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 Bakso Lempangan Tembak Senayan
*Txt and Pictures Contributed By Denison

At the hotel main entrance, head to the right and out the guard post. Right goes towards the malls - head left instead and after the junction, cross to the opposite side of the road. There you will find a quaint little restaurant serving Indonesian food.

The menu displays the selections, but not the prices. On one occasion, a bowl of Bakso Spesial, Ayam Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng Chicken Nugget, fried cumi, Satay Kambing, Avocado shake and 2 Tehs came to Rp185000. 

Always packed with locals providing credence to their authenticity (or perhaps the prices). The Bakso portions seemed a bit small and their fried stuff has a bit too much flour. Still, it is a convenient compromise between the hotel buffets or the more distant fare at the malls.
And for those who still partake, the restaurant allows smoking...

To Eat @ Hotel Mulia
The Cafe

Just taking a look at the breakfast spread, its more suited as a heavy brunch. Shashimi counters, dessert selections, hot stations and various cooked dishes overloads the senses. A strategy is definitely needed in sampling everything, especially for smaller eaters.

The decor and elegant ambiance, compliments and enhances the dining experiences in this large spaced diner. Art decor, a flowing mini-waterfall and coy pond frames this large dining space.

Breakfast Buffet till 1030hrs @ aproximately 180,000++rupiah. (aproxSGD24)

Lunch Buffet @ approximately 190,000++rupiah.(aproxSGD26)

Click here for Dinner Buffet Review on 03Jan2014
Click here for ABBA Location of Mulia Senayan Hotel, Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia

Hotel Mulai - Table8

Table 8 cantonese (Szechuan chinese food) is reviewed by others to be the best amongst the other restaurants located in the basement of hotel Mulia.

Ambiance fantastic with high-end service. When asked for warm water, a heated glass bottled was served, and those who had ordered tea were treated to a show with traditional long spout Chinese tea pouring.

Ordered from A La Carte menu

- Peking duck, vegetarian substitute *pictured left

- Kung Pao fried Monkey head mushroom *pictured center - Good flavor, and texture.

- Foie Gras with crab meat fried rice *Pictured right*

 - Vegetarian Fried rice *not pictured*

Total: 300,000Rupiah with crew Discount. (Fed 2)

Also available at Table 8 is it's Buffet spread. Frying stations, fresh BBQ selections, various roasts and desserts, all for your pickings.
Pricing aproximately (210,000Rupiah ++per pax)

 

~behold the rotating ice-cream station~

To Eat @ Plaza Senayan

Remboelan

Ramboelan - Indonesian soul food was recommended by local staff for Arlarcarte dining.

Good soul food dining, however within their circular balcony dining, walkways are relatively tight. Try getting a booth for greater comfort. Remboelan located 4th Floor of Plaza Senayan 401A-401C
Click here for ABBA location of Plaza Senayan

Ordered:
*Pictured left to right.*

Tahu Telor Petis (Fried Bean Curd with bean sprouts,
carrots and sweet sauce) 35,000rupiah

*well fried and good balance of salt and sweet.

Nasi Goreng Kambing (lamb fried rice) 42,000rupiahGado Gado (Bean curd, peanut sauce and rice crispies) 28,000rupiah

ES Remboelan (Iced shaving dessert with avocado,
grass jelly, salsi seeds, condensed milk and sweet syrup) 27,000rupiah

Nasi Goreng Rambolean Vegetarian Fried Rice 42,000rupiah *not pictured*

Kelapa Degan (Coconut juice with rose syrup) 25,000rupiah *not pictured*

Kelapa Framboze (Coconut juice with brown sugar) 25,000rupiah *not pictured*

270,400rupiah Total. Served 2.

Hong Kong - To Eat (Tim Ho Wan, Yung Kee, Tai Heng)

Hong Kong - Crew Hotel

Hong Kong - To Do
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Tim Ho Wan
(1 Michelin star)

This unassuming location amongst the compact homes, houses the One Michelin star Dim Sum house, Tim Ho Wan. 

Located about 400m from Sham Shui Po Station/Prince Edward Station, is a must visit. Prices are extremely reasonable, and food definitely not to disappoint English menus are avaiable inside. 

Ordered:
*Star-ed Items are the seasonal items.

 Ordered:*Pictured top to bottom, left to rightChee Cheong Fun with Sweet Prawns
*Flour was delicately thin, and sauce the right sweetness.*
Egg Fried Spring Rolls
*Able to have crispy, flaky exterior, with steaming white egg inside.*
Lotus Glutinous Rice with Chicken, Chinese Pork Sausage and Mushroom *scooped out into bowl*
Siu Mai (pork/shrimp dumpling)

Har Kao (prawns dumpling)
Steamed Egg Cake
*Light, fluffy sponge cake in essence.*Fried Carrot Cake with Pork BitsChives Dumplings
*Again great delicate skin, and right amount of filling. A burst of flavor with every bite.*
Char Siew Pao (Fried Sweet Pork Bun)
*One word. Amazing. Sweet bun exterior, and sweet char siew fillings. Definitely must try!!*
Fried Noodles *not pictured*Hot Tea table side
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Fed very well 2
Total:HKG184

Overall, very good pricing, considering for Michelin Star dining. Food did not disappoint, with certain dishes that really lingered in the tastebuds. Longer queues were seen open departing at 1315hrs.

ABBATip:
- Hong Kong Island branches are very packed. Up to 3hrs wait. Sham Shui Po branch is the one to go to with little to no queueing involved. Arrived at 12.30pm with about 6 groups ahead of us. Seated within 15mins. An early arrival is advisable.
- Nearest MRT stop is Sham Sui Po
Click here for ABBA location of G/F, 9-11 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, Kln. Open 8:00am-10:00pm

Yung Kee Siu Choi Wong
(Michelin star recommended)

Located at Sham Shui Po, they are most famous for their roast pork and have had various celebrities frequent their restaurants. Yet to be reviewed. 

Click here for ABBA location: 118 Fuk Wa Street, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong

Tel: 23871051Business hours: 5pm-2am

ABBA Eats Near NIKKO Hotel

Late Night Eats Open Till Late. Aprox 1AM plus

Around the area, there are lots of high-end bistros, like Woolomooloo Steakhouse, which also has a chain in Singapore Raffles Shopping Center. Also at night, various pubs and local eateries are open for your patronage.
Click here for general ABBA area

Tai Heng
(Chain)
Tai Heng (Near Hotel Nikko)

Tai Heng is a chain roast joint, aimed at satisfying your duck, pork, chicken, goose roasts. needs. Located about 130m away from the hotel. Also around back are loads of local foods. Its very hard to go hungry over here.
Click here for ABBA directions to Walk to Tai Heng from Hotel Nikko
Click here for ABBA directions of Tai Heng Located in Causeway Bay near Hotel Park Lane 499 Jaffe Road

 Ordered
Goose, Roast Pork and Combination dish*not pictured*
and Milk Tea*not pictured*

There are various combinations you may choose from.

Viewed as Fatty goodness, guilty pleasure or heart stopping courses. Make your pick

Overall, decent prices and taste.

Approximately HKD188. Fed 2
Tai Heng (The Park Lane Hotel)

Ordered on 12Feb2015

 

Click here for ABBA directions of Tai Heng Located in Causeway Bay near Hotel Park Lane 499 Jaffe Road

Hong Kong - To Do (Sham Shui Po, Chinese Arts and Craft, Harbour Walk to Star Ferry Terminal)

Hong Kong - To Stay
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Hong Kong - To Do
Hong Kong - To Buy

HKG To Do 
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Sham Shui Po

Sham Shui Po is the electronic district of HKG. Golden Center in Sham Shui Po will fulfill all the tech-junkie needs. Also within the area, there are a mix of wholesalers, toy store collectables and various eateries. 

Didn't have much time to explore this area but in the area are a Michelin star Restaurant, Tim Ho Wan and Michelin star recommend restaurant, Yung Jee Siu Choi Wong. Another reason to pay a visit to the area.

Click Here Hongkong - To Eat to find out more

Click here for ABBA directions to Sham Shui Po

ABBAtip: A taxi ride from Sham Shui Po to Nikko Hotel takes approximately 15mins at HKD50.

Chinese Arts and Craft (Star House)

Ever looked in awe at the amazing works of art in a museum, but never ever to take them home with you? Now you can do both at the The Chinese Arts and Craft houses.

It houses an array of mediums from Ivory carvings, Jade works, Jewelery, Wood work, ceramics, weaving, just to name a few. Be shocked/amazed at the asking prices of some of these items. Also available at location are various souviners and clothing.
Click here for ABBA location of Chinese Arts and Craft. Located opposite Star Ferry Terminal
 

Harbour Walk to Star Ferry Terminal

Take a stroll along Salisbury road, enjoying the sites along the harbor. The scenic walk will take you through Hong Kong's Avenue of the Stars, past art/cultural museums, and finally ending at the Iconic Star Ferry terminal which is opposite one of the many huge shopping centers you'd walk past.

 

A walk from Hotel Nikko to the Ferry Terminal point is approximately 2km
Click here for ABBA diretions of coastal route to Star Ferry Terminal

ABBA Tips

ABBA Tips

Luggage dimensions for B777- "Measure Twice, buy once."

<Check in or layover Bag Storage>*pictured Red
15" Length x 10"Width x 20 1/2" Height
This will stand perfectly upright in the storage area and fit snugly top to bottom.
<Navigation Bag Stroage>*pictured Green
17" Length x 9"Width x 13"Height.
This would also have a very snug fit with the side table down and locked beside one's seating.

Malaysia - Penang Island - To Do

Penang - To Do
Penang - To Eat
*updated 04March2013
GMT +8

Penang
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To Do On Penang Island

"A place to find the art of doing nothing, and to do it slowly. Relax and enjoy."

Must Do 

(Attractions Organized Geographically
from the Northern Tip to the Southern End of Penang Island) 

Penang Butterfly Farm

A well maintained enclosure with a variety of free roaming butterflies. Fruits and nectar pods encourage butterflies to rest and dine, a perfect setup for budding photographers.

It also has a wide selection of, exotic live and preserved insects, small reptilians in its enclosures as well as a great interactive, touch and feel presentation, educating the public on large stick and leaf insects as well as giant millipedes.

Located a drive past Batu Ferringhi shopping stretch and easy to find with large signages pointing to Penang Butterfly Farm. 
Click here for ABBA location of Penang Butterfly Farm No. 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang
Click here fro ABBA details of Penang Butterfly Farm

Penang Toy Museum
(NOW CLOSED!!)

 This unassuming bunker, has a respectively large collection of toys and large statue busts, replicas. Some of the toys on display go far back with one-hit-wonders like, Biker Mice From Mars, and some classics, like ghostbusters. Almost all genres are represented in this space.

Worth a look for those looking to reminisce.
Click here for Review from Trip Advisor
Caution: It has however have a for-lease signage which may either mean a complete closing down or under new management.

Click here for ABBA location of Penang Toy Museum, Jalan Tanjung Bungah

Batu Ferringhi

*images taken from internetStreet side vendors selling anything and everything. From faux clothing brands, watches, toys, bootleg DVDs and music CDs, to bags, side lamps and various trinkets. It's all about the Barter Game and who gives in first.

A great variety of products, colorful atmosphere and good food along the stretch to keep you entertained. Open from night till late.
Click here for ABBA location of Batu Ferringhi

Penang Botanical Gardens

Looking for a nature walk and hike and see wildlife? By that I mean be prepared to be hounded by very bold and daring monkeys which roam the grounds.

You can purchase peanuts from the vendors outside the park to feed the monkeys, but once inside, be very careful as these wild monkeys may snatch at the peanut bags when you are not looking. They recognize food containers, so either keep them concealed or hidden from sight.

Overall a fun experience, just be aware of the risks and be smart in concealing your packaging. They will leave you along when you have nothing left to give.

Click here for ABBA location of Penang Botanical Garden Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350, Pulau Pinang, 10350, Malaysia

also see Batik Factory Outlet

Batik is synonymous with Malaysia. Take a look at the intricate process of batik printing and painting at this factory outlet. Free entry. Located along road entry into Penang Botanical Gardens.

Kay Lok Si

A giant goddess of mercy statue, stands overlooking Air Hitam, offering patrons and worshippers alike a panoramic view of Penang.

Click here for ABBA locatiin of Kay Lok Si, No. 1, Tokong Kek Lok Si, 11500, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Prangin Mall, Komtar

The malls are interconnected via aero-bridges and have a wide range of offerings.

Prangin mall offers many non-mainstream brand clothings as well as bootleg DVD and PC softwares on the top floor, with some dedicated computer shops.

Adjacent to Prangin is ICT digital mall @ Komtar to fulfill the rest of your computer and digital needs, from original to third party batteries, branded cameras, LED lighting solutions and much more. It is still under construction to have the entire building fully operational. 

A revival attemp of the once crowning glory that which was Komtar, the tallest point in the city center. 
Click here for ABBA location of Komtar malls, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, 10100 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia 

Penang Snake Temple

*Pictures from internet source
As the name suggests, a temple filled with non-venomous tree snakes. A definite unique experience as you are free to touch and stroke these unattended snakes which litter the temple grounds.

Click here for ABBA location of Penang Snake Temple, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia