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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 12, 2012

Nyonya Dinner at MaMa Nyonya Restaurant, Taman Molek - Johor Bahru

Been invited to Mama Nyonya Food Restaurant (N1.52416 E103.78535) for food tasting on one of evening together with fellow bloggers - Tony, Kim and my friend Robin. Before I share the food photos, I would like to said :"Thanks Mama Nyonya for the Delicious Nyonya Cuisine!"

I'm a regular patron for this Nyonya Restaurant for months ago and I still continue to try out their Special dish which is not the menu...Ms Grace Lim (the owner and the Chef) will frequently present her different Special Nyonya dishes week by week in the restaurant.

On our visit that evening, Grace was generously show us the making of Roti Jala. She slowly mixed the flour, eggs and water until perfect and continued in the kitchen.

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The making of Roti Jala with Grace Lim

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In the kitchen...

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She was patiently explain about the making of Roti Jala in the kitchen before we can taste it in our mouth...
After the session, we were eagerly waiting for the Nyonya dinner arranged by MaMa Nyonya Restaurant.

The First dish was Ayam Rendang (Chicken) which totally different from other Restaurant that we easily taste in Johor Bahru...the gravy was creamy, rich flavor and not very spicy, the chicken was fell out from the bone easily once in our mouth....

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Ayam Rendang (Chicken)

Before we can finish the first dish, the second dish presented on our table - The Roti Jala with Curry Chicken.

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The Roti Jala with Curry Chicken

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The 'Roti Jala' goes well with the curry, we mixed the curry with the 'Roti', it created a nice taste for both of it...
Do you notice the curry was different? Yes! They serve different curry with different dishes...Grace explained.

The third dish was Curry Chicken Buah Keluak.

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Buah Keluak with curry chicken

We have to dig out the filling in the nuts and eat together with rice, with the help from Grace...

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The filing is a mixture of prawns, chickens and the fruit itself...

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I can't stop myself for having this while Grace was introducing....
Some might like it, some might not like it because of the unique taste of the fruit, you have to try it yourself...

The forth dish was the Nyonya Steam Fish which I mentioned before in my previous post...and follow by the new and special dish from the restaurant - The Lotus roots with Petai.

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The lotus roots with petai

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I like the crunchy lotus roots with the dried shrimp and the petai mixed with onion...I can't taste this elsewhere in Johor Bahru so far...

After the main dishes, we were having some Nyonya Kuih (snack) company with the Nyonya Cendol. Well, the dinner won't be complete without these snacks and Cendol...

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Pulut Tekan (or Tartar)

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Nyonya Cendol

We realized that MaMa Nyonya had awarded by Tripadvisor.com as a recommended restaurant not too long ago, you can check out the reviews from here...

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The photo below is the Grandmother of the owners of the restaurant, she was the Nyonya from Malacca who cooked a nice Nyonya cuisine and now inherit by her grand children in this restaurant, also they named the restaurant as 'Mama' because of their grandma...

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MaMa Nyonya Restaurant
8, Jalan Molek 1/28, 
Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
Tel : +6016-7167190 (Grace Lim)

Location map of MaMa Nyonya Restaurant at Taman Molek, Johor Bahru.


Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 12, 2012

Sushi King at KSL Shopping Complex, Johor Bahru.

Visiting the Sushi King Outlet in KSL Shopping Complex in the event of 'Facebook Fan Chat'. KSL City Shopping Complex (N1.48542 E103.76291) is located in Centrury Garden of Johor Bahru, and Sushi King outlet is located at the Lower Ground floor of the building.

Most of the FB Fans already there when I stepped into the restaurant, and my pleasure to met 2 bloggers there - Tony from Johokaki and Kelvin from JB Foodie.

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The dining area of Sushi King outlet in KSL.

The Trademark of Sushi King - The Conveyer. :)

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Quite a big crowd from the Facebook Fans that day...
The program started with short speeches from the Marketing and Management team...

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David Ng - Marketing Officer (left) and Susan Yee - Marketing Manager (right)

After the speeches, we were invited to watch a short video clip about Sushi King in Malaysia. Follow by the Kitchen tour....

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Ms Susan (top left photo) was introducing the operation in the kitchen of Sushi King...

I was impressed and attracted by the making of the Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese Roll Omeltte) by one of the cook. Susan said Sushi King make thier own Tamago which not supply from other food supplier. I like the way he flipped the omelette...

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The making of Dashimaki Tamago - Japanese Roll Omelette

After wet kitchen, the tour directed to the dry kitchen where the Sushi being prepare...

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The Sushi in making...

Before we the Sushi party start, there was a hands-on session for Temaki roll (Hand roll sushi) . The session been guide by Mr Jun Sato - Executive Chef of Sushi King Malaysia.

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Mr Jun Sato explaining on the 'roll' with Ms Susan (left)

Then everyone started to roll their own Temaki...

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Everyone was happily made thier own 'roll'...

Sushi King will present their new Chinese New Year menu and we were invited to taste it on that day, Sushi King Yu Shang (鱼生) and Yu Shang Ramen.

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Sushi King Yu Shang - RM38.88

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Sushi King Yu Shang Ramen - RM16.88 (Prepared by Ms Susan)

The Sushi Party started!

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Top : left - Lion Roll (RM10.90), Right - Golden Fish Nigiri (RM3). 
Bottom : Left & right - Ebi Top (RM4)

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Top : Left - Sakura Roll (RM4), Right - Unagi Roll (RM5). 
Bottom : Left - Renkon Chip (RM3), Right - Hotate Masago Gunkan (RM4).

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Chicken Cheese Age (RM6.90)

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Chicken Cheese Age (RM6.90)

All of the Sushi were tasty and nice! But the Lion roll got the highest points from us!

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The Lion Roll from Sushi King (RM10.90)

We thanks to the Chefs who made it happened with all the Sushi and Delicious foods from them. Especially Sato-San (Executive Chef of Sushi King Malaysia).

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The Chefs of the day in Sushi King KSL
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 Mr Jun Sato

The Facebook Fan Chat session was joyful and we had a chance to visit the kitchen for eyes opening. A Big thanks to David, Susan, Sato-San, Ms Tan and Sushi King Malaysia!

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Sushi King KSL City
LG49, 50 & 51, Lower Ground,
KSL City, No. 33, Jalan Seladang,
Century Garden 80250
Johor Bahru.
Business hour : 10am -10pm.

Location of KSL City Shopping Complex at Century Garden, Johor Bahru.


Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 12, 2012

Water Cress Valley Restaurant at Brinchang, Cameron Highlands

Before we leave Cameron Highlands on the last day, we drop by this Water Cress Valley - Chiew Garden Cafe (N4.50811 E101.41643) for lunch, the garden cafe is truly unique that located in the middle of the Water Cress farm.

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Water Cress Valley - Chiew Garden Cafe

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The entrance of the Garden Cafe

Before we reach the cafe, we passed by the water cress seeding area...

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The design of the cafe entrance is some kind of similar to Taiwanese restaurant...

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Water Cress Valley Garden Cafe

Once step into the dining area, it was a breathtaking view of the water cress farm...cooling and nice! Very relaxing too...

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 The cafe dining area...

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I was fall in love at the first sight for this cafe...

Let me show you the scenic view from the cafe...

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The Water Cress Farm

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Beside water cress, they also planted some other vegetables and fruits...

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View from the cafe...

The friendly lady boss took our order and she recommended their special drink - water cress juice! It had a unique taste and special! Not bad.

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Water Cress Juice

Our lunch:-
*  Fried rice.
*  Recommended Special Ramen (signature dish)
*  Stir fried water cress
*  Recommended Special sauce Chicken (signature dish)

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Fried rice

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The Special Ramen - Signature dish

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The Special sauce chicken - signature dish

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Stir Fried water cress

The fried rice was nice! The Special Ramen taste good but the noodle not springy enough. The chicken was really special and we all like it! The water cress was definitely fresh and good! Overall, satisfied with the meals!

The Damage : RM52.00 for 2 adults and 1 child included the water cress juice. Reasonable price with the cool environment and the scenic view!

The Cafe just started about 6 months ago, but the farm has been through 5 generations of the family. The cafe open daily without off day during the school holiday season.

We spent almost 2 hours there to enjoy the view and we will visit it again!

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The staff harvest the fresh water cress

Related post :-
*  My Cameron Highlands 3 days 2 nights trip on November 2012

Water Cress Valley Sdn Bhd
Lee & Chiew Cafe
Jalan Besar, Batu 44, Tringkap
39100 Cameron Highlands
Tel : +605-4961071
Business hour : 10am - 10pm

Location map of Water Cress Valley Restaurant at Brinchang, Cameron Highlands.