Weekend food outing

It's been ages since I last went for intensive shopping and food hunting. PL invited me to go on a special mission last weekend and the food was an added bonus. Can't mention what was the special mission. Hahaha.

Imperial Chinese Cuisin, Prangin Mall
Who would have known that there was such a nice Chinese restaurant hidden in the lower ground floor of Prangin Mall. The last time I went there, the whole place looked run down. This little gem is a very nice surprise thanks to my new friend D. The prices were affordable too. We ordered 4 dishes and a soup and it came up to only RM30+ per person. By the way, there wasn't any service tax. So, it was only the 6% GST.

Soup of the day - Boiled groundnuts with pork rib soup

Very flavorful. Have you had the sensation that you've forgotten that you've missed something until you've had it. That feeling just hit me when I had my first mouthful of the soup. Delicious! 

Two types of Kai Lan

Still trying to figure out how green leafy vegetables be that crunchy.

Butter Prawns

Worth all the hype about it. It's my first time trying the moist type of butter prawns and it is recommended. I would love to try the other types of prawn dishes the next time. 

 Three type of steamed egg

I was wondering how many types of eggs are there. Got my answer after digging in. It's a combination of salted egg, century egg and fresh egg. Very unique. Would order again.

Claypot pork with salted fish sauce

The sauce is just addictive especially when mixed with rice. Not bad.

After refueling our stomachs and chatting for almost 2 hours.....finally, we started out special mission. Hahahaha. Won't give away what we had to do.

Almost at the top flood of Prangin Mall, we were attracted to the lovely aroma of Thai food. 

Papaya salad in the making 

 Papaya Salad

This reminds me so much of my trip to Thailand. This version is much spicier than the ones that I've had in the past. My friends preferred the mango kerabu though.

Back to special mission.......then pit stop at Gloria Jeans Coffee.

Hot chocolate and chocolate cake

Somehow I felt that the hot chocolate tasted a bit weird. Can be improved. 

 Rainbow cake

If only the taste was as nice as the colours. A reminder that looks can be deceiving.

Fast forward to dinner at Sri Pinang Foodcourt

 Hokkien Mee aka Penang Prawn Mee

Missed this a lot! If only I can get nice Hokkien mee near my place.

Char Kuey Teow

Missed this dish too! I'm already satisfied after having this. 

Grilled French Beans

How can beans taste that nice. Must be the seasoning. 

 Fried Lala

The sauce was very unique. There's curry powder, curry leave, sweet and spicy all mixed into it. Makes one wanting to go back for more.

 Grilled Fish

One of the nicest grilled fish that I've had in my life. The spices really brings out the flavour.

Visiting PL's two new baby guinea pigs

Awwwww.....so cute! 

Coconut Palm Wine

Didn't know that Malaysia produces wine. I'm not a good wine critique but I can finish one bottle myself.

Thanks PL, D and RY for such a wonderful outing! Too bad I had to leave the group earlier as I was working the next day. Luckily could wake up when my alarm went off.

Looking forward to the next adventure.

Essential from one's prespective

Many hoped that it was going to be an April fools joke including myself but it's here finally - Goods and Service Tax.

There were many reassurances given by ministers that essential items will not be taxed. However, I wondered if there were any ladies in that committee deciding the list.

The thing that really irritates me is that sanitary pads are subjected to the 6% GST! What nonsense is this? It's like we're punished for this normal menstrual cycle that allowed mankind to repopulate. If we can't afford to keep ourselves hygienic during our monthly cycle with sanitary pads, what are we suppose to use?

Those who are savvy and rich enough would have stocked up on their supply. But sooner or later we'll run out and can't escape from this GST. Those of you who have light and short duration of period can start counting how much money you would have saved. Times have just gotten tougher to be a girl.

I propose that there should be a regular review of the items included in the taxation. I hope that Malaysian women will get their voices heard and not be bullied with this new taxation system.