Capital Cafe, Kuala Lumpur

Capital Cafe Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman

The old menu that dated back to 1956!

Seraph Awaken @ Klang

A hidden gem in the town of Klang! 

The royal town of Selangor is more popular for its Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) than coffee and cafe but this place serves to prove otherwise.

Located within waling distance from the KTM Klang train station, the cafe is decorated in a simple style with furniture from the old days. I like the serenity of the ambiance. 

I had the signature Hibiscus Coffee (RM13). It's a refreshing drink of hand brew coffee with Hibiscus tea's ice cube (notice the pinkish ice cube)

Seraph Awaken

28, Jalan Stesen 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor

Facebook: Seraph Awaken

Central Market by Hari Ho

(Hari Ho - Yap Hoh)

What a cool image of an old man! I recognised the white singlet and the pant; these were common clothing for men in the old days especially for old Chinese elderly men. My grandfather worn them too; maybe that's why the photo appeals to me - it reminds me of him.

The photo is one of the portraits featured in an exhibition by Hari Ho in Wei Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. Central market, the title of Ho' solo work, referred to the wet market which was closed in 1985. The people in the portraits were the traders and those  who worked in the market. Ho shot these portraits during the final weeks before the market closed.

Interestingly, the people in the portraits seem comfortable and even smile and strike poses for him. That's because Ho spent some times getting to know the people in the market before he started to take photos of them.

(Hari Ho - Wong Yen Hoon)

Like this man, Wong Yen Hoon who suddenly raised his arm when his photo was taken. He later explained to Ho that for a portrait like this, he would like to greet the world.

Hari Ho - Wong Chee Mun

And this man, Wong Chee Mun, and eccentric collector of military paraphernalia who snapped to attention and saluted!

Hari Ho - Lorry Boy

Sadly, there was one person the photographer did not manage to know.  "Lorry Boy' was called away for work right after Ho photographed him. The people in the market told Ho that he's a lorry boy, who worked with a lorry team to load and upload supplies at the market. Even though Ho returned to the market every day after that, he couldn't see him. Ho often wonder what happen to him. If you have information, please contact the gallery.

The Day After

Hari Ho - Central Market

Showing at Wei Ling Gallery from 2 August to 10 September 2017.

Brewdog Hardcore IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

Hops, hops, hops and more hops.
A nice citrusy aroma with a long bitter finish.

Hardcore IPA
Explicit Imperial Ale

Manufacturer: Brewdog

ABV: 9.2 % 

Apple Strudel @ Fruity Bakery & Cafe

Delicious Apple Strudel from an old school bakery in Klang!

Filled with apple, whipped cream and custard and covered with a crispy pastry.

Each piece is priced at RM6.75 while the whole loaf (which can be divided to  about 3 pieces) is RM30.30.

The bakery also serves pastries, cake, coffee and also Western-styled dishes. I didn't try other food but I think it's worth to drop by for the apple strudel!


Fruity Bakery & Cafe
No. 107, Lebuh Turi, Off Persiaran Raja Musa, Taman Chi Liung, 41200, Klang
FB: Fruity.bakery.cafe

Lee Rubber Building @ Petaling Street

Lee Rubber Building is a historic building in Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur. It was considered the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur when it was constructed in 1930. The iconic building was designed by British architect Arthuer Oakley Coltman in Art Deco style.

Located along Jalan Tun H.S Lee, the building is now vacated and reportedly to have been sold to a new owner. The signage on the building was removed where previously it displayed the name Lee Rubber Building,  as seen in the photo below.

(Photo from Wikipedia)

Previously, Popular Bookstore was the building's main tenant. The bookstore closed down its outlet at the building last year after 13 years. Other tenants included Peter Hoe Evolution and Beyond, a lifestyle store and cafe on the second floor and Pusat Tuisyen Kasturi, a tuition centre on the third floor.

Lee Rubber Building is listed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) as a Category 2 historical building which meant the entire facade of the building must be conserved by its owner.

Bamboo toothbrush

Update 1 August 2017: The Hive has relocated to a new shop, still in the same Bangsar area. The new address is 92A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar. 

Bamboo toothbrush from The Hive - Bulk Food in Bangsar.

I was looking for non-plastic/bamboo toothbrush in Malaysia and found it at The Hive - Bulk Food in Bangsar. Price: RM25 (USD5.60). 

The Hive store promotes a zero-waste lifestyle and approach to shopping. It sell items in bulk with no packaging. Customers are encourage to bring in their own reusable containers and bags.

The store sells organic food like cereal and seeds, eco-friendly cleaning products and products that help reduce waste like bamboo toothbrush, bamboo straw, stainless steel straw and washable cloth sanitary pad. It also have beauty products and pre-loved clothes, shoe and bags.

The Hive also work with local organic producers and held workshop and community event to  promote healthy and sustainable living. 

The Hive - Bulk Foods

Facebook: The Hive Bulk Foods

Tel: 017-488 6979

The Year of the Rooster

Image from Google Doodle

Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the year of the Fire Rooster!