Dinner @ Mum's Place - I Miss My Mum's Home Cook!

This was my first time been to Mum's Place. Prior to this, i have heard many friends been to Mum's Place so i guess it must be good and we finally decided to try. Mum's place is situated in the new hip residential area in Damansara Perdana. From the outside, it's all tinted glass on windows and main door. I thought the restaurant was closed until i see properly, there was some lights reflecting from the main door. We didn't have plan to go to Mum's Place for dinner, as we both was not so hungry and simply wanted to go to Friendster's Cafe for some light meals. Unfortunately, it is closed.


Inspired by traditional home recipes, Mum’s Place brings you the goodness of Malaysian and local Portuguese cuisine. Mum’s place is a nicely decorated, furnished with lotsa wooden artifacts. The design for this restaurant has the mixture of Balinese, Thai and also Baba Nyonya. Customers are allow take picture here on those unique and beautiful antiques and interior design of the restaurant. Very comfortable and friendly environment. I would say this is not a very high end restaurant, maybe slightly higher than normal restaurant. The floor is just old semen without any touch up. But that's not important, with those unique decorations and traditional interior and antiques that brings the restaurant even more attractive and special. We were lucky, as we got our table immediately, despite the place was rather busy. Service was brisk once we were seated and foods served faster than i was expected.

Chicken Mayo

Foo Yong Omelette. Steven said i am from 'fu yong' aka Seremban. So we must order this dish, cos it's same name as my hometown. LOL!!

Steamed Beancurd with Minced Chicken

Me standing in front of the restaurant

We settled our bill around RM64 for two. Mum’s place certainly isn’t the cheapest, but the excellent food and very nice environment more than make up for the price. I’ll definitely go there again. By the way, it is Halal too.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Price: Slightly expensive
Service: Good
Ambiance: Very homely with the feel of Balinese, Thai and Baba Nyonya. Air-con. Comfortable.

31-1, 33-1, 35-1, 37-1 & 39-1, Jalan PJU 8/5A
Damansara Perdana, 47820, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-77278443, 03-77278449; Fax: 03-77261055
Email: info@mumsplace.com.my; mumsplc@streamyx.com

Everyone Can Fly Now!

I am going to Bangkok with Steven end of this month to celebrate my birthday there. We tried to book ticket via Malaysia Airlines. Unfortunately, all tickets has been sold out. So we decided to book though Air Asia.

I am so happy my flight ticket to Bangkok has been confirmed! This will be my second time flying with Air Asia. I am so looking forward and counting down my holiday! 23 days to go! Bangkok here i come!! See ya baby!! :)

First time booked Air Asia online e-ticket. Thanks hun'!

Love, Family, Money, Friend, Work

Five things are happening in your house at the same time. In which sequence would you solve them?

1. The telephone is ringing!

2. The baby is crying!

3. Someone's knocking or calling you from the front door

4. You hung the clothes out to dry and it is beginning to rain!

5. You left the tap on in the kitchen and the water is already overflowing!

In which sequence would you solve these problems? Write the sequence and check below how your decisions were made.

BUT BE HONEST, THE FINDINGS ARE EXCITING.

First write YOUR sequence from 1 to 5 then scroll below and read after:

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Answer:

Every individual point represents something in your life.On the list you can see which meaning every point has:

1. Telephone represents Work

2. Baby represents Family

3. Door represents Friends

4. Clothes represent Money

5. Tap represents Love Life

Your chosen sequence determines the priorities in your life.

February B'day Celebration @ Saisaki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

I've been to Saisaki Japanese Buffet Restaurant several years ago. After so many years, i came back again last weekend to celebrate Steven's mom's birthday. There were crowds waiting outside for their seat. Despite we've make our reservation earlier, we still waited for about 5 mins. I advise you to make a reservation in advamce before you go there, especially during weekends and public holidays. Since i've not been here for so long, i totally forgot the environment and restaurant design inside. I think they've renovated teh place and added lots of other food sections. I remember last time this place is pretty small. The restaurant serves all kind of Japanese buffet spread. Additionally, it also features a small selection of local and Korean dishes.

Welsome to Saisaki Japanese Buffet Restaurant. I hope i can be their restaurant ambassador, so that i can eat here for free!! Hehe!! *Dreaming*

The Sashimi was just fantastic... Excellent varieties. Just can't get enough of the offerings! For the price that buffet is asking, i think it's value for money, even though there may be other restaurant out there who could rival them. As i mentioned earlier, i've been to Saisaki once prior to this. During that visit, i found the food selection to be tasty and fresh. This time was no different. The Sushi bar is the best i've seen for buffets so far. The selection is quite extensive. The more common Sushi is arranged on the outside counter while the more unique ones are displayed inside a refrigerated area to keeps them cold and fresh.

I so mad in love with Sashimi!!!!!!

The first thing i do was of cause go to the Sashimi bar. Here, they're not stingy when serving Sashimi. They cut it thick and it's so fresh and YUM!!!

Well, there're smoked salmon roll, Sashimi, Ikura (salmon roe). The Sashimi was super mad delicious! Tepanyaki lamb was not bad. I'm not a fancy for lamb, so i didn't eat that. But Steven's brother in law said the meat was tender, juicy and very tasty.

Cheese Baked Mantis Prawn. It was a complimentary dish by the restaurant. One Mantis Prawn per person only. Haha! It tasted ok.

Alongside the Sushi is a small section dedicated to freshly deep fried Tempura as well as some pan fried and grilled stuffs. Beside that, there is Tepanyaki section, where you can choose from either chicken, beef, lamb or even vegetarian.

Opposite from the fresh dishes were the pre-cooked selection which included things like fried Udon, Miso soup, BBQ chicken wongs, softshell crabs, fried vegetables, Korean side dishes such as Kimchi, porridge, rice, and many many more. The dessert section is on one counter beyond that, included some cakes, cookies and my fav ice cream (especially green tea ice cream)!!! *wink*. There's also a section on the other restaurant that prepares Sukiyaki, On top of that, you can also get to eat Peking duck here!! I felt regretted that i miss the chance to try their Pekign duck because i just noticed it when i was on the way to take ice cream and my stomach was so fulled as if a balloon is going to burst soon so i thin next time i should try!

One thing i must say is you gotto try the osyter! If you like to eat fresh oyster. I bet you'll love it! Not only fresh, every osyster serves was huge! Steven's brother in law had more than 15 osyters! Can you imaging that! Haha!! Make sure you be the first one there to grab the fresh oyster, because it can finish very fast. I noticed many people rushed to get it immediately when the waiter replenish it.

Edamame (green soybean)

We went on last saturday. It was still during Chinese new year festival (the fourteen days of CNY). The restaurant served every table with Lou Sang. I felt kind of surprise when the waiter brought over the Lou Sang. I am so happy, because i like Lou Sang!! It was just a vegetarian Lou Sang because there were no Yee Sang (salmon) or meat inside.

Despite a basic Lou Sang.. No salmon, no meat.. But it tasted good! So happy that i still can Lou Sang teh day before Chap Goh Meh! :D

Cod fish Miso soup. Very nice, fish was fresh and soup was tasty and sweet
Terriyaki salmon. YUM!
Sharkfin soup

Chawan Mushi. Very smooth and YUM!

I love the green tea ice cream!!YUM YUM!! Beside Sashimi, that was the highlight of the meal, i think because i've a sweet tooth. :D

To celebrate the restaurant 10 anniversary, there're now offering great promotion. You can now get 15% discount for weekend and 20% for weekday.

Weekend promotion 15% discount for weekend Friday - Dinner. Saturday & Sunday - Lunch & Dinner, while weekday is 20% discount. Not valid on public holiday. Not sure when will this promotion end, you're advise to call and check out with them.

Anyway, the bill was RM585 for 9 adults and 3 childrens inclusive of tax. Lunch buffet costs RM50.40++ while Dinner is RM63++. Children dine for half price. Overall, i think it was a good meal. Kinda reasonable price (with fresh oyster & Sashimi!) with the fresh food and good quality.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Price: Reasonable (with the food they served)

Ambience: Good!

Service: Good

Restaurant Saisaki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Unit No. 1-9, 1st Floor, Wisma UOA II, No. 21, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2166 3728, Hunting Line: +603 2166 4728

High5's Cockup Again!

Bought a High Five bun last night for today's breakfast. After i finished it half, i noticed something wedged into the bottom crust on one slice. Upon examining it further, it appeared to be something black... maybe a grain, I had hoped. But, no... IT WAS A BUG!!!! Thankfully, I noticed it before eating it! I wondered there is another bug and i have swallowed it earlier. How disgusting! No holes were present in the bag anywhere that I could find, & it was obviously molded into the crust during production or packing. The expiry date is 5th March 2010.

Blur.. As i am using my normal camera to shot this picture. Anyway, i can see this ugly bug's legs and it was mad disgusting!!

High Five used to produce all its products in Nilai Bakery, Negeri Sembilan. The plant in Nilai was raided on Sept 6 2006 by officers from the Health Ministry, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, the police, Department of Islamic Development, Negri Sembilan Immigration Department, State Religious Affairs Department, Nilai Municipal Council and Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association.

The authorities found the bakery used a releasing agent that did not have halal certification, that its halal certification had expired and the floor was DIRTY.

"We want to assure our loyal consumers that our bread was – and remains – safe for consumption" Said Jackson Tan, the Group MD of breadmaker Silver Bird Group Bhd. Then please keep your promised, Mr Tan.

The Smell of Spring

Time flies very fast.. Extremely fast! We have just celebrated 2010 New Year on January, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s day on February and now we are entering to the new month of March. The first quater of year is going to be ended. March might not be special for you, but I am so happy and excited! I am born on March and obviously my birthday is on March. :) I love to receive surprises on this special day, I love birthday parties, I love to receive birthday wishes from my love ones and my lovely family and friends!

One thing I have to accept is I am getting older every year of this day! I believe no one like to become old, too bad that is the fact and we can never ever turn back the clock. Age will growth, but we can make our heart to stay young by being happy always. :)

Oh ya! I just found that March starts on the same day of the week as November every year and February in common years. Amaging!

Monday Blues

I have a serious case of Monday!!!