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A death accident happened in Malaysia MotoGP race in Sepang this afternoon. It has nothing to do with the track as it seems that it is Marco's error.

I extend deepest condolences to Simoncelli's family and friends. We lost another good rider in MotoGP.


Organisers confirmed the 24-year-old had died after the race was cancelled following his crash on the second lap. Simoncelli fell and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track on his Honda.

Simoncelli’s helmet was knocked off in the incident and the season’s penultimate race was immediately red-flagged. Yamaha’s Edwards also came off his bike but escaped serious injury, while Rossi was able to nurse his Ducati back to the pits.

Simoncelli lay stricken on the track before being taken to the circuit’s medical centre where he was pronounced dead.

Simoncelli’s death is the first in the premier class since another Honda rider, Daijiro Kato, was killed at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.

Shoya Tomizawa also died in a similar crash to Simoncelli in Moto2 last year.

Simoncelli, known for his shaggy afro haircut and fun-loving personality, began in the 125cc class in 2002 before moving up to the 250cc class in 2006.

My family decided to dine at Restoran E Soo Yong Tau Foo instead of Chan Chan, where both located at Bandar Manjalara.

The restaurant

A la carte dishes

Yong Tau Foo menu (RM1.10 per piece)

So the flow of dishes for that dinner:

Marmite Chicken

Well, this dish is said to be 'tasty' if the marmite is thick enough, not 'watery'. But sad case, it is a failure as I found that the sauce is slightly too sweet and diluted.

The next dish is Braised Pork in Cider Vinegar Sauce/Braised Pork Trotter. We go for a small size as some of us are not keen in this dish. I didn't taste it so I reserved from making any comments.

Recycled photo by Kialing86

To balanced out of dinner, we have Stir Fried Lettuce The size of this is medium as the boss recommended. Overall this vegetable is just average.

For Yong Tau Foo, the soup is more to MSG flavouring rather than rich anchovies stock soup. I need to highlight the 'awful' Fish Ball, when it served the fish ball looks to disintegrate and looks not appealing. The fish paste is overcooked and too soft. Highly not recommended this fish ball.

Fried dumplings and fried brinjals

Before we settle the bill, I am quite okay with the dishes. But the decent dining experience ended with nightmare. The bill stated (Braised Pork Trotter) is medium size and not small as we ordered. After few rounds of dispute, the boss came out and told us "If more that 3 persons, we will give you medium although you order small".

This is profiteering tactics as he never asked permission to change to medium. And he further said that you can't order small portion if you have 10 persons. Doesn't this mean, he forced and masterminded our orders without our knowledge? The difference of small and medium is only RM5, but you obliged to speak forward your recommendation and not change the order as the restaurant wishes.

With the poor service and cheating tactic, this E Soo Yong Tau Foo is in blacklist.

Food: 6/10
Price: 5/10
Service: 1/10
Ambience: 6/10

Verdict: Other than the unpleasant service, taste wise still good.


Restoran E Soo Yong Tau Foo
No. 55 Jalan 9/62A
Bandar Sri Manjalara
52200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012 - 308 0727


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Disclaimer: This post is written based on true experience. It is not intended to offend anyone and I shall not be held responsible for any damages done.

After day out at Jonker Walk, we filled up our tummy by dining @Bistro Year 1673.

Street view of Bistro

This bistro serves American (New), Asian Fusion, Chinese, Diners, Seafood,  and is also a steakhouse.

This oldest unique 338 years old heritage building is located in Jonker Street (populary known as Jonker Walk) and probably the oldest brick building in Malacca was built in the year 1673 during the era of Dutch colonialisation.

Currently the grand old building is transformed into a Bistro, where deserving diners are able to have a memorable meal with a different dining experience.

Let us visit the surrounding of this bistro and part of interior look.

Open area

During night time, live band performance is available.

Sour Soup

This soup is clear and comes with strong flavorful taste. Duck meat is used to cook the soup instead of chicken or pork bones. Sour vegetables (ham choi) is used as main ingredient and it comes with prawns, tofu, mushroom and spring onions.

Udang Masak lemak Nenas

For this udang masak lemak nenas dish, was one of my favourite. The prawns used were succulent and fresh. On top of XL sized prawns, the prawn head was fill with roe. Since it was masak lemak, it has the 'lemak' taste where santan is used. And the pineapple gives combination sweet and sour taste.

Ayam (chicken) pongteh

Next dish is ayam pongteh, one of must have in Nyonya cuisine. The meat was cooked until tender but still in intact piece. The gravy is a bit oily with thick aromatic tauchu bean sauce and of course the gula Melaka that form the gravy.

Cendol

I personally would not recommend the Cendol here. As you can see from above, the shave ice is too hard where you have to forcefully crack the topping. The gula Melaka syrup used is not thick enough and not fragrant.

The two other dishes are Mixed Vegetables and Telur Cencaluk.

For overall, this bistro should get 4 out 5 rating from me. The total bill for 5 dishes for 5 person come at around RM68.

So the next you head down to Malacca, pay a visit to this bistro!

Food: 6/10
Price: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Verdict: Portion wise is good and the food of course.

Bistro Year 1673
18 Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street),
75200 Mallaca, Malaysia

Opening hours
Mon - Sun: 10:00-00:00
Phone: (6) 06 2881 673
Facebook: Bistro Year 1673