Saturday, September 29, 2012

Siang Lin Muar Assam Fish Restaurant (祥林巴东亚叁鱼) at Sakeh, Muar.

The Siang Lin Restaurant (N2.05395 E102.58461) is located along Jalan Sakeh of Muar town. It was recommended by the owner of Restaurant KK at Rosmerah area of Taman Johor Jaya. Advise not to take the address and find the restaurant, because it has no street name...we spend almost 45 minutes to find the shop. Well, the best way is using GPS device and the restaurant is marked in Malfreemaps.

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Restoran Siang Lin

The restaurant was crowded when we were there on the Saturday evening...waited for about 15 minutes for our table and waste no time! Order our favorite dishes immediately!
*  Same as Merlin Restaurant, we have to place the order at the kitchen.

The order :-
*  Assam Fish
*  The Dragon Tougue (dry type of fish)
*  Sambal Sotong (squid)
*  Steam Lala (clam)

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The Muar Assam Fish

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The Dragon Tougue (fish)

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Sambal sotong

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Steamed lala (clams) with chili padi

All the taste of the dishes were above average! Similar to the 2 restaurant I mentioned above - Merlin Restaurant and Restaurant KK.
The Assam fish was nice and tender, but the Assam soup was cooked to the perfect taste! I prefer the assam soup here than the other two...the sambal sotong was above average. Dragon tougue fish was normal, the clams was Nice! The taste was unique and hardly can find in Johor Bahru area...
The dinner was great and satisfied!

The Damage : About RM35 included drinks for 2 adults and 1 child. (Reasonable!)

It's worth for another visit! And it's one of the Assam Fish Restaurant you cannot miss if you are fans of Assam fish!

Restoran Siang Lin (祥林巴东亚叁鱼)
No. 251, Taman Sri Emas 4, 84000 Muar, Johor.
Tel. : 06-9510044
Business hours : Opens daily during lunch and dinner hours

Location map of Siang Lin Restaurant at Sakeh, Muar



Monday, September 24, 2012

Restaurant Lan Jie (兰姐 - sister Lan) - Steamed Tilapia Fish at Jalan Balakong, Cheras - Kuala Lumpur.

Thanks to my friend - Michael who brought us to Balakong at Kuala Lumpur to tried out the Famous Steamed Tilapia (清蒸非洲鱼) from Lan Jie Restaurant (N3.03883 E101.76858). The restaurant is located along Jalan Kasturi 3, Plaza Kasturi, behind the main road - Jalan Balakong and you notice the restaurant if you just pass-by...

We reached the restaurant quite early and the place was empty...my friend ordered for us and we just sit back and wait...

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The prices of the dishes serve by the restaurant was presented clearly on the wall...after about 20-30 minutes, the signature dish served - The Steamed Tilapia! (Each of us took one fish...)

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The steamed Tilapia from Lan Jie Restaurant

The fish was topped with soy sauce, garlic, ginger and chili padi, you can request for extra spicy if you can take it. The taste was 'fresh' and nice!

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Normally, the steam Tilapia will has some muddy taste but the restaurant cooked it to perfect until there was No muddy taste at all! That was awesome!

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Beside the Tilapia, we also had the stir fried bitter gourd with eggs and vegetables. The dinner was Great!

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Apologies that I did not take the photo before we eat...only remember halfway....

The Damage was around RM80 for 4 persons included drinks. Reasonable!  During that time, the restaurant was almost full...

This restaurant is their branches, they have another outlet at Kota Damansara and if I'm not mistaken, they started from Rawang...

If you pass-by Balakong area, do try it out! It's worth the visit. :)

Restaurant Lan Jie
10G & 12G, Jalan Kasturi 3,
Plaza Kasturi, Batu 11,
Jalan Balakong, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
Tel: 016 248 2009 / 012-366 2434 / 012 396 2953
Business hour : 11am-3pm, 6pm to 9.30pm

Location map of Lan Jie Restaurant at Jalan Balakong, Kuala Lumpur.


Friday, September 21, 2012

O'Nine Lounge - Grill - Bistro at Plaza Sentosa, Johor Bahru.

O'Nine Lounge - Grill - Bistro (N1.49260 E103.76892) is located kind of 'on the air' in the middle of Plaza Sentosa (formally known as Lian Hoe Complex), Johor Bahru.
I was attracted by the structure as you can see it from the photo below...feel like a 'hanging' cafe in the air...another attraction of the Lounge is the Aquarium Bar, as far as I know, this is the 'First' Lounge in Johor Bahru with this decoration!

We had to thanks Groupon.my by giving us a opportunity to try out the food in the cafe. I bought 2 coupons and visited the place on one of the Saturday evening...

Before I show you the foods, let me show you around the cafe...

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The O'Nine Lounge ~ Grill ~ Bistro at Plaza Sentosa

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You be able to see the activities at the ground floor from the cafe...

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The Aquarium Bar

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And the fishes...don't expect big quantity of fish like normal aquarium...

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Some fishes spotted in the aquarium...

The packages we purchased was served with the Starter choices of 'Calamari' or 'Chicken fajitas with nachos'. We took both of them...
The Main Course:-
*  Grilled Australian rib eye steak or
*  Pan-fried fresh Salmon or
*  Napolean style grilled lamb cutlet
I took the rib eye steak and my daughter had the Pan-fried Salmon...
The coupons also provided with free flow of Coke or Sprite soft drink and the 16% taxes included. It was a Good discount!

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Chicken fajitas with nachos (Starter)

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Calamari (Starter)

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Grilled Australian rib eye steak (Main course)

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Pan-fried fresh Salmon (Main course)

The environment was nice and unique! It was a total different experience dining in the air! Especially with the nice ventilation! They do serve beers, and you can start your 'Happy Hour' in the cafe during the hot sunny day! :)

The foods were just average...well, nothing to shout about if compare with those nice western food restaurant in Johor Bahru. But the environment is attractive, I will encourage my friends to visit at least once or having a small gathering in the cafe.

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O'Nine Lounge ~ Grill ~ Bistro at Plaza Sentosa, 
Johor Bahru.
Lot 1 & 1A, Block B, Plaza Sentosa,
Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa
Johor Bahru, Johor 80150

Location map of O'Nine Lounge, Grill, Bistro at Plaza Sentosa, Johor Bahru


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Asia's First LEGOLAND open to public!

"Johor, 15 September 2012 – LEGOLAND® Malaysia opened its gates today to thousands of excited children and their families. The first international theme park in Malaysia has more than 40 rides, shows and attractions spread over 76 acres. Eager guests enjoyed a special performance by a marching brass band, flown in from the home of the original LEGOLAND Park in Denmark. Greeted by confetti and costume characters, guests entered the turnstiles for the first time.

LEGOLAND® Malaysia, the sixth LEGOLAND Park in the world, is an interactive and educational experience created for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. For the LEGO® fan, the Park will be the ultimate LEGO “clubhouse.” Future plans are already in place for LEGOLAND Malaysia to be the largest family destination resort in Southeast Asia. A Water Park and Hotel are already under construction for opening in 2013 and 2014."

We were there around 8.30am and the area was packed.

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The Main Entrance of LEGOLAND Malaysia

There were peoples from Media and also visitors who like to witness the 'Open' of the First LEGOLAND in Asia. The Management had prepared many entertainment shows for the opening in morning session...

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There was a Magic show that I missed! Well, it's alright...at least I watch the Billund Marching Band from Denmark. The Band is form by a group of teenager and they performed very well!

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The Billund Marching Band from Denmark

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The entertainment show of the day...

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The Big LEGO

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The Big Dance from the staffs of LEGOLAND

Follow by the management staff from LEGOLAND...

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And the General Manager from LEGOLAND...

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After all the shows, all the visitiors were queue up to enter the Theme Park which open on 10am and the General Manager served the 'First' customer of the day!

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The first kid who enter the LEGOLAND Malaysia...

For us, we continued to tour around the park and there were actually surprises waited for us...and the weather as usual...Hot and Humid!

First, the vehicles, ships and many many miniatures were moving automatically according to the program! That was really Awesome!

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The Train Station of Johor Bahru. The train was moving...

Fortunately, I met one of the Blogger from Kuala Lumpur - Mr David (http://blog.malaysia-asia.my/) in Miniland...

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David in action!

"In Miniland, children become giants among Asia’s best known cities, countries and landmarks, entirely made out of LEGO bricks on a scale of 1:20."

There were many Cloth Dryer boxes around the Adventure Land, if you get wet after the water ride, no worries...just step into the box and it will blow you up till you dry! But don't forget to fill the RM5 note. One of the Surprise! :)

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The Cloth Dryer Boxes

Beside this, I saw a Symphony pool next to the Pizza Mania Restaurant. Nice music played by the instruments which built by LEGO bricks!

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The Symphony pool

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The Children Driving School which my daughter missed it on our last visit...

Our teammates can't hold themselves to ride on the Project X Roller Coaster again! They really young in heart and had their fun in the park! Haha!

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The Project X Roller Coaster

We managed to watched the 4D show in the theater on this visit, it was Great and Total Different Experience of the 15 minutes show! Must watch! :)

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Everyone is provide with the glasses and will return it after the show...

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The 4D Theater in LEGOLAND Malaysia

With the snow, rain and wind goes along the 45 minutes 3D video clip, I said...it had the Thirll! :)

"LEGOLAND® Malaysia family theme park is owned by Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn. Bhd. (TAR), Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) and Merlin Entertainments Group and is operated by Merlin Entertainments."

Too bad, we only be able to hold ourself till 4pm because of the weather and we miss the Fireworks on that evening!

Related post :
Sneak Preview of Legoland Malaysia at Iskandar Johor. (Part 1)
Sneak Preview of Legoland Malaysia at Iskandar Johor. (Part 2) 
Enjoy the Rides in LEGOLAND® Malaysia (Pt.1)
Enjoy the Rides and Fun in LEGOLAND Malaysia. (Pt. 2)
The Miniland (photos) in LEGOLAND Malaysia, Johor.

LEGOLAND® Malaysia

Location map of LEGOLAND Malaysia, Johor


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Miniland (photos) in LEGOLAND Malaysia, Johor.

Let me share with some photos of the Miniland in LEGOLAND Malaysia. The photos taken on the 1st September 2012 when we were invited for the Media Family Day. Many photos in this post and please be patient while loading...

"Miniland, is known as the heart of all LEGOLAND® worldwide. There are five LEGOLAND Parks in the world with locations in the United Kingdom, United States, Denmark and Germany. In this particular area of the Park, clusters are recreated using thousands of LEGO® bricks. The newest LEGOLAND Miniland pays special tribute to Asia. There are 17 areas including one dedicated to Singapore."

Johor :-

Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru.

JOTIC, Johor Bahru

Dataram Johor Bahru (Johor Bahru Square)

St. Joseph Catholic Churh, Johor Bahru

PTP - Port Tanjung Pelepas Johor



Singapore :-

Singapore River Cruise

The Duck Tour underwater tracks, Singapore

Some of the Singapore miniature already upload in my previous post, you can check it out from here.

Kuala Lumpur :-

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KLIA (Kuala Lumpur Internatinational Airport)

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Putrajaya Mosque

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Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur

Can you spot the different from my previous post of the Twin Tower? YES! It has the indoor lighting now...

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The KL Tower and the Twin Tower

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KLCC Kuala Lumpur. I like the fountain!

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Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur. Do take note of the Green car, it has the lousy parking skill!

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Camera man spotted!

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I miss the accident!

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One of the LRT station at Kuala Lumpur

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The detail in the LRT station

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The KL Monorail

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The Kuala Lumpur Train Station

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Have you been to the Ali Corner in KL Train Station? Take note that the LEDs on the sginage will light up on 7pm...

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Dragon boats

The Taj Mahal of India :-

Spot the different from my previous post?

The elephants ride beside Taj Mahal

Angkot Wat in Cambodia :-

Angkot Wat

The Entrance into Angkot Wat

The Monks in Angkot Wat

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The speaker hiding in the stone

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The elephant ride at Angkot Wat

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The Hot Air Ballon ride at the back of Angkot Wat

The Tanah Lot Temple of Bali :-

The Tanah Lot Temple in Miniland

Cute little at Tanah Lot Temple

The Cafe on the Rock which I visited before...

Other side of Tanah Lot Temple

The Surfer at Tanah Lot Temple

Sunset at Tanah Lot Temple (water reflection)

Thailand :-

The Famous Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) of Thailand

Floating Temple of Thailand


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The Comuter (unknown loaction)

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Interesting underground track of the Comuter

The Great Wall of China

The party at one of the corner...

Unknown building....


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There's a boats war between some boats...and I'm not sure about the histort behind...


The Castle

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Here's the Big boat, watch out for the canon shooting!

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Magnificent detail on the boat

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The pirates are coming!

Boat repair or ...

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We got the Treasures...!

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Beware of the Shark!

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We were hanging around the park until almost 8pm...


LEGOLAND Malaysia is open for public on 15th September 2012, I'm going again! Are you?! :)

Related post :
Sneak Preview of Legoland Malaysia at Iskandar Johor. (Part 1)
Sneak Preview of Legoland Malaysia at Iskandar Johor. (Part 2) 
Enjoy the Rides in LEGOLAND® Malaysia (Pt.1)
Enjoy the Rides and Fun in LEGOLAND Malaysia. (Pt. 2)
Asia's First LEGOLAND open to public! 

LEGOLAND® Malaysia
http://www.legoland.com.my/

Location map of Legoland Malaysia at Nusajaya, Johor.