ShopRite Specialty Store @Jalan Song, Kuching

Address: No. 7, Tabuan Heights Commercial Centre, Jalan Song, Tabuan Heights, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Business hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm


This store is a grocer shop selling imported goods from Philippines. Don't know when, they started serving food as well. Looking at their menu at the entrance, they serve variety of food from local cuisine to Western. Price range is acceptable as well.




And, the best part is that they have the glass bottle of soda drinks. It's so nostalgic. I always deem that Coca-Cola in glass bottle has better taste than in PVC bottle. Contains less gas and tastes smoother.







I ordered this grilled pork belly with rice. If not mistaken, it's RM13 something. It was served with a bowl of soup as well. The soup was flavourful, really nice taste.




I like its texture of pork belly as well, juicy and chewy. It goes well with white rice. The mixed vegetables also stir-fried with butter so it tastes fragrant.







They have the famous Filipino deep-fried pork knuckle as well. If you are interested to order, you may check out their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/shoprite.specialty.grocer/


The map to Shoprite Cafe & Grill:

Magenta Restaurant @The Square Tower Waterfront, Kuching

Address: The Square Tower Waterfront, Jalan Barrack, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Business hours: Monday - Sunday 5:00pm - 12:00am


After the meal at It Hng Teochew Restaurant, we had second round of dinner. My friend was longing to try out the pasta I had many years back at Magenta. He watched me slurped down the whole plate of pasta, deemed it must be delicious.

Previously Magenta was located at Old Courthouse, not long ago they moved to The Square Tower at waterfront.




The dining place is located at upstairs. Accessing to upstairs is quite a challenge, it's a twisted staircase. It's quite narrow and steep. If you are wearing short skirts, not advisable to dine at upstairs. Or you can choose the table outside the premise.




The menu is here. Sorry for the blurred pictures, the place is dim and poor lighting for taking photograph. It supposed to be a romantic place, but it ain't romantic because of the unmatched tables and chairs. The view is not as great too because the window size is small and you can't enjoy the whole night view of the river and Astana.

Magenta is supposed to be a high class restaurant. So the pricing is higher as expected.














My friend asked me why I wanted to take the picture of the drinks as it's nothing interesting. Hmm.. Why not? They are using a plastic glass. That's what I want to point out. Don't you think it spoils the whole thing?




Lime Leave Seafood Fettuccine, RM36. My friend said it was not that tasty as he expected. I think the quality has dropped, the sauce was quite watery as compared to last time. 




Chef's Salmon, RM42. The plate is huge, it makes the content looks so petty. The pan-fried salmon was fresh so it also elevated the taste.




The total bill was about RM90++. My friend foot the bill. Personally I don't think I will come here again or recommend any friend to try out. Perhaps this place is more suitable for tourists?


The map to Magenta Restaurant:

By Invitation: Nando's #Everyone's Platter for 4

Last night I attended Nando's Christmas dinner party at The Spring shopping mall. Next month Nando's is going to launch their new menu named #EVERYONE's platter in conjunction with Christmas celebration. It's only available for the month of December.




We were free to ask for any drinks on the menu, so I asked for Sparkling Apple and my friend had the Peach Perfect.




Their signature sweet potato fries. I couldn't stop myself having this fries, its crispiness and dipped it with the sauce provided, tastes heavenly good.




The platter includes the whole grilled chicken, and the side dishes: mushroom, corns, wedges, salad, and Mediterranean rice. A set of this #Everyone's platter costs RM99 which is RM24.75 per pax. It's a good deal as this set also includes 4 bottomless Coca-cola.




The staff passed me a knife to cut the chicken. I was quite puzzle at first. Based on her explanation, the original butterfly cut chicken will remains juicy and tantalizing if uncut. It didn't take me much effort to cut it into 4 pieces, pretty easy than I thought. The well marinated chicken was delicious, like the staff mentioned, it was remained juicy.




After the main course, they served us the desserts as well. The red velvet cake and caramel cheesecake. Unfortunately it's not to our liking. The texture was quite hard and not moist.

SideWalk @Green Height, Kuching

Address: Lot 8729, No. 127, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Green Height, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.
Business hours: Monday - Sunday 4:00pm - 12:00am


I had not dine out for quite sometime until last week I had the crave of Alio Olio. Whenever I think of the best pasta in town, SideWalk came to my mind. Their pricing is considered high as compared to other restaurants without air-conditioning. But the last time I visited here, the taste of their pasta was good.




SideWalk's menu. Carbonara or bolognese, noodles choice of fettuccine or spaghetti, you can always get your favourite pasta here. Though my favourite is carbonara fettuccine, I have to avoid it because of my diet plan. Sorry for the poor lighting, this restaurant is really dimmed. A romantic dining place for couples. This place also provides red and white wine. They do have beers and cocktails too.
















Their open kitchen.




My friend's Cajun Chicken, RM27.80 not inclusive of 6% GST.




My Seafood Alio-Olio, RM28.80 not inclusive of 6% GST.




Not sure they have unnoticeably cut down the portion or I got it wrong. Rather disappointed with its portion. I was not even 80% full after the meal. Well, with the price we paid.. I don't find it worth to visit again.  Oh yeah, we also ordered a pot of tea RM7.80. Please be informed, they don't provide free hot water refill ok. They charge RM2 for each refill. I forgot to let my friend know before she reached out the waitress for refill request.

Total billed RM70.40 for above all including a pot of tea and 6% GST.


The map to SideWalk:

Steak House @Petanak Market, Kuching

Address: 1st Floor, Lot 12, Jalan Petanak, Petanak Market, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Business Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 11pm (Monday off)


Many Kuchingnites are familiar with this budget Western food located at Petanak wet market. I got to know its existence since my college time. Though the price was quite low for a Western food meal during those time, it was still a luxury choice for me. I had not been there for a very long time. Reason being, I don't think the taste worth to wait for a hour long. Maybe the waiting time has shortened, depends on the number of customer order.




Bro's order, lamb chop.




The business is running by family, the son is now taking charge of grilling. The taste was acceptable, price wise also reasonable. But come to choose the budget Western food yet good taste, Richmond Place always my best choice.

Hard Rock Cafe, Kuala Lumpur

Address: Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde, No 2, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/kuala-lumpur/


My friend had been wanting to bring me to Hard Rock Cafe. And finally we made it. This time we didn't want to over eat again. Apparently failed.. Looking at the menu, it was hard to skip the chicken wings. And he wanted to have the Bruschetta. The friendly waiter recommended us to have Jumbo Combo so we can try different dishes, the price is about the same too if we ordered separately.

Here is the Jumbo Combo. Thumbs up! Every appetizer worth trying! The portion size is gigantic to me.  Two of us couldn't finish it. If you has small stomach, this Jumbo Combo is more than sufficient.




This is my main course, roasted lamb ribs. I think the portion of these two dishes can feed 4 persons sufficiently. The meat can be separated from the bone effortlessly. No chewing difficulty. Honestly I prefer Hard Rock's ribs than Tony Roma's.Gosh, I wish I can finish all and enjoy it to the last rib. But I was 80% full when this dish served.



Message to the person who brought me here. I doubt if you are reading this post. May be not. Neverthless.. thank you for all these years bringing me to savour the nice food. I treasured and enjoyed spending time with you rather than the food. I wish you well. Good health and happy. And I have been missing you a lot.

Susan's Bistro @ Bandar Mahkota Cheras

Address: 6, Jalan Temengung 3/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Kajang, Selangor
Tel: 03-9010 4588


Used Google to search any nice Western food in Cheras and Susan's Bistro appeared few times in the list. At first I was quite hesitated as the facade of the restaurant looked quite 'old' fashioned. But since the reviews were good, decided to give it a try.





Caesar salad, tastes ordinary. But I quite like it.




Mushroom soup, I love this soup despite others think it's just mediocre. Soup is creamy and thick.




Grilled salmon




My chicken chop




Our Tiramisu dessert.. very nice!




Hope I will have chance to visit Susan's Bistro again as I am keen to try their escargot, pizza, pasta and creme Brulee!

Basaga Holiday Residences, Kuching

Location: 70, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: 082-417 069

If you need a romantic atmosphere to dine, Basaga is one of the suitable venues in Kuching. It is not noticeable from main road, quite hidden location. There are rooms for rent, you can visit their website for more information: http://www.basaga.com/. Usually we go there for drinks and chit chat.

The main entrance




The lobby




The restaurant




Tropical feel of dining area




The Menu of Basaga Restaurant, they also have local food like Sarawak Laksa and Mee Mamak








We ordered Aglio-Olio.. Not bad but rather too plain. It's just a plate of spicy spaghetti with cheese powder.




The french fries.. always the favourite snack food for drinks