Halal茶餐厅

Went to City Square Mall for dinner tonight with Jeff and Raymond. Jeff recommended the Italian restaurant on B2. The restaurant has a reasonable spread of food and you could have unlimited drink (in a glass).

We had chicken wings, escargots, pizza, seafood chowder and pork & sausage steak! It was a good meal! Better still, it was free! Raymond paid! Why, he was late!

Decided to got to the Street Cafe (街头茶餐厅）for desserts. Realised that the cafe did not have cake, went over to BreadTalk (面包讲话）to get a cake. While waiting for Derrick to join us, the manager of the cafe told us that we could not bring in any food that has pork, lard, or wine as the cafe is going to be Halal certified. Halal茶餐厅？？？？！！！！！ Interesting!

Anyway, it was just a ''normal'' cake and we got to sing Jeff 'Happy Birthday'.... the evening ended well... the company was fun!


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I Finally Did it

It has been on my mind for a while....... I guess I was still not ready and tried to find excuse not to do it. Then, I decided that I should not delay it anymore. I fixed the appointment on 26 Aug and went ahead with it.

I finally did it!


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Really Refreshing!

Many years back, I stumbled upon this delicious drink (the one in the centre) and I tried finding it in Singapore but in vain. It was really refreshing!

All the trips to Hong Kong, I would always stop at supermarkets or 711s to get a bottle or two back to the hotel.

The latest trip, I literally have about 3 - 4 bottles of it everyday! The weather was extreme and the drink was a refreshing relief!

柑桔 and 柚子 are the best........ try them, if you have the opportunity!

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HONG KONG Birthday Celebration

12 Aug

Diana's on MC .... oh dear! Got to get someone else to cover my duties...

12noon and I should be leaving but still in office...... need to go over to Tiong Bahru to get some stuff before going back to change, grab my luggage and off to the airport!

The flight was rather packed, on a Thursday afternoon! Many people travelling! At the HKG airport, it was very crowded! The immigration queue was extremely long! Have no fear, I have the HKFVC! I do not have to queue! Fantastic!

The luggage was out quickly and soon I cleared custom and into the arrival hall. I was looking out while coming out as I had a feeling that Stephen would be at the airport...he was! He called me earlier just when I got off the plane and though he said that he would wait at the hotel, I had a feeling he was actually at the airport instead. I was right!

After dropping off the luggage at Largos, we went over to 富临 to meet up with Derrick for dinner - steamboat. Just a quick dinner before we headed back to the hotel...... I was just too tired.......

Could not sleep and decided to go out for a walk..in the middle of the night...and ended up with a burger and hot chocolate from Mac's!

13 Aug

This morning program was to go to Stanley for shopping....my favourite polo shirt shop. Went over to Exchange Square Bus Terminal at Central to catch bus 260 to Stanley.

The temperature was about 36 degrees! Managed to buy a few polo shirt before making our way back to Wan Chai for lunch with Louisa at 富临. We had tim sum lunch at which was packed during lunch hours! After lunch, we thought of going to the food fair at the convention centre but decided to skip that. Went to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry over to Kowloon star ferry terminal. Went for some window shopping at the Harbour City and sipped gourmet coffee at City Super before back to hotel to rest (escape from the hot weather!)

Went to Wally for a drink (and met some friends) before going over to Central for dinner - Japanese Buffet Dinner! Met up with Herman and Stanley at the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.This restaurant has 2 sittings and we took the one at 8:30pm.The place was small but packed. Derrick came over after work. We had lots to eat and plenty to chat!

14 Aug

Was to meet up with Frankie and Wallace for lunch at 德兴...... Was invited to go Ocean Park with Herman & Stanley but declined due to prior appointment. Great to catch up with F&W and great lunch too! After lunch, Frankie invited us to join them for karaoke and we gladly accepted (beats going anywhere outside!). Frankie , Wallace & Stephen sung very well throughout and I managed to catch up on my beauty sleep as well! Hahahahaha.

Though I did not sing,it was fun watching them having a great time! After karaoke, they brought me to a wanton noodle shop to try the noodle. the theory about the 猫山王 durian applies..... it was not as good as 龙记, though。

Went back to the hotel to freshen up before meeting up with Eddy, Simon, and the couple for hotpot dinner at HIPOT......yes, steamboat again! This time, it's individual pot with your own stock base. It was kind of interesting as you get to try each other's pot! We had lots to eat and by the time most of us were up to our throat, Stephen was still eating away! Great appetite! It was really fun! The gang was so kind to present me with a birthday cake....so touched.......

After dinner, I had to go over to MongKok for my next appointment....really busy!

15 Aug

Went for a movie this morning over at Harbour City. When we did online reservation, the cinema was rather full. However, when the show started, we were the only 2! By the time it finished , there were only 5 patrons! Hmm.....7th month...did I miss seeing the crowd.......?????????

Went over to Hong Kong to try and buy red packets (with surname) for Joanne. Unfortunately, the shop closed on Sunday. Went over to a famous noodle and porridge shop for lunch. The wanton noodle was quite good, similar to 龙记. After lunch, we went over to Derrick's shop and then to high tea (cake n coffee/tea) nearby.

Back to hotel to rest before going over to for dinner at 稻香. After some discussion, we decided to have steamboat with some side dishes! Frankie & Wallace, Raymond & Michael and also Ming were all there. We had a great time catching up or rather they had a great time chatting about opera and movies!

Went for a stroll along the esplanade before ending up eating ice cream at Haagen Dazs

16 Aug

It's my Birthday today! Got up, checked out, went over to Central to get the red packets and then checked in the luggage at Central station. Went over to Crystal Jade for lunch, bought some locals snacks before taking the Airport Express Train to the airport.

Got back around 7:30pm and had to rush back, took a shower before meeting up with the gang for dinner at Blk 169. Gerald, Jay, Derrick, Raymond, Wong & Tony , Albert and Small Ben came to buy me dinner. Small Ben even "cook'' bird nest drink for me! So kind of him.....

By the time we finished, I was really tired......

The trip has been a tiring one.. I guess I was already tired out before flying off to HKG. With the hot weather, I did not spend much time moving around. I just wanted to spend the time with that someone special....... and I did...that's the most important.

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Korean BBQ

Met up with Raymond for dinner. Decided to have Korean at Centrepoint - Crystal Jade Korean BBQ Restaurant. Have been here a few times ......
www.crystaljade.com/CrystalJadeKoreanChickenBBQ.htm

The buffet spread was rather limited..... you get a small spread of appetisers first and a bowl of ginseng chicken soup. Then, you can order the meat, seafood, rice, soup, vege, etc. As this is ala carte buffet, the staff would bring the food to the table. The seafood pancake was delicious! The 秋刀鱼was also good! The meats were average and limited in variety, and the fried rice and special rice - can skip!

The theory about once you have tasted 猫山王durians, you really would not want to try the rest....because you have already tasted the best, is a proven theory!

Having tasted the korean BBQ at Katong Village, the dinner tonight certainly could not match! Though the restaurant at Katong Village is very simple in deco, the food speaks for itself!

Even before we finished, we decided that we would not come again! We are definitely going to Katong Village again, soon!

This dinner is to celebrate Raymond's birthday in advance as he would be flying off for holiday tomorrow! Safe n enjoyable trip! Dont forget our souvenirs!

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A Tiring Saturday

Coming 11am and I was still on my way to the custom. Alan was also on his way to the custom and managed to get a lift from him. Raymond, for once, was early....afraid to be the one having to pay for meals...hahahahaha!

Though the custom was cleared, the crowd waiting for bus was crazy! Simply too crowded! After squeezing through, we finally managed to get on board. Cleared the first hurdle but the jam was just as bad.

Finally got into JB and Alan needed to have something to eat...for breakfast. Though it was noon, we went over to OLD TOWN for 'breakfast'. Alan ordered Nasi Lemak, bread and 2 glasses of iced coffee. Yes, that's his breakfast! Raymond had tom yam noddle soup which I had my favorite half boiled eggs.

After breakfast at City Square, we took a cab ride over to our favourite Bak Kut Teh's place. Alan reminded me not to order too much......I ordered the usual amount and guess what? We finished everything!

At the massage place, Alan was too full that he was too sleepy to stay awake. I somehow felt very tired but could not sleep. Though the foot reflex was good, I felt very tired....... Raymond had a different masseur and he said it was "painful".

Last stop was back at City Square where we had some drinks & desserts before they went to the factory outlet to buy some stuff.

We got back early...somehow I felt very tired.......just very tired...



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