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Anyway, if you are here, one of the must-order for me is their Arbite Breakfast. I've lost count of how many times I had this, but this extremely filling and good breakfast is give you the extra pump of energy for the rest of the day. With the sauteed mushrooms, extra streak of bacon, light fluffy scrambled eggs, veal sausage (now change to chilli sausage??) etc etc. Accompanied with a cup of hot chocolate... ahh... just the perfect breakfast to go. You gotta love the brioche bread... and the salad. Sorry I'm just salivating as I try to re-think the taste...
I love the eggs benedict there too. :) Poached eggs just poached at the right timing. With the egg yolk goodness flowing... ahhh. You can try that too. :)
Ambiance is nice as well. Very cosy, and simple setting just great for casual dining. :)
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22 Apr 2014 at 9:34 am
If you are one that is interested in mainstream, soothing pop songs you will love this station. The station plays the likes of Coldplay, The Great Big World, The Script, lesser of techno, metal rock... To each of his/her own preference, Kiss92 songs without the techno, metal rock will suffice for me. ^^ A must-listen station for my boyfriend and I during our car journeys.
Even while playing mahjong we need to have this station as our background music too! :P
Suggest you give Kiss92 FM a try!
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22 Apr 2014 at 9:35 am
Sashimi is really fresh. they have swordfish, yellowtail etc as well. Best of all you can have as many plates as you like. *salivates* They have handrolls, normal sushi platters, teriyaki, tempura, the usual jap side dishes... too. You can try each and every plate if you have enough stomach space for all. :P
the other highlight other than the fresh sashimi has got to be the shabu shabu steamboat. the broth is really good. zero MSG. they are extremely generous with the vegetables. you can ask for more dang ou or enoki mushrooms if you like. the beef shabu is da bomb. they have pork slices as well. :)
all in all, Himawari is one jap buffet restaurant that I will keep coming back for more of their fresh sashimi and value for money buffet. :)
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25 Mar 2014 at 9:32 am
Bangkok is one of the must-go countries for my family each year. We absolutely love Thai food, shopping, Thai Massage, so heading to Bangkok each year for our family holiday is a no brainer choice for us (air tickets are so cheap with sale too!).
Once you are at the airport, for the social media addicts (:P) you can opt to get the tourist sim card available at 299 THB for 7 days unlimited 3G and 100baht of call time.
Hotel
We've been staying in Baiyoke Sky Hotel for the upteenth times. Reason being the location is REALLY convenient. Just a short walk to the nearest BTS station (which links to the airport railway too), and the shopping area is right smack below the hotel. Pratunam is just 200 metres away from Baiyoke Sky, and to get to Platinium you just gotta walk straight all the way pass Pratunam and viola! One of the perks of staying in Baiyoke Sky has also got to be their awesome breakfast. Absolutely love how you can choose to cook your eggs. Poached, scrambled, mexican style, you name it! Be sure to head up to the highest floor (BTW Baiyoke Sky is the tallest building in Bangkok) and get immersed in the absolutely beautiful view of Bangkok. Be warned that it gets really cold if you head up during the night time. But the view is really gorgeous. Rooms are clean too. But we had a bad experience during my latest visit with regards to cleaniness but all in all, the staffs are friendly, so all's good. :)
Food
When in Bangkok, you can't miss out on the Pomegranate juice available almost EVERYWHERE. Rich in vitamins, its kinda a must drink everyday for me. If you are near pratunam area, you gotta check out the famous wanton noodles shop Sub Sub which many Singaporeans check out as well. Just beside the new shopping mall Shibuya 19. Its along the alley. Closes at 4pm. Portion is small, but the noodles are really springly and I like their chilli. :) You can try their stewed meat rice too. Its good too.
Som Tam Nua at Siam Square Soi 5 is another gem place to visit for authentic Thai food as well. Absolutely love their fried fish and chicken wings. Nearby there is a dessert place (you turn left after exiting the restaurant), called Mango Tango which is worth a try too. :) and no surprise their featured dish has got to be the plateful of mango-goodness, with the stickyrice, icecream and pudding.
If you have time, do visit Yao Wa Rat or Chinatown for T&K Seafood too. Many head there for their affordable seafood which taste really good too! Some say they are are over-rated but for me, I really like their steamed fish, fish maw soup, so yep! its kinda a must go for me as well. ;)
Another place I wanna recommend would be the small eatery at KC Place Hotel just beside Baiyoke Sky. They serve really nice Tom Yum Soup and the fried chicken is fantabulous there. AND PLEASE go and book the massage just beside the eatery. Own by a teochew owner, this is truly the BEST place for massages. Everyday without fail we will make a call to them and book an appointment at night after our tiring shopping day. :) They are quite popular so sometimes you wont be able to get space if you dont book with them.
Shopping
Platinium mall (very near baiyoke sky hotel) - A 7 storeys mall with loads of items. A shopping haven but be prepared to walk alot! Favourite floor has got to be either lvl 3/4, has a mix variety of apparels to choose from, more unique styles. 2nd level is a little too crowded for my liking. Be sure to have a crepe just at B1, you can choose sweet or savoury. Nutella with banana is the way to go! Or you can choose egg & ham for the crepe, equally good too! ;)
Chatuchuk - A weekend market and the largest outdoor market in the world. you can find ANYTHING and EVERYTHING here. you have to get a map from the policeman once you enter the market. time yourself for a few sections. one day is not enough, 2 probably just scan and go. stay on for 2 weekends to enjoy 4 strong days of this super huge market. :P be prepared, to get an empty large bag to store all your barangs. and also a fan to get yourself thru this stuffy market. you can take a tuk tuk at probably 50 baht or a taxi here if you have more people. taking a cab around BKK can be MUCH cheaper than taking the BTS/MRT.
Terminal 21 - you can check out this relatively new mall. the items here are not that cheap. But many come here to check out the interiors inside, each floor comes with a differentiated theme of a country. so you'd be surprised with what you can find here. ;)
Places of Interest
Wat Arun - A beautiful buddhist temple along Chao Praya River (get the tickets at the pier, alight at Saphan Taksin BTS) , it's known as the Temple of Dawn. And it's really beautiful if you head there about 5 - 6pm, when the sun is about the set. I have not got the chance to head in yet as the temple was about to close when we were on the boat, so we head to a different temple but the sight of it was breathtaking. The temple was built in the 17th century as well, so take in the richness of the history when you do visit the temple.
Wat Pho - This temple houses the largest reclining buddha in the world. This is also the birth place of Traditional Thai Massage. Didnt get to try the massage but heard that it is really good as well.
Bangkok is a really beautiful country, however do also keep a lookout on pickpockets/scammers too especially some of the taxi drivers who will insist that they will drive you to this place etc etc because the restaurant/place that you wanna go is closed blah blah blah, DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. just say its okay, and proceed to hail the next taxi. They will usually bring you to a restaurant that they will earn commission, and the food you order is probably much more expensive than you would expect (not from experience but from hear say. :P).
Oh, and while you are in BKK, go on and enjoy cheap krispy kreme donuts, and as you are buying them, you can join us like how we usually do during our trips, get extra donuts, have them packed separately, and as you passed by some of the kids/adults that are along the bridges, roads, begging with an empty cup, why not make their day by giving them a donut. when we did in the first time, the joy we saw on the kids' faces were so memorable and infectious that we bought more the very next day to give away. ^^
Login to add your comment. Or, Register for an account now. It's free!Wow :) well written and I love baiyoke sky hotel too. You make me itch for shopping :)
20 Mar 2014 at 12:11 pm
Thanks dearie! Definitely miss Bangkok. Can't wait to head back there again! :)
22 Mar 2014 at 11:17 am
Absolutely love this quaint little cafe (however it gets more and more crowded each time I visit there), love the warm deco, just the perfect place to have a cuppa hot chocolate with your bestie.
The must order item for me from the menu has got to be their waffles with icecream. Never mind about the ice-cream but their waffles is truly to die for (IMO). When I have waffles elsewhere, my heart will unknowingly flutter back here. The fluffiness and the fragrant batter used, complement really well with maple syrup, ahh...heaven.
Another hot favourite among the customers will be the root beer cake. A must-order for my friends, but not so for me. A little too sweet to my liking, but the pairing of the 2 is great tho. A slight alcoholic (?) aftertaste.
All in all, Wimbly Lu is a great place to chill with your friends, you will love the 'outdoor' area (glass ceiling) with carpet grass if you are keen in busking in some sunlight.
Worth to visit. Oh, and do you know? their signboard features their cutie pie car right in front of the cafe. ;)
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19 Mar 2014 at 9:34 am