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Burp Kitchen & Bar Tasting Session

Burp Kitchen & Bar Tasting Session
740 Bedok Reservoir Road #01-3165

259 Tanjong Katong Road

Opening Hours:
Tue - Fri: 4pm - 12am,
Sat - Sun: 12pm - 12am,
Closed Mon

https://www.facebook.com/burpkitchen/

This was an invited media review. I did not pay for the meal during the free hosted tasting session.
Attended with representatives from Chubby Botak Koala, Jelly Love Fats, msginginly, The Arctic Star, and Her Pen And Fork.

Honey Lime Paprika Chicken Wings (SGD $12)

The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen

The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen
33 Jalan Dhoby
Johor Bahru
Johor 80000
Malaysia

Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 8am - 8pm

https://www.facebook.com/thereplacementlodgeandkitchen/

Churros With Hazelnut Nutella (MYR RM14.90 / SGD $4.80)

Lavender Confectionery & Bakery

Lavender Confectionery & Bakery
64 Jalan Serampang
Taman Pelangi
Johor Bahru
Johor 80400
Malaysia

Daily 9am - 10pm

45 Jalan Molek
1/29 Taman Molek
Johor Bahru
Johor 81100
Malaysia

Daily 11am - 9pm

http://www.lavender.com.my/

We are a customer of Lavender Confectionery & Bakery, and we paid the standard prices for all items in this review.

Restoran Chua Kee

Restoran Chua Kee
67 Jalan Kacang Panjang
Gelang Patah
Johor Bahru
Johor 81550
Malaysia

Daily 11:30am - 11pm, Closed Alternate Wed

https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g298278-d6681955-Reviews-Restoran_Chua_Kee-Johor_Bahru_Johor_Bahru_District_Johor.html

Black Pepper Crab (MYR RM132 / SGD $43)

Warong Hijau / Warung Pokok Ceri

Warong Hijau / Warung Pokok Ceri
Jalan Inche Besar Zubaidah
Kampung Mahmoddiah
Johor Bahru
Johor 80100
Malaysia

Fri - Sun 8am - 2:30pm, Closed Mon - Thu

GPS: 1.468898, 103.750318

Warong Hijau / Warung Pokok Ceri Meal

Johor Street Food - Part 1

Johor Street Food - Part 1

Johor Street Food is part of the larger tapestry of the cuisine of Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia. This style of Malaysian cuisine is closely similar to that of Singaporean cuisine, albeit with its own character. It's a melting pot of gastronomic influence, largely derived from British, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, and Malay cuisine. Increasingly, they're also influenced by American, French, Italian, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines. The result is a diverse foodscape that is constantly innovating, exciting and surprisingly delightful.

Traditional Breakfast Set

DoubleTree By Hilton

DoubleTree By Hilton
12 Jalan Ngee Heng
Johor Bahru 80000
Johor
Malaysia

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/malaysia/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-johor-bahru-JHBDTDI/index.html

Modern, Comfortable, Convenient Hotel

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Visited: Nov-2016
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 7
Service: 7
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $400 per person.
- $300 Accomodation 3D2N
- $100 Room Service

Nearby Attractions: Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Johor Ancient Temple, Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, Danga Bay Beach, Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni), Johor Weaving Gallery (Galeri Tenun), Skyscape Johor Bahru, Hutan Bandar Johor Bahru, LEGOLAND Malaysia, SEA LIFE Malaysia, Kota Jail, Johor Zoo, Angry Birds Activity Park, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, Desaru Beach, Desaru Fruit Farm, Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm, Putuo Village, Kota Tinggi Firefly Park, Taman Negara Endau-Rompin / Endau-Rompin National Park, Taman Negara Johor Tanjung Piai / Tanjung Piai National Park

Hotel Facilities: Business Centre, Free Wi-Fi, Conference Rooms, Gymnasium, Laundry Service, 3 Restaurants (Makan Kitchen, Tosca Italian Trattoria, The Food Store), Swimming Pool, 2 Lounges (Axis Lounge, Executive Lounge), Cable TV, Doctor On Call, Florist On Call, Vehicle Rental Service, Complimentary Parking, Currency Exchange Service

Hotel Activities: Work Out, Internet Surfing, Meetings, Swimming, Shopping

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Introduction
Located about 20 minutes walk, and 10 minutes drive away from the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) in Johor Bahru, just after the Malaysia Singapore causeway, DoubleTree By Hilton is a modern contemporary, 4-star hotel which emphasizes thoughtfulness in service. Conveniently located near the Johor Bahru City Square mall, the Komtar JBCC mall, and the Meldrum Walk night market; the DoubleTree By Hilton hotel offers comfort, friendly service, and convenience.

Ambience
Ambience at DoubleTree By Hilton is modern, clean, and stylish sleek, offset by eye-catching decor. The spacious, open areas lend a sense of grandeur, while the opulent beige marble, plush carpets, and warm lighting lend a luxurious, sophisticated feel. There is ample natural lighting and good surrounding views, though the hotel looks drab and plain outside. I love the striking modern impressionist artwork that adorn the corridor walls, and the overhead lamps in the conference foyer and lift lobby that resemble birds in flight.

Room
Rooms at DoubleTree By Hilton are clean, well-equipped, and decently sized. We stayed at the 1-bedroom suite, which offered a nice size living room, a bathroom with both standing shower and bathtub, and a bedroom with a king size bed. The bed is comfortable, though I wish the wardrobe were slightly larger. The bathroom and pantry is well stocked, with amenities replenished daily. The living room has ample seating for a whole family, with a mix of comfortable chairs and sofas. The 2 large screen televisions have several cable tv options, and the in-room wifi connection is fast and stable.

Food
Food at DoubleTree By Hilton is mostly provided by the Makan Kitchen, or The Food Store. Generally, food quality and taste here is better than I expected, being slightly above average for most dishes I sampled. The room service dishes, be it Western or Malay (local) dishes, were tasty and well-executed. However, the buffet breakfast was not that great. While they offer a good variety, I find the mass executed dishes to be of poor quality, lacking in flavour or texture. You're better off either ordering room service, or eating elsewhere. The complimentary cookies given to each guest upon check-in is delicious, and a most welcome service.

Service
Service at DoubleTree By Hilton is courteous, professional, and efficient. Our encounters with staff mostly left a good impression, they are attentive and quick at fulfilling requests. Polite as well, offering greetings even if you encounter them along the corridors or in lifts. Generally feel very welcome here. They display good knowledge on the surrounding area, able to offer advice if asked. The only poor service encounter I experienced was actually while checking-in, as I had to wait nearly 1 hour for my room to be ready, on a weekday afternoon. Waste of my time, at least relaxing in the lounge made the wait slightly more bearable.

Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at DoubleTree By Hilton are suitable for business travellers and leisure travellers. They seem to cater more for business travellers and events, as the conference rooms and ballrooms are well equipped and spacious. The usual basic leisure facilities such as a swimming pool and gymnasium are present, while not the best I've seen, it's decent enough. Oddly, they lack activities for families and children. However, this is mitigated due to their convenient location to 2 shopping malls, both of which offer a variety of entertainment options for all ages. I would stay at the DoubleTree By Hilton hotel again if possible.

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