Imbi Palace Group Rebranding Dinner @ Grand Palace Pavilion KL

I am invited to Grand Palace at Pavilion KL for Imbi Palace Group Rebranding back to 2 weeks ago.

The reason they rebranding it because they closed down the outlet at Jalan Imbi to make way for the development projects in the city. Jalan Imbi there was their first outlet, and since they are leaving, they decided to change the company name to the Imbi Palace Group.

According to, Mr. Lum (Chairman ) mentioned that the Imbi Palace Restaurant history and heritage will continue to live on in the company name. With the new name, a new logo now represents the restaurants. As with the previous logo, the corporate colour is Gold. Gold represents the gold standards adhere to in the food, in terms of taste and quality and service excellence. The Chinese calligraphy stroke in the new logo stands for culture, tradition and art.

On the night itself, all of us get to enjoy the food arranged by by Chef Jason Tong, Group Executive Chef. He has over 20 years experience in Cantonese Cuisine with a reputable hotel in Hong Kong.

* Double Boiled Cordyceps Flower with Top Shell & Fish Maw (RM28) *

Our first dish of the night is a Double Boiled Cordyceps Flower with Top Shell & Fish Maw. This starter is a very healthy and nutritious soup. It helps improve skin complexion, nourishes our Yin, and cleanses also kidney. Honestly speaking, I love it so much ;)

Coming up next dish is Crispy Golden Peking Duck - popular dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era.

* Crispy Golden Peking Duck (RM70) *

* Duck Skin on momo *

* Yeeing totally enjoy it *

It has a very awesome thin crispy golden skin with just the right amount of meat. We get to enjoy the dish by took the skin and meat, add some scallion and their own specially prepared hoisin sauce and wrap it in the home-made thin pancakes called Momo. By doing so, the juices from the meat will trickle between your finger tip when you bite it. Absolutely one of my favourite dish of the night. Unfortunately the skin not as crispy as I expected.

* Pan Fried Stuffed Scallops (RM14) *

Pan Fried Stuffed Scallops are stuffed with fresh prawns to create two distinct flavors and aromas. The finest scallops was chose from the icy cold waters of Canada. This is combined with Banana Prawns from the Gulf of Carpenteria. The size is small but tasty enough to satisfy me.

8 Treasures Truffles Chicken is prepared by stuffing 8 different types of mushrooms that has been infused with truffle sauce. The entire chicken is hung up to roast to bring out the rich flavor of the chicken meat while maintaining a crispy skin on the outside.

* 8 Treasures Truffles Chicken (RM80) *

Due to the “hanging”, the neck of the chicken is longer than usual, and that is how the name, Kookoo chicken comes about. The mushroom is very satisfying and same goes to the crispy skin which much crispier than the Peking Duck.

* BBQ Broiled Spanish Pork Ribs (RM158) *

BBQ Broiled Spanish Pork Ribs definitely my favourite dish of the night. Hey look is PORK ok! The ribs are from the Spanish Iberian pig, which is known for its nutty flavour, and its delicate melt-in-your-mouth marbling. The Iberian pig’s diet of acorns gives it a uniquely tender, rich and rosy meat.

It is very salty that some people might don't like it nor take it. For my personal taste, it just nice and awesome.

* South African Dried Abalone (RM88 per piece - Promo price) *

South African Dried Abalone looks like a golden ingot that signifies wealth and prosperity. Harvested from the unpolluted seas off the coast of Hermanus, the quality of the abalone is assured because we follow international Food Safety methodology, that is, the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), in its preparation process. Notice the texture of the abalone is sticky, rich and chewy.

* LanZhou Knife Shaved Ramen (RM10) *

LanZhou Knife Shaved Ramen is a delicacy from Lan Zhou, GanSu, China and is a heritage food enjoyed for generations. The Ramen is shaved off a ball of dough and as such none are identical. Today’s Ramen will be served in a pickled vegetable soup. Too bad, not my favourite vegetable.

* Braised Noodle with Duck Meat (RM18) *

Braised Noodle with Duck Meat is just simple yet delicious noodle I ever had. The remaining meat from the Peking duck earlier was stir fried and presented in this dish.

* Snow Skin Mooncake (RM15.80) *

Snow Skin Mooncake was served later on. Is mooncake time!! What I love is the skin wasn't too sticky, so I will not worry it will stuck in my throat.

* Coconut Pudding (RM8) *

Coconut Pudding is so cold that as in you're eating Ice shave.

Overall it was a very awesome night and sinful dinner since I actually enjoyed eating traditional chinese food. Not to mention it strengthen the bond with friends who sit on the same table.

Imbi Palace Group currently has 4 outlet :

1. Mutiara Palace Restaurant, Mutiara Damansara
2. The Klang Palace Restaurant, Centro Mall, Klang
3. Grand Palace @ Pavilion
4. The Jaya Palace Restaurant, Menara LYL

New outlet to open next month:
Palace @ Setia City in Shah Alam with banquet facilities of over 250 tables.

#1 Vlog - My Birthday 2012

So, I am officially older by a year. Yeap it was my birthday yesterday. I been went out for whole day last night from working to event from event to some surprise stuff.

Thanks to deary who plan all this to surprise me. I knew something will happen but I just never though this happen. What is it? Why not check out my Vlog?

I have decided to did my very first vlog after last night experiences. Honestly you guys rocks! Appreciated everything and everyone. This is really the best birthday memories I ever had.

Not to mention again thanks to my deary who made all this to happen. I knew it has been difficult for her unable to celebrate my birthday with me for the past 4 years due to our long distance relationship.

* Picture credit to Anna *

Thanks everyone! I love you all :)

Know about Kamen Rider Clevis Lesson #1 : Who is Kamen Rider Clevis

For everyone who visited my blog for sometime, I wonder did any one of you actually read my once in a blue moon comic strip or notice my header picture. If you did, have you ever asked "Who the hell is the white color ultraman??"

Hence, I am here just to share with you guys. The "white color Ultraman" is not Ultraman. He is known as Kamen Rider/Masked Rider. Yes I am a huge fans of Kamen Rider. Don't tell me it is a kid show! Spiderman, Ironman, Superman, Batman and etc all are kid shown aren't they?

Being a designer and animator, I am a creative person. Oh wait, not that creative, just half bucket. Nevertheless, I love to create and draw character. Thus, Kamen Rider Clevis is fictional character from me. His design is simple and plain and more towards to Showa type rider. Close to Ichigo and Nigo type (the eye, the glove and boot).

Why name his as Clevis that sound like cleavage? Well no special reason. It just sound nice. Like a Levis without the C LOL. More fact on KR Clevis, he is white because I created him as angel base rider. The yellow eye is not Ultraman eye! He has antenna like Showa Rider.

Finally, I am using Clevis to portray myself in this blog. So whenever comic you see him, that's story about me.

Thanks for those who support and encourage me to draw more..I will whenever I got free time and motivation wtf. Hope beer and liquor dun kill me all d way until end of the year.

Au revoir.

Samurai Burger @ Mc Donald

P/s something gonna happen in jackieloi.com at 12am later! Stay tune ya ;) What.. No?

Anyway, so much hype of the return of Samurai.. Burger in Mc Donald. Finally I went to try it out myself. It is beef patty though..no pork like other country Samurai Burger piff..Not to mention it is pretty costly.

Being greedy and big eater, I took Double Samurai Burger set. According to the words on box, the Samurai Burger suppose to have Sweet Teriyaki and yada yada special sauce.

The Burger is fully dipped and bath with sauce.. Look yummeh :P However I am totally disappointed with it. The sauce is exactly just sweet. Cant really taste teriyaki. Beef patty exactly like the one in big mac or quarter pound. Nothing to shout.

Overall, I am disappointed with this Samurai Burger. I guess this will be my first and last time try this..unless it come with pork patty :P

A facepalm wasn't enough to expressed my disappointment. Double facepalm pls!

Arthur's Day Finale @ The Beer Factory, Sunway Giza

What'sapp everybody! It is October now! My most favourite month of the year. Why? Cough figure it out yourself. Anyway, last week Friday, there was a huge celebration going around KL area. Guess it! Is Arthur's Day celebration! There was three location celebrating on the same time and I choose to go Sunway Giza, Beer Factory because of Justin Lo 側田! OMG Finally get to see him in person for the first time :D

Beside Justin Lo 側田, there were few performing guest as well and all are our local artist. Coming out first was "Rhythm Nation". Quite awesome band that managed to hype up the crowds on that night.

Coming up next was none other than "Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob". Phew long name indeed. I watch their performance before back to few years when they joined for a competition and I know what this band capable of. Esty Richard done a good job as main vocal with her voice.

Next is Will Ng, 黃威爾. It should be my third time listening he sing live and I still dislike it. Not awesome and dull. Hope he could improve more.

Finally, the main act, Justin Lo 側田 was on the stage for final performance. He sang four song on that night - 決戰二世祖, Volar, 好人 and finally everyone favourite, 男人 KTV. His performance was awesome and fantastic. No complain from me :D

The Arthur's Day finale ended with a toast from everyone on 12am sharp! So, TO ARTHUR'S!!

Some pictures with friends on that night. Such awesome chilling session as well.

* With Clover who happened to work at the event *

* le gf YY *

* Elwyn, Isaac, Joshua, CK, Ken, Chutipond and le GF *

* Another group photo le gf, Sherlynn, Simon, Elwyn, Benjamin, Chutipond and Ken *

Overall, awesome night with the bunch and performances. Thanks for Guinness Malaysia again! See you next year!

More pictures in my Facebook Page.