DESSERTS

Finally a place for me to indulge my cravings for sweet stuff. Even though Hargen daaz, Baskin Robins or Ben & Jerry aren't here, Desserts will do for now to satisfy my sweet tooth. They have over 20 flavours to choose from and some of it are of exotic nature like pandan, semboi and banana. The texture are creamy and full of flavours. They will be having three outlets in Kuching namely Boulevard, tHe Spring and Green Heights. Drop by next time to curb your cravings for sweet sweet stuff.

hard to make choices as there's over 20 flavours presented to you

we tried the blueberry cheese cake, after eight and rocky road - Yummy!

next stop, mango, butterscotth and cookies & cream - Yum Yum!

enter to the twilight zone

IT's MY DAY

It's my DAY!!!! Yeap, i'm getting old but WISER!!!! This year was a nice year to me since all my close friends and colleague celebrate the auspicious day for me. I'm KING of the day!!!

celebration starts at the work place

my celebration nite starts with some nice cocktails

birthday must have noodles one!!!

if wan to have alot of prawn talk, we must eat this cashew nut sauce prawns

the fisherman basket was a huge catch

soft shell crabs are the most popular of the nite

bidin salad is always our fav in the restaurant, too bad it was the last plate since it ran out of stock

with had our plates all clean up that nite.... burp!!!!

thats May, me Alisa and Chris

Jim, me (again!), Steve, Paul and Ung

Liang, me (again!!!) and Richard

the GANG!

dinner by the backyard with cool pond, great food and really COOL people!!!

getting ready to samurai the cake!!!

LUCAS's PLACE

It's been a long time since i blog. My life now its all about work, work and more work since my project is going on full swing. Luckily there's still time for me to indulge a little bit of rest and relaxation once in a while and managed to blog this time round. I just had a little dinner gathering at my friend's house to catch up some gossip. A trip to his house is like going to a antique shop or resort. You'll be flipping through every corner of his house like a treasure hunt. There's never a dull moment at his house and the atmosphere that night was heighten by the laughter and sound of a bunch of closed friends over dinner and wine. Wish i could do this more often as i need to get away from reality.

ring a ring to enter the realm of Lucas Lair

a living room full of treasures!!!

how bout a blow of opium while resting

apparently this piece of art carving cost USD 2,000!!!!

the toilet doors are art work but you can't lock it while inside, be careful!!!!

the twilight zone!!

Lucas loves his dalmatian way too much

Jamie Oliver better stay away cos we got chef Lucas in da house

dinner by the pool is something we can't get everyday

dinner is awaiting to be served! Hungry!!!

appertiser of belacan with fresh timun and brinjals

asam prawns and satay are the sides for today

everyone was too hungry and gorge down the food in record time, too bad Guiness Book aren't here to witness

time for dessert of light cheese cake with fresh fruits

we received news that our watery hole is closing down so we went there for ld time sack

good bye to a familiar place, gonna be sad without a nice place to hang out soon

a last toast to FLING!

BEST of part 3

Finally the finale of my trilogy has come to an end. Yet still in a far far away land called Kuching, there’s abundance of gastronomic places to satisfy the hungry souls of the feline residence there. One this last journey, I’ll walk you through some of the best foreign delicacies that has invaded our feline land. No wander the local pussies ‘purr’ in delight over the abundance of food available.

1. The Junk – Opposite St. Mary’s School/ next to Star Cineplex and Upwell. The duos behind this fabulous restaurant cum antique room are also the same people responsible for Bla..bla..bla.., Living Room and their newest baby Original Car Wash. It’s called the Junk because the place is literally a junk yard with old wooden chairs, tables, cupboards used as props and furniture. There’s even old sewing machine, clocks lamps and other knickknacks thrown in for that rustic look. It’s a visual feast once you step into the restaurant. The orders here are modern Italian fare with the signature ‘lamb shank’ as their most popular dish. Do try out their fishermen basket that comes in a large sea shell and can feed 2-3 persons. There’s no complaining about their food except one. The portions are too big and you’ll need a big table since all the foods are served in oversized plates!

2. Bla...bla…bla… – Opposite St. Mary’s School/ next to Star Cineplex. The sister restaurant of The Junk which is just a few blocks down. Unlike its big sister, the décor here are more towards Balinese resort style. With two water feature ponds separating its main dining area and kitchen and strategically placed Buddha figurines, you’ll feel that you’re in a resort rather than a restaurant. As the Junk serves modern Italian, Bla..bla..bla.. prides it self with its innovative fusion Chinese food. Highly recommended are the ‘midin’ salad that is only found here. Others that are worth mentioning are ostrich's roll with melted cheese, cashew nut prawns, coffee chicken and many more. Do try their pandan green tea which is surprisingly refreshing and cooling. As with the Junk, the portions here are huge also.

3. Magenta – Rubber road. One of my favorite restaurants with their signature pasta dishes. They serve fusion Italian fares which are cooked to perfection. The selection here are extensive and you’ll be cracking your head with what to order. Do leave some space for dessert since they are really good. The ambiance is more towards a blend of Balinese and Nyonya style. The restaurant itself is housed in an old Nyonya house that is rich in beautiful architecture and detailing. It is also a good place to linger on for a while after dinner for a chat and coffee.

4. Pondok Laguna – Crown Square, Pending. Authentic Indonesian foods are hard to come by even though we are just next door neighbour with Indonesia. Luckily this place serves as a refuge for those who wanted a taste of Indonesia. Their chefs and some staff are from Indonesia so you can assure that the food here is real stuff. Indonesian food are similar to Malays with a slight difference is sauces and spices used. The highly recommended food here is their Indonesian Fried Noodle. One plate is just not enough. Other notable foods are the chicken satay with lots of onions, ayam percik and beef rending. Do save up some space for their colorful yet refreshing drinks and desserts.

5. Minoru – Rubber Road. The best Japanese restaurant around and it is certified by the many Japanese people who frequent there. Just a small restaurant but big on taste. The most exquisite are their Kobe beef that is so tender and sweet even by its own. Supposedly that the cow are feed on beer as apposed to just plain water. One reminder though, is prepared to fork out at least RM100 per person if you dine here. Anyway, that is a small price to pay for really beautiful food at Minoru.

There are a lot more good food in Kuching yet to be discovered and the list are too long to be mentioned. They always says that Penang is the food heaven but wait til they try out the food here. I bet they will change their mind and declare Kuching as the new food heaven!

SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE

beautiful village by the foot hill

Mount Santubong is just a stone throw away

It’s been several years since I step into Sarawak Cultural Village. They just undergo a major restoration and renovation works last year and the place looks spanking new. The village is located about 30 minutes drive from Kuching. Located at the Santubong peninsular and closed by to Damai Beach resort, the place is a beautiful landscaped museum with the legendary Santubong Mountain as its backdrop. Visitors who come to Kuching won’t be complete without a visit to this living museum. A visit here will make you complete your journey throughout the whole Sarawak without even stepping out of Kuching. The village is a sprawling mini Sarawak with all the major native tribes represented here with their own unique houses and cultural. You can visit the Iban’ Longhouse or take a swing at the Melanau’s house. What make this museum unique are the different tribes who perform their daily routines here for the visitors to witness. A visit here will deepen your knowledge on how the natives in Sarawak live and experience the cultural and daily lives of them. Not forgetting, you can buy the local food and crafts that are hand made the traditional way right in front of your eyes. There are two daily cultural shows that showcase the traditional dances of the natives’ people in Sarawak which has won many awards and accolades all over the world. Next time when you step by in Kuching, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Living Museum ‘Sarawak Cultural Village’. A truly unique experience!

this is the 1st hurdle you have to cross before stepping into the village

1st house - The Bidayuh community

traditional way of processing rice

a very long and tedious process of making the pua kumbu

the great hall of the Iban Longhouse

anyone care for some freshly made kuih Jala?

a traditional welcome dance

my NZ friend became an Iban warrior for a day

this is where the World Rain Forest Music fest is held every year

a got a new friend at the cultural village - meet greeny

the very tall Melanau house

this is the ladder that you have to climb to get into the house

this is where the very delicate people of Orang Ulu lives

the sapir

a small waterfall in the village to provide some cooling effect

welcome to the Rumah Melayu

the children are playing a traditional malay game called Congkak

traditional Chinese farm house

parts of the traditional performances