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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Foodgasm: McDonald's Spicy Gochujang McDeluxe & Banana Cookies Sundae
Has the McDonald's x G-Dragon collab arrived at your local McD? I tried the new limited-time Gochujang Butter Sauce on the Spicy Chicken McDeluxe Burger alongside the fresh Banana & Cookies Deluxe Sundae. From a surprisingly subtle, mild sauce that got lost in the burger to a banana-pudding-inspired sundae packed with cookies and banana jelly, here is my full review on what's worth ordering!

Faiz Faisal
1 day ago2 min read


Foodgasm: Domino's Cheese & Steak Pizza
Is the new Domino's Cheese & Steak Pizza actually worth ordering? As the No. 1 fan of cheese & steak, I was super excited to try both the chicken and beef versions. While the rich, melted cheese layer definitely hit the spot, the underwhelming beef strips had me asking one big question: Where's the steak? Here is my honest review of Domino's latest menu drop, plus why I'm desperately waiting for the Samjeang series to return!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 292 min read


Foodgasm: Brotani Sober Pina Colada
Is Brotani's viral Sober Pina Colada actually worth the hype? As a sucker for blue-colored drinks, I finally checked out Brotani to try their bougie blend of pineapple, coconut cream, pina lima, and blue spirulina. In the words of Katseye, this gives "twenty-dollar smoothies in LA" energy. Here is my honest review on the taste, texture, and why it officially replaced my usual smoothie order!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 222 min read


Foodgasm: Baskin Robbins Popping Shower
Baskin-Robbins Malaysia brought Japan's #1 best-selling flavor to our shores—Popping Shower! Featuring a subtle mint and white chocolate ice cream loaded with fizzy popping candies, I tried two scoops (plus bagged the limited-edition puffy stickers!). In this post, I break down whether this sweet global crossover lives up to the hype, plus a look back at how my ultimate go-to BR flavor evolved from Cotton Candy to Beach Day!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 152 min read


Foodgasm: Grimace Shake & Purple Cloud Sundae
Has the viral purple trend arrived at your local McD? I tried McDonald's limited-time Grimace Shake and the Purple Cloud Deluxe Sundae to see if they live up to the internet hype! From the cotton-candy-topped sundae to the nostalgic grape taffy flavor of the iconic shake, here is my honest review on which purple treat is a total sweet-tooth masterpiece and which one is an absolute must-try before it's gone!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 82 min read


Foodgasm: Oriental Kopi - Ayam Gepuk
Does Oriental Kopi serve real Nasi Ayam Gepuk? I tried their take on this street food favorite, and while it looks the part, the sambal feels much more like a sambal goreng berlado in disguise. Similar to my review at Gepuklah, this feels like an iteration created for those who can't handle real spice. Here is my honest review on why true Ayam Gepuk lovers might want to look elsewhere!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 12 min read
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