The truth is that I don't cook every day, and I eat my fair share of fast food and instant noodles. And I eat instant noodles not just for the convenience, I love the MSG flavourings and the texture of the noodles =P I am also quite fussy about how my instant noodles are done – they have to be firm and the soup is usually cooked separately because I don't like the waxy water after cooking the noodles. One of my fave brands of instant noodles is Nissin‘s chu qian yi ding (出前一丁).

The noodles are ‘q' (Chinese equivalent to al dente?) to the bite and the sesame oil flavouring is so aromatic. It is used by Hong Kong tea cafes (cha can ting 茶餐订) for their “Gong Zai” noodles (公仔面, gong zai mian). When I was in Hong Kong, I looked forward to waking up in the morning to enjoy this simple dish to s

Bar Picks B.E.D. (Best Entertainment Destination) Arguably Kota Kinabalu's largest dance club, B.E.D.

is located in the heart of the city centre. This noisy establishment has its fair share of locals but is usually brimming with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of KK's colourful nightlife. Patrons swear by the venue's choice of live music and weekends are usually crowded despite the venue's generous-sized dance floor.

It's been 14 years since the first Breadtalk outlet appeared in Singapore and you've had your fair share of their famous Flosss (yes, it's spelled that way) buns that come in both spicy and non-spicy variants. These golden pillows are heaven on earth - you can admit you gobble them up too quickly, disregarding the film of grease that coats your lips each time you sink your teeth into the soft, sweet bun!

Breadtalk's been on a roll locally and overseas - Singaporean founder George Quek would thank you for being such loyal customers of his massive chain of Japanese-inspired boutique bakeries.

We've seen our fair share of pico and pocket projectors here at SlashGear, but recently we've had the pleasure to work with and review one of the most portable and brightest of them all, a pico with an 80 lumen engine -- the AAXA P4 Pico Projector. There are many different uses for a portable projector and whether they are an expensive toy, or a needed accessory is up to you.

Head on down for some pictures and hands-on video of this little projector in action.

Piggy Tail Kuala Lumpur French, Bar, Barbecue, Pub, Fusion, Bistro, Wine Bar Nice atmosphere and the outside seating is comfortable but now they change it to bar table and stool so is more bar likey. Been here 3 times and the food has been good everytime. Try the platter but i think it was specially done for us.

The pasta is al dente. The lamb is so good. And the burger as well. They also serve liquors and some whisky which i never tried like cutty sark.

pasta is on the top of the list of foods we're currently daydreaming about eating while on our Paleo diet. Freshly cooked, al dente noodles slathered in cream sauce with shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top just sounds really good right now, does it not?

Yamabuki in Bangsar. Next, my meal is enlivened with Buta Cheese Katsu Curry Udon (RM25), described in the menu as “soup curry udon with pork and cheese mille-feuille cutlet”.

The thick, almost stew-like broth which is mildly spicy is loaded with terrific al dente noodles. After my teeth sinks through the breaded exterior, it reaches the soft supremely juicy meat in a cheesey haze. Indeed, this is a memorable dish.

Norman Musa Red Chilli Puree This red chilli puree is spicy and sweet, blended with fresh red chillies from Malaysia. Ideal for curries or in a stir fry. Tip: Spice up a simple dish of fried eggs with this puree, serve with coconut rice and fried chicken. No artificial colouring or flavouring.

Halal. Storage Method : Refrigerate once open. Product of Malaysia.

Kaya toast is a well-known snack in Singapore and Malaysia. Kaya toast is prepared with kaya, a topping of sugar, coconut milk and eggs, pandan, and sometimes margarine or butter.

It is generally served on toast, and also sometimes on crackers.This simple dish is the ultimate comfort food for those with a sweet tooth, offering the right mix of crunch and sugar rush.

Hokkien Prawn Mee This simple dish of stir-fried noodles boasts a rich prawn stock that keeps fans coming back for more.