Mint & Basil

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Another Vietnamese establishment, Mint & Basil, this one at tHe Spring. The interior decorations is not bad. Quite nice. I like the style but it looks more like coffee chain to me than a Vietnamese restaurant.


I have high expectations on the pho bo (RM13.90), this pho didn’t live up to my expectations. It’s way too SWEET! That’s all I can say. Portion was OK and the price is OK for me. Not sure about the other food as I didn’t try the rest. Generally, I only eat pho.

Can’t wait for next month to have a proper pho in Perth. One of the food I miss the most in OZ. Even though pho is Vietnamese food but good pho can be found in OZ because of the Vietnamese community staying there.

Next time, I’ll try the one at Carpenter Street. Just not sure of its opening hour.

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Speak Eazy The Alternative Bar

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Another smoke-free bar in Kuching. Located at Carpenter Street and not too far away from Drunk Monkey. Speak Eazy The Alternative Bar (No. 61, Ewe Hai Street (Carpenter Street)) has different theme.


This is where you can enjoy some boardgames and chit chat with your friends. A very safe place to be, noticed many young adults or those in their late teens hanging out here. Space is limited means it’s safer and have better crowd control.

Best thing! No smoking!!


The choice of alcoholic drinks isn’t as extensive. Only a few but that’s good enough. They have food menu too. We tried the Eazy’s Chachos Pie (RM10), Chachos Chips with Chilli & Shredded Cheese. Yum! Love it! Great to go with cold beer. I highly recommend this. We also tried Somersby Pear Cider (RM16/bottle), nicer than the apple one, just too sweet. Therefore, have it with ice to dilute the sweetness.

Overall, it’s another great place in Kuching to hang out. Don’t worry about finding those annoying Ah Bengs or Ah Lians here. Not worrying about getting your whole body smells like a walking cigarette too.

Keep it up! We need more places like this in Kuching. I’m also glad that the businesses in this area are helping each other out. You can order food from other shops and they will send it over to you. This is the way to go rather than killing each other.

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Clarins Instant Eye Make-up Remover (Waterproof and Heavy Make-up)

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It’s October! One more month to Perth!!

Ok… Enough of food and event posts for the time being. Going to post about skincare product.

I managed to try out Clarins Instant Eye Make-up Remover (Waterproof and Heavy Make-up) and the result is amazing!

Clarins Instant Eye Make Up Remover is a refreshing dual-phase lotion that uses soothing Rose and Cornflower extracts and ultra-fine oils to help smooth away waterproof mascara and heavy eye make-up instantly and completely, leaving the skin with no trace of residue. Suitable for even the most sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers. – See more at: http://www.clarins.com.my/en/instant-eye-make-up-remover/C010101004.html#sthash.SYm7Ftd4.dpuf


True to its claim, makeup can be easily removed. Even waterproof. What’s more, I tried all possible eye makeup remover, nothing can easily remove Maybelline Hypercurl Volum Express Cat Eyes, removing it is a pain in the arse! However, Clarins Instant Eye Make-up Remover does it easily, no tugging, no rubbing, no effort at all and it’s gone!

The scent is refreshing. Doesn’t sting or make your vision blur too. Not oily at all.

This is by far the best makeup remover I ever tried. However, the price isn’t that kind to the pocket. This is the only set back. Not sure how much is the price in Malaysia though, it’s selling USD28 in the US. I got this as sample from my sister who got it from UK.

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Library @ ST3

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Library is finally in Kuching! I know I’m late in posting this hahaha…

Long long time ago… Now only post about it hahaha… It’s one of the happening places at night in Kuching. Located at ST3, went there once and won’t go back, just not my kind of place to hang out. Music is too loud for me.


Kids nowadays will tell their parents they are going to the library and who knows they ended up in this library instead of the usual library *LOL*


In the Library, you’ll find encyclopedia of course.


Left: Some of the drinks we ordered. I don’t remember the price anymore. It’s quite expensive, lots of alcoholic drinks to choose but not non-alcoholic ones.

Right: Nachos, not bad. Don’t remember any of the food price anymore. Too long ago.


We also ordered lamb shank and pizza. Pizza is just so-so, lamb shank wasn’t too bad.

Overall that night we spent about a total of about RM800 for 7 pax! MY GOSH! We never spend this much when we hang out. This is one record for us for sure. Hahaha… Actually, there were lots of alcoholic drinks that’s why. Stout, beer, and cider, ordered non-stop. I didn’t drink a single bit of them though.

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Zalora Pop-up Store at CityOne

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Yesterday, at CityOne, attended a function organized by Zalora. I’ve not been to CityOne for ages until now. Just found out Zalora Pop-Up store is now in Kuching. However, it won’t be there for long, only from 16th to 30th September.


Left: The Marketing Director of Zalora Malaysia, Luca Barberis, with the PR manager Anna.
Right: Photo time!!!


After the press session at Fullhouse, we went to the pop-up store where the stage is. Stacy Anam started the fashion show by singing a song.

Enjoy the photos featuring latest collection of Zalora label.







Third from left, Carron Kho, local celebrity model, wearing one of the latest collection.

Do drop by CityOne for Zalora pop-up store to check out the items so that you can buy online from Zalora with a peace of mind as you have seen the quality yourself.

Also, don’t forget about the marketplace, great for those budding designers to sell their collections online using Zalora platform. They will take care of all the marketing and posting of the products. You just need to register and supply. 20% from the sales will be paid to Zalora.

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