The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, May 2011

Dear Diary,

We spent our Labor Day weekend with an outing at The Curve. We didn’t do any shopping though, just letting the kids roaming free and soaking in the surrounding atmosphere. It was delightful having a chance to spend some quality time as a family.

The Curve is an upscale shopping haven situated in Mutiara Damansara that caters to people from all walks of life with branded stores, posh restaurants, well-known retailers, etc. Excerpts from its website:

~ The Curve is Malaysia’s first pedestrianised shopping mall.

~ The Curve is anchored by world class retail establishments namely, IKEA Home Furnishings, IKANO Power Centre, e@Curve and Tesco Hypermarket which are all connected to the Curve via all-weather walkways.

~ The Curve has an amazing array of over 50 food and beverage outlets located in “The Street” which offers an enjoyable al fresco dining experience.

~ There is a wide choice of western and Asian cuisine along its wide canopied walkways leading into its Asian and Western courtyards.

~ The Curve’s Fashion Mall is the center’s retail component that complements the open-air dining ambience. Over 180 retail outlets (including a department store and mini anchors) offer a variety of fashion, jewelry and accessories, beauty, health, children’s items, books, home décor and services.

~ On top of this, shoppers can also enjoy the Curve’s weekend Street Market with an assortment of specialty and gift items.

Source of info The Curve’s website.

Together

Dear Diary,

Don't walk in front of me.
I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me.
I may not lead.
Just walk beside me... and be my friend.

Ps: Taken from a souvenir postcard. Stated there - Boonville High School, Class of 1996

Thai Thai, Sunway Pyramid, May 2011

Dear Diary,

After hours of combing Sunway Pyramid, we finally found and bought our desired perfumes. What the hearts desired had been fulfilled, automatically our stomachs started to belt out keroncong tune. Tired and hungry, we decided to try Thai Thai. It was definitely a right decision because our dining experience was excellent. Khob Khun Kha (thank you in Thai language)!

Thai Thai is a Thai restaurant (hence the name duh!) serving a variety of delicious authentic Thai cuisine. At least everything that we had was scrumptious. The interior decor is elegantly done. The ambiance felt cozy and homely. It’s an ideal place to dine and unwind. Service was good too. Its address is Lot OB-1D, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid and its contact numbers are 03-7491 9428 (telephone) and 03-7491 9438 (fax).

Tom Yam Mee Hoon - Spicy Tom Yam seafood with mee hoon or Thai flat noodle

Keow Teow Tom Yam - Bangkok favorite spicy clear soup noodle with seafood

Keow Teow Nuea - Flavored beef noodle soup

Spaghetti Phad Ki Mao - Stir fried spaghetti with seafood and hot basil leaves

Khao Ob Sapparod (Gai/Goong) - Signature pineapple fried rice with chicken/prawn

Tab Tim Krob - Iced water chestnut in coconut milk topped with jackfruit, Apple Juice, Watermelon Juice & Fresh Coconut

Sunway Pyramid, May 2011

Dear Diary,

Sunway Pyramid is a shopping mall situated in Bandar Sunway. The unique façade of Egyptian themed deco adds a distinct charm to this mall. The majestically proud lion head has become a landmark in Bandar Sunway. Besides loads of shops and eateries, there is also an ice skating rink here. For more info about Sunway Pyramid, please surf here.

With an intention of buying new perfumes, we scoured Sunway Pyramid last May.

Some pictures of the kids “surveying” Parkson’s toys department…

Some pictures of us here and there…

Some pictures of decorations in the vicinity of the mall…

Isn't these cute?

Dedication for Mr Zakian Sulhi

Dear Diary,

Saw this signage at one of the outlets in Sunway Pyramid. Straightaway thought of my youngest brother. So, this picture is specially dedicated to Mr Zakian Sulhi :p

Rice with Mango / Nasi Mangga

Dear Diary,

A few days ago I posted an entry about Nasi Pisang. Today, I’m gonna share another childhood food of mine. It’s more or less the same with Nasi Pisang. All the elements are the same. The only twist is you substitute the banana with mango and you’ll have Nasi Mangga or Nasi Mempelam as I’m more familiar with. Ooh, my children also love to eat this just like their mother used to love it when she was a little girl.

Ps: I’m way overdue on stories to share yea hihihi

Flaming Steamboat Buffet, Bandar Sunway, May 2011

Dear Diary,

Last May, we had dual celebrations - my mother in law’s birthday and mother’s day, at Flaming Steamboat Buffet, Sunway. This restaurant, which is located near Sunway Pyramid, is famous for its steamboat buffet and almost always packs with customers. The address is No 123 & 124, Jalan PS 11/2, Spectrum Shops, Bandar Sunway. If you’re coming from KL, turn left after Sunway Pyramid. There is a petrol station (Esso if I remember correctly) nearby. Telephone number (03) 5633 6820.

The spread

The sauces

At RM20 something per person, it’s very cheap considering the spread is plentiful. There are also lots of choices for your steamboat. Besides steamboat, there are also ice cream, chocolate fondue, noodles, fried rice and dishes (lauk). The place was packed when we were there. Luckily we made a reservation. Still, we had to “fight” for the food and the steamboat’s ingredients.

The drinks

The desserts

However, I beg to differ because the foods there are not to my liking. Both tomyam and clear soups were bland and the foods were nothing to shout about. In fact, the wantan that I ate was hard. I don’t know was it the chef’s bad day or the foods there just taste like that.

Feel free to check Flaming Steamboat's website.