Alex is  a BIG FANS of Chicken Rice, and I believe MIRI has a lot of great Chicken Rice.

There’s a few outlet in Miri serving great taste of Chicken Rice, but to own preference, I think the one at 9696 are great enough to meet our standard.

9696 cafe is located at Pelita Commercial Centre,  the corner lot at the cross road.

Or if you are more familiar with Hot Cross Bun Bakery shop, it’s just opposite them.

Ah B Hainam Chicken Rice is the one we’re hunting for..

If we were not mistaken, Ah B was the one previously helping at  Seng Guan Cafe and the previous owner had moved to Sabah. So I think he did inherit his recipe and carry on the business by his own.

The price range were very reasonable with the great aroma of the rice, and the great portion of the chicken meat.

Chicken Thigh Rice for RM4 .

Chicken Breast Meat RM3.50

All the rice comes with a small bowl of soup, Chicken Feet + Peanut.

This is how the portion looks like.   Very reasonable price for RM3.50 only right? I told you….   and I *heart* the chilies so much!

Okay, out of topic a bit. Other than the chicken rice stall, the noodles were great too. I would highly recommend you to try out the Dumpling Soup from the noodle stall.

Memang Boleh!

Chicken Rice: Rm3.50
Dumplings: Rm3.50

Everything seems so reasonable eh!

You must try okay..

I can’t recall how many times I’ve been to Excapade Sushi, but I know it’s uncountable. For Mirians, that could be the only choice of weekend escape and to enjoy some food that is worth to travel so far.

Some of my friends who live in KL always wonder, why do Mirians always spent time going to Brunei just for Sushi, for them, Brunei is so FAR. For us, Brunei is just 30-40 minutes drive to the nearest town (Kuala Belait).

Talk of conveniences, if it’s not because of the ASEAN Bridge that connects Miri & Brunei, we won’t be going there that often.Some how the the toll fee is RM10 per way. There’s one more toll before entering Kuala Belait, that charge BND $3 one way. Counting on the toll fees itself, Plus & Minus the petrol, I think roughly we need to spend at least RM50 for 1 vehicles. =)

Okay. Now talk about the 2011 Review for Excapade Sushi. It’s not something we’re HAPPY to know.

1. First.
Yeah, they have new menu again. Looks very nice. And I have trouble looking for the menu pictures. Teeheehee.. =)

2. Second.
About the food. Taste is still as great as before. Lot’s of varieties compare to Sushi King in Malaysia. Ya, we have 1 Sushi King in Miri.

3. Third.
Talk about the portion. Here comes the BAD one.

This picture is taken from the menu. It’s not for illustration purpose. It meant to be so big portion. But that is the past. Not in the present. Hmm!

The Salmon Sashimi we had, is slightly thinner than what it used to be.

And also the scallops. Half of the size it used to be!

4. Fourth.
Service. I understand that their business flow is keep on increasing. If you did not make your booking, don’t wish to get a sit. It’s always not enough waitress to attend all the customers. Especially like us who need to keep on ordering, refilling and questioning about the orders.

Talk of Booking. I have KB’s branch no. Please save it to your phone book
Excapade Sushi KB Branch Contact No: +673 3333 993

New Tryings :
My friends are all big fans of Excapade. I think the whole menu has tried out by them.

This time I get to try this sizzling beef. Marinated Beef with asparagus.

Enjoy the self cooking, with a small cooking wok.

My friend is a good cook right?

And we even use the remaining butter to fry the Salmon. It’s quite a waste tho..

The fried seafood noodle. Sorry I don’t know the actual japanese name for all the dish.
But it taste very good, but I warn you, it’s not cheap. Hahaha~

To keep their business flow increasing, probably the management should do some improvement on the portions and service.

We spent roughly BND$20 per person that day.

Overall, from my own point of view, Excapade Sushi is still doing quite well by looking at the number of branches keep growing. It’s always a great place for the weekend short escape and to gather with family and friends

I don’t like noodles, but I heart Pan Mee.
I don’t like noodles, but I heart Maggie Mee.
You get what I’m talking here?

What I wanna say here is, actually there’s a lot of noodle type in the market, some are made of flour and some are wheat and even vege!

Basically, selections in Miri are very limited. For instance, Pan Mee, I could only name out 2 places which is consider GOOD.
1. Happiness Cafe at Boulevard
2. Hai Ma Cafe at Pelita

The one I had today, at Happiness Cafe located next to Eon Bank and Am Bank.

It’s always FULL house every morning, especially the weekends. There’s nothing much offering here, other than noodle still noodles. Errm, of course different type of noodle. So of course, their signature dish would be their mushroom pan mee. The classic type.

1 glass of Chinese Tea Peng and 2 bowl of Pan Mee and waited for 15-20 mins. Take it or leave it if you can’t wait. Cos a lot of people are still waiting for your seat!

Apa boleh buat, you want to eat or not?
If want, duduk diam diam and wait la. Don’t aji ajo!
But normally if they are not busy, they are actually quite fast!

Finally the noodle is here.
You know wat, their portion is really “si beh a lot!”
Believe me, I can’t finish it alone.

This is the dry pan mee.

It’s not consider as Special Pan Mee, but this are very classic type, and they don’t serve you the dried chili powder. I always go for the soupy type, cos I love adding up the chili sauce into it.

And now looking at this picture, I would say, since not so special, why so many people go there leh? I also puzzle how to answer you. Maybe you could help me to get the answers?

I swear, KFC is only good in it’s chicken. When it comes to seafood, its always quite disappointing. Dear Mr. Colonel, I think you better stick with the chickens.

I understand in this very competitive food industries, you need to bring something NEW to the market. And bear in mind, for the everything you did will be very high expectations from the consumers. Just like me!

My friend, William, was telling me that he want to have his chap goh meh dinner at KFC. I was like, HAR? Why? Okay, that’s because his family had celebrated earlier so he says he might want to try out the new Fish Donut.

Okay, to my curiosity, and my “tamjiak-ness” , we had our late dinner last night at KFC. Actually I don’t like to dine at KFC especially in Miri.

Reasons why I don’t like to dine in:
1. It’s not comfy
2. The floors and tables are very oily
3. Most of the old outlets, have some strange odor, I can’t stand it.
4. Aircond not cold. *Bintang Megamall* outlet.

Enough. But I will still eat KFC, cause I can’t deny, their chicken is really finger licking good! Mostly, I tapao-ed.

But last night we dine in.
This is what we ordered :

1 set of Fish Donuts Combo
2 piece of chicken
1 large coleslaw

Total: RM 25.65
And I did not realize of the 6% govt tax. Pain pain pain , eating fast food so expensive!

Okay. So why I badly criticize on the fish donuts.
Again.
1. You look at my combo, compare to diner plates, it took off the buns, and replace with the donuts, but I have to pay more.
2. The donuts are so pity small, it’s one off bite.
3. The donuts taste like ordinary fish nuggets.
4. If by ala carte, the donut cost RM 1.12 not inclusive of TAX

See..

Okay la. I’m “kiamsiap”. I admit.

I’m not a big KFC fans but I will still support for the next new menu. =) Looking forward !

I feel quite sick today, maybe I’m lack of sleep, and my meals routine all mess up after going here and there one whole day. It’s 3pm, and that’s the best time for tea time. We suddenly recall of this place, Sin Wan Delight Rojak or the local Miri people call it Petronas Rojak. Why? Cos it’s located right beside Petronas Petrol Station near to Bintang Commercial Center, Miri. =)

I would say, it’s finally, at last, we manage to eat here. Alex and I have been trying to eat here for several times since December last year. They were close for renovation, which is about 1 month. Right after a few weeks of business, they are close for a few weeks again for chinese new year celebrations. OMG.  I think the owners purposely took this chance for vacation, or else with their business volume, its impossible for them to have a good rest.

But who are the one who suffer? The Customers.

I’m lucky, I manage to grab a table, and that’s right after someone stand up and i took the place. At first I thought the owner might wants to renovate into an aircond place. But from what I observe, they did not do much changes, even the tables are still the same. I really can’t understand, what’s so big construction that need to close for so long. Hmmm… but nevermind, they are re-open now. Hurray. This is really the voices from most of the Mirians. How do I know? Because the I Love Miri City admin is on duty la.

Alex is busy updating to the I Love Miri City page in facebook, and lots of people commented they miss the foods here and want to come over later.

This is actually something I recall of old school, something that you will always tempted to have it especially in a hot sunny day.  If you asked if this is one of the specialty in Miri, I could proudly say YES!

In Sarawak, we called this Chendol, but it’s slightly different than those in Melaka, cos we have different type of ABC Chendol selling at RM2.60 per bowl.

The one on the left,  normal chendol with milk or santan. Quite similar to the one in Melaka just that the taste of Gula Melaka is lesser.

The one I had is Special (right), what so special?

Cos it consist of 1ONE pc of Longan, Jagungs, The green balls should be Sago, Red Agar Agar , Black is Grass Jelly and add in red syrups and milk then it is call SPECIAL. Somehow I think chendol taste better.

Apart of Chendol, the most important menu would be the Rojak. Sarawak Rojak is made of fruits with the mixture with prawn paste.  Other than rojak, we also have 2 more specialties, which is Sotong Kangkong and Cucur Udang Mix. Both are dip with prawn paste too.

The generous amount of sauce and peanuts makes the food even greater! RM8 for the smallest portion.

Then this is cucur udang mix with Yam, Tauhu and Sweet Potatoes. This must be eaten when its still HOT. RM5 for smallest portion.

When the bills come, i expect it to be less than RM15 cos we ordered for the smallest portion for 2 person.  The price listed on the signboard are ranging from RM4.  Somehow the actual amount came out was RM18.20.

For me, its consider quite expensive. It’s just an afternoon tea for 2 person and its already cost RM18.20. But Alex says its reasonable cos the portion is acceptable. Nothing to complain, everything is hiking, as long as the food is delicious, all the consumers are willing to pay for it.

For those who has been waiting for their reopen, quickly go grab your seat now!

Not sure if everyone still in the mood of Love, it has been few days after the Valentines Celebration.
Its just another ordinary day for me and alex due to our tight working schedule, busy with the new house chores, and almost neglected on the Vday. To my own surprise, i did not request him to get me pressie this year, and I did not expect him to celebrate it grandly. In fact, I’m just hoping for a simple dinner and a relax moment. I mean , Stress Free moment.

Alex bring me to the my favourite shop, dessert master for an afternoon tea.  Don’t worry, they did not hike the price just for Vday.

I had sesame paste, He had melon “xi mi lu” and the prawn fritters.  It only cost us RM11.

But of course that’s not how we celebrated the Vday la.. Alex did try to look up for a few restaurant, but end up I still opt for not so grand way to celebrate the Vday with him.

We made a booking at Citrus which they have the Valentine Set Dinner for RM90 per couple. The price is consider very reasonable for the food it serve, and the environment it provide. Save RM100 compare to our initial plan.

Luckily we did made the booking, or else I would be ended up no seat. It is expected to be fully booked everywhere. And the funny thing is, the environment is so packed, even if i wanna say some mushy mushy words i also worry the guy next table might heard our conversation.

In case you need their number , Citrus Miri Phone Number : 085-430554

This is the first time I celebrate my Vday at Citrus.  It’s also been quite sometime since I last visited this place.  Looking at the menu, nothing much to complain for the price it offered.

1st, they serve us the Fruit Mocktail. Red = Love.

2nd, here comes the oxtail soup.  Hmm, not to my own preference but its edible.

And then… we have to wait and wait for the main course to be served. Probably they just want us to spent sometime chit chatting with the loves one. But I can see from everyone’s face, they are tired of waiting. :[

Finally, 8pm the main course were served.

I could foresee if they play Cooking Dash, for sure the waitress cannot meet their goal. It’s such a busy night, but there’s only 3 waitress on duty, which is include of Cashier.

I had the Mix Grill, oh I heart the Sausage.
Other than that, it’s consider average.

Alex had the Teriyaki Salmon.
The portion is consider generous, but I think he says the Salmon could be fresher.

8.30 pm dessert was served.

I love this plate of Ice Cream served with Strawberries. This my favourite among all the dish.

9pm.  Done Dinner.

Thank you Mr. Ling for the meal, it was a great meal. So in return, I tell him, I’m going to bring him for RELAX…

Hehe… What Kind of Relax?

*Evil Laugh*

Ya, I brought him to Thai Border. A heaven for all, includes men and women.

This is actually a reflexology center, where they provide Thai Massage service. I come here quite often, it runs by a few Philiphino. Reasonable price RM45 per hour, RM 65 for 1 1/2 hours. If you’re interested, do call them up for booking. Trust me, there’s no hanky panky things happened here. =)

Thai Massage Phone Number: 0168781096

I  guess you would never think of going for a massage on a V day right?  For me, it’s A simple, but meaningful Vday that I’ve spent with my love one.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

An earlier celebration for Valentines? Or still in the mood for Chinese New Year.

Although the Valentines is just around the corner, but this has never been a special day for me. Somemore it falls on working day, I worry it would end up like any other “ordinary day”.  Alex and I plan to dine out, somehow, the packages offer are all “blood sucking”, not to say the roses price,  RM10 for 1 rose consider being kind to you already!

I think everyday would be my valentines as long as both the lovers could stay together happily, right or not?

Okay.. don’t talk about Valentines first, I’m still hoping to go out for romantic dinner with him =)

Today we went out to Pizza Hut Miri for lunch break. Initially I though of going there for the 3-5 tea break special, but I was told those offers are no longer valid.Okay, since no more offer, then opt for the new menus, which has been heavily broadcast over everywhere..

The RING of Fortune… or I call it Pizza of Fortune.

This is something like prosperity pizza, turning the pizza into the Gold Coin’s look, wait, that’s the tactic, not the real things happen!

As usual, Pizza Hut service in Miri is very slow and poor in everything.

1st,  2 creamy soup served.

Luckily, this time they are willing to give me the Cheese Powder! Hey.. They always cheat saying its out of stock but I’m seeing it around even though they say NO! Argh!

Super Happy with my soup.. I’m very hungry bebeh…

Then come the breadstick, but they serve garlic bread, that cut into 4. WTH!? No photos cos it will spoil the overall looks of my blog post! Hahaha..

Follow by the drinks, which is suppose to be 2 glass of “Revive” but ended up 1 sprite and 1 Pepsi…. I did not make special request oh!!

Nehmind…. It’s almost 4pm.. I’m veli hungry, where’s my PIZZA?!?!

I asked the waiter politely, and he replied me politely too ..”Tunggu ah….”

Finally Pizza is served. Well.. wat’s more to say, pictures shown are always for illustration purpose. I know… but at least make it looks more like a “GOLD COIN” la… Where got Fortune liao le?

It’s Okay la.. If I never try, I never know, although I always say no next time to Pizza Hut, but there’s always be a NEXT time. Why? Cos that’s the only PIZZA franchise in Miri other than the local brands. Arrgh I hate it!

Bah, don’t worry, although it looks bad, but I love the generosity of Cheese inside th pizza. The special thing about this pizza, the crunchiness is actually came from cornflakes! It smell nice too~

This aint gonna be my Valentines Lunch! Haha, will post up again for what I had on my Valentines.

Happy Weekend! <3

The greatest pleasure to be in Sibu is to enjoy all the good food.

In noodle house, you will find greater varieties of local food, such as kampua, laksa , kompia and etc. They are the noodle specialist, and I can’t deny that the many kinds of noodle really make me Slrrrp Slrrp the whole bowl. Especially their newly introduced Sizzling Kampua! Never heard of it? Let my picture tell you the story =)

For Beef Lovers, then this imported NZ Pepper Beef could be your choice.

Sizzling Kampua – Sambal Calamari & Prawn
The homemade Sambal plus the fresh seafood, makes perfect!

The noodle set comes with drink, and I got the Milo Godzilla. Roarrrrrrrrrrrr… the generous amount of Milo powder on top of one big scoop of Ice Cream.

And who says Kuching’s Laksa is the best? I think noodle house’s laksa can compete as well.

QQ noodle soup, in spicy gravy… the yolks had tell you how delicious it is.

Although in Noodle House, who are specialized in Noodle, but other than noodle, their snacks are doing very well too.

I love the kompia, with minced meat inside.

And the roti…

And of course , the dessert..

Hahahaha, do you agree with me that all the food above looks really delicious?
If happen that you are visiting Sibu, then try to hunt for Noodle House loacated at No 2B (Ground Floor) Lorong Laichee 1. Sibu.

Oppps, or maybe you would like to be their fans in the FB?

If you have been there, do let me know what’s your feedback and recommend me your favorite dish! I promise, I will try it out during my next visit.