Monday, March 12, 2018

Cheap Eats at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting at the NEW Medan Selera

Exploring the new Medan Selera in Genting
2018 seems to be a visit Getting Highland year to me, or to be specific, visit Resort World Genting as I continuously watch them grow into a futuristing location that is high up among the clouds. If you're reading this, you might already be in Getting and wondering what cheap meals you can get in SkyAvenue, Resort World Genting, or if you're planning on a visit and wondering how you can cut cost, but still have delicious food, well this post is for you! I had the privilege to visit their newest Medan Selera which just opened in March located on Level G of Sky Avenue mall.

You pay only when you have collected your food
Your options of canned drinks, they also serve cordial or glassed drinks
Now, y'all looking for cheap food in Genting, well you got to check out the Medan Selera on Level G. Right when you reach the lower floor via escalator, you would see the medan selera just on your right in a cozy little corner. I love how its not too big, and not too small, and its even great for big groups as well. The price range starts from RM15-RM30 depending on what you order, and for delicious food among the clouds, that is definitely affordable! The variety they offer would be Rice & Spice, Noodles, Laksa, Western Asian, and Crispy Chips depending on what you're craving for.

Biryani Rice Lamb Varuval (RM23)
Nasi Kerabu (N.A)
Nasi Kandar Lamb Curry (RM23)
Nyonya Curry Noodles (RM19)
Asam Laksa (RM19)
Mee Rojak (RM19)
You might be wondering what I decided to order? Well since I didn't have breakfast before coming, I decided to go Malaysian Nasi Kandar and mmhmm, it was good. I didn't think it would be as authentic, but this Medan Selera is approved by mua to be authentic. The portion is just nice, and to my tastebuds, I would say that the flavours are international friendly too if you're curious on trying Malaysian food. Other than my Nasi Kandar, they also have noodles featuring char kway meow, mee bandung, bakso and even Singaporean Fried Beehoon. Or if you're looking for some savoury noodles, they also have Nyonya Laksa, Laksa Johor, Laksa Kelantan and Asam Laksa.

Lamb Shish Kebab (RM21) 
Chicken Shawarma (RM15)
Oriental Rice with Kibbeh (RM21)
Fried Squid Ring (RM21)
Fish & Chips (RM21)
Crispy Fried Chicken (RM21)
Since I went along with a group of friends, they decided to order something a little different from mine form the western asian stall. So since you're looking for a preview from my blog, I decided to include their menu here as well. (you're welcome!) So, my boyf actually ordered this from the Western Asian section which is the Lamb Shish Kebab. The portion wasn't big, but it was definitely filling! And if you want it to be all western, you can consider going to the crispy chip stall serving, crispy fried chicken, chicken popcorn, fish & chops, calamari rings, and French fries.

Salad Bar
Fruits anyone?
More desserts
Sarawak Layer Cake
I was actually surprised when I found out that they also had a salad & dessert section which consist of fresh salads, cut fruits, puddings, and local desserts like Som Som Gula Melaka, Sago Gula Melaka, and more. With tons of choices to choose from, I'm sure you'd find it a hard time to resist grabbing something to keep for later. Hehe. Being half sarawakian myself, I was shocked to find that they have Sarawak Layer Cake on the menu too! Definitely my perfect quick bite to fill an empty stomach.

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

And if you find all these meals to be a little too heavy, I was told that they offer a RM12 Light Breakfast Set where you can choose to have Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang, Nasi Kerabu, Fried Bee Hoon, Fried Rice, Roti Telur, Roti John, Chicken Curry with Puree Bread, and other meals, paired with hot or cold drink of your choice. A great way to start your day with a low budget. YAS!

The dining area
So what are you waiting for? The Medan selera is located on Level G of SkyAvenue mall, just below the newly opened Bona Cinema. The operating hours starts from 8am to 10pm with a seating capacity for 270. If you seek for more information, you can call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com for more deets. Thank you for reading my humble blog post, and I hope you have a happy feast at the newly opened medan selera! Do leave me a comment and tell me what is good as I have yet to try other dishes as well. hehe. xx

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Schools Out | Aladdin and The Magic Lamp explores Resort World Genting

Checking out the Aladdin & The Magic Lamp at the Genting International Showroom
The last time i enjoyed a theater performance was about 2 months ago where i watched The Monkey King which left me so much memories to remember. This time, since its the school holidays, Aladdin and The Magic Lamp takes over Resort World Genting to surprise families and their visitors for a whole new world at the Genting International Showroom stage in the month of March. With live cast with state of the art 3D holographic projections, the production by China's DT Kids Theatre will amaze and astound audiences with a spectacular classic Arabian Nights tale of a poor tailor's apprentice who discovers a magic lamp and the genie contained inside.

The starting scene, introducing Aladdin as a tailor
Princess Jasmine makes an appearance
Listening to Aladdin songs while writing this, i hope you get a feel of what im trying to express. hehe. The show is different than any other theater shows i've seen before, especially when they have taken so much effort to expertise in crafting cutting-edge technological stage that brings the show to life. The troupe focuses on bringing classical fairy tales to animated glory with running productions such as Finding The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, Pinnochio and Adventures of the Monkey King: The Golden Hooped Rod, which was staged in Resorts World Genting last year.

Love at first sight maybe?
The genie who has been unleashed from the lamp
Aladdin and The Magic Lamp was developed by DT Kids Theatre in 2015, premiering at the Shanghai Zendai Himalayas Art Centre. Produced by DT Kids Theatre chief director Zhang Yi and choreographed by Mic Thompson, a Disney dance production veteran that has shared the stage with Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez, the show is a visual tour de force. With Zhao Zi Fu, actor and host , as Aladdin and Yin Shi as Jasmine, they will surely put a lot of effort to impress their audience and has definitely impressed me.

Love scenes with 3D effects
The bad guy, trying to convince Aladdin to retrive the lamp
Throughout the show, it will be aided by 3D projections that accompanies the actors actions, from Aladdin hurtling away from a giant rolling fire boulder to the evil magician summoning colossal spears of sand to bringing the genie to life. Set to a script by screenwriter Yin Heng and music by Wang Lingyun, the 65-minute English-language with Chinese subtitles production is one that must be seen in person to fully appreciate.

Princess Jasmine finds out the truth about the lamp
Aladdin and The Magic Lamp begins its run at Genting International Showroom on March 9, 2018, playing until 25 March, 2018. The show plays daily at 8.30pm Monday to Saturday, with a 4pm matinee show on Saturdays. On Sundays, there is a single 5pm showing, with an additional 2pm show on March 11, 2018 only. Tickets are priced at RM86 (PS1), RM116 (PS2) and RM156 (VIP), with a 10% discount applicable for Genting Rewards Members. An additional processing fee of RM4 applies to all ticket purchases.

Mandatory photo with the cast
Visitors can now enjoy special packages that are available for the attractions where visitors can choose Combo 2 for any two attractions starting from RM60 for Genting Rewards member’s child tickets or Combo 3 for any three attractions starting from RM72 for Genting Rewards member’s child tickets. Different rates apply for standard non-member tickets and adult rates. For more information, call +603 6101 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

[FOOD] Caroma Bentong Ginger Tea | Original or Honey or Honey Lemon


Have you ever wanted to find a solution to reduce feeling bloated? Well, according to Chinese traditional beliefs, one of the ways to reduce bloating would be to consume ginger tea. Personally speaking, I feel bloated pretty often and I have to admit that I find it hard to swallow ginger tea to suit my liking. I mean like, cant ginger tea taste better than just strong bitter ginger tea? Finally found an alternative that convinced me that ginger tea can actually be enjoyable while providing benefits to the body. And if it's not obvious enough, im talking about Caroma Bentong Ginger Tea.


Over one of the days last week, I was strolling around village grocer to do my regular grocery shopping and stumbled upon a sales girl giving out testers of ginger tea. I was honestly reluctant to try, but since it came in a small cup, im like, why not. And that was the moment that my perspective of ginger tea changed forever. *like literally mind blown*. haha. Well, let's face it, if you haven't been growing up with ginger tea, you'd find ginger tea to be spicy, but surprisingly the Caroma Bentong Ginger tea gave me a whole new impression. It's deliciously spicy, and despite not adding sugar, it tasted pretty good!


And since I came during the right time, I got myself 2 boxes of different varieties and I was lucky enough to discover that they're having an ongoing promotion where every 2 boxes purchased, they'll give you one free small box with the flavor of your choice. AWESOME! Without hesitating, I quickly grabbed all the different varieties to try it out at home. There are 3 varieties of Bentong Ginger Tea by Caroma, namely the original Bentong Ginger Tea, the Bentong Ginger Tea with HOney and the Bentong Ginger Tea with Lemon Honey. Wondering what I have to say about the tea? Scroll below to find out more!

Original Bentong Ginger Tea


First, up is the Original Bentong Ginger Tea. The Ginger tea was surprisingly the one that impressed me the most when I was offered a tester by the salesgirl at village grocer. The taste was light, and depending on how concentrated you want it to be, still taste amazing. You would expect a strong gingery taste, but believe me when I say that the ginger taste is very mild and its actually really relaxing when consuming it. All you need is some ginger biscuits to compliment your ginger tea, and your evening would be perfect!

Caroma Bentong Ginger Tea Honey and Ginger Honey Lemon


It comes in other two variants namely Caroma Bentong Ginger Tea Honey and Caroma Bentong Ginger Tea Honey Lemon, which I have yet to try. I honestly have to emphasize that it's not exactly easy to find other variants of ginger tea being offered in store, and trust me, if you decide to make it via DIY, it would take so much effort to prepare the perfect recipe. Super happy to find out that Caroma has made it more convenient to enjoy Ginger Tea in different varieties. OH, and did I mention that you can choose to mix your ginger tea with milk too for a less spicy taste? Between these two varieties, I was told that the ginger tea with honey is for those who love to enjoy their ginger tea sweet, or if you choose to try the honey lemon, you would definitely enjoy the sweet tangy taste of ginger, honey, and lemon.

How to Prepare | Benefits


Preparing it is my favourite part of all, and it takes less effort to get yourself a cup of ginger tea. Since each cup of tea comes in sachets, the preparation of it is as easy as 1, 2, 3. All you need to do is to add a sachet in a cup and add approximately 150ml of hot water, and if you enjoy your ginger tea cold, just add ice and enjoy! Super easy right?



In case you're wondering, ginger tea has so many benefits that some of us may be unaware of. For example, studies have shown that ginger helps improve intestinal absorption of nutrients, digestive process, encourages blood circulation and reduces stress and tension. On a personal note, I realized that ginger helps to relax my tense muscles after hitting the gym. It may feel a little heaty when swallowing, but i love the feeling that it gives me. Especially when it makes the pain go away. hehe.

Conclusion


As a conclusion, i would have to say that its a great drink to consume, especialy when Caroma takes pride in using only naturally grown Bentong Ginger for its products. Being made with the higher quality of ginger, you can definitely taste it in every sip. The Caroma Bentong Ginger tea is suitable for vegetarians, made out of 100% natural ginger and has no preservatives! Yep, it sounds too good to be true to me too! Well, I'll end my post here before it becomes to draggy. Hit me up if you have any other inquiries on the product, and I'll be more than happy to share it with y'alls. Lottsa love xx


Caroma Ginger Tea

Friday, March 9, 2018

[BEAUTY REVIEW] KULIN Seven Days Later Skincare | Puresh UV Protector


It's a lovely weekend today, thus today I'd like to talk about a new skincare range which was introduced to me about a month ago, the Kulin Seven Days Later range and Puresh UV Protector which traveled all the way from Korea. What makes it even better would be that both Kulin and Puresh products are halal and best of all, its made of natural ingredients! I don't know about you, but when products are free from harmful chemicals, I won't have any hesitation trying it out.


Despite being a very new brand in the industry, you might wonder what triggered me to get the products for myself? Well, to keep it short, I was told that Kulin believes that everyone deserves to achieve flawless skin, with a smaller range of products. Don't get me started on the 10-step skincare routine, it can be a nightmare to deal with when you're rushing. So with Kulin, your skincare regime would be simplified and would save you so much time to protect and enhance your skin throughout the day. Even for men who are starting to use skincare would not have a problem to follow. YES, Kulin is not only for women but suitable to be used for men too! Enough chitchat lets proceed to get into the details of the products.

Kulin Seven Days Later Premium Multi Essence




The Kulin Seven Days Later Premium Multi Essence is an essence that is suitable for all skin type and the product specification has a unique feature of using Korea's method of traditional fermentation. also known as fermentation detoxification that helps to remove toxins from the body system. COOL!  The essence claims to improve skins metabolism and vitality, strengthens immunity, detox function to make a resilient and clear skin.


Giving this a test, the texture is a mix of water and cream that lightly penetrates through the layers of your skin. I've only sprayed 2 times and I believe its good enough for the whole face. You can choose to spray directly on your face, or on your palm, then slowly pat the essence on the skin until it is fully absorbed. I would have to say that it does make my skin feel good and it feels similar to applying toner and moisturizer on the skin.

Waterfull Magic Whitening Essence



The next step after essence would be to apply the Waterfull Whitening Essence. The whitening essence is formulated with fruits, hollyhock, aloe vera, snail secretion filtration and a mix of rich berries. And apparently, these ingredients help to moisturize dull skin and restores radiance, battles inflammation, smoothens and whitens the skin to create a naturally luminous glow. And again, the best part would be that its suitable for all skin types!




Trying it out on the skin, I would have to say that I love the lightweight texture the minute you apply it on the skin. It is non-greasy and I was shocked to find out that my skin was naturally fairer after application. From the above image, you would see that by just applying this whitening essence, you would get an instantly fairer skin. I've been using this for over 2 weeks now, and surprisingly the results are remarkable! Im usually not a fan of whitening creams, but this whitening essence is a whole new level of whitening! You have to try it yourself to believe it.

Fish Collagen Powder



Now, this is one of the most interesting product from Kulin, the Fish Collagen Powder. This powder is to be mixed with the whitening essence to encourage elasticity and strengthening of the skin. As we all know, collagen is a protein in the human body that holds the structural integrity of our body that is also responsible for regeneration. Being in the mid twenties, the reduction of collagen in my body does worry me as it causes brittle nails, dull hair, and wrinkled skin. Thank god for this, im in hopes that I can sustain and increase the amount of collagen that I have on my skin. The official site says that it would help to thicken fine hair as well! So for this particular product, it's really up to you on how you would like to use it.



We all know that fish collagen is a popular ingredient to help slow down the aging process. If you're wondering how to use this, you can either apply this directly on the skin, or mix the product with your shampoo, or your moisturizer. In my case, I decided to mixed the collagen powder with the whitening essence in a dabbing method. It may create a slightly sticky feeling, but I honestly have to say that it was bearable. The price of beauty that we have to deal with. hehe

Puresh UV PRotector




And to complete the entire skin regime, im using the Puresh UV Protector to protect my skin from harsh UV rays. The minute you know its sunscreen, im sure your main concern would be the icky scent of sunscreen that some of us don't exactly fancy right? Well Puresh, being a compound word for 'Pure' and 'Fresh', surprisingly smells just as pure and fresh! And by smell, it has no scent that would bother people like you and me. This UV Protector works as both moisturized and sunscreen making it a 2 in 1 product for me. Hehe.



And like any Sunscreen or moisturizer, evenly apply it on your skin and spread the cream out on your face. Gently dab the face until the moisturizer is fully absorbed. I personally found the formula really lightweight and the ultimate winning feature of this sunscreen to me would be that it does not leave a white layer on the skin like other sunscreens do. YAY. I've been out in the sun all day with this, and I love the fact that it does not leave my skin looking patchy.

VERDICT



As w verdict, I would have to say that im impressed with the products. Despite the packaging and the range is so minimal, the results are amazing. My skin feels like its moisturized, and I noticed that my skin looks like its glowing after constantly using the products for more than 2 weeks. But the ultimate highlight of it all would be the fish collagen for improving my skins elasticity and the UV Protector for being super comfortable on my skin. All these products are suitable for all skin types and are HALAL certified which to me is a plus point for going the extra mile.

Thank you so much for reading my humble review on Kulin Seven Days Later Skincare and Puresh UV Protector. Feel free to leave me a comment below if you have any questions in mind as I would love to share with you more details in case I left out any other important information. For more details on Kulin and Puresh products, do head on to their official site or social site below.

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