June 3, 2014

Burger Junkyard @ Empire Damansara

Sounds like a Dirty Burger

The burger hype are still building within Malaysia and it's all started with the Geek's Startup - MyBurgerLab's high-profile entrance to the market. For still having not tasted MyBurgerLab, I can't compare Burger Junkyard with it, but as dirty as it sound (JunkYard yuck), it does offer a solid burger meal within Petaling Jaya.

Burger JunkYard @ Empire Damansara
By visiting the interior, is very JunkYard indeed. With pipes and creates and stuff, is a pretty nice looking restaurant with raw materiel design along with funky colour highlights.
The dining area
Quite a lot of choices that listed out the ingredient.
A nice touch for listing out the ingredient
The Beef in Blanket is what caught my eye with beef bacon and patties @ Rm18.9 in a regular set. Price indicated does come in fries and drinks.
Beef in Blanket
The dipping sauce is delicious thou. I think is a mixture of mustard, mayo, and cheese with salt and pepper.
Soft bun with sesame and seed added a little chewy and crunchy on the texture.
Side look of the burger
Serving is pretty fast, I got my order within 5 minutes which serve the standards of burger waiting time.
Definitely a try for those are burger hippie, or simply when you are around that area,

Burger Junkyard,
No. G-23 Empire Damansara, Jalan Pju 8/8,
Damansara Perdana, 47820, Petaling Jaya
Operating time : 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-9.30pm, closes on Sunday


June 1, 2014

Taiwan - Overview

The Master Plan of Taiwan


So you are thinking about travelling to Taiwan and have no idea where to start? Here's some information of my itinerary for my trip. Guide for 7 days in Taiwan.

Day 1 - Arrival
Our flight ticket was just Rm900 with return flight, however this consider a mid range priced(can get even cheaper if we purchase earlier with AirAsia free seat promo). We ain't complain much on winter season.
Due to night flight, we stay our night at City Suite @TaoYuan for Rm300.

Day 2 - TaiChung
Took bullet train to TaiChung from TaoYuan that cost NTD540. Then we checked in to our Ming Shu which can be found in HERE.
Feng Jia Night Market, our night activities. Forget about dinner, snack your way through this night market and be a happy kid to sleep at night.

Day 3 - Qing Jing Farm(清境农场)
We have hired a local tour of 4 days to ease our trip, because some places are just too difficult to go. His name is Panda, although is a bit expensive as compared to other, but his service is very good.
We visited Taroko Gorg(太鲁阁),Qing Jing Farm(清境农场), Carton King(纸箱王) and Small Swiss Garden(小瑞士花园).

Day 4 - Sun Moon Lake(日月潭)
We visited Sun Moon Lake(日月潭) and Paper Dome.

Day 5 - Jiu Fen(九分)
Visited Jiu Fen and Jiu fen Old Street(九分久道)

Day 6 - Yang Ming Shan( 阳明山)
Visited Yang Ming Shan, have lunch at Kuang An Temple(广安庙). Then headed to Dan Shui(淡水).

Day 7 - 故宫(National Palace Museum)
Visited 故宫(National Palace Museum), then Xi Men Ding(西门町).

Day 8 - MaoKong, Shi Lin Market
Visited MaoKong for some tea. Then Shilin for the food.

Day 9 - Taipei 101
Visited Taipei 101.

Total Cost : Rm2.5k

Ok I lied, it surpose to be 9 days, but 1st and last day doesn't consider full day, So make it a 7 day guide?

Anyway, have fun in Taiwan.

April 26, 2014

Day 9 Taiwan - Country with love and food

I'll be back

The last day at Taipei, and is rainy. Finish packing, and is time to say good bye.
Rainy 
Before we leaving to the airport, we always wanted to try the Taiwan's origin, the best franchise restaurant in the world. Ding Tai Fung(鼎泰丰).


Xiao Long Bao (小笼包)
Their signature dish, Xiao long Bao. 10 piece for NTD 100. Pretty good deal, and it taste superb. Be careful thou, as when you take a bite, the meat juice inside will burst and might burnt your tongue. I did.

Vegetarian Bun - Chai Bao(菜包)
Fried rice 
Tan tan noodles - 担担面
Beautiful cooked Ramen served with minced pork sauce.
Pork Chop w/ Omelet rice - 猪排饭
Eight Precious Pudding - 八宝饭

Cloth to cover our bags, and jackets
Satisfying breakfast, but is still very early and our flight is at night. We decided to park our luggage in a locker on the main station of Taipei then walk to Taipei 101 tower and have a look.
Taipei 101 - Fog
We unable to witness the majestic of Taipei 101 due to heavy rain and fog.

Rental bike
Taipei 101 and its shopping mall
Beneath the tower, there's a huge shopping mall. Just like KLCC
Entrance
Wall of fame to those help in building Taipei 101
Wall of Fame
Time for lunch!
Food court
Even is the food court food, the food here is delicious and not that pricey surprisingly.
Food
While we on the street, we encounter a pack of protestors marching on the main street of the Government Office.


I think the protest is about the transparency of the government and the high tax of the country.
Random Art
About 4pm, we took a bus and back to Tao Yuan international airport.

Taipei, Always more Delights
At the airport, we found this lovely booth. Hello Kitty theme Eva Air. I wanted to ride one!
Kawaii!~
As usual, before we leave, final round of Taiwan's delicious!
NTD 100 - Deep Fried Pork Chop Udon on a Sizzling Plate
These huge portion of food, only cost NTD 100, and it is so good!
NTD 100 - Deep Fried Shrimp with rice along with mushroom on a Sizzling Plate
Time to check in.
Long que before 3 hours of the flight - just to check in
The long que of the check in counter, luckily we arrive early!
Immigration 
This is it, is time for us to leave. Wonderful trip I say.
Good bye to food, good bye to pretty ladies, good bye to the warmth hospitality and good bye Taiwan!

Day 8 Taiwan - Tea