Johor Bahru

Garden Ritz @ Little Paris, Johor Bahru

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9 July 2016

The familiar spiral staircase is at the side of the building.
The familiar spiral staircase is at the side of the building.

With the gentle breeze on my face, Mr.Ang held my hands as we walk down little Paris street. The exterior design of the building are white in colour. The familiar spiral staircase leads you to the unknown second-floor cafe. White and sleek design captured my woman inner feeling. Wait a minute.. I can’t take leave and fly to Paris and enjoy all this detail.

Welcome to Little Paris @ Johor Bahru. A new hipster  area for family, friends or Instagrammers to hang out. Ladies love to do their  outfit post of the day (#OOTD) against this area.  Not to mention, there are  a big love shape sculpture and the status of liberty  are good prop to take photos. Along the street, there are a few cafes, restaurants and ice cream shop to curb your hunger. It is great to get to know Mr. Ken, the owner of this street developed this area for hanging out. He invited some bloggers and us to try out his new menu in Garden Ritz.

Al-fresco style seating under shady trees.
Al-fresco style seating under shady trees.

Garden Ritz is located outdoor. Diners enjoy their meals at tables set out al-fresco style. There are a number of shady trees along it. Thus, the temperature and breeze are most favourable. Time to tuck in for some BBQ food.

Signature Seafood Paella RM88.00. The portion can serve 2 to 4 diners. The paella consists of 3 big chicken drumsticks, prawns, squids and mussel clam. The rice is creamy with a slight of spiciness.
Signature Seafood Paella RM88.00. The portion can serve 2 to 4 diners. The paella consists of 3 big chicken drumsticks, prawns, squids and mussel clam. The rice is creamy with a slight of spiciness.
Signature Meat Platter RM198.00. An array of meat foe meat lovers. Chicken, lamb, pork, beef rib, fried calamari, sausages ad curly fried. Salad, grapes and watermelon to balance off the taste.
Signature Meat Platter RM198.00. An array of meat for meat lovers. Chicken, lamb, pork, beef rib, fried calamari, sausages ad curly fried. Salad, grapes and watermelon to balance off the taste.
BBQ Baby pork Rib RM45.00. The chef maintained the Argentina BBQ style for these rib. The chef used 100% charcoal to cook it. If you have tasted Morganfield's or Naught Nuri pork rib before, Do not expect the same taste. Argentina BBQ is totally opposite cooking style. No additional cooking processses shuch as steam or boil to retain the juicyness. The BBQ style itself retained the meat tender texture and juiciness. We can easily tear off the meat from the bone.
BBQ Baby pork Rib RM45.00. The chef maintained the Argentina BBQ style for these ribs. The chef used 100% charcoal to cook it. If you have tasted Morganfield’s or Naught Nuri pork rib before, Do not expect the same taste. Argentina BBQ is totally opposite cooking style. No additional cooking processes such as steam or boil to retain the juiciness. The BBQ style itself retained the meat tender texture and juiciness. We can easily tear off the meat from the bone.
Teriyaki Salmon RM38.00. The homemade sweet teriyaki sauce with Norwegian Salmon was well grilled. Most of the male diners include Mr. Ang praise for its crispy salmon skin.
Teriyaki Salmon RM38.00. The homemade sweet teriyaki sauce with Norwegian Salmon was well grilled. Most of the male diners include Mr. Ang praise for its crispy salmon skin.
Mix Stewer Basket RM49.00. Each stwer (aka satay) has chicken , beef, pork ad sausage. Stick salad and fried potato are served too.
Mix Skewer Basket RM49.00. Each skewer (aka satay) has chicken , beef, pork and sausage. Stick salad and fried potato are served too.
Grilled Mackerel Saba Fish RM34.00
Grilled Mackerel Saba Fish RM34.00
Cajun Chicken Chop RM28.00
Cajun Chicken Chop RM28.00

 

LerLer’s Reviews:

Halal? : NON-HALAL
Tax?: 6% GST
Service Charge? :  No
Service: 7/10
Delicious: 6.5 /10
Parking: 8/10
(Quite easy to find a parking lots)

Al-fresco style seating under shady trees.
Al-fresco style seating under shady trees.

 

Garden Ritz
Jalan Jaya Putra 1/1,
Bandar Jaya Putra,
81100 Johor Bahru,
Johor
Tel: +6018-964 3485

Operating Hour
Monday to Sunday
6:00pm to 1:00am

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zKe9rLM5Lbr
GPS: 1.5693966,103.7571857

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garden-Ritz-1071767276175938/

Legoland 1Day Itinerary

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Legoland Theme Park is the first theme park in Puteri Iskandar (formerly known as Nusajaya), Johor, Malaysia. we decided to celebrate our registration of Marriage(ROM) one year anniversary at Legoland.

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22 May 2016 (Sunday)

10:00am Arrive Legoland
10:30am Explore Legoland Water theme park
11:30am Shower time
12:00pm Explore Legoland Hotel
01:00pm Lunch at Burger King
01:30pm Explore Legoland Themepark
01:45pm Took LEGOLAND Express
02:30pm Watch Ninjago: The Realm of Shadow at LEGO City Stage
03:15pm Play shooting game at Lost Kingdom
03:45pm Took Observation Tower for the view
04:00pm Explore LEGO Studio
04:30pm Explore The Dragon
05:00pm Watch 4D movie at LEGO Studio
05:30pm Explore LEGO MINDSTORMS and LEGO Academy
05:40pm Explore LEGO Star Wars Miniland and LEGO Star Wars Store
06:00pm Play at Dino Island
06:15pm Explore Lego MINILAND
06:40pm Shopping at The Big Shop and The Brick Shop
07:00pm Goodbye Legoland
07:30pm Enjoy seafood dinner at Gelang Patah

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Tips to Travel Legoland

Image Credit: Umbrella Heaven

1) UMBRELLA is a must.
2) Bring extra rain coats for water games.
3) Must play whole day to fully utilise the ticket and parking facilities
4) Drink lot of water.

Expenses

Parking Fee RM10.00 per day
Burger King RM21.00
Legoland Combo Tickets for 2 adults RM350.00
Seafood dinner RM50.00

TOTAL: RM431.00

Mee Hun Kuih @ Restaurant Xing Ting Ding 星天地面粉粿, Skudai

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16 March 2016

Mr. Ang and I visit a good mee hun kuih shop. Mr. Ang mentioned that this is his childhood mee hun kuih shop. The mee hun kuih is remain is authentical shape and taste. They still have the hand tear shape noodle. The soup based is well cooked too.

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Mee Hun Kuih must eat with thier vintage vinegar. THe overall texture will be better.
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Mee Hun Kuih 面粉粿 RM6.25
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Jelly Bee Ice 爱玉冰RM3.71

LerLer’s Reviews:

Halal? : NON-HALAL
Tax?: 6% GST
Service Charge? : No
Service: 7/10
Delicious: 8/10
Parking: 8/10
(Quite easy to find a parking lots)

Restaurant Xing Ting Di
Restaurant Xing Ting Di

Restaurant Xing Ting Di
7 & 9, Jalan Pendekar 17,
Taman Ungku Tun Aminah,
81300 Skudai,
Johor
Tel: +607-556-2771

Operating Hour
Tuesday to Sunday
Close on Monday
8:00am to 8:30pm

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DncB7eZNZyy
GPS: 1.5132006,103.6539564

Cats Cafe @ Jalan Abdul Samad, Johor Bahru

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30 January 2016

If you ask me, I prefer cat or dog. Without any hesitation, I will say dog. That why I have pet dog, Bebe. Dog is man’s best friend. Dog always happy to see us. Maybe that is the reason I love dog.  In my opinion, cat is more  independent than dog. Cat has their own pride and elegant.

I am very surprised to hear that Johor Bahru has a cats cafe. My friend, Nina invited me to have tea there. A single storey bungalow stood in greenery background. It is such a nice place to have tea.

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Cats’ playground is very colourful.
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A lovely and clean environment to eat ad play with cats.
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Free locker for diners to keep their handbags. Some cats do love to play with your handbag
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Cats Waffles RM15.90
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Mango Fizzy RM12.90

LerLer’s Reviews:

Halal? : NO PORK, NO LARD, HALAL INGREDIENTS CERT
Tax?: NO GST
Service Charge? : 10%
Service: 7/10
Delicious: 4/10
Parking: 9/10
(Quite easy to find a parking lots)

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I think Nina does mentioned this cat species. It was a big cat.

CATS Cafe
31A, Jalan Abdul Samad Lorong 2C,
80100 Johor Bahru,
Johor
Tel: +607-2070399

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mKHVk4uqBw72
GPS: 1.4700488,103.6722803

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catscafejb/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catscafejb/

3 Lessons I Learned from Fund Raising Event

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12 March 2016

I attended Sunday Dhamma school in Metta Lodge since primary school. Metta Lodge had been a second home for me. This year, Metta Lodge has a mission. The mission is to raise fund for our new Buddhist building in Taman Johor Jaya. The fund-raising committee have organised a fund-raising event. The event’s topic was “Love & Peace Charity High Tea cum Floral Exhibition & Show”. This was my first time be a volunteer at fund-raising event. I learnt some lessons through this event.

Love & Peace Floral Exhibition
Love & Peace Floral Exhibition

Event: Love & Peace Charity High Tea cum Floral Exhibition & Show
Date: 12 – 13 March 2016
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Grand Blue Wave Hotel, Johor Bahru

1) Be Prepare

Before I reached the event hall, I always thought that the event was about floral arrangement exhibition. Sister Doris Looi was a regular devotee in Metta Lodge. We often saw her offer flowers in Metta Lodge. Thus, the altar usually has beautiful flowers arrangement. I was surprised to see that there were many performers were preparing for the Floral Show. In the end, Sister Chan assigned me to usher the guests.

2) Be Flexible

I was quite free during before the arrival of guests. I decided to snap some photos of the event. I was having great time to practice my photography skill. The floral arrangement were prepared by members of Ikebana Johor Bahru. The floral exhibition photo album can be view HERE.

For Public viewing of FLoral Exhibition Free AdmissionDate: 12 and 13 March 2016Day: Saturday and SundayTime: 10am…

Posted by Ler Travel Diary on Saturday, March 12, 2016

3) Always Have a Smile

und-raising chairman, Lim Hock Teck [Left] presenting a donation cheque to Metta Lodge Meditation Centre JB chairman, Heng Chai Teet
Image Credit: Peggy Log ~ My Johor Story.

Thank you to all the sponsors, guests and volunteers. Metta Lodge managed to raise RM119,500.00 through this event.

The future of Metta Lodge Building in Taman Johor Jaya.
Image Cerdit: Roam With Bee Blogspot

Metta Lodge need to raise more fund for the new building. There are several ways to make donation to Metta Lodge.

Donation Methods to Metta Lodge Building Fund

1) Visit Metta Lodge on Wesak Day.

The treasurer will issue donor a receipt. Donor can keep the receipt for tax planing.

Metta Lodge Buddhist Center
Image Credit: Google Map

Metta Lodge Buddhist Center
26, Jalan Rengas,
Taman Melodies,
80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: +607- 372-5500
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wnNMXo1nrGU2
GPS: 1.4908023,103.6954705

2) Email to Metta Lodge Chairman

Brother Heng is the Metta Lodge Chairman. You can email him at ctheng26@yahoo.com