Then I realized.. CNY is just round the corner.. and like really near the corner lo.. 3days left – Tomorrow will be a busy day. Saturday will be super busy too.. and Sunday will be extremely busy.

I know I’m not the only one who will be like extremely busy on these three days, with many things not prepared and bought. So, when I asked my bros and sis on the reunion dinner with our Papa and Mama who have been working so hard to raise us up, but none of us have any idea where to go. FOL!!

I suggested to them Prosperity CNY Set at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) that I was invited for food tasting by Mike, along with few other bloggers.

I felt like a VVIP when I arrived at BCCK. There were signs showing Bloggers Food Tasting at the escalator and along the way to the room we were brought to (which I didn’t manage to take pic of ) cos was late for the dinner. Sorry ah !!

So.. 1st dish is of cos Yee Sang !! Superb nice presentation

Got 财神爷 aka God of Wealth one ler.. Don’t play play.

Thing I’m looking for all the time in YeeSang, the Fresh Salmon

Before toss

After toss

Confirmed HIGH PAY, GOOD BONUS, GOOD HEALTH, BETTER CARRIER & RICH IN EVERYTHING WE WISH FOR.. HUUUAAATT AHH..

Do you realized in Wedding Dinners, normally Soup will be served after the first cold plate? Why ah? They wanna make us full so we don’t eat a lot is it? Anyways, we were then served with unlimited bowls of The Eight Treasure Dried Seafood with Fish Lips
.. and I prefer fish lips over shark fin ♥

Next, we have Braised Sea Bass with Preserved “Tong Chai”And Garlic. While others think that this dish is a bit too salty to their likings, I think the saltiness was perfect to eat along with the tender fish meat and its crunchy fish skin. ♥

Followed by Stir Fried Sea Prawn with Oriental Sauce. Eeee.. I like prawns but I don’t really eat them.

However, if you wanna find someone to peel off its skin, I don’t mind to do it for you

Then, we have Steamed Village Chicken with Red Dates and Chestnut.

I’m not a fan of chicken, nor red dates. So, when I look at this dish, I have no intention to try it at all. But after hearing compliments by the bloggers, one after another, I decided to give this dish a try.

I don’t know bout you, but I like meat that is being cooked for long, like the one cooked in soup that makes its meat fall off easily from the bone. Why? Cos I don’t have to munch for too long ma.. hahaha.. and I’m falling in love with its gravy, which can be drink as soup too.

*burp*

Excuse me.. hehehehe..

So.. for reservations, please call the prosperous numbers +6082 392888 or +6082 392688

or you can go to their Website or even their FacebookPage for more information or enquiries.

Last but not least, The happy diners

Thank you BCCK

Yesterday I did a list on Facebook on my CNY preparations >.<

Glad that one of the 8X-es is now √.. which is my hair.. hohoho.. and I’m trying to get another √ for tonight, which is my blog. People say hor, it would be better to clear the debts before the new year. So, I better clear my blogpost before the Dragon says Hello

So.. What comes to your mind when people when CNY is just round the corner? I’m sure your list is all √ √ √ √ instead of X X X X.. So, besides those in my list.. What’s more important besides grooming yourself.. cleaning your room/office.. switching your mood, etc etc..?? Of course, it’s the Reunion Dinner with the loved ones ♥

Hehehe.. Yupz.. Yee Sang, one of the most important dish during CNY. Nu Er Hong @ Pullman Kuching offers Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang which tastes really good. I’m not a fan of Yee Sang.. but the sauces in this Yee Sang were just at the right taste. Not too sweet nor sour ♥ and I had my first Yee Sang at Nu Er Hong, Pullman ♥

My all time favourite, Salmon ♥

People in the olden days do not eat like how we eat nowadays. They only eat good food during special days like CNY or Weddings or Birthdays. Suddenly I felt like I’m one of those olden days people

Why? Cos I don’t eat meat all the time. I eat vege-rice or sometimes Hopoh Luicha most of the time. No.. I wasn’t on whatsoever diet that you’re thinking. It’s just that.. I love vege more than meat.

So.. when I was served with Special “Gong Xi Fatt Chai” Two Flavours Prawns, I was .

I never liked prawns that much. I’m speechless on the taste. You gotta try it yourself.. and tell me if you love this as much as I do.. hohoho..

Next was this colourful Wok-Toss Vegetables with Fa Cai and House Made Sea Cucumber Seaweed Pumpkin Balls. My eyes went when I see this dish. LOL !!

Seeing this plate of colorful dish is just like seeing Happiness ♥

Eight Treasures Duck with Mushroom. I was aiming for the little mushrooms on top of the ducky

I’m not a fan of meat, but the ingredients in the ducky’s stomach taste heavenly delicious. This picha doesn’t do justice to the ingredients. I’m sorry for that, but trust me.. even if you’re not a ducky fan.. you will love the ingredients in it.

After all the above dishes, I was so full, as in like REALLY FULL but I just cannot resist the temptation of this Spinach Noodles Cooked with Shredded Duck Meat Bean Sprout Yellow Chive !!

How to not eat noodles when noodles is your all time favourite?? T_T
and I give 5.5/5 for this dish. Superb delicious lor. Can I have this like, everyday?

Hehehehe.. and last but not least – ♥ ♥ ♥ Desserts ♥ ♥ ♥

Girls always have another storage in the stomach for desserts.. See this !!

LOL !!

So, for reservations or enquiries on their Dragon Year Set Menu for your loved ones, please contact Pullman Kuching @ +6082 222888 or if you’re as shy as me, you can always email them @ H6332@accor.com

Oh oh.. one more.. Pic courtesy of Willie

After so many unfortunate things happened to me one after another, I’m very grateful that I’m still alive, sitting in front of my PC, finally doing a blog post that I’ve always wanted to do. Praise the Lord

Counting down to Christmas.. How many days left? Are you prepared for this meaningful day? The most important of all.. have you chosen where to have dinner with your loved ones?

The Raintree Restaurant, located at BCCK (Borneo Convention Centre Kuching). My first time there The rest of the time when I was there, I was at the main hall and I thought that is Raintree Restaurant. Noob me.

Drop your name card. Every customer is as important as their loved ones ^.^

Relaxing place to have a mug or two

Cozy

The ribbon on one of their Christmas trees.

My first time having such classy fine dining. I don’t even know how to use the cutlery till Yien taught me. Luckily no one every brought me to such classy place, else I sure make my partner paiseh. LOL! Anyways, start from the outer most set, going inwards. LOL !! Thanks Yien

For a start, we were served the Appetizer:
Blinis Tower of Lobster Medallion, Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche, paired with Warm Ravioli of Duck Confit and Pumpkin Puree.

Why the name of this dish super long one? But fret not, The Raintree Restaurant is offering Christmas Eve 5-Course Dinner, so you don’t have to say the super long names out when you place your order

and frankly speaking, I’ve never eaten such food after living for 18years on earth. Why 18? LOL . Anyways, before I put the food into my mouth.. I heard so many Hmmm.. Aaaahhh.. Wow.. sound.. I was thinking.. it must be the salmon that tastes great.. I was right.. Salmon is awesome.. but the Lobster is equally awesome ♥ ♥

Next, the Soup: Cream of Cauliflower with Colorful Peppers & Crouton.

Soup.. no matter what soup, is always my all time favourite. Feed me with soup alone and I can survive till I am old

Btw, when I had these food, I didn’t know what they were. I eat, I taste, I feel.. and only then I will find out what these food actually are. Weird I know. But I like it that way. So, for this yummilicious soup, I thought it was just normal creamy mushroom soup, but this time I was wrong. I never knew that cauliflower can be made soup. Yes, I don’t cook, so I don’t know much bout how the food are done, but who says the person who loves eating must know how to cook right?

3rd Course – Palate Refresher: Exotic Ginger-Lime Sorbet.

I was like so sakai.. I thought it was dessert time. LOL !! Told you I’ve never been to such fine dining already ma. Don’t show me that look laa.. Btw, this sorbet taste heavenly nice. Initially I wanted to have some hot ginger drink cos it was “the day of the month” when I was dining there. I’m so glad they serve this Exotic Ginger-Lime Sorbet.. The portion was just good. No period pain after taking this. Instead, can feel the warmth in the tummy

Served next was the Main Course. You can have a choice of:
#1: Slow Baked Turkey Roulade with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Oil, served with Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, Caramelized Chestnuts and Cranberry Sauce

My family doesn’t have this rule of must-eat Turkey on Christmas Day.
We normally will replace turkey with chicken, knowing that turkey is expensive and not easy to get especially on festive season like Christmas. And normally in restaurants, they sell stuffed turkey. But at Raintree Restaurant, the turkey is slow baked and is served rolled. It’s so convenient to eat it that way too. Ladies can also act gentle when eat the turkey with their loved ones.

or

for those who do not fancy turkey, there’s a #2 choice: Slow Grilled marinated Sirloin on Spicy Potato, Wilted Spinach with Blue Cheese, Buttered Carrot, Brussels Sprout sprouts and Beef Jus

I personally prefer sirloin. Love the way it is though some prefer it to be more rare. I love the way they marinate the sirloin with dates, dijon mustard, garlic, and a bit of chilli powder. ♥ ♥

and finally the Desserts:
Christmas Pudding with Raspberry White Chocolate Parfait.

One word: AWESOMELYGOOD – LOL !! One word ma right? Can side order this ah?

and do you know Parfait is a French word literally meaning “perfect” commonly employed to describe a kind of frozen dessert? Hahaha.. dunno ler.. but now you know.

We were then offered either Coffee or Tea and I chose Coffee

and say hello to Chef de Cuisine, Virginia Kedit with one of her crew.

To add on to the great fine dining, you can walk around BCCK and you’ll find the prettiest Christmas decorations I’ve seen in Kuching so far. ♥ ♥

with super cute Ruldolph .. with turkey feet?

Instead of saying I love you which doesn’t cost you a cent all the time, why not show your loved ones that you really love them by bringing them to a fine dining on Christmas Eve for an experience? It’s only RM125++ per person.

To avoid disappointment by walking in to dine, why not give them a call at +6082 392888 to make a reservation.

For those who might missed out the Christmas Eve Fine Dining Experience, don’t worry. They have other promotion going on as well.
16th-24th December: Pre-Christmas 3 Course Set Lunch/Dinner @ RM 78++
25th December: Christmas Day Buffet Lunch/Dinner @ RM78++
26th December: Boxing Day Buffet Lunch @ RM78++
31st December: New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet Dinner @ RM155++

Wishing you all a Merry Merry Christmas in advance. Hehehehe..

and now the 3rd one Ah Beng The Movie: Three Wishes aka 阿炳心想事成 !!

It was such a privilege to be able to meet Ah Beng aka Jack林德荣 and also Vivian卓卉勤 after listening to MyFM for so many years. ^.^

Canon, Sony, Tamron, Sigma and even brandless lens cap

Huge and tiny flashes

Our gadgets !! We are ready to shoot the Stars

Bloggers are ready too

KimBay stickers on my arm and also Jacq’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1″

When Jack, Vivian and Yoke arrived.. We were too excited till forgotten to snap pics of them.. But we managed to shake hands with them ler :3

Steven, the owner of KimBay Restaurant got the Stars to sign on their Kimbay tee.

and each of them got a hamper too..

Steven and Helen, the Boss and LadyBoss of KimBay, together with Jack, Vivian and Yoke.

The “Meet The Fans” session at the Spring on Sunday attracted many people, even during the press lunch at Kimbay.

Can you guess how much money spent for this movie?
Hint: 50% more than their budgeted cost.

Now, how much is the budgeted cost? Go read newspaper laa !! Hahaha..

Budgeted Cost – RM2,000,000
Actual Cost – RM3,000,000

Did that make you go Wow? Yes. It actually cost that much due to 25 accidents they had intentionally and unintentionally during the 19days of shooting. Besides that, the cost also includes 100 promotional tours in the whole Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak – and most importantly in Kuching. How many movies stars will actually come to East Malaysia? What more to say Kuching, right?

So, how can we missed the opportunity to take pictures with the Movie Stars?? Can you see Yien and I in the pic?

At first I couldn’t recognized Vivian because she looks fat on screen and also in pictures. I need to get clarifications from people around me to clarify if she’s Vivian She looks great in person

The Press table. The bloggers were the kehlehfeis of the day

Probably because we don’t jot down the important points the main characters were saying. But then again.. We memorized in our head ma.. huhuhu.. I want that souvenir from Ah Beng !! Ah Beng pilih kasih T_T

and oh ya.. what surprises me during the press interview was Jack and Vivian can speak pretty good English and Jack can actually speak pretty good Mandarin too. I know Vivian all this while can speak pretty good Cantonese and Mandarin but Jack who always act speaking funny Mandarin can actually speak fluent Mandarin too. O.O

AhBeng and AhYien

Siaw Hui !!!! Only got to see her recently at ING events after we stopped our swimming lessons with our coach Jason, introduced by Kevin

Everyone wants to take picture with AhBeng !~

Helen.. the only person who encourages me to go gym.. ♥

Jacq, felt proud after Jack, Vivian, Yoke and the director of the movie signed on her Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1″ casing

Us as main, the stars as sub.. LOL !!

Met new friend, Elly Sorry for the 38 jokes even though we first met

Wootz.. thanks Jacq for the pic

Camwhore with my phone Love these girls

We were served several dishes that afternoon. Too bad Yien, Jacq and I had our brunch at the food court earlier on.. else we could finish all the food there

Signature Egg Tarts

Fried Rice

Sio Bee aka Siu Mai

Must try their Butter Chicken.. Super delicious. I’m such a good person I don’t tempt you with the pic of Butter Chicken. (but actually, I don’t know why I cannot find pics of butter chicken. LOL!)

A very HUGE thank you Allen for extending the invitation. Thanks Steven, Helen and Kim Bay for the opportunity to meet Jack, Vivian, Yoke and the Director of Ah Beng The Movie: Three Wishes

Oh.. To those who want to watch this movie, it will only be released on 19th January 2012.

Can you believe even Ah Beng and friends haven’t watch the movie themselves until the movie is released on cinema?? The Director want to keep them suspense. LOL !! Good one Director.

JiunJie is ready

The-camera-alert Woei Kee

Since there is no breakfast provided by our place, we went out to hunt for food.. and we stopped at Joma Bakery Cafe.

and Wow.. they have branches at:-
Hanoi, Vietnam:
#22, Ly Quoc Su, Hoam Kiem
#54, To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho

Vientiane, Laos:
- near Nam Phou, downtown
- Phonthan Road (near watertower)

and also the one we were at in Luang Prabang is on the main street, near post office and it began operation this year. Lucky us

Don’t be fooled by not-delicious-looking pizza pic.

These pizza are actually very very nice.

Everyone was looking at the very colorful blackboard price lists on what to order.

Aiyer.. Sexy pieces of art hanging on the wall.

Breakfast ordered.

#1: Raisin Twist @ 12,000kip = about RM4.80

#2: Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup @ 18,000kip = about RM7.20

#3: Breakfast Burrito @ 26,000kip = about RM10.40

JiunJie & Shirley’s amounted 56,000kip, which is about RM22.40

Since this place is a bit expensive for budget travellers, we ordered a bit here and there and share among ourselves. Shall hunt for local food later.

#4: Bagel & Egger @ 26,000kip

Not sure if we were hungry that time or.. this Bagel & Egger is really nice

One good thing about here is that they accept other currencies, like USD and THB.

#5: Pizza Pepperoni @ 21,000kip

#6: Coffee @ 16,000kip, about RM6.40 ler.. but it is refillable, as many times as you want.. and *ahem*.. Since this glass of Kopi O is so expensive, Woei Kee shared it with us and got it refilled

Shirley enjoys her American breakfast in Joma

Our total damage for breakfast at Joma Bakery Cafe was 145,000kip O.O

Group picha of us in Joma Bakery Cafe, where Shirley and I trying to do the love shape but failed big time

More group picha with my GreenBein, which has wide angle.. hohoho..

I didn’t read this article, but somehow.. the huge words – A Slice Of Heaven, reminds me of Rachel

So, after we’ve done with our first round of food in the morning, we went to explore the city.. and this signboard caught our attention. “Please Cover Your Body. No Bare Chests. No Bikini Tops.”

We went into the alley next to Joma Bakery Cafe.. and noticed that there were actually many more guesthouses along this alley.

Everyone’s hyper after breakfast

If you’re not on a budget trip, you can always opt to stay at New Daraphet Villa. I believe it’s air-conditioned and they got pretty good service.

Tourists looking at the menu. I guess they were looking for place for breakfast.

Wow !!

and guess what. This Oudom Souk Guest House, the room is air-conditioned.. with 2 single beds, a tv and own bathroom costs only 40,000kip per head !!! and SpicyLao charged us 35,000kip for dome for 8person, fans and open shared bathroom.

We were so going to move here the next day.. Hohoho. So take pics sin.

Walked along other alleys to check on other guesthouse

Camwhore pic to annoy you all

Along the alley, we bumped into this little cutie.

He had hard time stabilize himself.

and we were being evil, we didn’t help him.. but to take pics of him

Correction: Not WE, but THEM, my evil friends

LOL !! Look at that Woei Kee.. Very camera-alert

Wahahaha !! Love my camera

Everywhere I go, I snap

and.. what’s even better than to have cold drinks to chill ourselves

with Fruit Shake at standard price of 5,000kip per glass. That’s only like RM2 per glass. Dai dou lang lor !!

Eeeeee.. what’s Woei Kee pointing at?

Poor 山猪.. Wild boar

The posers !!

Now.. What’s this??

Me taking pic of See Mun taking pic of us

The local ladies are very hardworking. Most of the places, especially the food and drinks stalls are operated by the ladies. Where are the men?

The camera-alert duo

See.. who is looking at the camera again

and again..

The locals’ mini kitchen and they use charcoal to cook.

They were shy when they see me snapping pics of them.

Why is there a hole in each of their red brick?

and while walking.. we accidentally found Lao Lao Garden that we wanted to go the previous night

Forever ready and smile to the camera.

Hahaha.. funny when I look at myself

Drink Like A Fish, For A Price of Water..

Alcohol drinks for alcoholics like… Woei Kee

A little message from SimplyLao. I love it how the locals write English. It’s very entertaining at times

This is how the Lao Lao Garden looks like during day time.

Woei Kee got ignored by See Mun and Jiun Jie.. hahahaha !! They love my camera more than they like yours

When I said 123.. I don’t mean.. Oneeeee.. Twoooo… Threeeeee then snap.. These evil travelmates of mine know how fast my 123 is.. so they’re always prepared.. except Shirley too slow for my camera this time

Another failed love-shaped by me and Shirley

Great Food, Great Fun. Like No PLASE Else on Earth .. ha.ha.ha.

Simple Map of that little place.

Random

I love my pics being blurred. Hohoho..

I syiok sendiri in front.. Shirley syiok sendiri at the back

I iz cute

The two SH

I take pic of Jiun Jie take pic of Shirley

I kinda like the idea of this staircase.

Not knowing where we were heading to. Just walk, snap and enjoy.

Little landslides but it’s very common here.. So the locals are used to it..

The guys brought all the running tees to Laos

There are houses on top there !!

I believe this is the Mekong River as drawn in the simple map

Wath Thammothayaram Thamsouvannakhouha. What does it mean ah?

Kelson & Shirley

Gonna check out the place.

The posers !!

Up Up and Up ~

and Up and up..

JJ coming from the back.. hahaha.. sounds so wrong.

so high up but still haven’t reached the place

finally.. teeheehee..

Kelson with the dragons.

taking pic of them taking pic

Mekong River’s color almost the same with Sarawak River.

Me ~

Imprint of Buddha’s Foot !!

So huge ~

..

Shirley’s signature pose when she was in Laos.. so I follow also

with See Mun

Errr.. Woei Kee.. behave.. this is holy place

The guys.

The girls.

The foursome. Hahaha !!

Err.. why I take this pic ah?

The holy ones

Signage..

Donation please.

Eeee.. what’s down there?

The busybody me, went down to have a look

Ooohh.. another holy place hidden behind the stones.

There is advantage of being short.. Now you all tall people, don’t jealous of me cos I don’t have to bend to walk in there

Place to rest?

20,000kip per pax to go up another level to see Prathat Choms.

Kip kip..

It’s about RM8 per pax to go up there.. Is it worth our money?

I think I still have the tickets

Oohh..

Sleeping Buddha is Tuesday Buddha.

Thursday Buddha

Legs so long also not good. Easier to fall down. Hahaha !!

Gong.

Waaaaah ~

Huge

I’m kinda interested to know histories about the Buddha.. Why is He called Sleeping Buddha?

Woei Kee

See Mun

with her Yoga poses.

Eeeee..

O.o Need to go up again?

Walking up slowly..

The Kiasu ones

Sub 2 runners?

View of the place from where JJ stood in the previous pic.

I’m so high up in the sky

Are we there yet?

The hardworking ants. Just like me. #1 who reached the top. hohoho.

#2.. Run Shirley Run !

Obviously #3

Antique !!

The bullets are so huge !!

Still haven’t seen that 3 who were too slow from behind. Hahaha !!

Luang Prabang Airport?

and I think Sarawak River is cleaner

Shirley, with her yoga pose.

Me, with my Idunno pose

See Mun, with her signature yoga pose.

Kelson’s signature pose.

Woei Kee, with not-his-signature pose. LOL !!

JJ, also not his signature pose.

Hahaha.. this pic looks funny eh.

The couple.

Posing or getting ready?

Wahahaha.. Super love this pic to maaaax

Thanks to this sweet couple from Australia who helped us took our group pictures with few cameras. Very sweet couple.

So sweet till butterfly also likes him.

We were at same level as the aeroplane ler.. Scary !!

Random

Going down is so so so much easier.

This person sure don’t know how to march one

Fat !!

Better angle !

JJ !!

See Mun, so much faster than the 2 runners behind her

Almost reach the ground. Hohoho.

Nice ~

Girl selling souvenirs.

Kelson tried to bargain with her.


Tip: If you think the price is not what you want, just say NO firmly to the seller.. else you’ll be bugged all the way till you might need to run 10km to avoid her. Hey. I’m not kidding. Kelson was bugged by this young girl from the staircase till few streets away ler.. till See Mun or Shirley suggested to him to run 10km and he’ll be free.

Stories of the Mekong.

Wahaha.. He’s not ready

Out of kip !

I didn’t even know we were at bank. Noob me.

The best rates we can get along the street. 1baht for 260.99kip

Siao !

Foreign exchange rates

Sugarcane ~

The weather was so hot ~

Waiting for few glasses of sugarcane.. hohoho.

and I got mine

We’re leaving SpicyLao for a better place elsewhere. hohoho.

It so happened that the owner of SpicyLaos had a party in the house for his newborn baby. All are invited.

and we were served these food. Love the curry

What was See Mun so excited about?

Woei Kee joined the locals for some fun.

Cute little kid.

Why are kids so innocent??

The Angmohs

and Woei Kee joined them.

Hahahaha.. See Mun so evil

It’s time to say ByeBye to SpicyLaos Backpackers. We had fun. But we wanna explore more at the other side

The backpackers ~

One, two, three, four, five, six.. Eh.. how come got extra one?

Woei Kee is smarter for bringing a trolley bag

Our new room. Hohoho.. The four singles in one room. Air conditioned, with attached bathroom for only 40,000kip per pax. So much more convenient and so cooling compared to SpicyLaos. But this is not the one with TV that I mentioned earlier on. But still.. we love it. Can even dry our clothes out there ler..:D

But something bad happened to my GreenBein I was cameraless after that

My Sony DSC-TX5 becomes a vibrator It was hot. I didn’t know what I should do with it

Went to google and was shocked to know that this is actually very common for Sony’s camera. All I need to do is to bring over to Sony Centre and tell them the problem.. and they’ll put greese on it. But I’m in Laos. Where to find Sony Centre

For self reference:
1) Woei Kee‘s Album