Ikura Japanese Restaurant

Recently, there are few newly opened Japanese Restaurants in Brunei. There's another one opening soon in Kiarong around this or next month. Gonna try their foods this Sunday! But now, I'm talking about Ikura Restaurant located at Gadong Central. I never get bored of Japanese foods ^^

Private rooms.

I like this area. Looks comfortable. 

Menu is important for foods business. The pictures are actually not very clear because the resolution is low I guess. The description of the foods are bad too. I have to keep asking the waitress "what is this? What is that?" Not everyone knows what "kyuri" means.

But the foods in the menu look attractive because there are some that I never tried before. Only when I try to have a closer look to see what's in the sushi, then it's quite eye hurting. Kaizen's menu is a good one, clear and foods look delicious. 

Cheese scallop with mushrooms. 

This is not my liking. The cheese is a bit too much and everything is too soft.

Chicken maki. 

Not my liking too because it's a hot plate. It's weird for me to have hot sushi. 

This is good! Ham on the outer layer with tuna sashimi.

Scallop cheese maki. 

This is OK. It's a bit spicy on the sauce. It's quite impossible to eat the scallop + cheese + rice all together at a time for a small mouth person like me. So have to separate it.

Salmon head. 

Most of my friends love salmon head. It's something that I never thought of ordering. 

This is the best of all that we ordered. Mango + salmon sashimi maki (this kind of sushi is called maki right?)

I love anything with sashimi and fruits! 

I asked the waitress how much to spend to get this card and she said she wasn't sure. But we spent B$50+.

Then they gave me the key chain. I was well served so I felt respected lol May be I have that look, 杀气! No, Hy said it's 傻气。

Because the waitress gave me the bill, then I said "Just give to the boss."

Then when they return the change they gave me again and I said "to the boss"

They should just refer to the one who pay the bill. But after that they gave me the VIP card =.=" and I said "to the boss".

But anyway, the boss gave me the card so it's mine! yay!

52nd Vip :)

I was thinking does Japanese restaurant has a market in Brunei because I guess most of the Bruneians have used to Escapade and Kaizen, am I right? So when a newly opened Jap restaurant doesn't have nice foods, environment isn't good, etc people would start to compare and they may just prefer Kaizen or Escapade. 

Oh well, that's just my opinion. You can have a try in this restaurant, it's not bad after all. 

It's DK's day

It's DK's birthday!

How old is that?

That thing is designed by a creative designer, EaHui~

We celebrated earlier and had seafoods BBQ.

Wish him all the best and the tummy be forever bouncy :D

Why O.P.I. is expensive?

The normal nail polishes sold at The Face Shop, Guardian, or non-branded ones, normally costs around B$4 - B$6 or may be cheaper. However, O.P.I. costs around B$10+ 20+. People like me who don't wanna spend so much on that small bottle would rather find something similar and cheaper. 

All of us know that O.P.I is a good brand because of the price but some of us may not know why is it good. I seriously impress with the quality after I tried O.P.I. 

Left: when I first applied. Right: 3 weeks after I applied.

The nail polish still stays after 3 weeks except for the part of my new grown nail. Normally, using the normal nail polish, it starts to get lesser and lesser after a week, because we wash our hands often, and it peels. You know what I'm talking about if you use nail polish.

O.P.I. can really extend wear. I believe it can stay for more than a month. Another good thing about it is it doesn't have awful smell.

一分钱一分获，好说好说。

Another stage of life

Here's an update about myself if you're interested because I'm going to another stage of life. I officially quitting my student life on the last day of April. Not gonna get MBA (master) as I really cannot study anymore, my brain is full, I dislike exams, I dislike writing reports :(

Some of my friends can't wait to end this semester, but I definitely hope I can stay a lil bit longer as a student. Uni really gives me too much memories, like working with different people, the activities, the hostel life with the hostel mates etc. I guess hostel life is something I'll miss the most. I remember how me and my school mates complain about hostel because it's hot, it's not convenient when it comes to cooking, sometimes dirty toilets. But after some time, I have get used to it. Sometimes rather stay in hostel than going back home.

I'm not sure how's my life gonna be when I step into the society. I hope it's not all about working in the office. I have few plannings which I don't know but I hope it all comes true and successful as I don't have the capabilities at the moment and need the financial support from my dad. Ofcourse, later when I start working, I hope I can make my dreams all come true by myself and maybe friends' assistance I perhaps.

Currently, I'm still working on my e-boutique which will be launch soon I hope, because I have lots of assignment lately x.x

I'll be working hard and go travel around the world. Tokyo is the first in my list. YAY!

Seriously I don't have time to study anymore at this age, I don't know how my friends can make it to master. By the time they start working is like 25 already. Then in 2-3 years it's time to get married, not enough $$ to get married by that time right?

Wish me luck.

Lily's day

We were celebrating Lily's birthday. Was really a belated one, because it was 10 days after the actual birthday. 

Somehow I think our relationship is kinda funny. We met quite often at parties last time like every week, after that we meet occasionally, sometimes at events, few friends of mine are interested to know her and they would go through me....but....the way we communicate is not like Carol and I. I'm not sure is it because she's too cool or I'm too paiseh. 她是一位令我很难摸索的一个女人。lol Anyway, I'm always happy to see her. 

I never thought we would hang out. The first time I met her was like meeting a superstar. She was like a super model to me, I first met her at Ridwan's house. I know my friend wants to know her then I texted him "OMG!! She's here! The world so small!" 

We went Miri together. Er...I also don't understand how all these happen. 

Pics of the night:

Was at Soriso. I think this is called Antipesto? Very nice appetizers. 

Chicken.

The picture quality sucks because I paiseh to take out my camera so I used iPhone 4.

Snapper.

Wish her all the best.

Birthday is always the best day right? But for me it's not a day that I like the most I guess. It always falls on holiday so my friends are not able to surprise me hahaha wtf. Not that sad, I do receive something from my friends every year. Or sometimes I was too surprise to receive surprises that I actually not in a good condition. My eye was swollen during my 21st surprise birthday party so I couldn't wear make up and I didn't actually wear nicely. My valuable things were stolen at the car window breaking case when it was near to my 22nd birthday. My friend actually reminded me why I always receive so little gifts because I always say "Just come to eat ah...no need bring presents." After that I super regret of saying that. Because my dad always say that to his friends! That's why my mind-set is affected. 

I love Christmas! X'mas's my fav day :)

Chez Fio Bistro

I read few reviews about this restaurant but never thought I would love it, I really like the ambiance. It reminds me of my happy Singapore trip because of the feel and the smell perhaps, as it's quite similar to one of my fav cafe in Singapore. 

Brunei is really in need of this kind of restaurant, lovely and relax. It's at Kiulap btw, beside Netzone. 

The bar. 

This bar tender, the waiters and waitresses look quite smart may be because of their outfit, or may be of their body.  They look just pro.

I like this restaurant over Country Patch now. But I think they have too little choices on the main course. 

Citrus Chicken with salads. Not oily, love the taste of the citrus sauce, it's perfect. B$10.

Beef sandwich with cheese? Not sure what's the name. 

It's smoked beef. This is good too. Quite filling.

The Vancouver Mocktail. It's sprite + soda + something. Not bad but kinda sweet when it's towards the finish of the drink.

Cappuccino.

Pondok Sari Wangi: Citis Square branch

PSW just had a new branch opened at Citis Square. They have few new dishes. 

Itik Penyet

One of my fav, green chilli! Was wondering why Thanis love it so much, after my first try then I like it!

But I like it with beef, which is only available at the Sengkurong branch. 

Sup tulang. Thumbs up too.

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