Korea House, Desa Sri Hartamas & Seo Gung, SS2

Korean food finally comes to SS2. Seo Gung (located opposite of Wong Kok, one block away) is located on the 1st floor and the big signboard made it easy for us to spot the place. It would have been easy to miss it as entrance is by a small staircase.

We found the prices high for the BBQ fare. Even the Bulgogi was at RM48/person (as compared to RM28 at Korea House in Desa Sri Hartamas. At Korea House, we normally opt for the Bulgogi to be cooked in front us. We will be given the usual small side dishes (a count of 8 plates in all). It does not come with rice, do take note that a metal bowl of rice here is RM5!

PICS FROM KOREA HOUSE, DESA SRI HARTAMAS

The Bulgogi here tastes different each time. At times it's really good and at other times, the gravy can be a bit diluted (could be that too much water was added or it had too little marinate sauce to begin with, cutting down on some of their ingredients perhaps).

Coming back to Seo Gung, SS2 we opted for the Bulgogi that is kitchen cooked and also Kimchi Chigae. It was a bigger stone pot as compared to the one from Haeun Khon, Amcorp Mall. Here, we were given a total of 10 side dishes, the most that I've come across. The Bulgogi was good (RM20), the beef was tender and the gravy was nice. They didn't give me the lettuce and I forgot to ask till we were half done with it, so I left it at that. So, I don't know whether they forgot or it's just not included. However the Kimchi Chigae still lost out to Haeun Khon's version. The Kimchi Chigae (RM15) here was spicy enough but a tad bit more sourish for my liking. Oh well, to each his/her own. However, I would be back here for the Bulgogi again! They have set lunches but different items are available on different days (a big confusing). The Kimchi Chigae set is available on Mon, Wed and Friday for RM12.90, no Bulgogi set is listed (bummer!).

Oh, here's the link again for Kimchi Chigae's recipe. Do let me know if it's good. It also has lots of other Korean recipes.

PICS FROM SEO GUNG, SS2

Food is an important part of a balanced diet. ~ Fran Lebowitz

A Day Out at Lake Edge, Puchong

Czar had invited me for a fishing and photo session at Lake Edge and I gamely followed her early one weekend morning. Lake Edge is one of YTL's latest housing project with lovely landscapes and amenities. Upon reaching there, it was nice to see that the flowers have bloomed. The whole place looks lovely and I was looking forward to a fun yet relaxing time ahead.

Close up of the lovely flowers

It was about 8 plus in the morning and Roy, DN and RY decided to have an early start on their fishing adventure (armed with only sweet bread as the bait!) and went out to the pond area while the rest of us headed to the club area where the pool, gymnasium and basketball courts are located.

The gymnasium is a cool glass building while the building that houses the changing and showering rooms for the pool area is painted with vibrant colours. The infinity pool has quite a view as it looks out into the lake. Such bliss! You know, they are right when they say there is just something about the water that calms the soul. Don't you agree?

That's not an illusion, the clouds appear to be at the middle of the lake only but it's actually a reflection on the infinity pool.

I could sit (or sleep) here the whole day....so relaxing (that's is if I'm in the shade!, don't fancy getting sunburned!) Hee hee...

Looking around the area, we came across the playground and again, the area was one of vibrant colours. Cool playground.

We later joined the rest of the gang for some fishing fun. They have built decks around the pond area and this also provides a lovely view to some of the houses there and to other different houses from other developers too.

The houses across the pond are actually from another developer, Lake Edge houses are of a more modern concept.
One can always try a different location, as long as the fishes bite.
Here's a rather big fish for a first timer!

It doesn't matter if one is a novice or a professional angler, one is guaranteed of a catch (big or small). I caught two small fishes myself, not bad for a first timer and may I remind you, using only sweet bread as bait! Ha Ha... At about 10 plus, the sun was out in full force and we decided to call it a day. It was a nice outing, a good break from the hustle and bustle of the city in a not so far away location within the city! All of us had great fun and enjoyed every moment of it. Thumbs up to Lake Edge!

Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"

Taman Connaught Pasar Malam - Part 3

My eye feels a lot better after the operation. I mean, what do you expect when a sponge was lodged in your eye and is now finally removed??? Ha ha ha...Thanks to those who called, smsed or dropped a line here with your well wishes. And yes, I doing my touch typing now, no worries.

So, on the the final part of Taman Connaught Pasar Malam... Here are more stalls that caught my eye.

Pot Stickers and sausages
Fried tofu (non stinky kind!) and other beancurd stuff!
What do you want in your drinks? From the bland barley to the colourful sago and jelly.
Chocolate fountain and fresh fruits now available on the streets
This is a pretty common stall, Char Kway Teow (fried flat noodles), but the big wok and fire make a difference.
Taiwan Bamboo Rice from a cheerful seller.

And of course, in case you wear out your shoes/slippers walking in this huge pasar malam, you can always get yourself these cute and colourful slippers! Dunno about the guys though! ;o) Hey, this post can't just be all about food! So, here's the obligatory non-food picture to backup that statement. LOL!

I remember asking WH how much further before we reached the end (after walking for quite awhile) and was told that we were only halfway through!). I was shocked as it seem to have no end, but of course eventually it did as all good things must come to an end. Oh well, it was indeed an eye opening trip to this place here. I could do with a lesser crowd and car traffic but I guess these add the excitement to the atmosphere. It was enjoyable and I hope to go there again one day, hopefully I won't have to drive!

Recaps :-
Part 2
Part 1

I'm in shape. Round is a shape... isn't it? ~ Author Unknown