Happy Chinese New Rabbit Year !~

As we are now fully in the festive mood of welcoming the Rabbit hopping in, let us enjoy the celebrations (and the holidays as well!)






Wishing all of Food Diary of A Pickyeater aka Christy's readers a very HAPPY and PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR!~
May your luck, joy and prosperity come in leaps and bounds!



GONG HEI FATT CHOY!~

Buffets @ Avilion, Port Dickson (Day)

This was during a company's workshop cum conference and teambuilding in December; the buffets were all provided by the Avilion Resort as part of the corporate package.
This post will be more of a photography journey =)

The Ballroom, View from the balcony




View of Buffet


Salads


Laksa (DIY)


Soups


Main courses






Desserts








Honestly, the food was not as good as I would've thought; probably because our conference took too long and by the time we had lunch, the food had gotten cold.

Anyway, I spotted this cute little preserved thing, and was wondering, whether anyone can tell me the name of this? (on the left) =)

Grilled garoupa @ Souled Out

I had a belated birthday treat when I was in KL; thanks to a colleague!
We had lunch at Souled Out in Hartamas; this is probably my first time here despite hearing about this place so many times from all the KL folks who love to hang out at this cool place.

I didn't really take photos of this place as I think everyone knows this place pretty well.

Service was prompt and really excellent here; it definitely made a very good first impression.

We were recommended this Tofu Puffs (RM12) by the server who took our orders; it seemed that this was the specialty here.

The tofu puffs were delightfully crispy and soft at the same time; as it was just hot from the wok.
The tofu were stuffed with prawns, vegetables and mushrooms; and it is pretty much like spring rolls; just with a different exterior.

It was really delicious; and unique, making one reach for a second helping as one is simply not enough! ;)

Fried Beef noodles at RM14 was a huge plate of flat rice noodles; also known as Hor Fun served in thick egg and starch gravy with ginger and spring onion, and of course, beef slices.


Grilled garoupa fish (RM28) was definitely my order; as I am a fan of the succulent and smooth texture of the fish and this definitely did not disappoint me!

It is hard to find a place that can serve good grilled fish; especially when they use naturally smooth textured fish like garoupa.
I loved it, and it was good with every single bite.
Highly recommended!~

I only ordered Sky juice initially but I was tempted with this unique and enticing drink.
Dragonfly is their signature drink; a mix of fresh red dragon fruit, watermelon, strawberry puree, Monin lychee syrup, fresh lemon juice and garnished with a wedge of dragon fruit (from the menu!).

Refreshing and sensational, I did not regret paying RM13 for this drink!~

The food here is really good, albeit the slightly steeper prices but the food are served hot and fresh from the kitchen!
We could still see it smokin' hot!~

For the service and food, it is really worth a visit! (No, this is not a paid post nor am I working for them :)