Friday, March 27, 2009

Izakaya Ichiban, Hartamas Shopping Centre



I
was first introduced to Izakaya Ichiban when Precious Pea and Masak-Masak brought me here and tried to induct me into the Japanese Food Kawan Association (as far as I know at present, number of members is still in the one digit range and has not grown since 3rd Quarter of 2007! Hahaha....errr, we are a rather exclusive club).

They failed to get me to try sashimi but still accorded me the membership after getting the greenlight from Lyrical Lemongrass, the President - letting me handle the Cooked Food Division (CFD). Since then, I've been back here quite a number of times and yes still only eating cooked food.




Appetizer
Appetizer

Deep fried long beans
Spiced deep fried long beans - a rather tasty snack. I forgot the name of this dish.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Lunch In My Neighbourhood

When I want a quick lunch near my neighbourhood, there's a place I go to now and then. Not only is it pretty quick but the prices are great too. Where am I referring to? Take a guess...


My Elephant

Us floggers are quite familiar with this place, most having reviewed it when it first opened its doors back in 4th quarter 2007. There was the planning with maps strewn all over one of the tables here when four of us took part in The Star "Drive For Food". Ahhh...it was a trip that we really enjoyed, click HERE to read about it all. Then there was also the memorable floggers' Christmas/New Year party, "A Very Retro Christmas" held here in December 2007 where the floggers also contributed towards Pick n' Brew charity cause (not only to gather at My Elephant to eat but came bearing Christmas gifts for orphans).

My Elephant catapulted to fame, having to turn customers away during lunch and dinner as customers throng the place having read all the favourable blog reviews. Google "My Elephant Section 17" and it yields an impressive 413,000 results! Its main selling point is its reasonable price and its bare minimum design but yet classy dark interior while food quality has been consistently pretty good too. Business is still going strong for My Elephant today with no sign of slowing down - not especially when they run RM8.90 set lunch promo which consists of a main meal and a drink (Mmm...I wonder if the prices have been revised since I last went?). Here are some of the items from the lunch menu.

 Pan Fried Rice with Pineapple and Assorted Seafood
Pan Fried Rice with Pineapple and Assorted Seafood. I can't get my home fried rice to look half as good as this. Nice to look at and yummy!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

From One To Another...

From having a happy weekend...memories from the past lingered in my mind today, sweet sorrow.

It's now been 3 years since you left us...seems like not too long ago. I remember the times we hung out together and partied away. I guess it is really hard to say goodbye...so, I shall not. Instead, I will say "See you one day"!

Photo taken from Jennifer Forever

For all those who knew her...we shall continue to remember...forever.