BUNG JAGOI - A Hiking Adventure

Haven't been updating my blog for months! Have been feeling really lazy, but our hiking adventure (not my first, but definitely one of the best) two days ago was really worth blogging about.

Bung Jagoi , located in Jagoi ( a hilly area of Bau) is a sandstone hill which measures to about 360 meters high.  There used to a Bidayuh village near to the summit of Bung Jagoi, but as the population grew and the need for more agriculture land increased, many families moved down to the surrounding foothills.

We started our hike at 930am.

It started raining cats and dogs, luckily we found shelter along the way.

The summit! 

Village at the peak. 

It was good hike, but I find it not challenging enough. Looking forward to another hiking adventure (hopefully) soon!

Haji Shariff Cendol @ Seremban

Cendol is one of Malaysian's favorite heat slayer. Thanks to Malaysia’s year-round tropical climate, every day is made just for a bowl of heavenly cendol. The best cendol should have thin, delicate flakes of shaved ice on top of fresh and fragrant coconut milk, the pivotal touch of sweet palm sugar syrup and of course, a generous serving of cendol itself!

One of the best cendol I've tried so far is located at the heart of Seremban- Haji Shariff Cendol.
Haji Shariff’s Cendol is here since 1930’s; used to serve bowls of cendol from the cendol cart and it is now expanded into shop. They even have a new branch located near Mydin mall.

I think my photo's exposure value has been set too high. Dang. 

But trust me, it is too good to be true. It’s showered in fresh, thick coconut milk and piled with sweet palm sugar syrup on top; they join forces to tantalize your taste buds with an irresistibly rich, and sweet aroma.

Aside from cendol, they also have Indian Rojak, which was good too. And cheap!

Forever packed with cendol lovers.

Self service.

This is Rojak Mee. Apportioned with  fat yellow noodles, hardboiled egg, fried bean curd, fried dough fritters, shredded cucumber and sengkuang and finally deluged with sweet and thick spicy peanut sauce.

I personally have a weakness for their fried dough fritters. Okay I am hungry right now. 

Behind the scenes.

So, why the wait?

Address: Haji Shariff’s Cendol

No. 44, Jalan Yam Tuan,

70000 Seremban.

Tel: 016 – 612 8505 

Price Range: $

All You Can Eat Steamboat & Grill @ Hao Wang Xiang 好旺香

Steamboat! The practice of cooking raw food in a pot of boiling soup and the cooked food is eaten with different sauces. This one of a kind communal dining indirectly promotes fellowship among diners as it usually take a long time where diners can interact and socialise while sharing food in a joyous atmosphere. Well I just had a very enjoyable steamboat and grill experience with a bunch of friends last night! 

Look at those treasures waving at you. 

Haowangxiang, located in the center of Batu Pahat town. 

Still a little early. 

Discussing over the kind of broth they want.  Tomyam? Bak Kut Teh? 

A bed of seafood.  

So many choices of sauce to satisfy your penchant for spice. 

Marinated lamb, pork chop,  chicken breast strips, liver, bacon, chicken wings..... And the list goes on. 

Frozen goodness. 

Lucky I'm not a vegan. 

Stranger in frame. 

They have ice cream tubs and pops too!  

Seafood.  

Table setting. 

Let's get started! 

OMG look at that crayfish! 

Hungry wolves.

Gan found himself a new talent. Frying chicken. 

Gan and his golden chicken wings.  

You can't miss it. 

Us and our flashy smiles. Not to forget our happy tummies.  

Facepalm. 

It was a happy get together with the bunch, and I realized that we only have less than two years left together. (sobs)
I sincerely hope that our friendship lasts a lifetime.

Address: 

1. 34, Jalan Flora Utama 8, Taman Sri Jaya, 83000 Batu 
2. Pahat, Johor
3. 
   Tel : 017-260 6884

Price : RM 25.80 for adults. 

RM 8.80/15.80 for kids. 

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Today is short indeed, hurray.

Coffee In Loft 閣樓咖啡

Throwback to two weeks ago, when Wen, Gan and I went on a cafe hopping adventure by bus. It was an impromptu afternoon coffee as we initially wanted to just grab a bowl of wantan noodles nearby, but the sudden kick for caffeine evoked us to settle down for coffee.

Their signboard

Wen and I shared a cup of cappucino. RM 7.9
One-third espresso, one-third steamed milk, and one third foamed milk. Heavenly.

Framed paintings on the wall

Barista

They have reaaaallllly nice wall paintings you should just go and see it for yourself!

Cakes and desserts. Didn't get to try them maybe next time.

Oh there's Wen and Gan

Address: 43,Jalan Flora Utama 8,Taman Flora Utama

Batu Pahat

Tel: 012-7097064 / 017-7696852

Opening Hours: 12:00 - 21:00

Price Range: $$