Food Hunt: Kaffa Espresso Bar



Recently

discovered this bar, and I'm falling in love with it--Kaffa Espresso Bar. It is indeed a suitable place for gathering & chilling with friends or having your own ''me'' time.

When I first step into the bar, the environment is so retro, making me feel that I have already step back into the 90s. 

The concept of this bar is to cultivate leisure through coffee & good food in a vintage American theme settings that will let us reminisce the glory of the past.

 

Foods of the day:

Greek Island Salad with Chicken & Avocado (RM18.90)


Craving for something healthy ?? Why not try this??


A combination of fresh green vegetables, tomatoes, black olives & cube feta cheese. Topped with slices of lean meat & dressed with extra virgin lemon oil. Oregano is sprinkled over the salad before it is served.


Something simple yet healthy before the main dish is served.


Portobello Mushroom Pasta (RM20.90)


Pasta served with a generous portion of Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, zucchini, Parmesan cheese and topped with a fried egg  before it is ready to serve.



They are very considering by serving something which is really suitable for the vegetarian who are craving for something nice here.

Spicy Aglio Olio with Turkey, Ham & Seaweed (RM20.90)


The spiciness of the pasta really give a ''BOOM'' to my taste bud as I don't really get use to spicy food. 


Some ''fusion'' pasta, as I rarely see pasta serve together with seaweed but overall the pasta did taste nice.

Big Bites All-Day Long Breakfast Platter (RM 18.90)


This bar do serve breakfast all day long!!! When I saw the menu I though it is only for breakfast but the cashier mention that breakfast is also serve for dinner until the kitchen is close. WOW!!!


A platter with full of heart including three- scrambled eggs, kraftkorn bread with turkey ham, hash brown fried into golden brown, one jumbo chicken sausage, sauteed mushroom and a grilled tomato. 



 A complete meal that will kick- start your day and keep you energised till lunch.




Mocha (RM12)


For coffee lover like me, how can I not order their coffee???


After a sip of this, what I can say is that the barista really did a great job by creating such a nice coffee.


The taste of the Mocha is so smooth as the combination of chocolate, coffee and cream is well balanced. Ahhhh..... I can imagine myself floating in the coffee.... HAHAHA.






Salted Caramel Macchiato (RM12.90)


Their signature coffee-- Salted Caramel Macchiato. Freshly steamed milk, marked with espresso, topped with caramel drizzle & sea salt.


The combination of saltiness and sweetness is like dancing on my taste bud. Who knows that sugar, salt and coffee can actually mix together so well .   

Oreo Cheese Cake (RM11)


I mean who can say NO when it comes to dessert even after a heavy meal???
 Totally not me.


There is a few selection of their homemade cakes and we selected this cake. But not as we expected, we can only taste the rich flavor of the milk rather than the cheese.


I think they can make an improvement in their cakes and I'm looking forward for their great shot during my 2nd visit.

 

• Location             : 22, Green Hall,10200 Georgetown, Penang (Opposite Segi College)

• Business Hour  : 9am- 12am (Weekdays)

                                          8am -12am (Weekends)   

• Tel                    : 04-2622822

Birthday Celebration with December Babes @ Daorae BBQ Restaurant



 

 Last Saturday,

is a celebration for both of my December babes--Mong Khim & J En. We all plan to celebrate their birthday at Daorae BBQ Restaurant since J En is craving for Kimchi during the pass few weeks.

 

Actually I've been here before and I kinda like this place, the foods are awesome, the environment is two thumbs up and not to forget to mention about their great services.  

Before I start my meal,  :''Jalmukesumneda (I will eat well)''. Now let me introduce some Korean Cuisine that will let you drool throughout the introduction.

 

Miyeok Guk 

Before we start our meal, a bowl of Miyeok Guk which known as sea vegetables soup is served.

 

 My friends tell me that in Korea, the Korean believe that drinking Miyeok Guk during birthday will bring good fortune for the rest of the year.

 

HAHAHA, guest both of the birthday girls will have good luck during the coming year.

 



Dderk Bokgi (Rm 30)
Korean Rice Cake

The stir fried traditional Korean Rice Cake in the hot and spicy chili sauce really kick start our taste bud. The rice cake is served along with Kimchi and a hard-boiled egg.

 I have to admit that I really can't take spicy food, but when I saw the rice cake, I just couldn't stop myself by lifting up my chopstick just to have one of this.

The spiciness of the sauce just give me a ''BOOM'', my face turn red after having the rice cake. HAHAHA.

Banchan.
Our meal begin with several small dishes known as Banchan which include kimchi (spicy, pickled cabbage and radish), black fungus, bean sprouts, pickled lotus, spinach, garlic,  and eggs.

 They also serve a bucket full of fresh lettuce and salad for us so that we can wrap the grilled meat with the lettuce and any combination of the small dishes to give extra kick in our lettuce wrap.
 

After serving the Banchan, the waiter quickly set up the grill which is at the centre of the table. Above the grill, there is an exhaust to vent all the smoke and heat. All we have to do is just sit back and relax while the waiter will cook for us

Hangjung sal (RM38)
Sliced pork jowls coated with sesame oil.

 Once the waiter move the meat to a cooler edge, our chopstick are prepare to have a slice of this flame- grilled delight.
 The meat is juicy and tender, and the aroma of the sesame oil just burst and fill inside your mouth.

Sam-Kyub-Sal (Rm 30)
Pork belly without marinated and served with seasoned sesame oil sauce.

The juicy rich pork belly not only melt inside my mouth but also my heart. This is another dish that worth sinking one's teeth into it.

Yang-Nyum-Dak-Gal-Bi (Rm 30)
Lean skinless chicken fillet

The chicken fillets are marinated with their special soya sauce which add extra flavour to the chicken fillets. Not too salty or oily, the chicken fillets just win most of our hearts away. HAHAHA.

 Many Korean restaurants will serve a basket of fresh lettuce during barbecue.  To add extra flavor to the grilled meat, you can actually have it this way--Lettuce wrap.

First, you put a piece of lettuce in your bowl, then add in the grilled meat, vegetables, sauces and everything you like into the lettuce and TADAA, your own style lettuce wrap is ready to served.

Pa- Jeon (Rm 30)
A delicate savoury Korean pancake comprising of fresh seafood in batter and topped with spring onions served together with their special sauce.

Kimchi-Jeon-Gol ( Rm 55(Small), Rm70 (Large) )
Kimchi soup served along with pork, kimchi tofu and Korean noodles in a cast iron pot.

Beo-Sut-Jeon-Gol (Rm65)
 The combination of various mushroom and vegetables in a rich hearty soup. This soup is totally my favorite!!! Healthy yet nutritious.
 

Homemade Peach Caramel Cream Chees Crepe Cake.
Extra credit to Kate Zhulyn for making this special cake for the birthday girls.

I finally have a chance to eat her crepe cake. It is really yummy & I just couldn't stop after having the 1st scoop. I mean who can resist the temptation of this yummy dessert even having a full tummy??? 

 

Memories that never fade.
Both of my December babes, I wish that both of you always stay healthy & happy. It is really hard to have a besties like both of you, I hope that our friendship will not simply fade away. 

• Location              :  No. 104, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

 

• Business Hours :  11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-11pm  (Monday-Sunday)

 

•  Tel                       : 04-8913616

 

Christmas Special @ Starbucks

 Hohoho....

Merry Christmas!!!

 

What I can think about Christmas is to gather & having loads of fun together with your friends and family members.

This year I would like to introduce all of you to a place which is suitable for celebrating this special occasion--Starbucks.

Starbucks coffee always hold on against their mission which is:
"To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time."

This year to make this occasion special & memorable, Starbucks coffee proudly present their new coffees  which include:

Since it is a special occasion, why not indulge yourself with a coffee treat at Starbucks???

"You pick you favourite & I'll pick mine"

 

Before you start missing them after Christmas and craving for them but you'll have to wait until the next year for a sips of this specially brew coffees.

 I really like their coffees and their specially design cups for hot beverages. It really warm the customers' heart when they grab their own coffee with this specially designed cup with their name on it.

Not to forget to mention about their specially design Starbucks' cards for Starbucks Fans. They come out with 2 design which suit this occasion.

How to get this card???

 

You just have to go to any Starbucks outlet and pay RM30 for this card, the Rm30 is like a deposit for the card. So if you feel like having any of their beverages, you just have to swipe the card and TADAA....your coffee is ready for you.

 

But don't forget to register the card online for a free drinks and more rewards!!!

  I have try the Peppermint Mocha, and what I can say, is I'm super duper falling in love with it, as peppermint & mocha is my favourite and it surprise me that both of the element blend so well together.This is totally a must drink coffee in Starbucks.

 

The freshness of the peppermint & the mocha really bring a freshening mind especially you are having it at night.

 

I would like to thanks my friend for treating me this awesome coffee and not to forget to mention his homemade corn flakes cookies. It is really yummy. *winks*

Cuteness Overload: Hello Kitty at Mc Donald

After

minions struck Mc Donalds here come another wave that will totally hit those who are crazy over--Hello Kitty.

 This time, Mc Donald proudly present their new Hello Kitty design which will bring all the Hello Kitty's fans into a Fairy Tales Adventure .
 How can the Hello Kitty's fans miss all this cute & adorable plushies?? 

So are you a HELLO KITTY FANS???



Collect all 5 limited edition Hello Kitty design only at Mc Donalds
 
starting from 7th of November until 5th of December.

Don't have any clue when to collect the plushies?? Here is some information to share to you all.

 

7th- 13th November:  The Ugly Duckling .

14th-20th November:  The Frog Prince.

21st- 27th November:  The Wizard of Oz.

28th November - 4th December: Little Red Riding Hood.

5th- 11th December: Singing Bone.

 

 

Something that really attract me about this collection is that every plushies come together with a special collector storybook-themed box.  Each of the Mc Donald Fairy Tale plushies are available for only RM9.95 with the purchase of any Mc Value Meal.


What are you still waiting for??
Stop by your nearest Mc Donald and start collecting all 5 plushies while stock last.



Cuteness overload !!Although I'm not a super fans of Hello Kitty, but I just can't resist these adorable plushies.

TADAA!!! Finally bought it-- The Ugly Duckling Hello Kitty. HAHAHA.

 



Food Hunt: Hakka Tree

Speaking

 of Hakka cuisine, they always emphasises on its original flavors, nutritional value and practicality rather than just its appearance. Hakka also means 'guest' in Chinese word have retained much of their ancestors' lifestyle and culture and have blend in well with other ethnic groups.

 

Hakka cuisine always remind me something traditional yet mouth-watering Chinese

dishes which includes, Beef meatball soup(牛肉丸湯), Dongjiang salt-baked chicken(東江鹽焗雞 ), Duck stuffed with sticky rice(糯米鴨), Yoong Tau Fu(釀豆腐), Kiu nyuk (扣肉) ,Abacus beads(算盤子), Thunder Tea or Pounded Tea (擂茶)......

 

 Last Saturday, my friend and I decide to have something new to suit our appetites after catching a movie in the cinema. When we go down to the basement to hunt for food, something catch our eyes, a new shop open in Gurney Plaza--Hakka Tree 客家福.

 

So, we decide to settle our dinner at there.



Check out what have we order:

 

Fried Bean Curd Sheet & Fish Cake
The crispiness of the bean curd sheet and the Fish Cake dipped with their signature chili sauce is like a BOOM in your mouth.

Some chopped garlic is added into the chili sauce and it is really a brilliant idea as it add a KICK into your taste bud before you start your meals.




Hakka Thunder Tea Rice (RM8.90)
This restaurant have another option which are brown rice & noodles rather than just white rice. It is highly recommended for those who are on diet as this meal is simple yet healthy.

 A combination of vegetables, fried tofu and some marinated vege which add a little bit of saltiness into the dish. The 'green' soup beside is to pour into the rice and mix well with the element inside the bowl. The 'green' soup is actually several vegetables blend together & when I first try it, a mild basil is tasted inside the soup.

I am kinda person that get crazy over basil especially when it comes to Thunder Tea Rice, I personally feel that it would be much more better if the flavour of the basil is stronger.
  



Dry Low She Fun with Yoong Tau Fu (RM13.90)
The restaurant offer a few selection of set meals which are worth the price as it comes along with side dishes. Dry Low She Fun with a generous bunch of bean sprouts and minced meat serve along with a side dish--Yoong Tau Fu.

 How can you not try Yoong Tau Fu when it comes to Hakka cuisine??? The tofu, bitter gourd, chili, eggplant and the bean curd sheet stuffed with fish paste which serve together with soup. The Yoong Tau Fu taste superb when it is eaten together with their signature chili sauce.

The Yoong Tau Fu is delicious but when it comes to the Low She Fun, it is kinda disappointing as it is lack of flavour even though it is already mix well with the sauce. 

 

Dry Keoy Teow with Dumplings and Fish Balls Soup(RM11.90)
This is another set meal which is also price worthy. Dry Keoy Teow with a big bunch of bean sprouts and minced meat served along with a bowl of dumplings & fish balls soup.

My friend, Zhulyn, always get crazy over bean sprouts and when the waitress serve her meal, she is like :" WOW, so many bean sprouts!!! My favourite!!!"

The fish ball is very bouncy and juicy, I wonder what will happen if I throw it towards the wall, will it bounce back??? Should give a try next time. Hahaha.

The dry Keoy Teow is also lack of flavour even it is mixed well with the sauce, but not until the fish balls soup is added into it. It taste much more better as it add some flavour rather than just the bland dry Keoy Teow.

Fu Chuk Yee Mai (RM 4.90)
The taste of the dessert is nice , but it would be more better if more Fu Chuk is added into the dessert. Some ginkgo are added into the dessert. Most people believe that having this dessert can help in whitening & detoxification.

Hahaha believe it or not???  Why not give a try???
 

Fried Purple Yam (RM 5.90)
The purple yam wrap with layer of popiah skin and deep fried it, making it a delightful dessert. I mean who can resist this sinful little devils???

When I take my 1st bite, it is crispy and yet not losing the thick flavour of the purple yam. 
Yummy!!! 



Sugarcane (RM2.90)
After having those fried foods, it is good to have something to bring down the heat and TADAA!!! This thing really helps a lot--sugarcane.

It is a super simple, cooling & refreshing drink that will help to quench the thirst & beat the heat.
 



My friends -- Kate & Mong Khim really enjoy their meals. They say that some of the foods are delicious but some of them are below average. We have a great time together and I hope that we can spend more time together as recently everybody are busy with their own stuffs. 

Hahaha, nearly forget to mention another friend--Shi Ning who actually eat her food before photos been taken as she is feeling hungry when the food is served. Ishhh!!!

 

 



• Location                :  Gurney Plaza's Basement

 

• Bussiness Hours  : 12pm-10pm (Monday- Sunday)

 

• Tel                          : 04-8993887

 

• Facebook              :https://www.facebook.com/hakkatree

Food Hunt: Mugshot Cafe

 Today

after working out in the gym, we plan to go Mugshot Cafe for our breakfast. You probably will get curious over their shop's name--Mugshot cafe. Mugshot is actually a photograph of a person face especially for the use of police records. But why Mugshot??? I shall reveal it later.*winks*
 I have been eagerly looking forward to go there since the 1st day they open, but usually when I pass by there for their well- known bagel, it is always out of stock!!! Argh!!!

 

When both of us reach there, we saw that the cafe is crowded but thank goodness their bagel haven't finish yet as their bagel is always selling fast. Immediately we find a place to slot in & enjoy our breakfast.



 

Check out what we have order :


Kiwi & Honey Yogurt (RM10.00)
When I 1st saw it, I though that the yogurt will taste plain & sour, but after my 1st scoop, the yogurt just surprise me as it is sweet! Shouldn't just judge the book by its cover. Hahaha. 
After that I take another scoop together with the kiwi & honey  I can feel the freshness of kiwi, sweetness of honey & the yogurt blend perfectly inside my mouth,It somehow just refresh my taste bud before having the bagel.

 

Walnut & Raisins Yogurt (RM10.00)
When I taste another flavour of yogurt, it just give me a big WOW as the crunchiness of the walnut & the raisin combined so well together.....Sss-WEET!!!
This explain how well I like yogurt so much, simply yet nutritious. It really bring a great start for breakfast. :)
 



Bagel stuffed with Smoked Salmon & cream cheese (rm10.00)
The poppy seed coated bagel spreads with cream cheese and stuffed with a generous slice of smoked salmon.
The crispiness of bagel together with a mild scent of poppy seeds, the non satiation cream cheese & the smoked salmon it just bring a simple bagel to a higher
level.  
 




Bagel stuffed with Bacon & Egg  (rm10.00)
The poppy seeds coated bagel spreads with butter and stuffed with egg wrapped with a slice of smoked bacon. Yummy!!! It is indeed an ideal breakfast for everyone as it include all element that is needed by our body. 





As you can see, there is a small black stove behind the staff and that is where the yummy bagels are ''delivered'' from. The preparation of the bagel is actually right beside the bar and you can just have a sneak peak about the process of preparing the bagel while you are munching the bagel. 
 

I totally agree that the bagel is great, but for coffee, we are not a coffee lover so we didn't go for the coffee.





After breakfast, I go deeper into the cafe & I discover something interesting-- A Yogurt Factory. I have been told by Boon How that their yogurt is actually homemade. No wonder it taste so ORIGINAL,as no preservatives is added into it.




Sesame coated Bagel (rm1.80)
This bagel is actually sell at the Rainforest Bakery which is next to the mugshot cafe. The price is reasonable and you can just buy a whole dozen of it & create your own style bagel as well. :)




Tadaa, our 1st mugshot!!! Hahaha how can you miss yours when you pay a visit to Mugshot Cafe???

It is a sign & signature to prove that you have visited  this cafe.



ME: Been charged for being way TOO HOT & SEXY~
Boon How: Been charged for being a SLUT!!!
Will we get charged for being best friends forever??

• Location              : 302, Chulia Street, 10200 Georgetown, Malaysia.

 

• Business Hour   : 8am - 9pm  (Monday-Sunday)

 

• Tel                        : 012-4056276

 

• Facebook            : https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mugshot-Cafe/217836308341636