon to get 30% off my total bill as well as getting a free Matcha Latte. Such a fantastic deal right? I visited the main branch in PJ Uptown. They have another branch in Bandar Sunway, with different business hours but carrying similar products.

The menu

Sweet pie selections

Savoury pies selection

   As its name suggests, A Pie Thing specialises in making delicious pies, both sweet and savoury. Their main specialty is their Mashacre, which is basically any savoury pie, topped with mashed potato, mashed green peas and drizzled with homemade gravy. I was so tempted to get that one but too bad, mommy and i definitely couldn't stomach the entire thing. Hence, we got ourselves one sweet pie--Dark Smores Pie; a savoury pie--Chunky Steak and got ourselves a cup of complimentary green tea latte.

Dark Smores Pie--RM 10.50 Crunchy pie base, rich and decadent chocolate ganache, topped with toasted mini marshmallows.

Chunky Steak--RM 12.90 Pieces of beef with carrots in a tomato base, wrapped within a layer of buttery and flaky pie crust.

Green Tea Latte at the corner.

    My usual impression about pie was excessive butter, boring and lack of creativity. However, this place took me by surprise and showcased a variety of different flavours and interpretation of pie making. I was totally impressed with the concept, especially the huge Mashacre. My personal favourite has to be the Dark Smores Pie, mainly because of the complexity of flavours and texture i got from this little fella. The crust was crispy but not too buttery, chocolate was rich, smooth, silky but not too sweet, the mini marshmallows were toasted to perfection with a slight crisp on top but maintains the soft and chewy texture inside. Chunky Steak was also a great pie with chunks of beef, cooked and flavoured just right. Green tea latte was not too bad as well, but nothing beats my dearest Nana's.

    Since my first visit here, i kept going back for more of its wonderful pies. If you are looking for a light bite over some conversation with loved ones, this casual cafe is the perfect choice for you. Be sure to check out the different operating hours for PJ Uptown and Bandar Sunway's branches.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apiething/

P.S. Tokyo

    If there is a single dessert trend that won't go off, it has got to be the legendary green tea. Matcha craze doesn't seems to go off even though it has already been so commercialized in many cafes. Perhaps it is matcha's unique bittersweet flavour that keeps people coming back for more. P.S. Tokyo is a popular hit in SS2 PJ, famous for its green tea soft serve. I tried out their matcha and hojicha flavours, one in full size, another in mini cup.

Matcha and hojicha soft serve--RM 9.90 and RM 6.90

For Instagram lovers out  there~

   I have to say, for the price we are paying, the serving is so huge! It is almost double the size of a standard soft serve. I prefer the hojicha (roasted tea) simply because the unique balanced between bitter and sweet. Matcha one was a little bit too sweet for me, as i prefer my matcha soft serve to be more bitter than sweet. Nevertheless, i do like the creaminess and richness of this cooling dessert. P.S. Tokyo also offers free photo printing for Instagrammers out there. Firstly, you have to make your Instagram profile public, so that it is visible, and hash tag #pstokyo, follow the simple instruction at the computer provided in the shop and you will get a photo instantly. I saw some of them clip on their photos on the wall provided, creating an interactive and interesting atmosphere.

   Besides these two flavours, P.S. Tokyo also has an interesting array of new soft serve flavours lining up. They have milk and Berry Calpico flavours. If you are a soft serve lover like me, be sure to give this cafe a try! That's all for today's update, i hope you enjoyed my write up. Stay tuned for more! Have a great weekend ahead! xoxo

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   First thing that strikes my mind when i saw this cafe was the name. Seriously? Morning Wood? With that suggestive yet interesting opening, we could expect lotsa fun and creativity in Morning Wood. This cafe is owned by renowned local YouTubers, artists and happy couple Jared Lee and Marianne Tan. If you are an active YouTube supporter, i'm sure these names are rather familiar to you. Situated in the hub of busy college city SS15, Subang Jaya, Morning Wood is not to be missed if you love cafe food, good cup of coffee and most importantly the student vibes here.

Art Work

Tiny space, huge crowd

   I visited this first floor cafe few weeks ago for weekend brunch with my brother. Although it was way past lunch time, but the crowd was still huge and we only had the seat outside, at the smoking area in the balcony which was quite warm. For our meals, we had a Breakfast in Bed and Skinny Dip, while having a cup of cappucino as caffeine fix. The menu in Morning Wood was worded in a 'creatively horny' way. As you could appreciate from these 2 dishes we ordered. I even saw threesome and orgasm, must be the idea from Jared Lee.

Breakfast in Bed--RM 24+ Eggs i any style, sauteed mushroom, breakfast sausages, beans, tomato, hash brown, greens and toast.

Skinny Dip--RM 20+ Baked eggs served with toasts.

Cappucino--RM 10+

   I'll start with my Skinny Dip, which is essentially a baked egg with some Mediterranean twist. I didn't quite like the tomato puree because it was way too sweet for me. I would prefer it to be more acidic and tangent. The eggs were slightly over-cooked as well. However, my brother enjoyed his Breakfast in Bed, which is the big breakfast a lot. He thought that everything was well cooked well seasoned. Fortunately, the cappucino didn't disappoint. I am in love with the complexity of flavours from this cuppa. The blend was medium roasted i believe, with earthiness and a tinge of hazelnut after taste.

   Morning Wood proved to me more than just an Internet sensation. It gains its fame from celebrity owners but the food and overall achievement of this place has proven to be more than fame. I believe with some tweaks and changes, this little space will continue to shine and bring forth more great food and coffee to this neighbourhood. Have a pleasant week ahead guys!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningwoodMY/
Address: 73-1, Jalan SS15/8, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. 

   Hello dear readers! Sorry for being away for almost a week now. Some of you who follows me on Twitter might know i recently went for a short getaway in Singapore, that explains my MIA. Only 4 days in the Singa-land, i started to miss Malaysia food so much. One thing is the affordable price in my country, another thing is i actually prefer Malaysia's hawker food over the prior. No offense my Singaporean friends, you guys do better in other fields! Before i start writing about my Singapore trip, i figure it is better to write about our own, something that i have been missing. Introducing 2 great hawker food in Subang Jaya SS15. They are none other than the all time favourite Ooi Noodle House's Pork Noodle and Uncle Seng's Wan Tan Mee!

1. Subang SS15 Ooi Noodle House's Pork Noodle


   This famous pork noodle stall is located at The Ooi's Noodle House, on Jalan SS15/4b, a walking distance from Taylors' College (Canadian Pre-U Building). Rumors had stated that this pork noodle is so good that crowd doesn't mind the 45 minutes and above waiting time. To avoid such hassle, Mr. J and i visited this stall early in the morning, as early as 8am. However, we still gotta wait for 20 minutes for our breakfast. I guess this is because the owner really takes time in making individual bowl of pork noodle for each customer. Hence, each bowl of pork noodle can be customized, up to your preference. For us, we added an egg for each bowl, just for an extra richness.

Subang SS15's Pork Noodle (small, with egg)--RM 6.50

Look at the richness of the soup

   After trying the first sip of the soup, i have no regret for waiting so long for this. The soup was thick and rich with porky fats, shallots and garlic. The sliced meat was lean and tasty, minced pork was melt-in-your-mouth-soft, liver and other inners were deliciously cooked, everything was packed with the natural flavor of pork. I also appreciate that they added lots of greens (Sawi) inside, giving a refreshing after taste in this bowl of bold flavors. I must recommend you guys to add an egg to your noodle because it really gave a smooth texture to the soup!

Char Siew Wan Tan Noodle--RM 4

Deep Fried Pork Noodle--RM 7