Hat Yai Day 1

Although we landed at Hat Yai on 12.30pm, after the immigration process, getting lost of where to get the minivan to hotel etc., we arrived hotel at almost 2pm. Starving!~ 

Before I proceed, let me share some information with you. To board the minivan to Hat Yai City Center from airport, once you step out from the airport door, immediately turn to your left side. A small counter located on the end of the left side, and you can purchase the minivan ticket which cost THB10 per person. 

We thought of having chicken rice at Mui Kee Hainanese Restaurant. When we approach the tuk tuk, he told us that the restaurant already close as it is already 2pm. So he introduced us to a restaurant, claiming local people will have the chicken rice here. I'm too hungry, thus not bother to take note of the restaurant name. However, it was located opposite Ching Jie Restaurant which I will introduce later.

We ordered roast pork.

Steamed chicken.

And they introduce us a bowl of meatball soup. This soup was really disappointing.

Overall this meal cost us THB380, which shock us as for us, we can get cheaper in Malaysia.

While the taste doesn't satisfy our tastebud at all.

The only add point was the owner was friendly.

After our meal, he helps to call up a tuk tuk for us and told us that the charges is THB20 each for around city. Deng~ we were con earlier from our hotel to here, as the tuk tuk driver charge us THB30 each.

And on our second tuk tuk ride, we notice that there should be this price list on the tuk tuk.

I saw it in people's blog, but due to the blog was in 2013, i thought price had increased from THB20 to THB30. Apparently, no, it does not change yet although it is already 2016.

After our lunch, we walk around the city and about 5pm, we stop a tuk tuk to bring us to Asean Trade Market. Tuk tuk cost THB100 for 2.

Asean Trade Market was disappointing too. Nothing interesting there.

We then walk to Central Festival Mall. We walk the wrong path and we walk so long!

Finally we found the mall. And we decided to have our dinner here. After scooting around, we found that the foods in the mall was expensive! So we end up in food court for some Thai foods.

Luckily the Pad Thai (THB60) does not disappoint us.

Braised Pork Rice THB70. So-so.

Clean and spacious food court located at the top of the mall which enable us to have some night view.

From Central Festival, we took a tuk tuk (THB20 each) to Greenway Night Market.

Yet another disappointment as we did not manage to get anything here.

Since we are so tired of walking, we just call it a day.

3D 2N Hat Yai, Thailand

I don't do impromptu trip, especially when it is out of Malaysia border.
However, recently feeling bored with life; as it was too routine - work, home, work, home. I need a life!
Luckily hubby being supportive this time, allowing me for a shopping and makan trip to Hat Yai! Yeah~   :)
I'd immediately buy air ticket and book the hotel. We fly with Air Asia (when did we not?); all in (luggage & pick a seat) cost us RM412 (for 2 pax). While for accommodation, we opt for Red Planet Hotel (formerly known as Tune Hotel) which cost us RM193 for 2 night.

Day 1: Chicken Rice --> Asean Trade Night Market, Green Way Night Market, Central Festival Mall.

Day 2: Chok Dee Dim Sum --> Kim Yong Market --> Kan Eng Restaurant --> The Municipal Park --> Floating Market --> Lee Garden --> Mr. Steak

Day 3: Ching Jie Restaurant --> Last minute shopping @ Kim Yong Market --> Bye Hatyai.

Will go through in details some day! :)

Morganfield's @ IOI City Mall

By using Groupon, we purchase a lunch at Morganfield's IOI City Mall.

Groupon for The Super VIP Platter for 3 to 4 people at the price of RM149.

Everything about oink oink.

Even on the mug.

Because we are in a group of 7, we add on Half Slab of Garlic BBQ Spare Ribs which cost RM26.90.

Yums! The ribs was tendered and fall off the bone effortlessly.

Our Groupon set consists of:

1 x Half Slab Hickory BBQ Spare Ribs (We preferred the Garlic BBQ)

1 x Half Herb Roasted Chicken (Herbs taste was too mild, the chicken almost taste bland)

1 x Smokehouse Bacon Cheeseburger (No comment)

1 x Beer Battered Fish Fillets (The siblings like this. For me, it just so-so)

1 x Spicy Devil Sausage (It is really spicy!)

1 x Herby Hog Sausage

3 x Corn Bread

Crispy French Fries

1 x Garden Salad

3 x Dipping Sauces

We are not able to finished up these and even pack  home the Corn Bread.

Foods was too meaty, we get filled fast.

We celebrated our parents birthday here, and the staff compliment them with a molten lava cake and sang them birthday song. Mom was so happy as it is a new experience for her.

I actually realize that even without Groupon, Morganfield's have discount and promotion from time to time, where the price are compatible with Groupon discount. Do check it out.