Japanese Lunch at Kawa Mount Austin

Written by We Ting

In Malaysia, every shopping mall has at least one of its lots occupied by a Japanese restaurant (Tey et al. 2018).
A reason for this popularity is that people often have the impression that Japanese food is healthy. For instance, the vinegar-coated rice used in sushi promotes digestion (Tey et al. 2018).

When we have a long free period before afternoon classes begin, one of the Japanese restaurants we love to visit is Kawa.

It's a little far, walking from college all the way to the shop. We pass by probably two dozens other shops just to get there, but the set lunch promotions they offer are just simply too good. 

What do I mean by "good"? Allow me to show you.

For a fried rice set at RM9.90, you'll get all this:

Here's the list, clockwise from top left:

HI STYLE's Fun, Casual Fashion

Written by We Ting

Histyle is a contrast to my post last month on Vero Moda, but it's definitely a store that will attract young adults and teenagers. 

Whereas Vero Moda's are more refined, the clothing at Histyle are fun and its pieces often have unique cut-outs. The colors of the clothing mainly come in tones of black, white, and for girls, I often notice a hint of pink or red. 

A Hidden Ramen Restaurant

Written by Wei Ling

宝贝の拉麵

This is my first visit to an open-air Japanese restaurant. It might seem to be the least outstanding among the Japanese restaurants we all went before but the taste of the food is very good!

Fairy Boutique

Written by Wei Ling

Fairy Boutique

This boutique is located at Taman Impian Emas, which is very near to my house. One day, I went for a random visit at this boutique because I like to look at different style of clothes! Just for a small reminder, you have to take off your shoes before entering this boutique.

Delicious, Creamy Mille Crêpes You Can't Resist: Humble Beginnings

Written by We Ting

Nowadays, cafés and restaurants that are completely unheard of seem to be mushrooming everywhere. Most of the food look delicious and Insta-worthy, but nope, I'm a picky dessert eater. I know there's something lacking in that piece of cake or that there's something not right with the texture of a tart. 

When it comes to Malaysian desserts, this ice kacang here and cendol here are my only picks. 

Today's post, however, will be about mille crêpes. A crêpe is a very thin bakery product. Flour, egg, sugar and lipids are the main ingredients for crêpes (Guibert-Martin et al. 2017).

Where to get the best ones in JB? 

Humble Beginnings.

A Finger Licking Good Chinese Restaurant

Written by Wei Ling

Fei Lao Meng Seafood Restaurant

I enjoyed my dinner at this restaurant very much. We can choose to sit inside the restaurant or outdoor. The inside of the restaurant was quite hot but their service was pretty good throughout the meal. 

Mixed Brand Fashion Store

Written by Wei Ling

GOOD2U

This is one of the fashion stores that I would like to recommend the most! I went to this store and I found out that different famous clothing brands can be found at this store. For example, GAP and H&M. Surprisingly, the price of the clothes are sold at a very low price!

First Dakgalbi in Malaysia

Written by Wei Ling

Uncle Jang Korean Restaurant

A Local Boutique

Written by Erene

Today, I went to CandIce Dressing & Gown Boutique which is a local boutique to get some new clothes (typical girl right).
The clothes outside the shop has 30% less and it is the last chance for you to grab them.

Cafe with Superior Interior Design

Written by Erene

Hello everyone!

Today I would like to share with you 

a very nice cafe with superior interior design - 

Atlas Coffee Embassy

The environment is super good! 

The prices of the food offered are quite expensive for students

but the food is super delicious. Also the place is neat and bright which is suitable 

for taking photos.

Japanese Hotpot

Written by Erene

Hotpot is an Asian cuisine where a metal pot containing soup is simmered while thin slices of raw meat, vegetables and seafood are placed into the pot to be cook (Wu et al. 2012). The cooked food in the hotpot is usually enjoyed by dipping it into a variety of sauces (Wu et al. 2012).

Steamboat is always the best option during cold weathers.

We decided to eat our lunch at Bushido last Friday because of the rain.

We were so lucky as we went in this place during lunch hour so we managed get their lunch promotion!

Special Pork Belly Set (Top) & Special Pork Shoulder Shabu Set

An International Luxury Brand Inspired by Italian Artwork

Written by Wei Ling

BONIA

During the weekend, I went to City Square shopping mall in Johor Bahru. I spotted this shop, and I entered the shop to look around. I thought BONIA an international brand but actually it is a Malaysian brand which focus fashion retailing, manufacturing and marketing in branded leather goods. It also has 185 boutiques and 1200 sales outlets around the world (Saw 2017).

Authentic Cendol from Grace's Mama Nyonya

Written by We Ting

I'm usually a fan of Western desserts (cakes, tarts - you name it!), but being Malaysian, how could I not appreciate our own local desserts? Coconut milk, palm sugar, shaved iced and those green little things ... You know what I'm talking about here: Cendol!

The best cendol I've ever had so far was from Batu Pahat. I'm not sure if the stall is still there, but at least now I found a good alternative at Grace's Mama Nyonya. It's definitely closer to where I live, too. I could ride a bike to the shop and return back home within 10 minutes. Now I can enjoy nice cendol on a weekly basis!

Clothes Shopping at Padini Concept Store

Written by We Ting

I find that I can buy a variety of clothes at Padini without breaking the bank. Even if you visit the store on a day with no special sales, spend RM100 wisely and you still can go back home with 3 - 4 new pieces of clothing. 

I was looking for a casual, fun but not over-the-top blouse the other day for a themed college event. I wanted something that was bright in color. (Of course, I didn't want a piece of fabric with the whole rainbow splashed on it. Just bright and positive.) I wanted something simple which I could toss over my head and wear, but at the same time, I wanted the top to have a unique cutting so I didn't feel as though it was simply a typical tee.

In the end, I chose a white off the shoulder top. Only size XS and L were on display, so I requested an M size from a senior staff nearby. He was busy unpacking a pile of newly-arrived stock, but he went right into their storeroom to get the size I wanted. Very helpful and friendly.

Off The Shoulder styles offered at Padini

(I bought the white top in the middle!)

A Cozy Cafe with Nice Food & Staff

Written by Erene

A few days ago, I went to Tastea Cafe again with Wei Ling.

It is the place of course!

 So I would like to share this place to everyone. 

I love the food here and the prices are reasonable.

They provide a wide range of food: western food, local dishes, as well as desserts. 

Desserts such as toasts, lava cakes and especially waffles are Tastea's specialties.

Ever since I discovered it, I visit this café at least once a month. 

Salted Egg Soft Crab Pasta

Refined and Absolutely Gorgeous - Vero Moda

Written by We Ting

The dummies right at the entrance of the store grabs my attention. The clothing was a mixture of refined, mature, yet soft and gentle. The designs displayed were tasteful, with lovely feminine touches.

Ruffles are a recent trend (Trust me. But if you don't, here's Popsugar's and Vogue's take). It would be nice to add a ruffle blouse to my wardrobe.

Korean-Style Fried Chicken

Written by Wei Ling 

22 Fried Chicken Factory

A few days ago, we went to 22 Fried Chicken Factory to enjoy their set lunch promotion. The store brings out the taste of Korean cuisine. A variety of fried chicken flavours are offered, which includes gangjeong, garlic, hot BBQ and others. Fried chicken is their main specialty, but they also serve Kimchi fried rice and chicken burger. The store layout also displays some Korean tidbits and snacks for the customers to purchase as well.

Branded Sports Outfit

Written by Erene

Hi everyone!
Shoes is an important element of your outfit. 
JD Sports a shop which selling branded sports shoes, clothes for adults and kids.

Eg: Adidas, Nike, Fila, Puma and Soda.
This shop is quite big but it's still very crowded especially during the holidays,
weekends and sales period. Often, you can't even get a seat to try out your shoes.
Don't expect the staff to provide you a close, one-on-one service when there are a lots of people in the store.
So, I suggest you to go during weekdays.
Usually the prices for a pair of shoes are about RM200 & above but it can be lower than RM200 during the sales period!
The average prices of clothes are above RM100. You can get Nike t-shirt for RM 60-RM80 during the sales period as well.  

AirMax 90

Factory Style Cafe

Written by Erene

Few weeks ago, I checked out Just Want Coffee (JWC), The Factory 30 again.
It is one of the best coffee spots in JB.
It is a nice place to chill and have an afternoon date with your friends.

Malaysia Fashion Brand

Written by Erene

Hi guys, nice to see you!

HYPE, a Malaysia fashion brand established in 2012,

currently my favorite brand!

We spotted this shop as soon as it opened in City Square, JB.

The Best Ice Kacang Ever (from Tepian Tebrau)

Written by We Ting

Hi, this is We Ting. If you've eaten this ice kacang, you'll know what I'm saying. If you haven't, read on, note down the food centre's address at the bottom and go and try it this weekend!

I can’t believe I never fully appreciated the existence of this ice kacang for 19 years.

Usually, I can’t tolerate too much cold (sensitive teeth, argh), but I can finish the entire bowl of ice kacang easily. No sharing.

Seafood Restaurant

Written by Erene

I visited this restaurant two weeks ago.

My sister made a reservation 1 week before but when we walked in the restaurant, there's no table for us. A staff told us that the person in charge didn't update them about our reservation.

So we have to wait for the other customers to finish their food. 

Reasonably Priced Bags from Taiwan

Written by Wei Ling

Sai'me

Last Saturday, I went to Aeon Bukit Indah mall for shopping. I stopped at one of the shops as I was attracted to the display of bags as well as the environment of the shop. It is a famous Taiwan bags brand, S'aime. 

Local Bakery in Town

Written by Erene

Hello everyone !
If this is the first time you're visiting JB, there's one place you must go. We assure you, you won't regret it. Located in the town area (near City Square), Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory is a local bakery well-known in both JB people and Singaporean.

First Chapter

Wei Ling (left), We Ting (middle), Erene (right)

Hi everyone! We are Erene, Wei Ling and We Ting.
We are students from Sunway College Johor Bahru. We love spending time exploring delicious and popular food in JB 😋. As a young women, we also love shopping for clothes,

 shoes and accessories to style ourselves up.
We are here to share our discoveries and humble opinions on the food that we have experienced and

fashion that we found affordable for everyone . 

So, stay in touch with us!😘