So we had a short geatway cause I just couldn't face Kampar so much,

so we head off to Sitiawan to find some really really irresistible food.

Am very thankful that we had a tour guide friend who brought us everywhere, making sure we were all well fed.

Well, Sitiawan itself is famous for their seafood, so of course we had to have it.

Bringing us to a seafood restaurant which locals think its the best.

and it did not disappoint us.

菜胆 Stewed Vegetables

Nothing special about this dish, I guess everyone had this dish at home at least right?

It's a typical home cook vegetable but look at that green glaze on it!

Makes you wanna try doesnt it?

蚝煎 Fried Egg Oyster

This is one of their famous dishes.

Its very different from the ones in Penang because this is crispier than Penang's.

You don't smell the fishy smell of the oyster, so it taste delightful and crunchy at the same time!!

黑椒螃蟹 Black Pepper Crab

This was a little bit of a let down.

The black pepper taste was actually pretty good but the bad thing was, it was far too strong that it covered up the taste of the crab.

Such a waste though.

奶油虾姑 Butter Cream Mantis Shrimp

Well, we all call it "hako" and I never had it until 2 years back.

Although it looks pretty disgusting *when its not covered up with all that buttery thing*,

it taste very nice, like chicken! Nahh Im just joking.

It has its own flavorful taste.

and so the butter cream combination is just right, fried it, giving it a crunch.

An overview.

Yea well there's nothing much to post about compare to cafes cause well its a totally different environment kan?

But the shading coconut trees that surrounds the restaurant and the spacious area which welcomes a pack crowd on holidays are a breezeful enjoyable place to eat at.

None the less, this is where all the really good Chinese food comes from.

Made me miss my mom's cooking.

So yea overall? Food's great! No comment about the ambiance, though its open air.

Total Spending around RM 133.00+.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Restoran Makanan Laut Villa

Address: No. 384, Kampung Cina, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak.

Telephone: 012 - 469 8118 or 019 - 574 5918

Closed on Wednesdays.

Hola from TTDI!

One spot that's got to be the most cafes around!

Literally every corner that you turn, there's a cafe.

and that's when I wish I was from KL or living there.

Went during Christmas week, so there were lots of Christmas deco around.

Blue frame door.

Isn't it pretty?

It shows a little bit of vintage in here, which is what me likey.

Funny how the bricks on the wall that you don't cover up with cement does actually blend in the ambiance eh?

Jeng jeng jeng!

Alas, its MENU time!!

Seriously?

I saw waffle in everything!

It's like a dream spot for waffle/brunch lovers!

Latte - RM 9.00

Cappuccino - RM 9.00

Flat White - RM 9.00

So I had this. Well, coffee is coffee aye?

I would think the latte taste better.

Egg Salmon Royale - RM 21.00

Ohh, I never had any other food on my waffles before!

It was a little bit weird, trust me.

But it taste awesome!

Funny combination but i like it!

Sauteed mushrooms, poached egg, salmon, bread and waffle.

Of course I still prefer Antipodean's sauteed mushrooms anytime but the salmon is top notch!

It's tomato sauce thats in between of everything.

A little bit sour but it taste quite alright.

Loaded Omelette Beef Bacon - RM 17.00

Scrumptious omelette!

You can taste the beef bacon in it which is so fragrant!

Smoked Salmon Waffles - RM 18.00

This is actually in their December special.

So I don't think that they have it anymore in their menu now.

It's like Jap meets Western cuisine.

Smoked salmon, mayonnaise, waffle, peeled cucumber.

Interesting combination dont you think?

An overview.

This babe. Is my beloved.

My mummy during my early uni years.

Missing her lots everyday.

Missing the days when I get to kacau her too.

Of course le Ms Faye tagged along :)

So overall, ambiance great, food combination is weird but great, drinks are not bad.

Should try their bread next time though, looks tempting.

I blame myself for not having a bigger stomach, but then I don't wanna turn into a balloon.

Yea definitely a try!

A total spending of RM 91.30 including 10% service charge.

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Frisky Goat

Address: No 72, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 56000 Kuala Lumpur.

Telephone: 03 - 7731 2965

Opening Hours: 8am - 10.30pm daily

Closed on Mondays

Well well, Antipodean is actually one of the first cafes that I've ever tried for brunch.

It left me with such a big impact, that it was the reason of starting to cafe hop everywhere I go.

The first ever that I went to was the Antipodean in Bangsar.

It was so filled with people that we had to wait 10 minutes to get our seats.

*actually it wasn't too bad la*

But I was so amazed by their service, I went back to Bangsar for it again.

Had another at Menara Tan and Tan as well.

So basically, I've been to all the Antipodeans heh.

What's so good is that they are pet friendly at Bangsar!

You can bring your pets along, they would provide water for them to drink!

Hope they would actually open one in Ipoh, or Kampar, better!

Didn't really took a lot of pictures that day, wasn't feeling too well of hearing the flood situation back in my hometown,

and it was the day that the AirAsia plane went missing.

Was feeling very bumped out that day.

First time in history, that food couldn't comfort me.

As you can see, their menu is on a big blackboard.

They don't have menus on paper for you so you can just quickly glance whatever it is on the board and decide.

There are more than 20 types of breakfast you can choose from so do choose wisely!

Everything is just so good!

*speaking from a person who just had to go to every branch they have* 

All Day Breakfast - RM 20.00

A slice of Wheat bread, Baked beans, Scramble eggs, Huge tomatoes and not forgetting Bacon.

The tomatoes are so juicy!!! Mouth-watering seriously.

Everyone gets confused with the All Day Breakfast and Big Breakfast.

Well the difference is that in All Day Breakfast, they serve tomatoes and baked beans.

As for Big Breakfast, they serve sauteed Mushrooms and hashbrown.

You can either choose bacon or sausage for both plates.

For sausages, there is chicken, beef or pork that you can choose from.

Croissant Scramble Eggs with Bacon - RM 19.00

Fresh baked croissant at the bottom, Arugula vegetables in between with Scramble eggs on top, finishing with Bacon at the peak.

This is one breakfast I'd die for.

I have never had such amazing croissant in my life.

Not trying to exaggerate but yea, it is THAT GOOD.

Big Breakfast - RM 20.00

A slice of Wheat bread, a cube of Hashbrown, Sauteed Mushrooms, Scramble eggs and with Chicken sausage.

The mushroom is really what I love most.

I usually had a phobia of mushrooms, cause of eating too much when I was little.

But this, made me wanting back for more, made me realize how much I love mushrooms when I was little.

They sauteed it in the best way that is possible.

No other cafes I have found could top off that mushroom.

Eggs Marlborough with Salmon - RM 23.00

Two slices of Wheat bread, Salmon, Poached egg with Hollandaise sauce, salad by the side.

That salmon is mmm mmmm!

Of course not forgetting the poached egg that was poached so beautifully.

Don't you just wanna poke by looking at it?

Banana Pancake with Butterscotch - RM 16.00

Fluffy pancakes with banana inside, filling it with the aromatic smell, slices of banana and fruit salad by the side.

The butterscotch sauce is amazing!

Couldn't have enough of it.

But I would still prefer the sauteed mushrooms over pancakes anytime.

Too fluffy for me.

An overview.

Face wasn't looking too good that day.

It's just horrible.

Well anyway, promising cafe as usual.

The queue is exactly the same in Bangsar.

You need to wait but I would love Bangsar's environment more than Midvalley.

If only I could bring the chef back home and cook Big Breakfast for me everyday, I would be so happy heh.

A total spending of RM 136.90 including service charge and government tax.

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Antipodean

Address: G - 011A, Mid Valley Megamall, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Telephone: 03 - 2202 3411

Opening Hours: 7.30am - Midnight, Daily.

This is one of my unusual post.

Normally I would have cafes but it's so good that I had to introduce.

Hidden in the areas of Serdang, the dishes that they cooked are delicious!

Not hard to find, located by the side Sungai Besi highway, just need to keep your eyes open for it.

Well, they don't really have a menu on paper, but they would introduce you their specialty.

Which is what you must try, it should be good enough to be on their special.

招牌米粉 / Signature Vermicelli - RM 15

Looks so flat right but it taste delicious!

佛钵 / Yam Ring - RM 25

The yam is fried but its soft on the inside.

The sweet and sour chicken inside is crunchy and the taste of sweet and sour is well balanced.

油茉 / Stirred Fry Romaine Lettuce - RM 10

What else can be said about vegetables?

They looked so green!

Bringing a crunch to your mouth.

马来栈鸡 / Belacan Chicken - RM 15

Not like any other ordinary fried chicken

It brings a little heat because of the belacan.

葱油豆腐 / Onion Oil Bean Curd - RM 10

Silky smooth bean curd, it doesn't taste salty because of the amount of sauce that you see,

but it tasted just nice, smooth to perfection.

泰式鱼 / Thai Style Fish - RM 36

Cut into half and lay it flat to be fried, this thai style fish is something else!

Crunchy and giving a sweet and spicy taste from the sauce, it is one of their specialty!

Looked like any other normal restaurant, but they can really cook!

One of my ex-church member from my hometown church dine here very often,

and he brought us over and the food is delightful!

Total spending of RM 120.60, including rice and tea for all.

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Restoran Makanan Laut Pertama

Address: Jalan Desa Serdang 1, Desa Serdang, 43400 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

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