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   With our unstable currency, poor economic status and increasing inflation rate, it is getting more challenging to survive our daily lives with the income we have. That's why we need to save up and spend wisely for the future. However, for a foodie like me, i still want to enjoy decent food because life is too dull without good flavours. Hence, i have gotten myself a new coupon book--Worthy Book that will enable me to enjoy great food at an affordable price.

Featuring a wide array of food

   Worthy Book is a coupon booklet that comprises a total of 180 vouchers, of 44 various well-known, well-established chained shops, restaurants and cafe that offer the readers some value-for-money discount, freebies and deals. It is small and can be conveniently carried around to be used in over 100 shopping malls around Malaysia. 

   To me, it is a life-savior as some of you might know, i am a very indecisive person. Most of the time, i do not know what to eat and where to dine. With this book, i can easily scroll through the available restaurants and decide which one i would like to try.

   Recently, my friends and i were hanging out in MidValley and i have decided to bring along this trusty book with me. We decided to have lunch at Killer Gourmet Burger (KGB). I've used 2 coupons in Worthy Book for KGB. I opted for 20% off from any Tornado or Bobcat Burger and another one that offers a FREE MILKSHAKE with any purchase of 2 burgers. However, do note that one single receipt can only accept one coupon, so plan ahead and be smart to get the most out of your Worthy Book.

KGB's menu

Tornado Burger (chicken)-RM 15.90

Tornado Burgers (Beef)-RM 16.90 each. Both 20% off from Worthy Book Coupon

FREE Smore Milkshake

    As usual, KGB did not disappoint us, with the top notch burger patty made with real and flavourful meat cooked to perfection, according to your preference. However, the Smores Milkshake was a little bit too sweet for us.

   After lunch, we decided to have some coffee to wash out the sweetness from our milkshake we had earlier. Hence, we hopped over to Madame Waffle to have a treat by Worthy Book as well. We used the 'Buy-1-Free-1' coupon for any coffee beverages at Madame Waffle. I had a cup of cappucino while Mr. J had a cup of Picollo Latte at the price of one.

Cappucino-RM 10

Buy-1-Free-1 Coffee

   By just using 3 coupons, we managed to have a great lunch, with lips smacking delicious meal and saved up RM 28. Worthy Book is truly a useful and handy book to save up on money and enjoy freebies on your daily dining experience. You can get your Worthy Book FnB edition from any major bookstores like MPH, Popular, Times, Borders and Kinokuniya. Certain 7-11 outlets around the Klang Valley also carries this book. It is sold at RM 29.90 only! Get your own Worthy Book today to enjoy more in each meal!

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   Bello my dear earthlings! It's our favourite time of the week again, Saturday, off day, chillax day, whatever you call it. Let's take some time to relax and unwind after a full 5 days of work! Therefore, i'm here to introduce some new cafes i visited in February. They are both awesome cafe that serves great coffee and will be a perfect spot for you to sit back and relax for the weekends. So enjoy yourself as you journey with me!

1. Eight Ounce Coffee, The Gardens Mall.

Freshly baked pastries

Variety of cakes

   I went out with my travel buddies few weeks ago to have a quick catch-up over coffee. I've heard that The Gardens Mall welcomed a new tenant recently, replacing The Espresso Lab. Hence, we went to try it out. It is located opposite T.G.I Friday, right at the intersection between The Gardens Mall and Mid Valley Mall, but lean towards The Gardens. We ordered some coffee and a slice of Mandarin Orange Cheese Cake to share.

Latte--RM 12++

Hot Cappuccino--RM 12++

Mandarin Orange Cheese Cake--RM 14++

Americano on the right--RM 9++

   I recalled that it was during the Chinese New Year period when we visited this cafe. Therefore, the horse-looking coffee art and seasonal Mandarin Orange Cheese Cake. Their coffee was good. Although i'm not sure about the origin of the coffee beans, but i could truly appreciate the mild fragrance and richness of caffeine screaming within the smooth and silky latte. I must also compliment their effort of making me a special latter art. The mandarin orange cheese cake is my favourite of the day. I love the unique ingredients they picked to infuse with a rich creamy cheese cake--mandarin oranges. Unlike the normal orange cheese cake, by using mandarin orange, it gave the cheese cake a slight acidity as well as nectarine after taste. However, i would love the cheese cake to be chilled for a little bit longer because its consistency was too soft. The rest of my friends love their coffee as well, but Mr. Kim complained about the overwhelming bitterness of his Americano.

Mr. Kim-The IT nerd

Ms Xin Lun--the pretty doctor

Hmm, i noticed yours truly gained weight since CNY, time to diet :/

   In a nutshell, Eight Ounce Coffee's dessert was pleasant and coffee was good. However, i do find it a bit overpriced. Each person costs around RM 20 for a cup of coffee and cake for sharing. Its simple setting of tables and chairs just on the corridor does not provide much privacy or comfortable space for chatting or fellowship. The service was not bad. There is still room for improvement, i'm hoping for a better dining experience in the future.

Contact info~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8ouncecoffee

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2. Coffea Coffee, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar





   So next up, i'm gonna talk about Coffea Coffee in Telawi, Bangsar. Coffea Coffee is a Korean-Malaysian collaborators cafe. This is its first and pioneer branch in Malaysia. I was curious about its fast growth around the entire Klang Valley, so i visited this new and rising coffee chain last month to find out more about it.

 Coffea Coffee is multi-award winning establishment,  specialising in Specialty Coffee from seven top producing farms around the globe including Brazil, Guatemala, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sumatra, Colombia, Costa Rica. We are widely known for our own roasting and blending styles, featuring Maestro and Madonna as our superstars. We are one of the official members of Cup Of Excellence™, an esteemed organisation that awards top coffees.  Coffee connoisseurs worldwide with discerning palates who appreciate the complex flavours and aromatics found in a world class coffee, buy and savour these winners. --Coffea Coffee.

Cappuccino--RM 10+

Latte--RM 10+

Salted Caramel Cheese Cake--RM 13+

Sakae Mentai--RM 11++

Bakuretsu Tofu--RM 18++

   The sakae mentai rice was pretty decent. It is a standard Japanese rice with flavorsome salmon and the cod fish roe certainly added more richness onto the dish. The Bakuretsu Tofu was mediocre. It tasted spicy and salty, has a medium thick consistency. Both of the items were small, just enough for a petite lady's stomach. We had to go second round after having our lunch there.

   Anyhow, their service was excellent. Their staffs were very friendly and efficient. This newly opened restaurant was very busy on a weekend. We could barely find a seat. I guess their specialty is still the ramen. I would definitely go back and give it a try.

Contact info~
Website: http://www.ippudo.com.my/
Menu: http://www.ippudo.com.my/menu/ippudo-menu.pdf

2. Shin Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, Jaya 33



   Next, we have Shin Tokyo from Jaya 33, Petaling Jaya. I visited this place with my family for a casual Sunday lunch. We ordered 3 sets of terriyaki grilled beef bento. Yup, we are a beef loving family.

Set 1: Beef bento with salmon sashimi--RM 23.90

Set 2: terriyaki beef set--RM 17.90

Our sets also come with a single scoop of vanilla ice-cream

   My apology as i could not recall the actual name of  the items above. Although both sets are beef, but they tasted different. Personally, i prefer the first set as the beef was very tender, sweet and savory in the same time. The salmon sashimi given was incredibly thick and fresh. The second beef was tender as well, but lack in flavor. So, in this case, the more expensive the dish is, the better it will taste. LOL. I am just joking.

   Overall, Shin Tokyo offers us a pleasant dining experience. The food was good, service was excellent and the space of this restaurant is massive! I guess you can expect a big crowd on a weekend night. Pricing wise, approximately RM 25 per person. It is very simple to locate Shin Tokyo, just beside Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, inside the Jaya 33 Mall.

Contact info~
Website: http://jaya33.my/retail/iframe_chill_ramen.php

   Japanese food is accepted universally by almost everyone as it emphasises a lot on freshness, simplicity and traditional execution of food material. Its colorful cuisine, classy presentation and delicate flavors will win your heart over once you try it. Let's head on for some Japanese goodness this weekend with your loved ones! Cheers!