Sarang Mas Vacation Home

Merry Christmas from Sarang Vacation Homes

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Family Bed & Breakfast Tops TripAdvisor's List

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Sarang Mas Bed & Breakfast voted one of TripAdvisor's top B&B in Malaysia.

Numerous guests who have stayed in Sarang Mas have posted favourable comments about the Kuala Lumpur Bed & breakfast citing the warm hospitality received from the operators Michael & Christina and their assistant Anita, among other points.

Sarang Mas is not just a place to stay. It is an experience of living with a local community - an almost forgotten place close to the centre of Kuala Lumpur.

Your Hosts: Michael & Christina

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Come and let us make your stay in Kuala Lumpur a most enjoyable one. Sarang Mas is about turning your holiday into an experience to remember by. Your hosts Christina & Michael are on hand to advise you of the tastiest foods, the best bargains and tourist places.

If you are a first timer to Kuala Lumpur Christina & Michael are always ready to answer any queries about your trip. They have been staying in Bukit Bintang and the city centre for more than 20 years and would be more than happy to share their knowledge of this wonderful city.

Christina also gives cooking lessons on popular Malaysian dishes upon request. Try her Hainanese Chicken Rice and Nasi Lemak. What better way than to learn the recipe and bring home a taste of Malaysia and enjoy the local flavours in your own dining room.

We love our city and we are proud to show it off to our visitors. The diversity of culture and race makes KL an amazing place to experience.

Sarang Mas Vacation Home

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Enquiry: saranggalloway@gmail.com

Call: Michael +6012.333.5666

See below for rates

For more properties in the same location, please check-out:-

4 Bedroom Vacation Home http://saranggalloway.blogspot.com/

Studio Apartment http://sarangmutiara.blogspot.com/ For single & couple travelers Sarang Rooms http://www.sarangrooms.blogspot.com

Sarang Mas Vacation Home

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Rental Rates
Standard
1 Room - 1 to 2 persons
Sun - Thu RM200 / Fri - Sat RM230 net per night
2 Room - Up to 4 persons
Sun - Thu RM350 / Fri - Sat RM380 net per night
3 Room - Up to 6 persons
Sun - Thu RM480 / Fri - Sat RM510 net per night

Booking / Enquiry: saranggalloway@gmail.com
Or Call: michael +6012.333.5666

1. Extra persons/beds @ RM30 / RM40 each, Includes Breakfast;

2. Extra bed provided accepted when there is more than 6 persons in the group;

3. 2 room bookings are subject to sharing;

4. Single room bookings available for minimum2 nights only;

5. Ask for our long term stay rate.

* The above rates are subject to change without prior notice. It is best to have a quote from the management before finalizing your booking.

Booking deposit payments accepted through Paypal, Western Union & Direct Bank Transfers
Booking deposits are non-refundable for cancellations less than 14 days. There's a USD35 administration charge for all cancellations.

KL Nght Bazaar

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One of the lesser known attractions for the visitor who likes something different from the usual tourist haunts. In and around KL there are mobile / traveling markets where vendors selling a variety of products / food group together to travel to different locations evry night. We call them the 'Night Markets'.

You will get hundreds of stalls set up every day as the sun sets. These are the hangouts of the local residents. Away from the usual shopping malls these stalls are popular for their bargains. You will get clothing, shoes, costume jewellery, belts, kitchen wares, household essentials, toys, mattresses, beddings, watches, DVDs, etc. The range of food is also staggering. You will get 'Smelly Tou Fu', chicken baked in herbs, smoothies, bubble tea, cakes, pastries, fresh fruits, etc.

If you have been to KL before and have not ventured out of the touristy places, the night bazaar is definite must see and experience. You will certainly get a taste of local culture and great shopping.

Things to do: The Ying and Yang of eating at Jalan Alor food street

2009-05-14T01:52:00.017+08:00

One of the greatest pleasures is trying out the different foods and flavours, and in Jalan Alor there's more than plenty of it. For the locals staying in and around this internationally famous street there's actually two sides to the personality of this street. In the mornings from about 7 - 10 am the street is less glamorous minus the heady lights and sounds that give the street the touristy atmosphere. At this time of the day the town council cleaners are still busy moping up to prepare this part of the town for another night of revelry. The day gradually comes alive with office workers trying to catch a quick breakfast at their favourite stall before heading to another hectic day at the office. These are the regulars. The shop owners know them by their names or at least they would acknowledge their presence with a smile or a simple nod of the head. Some people don't really like to make small talk in the early part of the day, preferring to be left alone to their morning cuppa and the daily newspaper.

In Kuala Lumpur, and everywhere else in the world, good food is usually found when the cooks have to cater to a regular clientelle. You can only fool them once. In a food sensitive city like KL, staying ahead of the competition is the key to the survival of the business. There is nothing like inconsistent, sub-standard food to give you a bad reputation. Those who have been around know this only too well.

For the lovers of good food, you would do well to visit the food street in the mornings in search of the 'local taste'. You might find the street a little dull if you had visited it the night before. Gone are the DVD peddlers, guitar strumming buskers with their 5 English song repertoire, the tables and chairs encroaching onto the already narrow street, waiters trying to siphon out passing tourists into their shops, the colourful lights and even more colourful people.

The mornings are usually cool as the place is shielded from the rising sun by all the tall buildings surrounding it, giving it a well deserved respite from the 'busyness' the night before. Not all the shops are opened. And for those that are opened they are manned by a different set of operators. Most of them are owner operators, different from the foreign workers hired to cook and serve. They have been around for years, doing the same dishes with the same amount of dedication. The taste seldom vary.

One of the best BBQ & roast pork is found in the daytime here on Jalan Alor. Have it either on its own or with steamed white rice / noodles. We rate them even better than the more famous BBQ pork stall at Jalan Tengkat Tung Shin - better service, better priced and better pork!! We have noticed that quite a number of the locals and our neighbours on Jalan Sin Chew Kee are now frequenting this shop and we share the same opinion that this is by far the better place to patronize.

Recently we introduced it to one of our guests from Singapore and he bought RM60 worth to take back to Singapore, even taking the chance that the customs might confiscate the meat at the check point. That night he called to say they have managed to get it across without detection and have shared it with his friends and relatives. Needless to say he'll be back for more.

Just two doors away you will find one of the very few (probably the only one we know of in the city) chicken wine noodles - Christina's favourite. A couple of years back the lady owner actually retired after many years operating her stall on Jalan Alor, saying she needed a long overdue rest. I guess after a couple of years of sitting at home and not doing much she got tired of resting and re-opened a few doors away at the current location. None could be happier than Christina when she noticed the owner back in business. This is a specialty usually prepared for women who have given birth to help them reduce their 'wind'. Christina would only have to show up at the shop, find a seat and the bowl of noodles would appear in front of her like clockwork. There's little for the washing lady to do as Christina would 'polish' up the bowl, drinking the wine soup till the very last bit. In Cantonese we call this 'mermaid looks at herself in the mirror' - meaning the bowl is so clean you can see yourself in its reflection.

Go to Jalan Alor in the morning and you will also come across a coffee shop restaurant which is called 'Sai Woo'. You will find a good variety of dishes there including 'Wan Ton Mee', 'Economy Rice', 'Yong Tau Foo', Chicken Rice, Fried Rice, Fried Koay Teow, etc. This is an excellent place to visit for trying out a variety of local Chinese food. The foodstalls have been there for quite a number of years, some of them as long as 20 years operating in different parts of Bukit Bintang. They are mostly owner operators and they have developed a loyal following among the locals over the years.

Wan Ton Mee - As the name suggests it is not 'heavy' noodles but the name refers to the hand made dumplings cooked in the soup that comes with the noodles. The noodles are usually served with either shredded chicken or BBQ pork strips and a few leaves of greens. A standard bowl would cost about RM5. Personally I like this dish 'dry' as opposed to the dish coming with a soup base;
Economy Rice - This is the local equivalent of fast food, popular with office workers out for a quick lunch. All dishes are ready cooked in the morning and you will find a good variety of about 15 - 20 different dishes ranging from sweet and sour pork, tau foo, fried chicken, steamed fish, pork chops, chicken with bitter gourd, fried fish, eggplant, spinach, chicken cooked with potatoes, etc. When you approach the stall you will be given a plate with white rice and you are supposed to go around picking the dishes you want onto your plate. When you are done the price will be given and you have for yourself a nice little buffet plate;
Yong Tau Foo - Tau Foo is a soya bean product used by the Chinese in a variety of ways. One of the ways is to stuff the bean curd with a minced fish paste and served either boiled or fried. Over the years apart from just using bean curd, greens like red / green chillies, eggplant, bitter gourd have been used for this dish. Again you pick up whatever you want from the tray and you either have it on its own or you can have it with white flat noodles which usually come with a sweetish sauce. Each piece is usually priced about 80sen - RM1.

Check It Out - Mah Meri Woodart

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Perhaps one of the lesser known places to visit while you are in Kuala Lumpur is the open air work place of Mah Meri (pronounced as Mak Meri) native Gali Adam tucked away in Kampung Orang Asli Sungei Bumbun, Pulau Carey in Selangor.

This huge island lies to the west of Kuala Lumpur on the Straits of Malacca is named after Valentine Carey, a former British civil service officer in Malaya.

Other attractions in the same area include the Hatters Castle, Eagle Breeding Centre and Bird Park.

This heritage island about 45 mins away from Klang town and about 90 mins from Kuala Lumpur comes alive for the few hundred Mah Meri natives during its annual celebrations called Hari Moyang.

The Mah Meri on this island comprises five kampungs (small villages) and they belong to the Senoi sub-group. Most of the orang asli are fishermen although increasing many of them are employed on the plantations and farms found on the island. However they retain their unique culture and way of life, often exhibiting their traditional dances and music. The Mah Meri are particularly famous for their haunting mask sculptures painstakingly carved out of a kind of swamp hardwood known as Nyireh Batu. Among them perhaps Gali Adam is the most famous of them all.

Adam has learnt the art of wood carving from one of the old masters living on the island and gave up his job at a nearby factory to concentrate on turning out hauntingly beautiful wooden masks inspired by visions from his dreams.

(Pictures from The Star)

Be part of the Sarang Mas Tradition

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Traveling is more than visiting places you have planned to see. As travelers ourselves we realize that a memorable journey is largely due to the people you meet along the way.

As we have been well looked after by the hosts of many a guest house in the various countries we have travelled to over the years, we hope to pass on the rich experiences to our guests at our vacation homes.

In building a tradition at Sarang Mas we would like our incoming guests to bring along a gift from their country to be displayed in the vacation home. This gift would remind us of your visit and your friendship. In return we would present you with something from Malaysia as a momento of your stay.

By doing this we become little ambassadors of our countries, engaging in cultural exchange and building bridges. It is our hope that as we cross paths, albeit briefly, we can create a ripple towards a better world.

* This, of course, is not a requirement for your stay at Sarang Mas and you would be just as welcomed to our place if you choose not to participate in this exchange.

About Sarang Mas

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1920s pre-war double-storey brickhouse for group travelers who like to have their privacy. A great choice for those who are looking for something between a backpacker's and the conventional hotel.

Sarang Mas is for those who have done their fair share of the backpacker's trail and the shared dorms but not quite into the concierge serviced hotels where you are mostly a "Sir!" or a "Madam!"

Here you will find a boutique style accommodation with spacious bedrooms with window views, a cozy lounge and contemporary bathrooms. The wooden floor would be a welcomed respite for your weary feet.

Sarang Mas is close to Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor eateries, yet nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. You will find that we are in a very convenient location with most of the attractions a short 5 - 10 min walk away.

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Views expressed in these websites may not necessarily be the views of Sarang Mas Vacation Home / Michael & Christina. Appropriate precaution will have to be taken when traveling. If in doubt, please seek medical advice.