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It's not always that I get to dine in a restaurant serving authentic Yemani cuisine, so when given the opportunity to try out  Marhaba Restaurant Signature Yemani Cuisine @ Bandar Sunway I snapped at the opportunity. I was there last week to try out their signature dishes, and I must say on top of the very luscious 'rainforest' location, the food is really very interesting. Marhaba Restaurant Signature Yemani Cuisine @ Bandar Sunway

So there I was at Cheras Leisure Mall today to catch their Toy Bank, A Gift Of Love Gift Presentation Ceremony. Wishes of over 400 children from 12 children's homes and charity houses are fulfilled through their community programme with a noble aim of brightening up the smiles of these kids. Pretty nice effort, especially in this Christmas season of giving. Toy Bank, A Gift Of Love Community Programme By Cheras Leisure Mall

Christmas is just a day away. How are you celebrating it? Some good food, family time? Why not drop by Chatz Brasserie at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur to sample their fares. I was at their ' Spread the warmth of Christmas 2014' preview recently, so do check out what they have to offer below.  Spread The Warmth Of Christmas 2014 @ Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

Sometimes I really wish I had a better mattress and pillow back home, where these small luxuries in life would welcome me back home after a tiring day at work. Of course, sharing these with your loved ones will be the perfect end to a day, and here's where Dunlopillo jumps in with their latest campaign "Every Mattress Has A Story". Read on below for more information on what it's all about.  Dunlopillo - Every Mattress Has A Story

There I was at Barn Thai at Plaza 33 the other day, for the launch of their Food From Four Regions Of Thailand promotion.  Barn Thai is tapping into the growing appetite for Thai fare and regional flavours by launching a food promotion throughout month of December and into January, offering authentic regional Thai food, reformulating the mass perception of emblematic Thai food. Check out below on some of their offerings.   Barn Thai @ Plaza 33 – Food From Four Regions Of Thailand

It's that season again, where all hotels and restaurants run their Christmas menu for the enjoyment of friends and families. Sensing the joyous festive atmosphere of Christmas and celebrating the upcoming New Year, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam has once again extended their hearts to serve us with their luxurious Christmas Hi-tea and New Year Hi-tea dining experience at Royale Songket Restaurant with this year’s theme of ”Merry Joyland”. I was unable to make it for the review session, but hey, check out the photos and press release below. Christmas & New Year Hi-Tea @ Royale Songket Restaurant, Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam

So there I was at 1 Utama Shopping Centre the other day to witness the launch of their  'Rustic Woodland Christmas - Love & Joy' Christmas 2014. Thanks to The Butterfly Project, I had first hand experience of the Christmas show as well as some lovely handcrafted stuff and noms. Check out below on a glimpse of what's happening at 1 Utama this Christmas season. 'Rustic Woodland Christmas - Love & Joy' Christmas 2014 @ 1 Utama Shopping Centre

So Alcatel had a spanking new smartphone launch the other day. I couldn't make it for the launch due to some other commitments, but here's the summary of what transpired that day. FLASH, one of the world’s best selfie smartphones was unveiled by Alcatel, that comes with an outstanding camera performance - a front 5 Mpxl HD and a 13 Mpxl Full HD rear camera.   Alcatel ONETOUCH FLASH, Best Selfie Smartphone Launched In Malaysia

So there I was at Pixie Mansion the other day to witness the soft launch of HP's latest Notebook PC namely the HP Omen Gaming Notebook PC and the HP Stream . It's a pretty nice launch complete with some nice outfits following the lines of their tagline "Something Wicked is Coming". Check out some photos I managed to snap that day, along with a first impression look at both these notebooks. HP Omen Gaming Notebook PC & HP Stream Launch

Baby Martin loves the Hi-5 program on television, with eyes fixed and glued to the screen whenever his favourite program comes on. I must say, I like the show itself, as it's always bright and colourful, with a very cheerful cast doing their best to entertain and educate the children at the same time. Hence I was pretty excited when this email came in a couple of days back telling me Hi-5 is opening a pre-school in Malaysia!  World's First Hi-5 PreSchool Opens In Malaysia

Klipsch branded headphones have been known to perform pretty well, being around for a while giving to us, the masses awesome devices with great sounds. With a tagline that reads "Klipsch - Keepers Of The Sound" , I was elated to be passed their new R6i In-Ear Headphones for review a couple of weeks back. Check out the unboxing, features, and my thoughts of it below.  Klipsch R6i In-Ear Headphones Review

Now I'm guilty of not pampering my mother enough, even after all the sacrifices she has done in bringing me up all these years. Now that's I'm all grown up, married with kids, she gave up her retirement pleasures to help out with my kids in KL, a gesture I deeply appreciate every single day. As such, I decided to get something for her this Christmas, and what better way to express this than to take advantage of the OSIM Say I Love You gift sets, giving mum a surprise Christmas gift last week in the form of the OSIM uCaress 3D. OSIM Say 'I Love You' With The uCaress 3D This Christmas

With Christmas being around the corner, I can't wait to celebrate it soon with family and friends. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than some good Christmas themed food. I had the opportunity to sample Delifrance Malaysia's Christmas menu the other day over at their outlet in Avenue K so do check out some of the pretty photos below. Delifrance Malaysia Christmas Menu Introduction

Now have you ever felt furniture prices are on the increase every year? Wouldn't it be awesome to have a furniture fair, where you will be able to get discounted good deals and home furnishing ideas from the best in the industry under one roof? Well, look no further, the Malaysian Furniture & Furnishing Fair (MF3) is coming to town, to the Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam this 19th to 21st December 2014 to be exact. Malaysian Furniture & Furnishings Fair (MF3) 2014 @ Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam

Have you seen the new Ford Fiesta 1.0L on the road yet ? Launched in Malaysia on 2nd May 2014, the new Ford Fiesta 1.0L drives into the spotlight with a brand new sporty body kit whilst keeping the signature bold Fiesta exterior design and ergonomically designed interior. The New Ford Fiesta 1.0L

Christmas is near, and I'm already looking forward to all the Christmas themed food out there. It was with great delight that I got to savour the yummy Christmas buffet menu fares at Premiere Hotel Klang last week or so. This year, they are going for the Tudor Styled Christmas Celebration theme, with pretty food in tow. Check out what they have to offer below. Tudor Styled Christmas Celebration 2014 @ The Buzz, Premiere Hotel Klang

The latest and very popular chinese dim sum restaurant is now open and ready for brisk business.  Tim Ho Wan from Hong Kong. They have opened up at The Boulevard Midvalley City last week to droves of customers daily. I had the privilege to try out their famous dim sums a day before the official opening, and my, it was good. Check out below on what I've sampled that day.  Tim Ho Wan Malaysia (添好運) @ The Boulevard, Mid Valley City - Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling - RM10.80

Have you heard of Dot Arena? The action-card-battle Role Playing Game (RPG) that has taken Asia by storm, hosted their first and largest offline party in Malaysia. Fun times, where players of the game joined in the social gathering commencing from 7pm to 10pm at Zouk KL. I was invited to check out the event, and it was pretty interesting to say the least. Dot Arena Cosplay Party Event By FunPlus @ Zouk KL

Now I've always thought collagens were used in face masks, and beauty products. I did not know you could actually ingest them. A couple of weeks back, I had the opportunity to try out Bone & Pot's famous collagen soup at their new steamboat restaurant branch in Bandar Puteri Puchong . Do check out the very unique and healthy fares we had that night. Bone & Pot Collagen Soup Steamboat Restaurant @ Bandar Puteri Puchong

It has been a while since my last burger bakar binge, but I can never say no to a serving of piping hot and messy burger bakars. Just a couple of nights ago, I was invited together with fellow foodies and bloggers to try out Burger Bakar Abang Burn @ Section 7 Shah Alam . They have just kicked off their new and low promotional pricing for their burgers. Check out what we had that night! Burger Bakar Abang Burn @ Section 7 Shah Alam

A while back, I had the opportunity to attend the launching of weBoost in Malaysia, introducing two of their latest products, the weBoost Connect 3G and the weBoost Drive 3G-S . Now if you have not heard of this brand before then you're forgiven, as it is an absolutely new brand in Malaysia, brought into Malaysia by Wilson Electronics and distributed locally by Digital Paper. weBoost Drive 3G-S Mobile Signal Booster Kit Launched In Malaysia

Did you know The Manhattan Fish Market Pavilion KL has started serving King Crabs on their menu? Well I did not know, not until I had the chance to dine there last week with a couple of friends and foodies. The king crabs were available for a limited time only, so in conjunction with their launch of 43 new innovative selection of dishes, we got to bite into some scrumptious crabs.  King Crab, French Crab, Australian Spanner Crab and lobsters are now on the menu at MFM Pavilion

With the recent price hikes on petrols and all, cost of living nowadays have definately increased. In tandem with that, I'm always on a look out for good deals and promotions on food. Gone were the days where I would freely hop into any restaurant without first checking out what promotion they have on-going. Oh, how life has changed. McDonalds, one of the fast food chain always giving out good promotions

After all the hype surrounding Pak John Steamboat & Yong Tao Foo , I decided I had to give it a shot myself. It was a weekend, so off I went with the family to try them out over at the Wangsa Walk branch. Wangsa Walk is just a stone's throw away from my home, so it did not take much effort to dine there. Pak John Steamboat & Yong Tao Foo @ Wangsa Walk Mall

There I was a couple days back over at Marble 8, KLCC to experience what Microsoft term as the Microsoft 'One Experience' . At the informal, simple, yet effective, Microsoft Devices Group showcased the 'One Experience' that allows users to enjoy seamless integration across multiple screens through Microsoft's devices, apps and services.  Microsoft's 'One Experience' - Work And Play Can Be Fun

It's been a while since I brought home the Philips Pressure Cooker courtesy of Philips , where each of us won ourselves one unit each. Check out my experience at the Philips Ultimate Cookoff Challenge linked here . Anyway, after a couple of months, then only did I decide to unbox and unwrap this piece of tech to test it out by making the simplest of dishes, green bean soup.  Green Bean Soup - Easily Achieved With Philips Pressure Cooker

From 1st November until 31st December 2014,  Utara Coffee house in Armada Hotel PJ will be showcasing an array of American Barbecue delights  to tempt the BBQ food lovers. Aptly named 'American BBQ 2014', I had the opportunity to try out some of their dishes the other day. Read on for my review below.  American BBQ Dinner Menu @ Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya, Chicago Beef Ribs - RM48

Nana's Green Tea, the famous Japanese cafe dealing with Matcha , fine Japanese powdered green tea has opened in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. I had the opportunity to try out their 'must try' drinks and food the other day, and it's all good! They had their first outlet at The Gardens Midvalley, with this second outlet freshly opened early November 2014. Nana's Green Tea @ One Utama Shopping Centre

Located on the 6th floor of Pavilion KL, WA Cafe is located in front of Ben's, very visible, very bright and inviting. I've had the chance to drop by the cafe with a couple of great friends last weekend  being part of the #CafeHoppingMalaysia campaign. We got to try out their signature drinks, so do check out below on what we had that morning.  WA Cafe, Pavilion KL

If you have not checked out my previous post on the upcoming H-Artistry in MIECC this coming 15th November 2014, then by all means, check it out at this link ( H-Artistry 2014 Coming To KL This November 2014 ) This post will serve as a  contest passes giveaway post , where all you have to do to clinch some tickets would be to answer 2 simple questions creatively below. H-Artistry 2014 Coming To KL This November 2014

Have you been to Oasis Square Ara Damansara recently? If you haven't you must go there! It's not just office buildings, as they have a wide variety of f&b outlets, with a beautiful scenic view of water and such. Anyway, the #cafehoppingmalaysia project brought me to this Australian themed cafe, Crave at Oasis Square the other day. Read up below on what we had that morning.  Crave @ Oasis Square Ara Damansara

Last couple of days back, was when Celcom Axiata Berhad, the first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider in the country has unveiled iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history , powered by Celcom. It all happened at the stroke of midnight on 6th November 2014. I was there soaking in the anticipation and excitement waiting with the very patient, very huge crowd.  Celcom iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Midnight Launch @ Iconic Blue Cube Sunway Pyramid

HP Malaysia today announced the new ultra-portable HP Pavilion x2 detachable PC. I had the opportunity to attend the soft launch, getting a chance to handle the beautiful tech myself. Designed for customers who want to simplify their life with a single device that transforms from tablet to laptops, it is indeed a thing of beauty, where form meets factor, packing a cool Intel Atom processor Z3745D (1.33Ghz, 2M L2 Cache) inside.  HP Pavilion x2 Launched in Malaysia

Cultura Bakery Cafe & Cakes, this quaint cafe located at Lorong Kurau, Bangsar was our next stop in our #CafeHoppingMalaysia journey. It's interesting to note that amidst the residential houses, there's this very comfy and homely coffee spot, serving good coffee with a nice ambiance. Check out below on what we had that day.  Cultura Bakery Cafe & Cakes @ Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

The Apartment Downtown KLCC , a restaurant I've not managed to fine at before, so I snapped at the chance to try out their new menu the other day when it was launched. Do check out my previous writeup on their other branch at the Curve ( The Apartment @ The Curve ) . The Apartment Downtown KLCC recently unveiled an exciting new look, menu and cocktail & champagne bar. Featuring a European styled dining concept, infused with Asian flavors into a contemporary menu, the restaurant is a place where the formal and casual coexist. The Apartment Downtown KLCC

Another short sharing on an email that just came in the inbox. An interesting Christmas campaign for the underprivileged. In conjunction with Yuletide, Baci Italian Café, a home-grown brand by Chaswood Resources Ltd, is launching a special Christmas campaign to fund a buffet spread for the underprivileged children of Ti Ratana Welfare Society at their outlet in Citta Mall, Ara Damansara. Baci Italian Cafe: A Special Christmas Campaign for the Underprivileged 

Now I've always liked the Pacific Coffee chain, being a loyal fan of the one near my previous office in IOI Boulevard. In fact I've even done a short writeup before for their Sunway Pyramid branch as linked here . This time around, we went for another round of chill-out session over at Pacific Coffee Sunway Pyramid, as it is part of the merchants participating in the #CafeHoppingMalaysia campaign. Check out what we had that evening below. Pacific Coffee @ Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

Just a short promotional post on the grand launch and kickoff of the 7 Party Sins series of happening parties at The Roof 1 First Avenue beginning tonight.  The most happening week long party is taking place at one of the largest premium integrated entertainment hub in Klang Valley. The Roof at 1 First Avenue is celebrating not one, not two but FIVE amazing parties to cater for all party goers beginning 2 November.  7 Party Sins Upcoming Parties @ The Roof 1 First Avenue

Located in the old wing of 1 Utama just opposite Mothercare (yes, I was always at this store when shopping for mummy's clothes and all for Janice), Infusion: Specialty Coffee Co is this brightly lit chill out spot serving some rather good specialty coffee among other drinks and beverages. We were there the other day to try out their coffee as part of the #CafeHoppingMalaysia project. Check out what we had that evening. Infusion: Specialty Coffee Co @ One Utama Shopping Mall

So there I was last weekend to catch the press conference for the upcoming biggest night of stand up comedy in Malaysia. Aptly given the title "Harith Iskandar, To Know Malaysia is to LAUGH MALAYSIA" , the show is a tribute to all the fans of stand-up comedy in Malaysia for the past 23 years since it was first introduced to our shores by the great Harith Iskander. Harith Iskandar, To Know Malaysia Is To LAUGH MALAYSIA 

A rather new cafe has opened in Taman Desa, and judging from the crowd there Doiffee Cafe definately has its charms and unique points to draw in coffee lovers, and diners alike. I was there the other day, being part of my #cafehoppingmalaysia project, to try out their fares. Interestingly, Doiffee Cafe don't just serve the usual coffee and cakes, they have these thai fusion dishes as well. Read on below on what we had that night.  Doiffee Cafe @ Taman Desa Kuala Lumpur

It's here again, a party I haven't missed for the past couple of years, and have no intention to miss it this time around. H-Artistry returns to KL this 15th November, inviting revellers to step into a different dimension by setting an even more exciting stage for the anticipated epic finale premier super-clubbing experience of 2014! The Global Art of Mixing party slated for KL, rides off the success of H-Artistry Penang earlier in May 2014 and promises another epic not-to-be-missed party experience to remember. H-Artistry 2014 Coming To KL This November 2014

Now I've been using the HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4515 e-All-in-One Printer for nearly a year now and it has been very useful both for business as well as home use. I utilise a lot on the printing and scanning functions of the printer. Check out my previous review linked here . Today's writeup would be on the HP Print Apps, one of the very cool technologically advanced functions of the HP printer.  HP Print Apps - Printing Made Easy, Direct From Your HP Printers

So there I was watching over the two babies, Karlson and Martin on a weekend morning . Being so caught up with the #cafehoppingmalaysia cafe reviews everyday, I've barely had time to actually laze around with these two kids. The only time I see them is at night taking care of Karlson's feeding needs after midnight. Anyway, check out these seemingly random shots I managed to take yesterday morning.  And they're awake! Karlson and Martin side by side

It was a feast for the eyes, tastebuds and stomach last weekend when Janice, Martin and I headed to Si Chuan Dou Hua Parkroyal KL to sample their dim sum offerings before the promotion kick off this 1st November 2014. We got to witness Master Dim Sum Chef Peng Yi Chun showcase live the dazzling technique of knife shredding noodles too! Read on for beautiful nom pictures of the dim sum feast. Hearty Dim Sum Feast @ Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant Parkroyal KL

Well, I had the opportunity to find out first hand on this promotion the other day when I was invited to sample TGI Friday's new Extreme Tacos. Popular American-themed restaurant TGI Friday’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Malaysia this month . After 20 years of providing authentic American style dining to Malaysian diners, starting its first outlet at Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Friday’s has grown tremendously in the country, with a total of 16 outlets throughout Malaysia today. TGI Friday's Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 20% Off Promotion

Part of my #CafeHoppingMalaysia project brought me to another part of town, this time over at Desa Sri Hartamas where we got to check out Cafe Olle Sri Hartamas. Now this quaint little cafe is run by a very friendly Korean man, serving freshly brewed coffee (roasted in-house), a whole range of coffee and lattes, healthy sandwiches, pastas and many more dishes.  Cafe Olle @ Desa Sri Hartamas - #CafeHoppingMalaysia

Dorsett Grand Subang is currently having a promotion on their Warna Warni Malaysia buffet. I had the chance to dine there a couple of nights back, and it was pretty good, reminiscent of the Ramadhan period with similar Malaysian cuisine served.  Warna Warni Malaysia Buffet @ Dorsett Grand Subang

With the upcoming #cafehoppingmalaysia campaign coming up soon from 1st November 2014, I've been tasked to review all the merchants involved with this awesome campaign. Pretz N' Beanz, formerly Chilla Cup opened its doors to diners and coffee lovers alike recently at Solaris Mont Kiara. I was there the other night to try out their delectable pretzel, coffee and many more dishes. Pretz N' Beanz Cafe Solaris Mont Kiara

Another new product from Jabra has just been launched recently. Given the name Jabra Evolve, it's the industry’s first series of professional headsets that support the communication needs of knowledge workers, where 69 percent state that disturbances in the open office have a negative impact on their performance. Through advanced noise-cancellation technologies, Jabra Evolve aims to enhance productivity by offering a personal “concentration zone.” Jabra's New Product Line - Jabra Evolve