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Goobne @ Mytown

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We were shopping at Mytown and deciding on a dinner place when we chanced upon this - another Korean fried chicken restaurant. There was hardly any traffic unlike Kyochon but we decided to give it a try nevertheless.  Goobne was established in Korea in 2005 to promote healthy oven-roasted chicken instead of deep fried in oil which is what most other Korean chicken places do. This is their only outlet in Malaysia so far.  Having previously tried many other Korean fried chicken restaurants, we were intrigued by this as Goobne had other flavors and items on the menu native to them. We decided to try two of their signature chicken. What's this called : Goobne Soy Garlic Chicken Chubsquared thoughts : I actually could not believe that was oven-roasted. Look at that color - a beautifully perfect light brown. Roasted until perfection, it tasted as good as it looks. It was delightfully crispy on the outside while tender on the inside. The amount of sauce drizzled
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Review : Choon Guan Coffee Shop @ Port Klang

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I've never ventured to Klang before because : 1) I always thought it was super far (assumption definitely affirmed. It took me 1 and half hours to reach there), and 2) I am not a fan of bak kut teh. But I recently had the opportunity to do some food hunting when I had to attend a meeting in the area. It took me a while to find this place when I was Googling "what to eat in Klang" as 90% of the results were either Bak Kut Teh or seafood or some other unappealing option. Out of all the results, only this one appealed to us and off we went! Do take take note this location is very very far away from KL city centre and was almost like driving to a different country. We joked we would need our passports the next time we return.  The coffee shop is just oozing with tradition and was clean, bright, and airy. Even though it was a very hot day but there were ample fans around with a proper sturdy metal roof above which meant one wouldn't feel the need to eat quickl
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Location: Lorong Amarasegara, Kawasan 12, 42000 Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Review : Hoshino Coffee @ Mid Valley

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Hailing all the way from Japan with outlets in Singapore, South Korea, China and now Malaysia, Hoshino Coffee as its name implies specialises in coffee- hand drip coffee particularly. While that does not appeal to a non-coffee person like me, what drew me to this place was its food. The location of this restaurant is actually in the middle of Gardens and Mid Valley where Tim Ho Wan previously was before it closed down (no surprise there with such a limited menu and crappy taste). The coffee machine! This place is not suitable for big groups as you can see from the picture above. Seating is "cubicle style" which accommodates 2 people only. They do have bigger tables but those are very limited in quantity.  What's this called : Hoshino Pot-Baked Curry Rice with Chicken What's in it : Similar to those char-chan-teng cheese baked rice but with added Japanese curry, broccoli, chicken, onsen egg, and sausages.  Chubsquared thoughts : I shal
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Location: 27.G, Ground Floor, The Boulevard, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Review : ZINC @ Kuching

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Due to our limited time in Kuching, we could not finish eating all the food we originally planned to. But time was made for this place because it was highly raved and was #2 on TripAdvisor (#1 did not appeal to us). Being unsure of our schedule, no reservations were made which meant we could not get a table inside and was left with the only option of an outdoor table. Fortunately it was a breezy shaded area and all was good. What's this called : Escargots What's in it : Half dozen snails in butter, parsley, and garlic. Chubsquared thoughts : Being fans of escargots and knowing the reputation of this restaurant, we had high hopes for this dish. It unfortunately did not meet our expectations and was average compared to the one at Yeast in KL. While the snail was cooked fine, the sauce did not taste good and negatively impacted the dish as a whole. What's this called : Jamon Croquetas What's in it : 4 fried croquettes filled with diced c
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Location: 38, Tabuan Rd, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Review : Bla Bla Bla @ Kuching

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Had a work trip to Kuching earlier this year and made it a priority to try as many popular restaurants as possible. This particular restaurant was recommended by the hotel we stayed at and is also in TripAdvisor's Top 10 must go restaurants. I would just like to ruin the rest of this review by saying upfront I LOVE this restaurant and it definitely made it to my to-return list.  The ambience of this place is Balinese style : very relaxing and inviting with dimmed lighting. The tables are set apart at a good distance which makes talking and hearing across the table easy. Definitely a place to chill out at to enjoy good food and good company.  What's this called : Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab What's in it : Soft shell crab with chicken floss drizzled with lots of buttered mayo. Chubsquared thoughts : Soooo goooood.The soft shell crab is perfectly battered and fried and tasted delicious with the pairing of floss and buttered mayo. What&#
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Location: 27, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Review : Pour Cafe @ Ampang

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Earlier this year we attended the Great British Circus at Aeon Big in Ampang and stumbled upon this cafe. We made plans to return to try it but forgotten about it until recently when we were deciding on a brunch place. Definitely located off the beaten track, we got lost once before finally locating it (even while using Waze!) The interior is very minimalistic with a homey feel, suitable for a weekend brunch date with menu options right up my alley. What's this called : Breadcrumbed Fish What's in it : Breaded fish with mashed sweet potato and salad. Chubsquared thoughts : Fish is usually my first choice over other meats but I unfortunately did not like this one because it was just way too dry. I was really surprised to see no sauces were offered with this which made us request for chili sauce. What made it worse was the mashed sweet potato was also dry and hard making it equally difficult to consume. I would not order this again. What's this c
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Location: unit 1E kompleks destar arena, Jalan Taman Putra, Taman Dagang Permai, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Review : The Brasserie @ St Regis Hotel KL

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Took a well-deserved day off recently and decided to finally head to the St Regis for a meal. Had a craving for mash potato so we opted for Western cuisine over the other renowned Japanese restaurants. Although this was on a weekday, we were surprised to see the entire restaurant was empty. Not sure if it is also the same on weekends? Regardless, we settled down and was contented to get the undivided attention of the waiters who was never more than a wave away.  What's this called : Bouillabaisse What's in it : Traditional rock fish soup with garlic croutons and aioli. Chubsquared thoughts : I love soup (must not be from a can). Amongst the soup selections this was the only one with the chef recommended hat and sounded the best, so we obviously had to opt for it. The yellow thing in the mini saucer is actually egg and not butter, to be eaten with the accompanying sourdough bread. The soup was ABSOLUTELY delicious, with a flavor so intense and aromatic, tha
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Location: No 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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