Today, I would like to share the recipe for Kuih Lemper, a traditional Javanese snack. I learnt this when I was visiting Kampung Sijangkang, a village in Kuala Langat where its population is primarily of Javanese descent. I was in the Eat.Travel.Write 4.0 delegation where we explored the different food of the people of that ... continue reading »

Operated by Jefri Bin Tabuti, 49, and assisted by his wife, Fazliza Ayob, 47, Wak Dol Soto is said to offer the most delicious bowl of soto in Banting! The soto, with its chicken broth, by itself is already very appetising but add a dash of sambal makes it even more yummy. Although soto is considered ... continue reading »

One of the rare eateries in the area to offer Western food, we actually came to Chop 'n' Grill Kanchong for local food, as you can see from these photos! Located along the main road, Chop 'n' Grill is a popular hang-out place too, with its cosy garden setting. Following Western trend, Ladies Night is every Thursday, ... continue reading »

I can't start to eat chips or I will have trouble stopping. This goes for all varieties of chips! Therefore, my visit to Ros Kerepek in Banting was a great temptation as I had trouble deciding what items to buy. I wanted them all! With this visit, I also understood, finally, why no matter how ... continue reading »

Kelanang Beach is just five minutes drive from the famed Morib Beach (Pantai Morib). I have no idea why one stretch of beach is more popular than the other where both are extensions of each other. The fact that this is the Strait of Malacca means that the water here is murky and the sand is ... continue reading »

No matter how I try to adapt to homestays in a kampung environment, I just can't get used to it. What can I say? I am a city girl through and through! I don't mind visiting, though, to see how much the homestay business has improved over the years! Our visit to Kampung Endah in Banting ... continue reading »

Although Bukit Jugra (Jugra Hill) is not as high as Kuala Kubu Bharu's Bukit Batu Pahat which is 1400-foot above sea level, many paragliders come here to fly. In Malaysia, paragliding is a year-long sport but the wind is exceptionally strong in Bukit Jugra. Some pilots could soar for as long as thirty minutes in ... continue reading »