[FOOD REVIEW] Anggun Chef Portable Cafe @ MITEC

Anggun Chef @ MITEC

Hey guys! Being Malaysian, I always love to hunt for good places that serve delicious localized food with a slight twist of fusion. Thus, in today's blog post, I'll be sharing with you a secret hideout within Klang Valley called the Anggun Chef Cafe (Portable). You must be wondering why portable? Well, its because its owned by local entrepreneurs, and basically they cater to caterings, food events, food truck events and especially when there's an event at MITEC, it's when their cafe is always filled with expats and visitors! Since I managed to pay them a visit, I decided to find out why.

Strawberry Fizz Soda

Before I get into details, Anggun Chef Portable Cafe is located just on the ground floor, nearest from the South Entrance which is roughly opposite hall 4 within the building. On a first impression of the portable cafe, it looks very light and the seats are basically located in the open space of MITEC,  but since its indoors, it's still comfortably surrounded with air-conditioning and what matters to me more about this was the menu that they had to offer.

THE MENU OPTIONS

Now going into the menu, they offer a variety of options ranging from starters, burgers, sandwiches, western, made to order dishes, local food, and even vegetarian dishes. With so many options in the menu, lucky enough I went with a few of my friends who were equally as excited to try out the food that they have to offer. Not to forget if youre more of a coffee person, they actually serve coffee by using their very own coffee picks which are coffee beans that are imported in from overseas. Talk about having a taste of another continent ey? But of course, if you're not a coffee person, there is always an option for non-coffee based drinks as well.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Cheesy goodness Chicken Parmigiana

First up would be something from their western menu which is the Chicken Parmigiana served with french fries. Now, this is a must-have if youre a fan of cheese! It's actually breaded chicken cutlet that has been fried and topped with melted mozzarella cheese which tasted delightfully sinful! What I had to highlight on this dish was that despite the chicken being fried, the chicken was still tender and juicy. Just the way I like it.

FRESH VEGGIES SANDWICH WITH PESTO SAUCE

Vegetarian friendly

Next would be the Fresh Veggies Sandwich with Pesto Sauce for those who are light eaters. To be honest, I actually enjoyed the sandwich despite it being very much vegetarian. It came in shredded green coral veggies, with sliced tomatoes, served with vege balls covered in pesto sauce. If youre on a vegan diet, this tasted very convincing since the sauce was very much flavourful.

RENDANG PEANUT BUTTER BEEF BURGER (SIGNATURE)

One of Anggun Chef's Signature, Rendang Peanut Butter Burger

To be honest, I was super excited when I saw this on the menu. It may look like a burger, but its really Rendang Peanut Beef Burger by Anggun Chef. Like holy guacamole, who would have ever thought that rendang and peanut butter would be the perfect match? Anggun chef of course and after getting a bite of it, I couldn't agree more! It was actually pretty good, and just talking about it makes me want more. Honestly, other than the title, this is really worth a try if you love rendang and peanut butter. It's like a match made in heaven.

ASAM PEDAS LAMB GRILL WITH FRIES (SIGNATURE)

One of my particular favourite!

Another show stealer would be this Asam Pedas Lamb Grill served with fries. If youre Malaysian, and you love our Malaysian Asam Pedas that is usually served with fish, well Anggun Chef Cafe has a different way for you to enjoy the same Asam Pedas flavor that we all love, but with a twist of lamb. You may think this to be a little odd but I would say that its actually pretty good. Way better than having lamb with the typical black pepper or mushroom sauce. You're missing out if you haven't tried Lamb with Asam Pedas. Yums.

CHILLI CLAM SPAGHETTI (SIGNATURE)

For seafood lovers, it tasted good!

This is another signature dish by Anggun Chef, which is the Chilli Clam Spaghetti. I believe the signature part of it would be the chili sauce they use instead of the typical tomato based sauce. Despite being the word chili in it, it's actually not spicy at all. It had spices that would tingle your tongue with flavors, to complement the clam spaghetti that you'll indulge. Im not a fan of pasta usually, but this was pretty good as well.

DEEP FRY CHICKEN CHOP WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside

Now, this is a little exciting to explain since it was rather surprising to me. The Deep Fry Chicken Chop With Black Pepper Sauce is actually very much juicy. Surprised? Hehe. Well, usually if I had a choice of grilled or fried, I would choose grill any day. But just to clarify my thoughts on this, I would actually re-order this if im in the mood for deeply fried chicken chop. It was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, it was pretty much done to perfection!

NASI MINYAK (FRIDAY SPECIALS) 

Friday's special nasi minyak

And last but not least would be their Nasi Minyak specials. Let me highlight to you that this is only available on every Friday, so if youre interested in trying this, be sure that it's a Friday to avoid disappointments. I honestly loved the flavors for this since the quality of rice tasted really good, and not to forget the sides that came with it, the beef rendang and the acar (pickled vegetable). A good combination and I loved the main dish that came with it.

FRUIT CAKE WITH ICE CREAM

Steamed fruit cake with ice cream

But of course, how can we forget about desserts? The specialty dessert that they have at their cafe would be their Steamed Fruit Cake served with Ice Cream. I was told that this is freshly made daily to maintain its quality and after getting a bite of it, I can pretty much tell that it tested very much like its handmade with love. Usually, I find fruit cakes a little too sweet, but since they served the fruit cake with ice cream, it had a very interesting combination of flavors. Any fruit cake lover would have to try this!

VERDICT

One small tummy for 4 dishes at one go. It was too good to resist

And there you have it! That's basically what I managed to indulge during my visit and to conclude my visit, I have to share with you that the food tasted spectacular! I am aware that presentation wise, it's not very attractive, but since its a portable cafe, it's genuinely meant to be more of an on-the-go concept. If youre looking for a more lifestyle ambiance, surprise! Anggun Cafe will be opening their first lifestyle cafe coming up at MITEC sometime in July so that you'll have something to look forward to. With that, i can assure to you that they are growing and ever ready to prepare food that you and your tummy would love. Be sure to check them out!

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Location: MITEC's South Entrance | Opposite Hall 4

Foot Spa with Freeman Bare Foot

Visiting Posh Nails SS2 Outlet

Hey guys! It has been a pretty hectic month for me and I can't believe that its almost one quarter throughout the year already! How time flies right? Well, if you have been keeping up with my Instagram stories, you'd noticed that I went for a pampering session at Posh Nails just to smoothen my feet cause I was experiencing some hard skin on my feet. Since no one loves hard sole feet that makes your feet look less attractive, a foot spa sounded like a brilliant idea!

Yep, featuring none other than Freeman's Foot Range!

All ready for my foot spa!

You must be wondering why the title has Freeman's Bare Foot in it if im just talking about my foot spa experience at Posh Nails? Well, surprise! If you haven't heard, Posh Nails is having an RM150 offer where you'll get the full foot treatment featuring Freeman Bare Foot! The service basically included Trim, Shape, Cuticle Cleaning, Foot Filing, Scrub until Knee, Light foot massage & Polish and Buffing. Not only that, but with the package, you will also be able to bring back 1 Freeman Barefoot Product to take home with you.

Trust me, this scrub smells heavenly! 

The texture is creamy with microbeads for easy exfoliation

Freeman Bare Foot Exfoliating Foot Scrub in Peppermint and Plum

Now, this has to be my first experience going to a foot spa with Freeman Bare Foot, and I have 100% no regrets! The treatment started off with trimming, shaping, cleaning, and foot filing, but my favorite part of all was the Foot scrub! The beautician used the Freeman Barefoot Exfoliating foot scrub for me and what triggered me first was the incredibly relaxing scent of peppermint and plum. The smell was definitely heavenly and it had tiny microbeads in it to really help rub off those excess dead skin on your foot.

Foot Massages are always the best!

Creamy texture

Freeman Bare Foot Soothing Foot Cream in Lavender & Mint 

Right after scrubbing and washing off the excess residue, the treatment then continued with a light foot massage using Freeman's Bare Foot Nourishing Foot Cream. This didn't have a very strong scent comparing it to the scrub, but I must say that it nourishes and softens skin very well. The minute she applied this on my feet, my feet instantly felt moisturized and soft. Its no wonder that Freeman's products are worthy to even collaborate with Beauty centers too!

My DIY home spa must have products

Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies

After having that pleasant experience with my recent foot spa treatment, I couldn't resist but to insist that I had a set of Freeman's foot scrub and foot moisturizer at home. Along in that line, I also found myself getting the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies with Biotin which is a gummy vitamin specifically for your hair, skin, & nail maintenance. After getting my semi-pedicure done, there's no harm to get myself a pack of multivitamin gummies too right for the full package of beauty. Hehe

Happy feet right there!

As an overall thought that I'd like to share before I end my post, I must recommend to you that if you haven't gotten your hands on Freeman's foot range, you should really give it a try! Alternatively, if youre around SS2 or TTDI, why not get yourself a foot spa in collaboration with Freeman to get a feel of the whole experience that I did! I always knew that Freeman was famous for their face mask, but I didn't think that their foot range is just as great! Highly recommended and it's a definite repurchase when I run out of it. Now, im gonna surprise my husband with a treat tonight for working so hard all week. Hehe. Thanks for dropping by the blog, and do visit cause I'll be updating on tons of stories throughout my blog.

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Suu Balm Now Available at Watsons | Hypoallergenic Range that is Safe for Sensitive Skin

Suu Balm is now available in Watsons Malaysia

Being married to a man who has mild enzema, i tend to be more aware on what kind of products would be suitable for the both of us to use when we need to either cleanse or moisturise on a daily basis. Did you know around 1 in 10 Malaysians suffer from eczema and even more shockingly 2 in 10 children. Having eczema can be real suffering and creates an impact on lives is incredibly challenging with no proven cure available. Luckily, Suu Balm developed a product to suit Asia’s hot and humid weather, which soothes the nerves behind an itch, providing a simple solution to people with skin problems so that their daily lives are not interrupted by the torments of itch and dryness. And rest assured you guys, cause Suu Balm was developed by Dr. Tey Hong Liang, a consultant dermatologist at theNational Skin Centre in Singapore.

The packaging of the product

Also comes in versions for kids as well

The Suu Balm Original range includes Suu Balm Rapid Itch Relieving Body Moisturiser and Suu Balm Cream Body Wash. While for the kids, they also offer the Suu Balm Kids range consists of Suu Balm Kids Rapid Itch Relieving Ceramide Moisturiser and Suu Balm Kids Head to Toe Body Wash. With a baby being on the way, its good to keep in mind on which brand that we can count on when we notice signs of reactions of sensitive skin. Even if you dont have sensitive skin, Suu Balm would be safe enough for all skin types! 

Mint leaves as one of their main ingredients

Living in a country that is always humid when it comes to the weather, Malaysians will suffer from skin irritations at one point or another as we are exposed to hot weather all year round causing dry skin which leads to eczema, psoriasis and other skin ailments. Did you know that exposure to external environments such as pollution further adds to the irritation of skin especially if youre suffering from sensitive skin? Eczema is a common itchy skin disease that typically leaves a red, inflamed skin that affects all age groups from adults to children.

The process of making it went though tons of R&D to create the right formulation

I've managed to get a little hands on with the product, and i must say that im loving the relieving effect it leaves on my skin. Im pretty sure that all of us as looking for cure's but this is one way to give you skin an instant sense of relief of irritation that has quality ingredients safe to use. Suu Balm products help people with eczema get relief from itch and at the same time protects our skin. 

Getting it for myself cause i dont like irritating my skin with its itchy

Along with rapid itch reduction, Suu Balm creams contain high percentages of premium ceramides that are the best in class compounds to restore skin barrier and health which aren’t found in most sensitive skin moisturisers. The secret behind their balms would be that it has a natural mentol ingredient, so since i've only tried out the balm, it does have a strong mentol smell, but definitely give me relief on my itchy spots. 

Texture of the moisturise is very light weight and cooling once applied

Suu Balm ultra-gentle moisturising washes do not contain harsh cleansers such as SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate), and are free of parabens, preservatives, and fragrances which further irritate sensitive skin. All Suu Balm Original and Suu Balm Kids products are certified Halal by Jakim Malaysia and are available exclusively at Watsons. To find out more about Suu Balm products, visit www.watsons.com.my or visit any Watsons store nationwide.

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MERMAIDS ARE REAL AT SUNWAY LAGOON | 23rd-31st March 2019

Mermaids are real at Sunway Lagoon this coming school holidays!

Okay you guys, I am SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED to share my childhood dreams coming into reality to you. Well, okay, its not entirely real, but a little imagination helps. If you've known me well enough, I'd consider myself a princessy girl with princessy dreams (Only till reality hits you right in the head!) haha. But life as it is, there is no harm to imagine the impossible. After all, that's how Bill Gates found the internet that we're all browsing through today.

Watch out for Pirates as they are attracted to Mermaids too!

This coming 23rd to 31st of March 2019, Sunway Lagoon is bringing you the legendary half-human, half marine creatures to live as they welcome the upcoming school holidays by presenting to you Sunway Lagoons Waves of Fun programme with Mermaids Alive! Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a mermaid? Well, now you can look forward to meet & greet mermaids, have a mermaids makeover, and even swim with the mermaids!

There will be handmade keychains for sale for the ocassion

Stumbled upon this and it tasted AH-MAZING!

Did i only mention that it tasted amazing? It looks good too!

Great quencher on a hot day

Moving on, you can also be excited to collect exclusive mermaid merchandise such as a mermaid keychain, mermaid t-shirts, mermaid's tail pool floats and so much more! Not to forget that you might get yourself excited to quench your thirst with am Oceanie Slushie mermaid-themed beverage from Chill Lah! Literally, it was one of the best tasting slushies I've ever tasted! Or if youre more of an ice cream person, you can head on over to the MER-licious Ice Cream Treat from I Scoop 4 U Ice Cream parlor just around the corner of the beach.

OH! Be a mermaid while youre there and swim with finns!

Kids sizes and adults sizes are available

In different colours too!

OH! The fun doesn't end there! There will also be some on-ground activities for you to enjoy where you'll stand a chance to win RM30 worth of cash vouchers from GEM Studio, RM20 Cash Vouchers from Havanians and 50% off voucher on Mermaid swim course. So, if you happen to be at Sunway Lagoon between the 23rd to 31st of March, don't be shy to participate in their activities, cause who knows, you might be able to make your daughters dream come true!

OH LOOK! I spotted a mermaid while i was there! hehe

Not to forget that you might enjoy the attention too when people see a mermaid on the beach.

A personal favorite activity of mine would be to be given the chance to be a mermaid on the beach. They will do both your mermaid makeup and give you a fin to flip around the beach where you'll definitely start attracting attention by 'humans'. Hehe. It would be a great memorable experience to experience being a mermaid for both kids and adults! But I'll warn you, it may be a little challenging to move around without feet as water would be your best friend when you're with fins.

And before we end the trip, a Merfizz Ice Cream sounds like a great way to end the day

Was also lucky enough to spot Spongbob and Patrick in Pirate outfits! 

And if your kids are fans of Meet & Freet sessions by their favorite mascots, there will be Clown Walkabout Characters, Captain Quack & Lady Quack, SpongeBob and Patrick in Pirates overlay, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), Dora the Explorer and her best friend Boots who will be making special appearances for photo opportunities that are not to be missed! PSST, for families out there, you can enjoy Sunway Lagoon's FAM Fun Package or 4 to GO package which gives you better savings.

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[REVIEW] NutriBear - The Bear Essential Hydrolyzed Collagen

NutriBear's Hydrolyzed Collagen

The secret to youth? Its definite collagen is what you're looking for. If you're wondering why women of age are crazy over collagen, well its actually because collagen helps to maintain your skin elasticity and as it decreases in the body, wrinkles start to form on your facial features. YIKES! Other than facial features, collagen basically is a protein that gives structure to your skin, bones, muscles and other connective tissues in your body. Now that you know what collagen is, how do you sustain the amount of collagen in your body?

The minimalist pakaging in hard solid plastic case

Every unopen pack is always sealed

Well, this is where I'll share with you my secret to youth called 'The Bear Essential Hydrolyzed Collagen'. Been including this in my diet for about 2 months now, and im guilty for taking a long time to blog about this. Sorry guys! Now, before i explain further, let me share you a summary on NutriBear and how it all started. Born as a passion project by a certified vet who strictly has a busy schedule on a daily basis, knew that increased muscle strength and joint pain relief has an association with collagen, making collagen necessary in her daily diet. And why bears as their logo? She wanted this project to have its own charitable foundation in preserving bears. How sweet!

Some nutritional facts stating that theres no additives, preservatives nor nasties! (YAS!)

Being very much relatable with the situation, I experience joint pains at the age of 27 since I move around a lot, and needed to find a solution which is where NutriBear came along. Being over my mid-twenties, I noticed that my body pace is slowing down in terms of energy and strength, which immediately brought myself to attend to find what I need to help my body maintain with what I used to have, and that's right. After tons of research, it really boils down to collagen. Other benefits of collagen other than keeping your skin bouncy would be that it gives you glowing skin, luscious hair, and stronger nails too!

WHAT IS THE BEAR ESSENTIAL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN?

Light powder and flaky ttexture

This is what it looks like and going into details, the collagen is extracted from the scales of freshwater fish, making 'The Bear Essential' a pure hydrolyzed fish collagen supplement containing a molecular weight of 3,000 daltons, which also means that it's designed to be for easier absorption. The contents contain glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, alanine, and arginine is higher than average doses so that you can notice a visible difference in your health. YAS! After all, its all about results right?

THE BENEFITS

Did you know that Collagen delays the apperance of wrinkles and fine lines?

Been consuming this for about a month, and my skin is definitely bouncy and no noticable wrinkles

Other than enhancing your features by delaying wrinkles and fine lines, it strengthens joints and muscles so that you can be more active! In my case, since I do ballet, I noticed that my joints can be a little weak from time to time, and trust me, after a month of consuming, it really helped gave me a boost in strength especially when I need to be on points. Moreover, it reduces cellulite and brightens your nail surface to get rid of discoloration. Not only that, but it also nourishes hair follicles for shinier stronger strands. I know all of these are claims that they have, but after being a loyal user, I have no doubts about the results cause I really see the difference.

PREPARATION & TASTE

Comes with a sealed cap to ensure it last long and also to keep it hygenic

1-2 spoons is all you need! (Here mixing with my favourite morning juice, pomegranate)

To be honest, it doesnt affect the taste of my drink after adding it in!

How I usually consume this would be that I'd mix 1 scoop into my morning juice and that's all I need in a day. You may also consume on other times as well, but it would be advisable to consume once a day for optimum results. In terms of taste, I would pretty much say that they did a great job making it taste tasteless. I mean, I don't think this directly with just plain water, but I'd have to say with any juice or smoothie I mix this with, it doesn't taste like anything that might bother your tastebuds. So yay!

FUN FACT!

Did you know that they are other ways to consume this as well? 

An addition to this, did you know it works well with other supplements too? When taking The Bear Essential Hydrolyzed Collagen with Vitamin C, the collagen can support the production of protein within the body, giving more attention to your skin, cartilage, and organs. And if you're taking this with Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc, it will aid in maintenance and repair your bones over time. Pretty cool right? Just more reasons to consume collagen! Other than mixing this is your cup of juice, you can also include this in your yogurt bowl by sprinkling the powder over, or include this in your baking recipe. After all, good things stay good right? hehe

VERDICT

My overall thoughts?

It retails ar USD 43 which you may think its a little high at the moment, but trust me when I say that its a good health investment in the long run as medical bills are way higher than this. On a personal note, its WAY better than plastic surgery. Hehe. Other than that, by purchasing  The Bear Essential Hydrolyzed Collagen, you will also be contributing to helping NutriBear save endangered bears because, for every purchase, 5% will be donated to the bear welfare organization. A good cause for good skin? hehe. Well, the real question is, will I repurchase? I'd say YES! My skin and hair feels great in the long run and I do hope they come up with more products soon (such as gummies and berry drinks).

Just a shoutout to the founder, I have learned so much about her background and character after getting a deeper look into the brand, NutriBear. She has put a lot of effort into making all this happen, and I must say that im proud to see her go this far as a Malaysia! This is a non-bias post, and I believe that she understands the needs of consumers such as myself to make collagen odorless and easy to consume (Trust me, I was consuming fish jelly collagens and drink collagens which were ocassionally unpleasant to consume at times). By far my favorite collagen form since all you need is one scoop added into your favorite drink. This is a product by an entrepreneur with passion! So highly supported by me, and you should too! - Just because all of us want to be wrinkle-free. hehe

Disclaimer: All products are made in Malaysia and adhere to the standards of HACCP, GMP and Halal certifications

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