許留山 Hui Lau Shan, Gurney Plaza

Hui Lau Shan (許留山) is originated from Hong Kong, and it is expanding its business to Malaysia!
... and now it is available in Gurney Plaza, third floor, just next to meet fresh. This will be the fifth outlet in Malaysia. Hui Lau Shan is famous for its assorted mango desserts and is focusing on serving healthy fruits desserts. A very good news for those mango lovers out there.

Philippine mango on the left & Thailand mango on the right

In order to produce the high quality mango desserts, all the mangoes are air-flown from Philippines and Thailand. The difference between both of them is Philippine mango tastes sour with strong fragrance while Thailand mango tastes sweet. The sweetness of the mango juice or purée come originally from the Thailand mango with no sugar added and this explained why this shop claimed that they sell healthy dessert. In the meanwhile, Philippine mangoes are use as the topping of the mango dessert so that they smell nicer.

Delicacy Snack Series (精选小食系列)

Signature Curry Combo (咖哩什锦) - RM7.90

This dish is slightly different with the Hong Kong version as it has been localized to suite the local taste. The curry of the Malaysia version is spicier and stronger in taste. What I found it special is it used white radish instead of potatoes, with the combination of dried beancurds, fishballs and cuttlefish, it matched perfectly together.

Spicy Swiss Sauce Chicken Wings (香辣瑞士鸡翼) - RM4.90

Marinated with the Swiss herbs and spices, the tender chicken meat fully absorbs all the essences. It's slightly sweet and salty at first, but after few bites, there was spark of spiciness which lift up the overall taste.

Fresh Mango Mochi (芒果糯米糍) - RM4.90

Come in 3 pieces, the chewy mango mochi skin wrapped with a fresh Philippine's mango cube inside and was covered by shredded coconut. The mochi was handmade and that explain why the texture of the mochi was so soft and chewy.

Double Delight Sweetie Ball (糖不甩) - RM4.90

It's the glutinous rice balls sprinkled with some sesame and crushed peanuts as the topping. The sweetness comes naturally from the sesame and crushed peanuts as there is no sugar added in the peanuts.

Fruitties Jeli Series (鲜果爽饮系列)

From the left:
Honey Jeli with Pomelo & Mango (金捞爽) - RM6.90 (regular) RM7.90 (large)
Golden Pinky Crystal Jeli (金粉水晶晶) - RM6.90 (regular) RM7.90 (large)
Mango Cube & Mango Juice Series (粒粒芒A系列) - RM7.90 (regular) RM8.90 (large)

In this fruitties series, customer may mix and match either with the juice or the jeli based (honey/mango/pandan/crystal) according to their own preferences. The best part is it is designed for take away which added some variety for people in choosing their take away drinks instead of just having the usual bubble tea. XD
If I have to choose from all the assorted drinks, I will vote for Golden Pinky Crystal Jeli (金粉水晶晶) as I felt that it's the most perfect combination. Sweet and sour combination from the strawberry and mango with the chewy texture from the crystal jelly blend well together to give a unique and refreshing taste. 

Nourish Deluxe Series (滋润炖品系列)

Supreme Coconut Stewed Bird's Nest with Harsmar (cold / hot) - RM22.90
燕窝椰皇炖雪蛤

Once this is served, I instantly smelled the strong fragrance of the coconut. Personally, I don't like the coconut milky taste of it. Anyhow, I bet that girls will love this so much as the ingredients are very good for the skin and the complexion.

Ganoderma Herbal Jelly (hot/cold) - RM7.90
灵芝龟苓膏 

For those who do not like bitter taste like me, syrup is provided instead of honey. ^^ This is because they suggested that the honey might be too strong and will cover the original taste of the herbal jelly.

Fresh Papaya with Harsmar and Coconut Milk (原只木瓜雪蛤膏) - RM11.90

Very interesting dessert as we can scoop on the papaya flesh and sip on the coconut milk.

Fruitties Combo Series (鲜果拼盘系列)

Fresh Fruitties Sweetie Ball with Double Juices [watermelon & mango juices] (鲜果鸳鸯捞丸子) - RM14.90
Choose any two juices (Mango/Coconut/Watermelon/Honeydew Melon/Cantaloupe/Papaya)

The juices were so refreshing that it go along very well with the fresh fruits served together. The best combination is watermelon and mango juices. There was also small glutinous rice balls inside the juices which added some chewy texture in it. However, I felt that the glutinous rice were a little too hard for me.

Mango Mania Series (招牌多芒系列)

Mango Icy Sweetie Ball (多芒小丸子) - RM11.90

Brilliant combination of different mango texture such as mango purée, mango flesh and mango ice-cream served with glutinous rice balls. The mango ice-cream was in-house made and it is make every day to preserve its freshness.

Mango Romance (芒之恋) - RM12.90

This mango dessert platter contained 3 combinations: 

❤ Glutinous rice ball and mango cubes in mango purée 

❤ Mango flavoured ice cream with mango cubes and crystal jeli

❤ Mango mochi with mango slices

It's the smaller version of the best seller items which allow you to try all at the price of one.

Mango Feast (芒果小盛宴) - RM12.90

Another great mango dessert platter contained 3 combinations: 

❤ Mango flavoured ice cream with mango cubes and coconut noodles
❤ Glutinous rice ball and mango cubes in mango purée 

❤ "冻饼" - cream-cheese with mango covered by crispy crush

Personally, I liked the "冻饼" so much as it's so special and delicious which I can't find it in anywhere else.

From the delicacy snack series, there is also some dessert specially create for take away purpose. 

Choice of Double Series (双层滋选系列) - RM4.90

Another mix and match to satisfy various preferences for each and every customer. The packaging is customized for take away purpose, and it's so cute and unique. It can be given as gift to loves one or to satisfy sudden craving for dessert during midnight. ^^ Customer may pick 1 topper and 1 base of their own choices. Each of them will have 4 different choices to choose from as illustrated in below.

Personally, I felt that the dessert served here are up to the standard. The dessert is delicious, no artificial taste, and fresh. With such cozy ambiance, the price of the food here is considered reasonable. 

许留山 Hui Lau Shan
Address: Lot 03-68, 170-06-01, Plaza Gurney, Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Penang
Business hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Daily)
Tel: +604-227 8745
Facebook: huilaushanmalaysia

Outlets in Malaysia:

• One Utama
• Berjaya Times Square
• The Mines Shopping Mall
• Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
• Gurney Plaza, Penang
• Cheras Leisure Mall
• Sunway Carnival Mall (Coming soon in October)
• City Square, Johor (Coming soon in October)
• ... and more to come in future!

Gartien 小田佳园 (Pineapple Cakes)

Who says that only Taiwan got pineapple cakes??
Now you may also find it in Penang!!!
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Taiwan’s famous delicacy, 鳳梨酥 (“Feng Li Shu”) is reinvented and baked locally at Gartien 小田佳园, using only 100% freshly harvest pineapples. 

Gartien is a store specializes only in gourmet pineapple cake. The store uses pineapples from plantation in Nibong Tebal, Penang and cooked them for 12 hours till it is full of sweet and sour goodness. The outer golden crust of the cake is made fresh with  natural ingredients and pure butter, and then baked using traditional methods to retain the unique tastes and quality. The slightly sweet, chewy and generous pineapple filling has made a perfect complement with crispy buttery outer layer.

Gartien @ Lorong Macalister, Penang

It is best served with an unsweetened tea or warm water.

 It tastes very different from the other traditional pineapple cakes. Because the ingredients are all natural, the filling is very fresh and you can really chew on the little chunks of pineapples. These buttery little parcels contain a sweet and sour combination surprise within. The filling may be slightly vary in taste for different production batch as it is very dependable on the pineapples itself....
 and because of this, it may creates much more surprises and fun when consuming it. XD

The interior of the shop

The Gartien's customers from all around the world

Comfortable sitting where you can talk and learn more about the pineapple cakes with the shop owner. You may surprises yourself as there are so much knowledge needed for producing a good and delicious pineapple cakes.

The best part of it is no preservative is added throughout the process. Because of this, these can only be kept for 1 month at most. Please take note of the short shelf life. Besides, there are also 'best taste after' date (usually after 8 or 9 days from the manufactured date) where the pineapple cakes are in their best state for you to taste. haha... Seems that there are alot to learn about the little pineapple cakes right? 

The pineapple cakes were packed elegantly in 10 pieces per box. 

(Suitable to be given as gift too)

Gartien Pineapple Cake 500grams (10 of 50 grams each)

RM38.00/box

The price is a little expensive... BUT think of it again, 

1. It's all natural with 100% pineapples filling.
2. No preservative and no added flavouring essence.
3. Very buttery goodness pastry.
4. Nice and elegant packaging.

What can you ask for more??? It's definitely worth the price. Premium product, premium quality with affordable price.

p/s: Due to the reason that they make everything themselves from the pastry to the filling, there were limited numbers of production every week. So do make a call to the shop to avoid any disappointment if you want to purchase it in a large quantity.

My little teddy also love it  XD

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Gartien 小田佳园

Address: 68, Lorong Macalister, 10400 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Business hour: 10am - 5pm

Tel: +604-2290068

Website: http://www.gartien.com/
Facebook: Click here

Sigi's Bar and Grill Beach Bar @ Golden Sands Resort

"All that's missing is you"
Aww....♥ what a caption!! So, what are you waiting for? Come down here quickly and gives this place a surprise visit. Experience the intimate moment of connection between your inner soul and spirit of the sea while exploring boundless temptation at every corner of the bar.

✈ Relishing the serenity of breath-taking scenery while listening to the wave crashing on to the shore

✈ Experiencing the relaxing cool sea breeze blowing on to your face

✈ Enjoying the romance of lazing around on the comfortable bean bag while drip on some alcoholic drinks
✈ Reveling in the satisfaction noming on the fabulous finger foods while chatting with friends
✈  . . .

If that's what you been looking for, Sigi's Bar and Grill had launched a new bar called SBG Beach Bar with an open air, breezy concept. It's equipped with a circular bar counter that serve countless of drinks including branded beers, wines, cocktails, soft drinks and mojitos. (sounds like mosquito *NnnnnnnnnNnn..... Piak!*)  -.-
The bar is open from 5pm to 12midnight which allows you to witness the historical change of dawn to dusk.

Open air concept bar in front the restaurant

Bean bag sits

Upper deck area & Open BBQ Grill Pit
The whole restaurant is touch up with various hues of blue that matches the theme of sunny blue skies and turquoise oceans. Giving the restaurant a sense of romantic and glamorous.

The cozy interior

The circular bar counter

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Besides, there are also some entertainment that will cheer you out and kill the boredom.

1. Strolling Band Performance

Some friendly and cheeky entertainers that good in oldies songs

2. In House Band

Get ready to Rock & Roll with them??

3. Bartender Flair Demonstration & Fire Juggler Performance

Some extreme and exotic performances by the macho guys 

and guess what is this??.... 

FYI, guests can also mix their own customised mojitos!!! 
Give it a big "Wow" here..... *clap clap*
Make sure you give it a try yourself.. 
Actually it's quite simple lar... 
 Put in some ice, mix in this and that, shake it, and pour it out~~~
..and Tadang!!! This is my own customised mojitos!!!
 (err... actually I just help to shake it only =.=)

The DESSERT!!!
I love this so muchhh. Soft-centred tarts with a little cherry inside that matched perfectly together.

Fruits and appetizer

There is also a little heaven for the kids to play around.
Some sand building equipments are also provided for the kids to build their own creative sand castle.
Cool huh? Parents then can enjoy their romantic dinner without any interference. haha...

Lastly, thanks to Jennifer and Jason from Gourmet Garden for the invite, making me from nobody to somebody... *blush*


Sigi’s Bar and Grill On the Beach
Shangri-La’s Golden Sands Resort
Batu Feringgi Beach 11100 Penang Malaysia

Tel : 04 886 1852
Business Hours : 11am-6pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm (Beach Bar: 5pm-12midnight)