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Was doing my weekend shopping while i came across these delightful snacks that come in the shape of fishes.
Yes fishes... or more like a giant fish made with savory Japanese pancake mix pregnant with delectable fillings. They do have many flavors to choose from like chocolate, green tea, red bean and Cheese.
After investigating with my keen eye.. I've decided on the Cheese Melt flavoured FISH... and I waited as I watched the lady pour the mixture into what looked like fish template pans... that could possible house 5 fishes on one side. While the mixture sizzle away... you could smell the wonderful aroma of the batter in the air... She later drop a few cubes of cheese into the almost formed fish shaped crust and covered the 2 sides so that the filling is wrapped tightly within.. After about 2 mins, my fish is ready to have...
The other helpful aunty actually asked me if I wanted my fish clean or with the crispy sides... I opted for the crispy sides and it looks like fins to me... The Fins were really crispy and nice and as I sink my teeth into the piping hot fish.. the smoking cheese filling oozes out! I should say this makes a great walk about snack...
Its healthy, low in salt and oil, extremely delicious, easy to munch on and is not messy. I would definitely try it again as it simply taste sooo good.... Maybe another flavour next time :)
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*Disclaimer* - I have no idea how to input the address and postal codes of Shanghai so the details I've indicated are of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore.
Before I visited Shanghai, I used to think that oh another Chinese city - and with RMB, it shouldnt be expensive at all. How wrong I was!
Everything is expensive in Shanghai - food, accommodation, everyday living expenses, entertainment. EVERYTHING. More so if you're a expat who lives there - then double the above-mentioned costs. A plain turtle neck top is RMB800 after discount. Really.
Shanghai is an interesting mix of the 'old' times and the 'modern' times of today. You can see the stark contrast almost everywhere, including by the people you see on the streets.
But its still a good place to visit if you want to feel like you're on holiday but yet a place that's city enough for you. Good to visit between March - April when its cool and not cold.
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Macau is probably my favorite destination which I'll never get sick of visiting because:
1. New luxury hotels / buildings seem to be popping up every now and then and there's always something new to see / look / play.
2. These new luxury hotels are not expensive to stay in. YAY!
3. Weather is perfect if you choose to go between November and March - nice cool winds without being too cold to take a night walk.
3. Food is cheap but you can also eat atas if that's your choice.
4. You'll never be too bored with the overwhelm of casinos around. Or too broke that is.
The only thing I dont like is that only Tiger flies direct to Macau and that takes away the pressure for them to lower their prices. But that's not the fault of Macau itself I guess.
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I think Xiamen Airline has the honour of being on my 'worst airline' list. Why? Plenty of reasons, but here goes some:
Price - their tickets are expensive. My tickets to Fuzhou typically falls between $800 - $1,000 which is way above what it is worth.
Planes - their planes are like toy planes - so smallish it almost looks cute. Their seats are tight, and they have no individual inflight entertainment systems. So you either have to force yourself to sleep or force yourself to watch whatever they decide to play for you on the common screens.
Food - they also have the worst airline meals ever. I have vivid memories of being served plain rice with green peas - not appetizing at all. I always end up mixing their rice with the pre-packed pickled veg to make it more bearable.
Service - quite crappy. You see sullen faces, occasionally some nice ones if you're lucky. They shout 'A' or 'B' as choices for the meals during meal service but plonk whatever is available on your tray without waiting for your answer. So they're really asking for erm fun.
Loyalty prog - non existent. Their programme is called Egret membership and during my last flight my points were not accrued. So I wrote to them and.............nothing happened. I didnt bother to chase up too as really, what's the point.
I sometimes have to travel to Fuzhou for work and this airline unfortunately is the only airline which flies direct so I have no choice. But if you do, dont take this!!
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I last tried this airline on a KL trip and managed to get a nice rate at about $80 inclusive of luggage. The flight itself was short so no complains thankfully. The air crew was most usually smiley and accommodating to simple requests.
However, they dont seem to have very good promotions recently. Even their $1 one-way promotion seems cheap at first, but if you click on dates etc, you'd find that the return sector is quite expensive and with taxes, it is hardly a good deal. I have this feeling that they try and sneak part of the price into the return sector to make people think that its a good promo. But I guess its my personal opinion - I'm sure the promotion works for alot of other people too.
Their marketing seems to fall below Jetstar and Tiger though. Of course I dont prefer them to spend alot on marketing then pass on the costs to passengers but there has to be some cost-effective ways which they can bring themselves up to par with their competitors no?
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I've taken Jetstar many a times because I feel that they are one of the best budget airlines around. Their planes seem to be newer, seats bigger, and service better. And of course, their marketing makes them look a notch above their competitors.
I had a surprisingly good experience with them 2 years back when they agreed to amend flight dates and times for me after much pleading. Usually such requests are not acceded to unless you pay extra but I guess I was lucky (or sounded pitiful enough).
I wish they would be more transparent with their taxes though, and yes I know that being not transport with the extra charges is a norm, but still getting to know what you would be paying for in total much earlier will be still very much appreciated.
Their promotions are also quite good although I can never seem to catch on their 1-4-1 promotion which is such a shame - the timings are always off. But I did manage to snag a $14 per way ticket for a short holiday which is nice and I am looking forward to it! $14 x 2 ways taxes = $100. Not bad at all!
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I chose this hotel based on TA reviews and some research on my own for a short trip for a group of 7 friends. Reservation was easy via their online system and email responses came quickly as well.
PRICE - We paid 2 x Family Suites (each equipped with 2 bedrooms) and paid MYR630nett for each suite including breakfast for 4pax each which was not too bad a deal.
CHECKING IN - We arrived on a Sat morning 9am and obviously we were early so we came back late afternoon about 4pm (usual check in time is 3pm) and received the keys to our rooms. There were adequate staffing at the check in counters to assist guests though.
ROOMS - We were assigned 1304 and 1307. The rooms were very spacious and each bedroom in each suite was too - so much so it felt that there were a lot of wasted space in the rooms. Amenities were average though. Room 1304 was a corridor room and the layout was usual with the living room in the middle and the 2 bedrooms to the left and right. Room 1307 was a corner room so it had a more awkward layout with a smaller living room and then the rooms to each side of it. The bedrooms had 1 king and 2 double beds in each - the double beds can in fact sleep 2 comfortably - and each bedrooms has its own washroom, Each suite is also allowed to put in a max of 2 extra rooms although the space would have allowed for many more. The cleanliness in 1307 can be better though, with stained linens (which I didnt bother to seek a replacement for since its only for 1 night) and dusty couches.
FACILITIES - Apparently the hotel has it own spa on level 5 which is reasonably priced. Also a pooi, gym and your usual offerings.
RESTAURANTS - I only had breakfast at the Para Para restaurant (ground floor) hotel which was alright. I could see that they try to do well on the variety but nothing was excellent in terms of quality. The place was also quite bustling when we were there.
CHECK OUT - Check out was quick since our bill was quite simple and we paid in cash. They also tore the credit card deposit on the spot in my presence which was good.
SERVICE - Service in general was nothing to complain about since we didnt spend a lot of time in the hotel itself. A call for a wine opener was quickly answered to which was a plus point.
LOCATION - The nearest mall is KSL which was big and offered many options for a 2d1n trip but the walk from the hotel to the mall takes about 10-15mins at leisure pace. The route is also extremely un-sheltered so be prepared to brave the elements (heat / rain) if you are unlucky.
Although nothing memorable, this must already be one of the better hotels in JB. I will definitely stay here again but I will probably request for 1304 again or any room along the corridor as I feel housekeeping pays more attention to those than the corner ones.
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Perfect Cafe to hang out with friends. Situated in the middle of nowhere, right in front of the entrance to ISETAN, this cafe serves one of the best baked seafood chowder I've ever eaten.
A Korean chain that serves french deli and cafe all day main courses dressed in a Blue NEON signboard and plush leather chairs studded with diamonds. One cannot but be enthralled by the scent of freshly baked bread and cute tiny milk bottles of flavored puddings. The interior deco resembles a posh classique cafe and the neatly dressed chef looking stuffs are friendly and quick to take your orders. Though you have to chop (reserve) your own seats, its completely free seating which is quite a downside for me as its always so packed with people, the staff are quick to pack up the left overs from the previous user for you. Be sure to also pop into the queue for all the savoury baked products you would like to order and for beverages, you also order from the same queue at the cashiers.
They have 3 places where you can order food. First at the milk pudding sector, then at the bakery cashier and another cashier is situated behind where the cold salad and delectable healthy looking sandwiches resides. You may also order hot main courses at this counter.
Baked Seafood Chowder: I simply love this on a bread, the soup is extremely tasty and creamy and you also get a full sized prawn. Though the bread is a little hard, I love to scrap the inside of the bread that is infused with the soup.. YOU MUST TRY THIS (5/5)
Korea's Power Garlic: This is a full sized baguette that is infused with garlic baked till crispy and soft on the inside. It goes will with anything, soup, on its own... The best Garlic Baguette I've ever tried (5/5)
Royal Pudding: This tasted a little Penna Cotta, I had the original flavor and loved the soft texture. The little bottles with cover that came with it is extremely lovely. Its not too sweet, just the right balance of milk and hint of caramel. (4/5)
Layered Cake: This resembles the milli cake that is Ow-So-Famous, however I find it not exceptionally delectable. The layers of crepe and cream is light and yummy. The cake is not as heavy as some other may thought and I could taste the cream and crepe properly balanced. (3/5)
My Verdict:
Location: (4/5)
Ambiance: (4/5)
Service: (4/5)
Food: (4.5/5)
Price: (3/5)
I still find it a little more pricey though the setting as a cafe and location could justify for the price however the FIND YOUR OWN SEAT makes me kinda feel i'm in coffee bean or starbucks. The beverages are also priced a little high I feel but the food is delicious!
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Since it is double yebber dollars month, then I would try to relive my memories of cathay pacific flights. I took CX Flights to HongKong, Japan and Taiwan before and most of the CX flights from Singapore to other countries you have to transit in HongKong and boy the hongkong international airport is crowded. My last trip to taiwan on CX flight, we are actually delayed for about 45 mins hovering in the air atop the airport unable to land due to congestion of airspace. Upon landing we are being whisked off in a taxi way bus to the terminal while we are being whisked off again by running staffs so that we can catch the next transiting flight to taiwan. It was fun but could be stressful as we are about to miss our connecting flight.
I love CX flights because the flight schedule from SG to HK has many choices of preferred timings and you can also choose to visit HK before or after your destination of choice. The flight is pretty fairly priced if you book early and during promotions. Service is okay and the food served decent portion and quality. Not extremely nice but its still nice to have warm food onboard. Sometimes i find the prices cheaper then low cost flights... during some promotions.. Hard to imagine right. It minimal on flight service as compared to other airlines but as i say decently valued...
One thing i learnt after booking a few flights is that booking direct from the CX airline webpage is not necessarily the cheapest, you may consult other online flight booking systems such as misa travel or etc before making your booking to avoid disappointment of finding out its cheaper somewhere else.
My final verdict, Its value for money and good swift service just hate the congestion at the HK airport that mostly causes some delays.... Love to be ontime most of the time :)
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If you are looking for some really good flight deals, then you should subscribe to tiger airway's newsletters... They do have some really good deals coming up. Can you imagine that, I've actually ever got $28 flights to malaysia and sometime ago $48 flight to phuket... Its cheap, service is pretty good and love the in-flight entertainment (the other low cost flight travellers).
Though its low-cost travelling, you could also make yourself more pampered by the few upgrade options available.
1) Opt for check-in luggage: In this way you need not hurl your overly sized luggage up the flight (be it walkway or a staircase). Trying to put an overly huge cabin luggage in the overhead cabin compartment is a tedious thing. Besides having to watch the other commuters angry faces for hitting them while you try to carry your luggage overhead, also face the angry fumes of your neighbours for taking too much space or squashing their cabin luggages.
2)Order in advance your on-flight meals or purchase on flight meals to avoid strange looks given when you bring your home-packed sandwich out to eat. Or having to secretly consume your packed of prepacked home baked nuts. I mean on tiger, i've ever seen one guy took out his bak guar (pork jerkies) to eat.... and the air-crew giving the other crew a funny look while exclaiming : WAH! BAK GUAR leh!
3) Upgrade to a premium seat near the emergency exit is great for tiger flights as you really do get some good leg space.... even if somebody near the window needs to go.... You just simply shift your leg a little.. Thats pretty convenient...
4) Purchase the Board ME First option to fly past the queues of eager boarding guest that is snaking in the queue way before time. Though the waiting area is usually well ventilated with plenty of space, because its low-cost, people tends to want to board quickly to make sure they get their cabin luggage space.
5) Bring along your ipods, ipads and entertainment.. As it does get a little noisy from excited passengers and the staff will do nothing to keep the noise down.. so to have a more pleasant journey.. PLUG IT IN!
6) Always choose a seat near the toilet if not near the entrance. Because on small flights there is only 2 loos and on a longer distance flights you might get 6... but the toilets are pathetic so drink more water before boarding.. make sure you dry yourself before you get on and only start drinking nearing the end of the flight so that you can use the loos at the airport itself. I personally find the cabin toilets on the tiger flight pretty ill-kept, ill-stocked and not a very pleasant experience.
For good and cheap flights, tiger is the way to fly.. If its gonna be just an hour or two.. why not take the economical way to fly :)
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