Karamell Almondo: One Borneo, KK

Looking for another ice cream spot?

 Introducing the Karamell Almondo: located near Harris bookstore, first floor, One Borneo.

The signature recipe: Karamell Almondo.

The summer cone ads.

if you are to ask me the taste- then I should tell you it's not the normal taste you can find in the McDonald's soft ice cream. This just tastes better. 

It is quite famous among students in my campus, given the strategic location.

The soft ice cream they are selling is homemade, made by finest quality ingredient, milk powder, natural vanilla bean and LESS IN SUGAR.

The LESS IN SUGAR thing may not be the one you care, but it is certainly the headline they want to stress on. Some say that McD icecream is way too sweet- well then, you know where to find your ice cream next time.

Though it's a little bit pricey compared to other ordinary soft ice cream, but it's just taste better. 

And it is in NETT price, no tax will be charged. 

Visit their website for more information

http://www.karamell-almondo.com

or their FB page,

https://www.facebook.com/karamellalmondo

UPDATE:

Karamell Almondo 1 Borneo is having a promotion exclusively for UMS Students-

they will give 10% discount* voucher for purchases above RM10.

Promotion til 12/12/12. 

ONLY AVAILABLE IN ONE BORNEO OUTLET.

*Promotion and discount quota is limited

Sabah Food Explore: Part I: Sabah Korea Restaurant One Borneo

It's near my campus, so basically it's easy to go 1 Borneo.

Many restaurants available there, ranging from western to chinese, even to japanese and italians, 1 Borneo has nothing less, unless you are some kind of a Greek-Roman-or-France guy, then sorry to say, no restaurant's available for you. 

But there's only one notable Korea Restaurant available there- and you can spot the shop lot right infront of the largest lifestyle mall in Sabah and Sarawak.

Introducing the Sabah Korea Restaurant, located in One Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

The entrance. Image credits to everydayfoodilove.co

Interior Design

The normal menu

The set lunch  menu, from RM9.90 per set, with one free glass of green tea. 

 The most notable one thing among students- is the set lunch. 

This restaurant offers great deal of choices, available from 11am to 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday (exclude Public Holiday).

From rice and soup, to even Kim Bab (something like sushi), or Bibim Bab (Mixed Rice), fried noodles, even fried rice cake (the very traditional Korean dish)

with RM9.90, you are in heaven. 

and the last thing you want to forget would be the tax- there's no tax here. 

So it's RM9.90 NETT, no extra charge needed.

Here are some foods we ordered and captured:

The soft tofu soup with rice- notice the beautiful egg yolk floating.  Ha! nice! the set comes with the side dishes and a bowl of rice. Ofcourse there's this green tea, but I don't think the tea needs to be captured =/

Kimchi Soup- my ultimate favorite Korean dish. 

LOVE THIS! =D

the side dish- ladyfingers, eggplants, peanuts, pancakes, and kimchi. NICE! *Can't request for refill though i tink, it's a set lunch, don't be too greedy! xD

Kim Bab- the rice roll. with lettuce and sausages, eggs and carrot rolled inside with a fine rice and seaweed- dip it with soy sauce and wasabi! another dish I recommend. 

Though not many information I can give to you since it's my first time in this restaurant; hopefully I will keep update it after my next visit. Peace! >=)

Meet Fresh Malaysia

Another Taiwanese dessert franchise booming in Malaysia.

Lots of people comparing it with the well-known franchise, Snowflakes, and received some supports from their customers. 

Finally have time and chance to try it in One Utama (G floor, Old Wing), and I'm here to share some thoughts. 

The interior design @1 Utama. Just beside the famous Candylicious shop. Quite clean environment, with WiFi available.

One of their wall features.

Their menu on the counter. This pic is not taken by me. Credits to kokcheehou.blogspot.com 
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Similar things to snowflake. With one dessert entitle you for one chop.  But what's bad is they've got the expired date where Snowflakes offer the card for the whole year.

Another familiar thing. Just that the design is different. It vibrates and flashes when your order is ready. Go and pick it up at the collection counter! =)

 And then here comes some desserts we've tried;

 Little Taro Balls in White Gourd Tea with Cream.

It was OK. A refreshing drink non the less with those mini taro balls. for those who loved taro balls can definitely try this. Priced at RM5.90. Dessert coded 801.

Lemon and Vegetarian Gelatin Shaved Ice- My favorite- if you like the sourness and the Gelatin- you can definitely try this. More or less the same with Snowflakes, but this tastes even more- but sometimes the sourness can be discouraging.

The signature dessert (I mean, which Taiwan dessert shop does not signature this? lols)
It's Meet Fresh Signature Herb Jelly (COLD)- with Taroballs and cream. The Taroball taste less than Snowflake- but maybe healthier. Overall a good dessert but not a memorable one.

So if you have love these kind of desserts, do not miss this shop! It's spreading fast in Malaysia, possibly the largest competitor for Snowflakes. If you liked snowflakes, try this, maybe your favorite dessert shop will change. At least give it a try, it ranked No.1 in Taiwan for its originality and taste (or so they said).

For more information you can surf on their website, they have full coverage and picture on their menu there.

http://www.meetfresh.com.my 

or their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meet-Fresh-Malaysia/280167468667830

The THIRSTEA Card by Chatime

Chatime is getting more popular. 

And now they are introducing CHATIME member cards by BCARD- known as THIRSTEA Card. 

It's a point-collecting card everytime you purchase a drink and will be rewarded with points. Chatime currently announced that there will be exclusive promotions only for THIRSTEA members every month.

Just yesterday it was announced that 30th April 2012 Chatime will be having BUY ONE FREE ONE promotion for THIRSTEA members from 7pm-10pm. 

How nice! The design is quite nice and indeed it's an another fancy card for membership collectors like ME. xDDD

So GRAB IT NOW from any chatime outlets just for RM10 with NO ANNUAL RENEWING FEES and with a FREE drink on the spot. 

For more information check out their Facebook page and BCARD website for pointing scheme. 

http://www.bcard.com.my

Updating Soon..

Stay tuned for more.. =D

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Manhattan Fish Market Malaysia

Fish! Seafoods! As a seafood lover, Manhattan Fish Market is definitely your place to go. 

It features lots of seafood platters- mainly fish- and also prawns, calamaris, scallops, even lobsters.

Outlets can be found easily in Klang Valley, and Penang as well. 

It's an international restaurant concept bringing you the 'manhattan' feel and plenty of their service are based on fish and sea. My very first experience with this restaurant was at Sogo when i was only a primary school kid. And then i am in love with their fish- fresh and crispy- utterly satisfying.

And then now the favourite outlet of MFM is at e@curve, Damansara. They provide good service there, and i can really enjoy there.

Here are some photos attached and their review (some photos are from Official MFM Facebook Page)

This is their well-known 'strictly for two' series, featuring it only can be finished by  more than one person- it's really statisfying and sometimes even 2 person cannot finish.
Above is Seafood Platter for two BEFORE the menu renovation- it doesn't exist anymore, but it's more or less the same with the new ' Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter' and it is priced at RM 52.90 (comparing it was RM49.90 last time)

Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter for 2 (RM52.90)- featuring Fried fish, calamari, oysters, prawns with chips and rice!

If you do not like fried things- you can consider their Grilled series. 

Grilled Gala Platter- RM52.90- featuring grilled fish fillet, calamari, prawn, and fresh mussels with herb rice!

OR if you do not like Sharing- or think that personal meal is more suitable, try their signature fish n chips!

Choice of Dory/Cherry Snapper/Cod- from RM10.90 (light) to RM16.90 (regular) for dory and RM29.90 for cod.
featuring the deep fried into perfection fish with garden salad with a choice of rice/chips/or more salad.

Their Soup of the Day (left) RM4.90 (light) RM6.90 (regular)
Chowder of the Day (right) RM5.90 (light) RM7.90 (regular)

Their latest promotion- One set with Garden Salad+ Small Flame+Grilled Salmon+2 drinks only for RM49.90

NOTE: If you do not like the oily taste- better do not try their baked fish- it's oily. especially the garden herb fish- extremely oily.

So do check out their latest FISHy deal!

Fishing at e@curve, Damansara!

For more information check out their official page!

www.manhattanfishmarket.com [Official Page]

http://www.facebook.com/MFM.My [Facebook Official Page]