FHM 2007-Culinaire Malaysia 2007 Pt. 3 - Final

So, here's the final part to the FHM exhibit that I went to recently. Apart from sampling and tasting all the wonderful food, I was fascinated by the Barista Coffee section for a few reasons. I simply love coffee and what more when the 2007 World Latte Art Champion , Jack Hanna (all the way from Sydney!) was brought in by Barista Coffee to show us his skills while making coffee for us.

Doing Latte Art freehand is the hardest to master but Jack Hanna does it with such ease.

A closer look at the completed Latte Art. It's just too lovely to drink!

Of course, this section was also interesting because Jack Hanna is such a cutie, even more so in person! I'm sure his coffee will always taste good to me no matter what! Hahaha...read more about him and his journey to becoming the world champion HERE.

The other interesting area was where the cake displays were. This section was opened to the public for just RM5 entrance fee.

In my opinion, these were the few notable ones among the sea of masterpieces....

Found this so cute and nice, an alien chess set! This was one of Teckiee's favourite too. It is so apt as a Halloween cake too! Haha....

A closer look at how this cake was intricately made. Such details! Wonder how they manage to stack the rest of the tiers on top since this section was hollow....

Here's one for any Chinese auspicious event!

This cake is made by the same chef as the white cake above. He seems to have a liking for dragons.

Here's a different one with dragons, I find these cakes with dragons fascinating too. (Note the blur background; the red, black and white mask).

I'm looking forward to FHM 2009, what an event this was. By the way, I'll be off to Hanoi tomorrow but do continue to leave your comments though it may not appear yet as they'll still be moderated. Till then, see you all next week!

Art is your emotions flowing in a river of imagination.
~Devin, Los Cerros Middle School, 1999

Wantan Noodles - Meng Shiang Taman Cheras

(Non-Halal)

After planning a meet up with KCC for about two weeks, I met up with her and her mom for brunch in Taman Cheras. She had been telling me about an absolutely delicious char siew (BBQ pork) wantan noodles that I must try and we decided to head to Meng Shiang, Taman Cheras which is just a stone's throw away from her house.

Upon reaching there, I was greeted by Janet, the proprietor; albeit busy but friendly nevertheless (the wantan mee stall is on the left of the pic above). It was only about 10.45 am and she had already quite a number of customers waiting in line for their takeaway orders, not to mention those who were eating there.

Slabs and slabs of yummy char siew!

Instead of slicing the slab of char siew, Janet chops them! Hence, the thick pieces of char siew served with the noodles. As I am not a fan of chunky meat, I was pleasantly surprised at how tender the meat was even though it was on the lean side. The wantan noodles were springy and aromatic but the star of this plate was truly the char siew! I've not eaten wantan noodles with such lovely char siew before! Well, even Hock Lim's version pales in comparison with Meng Shiang's.

One must also order the char siew ribs. With a hint of five spice powder, they were totally lip-smacking finger-licking eat-clean-to-the-bone yummylicious!

So, make your way here for wantan noodles with a BIG YUMMY difference. You'll love it! See also Masak-masak's review on this place HERE.

Restoran Meng Shiang
1&3 Jalan Kas Kas 2 (opposite Hau Kee Seafood Restaurant)
Taman Cheras (a.k.a. Yulek)
Kuala Lumpur

Stall opens from early morning 7.30 till 3pm or while stock lasts! They are close on alternate Tuesdays.

They claim red meat is bad for you. But I never saw a sick-looking tiger.

~ Chi Chi Rodriguez

FHM 2007-Culinaire Malaysia 2007 Pt. 2

More pics from the FHM 2007-Culinaire Malaysia 2007. Ahhh....such bliss!

More chocolates! The following three pics are chocolates from Chocolat World (the leaflet also states that they have an outlet in Ikano Power Centre, contact 017-238 7995).

Lime & strawberry chocolates

The Japan section was filled with a crowd as visitors got a quick sushi making class.

Different and colourful roe

Japanese snacks, just as colourful and cute variety of them on display.

My fave okonomiyaki with lots of bonito flakes, yummy stuff!

Another one of my favourite too, MSG laden Japanese rice mix! Hahaha....

We quenched out thirst along the way, thanks to Ben here who mixed us a sample of some refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails...

A section of the culinary competition with the food display

Chefs and great culinary creators alike competing in Food Sculpture category.

Couldn't resist a shot of these lovely strawberries dessert

More pics...to be continued!