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Best Ice Kacang You've Ever Had

theasianguy777 — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:35:08 +0800

Hi guys, I'm an avid ice kacang fan. Mainly because it's awesome, and also because it's the cheapest awesome-level dessert around.
Do share your go-to places for ice kacang and describe what's so special about it, the price, and the location so we can all go cuba cuba

For me, I have 3 go to ice kacang places. From best to last:

1) Kwong Ah Ice Kacang

This one is just.. like.. wow.. the most amazing ice kacang I've ever had. It's the gula melaka type of ice kacang. The texture of ice is good and fine, taste is very solid and holistic (it's sweet but not like diabetes sweet till jelak). The cendol (on top) is amazing, and all in all, a very balanced ice kacang. Can eat two without getting jelak.

Price: RM5.5
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kwong+Wah...3;4d101.6346311

2) May-May ABC Ais Kacang

It's located nearby the Kepong Baru morning wet market, closed on Thursdays, open on all other days till 6PM. Also gula melaka type of ice kacang. The taste is pretty good, it comes with different types of add-ons (like in picture above can add ice cream). There are a wide range of other types of desserts but I usually only eat the ice kacang.

Price: RM4 (without ice cream)
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/May-May+A...3;4d101.6449935

3) Sri Sinar Bus Stop Mamak

If you're a fan of the sirap bandung type ice kacang, this is it. Personally, I think it's like Sirap Bandung Ice Blended and I absolutely love it. Sometimes they don't have the ingredients to make it though, so be prepared to have make a wasted trip there. I've went there multiple times before over the years only to be told they don't have the ingredients to make ABC (probably finished already that day), so my advice is go earlier. If not mistaken they're open 24 hours. The mamak is opposite row of Restoran Good Taste Mixed Rice, next to the corner lot mamak (there's 2 mamak beside each other).

Price: RM3.5
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Sri...3;4d101.6503619

I've tried a lot of ice kacang before and so far none beats these. But of course, it's according to my taste
Hope to discover more new hidden ice kacang gems!

[WTS]New Jaybird X4 Wireless Sports Earphones

theasianguy777 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:22:36 +0800

Item(s): Jaybird X4 Wireless Sports Earphones (Black)

Product Description: Full original package included. IPX7 Waterproof earphones. This was just officially launched in Malaysia on 6 Dec.

Review: https://www.soundguys.com/jaybird-x4-review-19137/

Price: RM469 (retail price is RM549)

Warranty: 1 year Original Funsportz warranty, register product at official Funsportz website, got receipt as proof also.

Dealing method: COD or postage

Location: Kepong (DesaPark area) or Kota Damansara

Contact method/details: 0149247662
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Item(s) conditions: Brand new and unopened in box

Picture:

Reason for sale: Bought it in a 2 earphone package deal. So keeping the other and letting go of this.

Fresh grad Mechanical Engineer

theasianguy777 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:28:22 +0800

Hi, I'm a fresh grad with Bachelors in Mech.Eng and considering to work overseas but not sure if overseas company will accept fresh grads with no experience, otherwise I would probably work in local companies.

Any Mechanical Engineers willing to share input on this? Should I stay and work here first then go overseas or straight apply for overseas company?

I'm really cheap. Is that normal?

theasianguy777 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 19:29:17 +0800

So as the title suggests, I am a really thrifty guy. I don't eat fancy foods, don't buy fancy clothes and refrain from doing things that cost money. I would normally save any money I have instead of spending it.

My normal meals is fried rice, and any other food that cost less than RM10.
My clothes are usually bought from sales where it is 50% or higher discount. So most of my clothes roughly around RM5-RM20. Although sometimes I will splurge on more expensive clothes (arnd RM50-RM100) just to feel good.

I have to admit though, I am a sucker for shoes recently, and bought a lot of branded shoes but also at discounted prices (50% or more).

My family is not very financially strong and my parents are retired. Although from savings we can still pay bills, and I do get a monthly allowance of RM550 for food+petrol and other expenses.

Sometimes I will work part time jobs to get some extra income too.

So my question is, should I be this thrifty? I don't like to waste money on desserts, activities, not because I don't like them but I feel like I can't afford it. But at the same time, I feel like I might be missing out on life. There are a lot of things that I wanted to do but money always seems to be the obstacle (like learning music, language classes). What is your opinion? Is it normal to live this way? Will I regret one day when I am old and rich that I did not enjoy now?