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Sydney - Tetsuya's

I am sorry this has taken so long but I am just a little swamped right now. Please enjoy the not very well taken photographs of my meal at Tetsuya's.
 

Asparagus with Smoked Salmon 

Black Truffle Salsa Butter
Bread Roll (Not photographed)

Coffin Bay Oyster with Rice Vinegar Dressing

Tartare of Tuna on Sushi Rice with Avocado

Gazpacho with Basil Ice Cream
Tuna Marinated in Soy and Mirin
Spring Bay Scallop with Wakame & Lemon

Confit of Petuna Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Konbu, Daikon & Fennel
Seasonal Green Salad (Not photographed)

Ravioli of Crab with Shellfish Essence

Quail with Braised Daikon & Bread Sauce

Veal with Asian Mushrooms & Lime Jus

Blood Orange Sorbet with Beetroot
Strawberry Shortcake

White Truffle Ice Cream with Pear and Sauterne Jelly

Floating Island with Praline & Vanilla Bean Anglaise

Japanese Tea
Petit Four (Not photographed)

A Good Start

I am back! Shopping was blah. The local labels had disappointing offerings this season and the shoes I wanted were sold out. Certainly did not expect my best buy to be the Microplane grater that was on sale. Fared better when it came to food with the highlight being dinner at Tetsuya's. Just give me some time to organise the write up and photographs.

An ex colleague gave me tickets to catch the new year's eve fireworks. Y, thank you for your generosity. Thus we ushered in 2006 standing on the Cahill Expressway which overlooks the Sydney Habour Bridge where the fireworks were set off. I wished I had better photos to show but the front was crowded and my camera had bad flash. The fireworks still looked spectacular from where I was standing though, a truly excellent start to the new year.

Chinese New Year in KL Part 2

I know I should have posted this months ago, like straight after Part 1. Then again, better late than never, right?

Second day in KL. I slept late and woke up to this: Nasi Kerabu which is rice served with local herbs and greens. The rice was dyed a pretty blue and there were side dishes like salted egg, shredded fish and desiccated coconut. This is a unique dish that cannot be found in Singapore. Mom and 6th Aunt had bought it from the food court at the Sentral station after a morning walk.

What I Ate In Hong Kong

Yee Shun Milk Company
G/F 506 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay

Steamed egg

Steamed milk in two film

Cha Chaan Teng (Hong Kong style bistro)
along Lockhart Rd, Causeway Bay near Dog One Life

Thick rice vermicelli with braised pork and pickled mustard green

Hor Fun with assorted meat balls and meat rolls

Tsukiji Gindaco
G/F 40Q Shantoung Street, Mongkok

Takoyaki

Cha Chaan Teng (Hong Kong style bistro)
opposite City Garden Hotel

Macaroni with ham and peas

Rice vermicelli with pork strips and picked mustard green

Amaroni's Little Italy
LG132 Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong

Penne with Chicken Arrabiatta

Cha Chaan Teng (Hong Kong style bistro)
opposite Sogo

Hor Fun with squid balls

Yellow Noodles with braised goose

Chinese New Year in KL Part 1

So did I mention that I was in Kuala Lumpur from the 9th of February to the 11th? No?

My 6th aunt on the maternal side had to stay in KL due to work and could not travel to Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year with the rest of the family. So what did her sister ie my Mom do? She abandoned her husband and son, dragged her daughter ie me along and hopped on a train for KL.

It used to be that both Singapore and Malaysia customs and immigrations operated from the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. Then the Singapore operation shifted to Woodlands Train Checkpoint in 1998 but the Malaysians refused to move. This resulted in the rather absurd situation of passengers boarding the train in Singapore going through Malaysia Immigrations first.   

The last time either one of us took a train to Malaysia was donkey years ago, way before the railway squabble. We did not realise that our passports were not stamped and immigration cards not collected until much later. Yes, yes, rather careless of us but having the passport stamped when presented to an immigration officer is something one take for granted. When we checked with other passengers on finding out that irregularity, we were told to hold on to our train tickets as proof that we did not enter Malaysia illegally.

We were really glad when the train finally chugged into Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur at 11pm. It was good to be on steady ground after shaking non stop for 7 hours. I had a chicken burger on the train but my stomach was still grumbling. Met up with 6th aunt and quickly checked into the Hilton above the railway station.

The hotel room was decorated zen style yet manage to feel cozy. I especially love the huge open concept bathroom. As the hotel did not have any 24-hour restaurant, we ordered room service. We had chicken soup with rice vermicelli, mee goreng and pancakes with smoked salmon. I was so hungry taking photographs was the last thing on my mind but I can tell you that the food was delivered promptly, beautifully presented and very delicious.

I love my Mom for dragging me to KL.