A Day in KL: Acme Bar & Coffee

So I'm just gonna put the same title as my video on Youtube.
But with the extension "Acme Bar & Coffee" because that's the highlight of this post.
So, it's gonna be somewhat a food review blog post.
If you have seen the video, you might that I went to KL for a day to buy some stuff.
Those "stuff" is important to me kayyy...
So don't yall think that I'm that crazy to spend my money travelling all the way there to get unimportant things. hahaha

Anyway,

As many of my blog posts, this post will be full of food. So it's a warning to you, it's not a good idea if you're reading this at midnight ;)

I feel like I have no idea where to start so I'm just gonna skip to the food I had and the snacks I bring back with me.

So I found this Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart while I was looking for my stuff.
The hype of Baked Cheese Tart is real dude. It's literally everywhere...
Anyway, for a second I really thought it's the same one as the one in Singapore.
Which is not.
The one in Singapore is called BAKE (i guess).
However, I feel like there's not a huge a difference between those two.
In fact, I have no idea what the difference is.
Both have the same crumbly base and fluffly cheese filling.
It's really safe for me to say that I'm not into those baked-cheese-tart-hype.

Next up is this super delicious Pandan Coconut Muffin with Kaya filling.
It's soooooo good.
It's a tad sweet but it's okay.
The Pandan aroma doesn't taste like those fake pandan extract, the kaya filling is uberly sweet but it's fine, and there's a hint of coconut which takes this muffin to the next level.
If you came across Starbucks in Malaysia (not sure if it's available in other countries), you should really give it a try.

It's not a surprise that my trip wouldn't be complete without a LlaoLlao's Sanum.
However, I was a bit upset that they were out of the chocolate muesli that I adore.
I feel that the yoghurt and all were kinda ordinary without the muesli.
I WANT MY MUESLI :(((((

Stuff I bought:



Pringles Tortilla Corn Chips (Spicy Green Pepper)
If you have tried the Herr's Jalapeno Poppers flavored Cheese Curls, this has almost the same spicy taste. It's mild but not too mild that you couldn't feel the heat. The heat is there.
The only downside is that I feel like the chips are overly salted.


Herr's Bacon Cheddar flavored Cheese Curls
Haven't tried it yet but will do soon and will definitely update it here and probably on my social media. So stay tune!


Garret Popcorn
I'm sorry. I just realized that the picture is blur and I have eaten the whole bag. LOL
This is the caramel and cheese ones. I love to have a mixture of salty and sweet so that I won't have a sick feeling in the end.

Lavender's Custard Mooncake 
(No photo because I have eaten all of it before I take one hahaha) 
THE BEST ONE EVER.
If you never had a Custard Mooncake before, YOU ARE MISSING OUT SOMETHING GOOD.
I have fallen for it since the first time I saw it few years ago and no doubt, it's still the best one I've ever had.

Last but not least,
THE HIGHLIGHT

ACME BAR & COFFEE (ABC)

This cafe is by far my most favourite place in KL.
I love the environment as well as the food.
It has a very relaxing feel yet very classy.
I prefer to sit outdoor cause it doesn't feel like you're in KL.
Even though it's outside, it's not as hot as you think it is. The hotness level is bearable cause they have aircon under the seats. Thus it leaves you with a cooling sensation.

The food is a bit on the pricey side but it's worth every penny.
So far, I haven't had a dish that I hate.
However, I have one the very least favourite which is the infamous Sizzling Brownies.
Yeap. They are known for it and I dislike it. Why? Cause I don't like the taste of the burnt chocolate sauce. It literally ruins the whole dish.
But it's the matter of preferences. A lot of people love it. Most of my friends love it, too.

One thing that makes them special is the seasonal menu. They have these few dishes that change as the season goes. So I always like to try them out whenever I can. And the time I went was Summer.

My most favourite snack from ABC is the Fried Mash Potato Balls.
It's stuffed with cheese and the appetizer is served with sriracha sauce which is super good. The balls are well seasoned and the dipping sauce has a hint of heat to it. SOOOO GOOODDDD!


The next favourite is their Nachos Trio Condimento.
It's served  with pea mint hummus & crab meat, smoked onion chutney, and spicy beef chorizo.
My most favourite one is the spicy beef chorizo. It tastes like "rendang" which is an Indonesian dish that is DA BOMB. If you never had rendang before, be sure to put that onto your list when you visit Indonesia.
I absolutely hate the hummus. I think I just hate hummus. Plus there's mint in it. I hate almost everything with mint, except for Mojito. lol

If you are really hungry or just a big eater or it's your first time here and you have no idea what entree you should order, try the Mac & Cheese Hot Dog.
It's heaven in your mouth.
I personally hate sausages. I hate everything processed except for chips.
However, this one is an exceptional. It has a jumbo chicken sausage on a bun which is topped with creamy mac & cheese and with a side of shoestring fries.
I tried the Mac & Cheese before and honestly I couldn't really have much of it. It's just too rich and heavy for me. But when it's served on top of a hot dog, your tummy is going to thank you later.


Moving on to desserts. The last visit I tried their Lime Truffle Pie.
It has a cookie crumb base, lime cream, and roasted coconut flakes topping.
First and foremost, I don't taste the truffle at all. Which is a good thing, for me anyway, cause I dislike truffle.
The crumb base is very crumbly and tasty and the lime cream is terrific.
However, I hate roasted coconut flakes, thus, I would always spit it out whenever I had it in my mouth. lol.
One of the saddest thing is they served it with over whipped cream. Not sure if it's store bought or house made. But it's over whipped, which is not so great.
Since I'm not a big fan of cream, it don't bother me that much. It's just the appearance that bothers me. hahaha


Apart from the desserts they listed on the menu, they also have selection of cakes available on the bartender side.
Like the one above is... I can't remember the name lol. It was ordered by a friend of mine.
the sponge is in unknown flavour, has the texture of Japanese cheese cake. and the red top is dragon fruit gelee. it's garnish with mini eclair which i have no idea what the inside is. HAHAHA What a description. It tastes good though.

Anyway, I've had several cakes but my most favourite one is their Chocolate Raspberry.
I believe it's made with dark chocolate cause as I remember it being not overly sweet. And that raspberry gives it a bit of tang which I love.
I love sour food. If you don't, you might probably skip this one and opt for something else.
Most of their cakes taste okay. I've never really had anything that I dislike, so that's a good sign. hahaha

One thing to remember is to call for reservation if you're planning to go on weekend cause it'll be packed.

Here's some pics I took with my best companions <3

We've come to the end of this post and I have nothing else to say except Thank you for reading and I shall see you in my next post! xx Julia

Graduation + KL Life

On 28th May 2016, I finally graduated and well, completed my Diploma.

Always wanted a Stitch with a graduation hat!! Thanks brother, mom, and dad!

seems like my brother read mind.

 After 2 years of torture, I finally completed my Diploma.

Well, it's not really a torture, I was just exaggerating.

My college years were fun actually.

Yes, it sucks that I didn't get to do what I'm passionate about but I did get to go abroad alone and when you're alone... No one is in charge of yourself MUAHAHAHAHAHA

Anyway, I get this question a lot, like A LOT.

"What am I major in?"

And the answer is, *drum rolls*

Diploma in Mass Communication.

Yeap, don't ask me what's that. I have no idea. LOL

Google it yourself people. Mr. Google has everything you need to know.

As I said earlier, I didn't get to do what I'm passionate about.

I like baking, wait, lemme rephrase that, I LOVE BAKING.

My mom, was being a very unsupportive mom, said that doing Patisserie and all those stuff "isn't important". So, instead of going to culinary school, I ended up taking Mass Communication, majoring in Public Relations.

Nevertheless, I would like to thank my parents and brother for supporting me studying abroad and well, you know all that sayings, without them, I wouldn't be able to be there that day wearing the robe.

My take out from experience is that ALWAYS, i repeat, ALWAYS do what you're passionate about.

Follow your dream. Chase it.

It's not only that it's easier for yourself to keep up with the lessons, but also you get to enjoy the college years, and when you're learning what you love, you'll find yourself learning even more outside of class. 

Honestly, studying Mass Communication wasn't a struggle for me. I dislike it, but I had to try to enjoy it somehow. 

I'm very thankful that I had the friendliest classmates ever. I feel very welcomed and it was rather easy for me to blend in. Most people actually thought I was local hahahaha

Troublejojes came with these! Thanks guys xoxo
Fyi, I requested Febby a graduation balloon months ago LOL and there it is.

Anyway, I was asked few times "how was it living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?"

Well, honestly, it was great. 

I didn't feel like it was a major change living there.

Maybe it's because Indonesia's and Malaysia's culture are quite the same and the language is pretty similar. So if you don't speak a fluent English, mixing with a little bit of Bahasa Indonesia is the clue.

And how's the living cost? 

It's pretty much the same actually. Some things can be slightly more expensive, some things can be slightly cheaper. 

How did I travel around KL?

If I were to go to Sunway Pyramid, which is the nearest mall to Taylor's University, I would take the bus. That is only if my time matches the schedule. You know, there were times when I need to be quick so I can't wait for the bus. So what's next? Taxi. Yeap. I travel by taxi. I don't know how to take the bus nor the KTM from Subang to KL.

You must be thinking. "girl, you're spending a lot."

Well, not really. If you're travelling with a group or a couple of friends, and you split the fare, it's not THAT expensive. And now, there are Uber and GrabCar which is relatively cheaper than the normal budget taxi.

Another way of travelling around KL is to rent a car. Yes, RM100/day for a Myvi is acceptable and very convenient for you to travel around. Of course, you need to pump the fuel yourself and you still need to pay the toll as well as parking fees, but if you're going to lots of places within 24 hours, it's really worth it. 

How's the food?

If you're a sucker for spicy food, I must say that you're very likely to suffer LOL

No, I'm not kidding. I have a friend who brings ABC Chilli Sauce to everywhere. HAHAHA

If you see the brand "Heinz", it's actually not bad and pretty similar to ABC, but not as spicy.

I actually really miss the food in KL. Why? Because there are so so so many brunch places, good burgers, pastas, and DESSERTS. OH DAMNNN (I'm literally hungry right now T-T)

If you're a food lover, you must know the places to eat good food from Mr. Google. But I really prefer Foursquare when looking for places to go because it tells the customers' review as well as ratings.

Do you find yourself spending a lot?

Nope. I manage my finance real' good. 

Okay, it didn't happen during the first few months, but um, it happens to everyone okay...

So, it's fine if you're spending a lot for the first few months because self-control button isn't really switched on. heehehe

I think that's all right? Hope you find this post helpful.

I posted a post on Study Abroad Tips about a month ago. If you've missed that one, you can read it up for more information.

If you have any other questions or thoughts, just comment down here or you may ask through ask.fm.

Thank you for reading and I shall see you in my next post, xx Julia.

DITS Malaysia

I know it has been months since the happening, but I feel like I have to share this experience with all of you. 

So, months ago, September 9th to be exact, I got the chance to experience Dinner in the Sky. I found out about it a month before (August) from the ads on Youtube and I was attracted to it right away. I googled and checked on the website. It was expensiveeeeeeeeeee but I would go for it anyway. Simply because it's a one-time experience. Dining open-space at 45-50 meters above ground... Who doesn't want that?!

However, I was quite disappointed when I found out that all the seats were sold out. But they said that they might have it again so all we need to do is to leave our email. So, with high hope, I leave my email. Few days or a week later, I received an email that they will be back next month due to high demand. Within that second, I called my boyfriend and asked him to come for it.

One thing that I had in mind was what happened if it rains? Can you imagine how sad I would be? And another thing was that, from August to September, it was hazy months. So considering that this is outdoor and up in the sky event, what’s worse than eating in a hazy condition?

Long story short, on the 9^th of September, the haze wasn’t so bad. It didn’t rain either. Lucky me? Hahaha

The 4-course dinner started with cold tomato and watermelon soup (if I’m not mistaken). And honestly, I hate it. I absolutely hate it. Not a big fan of soup and a cold soup doesn’t change that either.

The next one is beetroot salad with feta cheese (I guess…). I’m so bad at describing food lol. This one is just nice. I like it :9 The sweetness of the beetroot is cut by the saltiness from the cheese.

And then it went on with the main course. I had the chicken one and my boyfriend had the beef steak one.

The chicken is tasteless (it needs a serious seasoning!!) and rather cold (cold chicken? Omg…) However, the steak is quite good though.

Last is the dessert, which in fact is the best of all. I’m not saying this because I’m a dessert freak, but it’s the truth. The dessert is chocolate caramel tart. It’s a bit too sweet, but who cares? :p

BUT! I didn’t get to eat all of it :( because it was about time to go down. How sad is that? Best one, but the left one.

So that concludes all the 4-course dinner and probably the one question that pops to your mind is “Does it worth the price?”. For me, it does. But will I ever go for another round? The answer is No. 

This kind of thing worth trying, but I will not go for another one unless:

1. If it’s at somewhere with a very stunning view and, 

2. If I heard that they have changed their food quality. 

Because what I had experienced is bad food quality but great service and environment. So practically we paid for its view, service, and environment; although the view was only the twin tower… Plus, we seem pretty low when compared to the twin tower. Lol. I do wish that we could go higher :p Like seriously, it wasn’t high enough for me ;’D

So if you had never experienced this kind of thing before, thus I really recommend you to try at least once in a lifetime, so that you’ll know how does like to eat 50 meters above ground.

Unfortunately, they move from place to place and I don’t know when they’ll be back to Malaysia. So in order to know where they’re heading to next, you can simply check it on their website http://dinnerinthesky.com/

So that’s all for now, I hope you enjoy reading this post and I’ll see you in my next one! (More posts coming soon!) xx Julia.