Chasing Food Dreams: <b>Kuching</b> Noodle House, Garden Shoppe <b>...</b> |
- Chasing Food Dreams: <b>Kuching</b> Noodle House, Garden Shoppe <b>...</b>
- iShave nets more than RM500,000 for <b>Kuching</b> Life Care Society <b>...</b>
- Chillout, Soulout & Freakout: Song Hin Pork Porridge, <b>Kuching</b>
- A sneak peek at the Imperial Hotel <b>Kuching</b> | The Borneo Post <b>...</b>
- Imperial Hotel <b>Kuching</b> opens with 'wired-up' rooms – BorneoPost <b>...</b>
- Crime index shows downward trend — <b>Kuching</b> police chief <b>...</b>
| Chasing Food Dreams: <b>Kuching</b> Noodle House, Garden Shoppe <b>...</b> Posted: 14 May 2014 03:00 AM PDT  Home Cook Sarawak Noodles and Hakka Delights!  Two best friends put their talents in the heart of Kuching Noodle House with their recipes. Located at Garden Shoppe at One City, Kuching Noodle House serves up Sarawak street food and Hakka dishes fit for daily enjoyment. Opened from less than half a year, looks like words has gotten out as the café was packed for lunch when I visited during the weekend with my family.  My niece and my family visited one Sunday lunch since she lives very near this café. Although it was after 1pm, the café was packed and people kept walking in. The crowd can only mean one thing, good food with value for money. We check out its simple but sufficient menu which consists of Sarawak street food noodles, some rice meals and some side snacks. After our orders were taken, I was pretty happy to notice that there were plenty of staff and so service was very efficient.  The café is really pretty and comfortable at sight. Lots of space, and the mix of wood, white washed walls and ceilings and cement is further enhanced by its creative lights hide in rows of bubus. Bubu is an Asian traditional fish trap basket that is shaped like a long barrel and is made from bamboo and rattan. The kitchen is partially open and so diners can get some kitchen action if you are seated at the back area of the dining room. The ambience is bright and clean and I was particularly fond of the old school rattan and bamboo stools.  We took on the recommendation of the staff for our food and drinks since it was our first visit. Kuching Noodle House imports their coffee and other ingredients from Sarawak frequently. So we opted to try their Ice Sarawak Coffee White, Home Recipe Pineapple Drink and Cucumber Lime Juice. The Sarawak Coffee White is decent and sufficient for non-coffee drinkers like me. Maybe I should enjoyed it hot because it certainly tasted better with my partner's hot Sarawak Coffee Black as it has more aroma and body to the coffee. For me, I really enjoyed the boiled Home Recipe Pineapple Drink and Cucumber Lime Juice simply for its freshness and fruity flavors.   We ordered some side snacks simply because we were starving. The two-piece Cai Kueh came with a side chili sauce. It's delicious and even more so because that little side of chili sauce is super appetizing. The Cai Kueh has soft rice flour skin encasing cooked sweet jicama and carrot. It is very simple fare but that chili sauce rocks for sure because we asked for more…  Nyonya Lobak came next and this one fare decent as well. It came with the same yummy chili sauce and some pickled radish and cucumber. The lobak was more sweet than savory due to the vegetables in the roll. It was soft and not as firm as my mother's recipe. The lobak still fared pleasant as its flavors matches well with the awesome chili sauce.  Hakka Stuffed Bittergourd fared better than the lobak as the stuffed bittergourd had all the authentic flavors in it. Two pieces of beautifully stuffed bittergourd is cooked till soft and remains juicy and savory. As my mother-in-law is Hakka, this dish is pretty close to her recipe when she makes it. Hakka clan uses more minced pork in their stuffed Yong Tau Foo rather that others who uses more fish paste for a bouncy textures. This one also had more minced meat hence it had a softer and sweeter texture and flavor to the dish.  I barely tasted Kuching Noodle House's signature of Kolo Mee Char Siew. My little one loved it so much, he polished it off happily and in fact asked for more. With my one bite, the noodles are really delectable as it had a lovely bouncy texture and the minced meat and char siew was pretty flavorful. The fried shallots added an oniony aroma and some crispy lettuce accompanied the noodles. There are other variations with prawns and smoked duck if char siew if not your thing. There are two sizes for the noodles and these are priced between RM6.90 to RM8.90 depending on the variation and sizes.  I was told that Kuching Noodle House makes their noodles from scratch every day. When I had walked to the back of the café, I did spy a little enclosed room with some noodle machines. This is another good sign as it can only mean no preservatives in the noodles. I almost wanted to order this again but we decided to try other dishes.  The reason that had me walking into Kuching Noodle House was Sarawak Laksa. I have developed a crush on the unique Sarawak Laksa broth from my other food escapades and was craving for a bowl of piping hot and spicy Sarawak Laksa. The café's Sarawak Laksa was pretty decent and satisfying. The laksa broth had sufficient spices, lending a full bodied taste of spices in a thin broth. The only difference here is that this is a healthier version as milk was used instead of coconut milk. For a healthier version, its definitely very enjoyable without the guilt. The laksa comes with chicken, prawns, egg omelette and coriander. Add the dried chili paste with a squeeze of lime on the side to add more oomph!  My other niece and other half enjoyed the Ginger Wine Chicken with Mee Suah. A traditional Hakka dish, this one uses the yellow ginger wine as its base for the broth. It's a warming dish as the yellow ginger wine is not overwhelming here but sufficient enough to make its presence. The overall flavors are earthy, a little tang with lots of ginger essence. The soft mee sua noodle has chunks of chicken and shredded wood ear fungus with wolfberries. I think it's perfect when you want some comfort food.  The Steamed 10 Grain Rice with Minced Meat and Salted Fish is very value for money. For RM9.90, one gets a big bowl of nutritious steamed 10 grain rice topped with blanched greens and fried shallots, a side of clear consommé and a scrumptious patty of steamed minced pork with salted fish. It's a complete dish where you get your carb, veggie and protein. The steamed minced pork with salted fish is absolutely yummy, so much so we all ended up fighting for this dish. My little one also had some of this and love it's too!   Kuching Noodle House appeals to those who misses home cook food and wishes for comfort dishes like these. Prices are very decent and those seeking value for money meals at any time of the day will find this café suitable. The owners were present that day and were very friendly and approachable. Both happen to be named Helen and they were seen scurrying around to assist their staff in ensuring diners is well taken care off. We talked to them a bit and found them to be very passionate about their recipes by making sure that everything is homemade as much as possible and as fresh as possible. If you looking for Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee, do head over and give Kuching Noodle House a try! KUCHING NOODLE HOUSE B-08-GF, Ground Floor, Garden Shoppe @ One City, 47650 Selangor Tel: 019 378 6933
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| iShave nets more than RM500,000 for <b>Kuching</b> Life Care Society <b>...</b> Posted: 11 May 2014 03:10 PM PDT KUCHING: Plaza Merdeka was dotted with bald heads yesterday as participants stepped up to shave in aid of Kuching Life Care Society's iShave campaign. Organisers announced they had surpassed their target of RM500,000, which makes up part of the RM6 million they need to build their palliative centre. The society has raised a total of RM1.4 million prior to their second iShave. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Public Health Assistant Minister Dr Jerip Susil said it was important to give meaning to the event. "It is important to give money and shave heads to show support, but we need to continue being part of a community that cares." He pointed out that it was not just patients that suffers but their immediate families as well. "They will incur pain and financial constraints. There are also people who care about what they are going through to form a society and let them know that they are not alone." Dr Jerip himself gave RM10,000 to the cause. Among the heads that went under the shaver were those belonging to the master of ceremony Jennifer Tan who is a singer. Tan raised RM33,000 for the cause. Audience and supporters were awed when a 85-year-old grandmother went on stage for the shave, but it was Ling Eng Leh that left an impression for he had raised RM400,000. Also present was former Stampin MP Datuk Yong Khoon Seng and Kuching Life Care Society founder Hung Sung Huo.  | |
| Chillout, Soulout & Freakout: Song Hin Pork Porridge, <b>Kuching</b> Posted: 14 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT It is not that I love criticising other people's food but sometimes they just forced me to. Do NOT dine in Song Hin Pork Porridge at the Open Market Kuching which is located at the intersection of Jalan Market and Jalan Power. To be safe, just don't dine in any restaurants there. They have a serious hygiene issue. You can see big fat rats and cockcroaches running around freely there. It was so disgusting! | |
| A sneak peek at the Imperial Hotel <b>Kuching</b> | The Borneo Post <b>...</b> Posted: 07 May 2014 10:28 PM PDT Thursday, 08 May 2014 Travel, Uncategorized 431 By Danielle Ringgit @danitbpseedsIF YOU ARE curious about the newly built Imperial Hotel Kuching right next to Boulevard Shopping Mall, well ponder no more. In conjunction with the soft opening scheduled for May 9th, the Imperial Hotel Kuching is offering a special opening promotion room rate from RM180 nett per night which include breakfast and in-room Wi-Fi for a limited period of time. On April 30th, the Imperial Hotel Kuching offered a sneak preview of what their hotel was like on the inside. Stepping into the four-star business hotel lobby was like stepping into the 1960s or 1970s; besides being spacious, the interior décor has a touchy of retro elegance.  WELCOME: The spacious lobby area is a great waiting as well as meeting area for guests. Nestled in the heart of Kuching just five minutes' drive from the Kuching International Airport and 10 minutes to the city central business district (CBD), the Imperial Hotel is situated on top of the Boulevard Shopping Mall so guests may expect immediate access to facilities, amusement and entertainment. Located at the lobby on the left side of the registration counter was one of my personal favourite spots, the Business Center where secretarial services and internet work stations are provided for guest use. Besides the free Wi-Fi provided, guests can also enjoy personal space for working or private meeting. The four-star hotel features 325 well-appointed suites including two executive floors carefully designed to create comfort and practicality for guests. In addition, each room has complimentary in room Wi-Fi and wired Internet access points as well as individual controlled air conditioning.  SPACIOUS: The corner deluxe room is spacious to accommodate a whole family. Other facilities provided in each room are a 42-inch flat screen LED TV, an in-room safe, mini-fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, ironing facilities and hair dryer. For hours of entertainment, the Imperial Hotel also takes pride in being the first hotel in Sarawak to subscribe to the Hospitality Entertainment Solution, HyppTV from Telekom Malaysia (TM) with the latest ICT and entertainment package. Besides accommodation, Imperial Hotel also offers extensive conference and meeting facilities appropriate for large conferences, wedding receptions, exhibition, seminar and other private function which features the magnificent pillar less Imperial Grand Ballroom measuring 1517 sq m with a 10m high ceiling which can accommodate up to 1,400 persons for a sit-down banquet while the equally impressive semi-circular Boulevard Grand Ballroom has the capacity to hold 500 persons for a banquet style reception.  IMPRESSIVE: The Boulevard Grand Ballroom which has the capacity for 500 people has an impressive chandelier to add to the grandness of the event. Each ballroom is also equipped with the latest technological facilities including built in LED screen, wireless, telecommunication and digital audio visual equipment.  MAGNIFICENT: The Imperial Grand Ballroom which has the capacity for 1,400 people is equipped with a large built-in LED screen. For small meetings or seminars, multi-functional meeting rooms of various sizes and shapes are provided along with a spacious pre-function foyer, VIP lounge and covered outdoor garden terrace which serves to meet the organiser's own preferences, practicality and versatility.  LOUNGING OUTSIDE: The garden terrace is provided for a multipurpose events as well as serves as a smoking zone. For food lovers out there, the Imperial Garden Restaurant might just have what you are seeking: the contemporary all-day dining restaurant has cooking stations serving breakfast daily and an extensive a la carte menu to choose from. Weekend promotions include 'The Great Imperial Feast" buffet dinner every Friday and Saturday and 'Tea Time Treats' hi tea buffet every Saturday and Sunday.  DINING IN THE GARDEN: The contemporary Imperial Garden Restaurant serves variety of dishes which opens from 6 am till 11 pm. For your sweet tooth, the Lobby Lounge serves a good assortment of cakes, pastries, pies, sandwiches and cookies alongside a wide selection of drinks and alcoholic beverages. Guests who opt for privacy may dine in their room as 24-hour in-room dining services will be provided. Other additional facilities provided are a fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room, an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the view of the city, safe deposit boxes at the front desk and also free parking at the basement car park for guests. As for those who do not have their own vehicles, do not worry as transportation to and from Kuching International Airport and the CBD are provided for your convenience. For further enquiries, information and reservation, visit their website at www.imperialhotelkuching.com.my or email at enquiries@imperialhotelkuching.com.my. You might also like: | |
| Imperial Hotel <b>Kuching</b> opens with 'wired-up' rooms – BorneoPost <b>...</b> Posted: 10 May 2014 11:06 AM PDT KUCHING: Visitors should not miss out on the special opening promotional room rate from RM180 per room per night at Imperial Hotel Kuching. The room rate is inclusive of breakfast and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, offer valid for a limited period only. The promotion celebrates its soft opening on Friday. The hotel features 325 well-appointed guestrooms and suites including two executive floors, all carefully designed with practicality and comfort in mind. Each guestroom is tastefully furnished and complete with complimentary in-room Wi-Fi and wired Internet access point. It also comes equipped with individual control air-conditioning, 42-inch flat screen LED television, laptop-size in-room safe, mini bar fridge, coffee and tea facilities, HyppTV channels, bathroom with bath tub and separate shower, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Imperial Hotel Kuching, an upcoming 4-star business class hotel, is the latest addition to the fast expanding Imperial Group of Hotels. The hotel is also the first in Sarawak to subscribe to Hospitality Entertainment Solution, the hassle-free offering from Telekom Malaysia (TM) with the latest ICT and entertainment package comprising In-Building Broadband Solution (IBS) and TM's IPTV service, HyppTV all powered by TM's high-speed broadband network connectivity. In addition to this, there is also the Business Centre as well as the Fitness Centre featuring a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna and steam room complemented by an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel boasts of two grand ballrooms, Imperial Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,400 persons for a sit-down banquet while the semi-circular Boulevard Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 500 persons for banquet style reception. The hotel will be officially opened by Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem on June 9. Sitting on top of Boulevard Shopping Mall, the hotel is accessible via the mall, through a connecting door behind the mainstage at the new wing ground floor. For further enquiries or reservation, call the hotel at 082-588999 or email enquiries@imperialhotelkuching.com.my, or visit www.imperialhotelkuching.com.my. | |
| Crime index shows downward trend — <b>Kuching</b> police chief <b>...</b> Posted: 08 May 2014 11:56 AM PDT by Irene C, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on May 9, 2014, Friday KUCHING: The overall crime index for Kuching is still on the downward trend, with 741 cases recorded from January to April this year compared to 984 cases during the same period last year. This showed a decrease of 22.74 per cent, said Kuching District police chief ACP Roslan Bek Ahmad at the monthly assembly at the Police HQ at Simpang Tiga yesterday. He attributed the peace and security to the efforts and hard work of the police. "I am satisfied with the Kuching District Police Station staff who worked hard to reduce the crime index. "That said, they have to work hard to maintain the performance and even double their efforts to further reduce it," he said. Later, at a press conference, he revealed that cases of armed robberies dropped by 57.89 per cent, violent crime (murder, rape, robbery) dropped 16.1 per cent and property crimes dropped 23.6 per cent. "Some people claim that the crime rate is higher, but when asked to prove, these people cannot. The reports are all computerised and cannot be manipulated," he said. To have a clearer view of the real situation, he urged the people to report any crime, big or small, so that proper measures like setting up more patrols could be mounted. To reduce the crime rate further, he said various operations had been held this year, like Ops Lejang (motorcycle theft), Ops Dadu (gambling), Ops Cantas and Ops Noda. Giving out statistics for January to May 6 this year, he said 91 raids were carried out with 320 arrests under Ops Cantas, while under Ops Dadu, 91 raids were conducted, of which 68 were on online gambling which resulted in 173 arrests and seizure of 976 units of computers. And under Ops Noda, he said 78 raids were made with 41 arrests. Meanwhile on Ops Lejang held from April to May 6, 64 males and three females were arrested while 20 motorcycles, seven motorcars and three lorries/vans were recovered, he disclosed further. On another matter, he said a jogathon would be held at Le'Park Kuching this Sunday in conjunction with the 207th Police Day. Urging police personnel to take part in the event, he told them to bring their spouses and children to join in the healthy activity and to foster better ties. |
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