Suki-Ya @ Paradigm Mall

Somehow, my 2013 just kickstarts today after submitting my assignment that I've been working hard for the past two weeks. Now that I'm kinda free (for the time being) I'll try my best to blog daily to clear my forever pending posts. There's still so much stuff happened back in 2012 that I've yet to blog T__T so do bear with me.

Back to the main topic, FOOD! Yes, I'm gonna blog about food today :3

On the fine Sunday before Christmas week, the sister and I celebrated her bf's birthday at Suki-Ya. It was my first time there so I was pretty excited since I've been hearing quite a number of good reviews about it. We were there early, around 11am since we didn't make any reservation.

Suki-Ya was born from the combination of specialized shops in Japan serving hot pot, shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. What's so special at Suki-Ya is that they serve FREE FLOW of freshly sliced meat; chicken, beef and lamb!

SUKI-YA; eat all you can sukiyaki and shabu shabu! 

They have 4 different soup base to choose from namely Shabu Shabu, Miso, Sukiyaki and Kimuchi.
So you'll get to have 2 different soup base, so we chose Sukiyaki which is the soy sauce broth and Kimuchi, the spicy kimchi broth. I would totally recommend the Sukiyaki broth but not the kimuchi, it was kinda tasteless and not spicy enough. 

Besides shabu-shabu, they do have ala-carte dishes which you order from the menu as well to complement your meal :D 

Before you start eating, here's an instruction on how to enjoy delicious sukiyaki (:

Chili paste and soy sauce as condiments.

Their healthy vegetable bar filled with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, tofu, sausages and mushrooms. 

 All of their ingredients are assured fresh that even I'm impressed! *double thumbs up

There's even dressing that you can have vegetable salad as appetizer prior to your shabu shabu sesh :D

There is cheeseeeeeeeeee in those sausages and round tofu! The square ones are seafood tofu. 

Sliced chicken. 

Refillable paper thin beef and lamb, too awesommmmmmme for words :9

Those eggs are not any ordinary eggs I tell you, they are premium pasteurised eggs :O  
They have specially made dipping sauce available too.

Last but not least, the ice creams bar! :D
They have three flavours; roasted rice, chocolate and MY FAVE green tea.
They provide toppings and cones to go with your icecream too. 

The fresh pasteurised egg is beaten raw and used as dipping sauce.
To enjoy, just dip your freshly cook meat into the egg. 
Dipping ingredients into the egg can actually take away some heat from the meat before you eat it. 

I'm never a fan of raw egg cause of the smell but I still pick up the courage and tried, surprisingly there is no smell at all. The meat still tasted the same and I don't find it any tastier if you dip it into the egg :P

Even the meat is undeniably fresh and we couldn't get enough of it. We refilled both the beef and lamb for 4 times! 

Ooooooozing cheese from the tofu. Very sedap, y'know?  :3

Ending my meal with a cup of green tea ice cream topped with crushed peanuts YUMS

 ♡♥♡♥  Sisters4Life lolol ♡♥♡♥

Price: RM29.80 per person [LUNCH/ 11.30PM - 5PM]
       RM 39.80 per person [DINNER/ 5PM - 10PM]
Kids below 12 - 50% off buffet price
Buffet duration: 2 hours 

I'll definitely pay them another round of visit, even though they don't have much of variety when it comes to the ingredients but I'm truly satisfied with the quality of the ingredients served. Service wise is satisfactory as well (Y) Recommended for those who at eat a lot; sure worth the price you pay.
Be sure to call in for reservation if you plan to dine in during the weekend (:

Suki-ya @ Paradigm Mall 
Lot UG (4th)-12, Upper Ground Floor,
No.1, Jalan SS7/26A, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Telephone No: +603 7887 3042

Also available at Pavilion's Tokyo Street and opening soon at 1 Mont Kiara Mall! :D

On an unrelated note, here's my #OOTD I wore that day! 

Lovin' my new Karen Walker inspired shades B)

P/S: Bought this skirt two years back and I'm amazed myself that I can still fit in it LOLOL
Ombre pastel colour top & studded skirt: Sg. Wang Boutiques 
Flats: H&M

Till then, happy weekends, guys!

xx

2013; let's do this!

To be honest, I'm still feeling a tad in disbelief that 2012 is coming to an end in just a few hours, cause it felt like yesterday when 2012 just started. Time is passing too fast that I can hardly catch up sometimes.

Looking back, my 2012 in retrospect has been bittersweet but one thing for sure, I've never imagine it to turn out the way it is right now. Definitely not my year, but life goes on. Despite the bitterness, I'm still thankful for  all the good things that had happen, thankful for the family that is always there to support me, thankful for the friends who stay and be there when I need them, thankful for the new friends that I've met, thankful for my blog readers and generous sponsors that keep this blog alive, thankful for the different places that I've been this year, thankful for the experiences that makes me grow and stronger, thankful for the sweet memories that I once had and even thankful for the random strangers that made my day. So farewell 2012, it's been one hella challenging journey but I'm glad I survived the 366 days. This 2013, I resolve to have no resolutions but to live everyday to the fullest. Time to end the sadness and just be happy. Time for a change and to be able to start over with a clean start, happy & carefree (´∀`) But then again, I wonder what will 2013 bring me. We shall see!

Note to self: When in doubt, keep calm and kitty on!

May 2013 be better for me and all of us ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ Happy New Year, ehverybardy! *pops confetti*

P/S: Been thinking to start on Project 365 for 2013, what say you? HEH

xx

FASHIONVALET

Online shopping has never been so enjoyable if it wasn't with FashionValet! :D Haven't you heard? It's  Malaysia’s first and hottest online shopping store that was established back in 2010 with the aim of bringing you all the latest fashion trends (be it trendy or traditional) right to your doorstep. FV stocks more than 150 local designers and brands as well as some around the South East Asian region. They have a wide array of products not only available for females but for the hunks too (; not forgetting bold and funky accessories and beauty cosmetics to complete the whole IT look. 

 Fashion Valet steals the spotlight as Malaysia's hottest online shopping website with ready to wear garments, accessories and handbags, from chic classic, designers to edgy statement pieces. 

Even I can spend hours deciding what to get for myself cause I was spoiled with too much choices to choose from! It will make you go "Oh I want that" then after clicking the next page, "Ah wait, I want that too".

My hauls were shipped out the next day I placed my order and I got it on the following day itself, speaking of efficiency! Oh, did I mention that they provide free shipping nationwide(!), and fret not if you're out of the country cause they do ship globally as well depending on the weight of your parcel. Now, lemme share with you the items that I got for myself :D

Even the parcel is so fashionably wrapped ;D that I had to unwrap it in style. I was so happy to find my items nicely packaged in plastic and paper, everything is still in excellent condition when I opened the parcel. 

#1.Lave Floral Pumps in Purple 
This pair of heels is just ahhhhhh love at first sight! Such an eye- catcher that I told myself I must get them the moment I saw them. How can one resist floral pattern, I know I can't. 

I've tried them on and they are so comfortable despite the fact it was a tad tight for me. Can't wait to wear this baby out!  

#2.Studded Collar Skull Shirt in Beige 
Somehow I'm still having the stud fever so this piece is a must get for me :P  It even has studs embellishment at the back too. 

This top has a unique pastel coloured skull and floral print (again HEH IKR) that will definitely make a statement to your outfit! My friends were shocked when they saw this piece but I was thinking of trying something different so hopefully I can pull off this glam rock chic look (: 

 Besides from their good quality products, FV will not disappoint you with their top-notch customer service that prioritise and caters to all their customers' needs! At FV, customer is the king (;  They will always be there to answer your queries or even assist you in styling tips. Good news for new members as you will receive 10 credit points automatically to start off their shopping spree. So why wait? Last but not least,  FV has come up with this customer loyalty programme — FV Rewards where the more you spend, the more you get back. How awesome is that?

Hop on to FV now and who knows, it might be your next favourite online shopping website! Do check out for more details and daily updates on their FB page HERE and twitter HERE.

Till then, happy shopping, people!
xx

Jingle all the way!

Now that the world doesn't end, I'm staying in tonight working on my assignment that dues in exactly 10 days time while others are out partying their ass off cause it's Christmas' eve. So whoever that is out there celebrating tonight, do party on my behalf *fists bump* 

Source: Tumblr 

There's so much that I wish to ranttell (somehow I'm feeling rather gloomy inside) but I would save that up for another post I guess. Don't wanna spoil the festive mood of everyone *cues jingle bells in the background* Have fun wherever you are, be it your family or loved ones. May this Christmas fill your hearts with warmth, peace and joy! Have a jolly and blessed xmas everyone (: 

xx

SexyLook Extra Brightening Duo Lifting Mask Review

Need extra brightening? Need to chase away those fine lines? Introducing the new 3D Sexylook Extra Brightening Duo Lifting Mask, claimed to be the No 1. best selling 3D mask in Taiwan!  Not only does it helps in brightening and keeping your face more radiant, it helps to reveal the translucency and lift your skin as well! What's even better? Resulting in a sharper V-line face! Who doesn't want a V-line face, you tell me :P

Sexylook Extra Brightening Duo Lifting Mask now comes in a box with 5 masks!
Love the fact that they actually have instructions in English along with diagrams as well. 

The mask was soaked with generous amount of essence yet no worries about having the essence dripping all over your clothes. Surprisingly, this mask is fragrance-free (: 

What's so special about this mask is that it has hooks for both ears (OMG, IKR!) so that it's secured to your face throughout your 15-20 mins of pampering sesh, you can even jump up and down without fearing that the mask will fall over :P 

They have this extra flap that covers the chin area which comes with another pair of hooks as well and I supposed this is where the lifting takes place because I can feel that the mask is secured and tight after placing all the hooks over my ears. I was so scared that I might tear the mask while trying to have the hooks to reach my ears, but the material turns out to be quite sturdy although less thick compared to Lovemore My Melody 3D mask.   

Anothe plus point of this mask is that it covers almost the entire part of my face, unlike some masks that has huge holes around the eyes, nose and mouth but this face fits me perfectly well. Perhaps I have the typical asian face size LOLOL and did you notice that my chin was covered too? (Y) 

The results? Similar to Lovemore My Melody 3D mask, the essence absorbed pretty fast after removal and there is no sticky aftermath :D  It does brighten up my dull complexion a little but even better, my face felt moisturized and refreshed. The mask is suitable for sensitive skin like mine, since there is no breakout or itchyness after using it. And there is indeed a slight V-line effect, even my friends said so but of course it wasn't that long-lasting. But who knows after a few applications, there might be a difference. I guess no harm trying it, right? (; I can't wait to use till the last piece and see the difference myself *imagining myself with a obvious V-line face HEH

Good thing that it's now available in Malaysia too! Hurry and visit your nearest Watsons outlet (RM 23.10 per box; quite reasonable I would say) or visit their website at www.secretive.sg to purchase online. You can like and check out more details at SexyLook FB page too! :D

Every girl deserved to be pampered so comm'on, give that face of yours some tender, loving and care, will you? (ʃƪ´⌣`)

xx

PIKNIK Cafe

Besides hunting down for food or sightseeing and visiting historical places in Penang, what you can probably do is hang out at a cafe especially at night. They have quite a number of cafes with pretty cool ambiance where you could just stay there the whole day chilling or read a book, that's if you're alone, at least I can.

I've heard about PIKNIK even before I went to Penang and I told myself I must visit them no matter what which I did, during the first week in Penang itself. After the movie date with the girls, we headed to PIKNIK along with JunFook and Henry. We were fashionably late for an hour and of course we missed the last kitchen call at 12am but luckily JunFook was early so he managed to order a few dishes for us.

All of us were quite full that night but I still savour as much as I can. How can you waste good food, right? :D

Pumpkin Creamy Cheese Bake @ RM10 w/ penne. 

Not too cheesy, just right to my liking (:

Dory Fish Fritters @ RM10 
Crispy dory fish cutlets fried to golden brown perfection and the fish is tender. Perfect for light snacks! 

Waffle Salmon @ RM12 w/ scrambled eggs, salmon and cheese.

This my friend, is the star of the night! Well if you're a salmon lover, you'll definitely love this! The salmon was quite thick and fresh. The best part of this waffle dish is actually the mayonaise between the salmon and the scrambled egg that blends well with each other, making this dish so sinfully delicious. There's definitely something in that mayonaise that makes you jizz in your pants. HAHA Exaggerating I know but still I'm highly recommending this dish! Perhaps you didn't realise, they serve their waffles on chopping board inside of plates :P 

Waffle Bacon @ RM12 w/ scrambled eggs, streaky bacon and cheese! 
What if you're a bacon lover, perhaps you should try this. It tastes equally orgasmic like the waffle salmon. Look at that bacon, mmhmmm. Even blogging about this makes me craving for it already T__T 

Can't decided which to choose, then maybe you can opt for waffle combo @ RM16 where they have both salmon and bacon on one waffle, how awesome is that :D yet the sad thing is you can't find this waffle elsewhere but in PIKNIK, Y U NO open in KL? 

Refreshing Iced Honey Jasmine Green Tea @ RM6.50

Bill that came in a vintage mini metal box, how cute. Little things like this (':

Oh, turtle and teddy were there too! :P 

The actual painting from the fraction that you saw from the photo above (; is drawn by Ernest Zacharevic, the famous artist who drew the mural wall paintings around Penang. Check out the video; zachxzap@piknik HERE. 

Comfy chill-out zone with pillows even for big groups. They have another section behind this area but I didn't get to explore around and take photo. Just so you know, they provide simple board games, block staking tower, cards and WiFi too.

See how they decorated their light bulbs with colourful tudung saji (read: food cover) and even plastic basket! So cool right? HARHAR And look, egg toy machines spotted at the back of the shop too! :DDD #childhoodmemories

The place is really awesome and I regretted for not taking more photos of the interior as well as the exterior of the cafe. If you're a person who adores art, you'll love this place. Just sit back and relax while enjoying their good food. I managed to visit it again during the third week and I'll definitely go back there again next time. One shall not not visit PIKNIK if you happen to be in Penang HEH

Till then, jom PIKNIK everyday ( ´▽｀)

PIKNIK Cafe
15 & 17, Nagore Road,
10500 Georgetown, Penang.
Tel: 04 - 226 0562 / 016 - 452 9250
Business Hours: 3:00pm - 12:00am (Sun - Thu)
                         3:00pm - 2:00am (Fri - Sat)
                         Closed on Tuesdays.
Official FB page HERE 

xx

Lovemore My Melody Oil Free Moisturizing 3D Fitting Mask Review

Hey hey you you :D

If you've been following me on twitter, you've should know that I received a parcel all the way from Singapore last week, thanks to www.secretive.sg for the facial masks!

After unboxing; SexyLook Extra Brightening Duo Lifting Mask on the left and super kawaii Lovemore My Melody Oil Free 3D Masks on the right. 

Specially formulated with France Bretagne’s Gulf Stream Sea Water, leaving zero burden on skin. Enriched with over 90 types of natural minerals, the essence can be easily absorbed by the skin thus skin cells are better revitalized and moisture level is greatly increase. Together with the oil-control property, the mask 3D contour fit makes sure that the essence is fully absorbed, making the skin feels fresh and radiant after usage!

My Melody Oil Free 3D masks comes in two types;

1. My Melody Oil Free Moisturizing 3D Fitting Mask is enriched with marine collagen, keeping skin hydrated and shine-free. 
2. My Melody Oil Free Whitening 3D Fitting Mask is enriched with Vitamin C and Buddleja, provides protection against environmental stressors.

Instructions at the back of the packaging (: 

Face, Y U NO look like Melody? :P 

I've decided to try out the moisturizing mask first since I've been sleeping late and haven't been taking good care of my face well lately *guilty* I was a bit reluctant to try it out at first cause the packaging is toooooo cute. It may not be Hello Kitty but since they are friends so it's acceptable :P Overall, it was a pretty good facial mask. You'll have a face that looks like Melody after using it HAHA jkjk As usual, I'll leave the mask in the fridge before I use it so it's cooling on the skin when I apply it. The material of the mask was thicker than the usual facial masks that I used before, and I must say that I really like the 3D egronomic design that provides perfect and wider coverage on my face and up till my chin. Yes, it covers the entire part of my chin too, how awesomeeee :D Another thing that I like about this mask was the light sweet scent that is not too strong to my liking. After 20 minutes of applying the mask, I applied the remaining residue on my face and leave it to dry. Surprisingly, it didn't leave the sticky feeling on my face yet I felt that the residue was absorbed pretty fast. My face felt hydrated and refreshed after the masking session and I can feel that my skin feeling is soft and supple *boink boink*

Besides www.secretive.sg, My Melody Oil Free 3D Masks is also available at Watsons stores in Malaysia. For more details and updates about the products, feel free to check out LoveMore 爱恋膜法 Malaysia or Secretive FB page!

Can't wait to try out the other facial masks, so stay tuned for the reviews too!

xx