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2022 Year in Review

Happy New Year! Welcome back to another new year with FoodyFans!

Here’s a look back at FoodyFan’s year in review for 2022.

Since the early beginnings in 2014, we’ve grown small, yet incrementally. In 2022, a total of 107 posts have been published.

In the 107 posts, can’t believe an astronomical 40,966 words were written! 

Through the 107 posts, 9,585 visitors visited FoodyFans. To our visitors, thank you very much for not only the 12,064 views but also the 200 likes.

To our fans, likers, viewers, and all visitors – thank you very much for a great and blessed 2022! Looking forward to another fantastic year and 2023 with ya’ll!

Below are the top posts of 2022

Malaysia

What to Eat and Do in Jonker Street Melaka

Jonker Street or also known as Jonker Walk, is the Chinatown street of Melaka. It is an old, beautiful heritage street in Malacca City in Malacca (Melaka), Malaysia. It is a street filled with 17th century historical houses. You can start your journey at either ends of the street. On one end is the Jonker…

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Samfu Nyonya Restaurant at Melaka, Malaysia

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just a short 10 minutes walk to and from Jonker Street is Samfu Restaurant in Malacca (Melaka). If you’re craving for Nyonya food, you’ll be glad to know that Samfu Restaurant serves Nyonya food. Samfu Restaurant is not like most other restaurants in a shoplot along the (main) road. Only…

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Travel

1 Day Trip in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Otaru’ is one of the leading tourist spots in Hokkaido with high popularity. It is a port city northwest of Sapporo city. It is a perfect gateway to the seaside from the hustle and bustle of the city. For holiday-goers, the charming Hokkaido port city is renowned for it’s redbrick…

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Japanese Tokyo Ramen @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We’re back with another Japanese restaurant in Lot 10 at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. In a previous post, I shared about my tonkatsu cravings from Malaysia to Japan. Tokyo Ramen Tokyo Ramen is on the 4th floor in Lot 10. The 4th floor – J’s Gate Dining – is commonly…

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Food

Robataya Izakaya @ Empire Shopping Gallery in Subang Jaya

On the way back from Klang, after a round of Bak Kut Teh? Craving for Japanese food in Subang Jaya or more specifically in Empire Shopping Gallery? There’s Robataya Izakaya in Empire Shopping Gallery.  There are 6 Robataya restaurants in the Klang Valley, and 1 in Penang. Today’s lunch is at the Robataya @ Empire…

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Japan

Sankaku Market in Otaru, Japan

You can’t give Sankaku Market a miss when you visit Otaru in Hokkaido. It is a down-to-earth marketplace with vendors selling fruits, veggies, seafood, and prepared seafood dishes in this wet market. Where is Sankaku Market It is the closest tourist attraction (200 meters or about 2 minutes walk) to Otaru JR station. After exiting…

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Food

Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Also known as Shi Shi Do Ramen Bar (to me), is in the Gasket Alley. The Gasket Alley is not hard to miss, as it is directly opposite Jaya 1 shopping mall and behind Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya. The Gasket Alley is a small warehouse with restaurants, dessert…

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Desserts

Kwong Wah Ais Kacang @ Section 17 PJ

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); We’re back here for another round of desserts and afternoon tea. Kwong Wah Ais Kacang at Section 17, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Bringing the taste of Melaka to PJ. Authentic gula melaka Ice Kacang using our secret family recipe handed down through generations since 1939. kwong_wah_ice_kacang Where is Kwong Wah…

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Washoku Japanese Restaurant

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Japanese food is no stranger to Sea Park and Taman Paramount. There are Shokudo Japanese Curry Rice, Waffurus, and Kakiyuki @ Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya. A new addition to the family is Washoku Japanese Restaurant. Washoku is no stranger to Malaysia, as it already has outlets in Sunway, Bandar Kinrara,…

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Nanga Damai Homestay in Sarawak, Malaysia

Nanga Damai Homestay is quite a popular and well-known homestay in Kuching, Sarawak.

You will definitely be excited to see the beauty found in the environment and also the interior of this interesting homestay. Nanga Damai Homestay, which is located in the Borneo Forest, is able to provide you with an interesting holiday with all the equipment and facilities provided.

This homestay provides accommodation from villa rooms to double rooms where you can choose according to your budget and suitability.

Most interestingly here, you are also provided with breakfast and no longer have to bother going out to find food.

The green plants and flowers that flourish and bloom in the surroundings of this homestay yard will surely make your soul calm and peaceful plus the beauty of its green nature.

This homestay also has a swimming pool where you can spend time bathing together with the children. Visit the website to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at Nanga Damai Homestay below. For every booking completed, I’ll receive a commission.

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Borneo Beach Villas in Sabah, Malaysia

If you are looking for a homestay that guarantees luxury and privacy for your family, Borneo Beach Villas in Karambunai, Sabah is a must and right choice.

This resort themed villa is close to the beach and is very beautiful and able to enchant you as a family. With quite beautiful scenery accompanied by the breeze of language, we are sure that your days will be full of excitement.

This villa is also complete with a private swimming pool and guarantees your comfort to bathe without any disturbance. It has an option for you to choose which is a villa with 2 or 3 rooms to live in.

In addition, you can also access wifi for free if you stay here with daily room cleaning service. Visit the website to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at Borneo Beach Villas below. For every completed booking, I’ll receive a commission.

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How to make Gimbap Kimbap

food on gray ceramic plate

Inspired by the Korean drama – Extraordinary Attorney Woo – my family had a gimbap party. Attorney Woo’s favourite food is gimbap.

Gimbap, also romanized as kimbap, is a Korean dish served in bite-sized slices. 

The ingredients we used were:

  • seaweed
  • short-grain white rice
  • danmuji (yellow pickled radish)
  • imitation crab meat
  • egg strips
  • cucumber
  • spinach
  • kkaennip (perilla leaves)

Below are YouTube shorts on how we made our gimbaps. Enjoy!

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Cloud9 Holiday Cottages in Langkawi, Malaysia

This homestay with a cottage concept offers you a luxurious and interesting vacation.

It has an atmosphere and decor that is quite beautiful and soothing. Cloud9 Holiday Cottages located on Pantai Cenang is also close to Underwater world Langkawi and Pantai Kuala Muda.

It is quite easy for you to visit these two places to complete a perfect vacation. At Cloud9 Holiday Cottages there are also some interesting facilities such as a swimming pool, shared terrace and others.

In fact, breakfast is also provided here. This homestay has a choice of houses which are one room, 2 room and 3 room where all these units have en-suite bathroom equipment and simple necessities such as fridge and kettle.

You can also enjoy free WiFi access around Cloud9 Holiday Cottages.

You can book your stay at Cloud9 Holiday Cottages below. For every booking completed, I’ll receive a commission.

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Jeff Lee Kitchen in Sungai Buloh

Located in the heart of Sungai Buloh’s industrial district is a local Chinese restaurant by the name of Jeff Lee Kitchen.

When my friend sent me the Google link, I thought it was a cafe, but it was not!

How to get there

Even though there’s an MRT station (Kampung Selamat MRT) nearby, but it’s not walkable. Even when driving, you’ll be passing rows of warehouses and trailing trucks and lorries closely behind. 

If you’re driving along Jalan Welfare, turn into Jalan Market. There’s an empty car park and field in the middle of the area.

As for Jeff Lee Kitchen, it is just conveniently located in front of the open car park. Jeff Lee Kitchen is 2 shop lots side-by-side.

Due to it’s popularity and to avoid the lunch crowd, go early. By noon, the crowd started filling up the restaurant.

Jeff Lee Kitchen

The signature dishes are the standing chicken, Peking duck, stir fried pork belly, minced pork noodles, cold “paku-pakis”, and claypot pork or fish porridge.

Among the signature dishes, we had these for lunch.

Paku-Pakis (RM15.00)

Minced pork noodles (RM10.00)

Stir fried pork belly (RM20.00)

Peking duck (RM45.00)

For dessert, we had the mochi mango (RM5.00).

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One Riimba Private Pool & Garden Residence in Johor, Malaysia

One Riimba Private Pool & Garden Residence is the best homestay for you and your family to spend an enjoyable vacation. This homestay is located in the Bukit Indah area where it is close to various facilities such as restaurants, shopping centers and also attractions around Johor Bahru.

This bungalow type homestay has 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms and can accommodate almost 30 people at a time. In addition, this homestay also has a very spacious and comfortable living room and dining room for you to live in.

Outside the homestay, you can do various interesting activities such as BBQ while swimming in the private swimming pool that is also provided in this homestay. Visit the Facebook to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at One Riimba Private Pool & Garden below. For every completed booking, I’ll receive a commission.

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Big Leaf BLR @ Section 17 Petaling Jaya

At the mention of food in Section 17 Petaling Jaya, places like Pizza Mansion, Sistars Kitchen, Kwong Wah Ice Kacang, Cafe Tujoh, and many more come to mind. 

If SS26 Taman Mayang Jaya has Kanna Curry House, Section 19 has the original Kanna Curry House, and Gasing has Lotus Family Restaurant; Section 17 PJ has Big Leaf BLR.

How to get there

At the mention of “It’s near the Section 17 corner mixed rice restaurant”, or “it’s behind Happy Mansion”, or “it’s before Kwong Wah Ice Kacang” – people should know where is Big Leaf BLR.

It is a corner restaurant facing a row of double-storey houses.

If you’re driving there for lunch, parking may be challenge. However, if for dinner, there’ll be plenty of parking around.

Banana Leaf

Aside from the given 3 vegetables and rice, you can add-on meat, fish, squid, or more vegetables. We added mutton masala, fried squid, and fried bitter gourd to share.

Browsing their drinks menu, their best sellers are Teh Tarik, Teh Ais, Kopi, Cham Ais, Masala Tea, and Watermelon Juice.

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Arfa Home Homestay in Kedah, Malaysia

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Arfa Home Homestay in Alor Setar, Kedah has a very spacious swimming pool and is divided into two, for adults and children.

So you don’t have to share to bathe in the pool with them and feel more satisfied to soak and play in the water. Arfa Home Homestay also provides 4 bedrooms where each room has queen size beds as well as air conditioning and wall fans.

Most interestingly, this homestay also has a home theater where you can spend time together with all your family members. In addition to bathing in the swimming pool, you can also do other activities such as karaoke and fishing.

For those of you who have a large number of family members, don’t worry because this homestay can accommodate up to 20 to 25 guests at a time. Visit the Facebook to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at Arfa Home Homestay below. For every completed booking, I’ll receive a commission.

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Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant Malaysia

If you’ve been to Wong Kok Char Chan Teng, Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant will be no stranger to you.

Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant is a Hong Kong-style restaurant that not only serves authentic traditional Hong Kong-style cuisine but is also committed to combining tradition and innovation.

How to get there

If you’re riding the MRT or monorail in the city centre, stop at Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial. Pavilion is a short 5 minutes walk from the stations.

However, if you’re driving, you can park in Pavilion itself or in the nearby malls like Fahrenheit 88, Lot 10, and Starhill Gallery.

Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant is on level 1 of Pavilion. 

Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant

In addition to the outlet in Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, there are already other outlets in Ipoh and other parts of the Klang Valley: Kepong, Sunway Pyramid, Cheras, and Klang.

The restaurant is brightly lit and spacious for small to big group dinings.

Anyway, I ordered the Braised Pork Belly Rice (below) at RM19.90 for lunch.

In addition to the braised pork belly rice, some of the recommended foods with the 👍🏻 are:

  • “La Zha” Noodle
  • Satay Beef Fried Rice
  • Scrambled Egg & “Char Siew” Fried Rice
  • Jordan’s “Char Siew” Rice
  • Signature Butter Polo Bun
  • Mini Brick Toast
  • Mangberry Snow Mountain-Big

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