Coffee Chemistry Cafe @ Sunway Giza

I’ve heard/read reviews on this café but didn’t have a chance to visit it until yesterday. Since some of my colleagues will be on leave on the last working day in the year of 2011, a few of us decided to have dinner before the weekend.

This café shouldn’t be too difficult to be spotted; it’s located next to Full House, above Movida. There’s a staircase on the left leading up to the café. From the outside, it is just another handphone & accessories shop and the café is located in the inner part of the shop. Since the shop both manages direct sales and restaurant at the same time, there aren’t many tables around inside the shop. However, there is a smoking section (I assume it is because it’s located at the balcony area on the outside) for those who prefer to dine in surrounded by a more lively environment.

Clean and cozy - these are the words that I would use to describe the café. Everything is in black & white, with the smoothing music played in the background and the cooling environment, it’s not too hard for one to fall asleep.




There were 7 of us, but only 3 different types of main course were ordered. We opted for our food from the set dinner according to our own preferences. Beef bacon pasta carbonara, chicken pasta carbonara (specially requested) and al-funghi mushroom olio were picked along with drinks such as iced black coffee, Dilmah specialty hot tea drinks (flavours: peach, caramel, blackcurrant, lychee etc).

Chicken pasta carbonara

Al-funghi mushroom olio

Beef bacon pasta carbonara

Coffee Chemistry Café also has an offer for those who order their lunch/dinner set. Mushroom soup can be added on at RM4.95, a 50% discount from its original price. Needless to say, all of us ordered the soup. I would say it’s worth it as the soup is thick and filled with mushroom bits.

I was satisfied with the food but a better service would have made this dining experience even more perfect. I saw 3 waiters at the café, but only one of them served us throughout the entire night. Another waiter was performing his duties at the bar area but another was totally MIA. Since there was only one person attending to my colleagues and I (we were the only group of customers), I thought he would be at least more attentive in serving us, such as taking away empty bowls.

All in all, this café is worth visiting when you're at Sunway Giza mall.

BCard - The Card That Keeps On Giving

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Hope you guys like the short version of comics above! It's just a summarized version of what I'll be blogging about in this post :)

How many of you have actually heard of this card which is known as the BCard? It shouldn't be strange to you or the public by now because this card has been launched for about a year, on 15th of December 2010 to be exact.

Like any other existing loyalty cards such as One Card, Jusco Card, this BCard is part of a brand-focused reward program which allows its members to collect points when they use the card at any participating outlets (nationwide), then further redeem them for vouchers.

What makes BCard unique compared to others? Here's why.

#1 No registration fee required upon signing up

#2 No annual fee & lifetime membership

#3 Instant redemption at participating outlets

#4 Allows partial redemption (a minimum of 100 points)

#5 Points expiry is 36 months after issuance

#6 Points checking via SMS or online

#7 Exclusive online redemption at http://www.bcard.com.my

I've own several other cards but those cards can only be used at specific mall/shops hence limiting my chance to fully utilize them. I do collect points but it's slightly difficult for me to redeem gifts, not to mention that there's annual fee and short expiry duration for points.

With BCard launched, it's no surprise that I've got myself this card. After all, I can use it at more than 300 participating outlets in Malaysia. Depending on the participating outlets, one can redeem 2X or 3X BPoints.

So the other day when I had dinner with mom at Papa John's Tropicana City Mall, I've decided to pay the bill using the card. Just some elaboration on one of the benefits of BCard Point #3, it means that I can redeem my points according to the total bill, which in turn allows me to use those points on the spot for cash rebates.

Psst... a little birdie told me about this offer

To apply for BCard, all you have to do is just go to any of the participating outlets, fill up the application form and you're good to go! Remember folks, there is NO REGISTRATION FEE.

Last but not least, don't forget to take part in the BCard Swipe and Win contest from 2nd January 2012 to 29th February 2012 to win some cool prizes like an all expense trip to London!! Check it out on www.bcard.com.my for more details.

Click here for more info on the contest

3 grand prizes and weekly prizes to be given away! :D Do you want to win? I do!

1st prize: 4D/3D holiday package Berjaya Eden Park, London for 2 + £1000 cash

2nd prize: 3D/2N holiday package Berjaya Langkawi Resort for 2 + 1 iPhone 4S

3rd prize: 3D/2N holiday package Berjaya Tioman Resort for 2 + 1 iPad 2

How to join? Just swipe your BCard at least twice at any BCard participating outlets during the contest period. If you haven't gotten this card, it's the time to apply for one now!

As on how the winners are selected, weekly winners will be selected based on the highest spend, most number of swipes and lucky draw winners while 1st to 3rd grand prizes’ winners will be selected based on the highest spend and most number of swipes during the contest period.

Magnum Movie Nite is Back!

It's been so long since I last attended movie screening by Magnum. The last one I went was Tron Legacy in 3D! Both my guest and I certainly enjoyed ourselves during the movie :)

This time, Magnum is back again with screenings in Klang Valley with the most anticipated movie - Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. You too could stand a stand to win free tickets to this event, happening on the 15th December 2011, at e@Curve.

Just like Magnum4D facebook page or log on www.Magnum4D.com.my and submit your details and wait for the good news! Hurry up okay! I'm submitting mine soon :)

Poco Zakka & Kitchen, Sunway Giza Mall

可爱的手工艺品永远讨人欢心，尤其是女生。 这点我很赞同，而且也是我弱点之一，因为我总会被任何的可爱物品吸引着。

从朋友那儿听说有间餐馆的布置很可爱，里面也有售卖手工艺品，所以就约了男友一同去了Poco Zakka & Kitchen 享用午餐。

距离餐馆不远时，我就已经认出是哪间了，因为餐馆外的布置和装饰都带有着浓浓的 “家”的味道，的确很有亲切感。踏入店内，里面的布置比外面更美和精致。天空蓝的墙壁和桌椅，还有设在角落边的摆设，给我一种很舒服的感觉，仿佛在呼唤着我把任何烦恼暂时忘掉，只专注的享受眼前的美食和手工艺品等等。这里的手工艺品是让人购买的哦！

店内售卖的食物主要是日本餐。男友点了Chicken Katsu Curry Rice；咖哩的辣味和甜味恰恰好，炸的香脆的鸡肉条沾上咖哩酱很令人开胃。我则点了一份甜点和一杯饮料，也就是巧克力熔岩蛋糕与香草冰淇淋和苹果格雷伯爵茶。蛋糕里那浓郁微苦的巧克力配上香草冰淇淋，可以说是完美情人。茶中带有苹果味，喝了很清爽！

一级棒的经验！

Poco Zakka & Kitchen
C-01-G, Sunway Giza Mall,

Jalan PJU5/14, PJU 5,

Kota Damansara,

47810 Petaling Jaya.
Contact: +603 – 61511268

Balinese Cuisine @ The Uma, Kota Damansara

Took me an hour plus just to upload these pictures ._."

Wanted to blog but I've lost my mood to do so.. so I'm just going to copy and paste what I've written in Chinese a few days ago. Short description - 399 words to be exact.

一直以来都很想吃巴厘餐但都没有机会，皇天不负有心人，我终于找到了一间名为 The Uma 的店来沵补我未能跟随男友去巴厘岛一起吃喝玩乐的遗憾。

一踏进店内，里面带有浓浓巴厘风情味的布置，加上抒情音乐和温和的灯光下，让我感觉到自己身置在巴厘岛的感觉。

点好后，饮料和食物很快的就上桌了！先谈谈饮料， 我叫的 Es Timun Segar (RM7) 是由三种材料配成的: 黄瓜，柠檬和薄荷。很清凉！很清爽！不但如此，饮料中还含有很多的黄瓜丝。男友则叫了Jus Apokat (RM9)。我也尝试了几口，浓浓的口感，虽然这杯果汁含有巧克力酱作为点娺，但还是可以喝出那鳄梨的甜味。

至于 Assam Pork Satay (RM14)，烤得刚刚好，带有点酸味的烤猪肉配上那甜辣酱，果真是盘名副其实的开胃菜。正餐是 Pesan Be Tuna (RM24)。腌上了调味料的金枪鱼包在香蕉叶烤了后很引诱人，再加上附有的配菜；干炒长豆，香脆马铃薯丝，炒空心菜，辣椒油鸡肉丝，最后配上白饭及两种不同的酱料，看了都令人食指大动。

环境优美，食物美味，价格公道！又怎能不再来呢？