Hello the Sunny Phuket!
Part 1 : Back from Phuket!
I just came back from Phuket couple of days ago with my uni-mates, here’s more photos on my fun trip apart from the preview post. Check it out if you haven’t do so 
Since there’s nothing wow-ing to me about the airplane and Phuket airport, all these will be skipped. I wouldn’t write much today so take a look at all the photos below…
Arrival @ Urban Patong Hotel at Patong town.
I wouldn’t call it a hotel, more like a motel though. It was a disappointment for the “hotel” and it doesn’t met my expectations derived from their websites. Well, the relatively cheap rates explained it.
Sam, Ehao and Kwan Neng
VoonHon
Since we arrived pretty earlier than the check in time, we wandered around the “hotel” lobby and take a few photos before we took a walk around the town.
Kwan Neng, Jiaxin, XiangCool and VoonHon
About 5 mins walk under the scorchingly hot sun, we arrived at the biggest mall (I suppose) in Phuket or Patong town itself.
Jungceylon Shopping Mall
The mall was yet to open as it was only 9am in the morning in Phuket, we headed for breakfast (I would call it brunch) at Hemingway Pub and Restaurant opposite the mall.
Bonnie, XiangCool and Kwan Neng
Jessie, Sam, Kok Yao, Jiaxin and WoonHon
Steven
Nowadays I would prefer cam-whore photos over being taken photo by other photo. You know better what you want for the photo than others right? Just ignore my excuses anyway.
Bonnie and XiangCool
The love birds Jiaxin and WoonHon
Carbonara
Seafood Fried Rice
Seriously I regretted having my meal there as it was a total waste of money there. Basically the fried rice is full of MSG taste and it cost freaking 120 bath/ rm13! Hell NO are the words to describe this place!
Han Yang, Crystal, Bonnie, Kok Yao, Jessie and Jayz
We take our own sweet time at the pub&bistro till the Jungceylon mall open at 11am. Sweating like hell and yet we took a photo before entering the mall!
XiangCool at Phuket!
Jayz and Kok Yao were the only two who went for the facial package to pass time. Basically there’s about 3-4 health saloon proving the facial package namely Hanako Tokyo, Takashi Tokyo and First Spa. I went for Thai massage instead to pass time.
Enough for today, next post I will bring you guys to this Patong Seafood Restaurant featured in Tripadvisor.com.
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Petronas Bringing Us a Heart Warming Television Commercial and CNY Photography Contest
To usher the Year of Dragon, Petronas brought us the Television Commercial (TVC) titled “Coming Home” this year which was shot in Malaysia, England, Belgium, China and India.
Launching of Petronas TVC and Photography Contest!
“The TVC is meant to celebrate not just the Year of the Dragon, but the spirit of perseverance, adaptability and determination as captured in each of the stories it depicts. This energy is something that should inspire us all as we navigate through the challenges we face in life,” said PETRONAS’ Senior General Manager of Group Corporate Affairs Division Dato Mohammad Medan Abdullah.
Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah tossing the Yee Sang with people from Petronas media & advertising agencies.
“Coming Home” TVC
I’m quite into all the TVC produced by Petronas, it brings a warm messages to all of us. Don’t you think so?
It’s really worth watching the video, the essence of the TVC lies in the struggle that each individual goes through in life – be it working two jobs, or having to be the head of the family at a young age, as in the case of the little boy in China. What is of more significance is how each of these individuals adapts to the changing times, turning challenges into opportunities, and always seeing the positive in the negative – powerful universal messages that transcend cultural, generational, creed and ethnicity barriers.
The TVC illustrates what it takes to make life better through a progressive and bold attitude that one holds, opening the mind to new ideas and learn new things, ultimately making one a better human being.
Apart from the TVC, PETRONAS is also organising a photography contest themed Reimagining Energy™, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG.
To participate, all that the members of the public have to do is to capture their Chinese New Year moments that best depict the spirit of Reimagining Energy™, submit their photos via PETRONAS’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/petronas1) and stand a chance to win great prizes.
There’s various categories from mobile camera, digital camera, dslr, school-goers and uni/college student to be participated! Submit as much as you can as there’s no limitation for the photo submission! Prizes will be awarded to the individuals of the winning photos. These photos will also be displayed and exhibited at Galeri PETRONAS.
In addition, PETRONAS will also be conducting photography workshops at selected schools and colleges, to help youths express themselves through photography as well as improve their skills.
The “Coming Home” TVC will air from 17th January until 6th February 2012. For more exciting surprises, the public may visit PETRONAS’ YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/PETRONASOfficial).
Back from Phuket!
I’m back from Phuket people =]
I have visited the infamous Phi Phi Island!
Bye Phi Phi Island!
Went for ATV Adventure!
Patong Beach!
Jump Shot at Patong Beach!
Stay tuned for more photos on my Phuket trip!
read moreChinese New Year Buffet Dinner at Checkers Cafe, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur
Executive Chefs in Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur and his team has came up with an array of enticing Chinese New Year as well as International fare to tantalise your tastebuds throughout the Lunar Year. Check out the Reunion/Chinese New Year buffet offered by Checkers Cafe promising you an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration together with family and friends.
Super love the decoration on our dining table! Dragon rawrrrrr!
Esther with Summer Splash!
Salmon Yee Sang with Crispy Salmon Skin
CQTV.com, the first Malaysia Chinese Online TV was there for the food tasting session. They did a short film for the food tasting and I’m one of the interviewee *shys*
What’s the difference of Dorsett Yee Sang from the rest I tasted was the fact they put in the crispy salmon fish skin. As we know salmon skin contain high vitamins and they utilize the parts of the fish in the dishes. The crispy salmon fish skin add up the texture of the yee sang and the Norwegian Salmon was fresh in taste.
Jack, CQTV.com.my host interviewing Dorsett Executive Chef K.K Yau
Pan-Fried Lamb Rack with Chef Special Sauce
Dorsett serves the lamb rack as one of the Chinese New Year menu, which is rarely found in other restaurant. In fact, we came out with a rough idea why they serve lamb – “hei hei yang yang” in cantonese means happy environment. “Yang” in cantonese means sheep or rather lamb in this picture. Okay, I know I’m lame. It was one of the Dorsett signature dishes and it really taste good. I love the sweetness of the sauce and it tasted similar to “char siew” taste. The lamb rack was actually marinated 24 hours prior to the cooking, no wonder the meat was so succulent tender.
Braised Shark’s Fin with Assorted Seafood
My all time favourite Shark’s Fin soup, they uses dry scallops and sea cucumber in the soup. Actually I’m not really into the shark’s fin but the soup =]
Esther and Xiang =]
Steamed Chicken with Herbs
Steamed food is much healthier and less oily, the steamed chicken served in dorsett were pretty tender as well. The herbs infuse into the vege and chicken meat and again it’s good to go with rice.
Deep-Fried Cod Fish with Superior Soya Sauce
Apart from the lamb rack, the deep fried cod fish is my must recommend dishes! The chef deep fried the cod fish creating a crispy and crunchy coating but amazingly it was juicy and yet having a moist texture in it. Topped with the spring leafs and ginger flakes, it taste heavenly!
Deep-Fried Prawns with Seafood Sauce
Prawns, my favourite seafood! Chefs chosen the seafood sauce to enhance the fresh prawns flavour and served in in a crisp basket. The prawns were so juicy which explained I had more than 2 person portion that night courtesy of Fish and Esther =P
Braised Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster and Black Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetable
I’m actually quite curious why they didn’t add in the sea moss into this dish but I did not seek for the answer from the chef. It looks kinda good without the splash of black hair alike stuff right =P The braised fish maw were pretty soft in texture and the mushrooms were yummy for me.
Baked Glutinous Rice
Again, I only had a few bites of the glutinous rice as I was really bloated with all the previous dishes. I can taste the fragrance of the glutinous rice as it was baked in the wrapped leaves. If you a big eater and you did not have enough food from the previous dishes, this is definitely your thing. I’m not aiming to be XiangFat at the moment. =P
Deep Fried Nian Gao & Sweetened Red Bean Paste
After trying the deep fried Nian Gao, I found all I had in the previous years was crap. Though the nian gao was outsource, but chef process the nian gao again to improvise the taste of it. It wasn’t sticky and it was just at the right sweetness level. I don’t eat red beans, green beans and any beans paste, forgive for the lack of picture for it.
Esther and I wishes everyone a Prosperity ( Look at what I’m holding =P ) Dragon Year!
Door gift from the Dorsett Team!
Finally it came to an end of the Chinese New year menu food tasting post, I would like to thanks all the restaurants and Hotel PR for the kind host.
The Lunar New Year reunion dinne prices at RM108++ per adult is available on 22 Jan 2012.
The buffet lunch priced at RM75++ per adult is available from 23 to 31 Jan (brunch on 23 & 24 Jan) and from 2 to 5 Feb 2012, dinner priced at RM85++ per adult is available from 23 Jan to 6 Feb 2012.
Children (4-12 years old) and senior citizens will always enjoy 50% discount on their buffet price, regardless of festive celebration or crowd. For reservations, call Checkers Cafe @ Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur at +603-2716-1000 (Ext 188) or log on to dorsettregency.com/kualalumpur or Online Reservation.
Besides that, for a rousing start to the Chinese New Year celebration, there will be a lion dance performance on 26 January 2012 at 9.30am at Dorsett Rengency Kuala Lumpur’s Main lobby.
Good news : 38% discount will be apply to all my loyal blog readers (when making table reservation, kindly quoted my blog name xiangcool.com to enjoy this privilege or Online Reservation)
Address : Checkers Cafe @ Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur
172 , Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GPS : N03 08.832′ E101 42.943′
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