Humble Review: One De Land 又一城 @ e-Gate, Gelugor, Penang

Malaysians wouldn't be strange towards Char Chaan Teng concept restaurant as it is evident to be one of the favourite spots for a meal. Originally from Hong Kong, Char Chaan Teng outstands for its quick and efficient service for reasonable portion of food, and of course, wallet-friendly, too. The main targeted diners are initially pointed to the white-collars that have a limited time of lunch break, however, diners segmentation has since widen to all walks of life under the influence of globalization and not to mention, broadcast from Hong Kong like TVB Drama.

Right smack at one of the busiest commercial complexes namely e-Gate, One De Land serving non-stop for the diners all day. I've been knowing this restaurant since its establishment under the name of Boston and now, I go for a food tasting experience over its brand new name and concept as well as modified menu.

As usual, let me have you to get the quick look on the menu. Here's the selected menu I'd managed to get for readers.
PS: There are also choices of vegetarian diet served.

To my surprise, serving time is so much quicker than I thought.

Stir Fried Egg Sauce Ho Fan (Seafood) - RM 16
Commonly known as 炒河粉 or 滑蛋河 yet this is seafood version.

It is Kway Teow instead of Tua Pan (pre-fried flat rice cake) that usually served by the hawkers.

The pungency of ginger is found rather stronger in the gravy which is surprisingly unique to my usual tasting experience. This is a great attempt in taste improvement but perhaps it takes times for customers' acceptance level. 

However, this complimentary sauce is absolutely nice to have a paste on the Kway Teow!
The fragrance from the mixture including Belacan, shrimp, garlic manage to carry the kick of saltiness in your molar.

 Grilled Combo Hot Plate - RM 33

It is an abundant source of protein where you can have chicken, fish and pork at a time. Dressed with selected vegetables to achieve a balanced diet.

This is certainly for sharing purpose as the portion is bigger compared to that of other restaurant. Freshness of the meat is the key that had us a pleasant eating. Surprisingly good is, the oiliness on this sizzling pan is just right and nice. (No worries to 'sapu' the fries too!) 

Complimentary sauce (2 options: Black pepper or mushroom) puts an additional flavour or seasoning on the meat. Since I don't fancy much over sauces, hence original one tastes delicious too.

Not to be missed, some awesome beverages.

Pomegranate Mojito - RM 13.00

To be honest, the word 'pomegranate' recall me of Bangkok again because it is a signature drink over there! We were not regret to order it as it is simply refreshing, perfect match with sizzling pan meal! I'm glad to have that lemon grass over its scent as well.

Honey Dew Sago - RM 10

Another refreshing beverage together with the natural sweetness of honey dew.

A good remedy in this hot weather, ain't it?

Summary (Scaling Point: 0 - lowest; 5 - highest)

Price: 3.5/5 (Reasonably priced for almost all items)

Taste: 3/5 (Personal Pick: Hot Plate and Pomegranate Mojito)

Dining Ambience: 3/5 (Commonly found as others)

Vehicle Parking: 3/5 (Take note on lunch peak hour)

Business Hour: Mondays to Thursday & Sundays: 11am - 11pm

                          Fridays and Saturdays: 11am - 12.30am

Address: Block 1-01-10, Lebuh Tunku Kudin 2 , 11700 Gelugor, Penang

Contact: 04-6574296

Facebook Page: 又一城 One De Land

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OneDeLand 又一城 @ Equine Park, Seri Kembangan
F-1-G, Block F, Putra Walk, Jalan PP25, Bandar Putra Permai, Sek 2, Seri Kembangan 43300 Selangor.
Sun-Thu: 10am-12amFri-Sat: 10am-1am
Tel: 03-9543 7365 
OneDeLand 又一城 @ Auto City - Prai, Penang
1808-1809C, Jalan Perusahaan Auto-City, North-South Highway Juru Interchange 13600 Prai, Penang.
Sun-Thu: 10.30am-12am 
Fri-Sat: 10.30am-1am
Tel: 04-504 0950

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Many thanks to One De Land for extending the invitation and also Miss Chloe for the arrangement.

精彩且多元化的一月

我还记得在大年初四的某个时刻，我跟妈妈还有妹妹随口说，喂，你看，一月就过完了！
不外乎我所料，他们没怎么给我回应。不过，那句话，相对的，我是讲给自己听。随后，我就自己在旁回想前一个月，也就是去年的十二月我所计划的是否实践。

在考完最后一张试卷后，我都宅在家里。不过，这一次与往年的有稍微的变化呢。我几乎每天都下厨，清炒小菜还是弄个洋葱炒蛋，蒸鱼片又或者是我弟妹超爱的意大利面。虽然这完全不在我的计划当中，不过我非常乐在其中！我很喜欢动手做食物吃，而且这些小炒真的蛮简单的，像我这样有点鲁莽加上手残的都成功办到。吃货是不会给自己饿死的，哈哈！

还有，我的储藏空间。两个星期里，我陆陆续续清除了衣柜，书橱等等。旧衣物，淘汰。喜欢的但是实际上不怎么用到的，除掉。中六试卷笔记，我这次很狠心的送到资源回收站去了。笔记很充实，无奈找不到意中人，我想我日后也不会怎么用到了, Bye!

有关注我的部落格的朋友就知道在一月份的时候，我很荣幸的被邀请到 G Hotel 试菜做个评论文章。真的很开心拥有这样另类的机会到5星级酒店出席一项活动。下星期又有邀约了，期待！
（接下来就是实习的时候了，要出席活动也比较有顾虑了。）

去年说要弄，但就拖到今年的折纸乐，终于办到了！以往的周末兼职工给我留下了很多的红包封，因此我就利用它折出迷你版的财神爷，超可爱的。当然，我也是依据指导影片一步步做出来的。

我买的小说- Me Before You. 我持续阅读着，而且也坚持没读完小说就不可以观赏电影版。拜托阅读完毕后，英语掌握更上一层吗？（笑）
对了，我也在短时间内把‘城寨英雄’追看完了。对这部剧起初不怎么样，怎知，投入了第一集后我却欲罢不能。Plot 很 Geng! 不过，我还不会欣赏陈展鹏（不好意思啦，Ruco的粉丝们）

口周。我都有去复诊，按时吃药也有饮食顾忌。很开心的，现在总算是快痊愈了，只有一些疤痕淡退。加油！

这一月份里，我当上近期以来最频繁的司机岗位。载送外婆之余，也有帮忙家人拿大包小包还有推购物车啊等等。我真的不感觉到累，因为我很享乐在其中。我不怎么大大的欢庆新年因为我比较喜欢办年货那些新年前的气氛。

舞蹈班下星期就开始了，隔了整整四年又重出江湖啦。只怕老骨头等下不灵活就ggwp（乌鸦嘴，呸！）

二月份，精彩继续吧，我迎战。

All Gear Up in 2017

So I'd published a post about my thoughts/plan in 2017 earlier on. To make it even more productive, I think I should utilize some essential tool to work it out efficiently as it's also my turn to contribute to family (since I'll be based in my hometown at the moment). After encountering with my family members for the past few weeks, I've managed to list out FIVE things I should own as a solution to my family members, and myself.

Therefore, there I log on to Lazada to see if there's any CNY promotions and great deals at Lazada ( or click here to redirect ) in conjunction with upcoming Chinese New Year. Oh my goodness, it's such a big surprise to me as I managed to find out exactly what my wishlist is on Lazada!

#1 For Dad: A New Mobile Phone 

 My father is a rather old-fashioned people where he NEVER used a multi-functional mobile phone like his peers. Before his current phone, which is a second-hand from my sister, his phones are all keypad attached ones. I understand at his point of view where his main purpose of using a mobile phone is for call and text messages, nothing more than that. Now his phone is getting unstabilized (phone automatically switch off etc). He's been demanding a new phone and yet indecisive because he don't wish to spend more on it.

 I decided to get one for him. 

Samsung Galaxy J3 J320 8GB (GOLD) RM 599

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This mobile phone is just right to him where he can explore and experience on camera/selfie besides the necessities. 5 inch SUPER AMOLED screen, perfect! Bonus is, there is a free Yes 4G LTE Prepaid SIM where we can get to try the service, at least make a comparison to see which communication company is better, ain't it?

#2 For brother: A Breakfast Maker

I'm demanding this on behalf of my younger brother for the sake for my family members including myself! My brother has been requesting for this since long yet my mum refused to buy as she thinks that it's not that practical to her. Surprisingly, not only my brother, but my sister and (especially) I, myself also the big fans of eggs and toast as our breakfast! Hence, I guess if I managed to get this in our home, my mother wouldn't make any objection anymore. *Devil smile

TEFAL Toast n Egg (Breakfast Maker) TT5500 RM 239

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I'm really thrilled to see this great combination of toaster and egg cooker as one! What's more exciting is, this TEFAL breakfast maker provides a warming tray for heating pre-cooked meat! Oh my goodness, heating time for some instant meal can be settled even quicker now!

#3 For The Ladies in My House: A Hair Dryer

So do you believe that three ladies in my family use a super old-fashioned hair dryer for like more than 20 years? Still usable yet we are in the risk that the potential damage caused might be a harm to our safety. Personally, it's really the time I shall get one in good quality for my mother, sister and myself. Okay la, if the gentlemen need to use it occasionally, I wouldn't say no right.

Philips Thermo Protect Ionic Hairdryer (2100W) HP8234/03 RM 192

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Ionic protection is one of the trend in hair care especially in Japan and Taiwan! It is mainly intensify the shine and glossiness of our hair, every one want to look good on hair beside the outfit, to be honest. Add one more to my favourite, cold air shot for the final styling on the hair!

#4 For myself: A pendant

To be frank, I've never owned any jewelries and there's no such tradition of giving this kind of 'atas' stuff in my family. I'm very, yes ultimately very admire my peers who own jewelries as their birthday gift or whatsoever. Purchase jewelry online sounds so much cool and here's my choice.

Poh Kong Auspicious 916 Gold-Golden Rooster Pendant RM 908

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I like this cute rooster pendant!!! Rooster is my Chinese Zodiac where it is also Rooster Year in year 2017 according to lunar calendar. I started to be fancy over jewelries few months ago and get to eye on them whenever I walk pass jewelry store in the mall. I'll just keep this roaster pendant as the precious gift of myself, so valuable to be my Chinese Zodiac.

#5 For everyone in my family: A Lunch Box

This is high in demand in my family especially from me, haha! I'm enrolling into internship soon and every cents in my allowance counts so much to me, so I shall prepare my lunch box to working place more frequent. The one I'm currently using is made of plastic and it's gradually turning yellowish as I'd been using it since high school, 7 years to be exact.

ZEBRA Lunch Box 16cm (0.78 Liter) RM 79

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I guarantee that my parents, especially, would be very happy to have this in my home. Not sure others but we're using mostly stainless steel dinnerware in my house. Easy to wipe the oiliness is the key. And who doesn't know that Zebra Thailand simply means premium quality cookware? But I guess the most happy one would be me. Say NO to plastic, okay! Hahaha


That's all of the five items I want to have in year 2017. There I proceed to check out and this little things made my day somehow! I'm surprised once again, to see that all five items are sum to RM 2017, so much coincident to year 2017 huh! So is that a hint that I shall not hesitate but to grab them at a time? Perhaps =)

I don't lie any right! Grand total of RM2017 inclusive five items for my family to gear up in year 2017. I shall get these goods to usher my family towards a great and memorable year of 2017, Year of Rooster.

Don't say I didn't tell you, Lazada is all about Online Revolution where all walks of live are able to obtain their desire goods over there okay! Log on to Lazada to view The Best CNY Red Hot Sales 2017 and find yourself amazing deals to be surprised, too.

Psst...make your purchase today in order to get them right on time before this Saturday which is the first day of Chinese New Year. Have a fruitful shopping experience there!

Outdoor Portrait in Campus

I WOULDN'T BELIEVE ON MY DECISION UNTIL TODAY. Trust me, it's basically about the courage at the moment that I made up my mind to go beyond. Little challenge on myself, I suppose.

I'm still a socially-awkward one in an unfamiliar environment. The main reason to involve in an outdoor portrait is simply for the sake of myself. In other way round, counting down to leave campus life indicates that I shall maximize it while I can, be it to carry more activities in campus or do something that never done before.

I come across to know that there is a student in my university, Jeanie, is new in providing photoshoot service. I was thinking, why not we make out for a win-win situation where both parties have the opportunities to learn more? Then, I approached her for more details and yeah, the deal is successfully made up in a short time. Alright, photo time!

Six things you ought to know before photoshoot session
- Communicate with your photographer on the idea for the outcome. Like mine, I asked for feminine concept because it is what I actually lack of, I think.

- Refer to as many portraits as you could to seek for the pose. As recommended by Jeanie, we often get the idea from Cup A.

- Select the suitable coordinate that best fit your photoshoot concept.

- Discuss with your photographer about the coordinates including the accessories. 

- If possible, bring nothing (including mobile phone) but only essential items for photoshoot purpose. You wouldn't want your photographer to risk up the damage of your stuff just because he/she may perform in many possible posture just to get the best shoot of you

- Stay calm behind the camera lens. This is to make sure you don't sweat much to smudge off your make up.

My experience of photoshoot
Being passive and unassertive in front of the photographer and unfamiliar public place, Jeanie is able to guide me patiently throughout the photoshoot, be it the pose or the facial expression to get the outcomes turn well. It was a nice short break and I really enjoyed myself in the evening despite the schedule was so much packed for assignments at that time.

I realize that I shall work it out while I can for every possible idea or wish that branched out. All because we only live once, no longer sticking to the status quo.

So, the best time to live out your idea is right now. Never estimate your little/tiny idea because it may possibly turn into a great one. Never tried never know!



If you're interested for a wonderful experience, you may contact Jeanie for more information via
Facebook Page: Jeanie's Photography
Instagram: Jeanie's Photography
Wixsite: Jeanie's Photography
(Log on to view her portfolio!)

 Let me end this post with this ultimate (dreamy) effect of a portrait of mine.

Roost for Reunion at G Hotel

Feast. Revel. Bustle. These are how people involve themselves in every festive celebration including the upcoming Chinese New Year. If you are one of those who is still in the midst of selecting the best servings for family or even relatives, fret not, here's a good one for your consideration. In conjunction with the Year of Rooster or what Chinese believe it to be a Golden Chicken Year, G Hotel, as annual, wouldn't miss to provide a great platform for people to reunite in tables, simply means preparing tantalizing meal in an evening.

As shown above, there are three packages namely Happiness (RM 1388 nett), Prosperity (RM 1488 nett) and Longevity (RM 1588 nett). Each of them is inclusive of 8 dishes with free flow of selected Chinese Tea. All served Halal except for additional order on alcoholic drinks.

We were in the bliss to have both red and white wine as a companion in our dinner.

Being privileged for a review, I would like to focus on Longevity Package. It is simply an ideal one for seafood lover as the treasures of the sea are served in almost every dish. The first one, without a doubt, is led by the serving of Yee Sang as a symbolic of all things auspicious.

New Year Fresh Salmon Yee Sang

*Personal Favourite

This flavoursome Yee Sang kicked off my taste buds and I truly enjoyed myself eating it. Also, the crispness of the crackers and the plum sauce is sweet, just right to be a fantastic dressing. Not to mention, fresh raw salmon slice with a little bit of buttery from its fat plays an essential role in a whole. Better yet, it's all about naturally-colourful presentation in front of the diners.

Next, what about soup to warm your stomach?

Braised Shark's Fin Soup with Crab Meat and Dried Scallops

Nothing big for a shoutout for this. Personally, the broth is slightly diluted for my preference. I suppose it's due to the frequency of scooping or stirring . Just my two-cents, I'd always be indulged over a rather thicker texture of the broth.

Not to forget, it's the turn for some protein intake.

Steamed Whole Chicken with Dried Oyster and Sea Moss in aluminium foil

The broth is exactly my kind of favourite texture! It is apparently thicker with little flavoursome of Chinese herb. Chicken breast would be a perfect one for diners with diet-conscious. Did I forget to mention that it is kampung chicken? In fact, the meat is more succulent and contains less fats as compared to farm chicken.

And you know festive season is always a great excuse to savour some high cholesterol food. 

Fried Shell-less Prawn in Milk Curry Sauce

Despite the shell-less servings, the mild milky curry sauce managed to unleash in molar as the prawn is marinated overnight. Not too spicy though, suitable even for children.

Next, vege lovers' favourite.

Braised Sea Cucumber and Sea Asparagus with Broccoli

*Personal Favourite

A big thumb up for this fantastic combination. Crunchiness from broccoli and also appropriate braise that lead to the softness from sea asparagus. Plus, braised sea cucumber that comes with gelatinous texture is simply mouth-watering.

The chef wouldn't want you to miss out fish dish as well.

Steamed Cod Fish in Spicy Crispy Bean

*Personal Favourite

Another favourite dish from me over its Chinese style soy sauce. Not too salty and good to go with the unstoppable dipping with the fish. Make sure you have it while it is served warm to be guaranteed with consistent softness and balanced tender of the fish as well as the fragrance from the soy sauce.

As usual, rice is served to make sure the diners to be full.

Fried Rice with Fresh Scallops and Prawn topped with Shredded Crispy Dhafa Fish

A big highlight to fried rice as it is served less oily which definitely sounds great to the diners. The scallops that imported from Hokkaido are claimed to be more tender and sweeter. The children, especially, would love to grab more on the crispy dhafa fish, guaranteed!

Last, dessert served to have the diners leave with satisfaction.

Double Boiled Sea Coconut with Fresh Ginseng, served with Sesame Sweet Potato Bun

*Personal Favourite

A warm dessert is just right to end the dinner over the harmonic flavour of sweetness and bitterness, perfectly paired with a small bun.

 Moreover, the in-house sesame sweet potato bun deserves a big shout out. I like the natural fragrance from sweet potato and the bun contains no yeast smell, too.

That's all of the eight courses from Longevity Package at G Hotel. In a whole, it was a delightful dinner to have, with the integral of diversified colour (especially Yee Sang), aromatic flavour as well as the excellent taste of the eight courses. It's truly a great place to have friends and family roost for a reunion dinner with exceptional service provided too.

All three packages (Happiness, Prosperity & Longevity) are available in both G Hotel Gurney and G Hotel Kelawai, with a minimum of three tables (of ten persons) that make up for a private function room. Valid from 15 January till 15 February 2017.

Calling out the buffet lovers! Worry no more if you are not likely to have course dinner. Here's the buffet packages from both Taste Cafe (G Hotel Gurney) and Spoon (G Hotel Kelawai), serving for brunch and dinner from Chinese New Year Eve (Dinner only) till Second Day of Chinese New Year. If you are keen, kindly place your reservation by 20 Jan 2017 to be entitled for 15% off early birds discount.

A great dinner spent with fellow bloggers, together with Christina Tan (6th from right), Director of Communication of G Hotel and Annie Wong (1st from left), Marketing Communications Executive of G Hotel.

Feel free to make your inquiry regarding to the course dinner or buffet via

Email: g4u@ghotel.com.my

G Hotel Gurney: +604 2380000 (Telephone) / +604 238 0088 (Fax)

G Hotel Kelawai: +604 2190000 (Telephone) / +604 219 0101 (Fax)

Wish to discover more about the happenings in G Hotel? Kindly log on to G Hotel Official Website today. 

Perhaps the love birds would glad to know about the valentine's packages provided by G Hotel.

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Many thanks to G Hotel for extending the invitation and Christina Tan for hosting us as well as Annie Wong for the arrangement.