Rabu, 28 Januari 2015

Tawun Jetty at south Lombok island, Indonesia

Our second day in Lombok island.

The first stop in our itinerary was snorkeling at Gili Nanggu (Gili means island in Indonesia language). Tawun jetty (S8.74473 E116.01998) seems to be the only jetty ferrying visitors to the Nanggu island.

The jetty area is only a small hut with the snorkeling gears...

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The small hut at the jetty...

One poster was spotted next to the public toilet...

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Everyone was busy selecting their snorkeling mask, foot fins, life jacket and other gears...

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Busy looking for their sizes...

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After settled with the snorkeling gears, don't forget to bring some breads to feed the lovely fish at the island...

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Breads for the fish

I was searching around for the name of the tour agency who provide all this snorkeling facility...couldn't find until I saw this...

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The life jacket with the tour agency name on it - Maju Jaya Tour

Alright, let's move on!

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The boat which ferrying our group to the island...

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There was a little boat 'boy' waiting for us on the boat, with the age around 3-4 years old...it was a surprised!

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Our little boat 'boy'

Are we ready to go?
She said : "Yes!"

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It was not a sunny day, fortunately only cloudy without rain...otherwise, our trip to the island will be cancel...

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We reached Gili Nanggu after 20 minutes later, everyone was happy and enjoyed the boat ride...

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The island is clean and well maintain, can't spotted any rubbish around the beach area and of course with the super clear water...

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The Gili Sudak is just stone throw away, we will having our lunch later at the only restaurant in the island...

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Gili Sudak, next to Gili Nanggu of Lombok

Our activities on the island will be continue in the next post...

Related post for Lombok island trip :-
Airasia media FAM trip to Lombok Island - Indonesia on July 2014

Location map of Tawun Jetty in Lombok


Minggu, 18 Januari 2015

Malaysia : Kuala Lumpur - Food trip to Kuala Lumpur (Part 1)

#FoodHoppingKL - May 2014 


Yays to food trip to Kuala Lumpur!

We totally let ourselves relax for as we did not have an itinerary for this trip.

We finally reached KL after a long 5 hours coach from Singapore. We booked our stay at Le Apple boutique hotel which is walking distance to Pavillion, Sungei Wang, Fahrenheit 88, Lot 10 and Time Square.

I have to admit that my last trip was 4 years ago and the changes in KL really impressed me. There was no hip cafes or minimal international brands.

Here's start my 4D3N food hopping in Kuala Lumpur!



When we were exploring around Bukit Bintang area, we strolled into a food street where there was never ending food stalls along two sides of the street. It is a very noisy street that filled with not only people ordering food noises and even cars honking sound. People totally ignored the existence of the cars even though they were walking on the road itself.



We settled down for a loklok dinner! My impression of loklok was sticking all the ingredient into a large bowl with boiling soup like the satay loklok I had in Malacca.

Like this!

However, the food came all fried and ready for eating. Frankly speaking, all fried stuff tasted the same. When I saw the same at next table, I believe loklok in KL is this kind of style.

Then we went opposite stall that has big sign projecting "CHAR KUEY TEOW" and very crowded.

Penang style char kuey teow. Ok this is very nice! 

We also ordered oyster omelette. I have forgotten the prices but they were all not expensive.



 Coffee Stain by Joseph



I found this cafe when I was googling on interesting cafe on the bed the night before. This is the nearest cafe I could find that sells 3D latte art. 

Earl grey latte RM8.50

Hot chocolate RM15

They only do 3D latte art on this beverage only but with additional charge of RM5. ~.~" Their drinks were only so-so.

Crossaint egg mayo RM13.90. The bread was crispy and matched very well with nacho cheese and mayonnaise. The appearance was already very appealing. 

Waffles banana walnut RM5.90 

Coffee Stain by Joseph 
@ Fahrenheit 88 Lot 0T-02, Level 3 Parkamaya 179 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm
Tel: 603-2110 2428



 That's me with Mr Brown at Pavilion ~

Lot 10's Hu Tong 十号胡同


This food court is one of the best five food court in KL. This gourmet heritage village was set up few years ago to gather more than 30 of the country's best eateries that have survived the 2nd and 3rd generations. It is also designed like an old Beijing village theme.

We had many lunch over here. You must include this eating place in your itinerary when you come to KL!

 

Soong Kee Beef noodles RM9.45
This is my bf's favourite! He has been having this since he was young. 

Ho Weng Kee Roasted duck rice RM13

Penang style zu chang RM8.60

Black vinegar pork knuckle RM14

 Kim Lian Kee Fried loh shu fen RM11.50

Indeed are national food treasures in KL except slightly oily. 

Lot 10 Hu Tong 十号胡同
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 Location: Lot 10 Shopping Mall LG floor
Website: www.lot10hutong.com 


Bangsar Village


Bangsar village is similar to our Holland village concept that located more on affluent residential suburb. There are many restaurants and quirky cafes. 

Instead of going indoor, we had much more fun strolling outdoor! Roadside hawkers always the best food in the world. They usually opened in the late afternoon till late night. The only bad thing is no nearest train station. The local mostly drive due to cheaper cars and less advanced public transport.




Popiah 2 pieces for RM4.60







Fried char kuey teow RM5

Our dessert of the day - Ai yu ice jelly RM2

Bangsar Village
2 Jalan Telawi 1 Bangsar Kuala Lumpur 59100




Unique grilled fish stall spotted at Tawun Jetty, Lombok Island.

After we had our breakfast in the resort on the second day morning, we travel from Kila Senggigi Beach Resort to Tawun jetty for the island hopping trip...the journey took about 2 hours by ground transport.
When our 'party van' almost reach the jetty, I noticed there were many BBQ fish stall (S8.74473 E116.01998) along the road. Because of the curiosity, me and one of the team mate walked the stall immediately after the van stop.

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BBQ fish

The lady owner of the stall was friendly, we politely told her that we want to take some photos of her BBQ fishes, she agree instantly.

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The lady owner of the BBQ fish stall showed the big fish on her hand

I like the fragrant of the BBQ fish, too bad we just had our breakfast and really can't have this big fish anymore...otherwise, I'll definitely try it!

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The BBQ fish were ready to customer

I couldn't understand when the lady owner tried to explain on the ingredients and the herbs they use to marinate the fish...too bad that we only communicate in the hand language...
But I can smell the delicious of the fish...

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She was showing the big fish...

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I was too tempted by the fish and keep taking photos even without having it and also forgot to ask for the price of the fish. But I believe it won't be expansive...

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I promise myself that, I will definitely go back to Lombok island again and I won't miss this BBQ big fish on my next visit! I'm very sure! Haha!

Related post for Lombok island trip :-
Airasia media FAM trip to Lombok Island - Indonesia on July 2014

Location map of BBQ fish stall around Tawun Jetty, Lombok island.