Scouting for FOOD

It was a Saturday, a dull Saturday with nowhere to go thanks to the ongoing protests and road closures. I rather stay at home than be stuck in the traffic jams in KL. Thus, for lunch my sister, Jon and I decided to eat around my neighbourhood - the dull KOTA KEMUNING. We wanted to try something which we haven't had before and The Ranch seemed to be the perfect place until we ate the food.

I had spaghetti and it was so bad I wanted to just leave it there untouched after the first bite. However, being as hungry as a hungry ghost, I reluctantly gobbled up the whole plate. I would never put anything unfit for human consumption into my mouth again. It's sad and it's not even worth my time reviewing the food there. For pictures and more, read here instead because my sister is nice enough to blog about it!

Food in my neighbourhood is strictly for survival. If you have been starving and can drive another 15km, I suggest you stop by Subang Jaya and grab something there. but then again, if you're desperate and running out of petrol, you can always have the safest food, the Scottish Family Restaurant @ McDonalds! It's 24 hours here!

So Yiling went to do some research on some flogs and we decided to have dinner at My Elephant @ Happy Mansion in Seksyen 17, where the Food Foundry is. It's a thai restaurant and one look at it, you'll think why this restaurant owner with this type of concept would want to open here- below some old flats?!!

Seriously I was quite impressed with the deco - minimalist but simplicity with taste. To read about the food, try clicking here. I just want to comment about a few things about the place. First of all, there are only 2 air-conditioner which makes the place a bit stuffy. Secondly, the have uncomfortable chairs paired with low tables. Thirdly and sadly, why do they have to add lemongrass into every drink except plain water where they should?!! My coconut cooler sucks!

Even plain water tasted better.

We ordered two appetizers which to my surprise, they served them last. Does the chef tell them that the appetizers are meant to be served first?!!! Or is the chef has no knowledge about the word "appetizer"...I wonder...

The simple deco is well paired with simple food. Moreover, the price isn't that cheap either. Nothing to shout about My Elephant until I hunt a better one.

[Disclaimer: This is strictly my honest opinion and tastes vary with tastebuds. Please do not even waste your time trying to sue me because just like my sister, we ain't rich! Thnx]

Second Session @ Scarlet

Was invited to join the chairman @Zeta Bar right after Fukuya but I had promised my friends to be at Scarlet (new joint at Cineleisure Damansara). In fact, it was my second time to Scarlet. The first time I was there, it was a Friday but definitely not as crowded as last Friday. Greg has invited me and my sister to join him there although initially I had suggested Atrium which is a bit too far for my sister and my friends.

Greg was being so nice that he treated us to a bottle of Hennessey. I only arrived at about 11pm and he was already red like a tomato. I have had 2 glasses or beer, 4 glasses of wine @ Fukuya and at Scarlet, I was having another 3 glasses of whiskey! Just look at my sleepy expression. I wasn't sure whether I was sleepy or half drunk!

This was me and I had no idea my sis took a photo of me & red tomato.

That's my youngest sister. Don't ask me who the hell is the guy beside me - he just stuck his head there when we were taking the photo! So rude!

With Greg and Jessica (my schoolmate from Kindergarten till College). How come I looked like an intruder to the picture?!! Am I the 3rd party *wink*?!!

Ipoh gals rulez! With my sister and Hue Gee.

One happy picture. Must be the booze....

The ambiance was okay but it was a bit crowded that night. The music was great because I love R&B. Not exactly a place for heavy clubbing like shaking your heads and booties but a nice place to hang out with friends. I hate driving all the way down to KL.

The crowd.

The bar

I liked the whiskey with coke better. Green Tea whiskey tasted way better at Velvet in Zouk.

Cheers Big Ears

Thanks Greg! However, my friends and I are disappointed as you promised us to bring your so-called handsome bro! Why are you keeping him?!!