What's for Dinner?

Are you going some place new for dinner?



I want to go somewhere new, but I'm a creature of habit. I'd rather avoid going to a new restaurant as I fear bad service, bad food, and a bad experience.

But I'd definitely try a new place if it was liked by my best friends. And I'd probably try recommendations from other people who enjoy the Lucky Garden Pan Mee or Yut Kee's Roti Babi.

The problem is most food websites today don't solve this problem easily. You've got to think of what you want to eat which is impossible on the road or when you're hungry. You read blog reviews and tell yourself to go over the weekend, but you end up going to the same old places.

That's why we're building OpenFeast.com. It's going to be the easiest and fastest way to discover relevant new places to eat in your area. Go to places that your friends have liked, and eat food that people with similar taste buds like to eat.

Want a taste of it now?

We want to launch OpenFeast.com in July, but we need help in testing it out. We're looking for at least 100 friends to be our first users.

Sign up for the beta today, and help us build the most relevant food recommendation engine (in the world?).

How far would you go for Indian food?

The best "home cooked" South Indian food in Malaysia can be found here in Shah Alam. Sree Kasturi's serves superb meals for under 5 bucks. And I dare say better than the usual banana leaf fare we're used to in KL.

The next time you're here, buzz me and I'll take you out for a meal. You'll be stuffed, but you won't regret it.

Hi Ranga!

It's 10am. We're skipping the Singapore Zoo for french toasts!

Let me see your booty shake!

Dear TGIF & Chilli's. Please step aside for the new stomp champions in town. Say hello to Bubba Gump.



My buddy Ranga, got a fantastic Birthday Stomp last night at the Bubba Gump restaurant in The Curve.

Watch the video, and sing along to this tune:

x2:
If you want your birthday cake
Let me see your booty shake

x3:
Shake your booty
Shake shake your booty, shake

Happy... Birthday, Happy.... Birthday

Read reviews of the place, here, here and here. We had a great time - good food, and the Forrest Gump theme added lots of fun. (Can you remember your favourite lines from the movie?)

I had the All-American Hamburger. Yes, the portions are big - good place to satisfy your tummies.



*p/s: Ranga, Happy Birthday "broh"! The stomp needed a great sport to begin with!

Money Matters: stories from the weekend

The Good: Took my buddies out for a movie. We spent RM22 for 4 tickets on a Saturday night. Made possible with the OCBC Titanium credit card which offers a 1 for 1 on all movie tickets at Cathay Cineleisure. Oh, and Iron Man rocks!

The Bad: Got charged RM1.30 for a glass of warm water at Gurney Drive in The Gardens Mid Valley. Mel and I had a glass each. RM2.60 + 5% tax + 5 sen rounding = RM2.75 just for water! Isn't there a law against this? The Good: we won't be going back there again.

How fast have you driven your car?

On the way back from lunch. 6 of us in a Honda Civic. Last stretch near the office. Bosses wanna see if we can reach 200kmph, and we've reached 118 so far (we have different KPIs outside the office)

We're reaching the bend. Hope to make it out alive.

18 people, 2 tables, 1 family

We're having steamboat tonight at Kelana Seafood Centre. 18 family members. Always a challenge but everyone's happy eating, so far.

Devi's Corner is relocating

If you're a Bangsar fan, then this will be news.



The ever popular Devi's Corner is relocating to the corner lot formerly occupied by the famous Chinese restaurant, Fu-Yu (Cheap Charlie). They are targeting to be operational on January 2, 2008. (I am not sure if this will involve any downtime in the supper supply for the Bangsar clubbers)

Word on the street is that the owner of the block housing the current Devi's Corner intends to sell his entire shop lot. The Fu-Yu lot is supposedly owned by the group behind TMC. (Can anyone confirm this?)

Personally, I feel this new lot is much better suited for Devi's Corner. They will be taking up both floors, and the location is closer to the Telawi central attractions. Also on the same block are 7-Eleven, Kiosk and Telawi's one-and-only DVD shop.

Someone mentioned that Nirwanas should take over the old Castle corner lot to compete with Devi's. But that's just plain bad luck considering how Castle has been bad business for the recent string of tenants. I think Nirwanas will do just fine where they are, and continue to give Devi's a run for their money. And a steady supply of awesome fried bitter gourd.

The best cendol in PJ

The best cendol stall in PJ is located on Jalan 17/41A. That's in Section 17, close to the Rothmans roundabout.

Mel took this photo while we were there today.

Can you spot the USB flash drive? We didn't get around to asking the guy what it was for, but word has it that it contains their secret recipe in PDF, Word and OpenOffice!

Pucker Up!

Beautiful "cuppacakes" by wondermilk!



Some useful links:

• Pricing information & how to order (between RM15 - RM75)
• Frequently asked questions
• More photos of beautiful cupcakes!

I wonder if it tastes as good as it looks.

Yui Tao Mai Fun

That's the best Fish Head Noodles I've tried thus far. OK, honestly, that's the first one I've ever tried. M and I had this at Restoran DU Cafe (misnomer?) in Sunway Damansara. The stall is open till late (2am), and it costs RM5 per bowl.

Turns out that it isn't really a whole fish head in the bowl. Just pieces of fried fish. Not sure if it's from the head, but it tasted really good.

Can't wait to eat it again!