Restoran Haeun Khon: A Fantastic Discovery

Tucked away in a corner of Amcorp Mall, I stumbled upon this little shop (well, not very little, but the sort that gives you a cosy and homey feel since it’s not sparse and cold) which serves Korean cuisine.

I would never have stepped in the place if I had not been coming to visit BookXcess regularly to stock up my supply of books. Since I was in the vicinity, my friends and I thought that we’ll just give the restaurant a try as we were also hunting for good food for our lunch.

For a random choice, the food at Restoran Haeun Khon was superb! The three of us ordered the Korean Fried Rice, Cuttlefish and Bibimbap. The portions were big and the side dishes were plentiful.

I had the Bibimbap set, and I the amount of work that goes into my dish was very well paid off as I enjoyed every single bit of it. From the main dish of rice and shredded vegetables topped with fried egg to the side dishes of kimchi, salted vegetable, tofu, soup and cold fruit, my appetite was satisfied and I had a huge problem detaching myself from the chair as I was leaving!

And as we ordered quite early, we had the opportunity of observing the steady stream of customers coming in for lunch. By the time we were leaving, the place was already fully seated.

The service was good and prompt, prices were affordable and the ambience was suitable for those who need an escape from the stress of daily working life (people like myself!)

Do stop by Restoran Haeun Khon for a good Korean meal and BookXcess to satiate your thirst for books!

Restoran Shen Jing Sheng: Food, Glorious Food!

Every time I eat out, I am sort of like a person who is on a quest to identify the best restaurant or stall that serves a particular dish.

An example is assam laksa, a Malaysian favourite, which is served by both food stalls and cafe’s. Just a simple mention of it makes my mouth water, and I am bound to order it!

That if, when I am wearing a dark coloured blouse. Hey, a girl gotta look presentable right? Who wants to walk around town with stains on her beautiful blouse?

But my extended family and I are all very particular when we eat out at restaurants. Good food, topped with good service and ambience (of course at an affordable price too), and I guarantee that you will definitely see us coming back real soon, as well as being loyal regulars.

Tonight I had dinner with my family at one of the local restaurants in my area, and the food was simply delicious. It has been our favourite restaurant for the past few years, as they serve home-cooked dishes, as well as those worthy of a Chinese dinner at 5-star hotels.

And the service was quick too, as we waited around 20 minutes for about 6 dishes, which was also inclusive of a complimentary soup (yeah, we probably love this place so much since they serve FREE soup).

We were served Steamed Tilapia, Marmite Chicken, Yam Basket, Vegetarian Curry, Sweet Potato Leaves with Garlic and Sizzling Plate Tofu. And each one tasted as good as the first. We didn’t order the chef’s special, which is Prawns in Pumpkin Gravy, but for every newcomer, this dish is a must try.

So if you ever come by to my part of town, Bandar Damai Perdana, do give Restaurant Shen Jing Sheng a try!

The writer recommends that a good assam laksa has to have the right amount of bunga kantan, lengkuas, thick stock boiled with ikan kembung, and not forgetting, lots of hae ko.

Shopping in Bangsar: How A Little Retail Therapy Can Help Save Your Life

Girls out there, don’t you agree that shopping takes away your worries and stress? Even just a casual window-shopping trip is surely a relaxing therapy.

Sure, we walk till our feet are blistered and our throats parched, but even if we do come away from the ‘lil shopping trip empty-handed, it feels as though you had satisfied your inner self.

But with a short stop now and then for some refreshments, (oohh, a personal favourite of mine is ice-cream) you’ll definitely be so recharged for more shopping till the security guards have to shoo you out during closing time!

I used to love going to bookshops, scouring the shelves and finding for great reads. And later at home, curled up on the sofa, I’ll unwind myself by reading my new book while happily sipping my hot cup of tea.

Well, that used to be in the past. Nowadays, my days are spent mostly at the office and when I reach home, its dinner and a little television time before dozing off to dreamland.

As this pattern is repeated 5 times a week, when the weekend comes around, I’m usually so stressed out that I don’t even want to move out from my comfy bed when the sun is high up in the sky!

Retail therapy definitely helped me a lot by releasing my pent-up stress at the end of a long day after staring at the computer screen. You should try it out too, since it’s free (provided you do not purchase anything by impulse-lah)!

The writer can be seen from time to time in quaint little Bangsar boutiques, hunting through the racks for great bargains.