Saturday 25 May 2013

Hing Loong Pork Chop and Spicy Beef Noodles @ Jalan Bachang, Malacca

Drool baby drool!



  Hi readers! Craving something from Taiwan? Got an urge for something tasty to feast on? Well, I'm in Malacca still and man, am I enjoying food here!




Watch out for this shop!



  Here, would love to recommend this noodle shop. Hand-made noodles mixed with an exquisite sauce to taste, this is a must try if you drop by the town of Malacca. The shop sells mainly BBQ pork-chop noodles and spicy beef noodles, a spot-on recipe all the way from Taiwan for 30 years now and counting! And what could I say, the owners are Taiwanese themselves!! 




Packed!!!



  The noodles are tangy and soft, home-made sauce and awesome BBQ delights to go with, it is a worthy filling. Plus, the spicy beef noodles are a hit here, mixed with sambal sauce, it is a must-try for beef lovers. Drooling already?




Spicy beef noodles






Reasonable prices!




  Besides, the prices are reasonable, and do note they have another branch in Malim. Anyways, do try out this special delicacy, makes mii miss my Taiwan trip even more now! :)










Address: No. 11 J, Jalan Bachang, 75350, Malacca
Phone number: 06-284 2529
Email: hingloong@gmail.com


*** Please note that the spicy beef noodle picture was adapted from food.malaysiamostwanted.com. Thx! :)






Signing off:

Nickel Low CJ



Tuesday 21 May 2013

RainForest Coffee Bean @ Jonker Street, Malacca





  For the past few weeks, it would seem that I've hit upon a blogging hiatus, really had lost touch in the 'ideas' department. Plus time was not really a friend of mine in recent times then. Anyway, my recent travels found myself scurrying through the historical streets of Malacca, rampaging through all kinds of local delicacies it has to offer.




A semi-converted antiques coffee-craven.









  As always, everyone would have rather died than trying to miss the Malacca famous chicken rice balls, or the exquisite taste of satay celup, and of course the amazing Malacca cendol. Those aside, I happen to stumble upon modernization, something of rich flavour and taste ~~ Behold, a coffee shop in the heart of Jonker Street!



Coffee-beans!





The Holy-Book-Of-Coffee!




  Few years back during my last trip here, I've not remembered seeing the front of this shop, at least that was what memory has for mii. And now there it was, RainForest Coffee Bean; it's rich aromas of neatly-served coffee, reaching out to tourists for a stop-by.











Cozy





Giant coffee-bean menu!!




  This shop was actually one that deals with business of antiques of all kinds few years back, but has now been partly converted into a coffee heaven for caffeine addicts. Of course the antiques are still on for display, business goes on as usual, but the dimension of the shop has changed. With people coming in and out, enjoying the rich taste of Arabican Coffee Beans while the antiques get a fair share of exhibition moments.










A nice stop-by for tourists!




  Now on the coffee, it claims to serve 100% Arabican originated coffee beans. And of course being a major caffeine addict, I couldn't help but to take on a warm cup of cappuccino. My friend Mei Yee decided on some macaroons to add to taste.





















  What can I say? I've tasted cappuccinos from Malaysia to Taiwan, China, Thailand, Switzerland and many more, not to say from franchised companies, so and so. And yes, as in all high-quality coffee beans, this suits my taste a lot! The perfect combo of bitterness and tinge of sweetness; without brown sugar, it by itself is an amazing stand-out I give you that, certainly worth a try!













  Oh yes, the macaroons  lovely little sweeties they are. We got 3 pieces for RM9, of purple, brown and chocolate colours. The purple one was lavender my friend said, and one bite proves it all. It is not just the taste that was exquisite, but that the sweet, flowery smell arose from each bite, certainly you could still smell that sweet aroma after gulping down one of these. For the chocolate and brown ones, well, chocolate is chocolate, no changing to that. But we were unable to identify the taste of the Mr. Brown. My friend thought it was peanut butter, nevertheless, the aroma ad taste was enough to put ones heart to content.




Little sweeties!















  Honestly, I did not try much then due to my overblown tank of wonderful foodstuff that day. Of course there are many other kinds of coffee and non-coffee based drinks here, and each and every of them perfected to suit one's taste. Would recommend the Affogato and Cafe Latte there. Rich and awesome in every aspect. Do try out the other tidbits and desserts served there too, I'm sure there would be one for the liking.
























  Overall, this really is a place to stop-by to have a quick rest after a days walk at Jonker Street, and certainly a heaven for coffee lovers. Do stop by some time, at least I would in the following weeks to come. Till then, see ya!! :)










When culture meets modernization





PS: Photos courtesy from Leong Mei Yee, and I was charged RM500 for the professional photographing!! (Just joking, well, at least I thought she was! XD )




 Products : coffee & coffee beans
 Hours : Mon-Thur - 10.00 a.m-6.00 p.m Fri-Sun - 10.00 a.m-10.00 p.m
 Phone: 06-284 0128
 Location: no.36 & 38,Jalan Hang Jebat,Jonker Street, No.36 & 38,Jalan Hang Jebat,Jonker Street,75200,Melaka,Malaysia Malacca





Signing off:

Nickel Low CJ




Thursday 2 May 2013

Some Of The Biggest Bullshits Prior GE 13

  Hello readers! So, needless to say, Malaysia is soon going to have it's General Elections for the 13th time on 5th May 2013. Lots and lots of news to pick up from, really. And of course, there are many funny and outrageous ones as well. For this post, I am sitting on the fence here, and these are a few of my picks:




1. Big crowds at Pakatan ceramah don't mean huge support


Large turnouts at Pakatan Rakyat ceramah are not an indication that Opposition parties enjoy huge support from the rakyat.

"In fact, I have my officers in the Tourism Ministry who actually tell me that they sometimes attend these ceramah to hear what the Opposition has to say.'' 

"All I want to say is that we in Barisan are not frightened of these so called mega ceramah as we have serviced our constituents and fulfilled our promises to the rakyat."


Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen @ The Star Online GE13, 2nd May 2013


Review: More flags means more support then I guess? :)





2. Cut off my ears if BN loses in Bentong


“I tell you, DAP cannot win in Bentong. Cannot win! If DAP wins in Bentong, you cut my ears and I’d jump into the Pahang river.”


Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob @ MalaysiaKini



Review: Hope he keeps by his promise, because ' BN keeps their promises made towards the citizens' mah! 





3. Bantuan Bujang 1Malaysia








Review: Pictures speak a million words!





4. Let MCA stay in government, Chinese voters urged


''MCA is naturally concern [sic] about our success or failure in this election, but we are more concern [sic] for the Chinese community because if we lose, they will also lose their voice in government.''


“MCA has always been entrusted with looking after and defending Chinese rights, thus, we believe that if we are given the mandate, MCA will work harder and produce better results.” 


Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai @ MalaysiaKini




Review: Really? I thought we long lost it years ago....





5. Heart breaker for many?







Review: Well, the Malaysian Hero is now being seen indifferently then. However it is, you decide!





6. Bangla oh Bangla!








Review: Oh so Bangla can vote? Hmmm, must be something wrong with our Sejarah (History) syllabus then, because what I learnt was only true Malaysian's can vote. Shit, what have I been learning all these years??!! 





7. Goncang Goncang!


The Election Commission (EC) stands by the indelible ink and will use it for polling this Sunday despite allegations in the social media that it can be easily washed off.








“Some of our officers forgot to shake the bottles thoroughly. As a result, there was less silver nitrate in the ink when it was applied on the index finger.” 



“The guidelines for using the ink are very clear the bottle must be shaken well and the ink applied properly on the index finger.”
“However, some of our personnel might have been under pressure due to long queues of advance voters, thus leading to some errors. We will make sure there is no such oversight on Sunday.”



EC deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar @ The Star Online





Review: So, it's because of shaking huh? Amazing theory! Anyway, a better story than Harlem Shake! (sarcasm)  :)





8. The PSY Project



Well, I give that all of you might still remember this matter though? A whooping RM3 million for a song! Wow! Bet I could get that cheaper on iTunes.








http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2013/02/03/psy-is-paid-rm3mil-for-barisan-nasional-cny-open-house/


http://nickel-low.blogspot.com/2013/02/rm3million-for-psy.html




Review: A total waste of Malaysian tax-payers money, in which they claimed that it wasn't though. Could have sworn Justin Bieber cost less than that!





9. Detain Me, Drag Me To Court

"Detain me, drag me to the court! I will still repeat my statement that (DAP adviser) Lim Kit Siang is a racist and he is indeed a racist"



"I am shocked, I have turned pale (sarcasm)...because DAP chairman Karpal Singh wants to detain me due to my revelation that DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang is a racist.''


"DAP only wants to contest in areas with a Chinese majority because they are only accepted by the Chinese and DAP's action clearly shows that they (DAP) are racist."










Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad @ MSN Malaysia news

http://news.malaysia.msn.com/elections/ge13-detain-me-drag-me-to-court-tun-mahathir




Review: Hmm, this guy as I kept on saying, is way out of his time. And calling others a racist is simply and outrageously hypocritical. Oh Dr. M, why oh why?!!! Remember May 13th??





10. Last Minute Hassle?



  Han Chiang College was given its long-awaited university college status with a RM1 million grant today. (30th April 2013). Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also announced the approval for SMJK (C) Heng Ee to build another branch in Bayan Baru. Han Chiang College had applied for the university college status several years ago.


  Meanwhile in Alor Star, Kedah, the BN government has agreed to build Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Keat Hwa 3 in the Pokok Sena parliamentary constituency.



"The government agreed to build the school because of the numerous applications from the local community and Barisan Nasional supports what we feel is best for the Chinese community." 


"We want to build this school because SMJK Keat Hwa 1 and 2 are located in Kuala Kedah and it is difficult for families here to send their children there."








Review: Hmmm, why at the last minute, and not in the whole 5 years before GE13? And sorry, we don't need Keat Hwa 3, we Keat Hwa-hans are happy with the way it is and we uphold our pride and tradition well.





11. BN supporters molested us at Najib event



Two 19-year-old students of Southern University College have claimed that they were sexually molested by several BN supporters during caretaker Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's function at their university yesterday. 








  Well, to mii it would seem that the BN supporters are mostly Mat Rempits in my point of view, useless thugs who suck off government money to wipe their dirty asses. What made things worse was this:



Southern College president Thock Kiah Wah has publicly apologised over a raucous BN function which took place on campus grounds last night. Eye-witnesses claim that BN supporters had swarmed the campus and behaved in an unruly manner, revving their motorcycle engines and storming the stage.


He initially refused demands for him to "apologise to society" but later relented.



"Yesterday, I already apologised to (the two students in private). Today I'm apologising to everyone. Today, I am apologising again. 


"Over this incident, I'm deeply remorseful. I apologise to everyone and to society. Is this okay?" he said.












Review: 

  The way this President replied, was greatly unacceptable. His attitude towards this incident strips him off his current position and demands an immediate repent on his wrong doings. 

  And where is the Prime Minister? Shouldn't he be apologizing as well? The shit-holes that came together with him should be held responsible. Nevertheless, this my dear readers, is politics in Malaysia!





12. Don't Count Your Chicks Before They Hatch



  Arrogance and overconfident, many have made remarks which in my opinion are too early to be judged. Of course though they do hold some truth within, still it is wise to keep big words to oneself before blurting them out without any idea of how things might turn into. Here are some very interesting articles:








Review: Would like to see their faces when this is over, if and only if, things don't go their way though.










  Overall as mentioned above, this post is of entertainment, knowledge with evidence-based and are of my own opinions only. If you have anymore interesting stories do post them up here. 3 days to GE 13, let's see what happens then shall we? And please, think before you vote....






Signing off: 


Nickel Low

(2nd May 2012)