Ramen Kanbe @ Empire Damansara らーめん神戸 - Food Review

For the four years I was in Malaysia, it was my first visit to Empire Damansara where this beauty struck my attention.

It was a small Japanese Restaurant called Ramen Kanbe. Originated from Japan itself, this is the first ever branch to open in Malaysia!

Welcome!

If you guys have tried Ramen, you should know that their soup is vegetable-based & naturally oil free, but also depending on the type of ingredients that each restaurant prefers to use.

For Kanbe, they use vegetable & chicken broth, slowly simmered for 7-hours to extract the savory yet flavorful taste. Umami is extracted from vegetables and chicken bones by boiling for longer hours. The soup is plain, but well-seasoned, which is critical for authentic ramen!

So, hungry yet? Let's start!

Here ya go~

For starters, we had the Wantan Ramen (RM21), served with wantan & slices of roast pork.

The soup was very pleasing, with a light soy taste. For me, I love soy sauce, so this was definitely delightful!!

Moving on........to the spicy! Any spicy lovers? Loaded with minced chicken & pork this Spicy Ramen (RM21) will fire up your taste buds! (I still prefer the wanton one though, since I'm not a fan of spicy) But I was a good sport & ate all my vegetables ^_^

The chef recommended this special fried rice (RM12) that carried the authenticity of Ramen, just in a rice form. I could taste the soy sauce & the sweetness of chicken broth too! I tried to ask the Chef his special ingredient, but no luck :(

& who said Nasi Pattaya only existed in Malaysia? Haha! Nono, this is a Japanese egg rice, known as Tenshi-Han, sits on a bed of thick sauce, also made from the yummy soy-based soup. For Malaysians, I think this would be a fave because who knew such a simple dish could be so delicious?

Cut open the egg, & ta-dah! the rice is hiding warmly inside~~

Well of course, we could never forget the Gyoza when eating at a Japanese Restaurant. Similar like Ramen Soup, each restaurant have their own way of making gyoza. For Kanbe, it was a simple mixture of pork & chives, served with soy sauce.

& finally, ending the day with chicken wings! Just a fine way to end off a Japanese meal! Satisfied!

After that, I peeked into the kitchen & found this!

Kanbe actually allows customers to customize their Ramen! So this one here is a Charsiu Ramen with spicy soup! Yums! I wanted to try too! But it's not mine haha. Maybe next time~~

This place may seem small, but when I was here to experience the fine Japanese taste, I was so much  absorbed into the food, that I forgot I was in Malaysia! (Okay fine, maybe I over-exaggerated, but you get the point, right?)

Visit their Facebook here:

https://www.facebook.com/rk.empire.damansara?fref=ts

My Blogger friend has also shared a review on her blog here:

http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2015/05/lwin-lee-ramen-kanbe-empire-damansara.html

Address:

G28, Block Empire Retail, Empire Damansara, NO.2 Jalan PJU 8/8A, 

Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya,

Shop Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

OpenSnap - Experiencing Food in a Whole New Level

Hello fans! It's been a while since I've been on track with exploring new foods around town. 

Ever since I started working, I realized that lunch was a very difficult decision to make. My colleagues & I were always wondering what and where to eat!

Now, no worries! You can find locals food & eateries right at your finger tips! With this new app, you can see the restaurant before you actually go there!

Firstly, you select your area, and as you can see, all the categories are listed for you to choose.

For example, if you choose Cafe, a list of selections will appear.

Haha! You guys see the photo I uploaded? Yep, that's mine!

With OpenSnap, You can share photos of your favorite foods!

You can select different filters to make your photos look WOW! I love this feature because it really enhances the effects of my photos, especially since I'm not a professional in snapping photos of food.

You can also include these cute stickers!

Do you like my final production? (hehe ^_^ )

You can also bookmark your favorite photos & store them in your album for quick & easy access!

Similar to other photo apps, you can like the photo & give props to the owner.

My first experience with this app was very exciting, because I was able to explore my creativity whilst reminiscing the flavors of yummy foods I tried at Antipodean!

AND NOW.........

Introducing the delicious & adventurous flavors of Italy, located at one of the largest malls in the world......

Expect the unexpected at Antipodean Cafe, in Mid Valley Megamall~~

Here is the original photo before I uploaded it to OpenSnap. Simple, yet beautiful :)

And for starters, this light & healthy portion, known as the Buffalo Mozzarella (RM 24), thinly sliced tomatoes are paired with fresh mozzarella cheese, a spritz of olive oil, & topped with herbs. 

Looking at this dish makes me so happy! (i love tomatoes!!)

Then it was a fancy Egg Marlboro with Smoked Salmon (RM 24), perfect for breakfast, lunch, or anytime during the day! A slice of wholemeal toast topped with smoked salmon & two beautifully poached eggs!

The Benedict sauce brings a light butter texture to enhance the flavors of the smoked salmon, which came to my surprise because I wasn't expecting such exciting flavors!

Who says we can't eat two sets of breakfasts in one day?!

Here is another healthy selection of eggs, asparagus, & wheat toast (RM 20)! This delicious set may probably be the best kick-starter for the day, or even a light dinner to wind-down & relax for the night!

An Italian dinner is never complete without pasta! This carb-loaded pasta comes with pumpkin, feta cheese, & sage (RM 18) to fill up & satisfy your tummy!

And of course, the meats! A fragrant & generous portion of grilled chicken on top of grilled tomatoes & french beans (RM 20) drizzled with balsamic vinegar! It's definitely as good as it looks!

& Finally, my favorite dish of the day~~~~ Avocado Bacon (RM 18) 

Yes, another dish that is perfect for anytime of the day! The avocado was creamy & matched perfectly with the wholegrain toast, while the bacon was fried perfectly crispy. Yummy~~ 

BUT WAIT! There's dessert too! This sweet Banana Bread with Cream Cheese & Honey (Rm 12) is PERFECT for those with a sweet tooth. The cake was already delicious, but even BETTER when dipped in the honey! 

And of course, possibly a local Malaysian favorite...the Bali Date Cake (RM 8) with butterscotch sauce which will tinggle your taste buds with every bite!


Hungry yet! Why wait?! Go to Antipodean Cafe NOW & don't forget to upload your photos on OpenSnap!


See you guys soon!

Ruco Chan 陳展鹏 @ USJ 21

Hi friends!

Before I continue with a blog post regarding my experience with Ruco Chan,

here's a teaser video!

Sorry for the bad sound quality. I used my camera & didn't have any other equipment.

Enjoy!

365 DAYS AT SUNWAY LAGOON FOR AS LOW AS RM 0.70 A DAY!

~Enjoy exclusive rates to visit this multiple award-winning theme park at this March School Holidays Spectacular Roadshow~

From learning about the majestic White Lions, to getting on board the “Pirate’s Revenge”; coming face-to-face with some of Hollywood’s most feared monsters and taking the ultimate leap of faith with Malaysia’s First Bungy Jump – 

There is only one destination where play and leisure come together:

 Sunway Lagoon!

Experience the wonders of over 80 rides and attractions at exclusive rates at the ongoing March School Holidays Spectacular roadshow at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall from now till this Sunday (22 March 2015).

Priced at only RM 90 (per adult) and RM 70 (per child) during the roadshow, visitors are also entitled to an extra RM 10 food voucher and RM 10 voucher for retail merchandises within the theme park.

The fun never stops at Asia’s one-stop fun destination! 

The annual pass offers unlimited all-inclusive access! The annual pass for RM240 (child) and RM300 (adult), entitles holders with unlimited entry into Sunway Lagoon for 12 months from the date of purchase. 

However the pass excludes the pay per ride attractions. Sunway Pals members will be able to enjoy an additional month of access, i.e. 13 months from the date of purchase.

“At Sunway Lagoon, we want visitors to enjoy the theme park at the best rates that we could offer. We are indeed, very excited to announce that all Malaysians can now enjoy the theme park from as low as RM 0.70 per day with our annual passes!” shared Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

	1st Feb – 31st March 2015		1st April – 31 December 2015
	Adult (RM)	Child/ Senior Citizen (RM)	Adult (RM)	Child/ Senior Citizen (RM)
Non-MyKad Holders	145.00	115.00	150.00*	120.00*
MyKad Holders	115.00	85.00	120.00*	90.00*
MyKad CNY Promotion	90.00	65.00

*Price inclusive of GST

Named ‘Asia’s Best Attraction’ by International Association of Amusement Park and Attractions (IAAPA) for four consecutive years, Sunway Lagoon is home to the World’s First Waterplexx 5D and the World’s Largest Water Ride – Vuvuzela. 

Other worthy attractions include the World’s Largest Man-made Sandy Surf Beach, Malaysia’s First Interactive Zoo, Asia’s Largest Flying Fox Trail, Lynton V Harris’ Scream Park and one of the Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridges in Malaysia.

This year, visitors can look forward to the first Nickelodeon-branded attraction in Asia – Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, which is set to open in 2015!

The Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon will feature immersive rides and attractions like an Oasis Lagoon Splash Pad and climbing structure, an interactive water play area using reactive technology, daily signature slime events, and a variety of other slide attractions, retail shops, and food service establishments themed with Nickelodeon’s hit properties including SpongeBob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Sunway Lagoon is open daily from 10am to 6pm. 

For more information, kindly contact Sunway Lagoon at +603-5639 0000 or log on to Sunway Lagoon’s website at www.sunwaylagoon.com or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia.

The Dream Boyz 小电影 Roadshow - SEGi University

The Dream Boyz 小电影, a local production film by Malaysian director Ryon Lee (李勇昌), talks about 8 students who follow a dream. 

It portrays 8 different personalities that gather together because they have one thing in common: 

they love filming.

Watch their movie trailer here:

Today, SEGi University had to honor to invite the director & cast of this movie for the last & final promotional roadshow. The 8 main characters attended for a sharing session!

Joe Chang Yew Joe 曾耀祖 (Click here for FB link)

FS Fuying 王赴颖 (Click here for FB link)

FS Sam

Wang Qie (Click here for FB link)

Eric Lin 林健輝 (Click here for FB link)

Teddy Chin 陳泰迪(立謙) (Click here for FB link)

& I got my autographed original soundtrack and photobook!!

More videos coming soon!! Stay tuned!!