Carb Day : Hainanese Chicken Chop Rice

I have been warned but, hey. I have been looking for a good Hainanese Chicken Chop for the longest time.

Leng Chai The Green Eyed Marauder

Well, well. Who have we here?

Sunday

Last Sunday I took a good look at my garden hah...hah...

Nuisance

A few mornings ago, when I peeped out the window, I saw a cat helping himself to my girls' food.

Another New Coffee Place

Damansara Uptown welcomed another coffee place - Luckin Coffee.

Carb Day : Chicken Rendang Flatbread

It was Saturday. Carb day! Woohoo!

Meat and Microbes At The Restaurant

The evening prior, I had meat and microbes for dinner.

Carb Day : A Childhood Favorite

Who loves toast? Toast with butter and jam or toast with butter and kaya (coconut custard)?

Fatty Beef

A few days ago I was lucky to find two packets of fatty beef trimmings at Jaya Grocer.

I Can't Believe I Ate This For Breakfast

Last Friday morning at 4:00am I defrosted a slice of steak.

Mum's Pre-Birthday Lunch

Mum's birthday fell on Sunday but we took her for lunch a day earlier.

Saturday Breakfast

I woke up late on Saturday. To most people it is not late - 7.30am. Ugh!

A Kittie Before Lunch

On my way to buy lunch for mum, I came across this kittie.

Bad Carb Day : Cheesy Baked

I went to Duo Kopi, Damansara Uptown again to try the Cheezy Chicken Chop Baked Rice.

Stressful Days Again

We can't run away from stress be it work stress or personal stress or whatever.

Lamb

On my walk back from Damansara Jaya, I decided to survey the shophouses to see if there was anything interesting.

Customer From Hell

Yesterday, before heading out for breakfast, I stopped by Jaya Grocer to pick up supplies for my mum.

Rainy Beefy Sunday

It was Sunday and it rained in the afternoon. Yay!

An Executor's Job Is Thankless

Well, Friday I had to run errands at the banks in my capacity as executor of my late father's estate. 

Say YES to Eggs

Am I not bored of eggs yet?

Good Carb Day : Duo Kopi Nasi Lemak

I finally dropped by Duo Kopi to give their food a try.

I LOVE Eggs

I have been eating a lot of eggs.

Delicious Omelette Egg Rolls

I had so much work to do that I had my lunch late.

Six Eggs and A Kopi C

Saturday morning instead of going to Halla Holla, I decided to drop by Yitcha Kaw Kaw Kopitiam instead.

Rainy Friday

Yesterday morning it rained. I welcomed the rain as it provided respite from the very hot weather.

Good Carb Day : Another Challenging Day

I was trying to approve a payment when I punched in an incorrect number.

Kimchi Time!

I did mention that I found another brand of kimchi at Aeon.

Sunday Dinner From A Long Time Ago

Well, it wasn't anything terribly exciting. But still I enjoyed my OMAD to the max.

Bad Carb Day : No Choice

Yesterday was an extra stressful day.

Old Story : Dosirak In A Bowl

This meal happened back in March 2025 when I was on compassionate leave. 

Another Butter Cookies Promo

Currently there is a Kjeldsens Butter Cookies promotion at Jaya Grocer, The Starling.

Good Carb Day : A Walk Around The Block

It was a stressful day. How you react to stress can make or break you - either you go absolutely bonkers or take it calmly.

Duo Kopi, Damansara Uptown (Menu)

Well, well! It looks like we have another new cafe at Damansara Uptown.

Bad Carb Day : Sauce Or Glaze?

Now that I love cheese a lot more than I used to, I ordered the Simple Cheddar at my favorite cafe.

Sunny Day

It was a sunny day when I crossed the road to buy coffee. In fact everyday is a sunny day.

Kimchi Sunday

I love my food. I love eating. Haiz!

Kaizon Wingz Restaurant, Damansara Uptown

I was doing my usual walkabout last Saturday when I stumbled upon this new restaurant.

Homecooked

I have been very good lately, cooking my lunch early in the morning.

Eggs and Coffee

There is another bubble tea place that just opened last week.

Good Carb Day : Where Is My Teaspoon?

Sometimes I experience strange things. Like how I can't find my calculator in spite of looking for it on my desk a few times.

Food Trucks

There are many food trucks in Damansara Utama/Uptown. 

Sunday Temptation

Last Sunday, at Aeon I found another brand of (delicious) kimchi (made in China) but I forgot to snap photo. Next time.

Good Carb Day : Toast, Eggs and Avocado

The Halla Holla breakfast deal is still ongoing.

Good Carb Day : No Desserts

I had another round of tomato pork bone broth at Rice & Pot Empire but not the Ultimate Pork Indulgence.

Good Carb Day : Kway Chap

This was an early dinner at Kimberley Kway Chap.

Blood In Soup

This bowl of soup gave me a surprise.

My Sunday Kaw Kaw Chillout

For my non-Malaysian readers and blogger friends, I must explain what is "kaw kaw".

Carnivore Saturday

I was very hungry in the morning. I don't understand why because I had a solid lunch and dinner the day before.

Chonggak Kimchi

Chonggak Kimchi or ponytail kimchi is kimchi made with baby radish.

DiYiTai Plus, Damansara Uptown (Menu)

Near the end of June 2025, I was walking back from Damansara Jaya when I spotted a new restaurant.