Chillout, Soulout & Freakout

It has been 2 years since the last time I visited Miri. I see a lot of new buildings, new malls and new beaches that are opened. I am truly happy to see the Oil Town Miri is back to its glory. At Tanjong Lobang Beach, there is a new chained Japanese restaurant which is originated at Brunei. It is called Excapade Sushi Japanese Restaurant. Now they have expanded to Miri. I used to dine in this restaurant at Brunei which you can check out the post here . This restaurant has a lot of branches in Brunei so you shouldn't be surprised when they spend big at Miri to have such a spacious space. Their menu has been improvising ever since the last time I visited 4 years ago. A lot of the things you would want to try. Battera Smoked Salmon @RM15.60++ Outlook: 3/5 Creativity: 4/5 Taste: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Overall: 3/5 - The combination of the crunchiness, grilled taste, sweet rice and fresh salmon is really how a perfect maki should be done. And they did it just well. Tai U...

Last year when I visited Miri for the first time, I was surprised that there is a diving site in Miri. Never heard anyone talk about diving in Miri. However due to time and weather issue, I did not managed to dive last year. But this time, I made it and signed up for a 6 dives for 2 days which cost me RM700. Light refreshment, drinks and hotel transfer (town area only) were included. I have been brought to a port with extremely oily river. I can't imagine villagers living by this oily river. It is so unhealthy! The worst part is people are fishing in that river! I wonder if those fishes can be eaten. I do believe those fishes might be sold in the market too. Ewww.... Why it is so polluted? High rise buildings by the river. Fishing villages... Fishing boats... Larger boats... And even cargo ships are here too! Please look at the horrible color of the water. It is so gross and smelly too! I am not going to dive into such a water. Let's get outta ...