HoShi Steamboat Restaurant (好食火涡) at Taman Impian Emas, Skudai - Johor.

HoShi Steamboat Restaurant (好食火涡) (N1.54174 E103.68700) is located along Jalan Impain Emas 5/6, Taman Impian Emas. Which is just 2 doors next to the Blue Bell Budget Hotel beside Petronas Petrol Station.

It has a very simple deco in the shop and with total of about 10 tables...
This was our first time visit this restaurant because of attracted by the soup which is cooked with 8 types of different steamboat ingredients without MSG!

We took the 'standard' serving which is in the photo below. You can have a option not to take the standard serving but replace by the A La Carte menu.

Standard serving for 2 person - RM34.00

The seafood was fresh and they are serving sea prawns and fishes.
This was one of the Steamboat Restaurant with Full of variety compare with others that I visited before!

They have more than 50 different serving from a simple noodle till New Zealand Rib Eye slices. I was fortunate enough to captured most of the dishes here, let me share with you...

All kinds of 'Balls' here which I cannot remember all of them...fish balls, pork balls, beef balls, cheese balls...and etc.

Smoke abalone 烟熏鲍鱼片

Streaky Pork 五花肉片

Sea Fish Maw 鱼鳔

Pork Intestines猪肚和粉肠

Pacific Pink Scallops 半壳带子

Prawns 明虾

Fish 海鱼片

Mushroom 金针菇

New Zealand Rib Eye slices

Beside the cook dishes, they also serve fried dishes like below...

Deep Fried Dumplings 炸水饺

Deep Fried Dumplings (Taiwan Style) 锅贴

Deep Fried Shisamo

Deep Fired Bean Curd Skin

Deep Fried Seafood Tou-fu 海鲜豆腐

Grilled Black Pepper Smoke Duck Brest 烟熏黑胡椒鸭肉

Deep Fried Fish Head 炸鱼斗

Deep Fried Squids

Deep Fried Sea Fish Maw 海鱼鳔

Stir Fried Streaky Pork with Taiwan Imported sauce 酱炒五花肉 （酱料来自台湾进口烧烤酱）

If all the above still not enough for you, you can have this Ye-Mee 伊面 (Yellow noodle)...

Ye-Mee (Yellow noodle) 伊面

All the steamboat dishes above serve together with the Standard Special Homemade Chili Sauce, Sambal Belacan sauce and the dried garlics...

Chili Sauce, Sambal Belacan sauce and the dried garlics

Overall, we like the soup and satisfied with all the foods. I like the A La Carte dishes very much! Especially the Grilled Smoke Duck, Stir Fried Streaky Pork, Shasimo, Deep Fried Seafood Tou-fu and many more...! Honestly, the taste of the foods and the price is really reasonable!
This is One Of The Nice and Reasonable Steamboat Restaurant around Johor Bahru.

We will definitely be back again for so many dishes we haven't try! And hope the vertilation will be better in our next visit...

HoShi Steamboat Restaurant (好食火涡)

21, Jalan Impian 5/6,

Taman Impian Emas,

81300 Skudai - Johor.

Tel : +6016-710 7773 (Mr CK Pang)
Close on every Tuesday

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Comedy Show in The City Stage of Legoland, Johor.

It was our First time visit the 'City Stage' in Legoland, which just located on the left once you step into the Theme Park and our timing was just right!
The 30 minutes show was just about to begin, it was entertaining...

The audiences area was full once the show started...all came from different country around the World. Great!

She was the First performer, and Awesome!
If I'm not mistaken, she is from Denmark.

Excellent performance!

Followed by a group of comedian to search for something....Dangerous!

The group of comedian at The City Stage, Legoland

The shows was entertaining and it's also a well ventilated area. It's nice to let yourself have a short break with some cold drinks and snacks on the hot sunny day in Legoland. There are few shows time per day, do take note on the white board in front of the City Stage.

The City Stage of Legoland

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Hachiko Japanese Restaurant at Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru.

Hachiko Japanese Restaurant (N1.55034 E103.79368) is located at the begining (or end) of Jalan Harmonium 24/2, Taman Desa Tebrau which is just behind the Aeon Tebrau City (formerly known as Jusco). I read some positive reviews of the restaurant online and we decided to have our dinner on one of the Saturday evening.

Hachiko Japanese Restaurant, Tmn Desa Tebrau

The restaurant was not crowded during our visit. It has a nice decoration and friendly staffs...

The interior decoration of Hachiko Japanese Restauarnt

The cozy and relax environment will really let us enjoy our dinner peacefully...

Our order :-
*  American Grilled Beef set
*  Chicken Teriyaki
*  Unagi with rice set.

American Grilled Beef

I requested for medium and during the beef served on table, it was just perfect! Taste was above average and tender. Not Bad.

Chicken Teriyaki Set

The Chicken Teriyaki set for my wife was served with common side dishes but we felt it was more variety than we had it in Johor Bahru Japanese Restaurant. It had the Chicken Teriyaki, Cawan Mushi, rice, fruits, cucumber...etc. The extra was this...additional of 2 small pieces of Shisamo...

Shisamo

The Chicken Teriyaki taste nice and others were just as common...

Unagi fish with rice

My daughter was enjoyed her Unagi Rice quietly without any complain...I guess she was happy with her meal...:)

Overall, we like the quiet environment with some soft music, and the friendly staff around. It's a good place to dine-in. As for the foods, satisfied! Even the price is slightly higher compare with other Japanese Restaurant in JB, I think it still worth it because of the serving portion.

The Damage : RM99.00 included drinks for our meal above.

It's a nice restaurant and we will be back for more...

Nice tea-pot

Hachiko Japanese Restaurant (居酒屋)

01-03D01-04, Jalan Harmonium 24/2,

Taman Deso Terbau,

81100 Johor Bahru

Tel : +6010-669 8939

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Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Penang Shan Children's Home Association

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

Penang Shan Children’s Home (PSCH) began as a dream and initiative of Dr. S Balakrishnan in the year 2005. This is a non-religious and a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of orphans, neglected children, dysfunctional families and single parents. The home was built and officially launched on 14th December 2008 by Madam Chan Siew Har.

PSCH’s mission is to maximize the attractive opportunities that are stored in the children; to make something happen; to change the ways that things are and to create something that no one else has ever created before for the children, to explore for opportunities; to provide guidance and course correction; maintaining focus on being consistent and persistent. The objectives are both short and on a long term basis. The short term objective is to provide all the children with a safe and supportive environment. The focus will be on the development of physical, mental, emotional, educational, social and recreational skills that will create awareness to structure and mould the child’s future. The longer term development includes the options that are available for the child’s future, supporting them to complete the tertiary education preferably to University level. For those who are unable to complete the basic education, they would be trained in developing their skills by educating them in skill training centers. Through home visits and working with parents, they would like to ensure that eventually the child is reunited with his/her family thus becoming the backbone of the family.

How to help Penang Shan Children’s Home Association?

1. Adopt-A-Child Program
The average monthly expenditure per child amounts to RM400. This includes lodging, education, meals, transportation and pocket money. Interested members of the public can contact the home.

2. Donation
The home solely depends on donation to meet the relatively high running cost. They would be very grateful members of the public or private companies can step forward to contribute a one-off or monthly fixed donation. Interested entity can contact the home.

Other Information:
Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
679-D, Jalan Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2292186 / 016-4127711
Fax: 04-2292186
Email: shanchildrenhomepg@yahoo.com

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Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Children's Protection Society Penang

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Children’s Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) began as an initiative of Dato’ Nazir Ariff when he was President of the Rotary Club in Penang (1991). It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of neglected and/or abandoned children in Penang. It was officially launched in April 1992 by Puan Sri Chua Kah Peng.

The objectives of CPS are both immediate and longer-term. The immediate objective is to provide children at risk with a safe, supportive and conducive environment (Shelter). Their concerned and focused areas include the emotional and physical development, education, social and recreational skills. At the same time, CPS aims to work with parents and other family members, so that the child can eventually be reunited with his/her family.

In the pipeline, they hope to support projects to enhance community-based facilities for childcare and development in areas where such facilities are lacking. They also try to promote a more general awareness of the issues relating to children at risk by being involved in training and discussions. Hence they work together with various government and non-government organizations to help to develop longer-term strategies and goals.

How to help Children’s Protection Society?

1. Become a Volunteer: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help.html
Learning and Tuition is always needed – many of our children have missed a substantial amount of school due to their backgrounds, and often find it difficult to catch up with school work. If you are prepared for the extra challenges which many of our children face, and are prepared to commit a regular time a week (can be anything from an hour up).

2. Sponsor-A-Child Program: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help02.html
Talk to any of our staff if you are interested to sponsor a child

3. Donation: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help03.html
If you want to make a financial donation, please send cheques (payable to Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang) to CPS at 118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang. CPS is a registered charity home with the Welfare Department so donations will be tax-exempt.

4. Sponsoring an Activity or Outing: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help04.html
CPS organizes many activities for the children, staff and volunteers. We welcome sponsorship of specific activities. Give us a call if you have any ideas of your own, or would like to hear from us on what sort of activities you could sponsor.

Other Information:
Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang
118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-8294046
Fax: 04-8294046
Email: cpspg@hotmail.com
Website: www.cpspg.org.my

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Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Ramakrishna Ashrama Penang

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old.

The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.

How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?

1. Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100

2. Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)

Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
- He/She is from age 6 and above.
- The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
- The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)

Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/

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Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh (这里有肉骨茶） at Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here (这里有肉骨茶) (N1.54523 E103.78964) became a popular spot before the restaurant start operation, all because of the Unique name! The restaurant is located at the entrance of Taman Mount Austin (Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3). Everyone was curious about it before they start their business included me and my friends...

This Bak Kut Teh restaurant has a total different concept compare with others, it provide a better and clean environment for you and your family to enjoy the foods relax and comfortable. They even have a Air-Conditioning area which is also a Smoke Free area.
We chose to dined on the first floor...

The dining area at first floor...

A small separated area for more privacy...

Air-condition session (smoke free area)

Serving counter on first floor

Now the local Bal Kut Teh lovers have a choice to enjoy Bak Kut Teh in 2 type of environments, either you choose to dine in the traditional kopitiam environment or a better and clean environment like this but with the slightly higher price...

I was attracted by the latest technology of this tea pot refilling system. The water under the cabinet is boiling all time and you can refill your tea pot by just sit on the black knot. This is really convenience! This is the First Bak Kut Teh restaurant who implement the easy way to their customers.

Our ordered for the night :-
1)  Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)
2)  Streaky pork with fat (五花肉)
3)  Stewed pork with mixture of meat and others (卤三味）
4)  Braised Chicken feet (焖鸡脚)
5)  Salted vegetables
6)  Tau-pok (Bean curd)

Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)

It had a different Bak Kut Teh flavor from others in Johor Bahru, herbal taste was not as rich as those famous Bak Kut Teh...No MSG, the ribs were tender and drop from the bone easily. It was Special and very much base on individual taste bud...

The Streaky pork (五花肉)

The streaky pork with fat had the same broth as the spare ribs, it was soft and tender.

Stewed pork - 卤三味

This stewed pork was Delicious! The bowl of claypot served with the streaky pork with fat, skins and nerves which is not commonly available in Johor Bahru. It a Must try dish! Recommended!

Braised chicken feets - 焖鸡脚

The chicken feet was braised perfectly! Springy and nice! According to my wife, beacuse I don't take chicken feet...:)

Others dishes were just average, we were satisfied with the dinner!
Beside the dishes we had above, the do serve Pork Tribes (猪肚）and Yellow rice wine chicken (黄酒鸡).

Some of my friends told me that this restaurant price is rather higher comparing with other, I agree. But it provide a total different environment comparing from the traditional type, I'm willing to pay a little bit more... As I mentioned above, you have choices to choose to dine in a Typical Chinese kopitiam or Air-Conditional restauarant environment, I believe most of the 'families' will choose 这里有肉骨茶 just because it has a Smoke Free session, don't mind paying slightly higer for a 'Healthy Environment'. At least my family like it!
Well, the choice is yours...

The each claypot portion served above (for the 3 serves) was for 2 persons, and the price is between RM20-RM22. It's reasonable especially in this better environment.

According to the owner (Mr Andrew Chuah), the restaurant offering a package which include a bowl of Claypot Bak Kut Teh, salted vege, tau-pok and a glass of drink for RM15.00 per person. You can choose to dine in the well ventilated area or Air-Conditioning area...what do you think?! :)

Do try out if you happen to be around the area, you might like it!

*  Everyone taste bud is different...

THE RESTAURANT WAS CLOSED SINCE APRIL 2013.

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here

(这里有肉骨茶)

G01, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3,

Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

Tel : +607-3532750

Close on Monday

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