Couple Vacation Photography Malaysia - by Flame Photography Studio

Just to share with you lovely people out there about our Personal Vacation Photography that we did recently. This time, was a couple. And they requested for a casual romantic photography session around iconic places in Kuala Lumpur. No problem and we planned their photography session accordingly.

A lovely couple all the way from Mauritius. 

Couple portrait photo session at Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC)

Next we went to the iconic Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) where Malaysian celebrated their independence day.

Included in the our photography spot itinerary is to visit Petaling Street for a street photography style couple portraits and a more casual photography session. That is the first time they tested the "Air Mata Kucing" drink which is "Longan Water". Nonetheless they loved it. Cold and refreshing.

Strolling along Petaling Streets. Got tons of great natural casual shots here along the way.

It wont be complete without some souvenir shopping.  Kuala Lumpur themed Key Chain or Fridge Magnets at 5 for RM20.00

Overall it was an enjoyable photography session. Weather was good and things was smooth. We introduced our clients to use Grab Car apps here in Kuala Lumpur to get around the city. There was one point that the couple was hungry and we tried to get them to try our "Nasi Lemak" which is our local favorite food. But unfortunately it was the month of ramathan and all of the Malay shops that usually sells good "Nasi Lemak" was closed. Too bad.

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Its Durian Season again here in Malaysia

During this Durian season here in Malaysia. You can't help but notice the numerous durian stall scattering around especially along the side of the roads.

These stalls sell various types of durians from "kampung durain" (Village Durian) to the D24 and also to the extremely expensive and in my oppinion, over rated Musang King durian.

The most economical ones are those kampung durains. Price from RM15 for 2 small ones to around RM30 to 2 big ones. Well, it doesn't mean that those cheap durians will be crap. Not most of them. In fact, if you are lucky, you can find some good ones. And usually when they say kampung duraisn, it imply means that it is not identified and grows wildly in the jungle. 

What to look for when trying our your first durian during you visit here in Malaysia.

The main thing you should do first is to identify the type of durian and also the price per kilo or per fruit. Be aware that durians can cost about RM80 to RM180 per kilo depending on the type and also depending on whether the seller wants to suck a quick cash from you.

We recommend getting something like the D24 durian at around RM15 to RM28 per kilo depenfing on vendor and supply. The D24 is one of the most popular among durians for its not so hefty price. You can also try those cheap 2 for RM20 or 3 for RM20 typr of Kampung Durians. The only thing about kampung durian is that you are playing by luck. Some taste sweet and some bitter. Some even taste exactly like whisky. And if you are lucky, you will get it with all those flavors combined.

Or, if you want the best, according to the vendors. You can go for the Musang King Durian at around RM80 to RM120 per kilo depending on vendors. Do note that an average durian size will be around 1+ kilo.

After you have decided on which type of durian you fancy, it is highly recommended that you ask the vendor to cut open the fruit and you need to poke inner fruit with your finger and what you want is a mushy creamy texture and not a hard and dry texture. Reject it if you come across one that is dry and hard.

Its also highly recommend to eat it on the spot in the stall. Most stall prepare some tables and chairs for customers to enjoy it there. Note that most of the hotels and indoor venues does not allow durians.

That's it. These are the few tips that we can think of for your durian eating experience during your visit here in Malaysia.

Read more at: http://flamevacationphoto.blogspot.my/2017/08/whats-up-with-durian-in-malaysia.html

Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....

Would you like to try what is like to experience what a good durian taste like? Or how about getting your durian eating experience and moments recorded and photographed? Feel free to click the link below.....

Do you know you can actually hire your very own personal vacation photographer to capture your holiday adventure here in Malaysia? Click HERE for more info.

Things you should know about Nasi Lemak here in Malaysia

Nasi Lemak is no doubt one of the most well known Malaysia food that one must try. There are different types and version of the Nasi Lemak but more unless the presentation, is almost the same.

Usually the most basic nasi lemak or nasi lemak biasa in Malay is served with sambal, hard boiled egg, fried anchovies (Ikan Biulis in Malay) and fried peanuts, and cucumber all wrapped in a sheet of banana leaf.

^ Plain Nasi Lemak or Basic Nasi Lemak (Nasi Lemak Biasa)

Then you have a choice of adding fried chicken, sambal squid (Sambal Sotong in Malays), Rendang beef or lamb, curry chicken, fried fish and others.

^ Nyonya Style Nasi Lemak with curry chicken

^ Not sure what exactly but seem to be Chinese Style Nasi Lemak with Rendang Chicken

^ Johor style Nasi Lemak with fried chicken drum stick and sweet sambal.

Different places will will have their own style and taste. Especially the sambal. Some place will tend to make it sweet and spicy. Some will be more on the sour side. And if you fancy wild boar curry, you will be lucky to find it here at Dataran C180 Cheras Balakong. Only available on weekends.

^ Chinese Nasi Lemak stall at Dataran C180 Cheras Balakong 

So the next time ou visit Malaysia, be sure to try out the muslim version of the Nasi Lemak and also the Chinese version of the nasi lemak. Both have their special distinctive taste and specialties.

Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....

Would you like to try what is like to experience what a good Nasi Lemak taste like? Or how about getting your dining experience and moments recorded and photographed? Feel free to click the link below.....

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Banana Leaf Lunch at Cheras Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

What is better than having your curry and rice with some other side dishes served in a large piece of banana leaf.

Banana leaf rice is a famous Indian cuisine found mostly in Indian Restaurant. It usually come with 3 side dishes of mostly vegetable. Diner get to choose their main dishes of Curry Chicken, Fried Chicken, Fried Fish, usually "ikan Kembong" or mackerel slice "ikan Tenggiri", Fried Squid and many others.

If you do try our banana leaf here rice in Malaysia, please don't be supprise of they are no the same. Different states and place might have their own version of the banana leaf rice. One of the popular ones can be found in Jalan Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur and many more.

With the steaming hot rice and curry, it brings out the favor and aroma of the banana leaf.

^ Side dishes that comes with the set. 

^ Al nice bowl of Curry Mutton. 

Be sure to try it out the next time you visit Malaysia.

Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....

Would you like to try what is like to experience what a good banana leaf rice taste like? Or how about getting your dining experience and moments recorded and photographed? Feel free to click the link below.....

Do you know you can actually hire your very own personal vacation photographer to capture your holiday adventure here in Malaysia? Click HERE for more info.

What's up with Durian in Malaysia

28th August 2017 - Its Durian season again here in Malaysia. The fruit that either you hate it, or you love it. 

Some said it smells like heaven, and some said it smells like rotten fish. And it gets worst when you realize that it has a creamy, mushy, watery texture as soon as you put it inside your mouth. Especially when it actually looks like, hmm you know what.

During this season here in Malaysia, you can see Durian stalls scatter along the road side especially near housing areas and country side roads.

If its your first time trying our on tasting a durianw,

these are the few tips on trying these thorny "king of the fruits"

^ First. ASK how much is the price per kilo for the type of durians. Especially if you are a foreigner, the vendors might just get the most expensive type and happily charge you heavenly price like no body's business.

There are tons of species and types of durian out there. Few of the common ones raging from the cheaper "Durian Kampung" Village Durians, D24, D101, Red Prawn " Udang Merah" or better know by the Chinese as "hung har" and "Musang King" better know by the Chinese durian vendors as "Mou San Wong" being the most premium and one of the most expensive durian out there. Price ranging from RM6 - RM8 per kilo or 3 for RM20 for "Durian Kampung". And about RM15 - RM30 per kilo for durians like the D24 or D101, And yes, when they weigh, they weigh the bloody shell as well. Do aspect an average durian to weight around 2+kg per durian.

 ^ Next is to ask the vendor to open a window in the durian on the spot before being weigh and test it by poking your finger into the "meat" itself. What you are looking for is soft, mushy, creamy texture. If its hard like as a potato, reject it and ask to open another one.

Once its weight, most stall allow you to open and eat there on the spot. Which is a good idea because you can try one first before you start grabing 2 or 3 durians and only to find out that your hated it. Another thing about eating on the spot is recommended because you can complain or exchange the durian if its not up to eatable standard and get it replaced. And also most or I should said all hotels and accommodations here in Malaysia does not allow durians in their venue. 

That's it. These are the few tips that we can think of for your durian eating experience during your visit here in Malaysia.

Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....

Would you like to try what is like to experience what a good durian taste like? Or how about getting your durian eating experience and moments recorded and photographed? Feel free to click the link below.....

Do you know you can actually hire your very own personal vacation photographer to capture your holiday adventure here in Malaysia? Click HERE for more info.

Genting Highlands First World Major Renovation - August 2017

20th August 2017 - Genting Highlands First World Pahang Malaysia. Don't be surprise when the next time you visit Genting Highlands First World Plaza and only to realize that its completely shut down and demolished.

Well, without the main core of attraction and shopping, visitors might be bored to death, you might be wondering. Not really, with the newly build Genting Sky Avenue and the Getning Premium Outlets, visitor can now enjoy even better shopping experience here in Genting Highlands.

With the newly build Sky Way cable car that links Genting Sky Avenue to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. Visitors can access both major shopping center easily and conveniently. Hmm, when is say easily and conveniently, still means you have to wait for a long que. Especially on weekends and public holidays.

New Genting Highlands Sky Way

New Sky Way cable car ride

The view inside the cable car.

Planning you to visit Genting Highlands Pahang Malaysia soon? Feel free to watch these video to see whats happening in Genting Highlands.

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets VLOG 2017

Genting Highlands Trip VLOG Part #1

Genting Highlands Trip VLOG Part #2

Genting Highlands Trip VLOG Part #3

Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....

Do you know you can actually hire your very own personal vacation photographer to capture your holiday adventure here in Malaysia? Click HERE for more info.

Until then, cheers and have a nice day ahead.

Nothing beats a nice plate of hot "Char Kway Teow" - Malaysia

10th March 2017 - Fried Kway Teow. Or better known as "char kway teow" by the locals, is among one of the favorites fried noodle dish for the local Chinese Malaysian . It was such a favorite that the Malays did their own halal version of it as well excluding the pork ingredient.

Truth be told, not every single plate of "char kway teow" is the same. The 2 most common ones are the Penang Fried Kway Teo which are lighter in color and our Klang Valley ones, which are darker in color. Common ingredients such as, prawns, bean sprouts, fish cakes, small claps, egg and others can be found in both variant. Best served on top of the banana leave. Sometime you might even find "char kway teow" with duck egg. Which is not that widely available.

^ KL style Fried kway teow "char kway teow"

^ KL style Fried kway teow "char kway teow"

You might be surprise that the best "char kway teow" out there are not those served in a 5 star restaurant. Good "char kway teow" can be found on some of the rundown old street stall or even in "Pasar Malam" (night market). And the most common place you can find is at the hawker center (Chinese version) or food courts (halal version)

So the next time you visit Malaysia. Don't forget to give "char kway teow" a try. 


Feel free to leave your comments below if you have any questions about traveling to Malaysia.

Do you know you can actually hire your very own personal vacation photographer to capture your holiday adventure here in Malaysia? Click HERE for more info.

Untill then, cheers and have a nice day ahead.