Here is the continue post from hair-cut posting..Warning* lots of food photos and prepare a napkin while drooling* lol!
Well after our hair cut, I plan our dinner and food shopping..While waiting for Mishu's hair cut,I called a friend who live in Elmhurst,told him I'm in Queens now..as he always remind me to give him a buzz if I'm in Queens..Long story short..he and gf invite us for a dinner..but told him we plan to have "black noodles" dinner a.k.a Hokkien Mee..Then they joined us for Malaysian food..
It's been years I didn't visit Penang restaurant in Elmhurst..I was surprised the whole restaurant was renovated and the ambiance is more classy..of course ,their prices go up higher too!!..no more $4.95 for a bowl of noodles soup..Now it's $5.95!! I like their hokkien mee coz they put "bak U pok"a.k.a fried lard!!
I ordered a "yin yong" for myself.that is mixed pan-fried keow teow and pan-fried mee hoon without eggs in gravy..if I order "wan-tan hor"it's comes with egg gravy.I forget that"yin yong" doesn't have eggy gravy*sigh*.I dunno why the do that..but it's been like that for years...I think all Malaysian restaurant in States or maybe in NYC apply to this style of cooking and menu..
this "black noodles" belonged to Mishu..it's really taste super goooood!! the chef who cook this dish know how to use "wok hei"镬气..that mean the noodles cooked in a wok over a high flame while being stirred and tossed quickly. 
my friends ordered assam fish head in claypot..this dish is not bad at all..just look red but not really spicy!!
they also ordered "malai fung kong" a.k.a watercress in sambal belacan..I understand Penang's these days cater to "kwai loh" customer but this vegetable dish is really strong in belacan!! also not spicy at all ..maybe it's me..my taste bud need extra spicy food!!
actually before our dinner I stop at one of the Asian market who carry lots of Malaysia grocery ..my friend advised me to grab some of the stuffs I need first,afraid after dinner the market will closed....I should come out early...but waiting for Princess Mishu to wake up*sigh* When I see ChanHong Assam laksa in stock,I grab all of it on the shelve!!
look at the food I bought!! some snack and sauces!! after dinner I saw another Asian market still open,quickly run in and saw they also carry amply of Malaysia grocery in stock..I guess recently all of the Asian market has new shipment..
this muruku is so-so not really spicy...maybe they need to add more cumin seeds!! Mishu help me to finish it,she said Skunk chips! haha!
more snack!! I think this snack will last me few weeks...
when I see this Plum Lime concentrated ,I quickly grab it...I still have some left from my last trip to Melaka.This assam limau kasturi drink is really good!! .I realised mostly all the grocery prices go up...Saw an ayam brand sardine at $5.30!! I told my friend,I won't pay $5.30 to eat Ayam brand!! Goya brand also same ma...right? it's like eating gold!!
found assam laksa paste right,don't forget to get "har koh"a.k.a shrimp paste(petis udang) !!
I like both brand of curry powder.Burung Nuri and Babas..Actually both of brand curry powder are the best!! For me there 's not much different in term of flavour and taste .of course bottom line the different is the price!!
I found a ready to cook "yee mein" from Malaysia .I didn't notice this yee mein sell here before,maybe new item....planning to cook soon and see how it's taste!!
Hope this "yee mien" won't disappoint me..hate when bought something it's smell stale!
I miss cendol so much,intend to buy the ready make cendol that display on the Asian market counter but it's really expensive!! so I plan to make my own cendol with this gula melaka!!
again buy some bowls!! but this time chinese style bowl...
and the rest of the stuff I bought!! don't have to chance to get some fresh seafood...coz they already closed the seafood counter.the staffs gone for the day...nevermind..there always next time!!
Mishu is ready to go home...after all the "hu-ha hu-ha"! These days she can buckle her own safety belt..big gal liao!! 
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is it possible for u to display the shop name and address of the msian shop?thanks
how do you manage to do so much of shopping with this kind of economy? are you into some couponing? or you must be really rich ;) for some people like us, we even cut down on our weekly grocery... anyway nice blog you have here!
Anon 9:32:
if you know where is Elmhurst,go to Broadway and Britton Ave,the store is on the corner ,just at the subway station..oK..let's me google and get the address for you.....
here is Topline Asian market :TopLine Supermarket at
81-37 Broadway or Hong Kong supermarket across the street ,next to the park or next door to HK supermarket is Great China I believe..or Pacific Market on 74th and Roosevelt Ave..Hope this help!!
Anon3:33:
are you kidding,using coupon when shopping at asian market? all the cashier will chase you out of the door ASAP!! well,I own a printing money machine especially USD machine at home!! hehehe!! I think the down side is or that I dunno how to be frugal is that I use credit card for everything,so I just swipe away the card without counting!! end of the month hubby always get huge bills to paid!! hehehe! thanks for dropping by:)
Mishu look so pretty with her new hair cut. Look like an adult. The food served at the Penang restaurant here is lousy. They used the Pad Thai dry noodles for their CKT. Can you believe that! I will be down to NY with my sisters on friday and hopefully able to load up some Malaysian ingredients :)
Hi Beachlover,
I have been reading your blogs for quite some time I like the way you write, reading your blog gives me a feeling that I am reading or say listening to a friend.Mishu is so adorable and I like her new hairstyle.I have a tip for you as Iam myself a mother of a little girl and know how hard its to manage hair,before you give Mishu her hair wash apply a little of baby oil or even olive oil to her her and comb it then wash her hair with shampoo and condition it I sure she will not have any more hair problems and also her hair will grow thicker and softer.Give Mishu a hug for me.And I am waiting to read more of your posts.
Vidhya
icook4fun:
oh yes Mishu look more mature with new hair style but her daddy don't like it..well too bad..I know Penang or Nyonya or Sentosa here serve 2 type of chow fun..if I order Malaysian style chow fun,they gave me the flat regular noodle if I order the shrimp and chicken spicy noodle they give me pad thai noodle..but anyway you can request the type of noodle to your likness..Too bad Mishu have swimming class now if not I will meet you guys in Chinatown..we miss the first class coz can't wake up:( sorry no make up class rain or shine! well,,guess your sisters going to Soho to load up designer bag and clothes..maybe you should bring them to Century 21..designer for bargain!! as for you ,go to visit the Asian store at Mulburry St,they all have new shipment of Malaysia goodies..but don't be suprise all the prices is up liao...
Vidhya:
thanks for your kind and encouragment words..thanks you for your tips too..if I know early maybe I won't cut her hair but I will try to apply baby oil to her hair now..especially after her swim..thanks for your great support:) hope to see you more often:))
Hats off again to your shopping ability... love all the Msian ingredients you bought. Thanks for sharing the location details. Must be a great job to carry all these stuff.
Wah...you like snacks eh...I don't snack so I don't buy them. But hubby loves to snack. I buy ang moh snack for him, healthy one...:)
I love the char yin yong.. esp when there is bak u pok!! Looking at the pics make me hungry.. I wish I could have been there with you!!
Charming:
hehehe!! I'm a shoppingacholic
!!actually I don't have to carry much,just dump all in shopping carts,then dump again in my van...there you go..
HI:
look at our body size,you know we love snacking!! good for you you don't snack,you have a slim,save money and healthy live,better than all of us..I guess American kid love snacking too,right?
MCH:
leemei,come ,come here la..when are you coming to NY again? maybe I will visit you soon:)
Don't think I'll be able to get to Elmhurst in Aug when I visit NYC..any other suggestions for Canal St Chinatown for grocery and for food? U did give me some pointers for Flushing. I hope to be able to get the Msian style yee-mein...I miss that so much! Brought back some when I was in Melb and the whole pkg just crumbled to bits!
As an aside to Anon..Asian groceries are still cheaper than non-Asian, partly because most places take cash. Vegt and fruit are def. cheaper I find.
Chris:
Are you staying in Manhattan during your vacation in NYC? well,you cn go to Asian Market on Mulberry ST.. 72 1/2 Mulberry St.,ChinatownNY10013 ,it's between Canal st and Bayard ST..http://nymag.com/listings/stores/Asia-Market/
or Dynasty Supermarket
68 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10013
..or you can go to ...Poh Wing Hong market at 49 Elizabeth St
(between Canal St & Hester St)
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-1080 or Hong Kong supermarket at East Broadway..all these supermarket do take credit cards but min must be atleast $25.If you're looking for herbal like gingseng ,dried scallop and etc go to Poh Wing Hong,they do have good reputation for their goods..ppls told me Kowloon herbs on Bowery St,chinese called "gau lon chong" sell fake herbs..Hope this help..enjoy your summer in NYC!!
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