Simply Yummy! : Kopi Ping Cafe @ Damai

While we are always searching for glamorous, swanky and new places to dine in,
 it's always good to know that the most satisfying food experiences with friends and family can still be found in humbly and honest cafes like Kopi Ping Cafe.

Wondered why this cafe is called Kopi Ping?
Order for a glass of Kopi ping here and you'll understand why
they are famous for their freshly brewed Borneo coffee.

Located in the busiest and most happening part of Damai,

this cafe is no stranger to the people of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

with the front of the cafe looking like this, you just can't miss it. 

Clean, comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy good food with good friends.
pic credit to beverly. 

Leaf Noodle  - RM2.00 
Rating : 3 out of 5 stars 

I'm not a fan of thick yellow noodles but this dish definitely surprised me! There was no sticky feeling and had none of the usual chemical smell that thick yellow noodles would leave in the mouth! Fried but not too oily, I loved the idea of the noodles being served on a huge leaf which made Chloe and i curiously peel a part of it to try identifying the smell. Hmmm.. the tiniest tinge of lemongrass fragrance.

Fish Sauce Mee Hoon Seafood - RM8
Rating : 4.5 out of 5 stars

 The dish arrived and the first thing i noticed about it wasn't only the generous amount of seafood and vegetables but also, the smell was so good! My first mouthful and i was a very happy customer. Noodles weren't soggy, the seafood was fresh, it has yummy fried egg bits and a light peppery aftertaste.




BBQ Chicken Rice - RM8.50
Rating : 4 out of 5 Stars

First class chicken rice, i must say!
Marinated, barbecued and served in a huge portion,
you won't be disappointed with this one!
Juicy, tender and.... it's going to be a "oh-i-love-chicken"  moment!




Roasted Wings - RM4.40 for 2 pieces 
Rating : 5 out of 5 stars

Who wouldn't love this?!
Here in Kopi Ping Cafe, they roast these wings with their very own secret sauce!
Sweet, tangy and juicy,  I ate 2 pieces on my own!



Dry Fried Hor Fun Beef  - RM8.00
Rating : 5 out of 5 stars

This is amazing char-kuey-tiaw!
 I'm in love with this! Eat this while it's hot!
Lots of beef, green peppers and eggs, it's an explosion of feel-good flavors in your mouth!




Soda Lime - RM2.00
Rating : 4 out of 5 Stars

Great when you need a zesty drink to lift your mood.
No coloring and no preservatives! YAY!




Yong Tauhu - RM1.50 
Rating : 3 out of 5 stars

I love the fact that they handmade the meat patties in the taufu!




Tom Yam Mee Hoon - RM7.50
Rating : 4 out of 5 stars

Don't play-play! This pungent bowl of spicy soup brought tears to my eyes, but I still wanted more! My mouth is watering right now as i remember the taste of the soup. Must try for Tom Yam fans!



Cold Red Bean Milk - RM3.00
Ratings : 5 out of 5 stars

We accidentally gave it one stir and started screaming
as we realize we have not taken a pic of this delicious drink!
Milk is added to the already yummy red bean drink, it's healthy and satisfying on a hot day.



Waffle Ice Cream - RM4.00
Rating : 4.5 out of 5 stars

If I wasn't so stuffed from all the delicious dishes in Kopi Ping before this darling came along.
I'm pretty sure this would have been all mine! The waffle was crispy on the outside and spongey on the inside. Vanilla ice cream on top made it just so heavenly. Simple but sinfully good.

I had a really good time with Margaret and my darlings Bev, MeiTzeu and Chloe,
an amazing meal thanks to Mr Dean and Ms Connie of Kopi Ping Cafe!

A heartfelt thank you to the very friendly Mr Dean who made all of us feel right at home instantly and congratulations on a job very well done at the cafe!
Thank you Ms Connie, the pretty owner that was present on that day !

from the left : Beverly , Margaret, Ms Connie, MeiTzeu, Chloe, me and Mr Dean



*Serves No Pork*

Location :
Damai Plaza (Contact No. 088-231877); and
Warisan Square (Contact No. 088-447956)

Operation Time :
Daily from 9.00 am to 12.00 am.

You can follow them on them on Facebook  
Kopi Ping Cafe 

Love seafood?  

Check out my review of Alu-Alu Cafe by Gayana Eco Resort

Nothing to do in Kota Kinabalu ?
Try this brand new rollercoaster-like fun!  The Brand New CoralFlyer

Wellness Journey 2012 : Health, Spa, Beauty

It's back!

The second Sabah Wellness Exhibition returns bigger and better than ever!

With more exhibitors, means more good stuff coming your way. 

That is only if you are coming for the awesome exhibition, of course ;)

Exhibition will be on the 
24th & 25th of November 2012

at the Sabah Trade Center, Kota Kinabalu. 

This event will have 3 key components:-

an Exhibition Gallery 
This year, the exhibition will be designed in a way that visitors
will be guided through a one-way flow of traffic pathway lined up with products and services
by prominent players of the wellness and lifestyle industry. This ensures the visitor to experience everything the exhibitors has to offer. Thus naming this year's exhibition as Wellness Journey.

a Wellness Conference 
a 2-day forum centred on presenting information and talks delivered by a number of prominent players in the health and wellness industries. Featuring 6 international speakers this year, including Singaporean wellness coach and consultant Julina Halim; Australian traditional  and complementary medicine specialist Professor Gerard Bodeker; the Canadian founder of Biossentials, Joanne Bruce; Malaysian herbal medicine expert dr. Sivakumar Kumaresan; Austrian health and wellness consultant Karina Lipold; and Singaporean wellness magnate Micheal Loh.

To sign up for the conference, do it online [CLICK HERE]


a series of Enriching Workshops
Conducted by leading experts in the field., these free workshops will teach attendees the ins and outs of different wellness disciplines and activities, providing a hands-on learning experience which ensires that guests will leave equipped with new and innovative ways to relax and rejuvenate in the comfort of their won homes.

Jointly organised by

MAXXMEDIA SDN. BHD.

&

 S.W.E.P.A 

Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association

Sponsored by
Lactovida (M) Sdn Bhd
Nes Health 
Xtremechi Suria Sd. Bhd.






To be kept up-to-date 
with all the happenings of this prestigious event, 

join their Facebook page 
http://www.facebook.com/WellnessJourney 

check out their official website
  http://www.wellnessjourney.com.my/

My New Sponsor! - RaymondChuPhotography

Introducing 

Raymond Chu 

http://www.facebook.com/raymondchuphotography


a good friend of mine 

with an undying fascination of capturing moments on film.

I have only known this guy for a couple of months,

but he has proven over and over again
how much of a good friend he is
and exactly how PATIENT he is with how fussy i am.

He sat there for hours 
listening to me describe my dream blogskin,
then he would sketch a rough picture for me to envision,
after hours of hard work, he lets me see the blog design, 
i had him fix a few minor details and...

VOILA! 
i got my dream blog design. 

i'm technogically challenged.
so I love shortcuts when it comes to anything tech-related.
 And Raymond is that shortcut for me!

:)  i'm one haaaappy blogger. 

Not only talented with website designs, 
Raymond Chu has a love of taking pictures during happy occasions!
 definitely not new to being a wedding photographer.
i particularly love his pictures of events & soon-to-be parents! 
*sweet*


He is quite a funny fellow, so do consider him for hire. ;) 

maternity pics

best of friends

at Lava Resto & Bar

 Once again, thank you Raymond Chu
  for being my very own blog/website designer!

For those of you 
who would like Raymond to be
 your very own blog/website designer too,
feel free to message him via his Facebook Page!
[Click here]

i love freebies.
 So to make me happy and my readers entertained,
do consider being my sponsor. hehe!
contact me via my facebook page

fb.com/charlottefong.blog

 
xoxo, char

KK Burger Bakar @ Tanjung Aru

THIS is what a typical boring burger looks like.

With its measly shredded lettuce,

 a single slice of cheese,

small, thin and dry meat patties,

 it's no wonder so many of us grow bored of it really quick!

You wanna know what a real hunk-a-chunk of a burger looks like? 

THIS is how real burgers should look like! 

*credits to Wendy Wong*

Only real food lovers would appreciate this beauty! 

HAND MADE, JUICY, EFFING THICK MEAT PATTIES! 

omg. i'm making myself drool. 

Find this outlet 

 KK Burger Bakar

 at the Open Food Court beside the Tanjung Aru Plaza.

Those of you who are gonna try it earlier than me, 

please let me know how a piece of this heaven taste like! 

Miss Queen of Clubs 2012 : Are You The Ultimate Socialite?

Miss Malaysia Queen of Clubs has finally  reached our shores! 

Are you guys ready to be entertained 

by genuinely beautiful women of all sizes and various talents? 

ANNOUNCEMENT

I'm a little shy but really honored, 

thank you Calista Liew and Ripples Consultancy
 for inviting me to be the guest judge 

at Lava, on the 5th of October 2012 (Friday)! 

so excited to be invited as guest judge!

http://www.facebook.com/charlottefong.blog?ref=hl 

With that said, 

I'm hoping those of you around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

 will join the fun at Lava, Karamunsing Capital that night. 

Show these girls with real curves and talent some love! 

All the best to all the Queens!

To be kept updated, join their Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/MsQueenOfClubs

And to see the beautiful women in action as they compete with each other 

to be crowned as the Queen of Clubs,

check out the list of dates and venues here. 

http://www.facebook.com/notes/ms-queen-of-clubs/sabah-pageant-schedule-for-each-of-the-clubs-and-the-sabah-state-final/441437609228080

Not restricted to the boring regulations and requirements as used by many other beauty pageants, Miss Malaysia Queen of Clubs is set to breathe some fresh air into the familiar yet repetitive world of pageants. 

Focusing mainly on the personality and charm of the contestants, there are no restrictions such as height or size - as long as you are female by birth, 18 -35 years old and non-Muslim, the world is your stage!!

Proud Sponsors: 

 Rip Curl 

Official Venues

B.E.D.

 Shenanigan's

Lava

Superstar

Official Shopping Mall

 Suria Sabah

Official Restaurant 

Fullhouse

Official Magazine

 Breeze

Official Hair and Makeup

 SNIPS

Official Photographer

Seri Gaya Studio

Official Videographer

 Gang Kapak

Broadband for All! - P1's 4G Broadband Official Launch

Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  

is now officially launched its commercial service in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 

having those mini modem in ur handbag or pocket allows u to be online anytime anywhere! 

A leading 4G high speed broadband pioneer in South East Asia with its aggressive rollout plan which includes an investment of RM30million to kick start its service deployment and intending of covering approximately 80% of households in KK within 6 months. 

The launch at the Le Meridien hotel was officiated by

 the Deputy Minister of Information. Communication and Culture - 

Yang Berhormat Datuk Joseph Salang.

Mr Michael Lai, CEO of P1 giving the welcome speech

YB Datuk Joseph Salang sharing his joy of having P1 4G in KK

Answering numerous question with ease and confidence during the Q&A session.

A picture with the CEO of P1 , the very inspiring Mr Michael Lai. 

I love how they actually have a goal to deliver "Broadband for All" 

by providing high performance and affordable high speed broadband in Sabah. 

This is what some of the early suscribers of P1 in KK have to say about the service :- 

"My experience with P1's services started from the office as they too suscribed to P1, and i was so impressed with the speed and stability that i was convinced that i should get it for my home."

Mr Wilson Wilfred Doos

"A friend of mine who is using P1 recommended them to me. It's been a good experience with P1 so far especially with the speed and stability."

Mr Kelvin Lau

"I always feel the need to stay connected with my friends and family and do so via social networks. Therefore, I'm online all the time and I'm impressed with how fast and stable it is."

Mrs Rosminah Binti Moniring 

Rates starts as low as RM39/month!

Ensure your neighbourhood is covered by P1!

Click this link to check your if your area has 4G coverage.

http://p1.com.my/wimax/coverage_ref.aspx

For their latest promotions, enquiries or to suscribe

  1300 03 8887 (Mon - Fri,9am - 7pm l Sat 9am - 1pm) 

or e-mail them at  p1.sales@packet-1.com

Visit their website : http://p1.com.my/

Alu Alu Cafe by Gayana Eco Resort

If you LOVE eating fish,
FRESH SUCCULENT DELICIOUS fish,
then you're going to fall in love with 
the brand new Alu-Alu Cafe! 

pic credits to Beverly  :) 

Located just outside the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal 

and in the same block of shoplots with Cock & Bull bar

is the brand new Alu-Alu cafe. 

Operating Hours : 10.30am - 2.30pm & 6.30pm - 10.00pm


What i really love about this new cafe is it's use of organic fish and vegetables.


Now, alot of us would be quick to assume that organic food would be expensive,
but, let me assure you... it's super affordable.. and so yummy!

The Alu-Alu Cafe is an extension of services 
by the Alu-Alu Chinese Seafood Restaurant at Gayana Eco Resort. 

 Calista, myself, MeiTzeu and Beverly

 My favorite has got to be the  
Fish Fillet with Wasabi & Potato - RM20!


it's ridiculously delicious.
 i can even eat it without rice or any other dish! 
Pieces of organic fish fried with potato and laced with wasabi!
ohmygosh... heavenly dish.

Another simple Chinese cafe style dish 

 Fish Ball with Glass Noodle Soup  -  RM16

Chinese Herb & Yam Soup (Fish Head) - RM25

 Thai Style Ba Jiao Fish Fillet - RM20

Stir Fried Fish Fillet with Butter Milk Sauce - RM20 

Braised Fish Head with Beancurd in Claypot – RM32

Braised Fish Head Enoki Mushroom & Red Dates – RM32

Organic Bak Choy with Garlic – RM12

Organic Choy Sum With Braised Superior Sauce – RM12

 Steam Chicken with Salt (Kampung Chicken) - RM45

pic credits to Eric - Raja Oberon 

Prices are nett inclusive of service & taxes.

Good News! 

Meals can be as affordable at RM10nett per person

 (for the general lunch workforce) 

where they can order a soup of their choice 

with fish fillet/fish head/fish ball etc. 

and comes with noodles (dry or soup) 

or with rice.

for more info, 

Call them at +088 380 390 / 088- 381 390 (fax). 

-or-

For more information about Alu-Alu, Gayana Resort and

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, please visit 

http://www.gayana-eco-resort.com/

thanks to Dinoza, Beverly and Syminton for the opportunity. 

ajak me along if you're going to eat there!  

Hungry and on a budget? 

Check out the RM25 eat-all-you-can seafood restaurant

[BBQ & Steamboat Buffet Dinner @ Millenium Plaza]