Canton Kitchen老招牌中餐馆 @ Glo Damansara, KL: Enjoy a Satisfying CNY Meal within RM100!


Few days more to Chinese New Year! Are you ready to snack on CNY delicacies and have some satisfying reunion dinner? If you are still thinking where to go for reunion dinner with your loved ones without breaking the bank, make your way to Canton Kitchen then! With less than RM 100 per person, you can have a delicious reunion dinner that leaves everyone feeling satisfied! What better way to kick-start your Chinese New Year!

Osmanthus Chinese Yam. Chilled and crunchy Chinese Yam drizzled with fresh orange juice is a perfectly refreshing starter. The subtle floral note of the Osmanthus is a nice surprise.

Vinegar Peanut. I love peanut but this is my first time mixing vinegar into peanut. The acidity of the vinegar and the nuttiness is very appetizing.

Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang.

Yee Sang is a must have during Chinese New Year.

Steamed Patin Fish, Prawn & Cuttlefish Ball with Salted Black Bean. When a fish is fresh, you really don't need to add a lot of unnecessary sauces or gravy. On the other hand, the simple soy sauce and salted black bean nicely bring out the sweetness of the fish.

Braised Spring Chicken with Ham & Abalone. This is probably the most luxury dish in the set we had. Apart from the smooth spring chicken, each of us get to have an entire abalone to ourselves! We were told the proper way to eat this is to add in the greens and mushrooms after we are half-way through the pot. The soup is thick, starchy and super pack with flavours! Perfect to have especially during rainy days. OK, I'm seriously missing this dish right now.... T__T

Yam Basket & BBQ Pork Ribs. Ribs are probably my favourite part to eat. I was surprise how fork tender these ribs are and generously coated with sticky, finger-licking good gravy. A total yum!

Claypot Mix Vegetables. A claypot of mix vegetables is a nice break from all the meat half-way through the meal, especially when all the vegetables and mushrooms have soaked up all the goodness of the soup.

Chinese Sausage Steam Rice with Pickled Cabbage. I'm never a fan of Chinese sausage and claypot rice kind of dish. So I actually find this to be ok, but my friends seem to really enjoy the rice a lot.

Ice Cream Potato Balls. I fell in love with the potato balls when I first had it in Canton Kitchen. Unlike many potato balls you'd find elsewhere, they use actual potatoes to make the balls. The crispy texture and sweetness of the potato balls paired with Vanilla ice cream made me want to have more of the desserts. 

A pot of Chinese tea is perfect to cleanse the palate and wash down the food.

We have the CNY Pacakage which is RM 698 for 8 pax, and you only need to add an extra of RM 78/pax if you have more than 8 person. With less than RM100 you can enjoy a full Chinese New Year meal!! I don't think I've ever seen anywhere offering such a good deal, honestly. If you have yet decided where to have your reunion meal or Chinese New Year gathering, Canton Kitchen is definitely a good choice.

To know more update on Canton Kitchen, check out their WebsiteFacebook and Instagram

Canton Kitchen @ Sunway Velocity
2-04 & 2-05, 2nd Floor, Sunway Velocity Mall
Lingkaran SV Sunway Velocity
55100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 2712 3066
Operation Hours: 11am to 10pm DAILY

Canton Kitchen @ Glo Damansara
1.20 & 1.21, Level 1,  Glo Damansara
No.699, Jalan Damansara
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 7731 9810
Operation Hours: 10am to 10pm DAILY


Jonlivia BlazePants Brightening Series


In a few more days it will be Chinese New Year. It is a little too late to get into shape for CNY, but it is still not too late to start a healthy routine, as I'm sure many of you wouldn't want to gain that extra weight due to all the food good.

I've mentioned Jonlivia in my previous post. Jonlivia is one of Malaysia's premium active wear with their cutting-edge style and passion for fitness. Gone were the days where you'd think twice before walking out in your workout outfit. Jonlivia has successfully combined both practicality and fashion into their active wear designs.

After their rebranding in January, Jonlivia has recently launched the BlazePants Brightening Series, cutting-edge athleisure apparel from the popular Neoheat Series product range. The Neoheat Series burns 4 times more calories faster with its high performance inner layer. Also, the high-rise design distributes heat to your tummy with a slimming form fit. Is time to say goodbye to those love handles.

By having the fabric immersed in distilled rose components extracted from hundreds of organic rose petal components, the BlazePants Brightening Series can brightens the skin.

Plus, it comes with 50% UPF protection that shield your skin against the harmful UV rays. The antioxidant hydration a & anti-aging components helps to hydrate the skin as you sweat and prevent axidation from harsh environments, while intensifying natural collagen production. The minerals and vitamins from matured rose petals minimizes redness and soothes the skin, making it ideal for dry and sensitive skin.

One thing I love about the BlazePants Brightening Series is the Fitgrip Technology. The flat lock seams provide a snug fit that never get loose and keeps you flexible. Finally can work out with peace without worrying my pants will rise, especially when doing workout that require lots of stretching.

The BlazePants Brightening Series was recently launched during the grand finale of the Simplezy Challenge, a platform to celebrate a healthy and balanced lifestyle among urban women, who are too busy with the pressures of modern life.

The BlazePants Brightening Series will be retailing at RM 208 and available for purchase online at Jonlivia website or from the retail outlet at Jonlivia Lifestyle Club SS2.

For more updates on Jonlivia, check out their Facebook.

Address: No. 70A, 70B & 70C, Jalan SS 2/67, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: Tuesday to Friday (11.30am to 8.30pm) | Saturday & Sunday (11.30am to 3pm) | Monday CLOSED
Contact: +6016 263 4410 / +6016 226 5575


Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar @ Jalan Telawi, Bangsar: New Menu


Having friends who are also mom to their precious babies, I realize the word "baby friendly" has became one of the requirement whenever we are looking for places or eateries to hang out. Does the cafe or restaurant has a wide enough menu for the little ones? Do they have baby chair (hey, some restaurants and cafes don't have baby chairs!)? Is it easy to get parking around that area, so that the mom doesn't need to walk too far while carrying/bringing the baby? These are the few common questions we would ask, before deciding where to go.

In July 2017, my friends and I came to know a baby-friendly dessert at Bangsar - Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar. Located along Jalan Telawi 3, Upperhouse is a spacious dessert bar with simple interior. They have also allocated a special corner at the back of the dessert bar, where the little ones can play and have fun while the parents enjoy the food & dessert.

To make the place even more child-friendly, Upperhouse added added a list of Kids Menu set into their newly launched menu!

Wild Mushroom Soup.

Tuna Sandwich & Cucumber Cheese Sandwich.

Chicken Meatball.

Fish Finger & Fries.

They have a few different sets for you to choose from and each of the Kids Menu Set (RM 15) comes with a glass of Orange juice.

Potato & Leek Soup (RM 18). The soup is smooth and creamy at the same time.

Portobello Mushroom (RM 22). I love mushroom and was very excited to try this dish when I found out these are fried Portobello mushrooms!

The crust is thin and crispy, while the fillings are moist and pack with the earthiness of the mushroom. I absolutely love this dish!

Chicken a L'orange (RM 28). Tried duck a l'orange many times and am still not a fan of the dish. So, I wasn't having any expectations on the Chicken a L'orange. However, I was blown away by how fork-tender the chicken is and impressed that the chef managed to tone down the over-whelming citrusy flavours of the orange while still manage to keep the fragrance of the orange. Guys, this is a must try dish at Upperhouse!

Paris Brest (RM 24). Profiteroles in matcha flavours. If you love matcha, you might want to try this.

Crepe Suzette (RM 25). Crepe Suzette is a very traditional French dessert. Thin layers of crepes would be prepared and platted at table side. The orange flavours are quite pronounce but there is a hint of bitterness from the orange zest and Vodka. If you are not a fan of such flavours, this might not be your favourite dessert.

Lamington (RM 26). Instead of the traditional Lamington cake coated with chocolate sauce and dessiccated coconut, Upperhouse offers a deconstructed version. Or should I say a more modern version of Lamington. Different textures of chocoate serves with butter cake and sprinkles of dessiccated coconut. Chocolate lovers, you might want to try this.

Panna Cotta (RM 25). The Panna Cotta is a bowl of pretty looking dessert. The texture of the panna cotta is smooth and I like how the ice cream and chocolate sponge cake nicely balanced out the dish with a hint of sweetness.

Peanut Butter Jelly (RM 25). I almost jumped like a kid when I saw this on the menu. OK, for those of you who don't know how much I love peanut butter... I love THICK layers of peanut butter on my toast, I can eat spoonful of peanut butter just as it is, and.....if I have to choose anything with chocolate or peanut butter, I'd go got the latter in a hear beat! Banana and peanut butter serve in different ways, if you are a fan of peanut butter you definitely want to have this!!

The Chocolate Experience (RM 15). For chocolate lovers, there is nothing better than having the chance to try 3 different type of chocolate at one go.

Earl Grey Rose Latte (RM 11). I enjoy drinking Earl Grey but not really fan of the rose-flavoured earl grey. I guess I'm really not a fan of the rose floral flavours.

Bridestowe Latte (RM 11). Called me weird, I don't appreciate rose flavours but I love cinnamon, especially the Bridestowe Latta which has a nice balance of floral note from the blue pea flower, milk and cinnamon.

Woo Woo Cherry (RM 11). A bit of acidity and tangy notes of the cherry. It is very refreshing.

Sangria (RM 11). Compared to Woo Woo Cherry, Sangria has slightly stronger fruity notes but it's equally refreshing too.

Planter's Punch (RM 12). Imagine fruit punch minus the artificial sweetness flavours; instead, it has the natural fragrance of mango, blackcurrant and lychee.

From the environment to the new dishes, Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar has definitely outdo themselves not just a a baby-friendly place, but a family-friendly place too! Regardless your precious little ones or you and your partner or friends, Upperhouse has something that would satisfy your appetite.

To know more about Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar, check out their Facebook and Instagram.

Address: 27a, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 11am to 10pm (Tuesday to Thursday) | 11am to 11:30pm (Friday & Saturday) | 11am to 10pm (Sunday) | Monday CLOSE
Contact: +6011 2872 0083

b.liv Deep Impact: Blackheads Deep Cleansing + Pores Purifying


Pronounced as "believe", the brand was founded in 2009 to cater to strong demand for easy-to-use and affordable skincare regime. B.liv is the only skincare brand in the over-the-counter market to have undergone trials and testing in more than 200 professional skincare centers prior to placement in the retail market. Today, B.liv is the leading brand in pores management solution.

Before this, I've tried their masks and I really liked it a lot. Today, I'm going to talk about b.liv Deep Impact.

Just like the saying on the box "healthy skin beings with healthy pores". We can put on the most expensive or the best quality skincare in the world, but if our pores are not properly cleanse, nothing will get absorbed into the skin and all the goodness will go to a waste. Hence, it is very important to constantly deep-cleanse our skin. One of the way to do so is to exfoliate.

Formulated with 100% pure, natural Jojoba beads, Deep Impact works perfectly in exfoliating as the small spheres have no sharp edges and leave no micro-lacerations to the skin. Once dissolved, the Jojoba beads will turn into oil form which closely resembles human sebum that is highly beneficial to the skin.

Also, Deep Impact also carries purifying, soothing as well as anti-oxidant properties which serves the skin even better by deeply cleanses impurities while ensuring the much needed moisture and nourish to the skin.

The cleanser is white and creamy, somewhat like a yoghurt texture but with tiny little bead in it. Squeeze a little of the cleanser and start massaging onto the damp skin. It took a bit of time for the Jojoba bead to dissolve entirely, but it didn't feel harsh on my skin. It felt like I'm giving my skin that much needed massage and scrubbing away any impurities at the same time. I have a combination skin and very prone to breakouts. However, b.liv Deep Impact feels very gentle on my skin and I like how clean and hydrated my skin feel after using it. On the other hand, I didn't really see any visible changes to my pores but I do believe it really takes longer time for pores to reduce in size.

Before trying out on my face, I did a test of the product on my hand. My skin felt smoother, more hydrated and brightened up after one use. Also, I like the mild pleasant fragrance that the product left on my skin.

If you are looking for a gentle exfoliator or a deep cleansing product, you might want to consider b.liv Deep Impact. The price is pretty affordable and it makes a good daily cleanser that helps to clean and purify the skin.

How to use b.liv Deep Impact:
1. Apply a small amount to your damp skin.
2. Gently massage in an upward and outward circular motion until the Jojoba beads dissolve.
3. Rinse well with water.

Product: b.liv Deep Impact
Price: RM 65
Size: 50ml

You can find out more of b.liv updates and purchase b.liv Deep Impact at b.liv website, and SaSa Malaysia or selected Watsons outlets in Malaysia.

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