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ROYCE’ Chocolate

December 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

Champagne Pierre Mignon, Maccha and R Chocolat Lemon

My first ROYCE’ Chocolate experience happened to be from its signature range – Nama. Bitter Nama Chocolate to be exact. It was alluringly creamy with a velvety texture and subtle aroma. For someone who tends to chew her chocolate, I didn’t with this one. Instead, I let it slowly melt in my mouth. Oh, the bittersweet pleasure!

I’ve been a fan ever since.

Champagne Pierre Mignon

When ROYCE’ Malaysia offered to send some chocolate of my choice over, I think I had a Cheshire Cat grin for half a day. Not too long after, the Champagne Pierre Mignon, Maccha and R Chocolat Lemon arrived at my doorstep.

“Made using the highest quality ingredients and connoisseur-worthy Pierre Mignon”

Melts in the mouth, almost like praline.

The champagne version was imbued with a centre so smooth, it melted in the mouth. Almost like praline. Made using the highest quality ingredients and connoisseur-worthy Pierre Mignon, each square was rich with a fruity hop from the champagne. The Maccha was a bittersweet symphony of white chocolate and premium green tea powder. Fragrant, smooth and so elegant.

Maccha

R Chocolat Lemon

Filled with fresh lemon cream

I wasn’t as bowled over with the R Chocolat Lemon — an R shaped chocolate filled with lemon cream. While the cream was tasty, I’m personally not big on tangy chocolates. I reckon the R Chocolate Gianduja would have been a better fit.

For more information on ROYCE’ Chocolates, visit the official website here. And if you do go for the Nama series, do try the Pierre Mignon. Happy indulging!

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Satkara Spa, Casa del Rio Melaka

December 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Essential oils from Tanamera

Satkara Spa at Casa del Rio offers body massages and facials that aim to invigorate your mind and body. And that was exactly what it did to rif and I, when we each enjoyed a 60-minute signature massage using essential oils from Tanamera.

Couple treatment room

Upon arriving, we were given a form to fill out; standard spa and massage procedure. Soon after, our masseur ushered us into a spacious suite comprising two massage beds and a bathtub where our treatment began.

The Satkara Signature massage is a fusion of traditional massage technique from around the world – Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Thai and Balinese. My tensed muscles were instantly relieved (along with my accumulated tension and stress) with every kneading stroke from my masseur. You can control the pressure of the massage, but medium pressure yields the best results for me.

All set!

My masseur was very experienced and knew all my problem areas without me even telling her. She quickly worked her magic on those areas and I felt so relieved after that. If you get an experienced one, she would be able to minimize any pain from the un-knotting of muscles.

For those who want a stronger and more intense massage, I reckon the Deep Tissue Massage would suit you better. This combines strong pressure and deep movement to relieve pain and tension. Not something I would dare attempt, seeing how I bruise easily.

Satkara spa is open to guests staying at Casa del Rio as well as the public. It’s best to call ahead and make a reservation, to avoid disappointment. To view the full list of massages and facials offered by Satkara Spa, click here. Read about my stay at Casa del Rio here.

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Satkara Spa
Casa del Rio Melaka
88 Jalan Kota Laksamana
75200 Melaka
+6 06 289 6888
Website

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Cheras Fish Head Noodle, Old Klang Road

December 5, 2013 1 Comment

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My parents and I have very different taste when it comes to fish head noodle. They like theirs sans milk while I love mine as milky as possible, with extra tomatoes and salted vegetables. I like my fish fried while they want it poached. Good thing the noodles come in individual servings – because I wouldn’t want to eat theirs.

Fish Head Noodles Stall

Over the weekend, I discovered this coffeeshop that serves good fish head noodles along Old Klang Road and thought the noodles are tastier than the ones I tried at Woo Pin and XO Fish Head Noodles. It was rif who told me about it, after having lunch there with his colleagues. For someone who isn’t a fan of fish head noodles, he liked it too.

Generous portion. This is a ‘small’ bowl!

Portion is generous here. A small bowl (RM7) is equivalent to a large and the large bowl (RM8) was well, enormous. I discovered that when I ordered the latter. Problem with a large bowl is…you don’t get as much soup.

Just-cooked vermicelli

And you would wish they gave you more soup. Because it’s tasty! The broth was milky and flavourful from the fish bones and additional seasoning (I suspect MSG). The uncle also threw in plenty of salted vegetables and tomatoes, and you get half a lime to squeeze into your noodles for that burst of tang.

Fried Chinese carp

The only annoying part was eating the fish because there were so many bones it wasn’t funny. It was tasty but too much of a hassle to eat. That is why I sometimes go for fish paste, not because it’s nicer but because I’m too lazy to pick out bones.

Lime for extra tang and paper basket to dispose of the fish bones

This is currently my favourite pick for fish head noodles around the area but note that the coffeeshop is small and stuffy. Not a good idea to go there when you’re fully suited.

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Ambiance: 4/10
Price: 6.5/10
Food: 7.5/10 (non halal)
Verdict: I love that they are generous with the portion and ingredients.

Cheras Fish Head Noodle
Kedai Kopi Tai Choong
Near Bangunan Tan Lai Kim
Jalan Kelang Lama,
56100 Kuala Lumpur.
GPS Coordinates: N 3 06.391 E 101 40.716