KBR Day 1 │ Branch Visit • Restoran Khas!

An Afternoon Branch Visit

After lunch at the Lobby Café, we headed back to the room. I took a quick shower, changed into office wear, and left the hotel at 3:30pm. I hailed a Grab car for RM7 (about USD2/EUR1) and made my way to the local branch office.

I was welcomed by the branch head and waited until the last customer was served before giving my briefing on the new internal core system scheduled to go live at the end of the year. The session went smoothly, and as always, I appreciated the chance to meet my counterparts here.

When we wrapped up, I said my goodbyes and took another RM7 Grab ride back to the hotel to rest.

Dinner and Laundry

By dinnertime, we didn’t feel adventurous, so we kept things simple and walked to Restoran Khas just outside the hotel on Jalan Sultanah Zainab. Before eating, we dropped a load of laundry at Fafa Laundry 2, only a few doors away.

At Restoran Khas, after six days of east coast flavours, we decided to switch things up and ordered Chinese dishes:

• Minced Meat in Tofu
• Sweet & Sour Meat
• Large Omelette
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• 2 Iced Chinese Tea (plus 2 packed to go)

The total came to RM62 (about USD15/EUR13). Midway through dinner, I dashed over to move our laundry from the washer to the dryer.

A Rainy End to the Night

After finishing our meal, we returned to Fafa Laundry 2 to collect our clothes. A sudden downpour kept us waiting for a while before we could walk back to the hotel. Once the rain eased, we made our way back and settled in for what we hoped would be an early night.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow we begin the long ten hour drive back to Kuala Lumpur at the crack of dawn.

Stay tuned as we make our way home.

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📍 Location:

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

AKPK Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rb9EkJBjbuzgEMtPA

Restoran Khas - https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7SzEZRFrrXow81A9

Fafa Laundry 2 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8DPa6C97NKbGP726

SKH Day 1 │ Loong Hua Seafood!

Seafood by the River

We left the hotel at six in the evening and got into BiBi for a short drive to dinner. The restaurant was only five minutes away. We briefly thought about walking, but the lack of proper sidewalks made driving the safer choice.

Back to a Familiar Place

Our destination was Loong Hua Seafood Restaurant, located in Sekinchan’s fishing village. We had last visited in August 2020, so it felt familiar. Knowing that parking was limited, we made sure to arrive early.

Loong Hua was known as the oldest seafood restaurant in Sekinchan. We liked its setting beside the fishing boat jetty. As we sat down, we watched fishermen at work and boats moving slowly along the river. The restaurant was also known for keeping the traditional cooking style of the local fishing village.

A Classic Sekinchan Dinner

After carefully looking through the menu, we decided on the signature fried bee hoon with crab, deep fried cuttlefish, and a jug of Chinese tea. Our riverside dinner came to RM125.00 (≈USD32/EUR27).

To be honest, it felt a little expensive, especially after the seafood meals we had enjoyed earlier in Kuching and Kuala Terengganu. Still, the setting and atmosphere made the experience special.

Ending the Evening

After dinner, we got back into BiBi and drove to the hotel. Once parked, we walked over to Sri Kassim Supermart nearby to buy cold drinks and some snacks.

Stay tuned for the next video as we had breakfast while sorting out our laundry.

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📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Loong Hua Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/N64dSocx6FfR9iGw6

Sri Kassim Supermart - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZMW6MFkBeaikupU16

KCH Day 2 │ Peach Garden Food Centre!

A Rainy Change of Plans

After our morning drive to UNIMAS and brunch at Premier Food Republic, we spent the rest of the day indoors. I worked on our videos while Cat kept busy with laundry. Lunchtime passed without either of us feeling hungry, so we continued relaxing at Adelyn’s homestay.

By 3:00pm, rain began to fall — steady, unrelenting rain that made us rethink our dinner plans. We had been deciding between Rock Road Seafood and Topspot Food Court, both recommended by a colleague at our Kuching office. But with Topspot being open air, the weather made the choice for us.

Rock Road… or Not

We hopped into the rental car late in the evening and made the short 10 minute drive to Rock Road Seafood. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed for the next three days.

We made a few calls and found another seafood spot open along Jalan Song. We drove to Xin Kwong Chin Seafood, but the moment we stepped out of the car, the aroma drifting from a nearby food court completely derailed our plans.

Peach Garden Food Centre

Drawn by the smell, we walked over to Peach Garden Food Centre https://bit.ly/4kfUjLe— a sprawling food court with more stalls than we could possibly list. I took a stroll with the DJI Pocket 3 to capture the atmosphere, hoping the footage will help bring the place to life.

After surveying the options, we settled on:

• Sausage Fried Rice
• Sambal Sotong with Rice
• Sayur Manis
• Chicken Wings
• 2 glasses of Kedondong Juice

Our second dinner in Kuching came to RM58.00 (≈ USD14 / EUR12). Mindful that I was driving, we skipped alcohol again.

Before leaving, we bought three packets of cut fruit for RM29.00 — a little pricey in our opinion, but a refreshing treat nonetheless.

Back to the Homestay

We made the short drive back to Adelyn’s homestay. I continued editing our videos while Cat started another load of laundry. A quiet, cosy end to a rainy Kuching evening.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we head to the vicinity of the Waterfront for breakfast and a little errand!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Peaches Garden Food Court Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfjuTRgsFimq39AAA

BDO Day 1 │ Exploring BANDUNG • Braga Street • Sudirman Street

First Walkabout in Bandung

We picked you up again right after checking into our Airbnb. While Cat busied herself with laundry, I sorted through the day’s footage. Once everything was spinning in the washer, we took a short nap and waited for the laundry to finish.

At 5:15pm, we left the Airbnb and began our first walk in Bandung. We strolled along Jalan Tera, turned left at El Hotel onto Jalan Merdeka, then right onto Jalan Lembong, and finally made our way to the famed Jalan Braga.

Braga Street

Braga was packed — pedestrians everywhere, both sides of the street overflowing. We ducked into Braga Citywalk hoping for a breather, but the mall felt underwhelming, so we stepped back out into the crowd and walked to the end of Braga Street.

After a moment of indecision, we decided to head back to the Airbnb. We got a little lost, but eventually found our way back to Jalan Tera and Tamansari Tera Residence.

Sudirman Street Day & Night Market

Sitting in the lobby, we decided to give Sudirman Street Day & Night Market a try. We hailed a fixed fare Bluebird taxi for IDR32,000 (≈ MYR9/USD2/EUR2). The driver explained the heavy crowds — Indonesia was enjoying a five day weekend from Jan 25 to Jan 29, celebrating both Isra and Mi’raj and Imlek (Lunar New Year).

As soon as we arrived, rows of red lanterns greeted us. Smoke from sizzling woks drifted through the air — always a good sign.

Barely 100 metres in, we spotted Sedap Purwakarta, proudly claiming to serve the best Chinese food since 1970. We took our seats and ordered:

• Nasi Ayam Kuluyuk (Sweet & Sour Chicken)
• Nasi Bistik Sapi (Beef Steak style Rice)

While waiting, I wandered off and bought Cakue (Youtiao) — both the original and the “legend” versions — from a stall across the table.

Then I hunted for drinks and returned with a lemonade and passion fruit juice from the rather unfriendly Wedrink stall.

Cat added a bowl of Ronde Kuah Gula Merah from Ronde Jahe Senly, also across from us.

Our first dinner in Bandung — at our first Bandung “food court” — came to IDR167,000 (≈ MYR45/USD10/EUR10).

Heading Back

After dinner, we took a slow stroll around the market to admire the sheer variety of stalls. Eventually, we hailed another Bluebird taxi for IDR40,000 (≈ MYR9/USD2/EUR2) back to the Airbnb.

Step count for Day 3: 10,976.

What’s Next

Be sure to catch our next video — we finally begin shopping in earnest.

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📍 Location:

Tamansari Tera Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hatdxY8woCJrYaaR9

Braga Citywalk - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jERHAi8NqJz1GGsX9

Sudirman Street Day and Night Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QSHPVMutZ3EN2Szx6

PEN Day 3 │ Boxing Day • Ayam Garam Xiang Peng Peng!

Boxing Day

We slept in again. I got up at 9:00am to work on the footage from the last few days. Cat woke up soon after, while Brendan only emerged at 11:00am.

We all got ready and left the hotel at 11:45am, walking a short distance along Jalan Penang. We were headed in the same direction as yesterday, but this time our plans were for lunch across the road from CEKI.

Salted Chicken for Lunch

We had come across Xiang Peng Peng Salted Chicken on Instagram — touted as “a healthy, gluten free, home made salted chicken prepared from a traditional recipe more than 100 years old.” That alone was enough to pique our interest.

We walked in at 12:00pm and had the place to ourselves. The menu was small, which made choosing easy. We settled on:

• Half a Chicken (Original Flavour)
• Stir Fried Roasted Pork
• Plain Omelette
• Pork Ribs Soup
• 1 Kumquat Sour Plum
• 2 Coca Cola

Our unique Boxing Day lunch came to RM110.00 (≈ USD25/EUR24), a little pricey by our reckoning, but still an interesting experience.

After lunch, we made the short walk back to the hotel to rest.

What’s Next

Be sure to catch our next video as I add to my collection of body art at Skin Nation Tattoo.

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📍 Location:

Hutton Central Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUGAtyMMvLa79Afj9

Hutton Suites Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZ99jYPEefN3xasR7

Ayam Garam Xiang Peng Peng - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EgLCprW3cNfxdZ447

PEN Day 2 │ Christmas Day • New World Park Food City!

Christmas Day

We had initially planned on Christmas dinner at a hot pot restaurant, but after two lavish meals in a row — Choux Choux last night and CEKI Nyonya this afternoon — we were in desperate need of something a little more down to earth.

New World Park Food City appealed to us immediately, so we left the hotel at 6:45pm and walked northwest along Jalan Transfer for about ten minutes. The food court was brightly lit and impossible to miss.

After checking out each stall, we eventually settled on:

• 2 plates of Char Koay Teow — RM8.00 each
• 1 large serving of Lor Bak — RM12.50
• Grilled Lamb with Curly Fries — RM30.00
• 1 medium plate of Rojak Buah — RM9.00
• 2 glasses of Sour Plum — RM7.00
• 2 cans of Lemon Juice — RM5.90

Our grand total came to RM93.30 (≈ USD21/EUR20), which felt very reasonable after our recent splurges.

While Cat and Brendan waited for the food, I took a walk around to explore the stalls. We hope the footage will help you appreciate just how vast this food court is.

We enjoyed ourselves here — eating, chatting, and people watching in the lively evening atmosphere.

A Different Route Home

After dinner, we decided on a change of scenery. We exited onto Jalan Burma and headed southeast before turning left onto Jalan Transfer. From there, we crossed over and turned right onto Jalan Hutton, reaching the hotel in no time.

What’s Next

Be sure to catch our next video as we check out a salted chicken restaurant.

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📍 Location:

Hutton Central Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUGAtyMMvLa79Afj9

Hutton Suites Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZ99jYPEefN3xasR7

New World Park Food City - https://maps.app.goo.gl/88Z9eeWBrRbTJAQC9

PEN Day 2 │ Christmas Day • CEKI Nyonya Restaurant and Beyond!

Christmas Day

We slept in and only got up at 9:30am. As is our tradition on Christmas Day in Penang, we had already made lunch reservations at a nearby Nyonya restaurant.

We got ready and left the hotel at 11:35am for the ten minute walk to Jalan Bahari.

Two years ago, we celebrated Cat’s birthday at Bibik’s Kitchen Nyonya Cuisine. Last year, we celebrated at BaBa Phang. So it felt only natural to complete the Nyonya trifecta along Jalan Bahari with a visit to CEKI Nyonya Restaurant today.

Lunch at CEKI

We were immediately impressed by the décor the moment we stepped inside. I got a little carried away taking photos of the interior.

After carefully browsing the menu, we settled on:

• Assam Pedas Fish
• Tau Ewe (Thick Soy Sauce) Bak
• Plain Omelette
• Tetae Lemak (Sweet Potato Leaves)
• Rendang Beef
• 2 Lemongrass Juice
• 1 Coca Cola

Our traditional Straits Settlement Christmas lunch came to RM332.20 (≈ USD74/EUR71).

Afternoon Errands

After settling the bill, we walked a short distance to the bus stop in front of 7 Eleven along Jalan Penang. From there, we caught a free CAT bus to KOMTAR to renew our Mutiara bus pass.

I then walked into Maybank to replenish our Federal Reserves before we crossed KOMTAR to catch a Rapid Penang #101 bus back to Jalan Transfer.

We alighted at the Wisma MCA stop and walked to Mydin Emporium to pick up some provisions before returning to the hotel to escape the intense afternoon heat.

What’s Next

Be sure to catch our next video as we check out a hot pot joint near the hotel.

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📍 Location:

Hutton Central Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUGAtyMMvLa79Afj9

Hutton Suites Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZ99jYPEefN3xasR7

CEKI Nyonya Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jzt4dpw5Z8AkdeeaA

CAT Station 9 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NS9agJFdubByNqB47

Maybank (Penang Road) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNX2G34TqxNPxeWq5

Wisma MCA bus stop - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mGrGh2fAxnyiMHjE9

Mydin Emporium - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EVWjnaQEs93fQ1sv9

Putrajaya to KL │ Yuen Chun Heong BKT

Going Home

After the exertions of last night, I slept in and only woke up at 9:00am.

I began packing and woke the rest so we could all get ready. Before leaving, I took one final sweeping shot of the Airbnb. By the time we dropped the key cards back into the mailbox, it was 10:50am. We then punched in our destination for an early lunch in Seri Kembangan.

Brendan left first with Puteh, while we settled the key deposit and followed behind in BiBi.

Bak Kut Teh Lunch

We arrived at Yuen Chun Heong Bak Kut Teh Restaurant twenty minutes later and quickly settled on:

• 2 servings of Bak Kut Teh soup
• 1 serving of dry Bak Kut Teh
• 3 servings of Yam Rice
• 2 servings of Yu Tiao
• 3 glasses of iced Chinese tea
• (Brendan later added) 1 Coca Cola

Bak Kut Teh is a beloved Malaysian heritage dish — pork ribs simmered for hours in a complex broth of herbs and spices. Despite the name, there’s no tea in the dish itself; the “tea” refers to the Chinese tea traditionally served alongside it.

Our herb infused lunch came to RM84.40 (≈ USD19/EUR18).

Heading Home

After lunch, we resumed our drive and reached home at 12:45pm.

We’ll be heading to Penang for Christmas a week from now — so please stay tuned.

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 📍 Location:

Clio 2 Residences - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fN4gFwQ7Y4goF6Yq8

Yuen Chun Heong Bak Kut Teh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kDojHK2BHWJnQ7BV7

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Restoran SEREMBAN Seafood Village

Seremban

We picked you up again after checking into Arena Premier Boutique Hotel and settling in for the afternoon. With the very generous portions from Toast House Kitchen still percolating in our perut, it wasn’t until 8:30pm that we finally emerged from our room in search of dinner.

Top on our list was Restoran Seremban Seafood Village. Known among locals for its grilled or baked crab, we knew we had to give it a try. We hailed a Grab for RM6.00 (≈ USD/EUR1), which dropped us off at its unique entrance — a staircase leading down into the dining area.

Dinner

We browsed the menu and, after some consideration, ordered:

• Kam Heong Fried Crabs
• Fu Yong Omelette
• 2 White Rice
• 1 Herbal Tea
• 1 small Heineken

Our seafood dinner — which unfortunately attracted a service tax — still came to a respectable RM164.75, with the crab alone costing RM120.00 (≈ USD35/EUR32).

Once we were done, we hailed another Grab back to the hotel for RM5.00 (≈ USD/EUR1).

What’s Next

Stay tuned for our next video as we spend another 24 hours in lush padi fields.

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📍 Location:

Arena Premier Boutique Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kJfuzPAN4iEcESfU6

Restoran Seremban Seafood Village

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6utZcYk3KMK7uRm8

MKZ Day 3 │ LU YEH YEN Again!

Old Favourite in Melaka

It was our last night in Melaka, and we already knew where we wanted to go. A video we made two years ago had sparked a lot of interest, so we felt it was time to return to this familiar place once more.

Evening Walk to Dinner

We left the homestay at a quarter past six in the evening and did what had become our usual walk. We headed west along Lorong Haji Bachee, then crossed Jalan Bendahara onto Jalan Bunga Raya Pantai. From there, we continued south for a few hundred metres.

Our destination, Lu Yeh Yen, sat quietly on the left side of the street. Nothing about the place had changed, and that was part of its charm.

Dinner at Lu Yeh Yen

We took a short look at the small and simple menu before placing our order. We chose:

• Ginger & Onion Fried Meat
• Lemon Chicken
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• Plain Omelette
• 2 Iced Chinese Teas

Our dinner came to RM50.00 (≈ USD11 / EUR10). By Kuala Lumpur standards, it felt like an absolute bargain.

Packing Up

After a satisfying meal, we made the short walk back to the homestay. The rest of the evening was spent packing our bags and winding down, knowing that we would be driving back to Kuala Lumpur the next day.

It was a comforting way to end our time in Melaka, with good food and familiar streets one last time.

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📍 Location:

The Apple Melaka - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Y3auog3wjK4NPFH8

Restaurant Lu Yeh Yen - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sFTpjwu8X8kr7cuy8

KCH Day 2 │ WANG SENG Seafood: Dinner with Jacob

Dinner with Jacob

After the river cruise, we hopped back into the rental car and drove a distance away to Wang Seng Seafood for dinner with Brendan’s old roommate from college. We first met Jacob when Brendan registered as a freshman at Cempaka College, UNIMAS, way back in September 2019.

Midway through Brendan’s second semester, UNIMAS — along with the rest of the nation — went into lockdown. We hadn’t seen Jacob since, not even during Brendan’s convocation last November. So, this reunion was long overdue.

Catching Up Over Dinner

While Brendan and Jacob caught up on everything they had missed, we browsed the menu and eventually settled on:

• Butter Mushroom (Jacob’s recommendation)
• Charcoal Crispy Pork Belly
• Assorted Vegetables in Yam Basket
• Lemongrass Fried Pork
• Midin Belacan
• Deep Fried Squid
• 4 White Rice
• 1 Iced Lemon Tea
• 2 Air Mata Kuching Longan Drink
• 2 Coca Cola

Our first proper dinner in Kuching came to RM167.70 (≈ USD35/EUR33) — a hearty, flavourful spread made even better by good company and old stories.

Jacob was disappointed that we wouldn’t be staying until Gawai, as he had been excited to show us around the most important festival of the year for the Ibans — even more significant than Christmas. We promised to try our best to return next year.

Calling It a Night

We bade Jacob a fond farewell, then drove back to Adelyn’s homestay to settle in for the night.

What’s Next

Stay tuned for our next video, where we try our luck again at finding authentic Bario cuisine for lunch!

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📍 Location:

Wang Seng Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tSZ1ydjuuBxTk9xp9

The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8

KCH Day 2 │ AH LIONG Cafe

Local Cuisine

After our photo shoot at The Attic Studio, we hopped back into the rental car and made another short drive to Ah Liong Cafe.

Remember Cat’s favourite beadstress, Carolyn? Her sister runs a food stall here called Mummy’s & Mama’s Home Cooking. We were eager to try authentic Bario cuisine, but unfortunately the stall was closed.

No matter — Ah Liong Cafe had plenty of other options. We browsed the various stalls before settling on:

• Char Kueh Teow for Brendan — RM10.00
• Kampua Mee for Cat — RM5.00
• Beef Noodles for me — RM12.00
• Kolok Mee for me (yes, another bowl) — RM5.00
• Three Layer Iced Tea — RM3.00 each
• Coca Cola — RM2.60 each

Our first lunch in a local Kuching food court came to RM40.20 (≈ USD/EUR8).

A Quick Fuel Hunt

On the way back to Adelyn’s homestay, we noticed the rental car was running low on fuel. After a bit of a runaround, we finally located a Shell petrol station and filled her up.

With that sorted, we headed back to the homestay to rest and prepare for the evening.

What’s Next

Stay tuned for our next video — we’re finally going on a river cruise!

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📍 Location:

Ah Liong Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qp9UjrKNFrZBrLqJ7

The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8

BEN Day 1 │ AIK KEE Bentong: A Revisit!

Aik Kee Bentong

We awoke from our long afternoon siesta at 6:00pm and left the hotel half an hour later in search of dinner.

We had planned to try Loong Foong Restaurant for a change, but it was fully booked for a temple event. With that option off the table, we turned to our default Bentong favourite — Aik Kee Restaurant.

They had updated their menu since our last visit, so we took our time browsing before settling on:

• Squid in Yam Basket
• Dried Chilli Pork
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• Plain Omelette
• 3 White Rice
• Deep Fried Tilapia
• 1 Soft Drink

Our dinner came to RM139.90 (≈ USD29/EUR27). Aik Kee never disappoints, and we enjoyed our reasonably priced meal with glee.

Bentong Walk at Night

After dinner, we took a leisurely stroll along Bentong Walk for some night time sightseeing.

Stay tuned for our upcoming video on this pleasant stroll — complete with K Pop dance performances and a cosy coffee hall.

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📍 Location:

Bentong Loong Foong Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9kfZPRMF27ezTD3u9

Aik Kee Bentong Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FXk5Ab96r8bxwjL5A

CAM Day 2 │ KL OK TUCK Steamboat Restaurant: 10 Years Later!

Dinner at OK Tuck

After our brief visit to the Big Red Strawberry Farm, we took a walk to the main thoroughfare of Brinchang. A short while later, we arrived at our dinner destination — the perennial favourite OK Tuck Steamboat Restaurant.

Since we already had steamboat last night, we decided to explore the rest of the menu and settled on:

• Chicken in Dried Chillies
• Pork Ribs in Guinness Stout
• Fried Eggplant
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• Omelette with Shrimp
• Plain Omelette
• A round of Chinese Tea

A Dish Worth Returning For

We could hardly believe it had been ten years since we were last here. The main reason we keep coming back is the legendary pork rib “beer” — which we take to mean pork ribs marinated in Guinness Stout. We’ve hunted high and low for the same dish in the Klang Valley but to no avail.

We’ll let the footage paint the words for us.

Our early dinner came to RM97.00 (≈ USD21/EUR19).

Back to Tanah Rata

After dinner, we hailed a Grab back to the Airbnb in Tanah Rata, ready to wind down for the evening.

What’s Next

Be sure to catch our previous video of our little adventure at the Big Red Strawberry Farm and Cactus Valley — and stay tuned for more Highlands stories!

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📍 Location:

OK Tuck Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfofwxFTt6oLxFS97

CAM Day 1 │ C BUDDY Steamboat • TANAH RATA Evening Stroll

Steamboat Dinner in Tanah Rata

We picked you up again after checking into our Airbnb. Deprived of sleep, we took a long nap and only woke at 6:30pm.

We had initially planned to have dinner in Brinchang, but with no Grab drivers available, we made alternate plans and wandered around Tanah Rata instead. Eventually, we found ourselves back at Cameron Fair, where Cat spotted a steamboat restaurant on the first floor — C Buddy Steamboat.

Dinner at C Buddy Steamboat

We were seated and asked to scan a QR code to begin ordering. While I busied myself setting up the time lapse, Brendan and Cat browsed the online menu and settled on:

• Two flavoured pot: Tom Yam + Corn Soup
• Platter 1: Prawns, Fish, Chicken Meat, Pork Slices, Minced Pork
• 2 bowls of Rice
• 1 bowl of Udon Noodles
• 1 jug of Chrysanthemum Tea

Our dinner came to RM119.15 (≈ USD25/EUR23).

Supper at OldTown

After dinner, we walked down to OldTown White Coffee and took away:

• 2 Hot Hazelnut Coffee
• 2 Iced Honey Lemon
• Kaya & Butter Toast
• Peanut Butter Toast
• French Toast

All for RM65.90 (≈ USD14/EUR13).

We then dropped by MyNEWS to pick up some snacks before heading back to the Airbnb, where I began sorting and organising the day’s footage.

What’s Next

We plan to visit a tea plantation bright and early tomorrow morning, so please stay tuned!

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📍 Location:

Cameron Fair Tanah Rata - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oykpGpWDjJDwn6c4A

C Buddys Steamboat - https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9CMrdYFacAb2oRf6

OldTown White Coffee Cameron Fair

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/BTYSksfvNegDXCLW7

24H @ Bukit Bintang │ DA LONG YI Hotpot: Bukit Bintang

It’s Chap Goh Meh!

We met you again after the heavy rain finally eased. With the streets still wet and shining, we walked just a few minutes from our Airbnb to a place we had been looking forward to all evening.

To mark this auspicious day, we had booked a table at Da Long Yi Hotpot. Unfortunately, Brendan could not join us, as he already had plans with his university friends. Still, we were excited—this was our first ever hotpot experience.

A Warm Welcome After the Rain

The downpour delayed us, and we arrived later than planned. Even so, the staff kindly held on to our reservation, which we appreciated. It already felt like a good start.

Their website proudly claimed, “Let the world fall in love with Chengdu flavour.” After that night, we could honestly say we did.

Our First Hotpot Feast

Since it was our first time, we took our time studying the menu before ordering. In the end, we chose:

• Half portion of Belgium Iberico pork slice
• Half portion of Kurobuta pork belly slice
• Pork shoulder slices
• Handmade mushroom pork meatballs
• Handmade fish balls
• Handmade water chestnut pork balls
• Deep fried bean curd
• Enoki mushrooms
• Baby cabbage
• Abalone fried rice
• 1 can of Tiandi apple vanilla

The food kept arriving, and with each bite, we understood the appeal of Chengdu style hotpot more and more.

An Evening to Remember

We decided to let the footage tell most of the story, because some experiences truly needed to be seen rather than explained. The flavours, the warmth of the meal, and the slow pace of eating made the evening feel special.

Our dinner came to RM228.40 (≈ USD48/EUR44). This included SST of RM11.81, a service charge of RM19.69, and a dine in charge of RM6.00 per person. It was a little pricey by our usual standards, but absolutely worth it for such a memorable first hotpot experience.

Wrapping Up the Night

Full, content, and happily tired, we ended the night feeling that Chap Goh Meh could not have been celebrated in a better way.

Do catch our previous videos, where we enjoyed lunch at an Indian restaurant and checked into an excellent Airbnb before this wonderful evening.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Bintang Fairlane Residences - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xBppWrDdcSMYyKPU9

Da Long Yi Hotpot (Bukit Bintang)

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/WD3UoqiECQumFhK86

24H @ Central Market │ Precious Old China: Sa Cap Meh Dinner

Chinese New Year Eve

In the Hokkien dialect, Chinese New Year Eve was known as Sa Cap Meh, which literally meant the thirtieth night. It marked the final and most meaningful moment of the Lunar New Year celebrations and was also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day.

Last year, we celebrated Sa Cap Meh in Melaka. This year, we chose to stay closer to home.

Dinner Plans in the City

After checking into Pacific Express Hotel Central Market, we planned to walk over to Precious Old China for our Sa Cap Meh dinner. Even though we had visited Central Market many times over the years, we had never noticed this small restaurant until we found it on Tripadvisor.

Their website described the place as offering a cosy dining experience surrounded by Malaysian antiques and vintage colonial furniture. That alone already convinced us to try it.

A Quiet Start

We made a reservation for 7:00pm and bought a RM100 set menu voucher for two to three people through the FunNow app. At the appointed hour, we walked from the hotel to Central Market next door.

When we entered the restaurant, no one greeted us at first. Everyone seemed busy, so we waited patiently before being shown to our table. It felt a little awkward, but once seated, we relaxed and took our time.

A Nyonya Feast

After carefully looking through the menu, we ordered:

• Devil Curry Chicken
• Ikan Api Api
• Belacan Four King Beans
• Plain Omelette
• Butterfly Pea Rice
• A pot of Jasmine Chinese Tea

Our Nyonya dinner came to RM135.50 (≈ USD28/EUR26), including service charge and tax. Since we had already paid RM100.00 for the voucher earlier, we only needed to top up RM35.50 (≈ USD8/EUR7).

The food was comforting, familiar, and deeply satisfying—exactly the kind of meal we wanted on such a meaningful night.

Ending the Evening Gently

After dinner, we walked back to the hotel and changed into more comfortable clothes. The festivities were not over yet.

Stay tuned for our next video as we took a night stroll to the River of Life and beyond, closing out Sa Cap Meh in the calm glow of the city.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Pacific Express Hotel Central Market

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYCrQejVEA4ieeXQ8

Precious Old China Central Market

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/FPpzhgRUv4DQG69S7

MKZ Day 3 │ CHENG HO Hawker Centre

Diarrhea!

For the third time in as many days, we found ourselves back at Cheng Ho Hawker Centre for lunch. My perut was still quite sore from the “disturbances” earlier in the morning, so we both decided to have rice porridge — something light, warm, and easy on the stomach.

This time around, we actually filmed our little excursion here. Interestingly, the Chicken Rice Ball stall we tried to visit yesterday (and the day before) was still not open for business.

A Simple, Comforting Meal

I was especially thankful for the rice porridge since I didn’t have an appetite for much else. Cat had the normal rice porridge, while I opted for the plain variant, just to be safe.

Each bowl cost RM7.00 (≈ USD1.50/EUR1.40), and together with drinks, our very simple meal came to only RM20.00 (≈ USD/EUR4).

Back to the Airbnb

With lunch out of the way, we drove back to the Airbnb, where I spent the rest of the day under the covers, trying to rest and recover.

Heading Home Tomorrow

It wasn’t the most exciting day, but sometimes travel days turn into quiet recovery days — and that’s perfectly fine.

Tomorrow, we head back to Kuala Lumpur 😔

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Cheng Ho Hawker Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/XxN8T2DwoDaGfWog8

KSL in 24 Hours │ RIVER VIEW Seafood Restaurant

Seafood Again in Kuala Selangor

Since we were already spending a night in Kuala Selangor, one seafood meal was simply not enough. After lunch earlier at Restoran Makanan Laut Jeti, we decided to go for another round in the evening.

After all, when in Pasir Penambang, we thought it was only right to enjoy the fresh seafood available.

Choosing a Dinner Spot

We first looked at the restaurant next to our hotel, but we were not sure if it was open. So we walked back to the same riverside area where we had lunch. Right beside it, we spotted River View Seafood Restaurant.

We had read good things about it, and since it also sat along the banks of the Selangor River, we decided to give it a try.

Dinner by the River

The setting was lovely, especially with the river view and the evening light. After going through the menu, we ordered:

• Butter Prawns – RM27.00
• 3 in 1 Steamed Red Snapper – RM33.60
• Fuyong Egg (omelette) – RM12.00
• 1 jar of Apple Juice – RM17.00
• 2 servings of white rice @ RM1.30 each

Our dinner came to RM92.20 (approximately USD19/EUR19).

Better Taste, Better Experience

This meal turned out to be slightly cheaper than lunch, but for us, the flavours felt more balanced and suited our taste better. Everything was fresh, simple, and comforting.

The highlight, however, was the sunset. Watching the sky change colours over the river while enjoying a quiet meal made the experience even more special.

A New Favourite

By the end of the evening, River View Seafood Restaurant had become our new favourite spot in Kuala Selangor.

It was not just about the food—it was the calm setting, the view, and the overall atmosphere that made it memorable.

Wrapping Up

And just like that, our seafood extravaganza in Kuala Selangor came to a close.

Stay tuned for more food adventures ahead—we always seemed to find our next meal before we even finished the last!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
River View Seafood Restaurant - https://g.page/riverviewseafoodrestaurant?share

KSL in 24 Hours │ Restoran Makanan Laut JETI

Seafood by the River

We came to Kuala Selangor with one simple goal—to enjoy fresh seafood. So the moment we arrived at Pasir Penambang, we made our way to the first seafood restaurant we could find.

Choosing Our Spot

It did not take long for us to decide. Restoran Makanan Laut Jeti sat right on the banks of the Selangor River, and that alone made it feel like the right place. The calm waters and open view added something special even before we had our first bite.

We took our time looking through the menu, wanting to get it just right.

Our Seafood Spread

In the end, we settled on:

• Assam Steamed Jenahak (Snapper) – RM56.00
• Nyonya style Squid – RM22.00
• Oyster Pancake – RM18.00
• 3 servings of plain rice @ RM1.50 each
• 1 pot of Chinese tea – RM4.50

Our lunch came to RM110.80 (≈ USD23/EUR23).

Worth the Splurge?

At first glance, it felt a little expensive by our usual standards. But looking closer, we realised that the snapper alone made up about half the bill. With that in mind, the total started to make more sense.

The food was fresh, flavourful, and simply done—the kind of meal that reminded us why we made the trip in the first place.

Not Done Yet

Of course, one seafood meal was never going to be enough for this trip.

We already had plans for another round later in the evening.

Stay tuned—we were far from done with seafood just yet!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Restoran Makanan Laut Jeti - https://goo.gl/maps/uQBLBaMY1y4vMa4g8