Wednesday, 14 February 2018

Halal Kitchen, Seoul


This post will be in Malay and English dedicated to share info for all Muslim in the world.

Terdapat kedai halal baru yang dibuka di kawasan Samcheondong. Kedai ini dimiliki oleh Korea Muslim- Mr Hassan.
There is a new halal Korean cuisine in Seoul owned by Mr Hassan.

Mereka menyajikan makanan halal Korea serta turut menyediakan servis penghantaran.
They also provide delivery service to your hotel.























Saya ke sini dari Running Man experience , berpandukan info Google Map saya boleh menaiki bas no.2 ke sini. Namun direction ini tidak betul . Ini kerana apabila saya buka map kembali dari Stop Anguk Zen Samgeori...jaraknya masih 12-15 minit ( bukan 4 minit) . Berjalan untuk 12 minit dalam suhu negatif bukanla sesuatu yang menggembirakan. Namun begitu pemandangan di sini amat menarik dipenuhi dengan rumah traditional Korea.

I used Google Maps after visited Running Man experience, this is the direction that Google Maps gave me...but this is wrong as the Samgeori stop is still far around 12min-15 minutes. It is negative celsius andwalking for 12-15 minutes in cold is a torture for me. However, Anguk is famous for their traditional Hanok House which is pleasing the eyes.


Wrong! don't use this guide, it took 12-15 minutes from Samgeori
Berpandukan peta mobile saya pun berjalanlah dengan kelaparan ke  arah Samcheondong. Akhirnya saya bertemu Polis Pelancong dan mereka menunjukkan arah yang sebenar. Paling lucu di pertengahanan jalan ada seorang lelaki yang meyapa saya "Assalamualaikum dan meyatakan dia adalah Korean muslim" saya pun beritahu saya tengah on the way nak pergi cari Halal Kitchen ni. Dia pun balas " Im the owner"! wah nasib baik betul dan menyerahkan saya poskad restauran Halal Kitchen yang disertakan peta.


I  follow the red dots on the maps and reach Samcheondong area. I met a police tourist and they show me the correct direction. On the way, a guy greets me with Assalamualaikum and told me he is a Korean Muslim. " I'm looking for the halal restaurant in this area"..., "Im the owner"....the irony. He assured me the direction again and pass me the postcard above.

Trademark " Boy London"
Take the stair and you will reach  the restaurant

hanok Archictecture




Makanan dibahagikan kepada appetizer dan main dish. Tapi orang Malaysia mana ada makan camtukan haha makan appetizer je pun dah cukup kenyang dah sebenarnya. Yang best harga appetizer ni harga mampu milik lol.  Japchae dan Tteobokki 5000 won sahaja. Makanan utama dari 9000 won hingga 15,000 won (Ayam Gangjeong)

Halal Kitchen menu serve the appetizer and main dish. The appetizer is Japchae, Tteokbokki and Kimchi Jeon ( 5000 won each) . Main dish range from 9000 won to 15,000 won ( refer postcard above)


Saya pesan Bulgogi Deopbap sebab lapar sangat dan perlukan protein untuk stamina waktu balik nanti , walaupun mula2 nak makan Japchae sebab terpengaruh dengan Youn's Kitchen haha. Kimchi dan ikan bilis disertakan sekali sebagai hidangan sisi.

I ordered Bulgogi Deopbap with serve with Kimchi and Anchovies as the side dish.

Before:



After :


Sedapnya  sehingga licin semua pinggan termasukla Kimchi dan Ikan bilis tadi. Daging yang di perap dengan kicap juga sangat lembut untuk dikunyah.

It is so delicious, the meat prepped with soy is juicy and tender. 

Dari penat dan stress berjalan dalam kesejukan saya terus jadi gembira kekenyangan.

Saya pun meminta bantuan staff bertanyakan arah untuk kembali ke guesthouse. Dia menyatakan stesen terdekat ialah Gyeongbukgung dalam 15 minit berjalan. Oh tidak!...tak mau saya berjalan kembali dalan cuaca begini.Saya pun bertanya mengenai bas,dari simpang kanan terdapat bus shuttle no.11 yang akan melalui Stesen Gwanghamun. (5 minit sahaja dr kedai)

I asked the staff on the nearby subway, which is Gyeongbukgung but it is 15 minutes walk.Yikes! no more walk in this icy weather. I asked for the bus alternative and lucky me, on the right side of the store, there is a shuttle bus no.11 stop which will pass Gwanghamun station. ( 5 minutes away from the restaurant)

Alhamdulillah, bas tersebut juga akan berhenti di Stesen City Hall selain ke Stesen Gwanghamun yang mana satu line dengan lokasi Guesthouse saya ( Ewha Univercity). Jika anda melawat Istana Gyeongbukgung bolehla makan tengahhari di sini. ( Kalau pergi Myeondong boleh makan restoren Malaysia - Kampung Ku ) Next post Kampung Ku!.

The bus( green bus) actually will pass City Hall station too besides Gwanghamun. Yes, as I stay at Ewha University which is on the same line. You can eat lunch here if you are visiting Gyeongbukgung Palace on the same day. ( if you go to Myeondong you can eat halal Malaysia cuisine at Kampung Ku) . next post is Kampung Ku


Information :
Address / Alamat:86-4 Samcheong-ro Jongno,Seoul


Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/halalkitchenkorea/?fref=nf


Nearest station / stesen terdekat: Gyeongbukgung Exit 5

alternative /alternatif : Green Jongno shuttle bus no.11 which stop at City Hall exit 2 and stop at Samcheong dong.

Closed every Tuesday / Tutup setiap hari Selasa ( same as Gyeongbukgung place)

Delivery : 02-7333106

Tips :  10% off,  if u download "Have Halal Will Travel" Apps and show the special deal on the apps.


Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Running Man Thematic Experience Seoul
















Every Running Man fan need to at least visit this place once. You are required to collect points by completing missions.You will be given 1 hour to complete all mission.  The mission inclusive jumping, clapping, shouting and many more.




sorry for the blurry photo
You have to do 80 jumps in the time given




Mission success
Video :



The only game without physical strength - cari R man
ye sikitje sebab tak makan lagi

After exit, you will get your accumulated R point and collect a prize (depending on your points). If u get > 80 you will be entering the hall of fame and get a certificate as the 8th member ( maybe current version will be the 9th member) hehe.
Bangga kat dinding ada KLCC walau Running Man cast tak pernah datang sini untuk mission



Operating hour  :  10 am-8pm ( last entry 7pm)


Ticket / Tiket : 16 000 won

Diskaun from Klook :Rm44 ( original RM58) .https://www.klook.com/activity/6488-running-man

Discount from Korea grand sale :3200 won off http://www.koreagrandsale.co.kr/en/company/213083

Address/ Alamat :  B1/F, SM Duty Free Shop, HANA Building, Insadong 5-gil 41, Jongro-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 인사동5길 41 하나투어빌딩 SM명세점 지하1층)

Subway : Jonggak exit 3. Turn left and walk 3 minutes

Website : http://www.running-man.kr/eng/chip.do

I never expected I will sweat in winter, it is so much fun.  I hope that in future they will have a souvenir shop too. ( eg name tag / the colourful sports suit)

Update June 2019.
They have opened a branch in Busan too.
Address :672, Chungdae-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea (부산 부산진구 중앙대로 672)
Klook is offering a 40% off sale ticket entrance :
Kalau dalam RM : Rm34

Running-man-experience-center-ticket-busan/

Nearest station :Seomyeon station exit 2, get out and walk straight for 3 minutes

Friday, 2 February 2018

“Running Man TV Show” mission location guide


Running Man” is one of South Korea famous television show produced by SBS. Ji Sukjin, Yoo Jaesuk, Kim Joong Kook, Song Ji Hyo, Haha, Gary, Lee Kwang Soo and former member Gary already completed a lot of mission for the show. Song Joongki was also one of the original Running Man members. As a trivia from Running Man fan lets take a look at some of the places that they have visited for a mission. Ready? Mission start!



        South Korea:
        N Seoul Tower -Running Man Episode 186 – Guest : CNBlue & Shim Eun Kyung
This episode requires public participation and all tourists who visited N Seoul Tower have a chance to participate in the game. N Seoul Tower itself is very stunning to visit on the day or night.

Video :
Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by Ninee Boices

Website: nseoultower.co.kr

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Entrance fee: Adults: 10,000 won / Children & seniors: 8,000 won (Observatory)
Operating hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00-23:00 / Saturday, 10:00-24:00 (Observatory)

Nearest subway: Myeong-dong Station Exit 2, Take Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 05
Cable car: Boarding point at Myeong-dong Station Exit 3, walk for about 15 minutes following the street of the right side of the Pacific Hotel.  


        Digital Media City (DMC) -Running Man episode : 195 –Guest : 2PM, 2NE1, Mystic89
SBS Prism is one main office located at Digital Media City and is frequently use for Running Man mission location. In this episode, each member of team needs to complete a marathon which the winner can display their music video for the whole day. Digital Media City is also featured in Hollywood movie, Avengers Age of Ultron. Besides SBS, DMC is also home to Korea's representative media companies such as MBC, JTBC and CJ E&M.

Video :

Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by SBS Now
Address                     : 366, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

            Nearest subway        : Digital Media City Station Exit 9
            For SBS Prism , lobby is open to public. 


If you to want to visit SBS Building, preferably plan a visit on Running Man shooting day; Monday or Tuesday (hence the existence of Monday Couple), if you are lucky they may running a mission there!
        SBS  Broadcasting Centre -Running Man episode: 166 ( Park Shin Hye, Woobin) ,247 (Kwang Soo’s dad)
The building is the main headquarters for SBS.  The lobby is open to the public. There is a café where you can sit and star gazing (if there is anyone walks by lol). In episode 166, each team need to pull out plungers from a pillar.





Credit :https://donism
Address   :  161 Mokdongseo-ro, Mok 1(il)-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Nearest subway : Omokgyo Station (Line 5) – Exit 2


        Everland – Episode 66 ( Kim Sun Ah, Song Joongki ),141 (Jessica,Eun Jiwon), 245 (Jinusean)

The most memorable episode will be episode 141 which Kwang Soo feeding his animal spirit – The Giraffe and Jihyo patting a cute lion cub. Everland can cater everyone interest as they have Animal Park, flower park and rides which is the best option for a family getaway.


Credit:http://www.dramabeans.com
#Muslims Tips : A prayer room is located next to Mystery Mansion.

Address: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Operating hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm (Operating hours vary by day of week so do check the official website before visiting) everland.com

Directions: Jeondae-Everland Station (Yongin EverLine), Exit 3. Take the shuttle bus to Everland (operating hours 5.30pm-11.30pm).

Fee: One-day Ticket: Adults 52,000 won, Night Ticket (after 5PM): Adults 43,000 won

Get 30% if you buy online from Klook https://www.klook.com/activity/252-everland-seoul/

If you are first time user, search for the promotional code for your region. 
Invitation link: Rm12.50 off once you sign up https://www.klook.com/invite/6I1I2?c=MYR

   Ewha University – Episode 176 ( Lee Juck, Jang Kiha, Kim Kwang Gyu,Jeon Hyun Moo,Muzie)
Each member needs to bring a student of Ewha University with a different family’s name to win the mission.Ewha University is an all-women university and it is one of the famous shopping streets in Seoul.


Address           : 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-g
Direction         : Subway Line 2 to Ewha Women’s University (Exit 2 or 3)
Operating hour : 12 pm – 9 pm ( Fashion Street )


  • ·        Running Man Thematic Experience, Seoul
Experience running man games that you have seen on TV!

Credit: Klook

Address :  B1/F, SM Duty Free Shop, HANA Building, Insadong 5-gil 41, Jongro-gu, Seoul

Direction : Jonggak Station exit 3, turn left at the first corner and walk for 3 minutes
Operating hour : 10:00am-8:00pm
Entrance Fee     : 16,000 Won



Running Man production was also filmed outside Korea. They went to Thailand, China, Australia, Dubai, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and many more. Below are some of the highlight locations:

Macau Tower- Episode  133 ( Lee Dong Wook , Han Hye Jin)
The Running Man team visited Macau Tower .Lee Dong Wook , Song Ji Hyo and Han Hye Jin  completed a bungee jump there.

Video : 
             Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by Papalm OhCheeze

Address         : Largo da Torre de Macau Level 58
Operating Hours:
Monday – Thursday        (10 am – 6:30 pm)
Friday                              (10 am – 9 pm)
Saturday – Sunday          (10 am – 10 pm)

Direction : Taxi accessible in airport. Buses routes 9A, 18, 23, 26, 32, MT4 will take you to the Macau Tower.
Fee: Tower Entrance fee - Macau Pataca
Adult: MOP 135,  Senior Citizen (65 above): MOP 70 , Child 3-11: MOP70
Bungee Jump : 
Bungee Jump (includes certificate, membership card & exclusive T-        Shirt)              
MOP: 3,288
Get discounted ticket to Macau tower entrance here : https://www.klook.com/activity/506-macau-tower-macau/
Website               : macautower



        Leefoo Village Theme Park, Taiwan – Episode 212 (Ji Chang Wook, Sung Jae, Skull)
     This is a penalty after member losing their mission in Seoul. The member needs to ride the terrifying rollercoaster. (Screaming Condor). They need to solve a math quiz there. Similar to Everland, the theme park also has an animal park.

Video : 

Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by SBS Running Man 2015



Credit                    :melissathegreat


Address    : 5475660 Guanshi Jen, HsinChu County,Taiwan.

Operating Hours: January, February, November, December:  9am- 5pm

Direction    : E-go Bus (Direct)Stops: Songshan Airport > Zhongxiao Dunhua > Gongguan > Xiulang Elementary School > Zhiguang High School of Commerce and Industry > MRT Jingan Station > Leofoo Village
                               
Fee                        :  Entrance fee (New Taiwan Dollar )
    Adult: $999, Student :$899, Children: $699
Website               : leofoo.com.tw

        Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong- Episode  73 (Lee Min Jung , Yonghwa)
Ngong Ping Cable Car provides a 360-degree view of Lantau Island. It’s a 25 minutes scenic ride. You can choose to ride the crystal cabin, a transparent three layer glass floor cable car. It may not be suitable for anyone who afraid of the height such as Jae Suk and Haha. Don’t worry there is still a regular cabin available.

Credit    :lleeze1.rssing.com


Credit Sbs Now

Address                      : Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Operating Hours:
Weekdays 10:00am – 06:00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 09:00am – 06:30pm

Direction : 
Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is adjacent to MTR’s Tung Chung Station. It is a two-minute walk from Exit B of the station.
Fee  : Cable Round Trip (Hong Kong Dollar)
          Crystal Cabin: Adult: $255, Children (3-11): $175, Senior 65+: $205
          Standard Cabin: Adult: $185, Children (3-11): $95, Senior 65+: $130
          Combine              : Adult: $240, Children (3-11): $155, Senior 65+: $190

Website               : np360.com.


#halaltips Grab your lunch at Ebeneezers Kebab & Pizzeria when you reach Ngong Ping village.
Address: Shop no 9A, G/F, Ngong Ping Village.
Operating hour: 10am - 6pm (Mon - Fri) ,9am - 6:30pm (Sat - Sun & Public Holiday)


Australia

        Wildlife Currumbin Sanctuary, Gold Coast Australia- Episode 188 ( Rain and Woobin)
One of their mission here is to wear Kangaroo suits ( they look so “adorkable”) while attempting a high jump. Besides Kangaroo, you can also meet the cutie Koala.


Credit : kimwoobinn_ via Instagram

Address              : 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin ,Gold Coast

Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm daily

Direction              : Bus 700 towards Tweed Heads departs from Broadbeach South station.

Fee                        : General admission (Australian Dollar)
                                 Adult :  $49.95, Children ( 4-14) :$35.95
Website               : cws.org.au


  • ·         Crocosaraus Cove , Darwin Australia –Episode 378 and 379
      This is also a penalty episode. The losing members need to enter the cage of death.


Credit : Screencapture by Soompi
Address                  : 58 Mitchell Street, Darwin City (Corner of Mitchell & Peel Street), Australia
Operating Hours       : 9:30am – 5.00pm daily (except Christmas)
Direction  : Bus, 10-minute walk via the Smith Street Mall & Knuckey Street to Mitchell Street stop.
Fee            : General admission (Australian Dollar)
                           Adult :  $35 Children : $23
                          Cage of death :1 person per cage :  $170 , 2 person per cage : $260
                                                
        Website                       : http://www.crocosauruscove.com

  • ·         The Nevis Swing- Queenstown, New Zealand Episode- 378 and 379
Haha had to face his fear of riding the famous Nevis Swing.
       Video :  SBS Copyright Uploaded by Kocowa TV

Screencap by : Spartace Syfqxo
Address                       : Nevis Swing - AJ Hackett Bungy, Cnr of Camp and Shotover Street, Central Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Operating Hours       : 8:40AM until 2:40PM
Direction      : The Swing Bus departs from the Queenstown Bungy Centre, Corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown. Buses depart daily at 9.20am, 10.00am, 11.20am, 12.00pm, 12.40pm, 1.20pm, 2.00pm and 2.40pm.
Fee                                :  Adult- NZD $210
                                       
Website                       :               https://www.bungy.co.nz/queenstown/nevis/nevis-swing/

  • Timang Beach, Yogyarkata, Indonesia

The first time new love line in RM Kwang Soo and So min trip outside of Korea. The location was suggested by Running Man fan. Most of the location for the latest season is determine either by wheel of luck, dice and number of their sticker.
Video :  SBS Copyright Uploaded by Kocowa TV
Direction              : 3 hours ride from Yogyarkata City Centre. ( must take 4wd nearby the beach)
Fee                        :  Gondola IDR 200,00 , Suspension Bridge IDR 100,000 

  • Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear, Fuji Q Highland Japan
The biggest haunted house and the scariest. As what has been told in the show, they even sell panties there in case you need a new one.  It is funny when the  VJ fate is tied up with the member, they have to go the haunted house too.

Video : SBS copyright uploaded by SBS Running Man 2018

Address                       :5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara. Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture 403-0017 Japan 
Operating Hours       : 9:30 AM until 5:30PM
Direction      : Highway bus can be access via Shinjuku Station South Exit, Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit, Yokohoma Station West Exit
Fee                                : 1000 yen
The park is also famous for their rollercoaster ride with Mount Fuji view.   1 day free pass unlimited ride will be 5200 yen.          

I am so glad that  SBS decide not to cancel the show. The Australia and New Zealand episode even reach double-digit rating. All the best Running Man! 




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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

In-N-Out Pop Up Store in Malaysia

In-N-Out the famous burger outlet in LA was here in Malaysia. It was only for 1 day.
The special event was host by Stranger at 47.


I have never been to Amurrica but 2pm and got7 keep on eating In-N-Out that makes me curious.
Plus for Malaysia, they are using halal patty.  ( I won't get that even if I fly to America)


It was stated the operation hour is 11am so I went there at 10.30am lol I thought I have the higher chance. People are still at work or school. No, the queue is already long. haha so many people with flexy time, college student and retiree. Even foreigner is in the q ( bet they must missing the food).
Some even rudely "why they are here? they don't even know what is In-N-Out? Urm hello? But I think they just said that because of they already behind the Q.

The management is quite organized as they handed out tag.  By 11.15am, they announced that it was already sold out. The staff also advise that they might have extra burgers but it will be our own risk. I just only 10 pax away with people with a tag so I risk my time and energy.

My only regret is I don't bring my q list lol . Eq stool and usb fan. It was hot and I have to stand all the way for a burger.



 The In-N-Out staff come and chat with us.

Finally, at 2pm I was at the door and they still have burger left. Phew...they put the banner and the local staff are wearing In-N-Out work cloth too.







I ordered Animal style Cheeseburger.


You can see my number is 233 and the receipt address is in CA at the bottom. ( they still insert Kuala Lumpur under the sequence number)




It is delicious! the patty is juicy with a lot of lettuce. They serve it with chips tho, not fries ( if to compare with Jackson Instagram)

Sorry, you can't request to be one of the franchisees as it is family owned.




So I have tasted New York's  Halal Guys and  Shake at Shake Shack in Korea. The only halal Shake Shack is in Turkey. ( well maybe in the future I will go to Turkey) but I never imagined that I will try In-N-Out in my country. I am interested to visit Canada but I think I should go to America too if I go to Canada...well someday maybe.



Wanna One Fan Meeting in Malaysia




















 Highlights :


  • Wanna One arrived in Malaysia on Monday after their Macau FM. They took a low-cost airline to Malaysia. Their fan meeting is on Friday. Many speculated that they will have special project or shooting but Nah they just rest until the day of fan meeting. Daniel never got out from the room. (Ong, 2018)
  • The tickets were sold out during launch day, but some rock zone seat magically reopen and they even sell it via counter on the day of fan meeting. 
  • They are too many people in the rock zone which cause some fan fainted and the FM was stopped for 1 hours + to calm the audience. This is right after opening song and during the introduction of members.
  • I was not in rock zone and we can see how pack rock zone is from upstairs. Organizer should have estimated the number of audiences plus they already sold out why they still selling the rock zone ticket? The bad layout of the stage limit the rock zone audience view. The main reason everyone keeps on going to the centre... who paid rm500 to watch the screen? They should sell the ticket with a limited view at a cheaper price.In the end, everyone is seated on the floor, well they should have made a seating zone then. I hope they are reflecting.
  • Due to this, the game session was cut short but thankfully they don't cut the performance or any song. Thank god we still have Jihoon doing Jeojang.
  • Malaysia Wannables celebrated Daehwi birthday and sang happy birthday in English and Hangugo.


this is the  summary of games and performance :






  1.  Stadium Negara is reachable via LRT  Hang Tuah, Monorel Merdeka and MRT Merdeka. All stations are walkable but the nearest one is MRT Merdeka Exit B. 
  2. Foreigner, please don't sell anything at the venue as you come as a tourist visitor and only people with a license can open up a stall. I think a giveaway is ok but money transaction is not allowed.
  3.  Untuk Muslim boleh juga menunaikan solat Maghrib di dalam surau stesen MRT  selain surau Stadium. Tetapi masih perlu sentuk tiket touch n go ( caj Rm0.50) .