Fantastic place for local delicacies. The nasi dagang is excellent, both rice and fish curry. Ikan goreng tepung (RM7) is large, and the batter crispy. Same goes for sotong goreng tepung.Satar is good
All time favourite Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun. Nothing like the KL CCF. Eaten dry with sour green chilies. Contains dried shrimp and misc. condiments inside. Good bite and smooth texture.
Cosy cafe in Happy Mansion. Parking ia challenging. They specialise in butter cakes, food is just complementary. Tried the blueberry almond and I liked it. Not too heavy, and just a tad sweet.
A famous local confectioner. Signature item is Heong Peah (RM11.60 for 15), a crispy layered biscuit with molasses filling. You can also opt for the biscuit without the filling (RM7.20 for 10).
Soft pork bone stew was delicious. Comes with flavourful pearl rice, glazed carrots, and a perfect Onsen egg. The pork meatball is also good. The marinara sauce perfect for dipping with the sourdough.
Air-conditioned seafood restaurant by a multi-award winning chef. Signature items here are the fried tapioca noodles and oyster mee suah. The tapioca noodles have a great texture, not oily.
Exceptionally large menu with premium and non-premium items. They also indicate beer and wine pairing for their dishes. I love the Hawaiian maki (RM33) here. Their signature engawa sushi is RM10 pp.
The star here is the “Motsunabe” aka Collagen Pot, a specialty hot pot from Fukuoka. When the hot pot starts heating up, the smell of the rich chicken broth really makes your mouth water.
A seafood restaurant with a long history. Fried glass noodles really good. Just a small bite exploded with flavour. Not soggy with oil. Good wok qi. Kam Heong Lala was also decent, not too oily.
Quiet place for coffee at a quiet part of town. Cheap and decent flat white. The Mud is a thick hot chocolate, with the consistency of... Mud. Crushed hazelnut Mille Crepe also pretty good.
An old Teochew restaurant in Setapak. They also bake biscuits and mooncakes. Fried noodles have pretty good wok qi. Hokkien noodles is their signature, but I like the hokkien style soya noodles.
Modern Italian restaurant. Tajarin yolk pasta (RM45) reminded me of handmade egg ramen with bits of pecorin. Glazed pork ribs (RM75) was interesting, meat fell of the bones.
Good ambience and trained waiters. Set lunch available from RM18.90 onwards (main and drink). If you like pan meals, go for the Red Hot~ conchiglie, chunks of pork, and pork sausage, baked in cheese.
Herbal tea in a cafe setting. Comfortable and air-conditioned. Double boiled soup with rice and herbal tea egg wldo available.
Cozy for a drink and bite to eat. Plenty of natural light. There's also an al fresco dining area. The keto fried rice with grilled chicken chop (RM22) is quite good. Iced latte also refreshing.
Mini cafe (half a shop lot) that serves affordable coffee. Good use of space. A regular sized flat white costs RM8. Good aroma. Baristas are friendly. Cakes and muffins available.
The signature tofu is very crispy on the outside, and the minced pork is fragrant (RM12). Fishhead curry is also delicious, spicy, and not too creamy. Lots of vege and fish (RM35).
Enjoy delicious claypot chicken rice for dinner. The chicken is moist and the rice flavourful. RM9 for small, and RM16 for large. Salted fish for RM1. Free soup for customers. Oyster sauce vege too.
Spacious restaurant with tasteful decorations. Everyone seemed to be eating St. Peter's fish / tilapia. The fish was delicious although just pan-fried with salt. No earthy taste in its flesh at all.
The church contains a cave dedicated to Elijah. Above is a raise altar with an amazing statue of Our Lady of Carmel. Above is a rotunda with striking frescoes of scenes from the old and new testament.
Believed to be the 'Upper Room' of the Last Supper. Architectural features of the long room are a mixture of Roman, Christian (pelican carving), and Islamic (mihrab and tiled inscriptions in Arabic).
Watch out for camel dung all along the way. Give way to the camels. 5 stations to rest, or buy hot drinks. No proper toilets, except at the security check. 750 steps from the last station to the summi
Aka Abu Serga. The Church smells like a cave. Many intricate wood carvings. Contains a cave where the Holy Family was said to have stayed during their flight to Egypt. And also a well They used.
St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church dates to the 3rd century. Its called hanging because its built over the gatehouse of Babylon Fortress. A portion exposes the elevation of the church. No photos
Huge bazaar selling all sorts of items : food stuff, spices, costume jewellery, souvenirs, lights, lamps, pots and pans, ceramic, precious stones, clothes, textiles, etc. Locals and tourists come here
The airport that doesn't sleep. Retail and food and beverage outlets open throughout the night. Many seats to rest and sleep. Silent airport with no announcements.
Archaeological site in downtown Amman. Located on Jabal al-Qal'a, it presents a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Ruins from Roman, Byzantine, & Umayyad period. Can view the Roman Theater.
Real deal Chinese restaurant in Jordan. Authentic taste. Love the braised beef with carrots. Mapo tofu also good. Chinese cabbage soup is also a good belly-warmer.
Beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics are displayed on both sides of the church (on the floor and wall). Steel platforms provide different viewing angles. Excellent views of the surrounding area.
