Wagyu Dojo omakase

 During the CNY week, we managed to slot in a day for a beef omakase at Wagyu Dojo.

Their concept is for customers to try the entire parts of a wagyu beef. We normally eat ribeye, sirloin and the famous parts in normal restaurants. But here, we get to try each parts and each parts taste differently of a wagyu. You definitely cannot finish the entire wagyu in one seating (cholesterol alert!) and also due to the time limit of 2 hours. You will need 2-3 seatings to finish all the parts.

I ate so many parts and couldn't remember which is what so these pictures are for remembrance here.

We started with Uchibara.

In a bowl of salad.

Then came Chuck Eye Log & Ninoude.

As you can see, the chef gave us 2 portion of each meat per person. At this point, I knew I may not even be able to finish the entire 2 hours because it can be very filling very fast. If he gave 1 portion of meat would be just nice for me I think. But due to his generous portion, I think this omakase was very worth it and value for money.

Uchimomo & Katasankaku.

The chef did everything in front of us- like a true omakase style.

Katarosu.

Then there's beef soup to refresh our palate.

Uwamisuji & Zabuton.

Tongue, Tatebara & Harami.

Cooked in beef curry.

Yuzu drink to cleanse the palate.

Tongue.

Coupled with Kombu Salt. This was my favourite combo!

Also another fave- with caviar!

Wagyu Sando.

Misuji- my favourite part since I had it at Yakiniku Great.

Melts in your mouth.

Vanilla ice cream made with beef fat.

That was all I could stomach for the entire course. In fact, I almost couldn't take any more meat already but luckily the last push was Misuji which he kept the best for last.

For RM388, we think it is very worth it. It is one of the cheapest wagyu omakase thus far. We may come back to try the rest of the parts to finish the diagram haahaha. The limitation is that it could only sit 8 people and we booked 1 month in advance because it sells out very fast.

The entire experience was fun because the chef explained each part and it was quite educational. We definitely learnt a lot about wagyu these days after going for a few omakase. Some parts are definitely tougher like the tongue and some real tough ones, you need to cook in broth or be made into curry like the Shank. And then the best ones are the ones that melt in your mouth =)

Book your slots early!

Wagyu Dojo

48 Komplek Bandar Park Jalan Mega Mendung,

off Jln Klang Lama, Old Klang Road, 

58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Japan Crate- a bit of Japan at your doorstep

Japan is well known for its distinctive Japan made snacks. And now, you don't even need to leave your house to eat Japanese food or be culturally connected to Japan. Thanks to Japan Crate, you can now get a monthly assortment of Japanese sweets delivered right to your doorstep!

The snack culture in Japan is interestingly unique in its own right, so Japan Crate strives to bring the best Japanese snacks and candies to the world. Try everything from Japan-exclusive Kit Kats to DIY candy kits, rare drinks, and more! Get a Japanese snack crate containing irresistibly tasty and uniquely Japanese treats and share them with your loved ones or keep them all to yourself—no judgment!

Japan Crate includes 18 to 20 full-size candy and snacks, a Japan-exclusive drink, a monthly bonus item, and a booklet featuring translations, fun facts, and more! Each month, each box is thoughtfully picked out to match the season or theme to bring you only the most exclusive Japanese candies and popular Japanese snacks.

I received the Christmas box in the month of December and the box was so festive looking! When I opened, I was surprised with the amount of snacks that could fit in it!

That's me genuinely happy with all the snacks received. I was not the only happy one- my husband, family & friends were excited too because they get to share these Japanese snacks which may not be available in Malaysia.

There were so many snacks to choose from but these are some of my favourites:

Karamucho Spicy Sticks.

We munched and finished this in one movie LOL! It was that addictive- with a little spice, salt & seaweed flavour.

This Diamond Ring Candy was superrr cute!

There is a ring shape so you can wear on your finger and lick the lollipop HAHA. It is cola flavoured which is really my favourite candy flavour and it was so fun!

Champagne Cider Gummy. 

I brought it to an open house with my friends and each took one and it was gone in seconds. It was chewy and yummy.

This is my favourite school candy! In Malaysia, of course it's a different brand but to be able to reminisce those school days with this Pachi Pachi Cola popping candy was so exciting especially to hear the cracking sounds in the mouth =)

Argghh! I've been wanting to try this Kit Kat Chestnut flavour after seeing it went viral in TikTok and finally managed to try it. It came with the entire bag with 10 mini bars as a bonus item for the Christmas box (super generous I must say!). The combination of sweet white chocolate and delicate chestnut cream was the perfect combo and once again, it finished within seconds with my friends hahaha

This cute Tokyo Revengers Coffee with anime characters on it had me thinking twice to open it so that it can remain as a cute item in my fridge hahaha...The milky rice cafe au lait drink was really yummy especially after refrigerating and my husband gulped so fast after opening >.<

This Candy Cane Stick was so cute, it was a highlight among young cousins when I shared this with them. It is filled with chocolate candies and was a favourite among young and old. 

This Puku Puku Tai Lemon fish shaped snack was surprisingly good. It's like a waffle with a hint of lemon.

There were random snacks included in the box as well such as fruit gummies which were sourishly yummy among the sweets. There's also a strawberry candy and chewing gum and mini milk pot candy plus green tea mochi!

And out of all the cute snacks, this was quite a surprise when I opened it. Turned out that it was a roll of sour apple candy which was what I love to eat when I was young. Only the Malaysian version comes with a lot of sour or sugary powder and this was plain sour apple which was perfect and not messy to eat. 

One thing I can say about this snack box- nostalgia. I loved snacking as a kid and when I got older, I kinda stopped and then this huge box of candies made all the memories come back. Plus, I get to share with family & friends and that's what the festive season is all about. To see people around me happily snacking, makes me happy =)

How much you ask?

US$49.95 - month to month

US$47.95 - 3 month prepay (you save $6!)

US$46.95 - 6 month prepay (you save $18!)

US$45.79 - 12 month prepay (you save $49.95!)

Japan Crate is available with FREE SHIPPING worldwide! Once you've placed your order online, processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days. Try Japan Crate right away if you're looking for something unique and bizarre and want to learn more about Japanese culture. There aren't many things more thrilling than waiting for a mystery gift to arrive and each one with Japan Crate will definitely not disappoint.

Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang

We took a short break of 3 nights to Kota Kinabalu after Christmas to chill & relax before the New Year. I have been to Kota Kinabalu before but for a relative's wedding so I didn't explore at that time. This time, after hearing so much about Kundasang, we decided to see what's all the rave about hahaha

Due to the festive season, I couldn't get a room at Kundasang. So we stayed at Kota Kinabalu. We rented a car at the airport and took a 10 minute short drive to our hotel. We stayed at The Pacific Sutera Hotel.

This was our room's view- the golf course.

They were having some end year promo and our room only costed us RM200 per night hehe. They even upgraded us to a Club room.

Huge bathtub.

Comfy bed in a big room.

Service wise could be improved but hey, for RM200, I have nothing much to complain about.

Nearby, around 10 minutes, there's KK Waterfront and the Filipino market where we had dinner.

The seafood in KK are really cheap!!

My 2 Kam Heong crab for only RM48! Oh My, super cheap and delicious.

The next day, we hired a private car with driver to drive us to Kundasang. It was a 2 and a half hour's ride. The road was bumpy and quite jam. It was definitely a good decision to hire a driver because it would be too tiring to drive up and down within a day with that kind of road plus the mist towards the evening.

Most restaurants weren't opened yet when we arrived. So we just chose to eat at Puteri Nabalu where they only had economy rice. But the view was amazing. You can sit at the patio and enjoy this view.

Then, we went to hunt for Rafflesia. This is by luck. If it's blooming season, you get to see the Rafflesia. We were considered lucky!

We went to Adenna Rafflesia Garden. RM20 per pax.

Rafflesia takes 15 months from a seed as small as a longan seed to bloom into a bud this big.

From the bud, it takes 5-7 days to bloom into the biggest flower in the world. This is Day 2 of bloom.

Day 4 of bloom.

Day 5 of bloom.

Day 7 of bloom. Almost going to die already.

Day 9 of bloom. Died.

It dies so fast hence why it is so rare to see a Rafflesia.

Then on the way to Desa Dairy Farm, we stopped by this bus cafe which was so cool.

There's even a slide. The whole concept was really nice.

Then we went on our way to see cows hahaha

The view at Desa Dairy Farm.

Mini New Zealand.

It's supposedly a cow milking view but it's done by machine so we couldn't see much.

Had their gelato which was good.

Milk was well, milk hahaha

Then, we went to Kinabalu Park and hiked a short Bukit Tupai trail.

While we were coming down, it turned very misty and by the time our driver drove us back, it started to be low visibility due to the mist and rained. So I think hiking during the morning would be best.

We managed to stop by and eat Sinalau Bakas Babi Hutan...yummss! Must try!

The next day we ate at Kedai Kopi Nyuk Pau Menggatal.

This is probably the best beef noodles we ever had! The broth was on point and the beef were super smooth and tender it melts in your mouth kind. MUST TRY!

Then, we drove to Mari Mari Cultural Village.

It's very educational and even for Malaysians like us, we felt like we didn't really know Sabah and its ethnicities at all. It's a must visit to know a little more about Sabahan's culture.

We visited some longhouses replica.

Ate some of their ethnicities' delicacies.

Saw performances.

Love their bamboo dance. Super talented!

Then, we had hi-tea. We had a lot of fun learning about their culture =)

After that, we wanted to try more Sabah's food so we stopped by Teck Kee restaurant for Mee Tuaran.

It's like indomie goreng but the noodles are more springy. Very yummy.

At night, we tried the highly raved Little Italy in KK town. They make their own pasta and there's a vast variety of pasta and sauces to choose from. You can customise your fave pasta to go with your fave sauce.

We chose Fettucine Chilli with Arrabiatassima sauce. We preferred it to be more spicy though but overall the pasta was al dente and I think this pasta can fight Natalina in KLCC.

The next day before going back, we stopped by Kedai Restoran Kuo Man, Sunny Garden for fish slice noodles. However, they have sold out at 12pm >.< So we tried their second best which is the beef noodles.

The beef was also very tender, in fact more tender than the Menggatal shop but their broth is not as good. Overall, Sabah really make good beef noodles. 

We had a good trip exploring KK and Kundasang. It was short but sweet =)