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Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Put Pudu's Restoran San Jee on your bucket list for their feel-good fish head noodles with fresh fish and a wonderful chicken-pork broth
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Just because anyone can offer fish head noodles doesn't mean they can do it well. That elusive bowl, which ticks all the boxes, from fresh fish to a broth that stands well on its own, can now be found inside Pudu's Restoran San Jee. Opened about six years ago, this stall, including others serving Hong Kong style roast meats and pork noodles, inside this coffee shop is operated by the restaurant owner. The fish head noodles stall is manned by a bunch of young foreign workers who have picked up the skills of cooking each bowl upon order. Soong fish (left) has a smooth skin and flesh while grouper fish skin (right) has more bite with firmer meat. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi The menu is kept short and sweet. Select either grouper or Soong fish and a choice of the head or cut into slices. Not in the mood to wrestle with bones? Well, don't fret as there's the safe choice of chunky pieces of bouncy fish paste (yue wat). Not a fan of pesky bones? The way to go is fish paste together with seaweed and 'fuchuk'. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi The fish is ultra fresh — slipping off the bone — and thickly cut to allow one to slowly relish every bite. It's kept natural, unlike other fish head noodles stalls where they prefer to coat it with batter and deep fry the fish head pieces. Each bowl is cooked individually with an 8-hour broth using old chicken and pork bones. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi All of this sings in the intense broth, said to be slowly simmered for eight hours, using old chicken and pork bones, and laced with Shao Xing rice wine. It's a big change from the usual clear fish based broths used for this type of noodles. All bowls come blanketed with lush greenery in the form of chopped spring onions and Chinese parsley, further enhancing that drinkable broth that also includes thin shavings of young ginger. It's further perked up with golden, fluffy nuggets of sinful fried lard, while the grouper fish and fish paste bowls include seaweed and fried fuchuk. Smooth Soong fish slices with jelly-like bits is best paired with that amazing chicken and pork broth. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Soong fish is a velvety choice especially when you get to the jelly-like belly part. Most diners here obviously prefer the Soong fish head as it runs out quickly. It's definitely a workout for the mouth, going through each piece with the bones but the reward is worth it, as one gets to savour the slippery pieces of fish flesh mixed with the gelatinous parts. Grouper fish, cut into thick slices here, with that distinct chewy, thick skin. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Grouper, on the other hand, has firmer flesh and is sought after for its thick, slightly chewy skin. With the fish head, there's more of that awesome skin to relish, so take your time to clean out the bones. Choices for noodles are limited to hor fun, lai fun or beehoon. Order your bowl of noodles at the stall located at the side of the coffee shop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Go for the hor fun as the flat rice noodles have a smooth texture, working so well with that flavoursome broth. This corner restaurant with its distinct leafy canopy fronting it is a neighbourhood haunt, where locals sit around tables to 'spill the tea' over a bowl of fish head noodles. That happy buzz and camaraderie, especially in helping each other out when the local authorities come to issue parking tickets, gives this place character. A bowl of Soong fish noodles (head or meat) is priced at RM11, the grouper fish (head or meat) noodles is RM20. For the fish paste noodles, the price is RM10. A neighbourhood haunt, this place sees many older folks sitting around a table sharing gossip and slurping down hot bowls of fish head noodles. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi Fish Head Noodles Stall, Restoran San Jee, 40, Lorong Yap Hing, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Open: 6am to 1pm. Closed on Monday. * This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. * Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cat-shaped robot waiter bringing smiles at Cumbrian café
A CAT-shaped robot waiter is bringing a smile to the faces of customers at a Whitehaven café. The BellaBot, a delivery robot created by Chinese tech company Pudu, has been recruited for the Rooftop Café at Dixons department store on Lowther Street. The robot can zip between tables and the front counter, with staff or customers only required to load and unload the trays. It can talk to customers and is programmed with random phrases including 'your food is here, marra'. It also makes meowing noises if stroked on its ears but will remind diners not to interrupt its work if stroked for too long. Dixons Rooftop Cafe customer Chris Eaves interacts with the robot (Image: Newsquest) The friendly-faced robot can serve four tables at once and is able to navigate around obstacles and take the most efficient route. Gordon Osbaldestin, company surveyor at J Dixon & Son Ltd., saw one of the robots at a trade show and after the company secured one, it was trailed at the café a week before Easter. It has proved to be a hit with the public and has helped free up staff to speak to customers and carry out other tasks. Mr Osbaldestin said: 'It has lifted us all. It's such a positive. Everyone has taken it really well. It's not what people expect to see here. 'It's given us more efficiency and allows us more time to have conversation with the customers. You can go anywhere for a coffee and a cake but if you like the crack, this is the place to come. 'Everyone has realised it's a help for the staff. It's very reliable as well. The robot at Dixons Rooftop Cafe is helping staff and bringing joy to customers (Image: Newsquest) 'The idea is to make customers smile. It's another reason to come here. It's definitely made us more efficient and everyone finds it funny.' Margaret Stobbart, a staff member at the café, said: 'We love it. It's great. The kids love it – all the customers do.' Chris Eaves, a customer at the café, said: 'I think it's kind of cute. It prompts the idea that the robot environment is here in the mundane environment of a café.' Mr Osbaldestin said there are now plans to introduce Pudu's CC1 cleaning robot at Dunmail Park in Workington, also owned by J Dixon & Son Ltd. He said this would allow floor cleaning to take place during the early hours and would help in winter when there are longer drying times. It would also free up cleaning staff to focus on other areas.
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Portland cafe says Bella robot will not replace staff
Bella carries multiple trays packed with food and drinks, deftly swerving any obstacles and delivering orders day in and day out to her is the latest recruit at The View Cafe and Bar at Portland's Heights hotel in Bella is no normal member of the waiting staff - she is a state-of-the art robot programmed to serve and even interact with the eatery's costing a little under £9,000, it is hoped it can be an economical idea, as well as a novel assistant manager Mike Deadman insists Bella - built by Chinese technology company Pudu - will not result in any job told the BBC the robot was brought in to help at busier times and to carry items others might find a struggle. "I think [Bella] will complement existing services but I certainly don't think it'll replace the human touch," he said."Our recruitment process is as active as ever and it's simply supplemented." Bella is capable of singing Happy Birthday and can respond with phrases such as "wow your hands really are warm" when 55kg (121lb) robot is also equipped with obstacle avoidance technology, meaning it can glide through the cafe speedily and Deadman was inspired to bring the technology - also trialled by Bella Italia in 2022 - to Portland after seeing it used in cafes and restaurants in other parts of the only time will tell if it will prove the future of customer service. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
The tiniest deer species in the world is the most adorable thing you will find on the internet today!
Nature has a vast expanse and within this lies detailed puzzles that are pinned away in misty forests, deep oceans, and rugged mountains. Despite centuries of research, the natural world still holds secrets that have continued to amaze scientists time and again. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now May it be camouflaged insects looking like leaves to fish that glow in the darkest depths. And one of these adorable beings remains hidden in the Andes Mountains, that lie along the western edge of South America. These peaks are home to a massive variety of flora and fauna, many of which exist nowhere else on Earth. A new species of deer has been identified for the first time in over six decades that will surely win your hearts with its adorable appearance. In March 2024, a discovery was announced in the Journal of Mammalogy, which said that a new species of deer had been found in the Andes Mountains of northern Peru. Named Pudella carlae , the species is the first new cervid to be formally described in South America in over 60 years. The discovery was led by a multinational team of researchers from Peru, Brazil, and Chile, with Guillermo D'Elía of the Universidad Austral de Chile at the helm. World's smallest deer The tiny deer belongs to the pudu genus, which includes the world's smallest deer. Measuring just 38 centimeters tall and weighing between 7 and 9 kilograms, that is equal to the weight of a dog species ,Jack Russell terrier. Pudella carlae belongs between the two known pudu species in terms of size. Its coat is a noticeably rustier brown, with a paler head and ears, setting it apart from its relatives. The species was first brought to light when team member Javier Barrio spotted a group of unusual mini-deer during fieldwork. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Intrigued, the researchers compared museum specimens and conducted genetic testing to confirm the distinctiveness of the species. Their findings revealed not only physical and genetic differences but also a unique distribution. Pudu's home Pudella carlae is native to the Huancabamba Depression, a 50-kilometer-wide, arid river valley that slices through the northern Andes. The region is already known for its extraordinary inhouse biodiversity, and this latest addition is a gem to its ecological importance. In honor of Peruvian biologist Carla Gazzolo, who has contributed significantly to the region's biodiversity studies, the species was named Pudella carlae. The Pudu is a rare and endangered species The species have low population numbers and are classified as 'Near Threatened' or 'Vulnerable' due to habitat loss, hunting, and fragmentation. The Northern Pudu, native to Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, is particularly elusive and sparsely distributed. With the recent discovery of Pudella carlae in Peru, the number of known pudu species has grown to three.
Fox News
12-04-2025
- Fox News
Is this robot after our hospitality, retail and healthcare jobs?
As you navigate through your daily routine, whether it's grabbing a meal at a restaurant, visiting a healthcare center or checking into a hotel, you might soon encounter a new kind of robot at these places. It's called the FlashBot Arm, and Pudu Robotics is behind it. This semi-humanoid robot combines advanced manipulation capabilities with intelligent delivery features, making it a significant innovation in the service robotics sector. Unlike traditional robots, the FlashBot Arm is designed to interact with its environment in a more human-like way. The FlashBot Arm is an upgraded version of Pudu's FlashBot Max, a wheeled cube used for autonomous item delivery within buildings. This new model adds two robotic arms with seven degrees of freedom each and dexterous hands featuring 11 degrees of freedom, allowing it to perform tasks such as pressing elevator buttons, swiping card keys and carrying objects. These enhancements enable the robot to adapt effortlessly to various tasks without requiring costly modifications to existing infrastructures. One of the FlashBot Arm's standout features is its ability to navigate complex environments entirely on its own. Using advanced VSLAM and laser SLAM technologies, it creates detailed 3D maps, allowing it to move through spaces and avoid obstacles in real time. This is especially valuable in places like hotels, where traditional robots often struggle with elevator navigation due to infrastructure limitations. The FlashBot Arm overcomes these challenges seamlessly, handling tasks from picking up items to operating elevators and delivering them with precision, which significantly boosts service efficiency. The robot also incorporates cutting-edge large language models that enable it to hold natural conversations with people. Through these interactions, it can understand verbal delivery instructions and coordinate with other robots in the vicinity to analyze tasks and break them down for efficient execution. This conversational capability makes the FlashBot Arm a more interactive and responsive tool, elevating the overall experience by providing personalized service tailored to specific needs. The FlashBot Arm is designed for diverse commercial settings: The FlashBot Arm is designed with safety and seamless interaction in mind. It's packed with high-precision sensors like RGBD cameras, LiDAR, panoramic cameras and pressure-sensitive skin, which help it understand its surroundings in real time. These features allow the robot to navigate safely and stop immediately if it encounters an obstacle, ensuring smooth human-robot interactions. You can communicate with the FlashBot Arm using voice commands, gestures, or even through its expressive touchscreen face, making the experience feel natural and intuitive. Its sleek design also makes it approachable and engaging, breaking down barriers for anyone interacting with this cutting-edge technology. The FlashBot Arm is priced at approximately $28,000, making it a premium solution for businesses looking to integrate advanced robotic assistance into their operations. As for availability, Pudu Robotics has established a presence here in the U.S. with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and a fulfillment center in Hamilton, New Jersey. This setup ensures that the FlashBot Arm is accessible to businesses across the U.S. through authorized distributors. However, specific pricing and availability details may vary, so it's best to contact Pudu Robotics directly for more information. As impressive as this technology is, it's impossible to ignore the concerns it raises. For some, the FlashBot Arm represents progress — streamlining tasks and enhancing services in ways that were once unimaginable. For others, it's a sign of growing automation that could displace human workers, particularly in roles traditionally filled by manual labor. While robots like the FlashBot Arm can create new opportunities in areas like maintenance and programming, they also bring the risk of job displacement for those without access to retraining or alternative career paths. The reality is that automation isn't going away — it's expanding. But its adoption isn't instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability. How do you view these robots, as helpful tools or potential threats to employment? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
