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   Good day world! Can't believe it's approaching the end of 2014 already! Why do i feel so old out of a sudden? It was like yesterday i just had my 2014 countdown with friends and in just seconds, this year flew by so quickly. Ohh well, i hope everyone achieved their 2014's resolution, one or two is good enough. Don't worry, we still have 2015 to fix our mistakes and strive to be a better human being right? Before it ends, i would like to present to you one great Japanese restaurant so that you could head on to for your year end company dinner or even family dinner. Enjoy!


   Mr. J and i went to Senjyu Japanese Restaurant in Bangsar Village II on a celebratory occasion. We ordered a Salmon Shake Zen set, but they ran out of salmon sashimi because it was quite late for dinner. Therefore, they asked us whether to substitute with butter fish, we agreed. Besides, we also had a grilled teriyaki squid and a salmon hand roll for sharing.

Appetizer--FOC

Temaki Salmon Ikura--RM 9.99++ Salmon sashimi and salmon roe handroll

   Fresh salmon sashimi and popping salmon roe are a great combination for sushi handroll. Hands up to sushi handroll!

Ika Teriyaki--RM 15.99++ Grilled squid with teriyaki sauce

   Squid is a delicate seafood which will easily turns rubbery if overcooked. This dish here is perfectly cooked and flavored. I love the timing of cooking on this dish, just right! I did not get any chewiness or sogginess in this dish, which indicate that this is a truly fresh seafood, cooked at the optimum timing and temperature.

Butter fish Shake Zen Set--RM 44.99++ A variety of butter fish sushi, sashimi, salad, chawan mushi and miso soup.

   It was a huge disappointment that they ran out of salmon sashimi because it would taste better with it. Nevertheless, this butter fish was acceptable. The portion was generous and sashimi was incredible fresh. No complaint over the quality. Miso soup was a tinge saltier than average and chawan mushi was smooth and soft. I would prefer another slice of same fish but grilled with teriyaki sauce to be included in this set as well. For the price we are paying, it deserve a little more quantity right?

Spacious dining area

Beautiful origami at the sushi bar

   Senjyu strikes as a high class Japanese restaurant offering a wide range of japanese delicacies which is very fresh, delicate and delicious. Service staffs were very attentive and polite. It is worth your 10% service charge that you are paying. Senjyu is also available in other places around Klang Valley, feel free to try it out yourself! Enjoy our last few days in 2014! xoxo

Contact Info~
Website: http://www.senjyu.com.my/

   Oh hello dear my lovely readers! How was your week people? I am always a firm believer in treating yourself for a good meal or anything you fancy, just to reward yourself after a long week of work. After all, life is short. Why not treat yourself a little bit better, enjoy the finer things in life before everything just fades away when we age? Therefore, no matter how tired i am with work and studies, i will always find time to pamper myself with the simplest form of enjoyment--DESSERTS!

   Today i am going to share with you guys, some of the desserts i had, some are good, some are average. Just sit back and relax, as i indulge myself in writing all about sugary goodness alright?

1. Marmalade, Bangsar Village



   I went to this brightly colored cafe few weeks ago with my high school friend. Since she was in the vicinity of Bangsar, might as well try out this cafe who earns its fame through their wonderfully crafted cakes and desserts. Marmalade is situated on the first floor of Bangsar Village II Mall. It offers a wide range of Western food, from brunch to desserts and everything in between. Since it was a rainy afternoon, i got myself a cup of warm tea while my friend got herself a cup of warm Mocha with a slice of Oreo Cheese Cake for sharing.

Oreo Cheese Cake

Hot Mocha

Earl Grey Tea

   Our favourite: Oreo Cheese Cake was amazingly wonderful. I enjoyed the richness and moisture from the cream cheese. Along with the crumbly cookie base and soft oreo cookie dough, they just elevated the cake to a whole new level of goodness. I also have to compliment their generous chocolate shavings and chocolate sauce on top! My earl grey tea was ok, the mocha was below average. I can only considered it as a regular hot chocolate as the coffee was really bland.

   Overall, Marmalade serves great cake, average drinks and certainly a comfortable and relaxing environment for a lazy afternoon day out. Pricing was average. Service was pleasant. I will be back to try on their brunch menu next time around!

Contact info~
Website: http://www.ilovemarmalade.com/

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2. Tryst, Subang SS15





   So, switching the scene a little bit, from a sweet, colorful and bright cafe, to a little more dark, cool and hipster hang out place. I am referring to the Tryst, situated along one of the quiet small alley behind all the food places in SS15's center. Although the location might not be exactly strategic, but i believe their food and coffee are two elements that draw people towards them, hence the crowd on a Sunday afternoon.

   This time around, i went with my travel buddies, to this unusual and interesting cafe after our lunch in SS15 as well. We got ourselves a slice of cake each and Mr. Kim gotten himself a cup of ice blended mocha to quench the thirst under the 39 degree Celsius blue summer sky. The cakes are: Chocolate Mud Cake with additional Vanilla Ice-Cream, Apple Crumble and Chocolate Pie.

Chocolate Mud Cake--RM 5+3 (additional vanilla ice-cream)

Apple Crumble--RM 6

Chocolate Pie--RM 6

Crushed Mocha--RM 13

pardon the messy chocolate mud cake, the blogger couldn't resist the temptation. :)

   Basically, all the cakes were pretty decent. My favourite goes to the sinful yet delicious Chocolate Mud Cake. It was everything a chocolate cake supposed to be--warm, soft, dense and rich. The addition of a scoop of vanilla ice-cream also accentuated the taste. Next, the Chocolate Pie was densely prepared, not a bad choice if you are a true chocolate lover. The Apple Crumble was slightly dry and sour, a little bit more cinnamon and brown sugar would be awesome. Mr. Kim's crushed Mocha was not too bad, according to him. Consider this a trustworthy comment as my friend here is also a coffee monster like me.

What med school did to us! Early signs of aging :(

But first, let me take a selfie!

Miss you already travel bud!

   I truly appreciate the effort of Tryst in transforming itself to a hipster chillax place where anyone can literally unwind with their own activities. They have magazines, books, shisha, food, desserts, coffee, games and cool graffiti for those who love photography. Pricing was quite affordable, compared to the cafes around SS15. Tryst is indeed a place that everybody would love.

Contact info~
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trystss15
Address: 74, Jalan SS15/4C, Subang Jaya

   That's the end of my sweet tooth diary. Please let me know if you want to know more about where to go hunt for amazingly delicious desserts. As a future health care provider, i still have to say this: too much sugar is no good to your body! Be sure you eat moderately and exercise to avoid getting diabetes. Nah, just joking, eat dessert first and we could all diet tomorrow right? Have a great week ahead! xoxo

Flat White--RM 8

   The coffee was good, just like any other well crafted coffee, it tasted smooth and rich with a slight earthy after-taste.

Baked Eggs--RM 18 two eggs, cheese, tomato compote, brioche

    The Baked Eggs was also the conventional cheese with eggs and tomato paste. There was nothing special and the cheese was too little to highlight any flavor within. The toasted bread was barely toasted. They were just 2 pieces or boring, soggy and flat bread.

My meal of the day!

Spaghetti Salmon Aglio Olio--RM 23

Mushroom Soup (Daily Soup)--RM 15

Salt Beef Hash--RM 16 sauteed potatoes, red peppers, topped with a fried egg

   Generally, their food had some hits and misses, but it was still a good meal with excellent service and comfortable surrounding. We did not get the chance to try out their dessert but i will remember to do that on my next visit. I love their menu as well, at least it brings us something different than the usual cafe and restaurant, like the Salt Beef Hash you see above. That was kind of innovative right? Pricing was average, around RM 25 per person. It was a pleasant experience with Nutmeg.

Satisfied foodies!

My pretty ladies

More pretty ladies!

    That concludes my entry for this week. I hope you enjoy it and have a scrumptious weekend ahead! To keep yourself updated to my humble blog, please follow me on Facebook or Twitter alright? Lots of love. xoxo.

Contact info~
Address: UGF-28A, Bangsar Village II.
Phone No.: 03-22013663