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Foh San Dim Sum Restaurant @ Ipoh – Finally ….

July 15, 2009 | 14,018 views
Phew …. After the initial shock that we got on a Sunday morning, with roads all jammed up, all of the dim sum outlets in the vicinity crowded to the max (even coffee shops also jumped in the fray and business was booming!) and us running away with tails between our legs, FINALLY redemption came on a weekday’s morning.
Don’t get overwhelmed. Keyword is : DON’T EVER GIVE UP. Practise your steely glance (or puppy-eyed blinks) and stay adamant at one spot. (Or more, if you’re in a gang of ‘vultures’)
Weekends are definite no-no’s, unless you come REALLY early, or VERY late. They serve dim sum from about 6.30am onwards, until the day’s supplies finish up, or until about 2pm. No dim sum for dinner, sadly. Which is kind of a bummer, really. I wouldn’t mind digging into my Char Siew Pau and Siew Mai for dinner, or better yet, supper!
Remember – Don’t push your luck, and come prancing and whistling on a Tuesday morning. And sharing a table is a norm at Foh San. Especially if you’re in a small group.
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Ching Han Guan Biscuit Shop @ Hugh Low Street, Ipoh

July 14, 2009 | 8,398 views
Currently Motormouth’s on a roll here !!! Given the situation (rather dire now, with about merely half a month more to go), I dragged FCOE for a run all around Ipoh town today, covering as much eateries as possible before the inevitable.
How tragic you say? Nah …. none of those soapy, pathetic & dramatic endings.
Tucked in the middle of a row of almost-forgotten shoplots, a few doors away from the ever-expanding Yee Hup, Ching Han Guan certainly did not catch my attention before this …..
Tummythoz really had some fun making us bewildered with speculations, wild (and some idiotic) guesses! (Refer to her post HERE). But seriously, born and bred in Ipoh throughout the decades of my life, I’ve never known there was this confectionery here, aside from the ever-prominent Yee Hup. Read the rest of this entry »
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Crispy Skin Roasted Duck @ Sri Taman Mas Restaurant, Falim, Ipoh

July 12, 2009 | 1,804 views

Back from a weekend getaway to KL. I’m in dire need of a vacation, to prepare myself for the impending bouts of travelling that’s beckoning in the near future. Wait, that did not sound right huh? :)

The orange signboard is attracting curious stares, and hungry souls …..

A short, short post on one of my favourite food, the Roasted Duck. You see, to find a restaurant or stall serving roasted duck (and other roasted meats) may not seem that hard at all. Lurking in every corner, in most coffee shops and food courts, you’re bound to discover a stall chopping away at their most-prized meats, though most of the time only chicken and pork are commonly dished out. Duck is a rarity, more so for goose. Which explains why I went all the way to KL for my fix sometime ago. (Curious? Click HERE for Pudu’s Famous Roasted Goose)

Crackly & glistening skins, sweet & sticky gravy. If only the portion’s slightly larger, for a change. Roasted Duck Rice @ RM4 per serving Read the rest of this entry »
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Sharon’s Laksa – The BEST Siamese Laksa in Ipoh

July 9, 2009 | 1,292 views
Updated Sept 2010 – This outlet is closed now. Please be informed.
There’s a spanking NEW outlet in town, so rejoice fellow Ipohans (or Ipohites, whichever suits your fancy) !!! Recently opened for business, the proprietress was formerly with Kafe Happy Valley in Old Town of Ipoh. This outlet opened without much fanfare, so save for the residents of Ipoh Garden East, or those passing by on the way to Tambun, many would not have known of its existence.
The spacious al fresco dining area is a welcoming change, for a meal & the ensuing lounging session …..
Those baby-boomers of yesteryears, (aka antiques like me) would certainly agree that we did sworn by the extremely hip (and almost legendary) Antap Cafe in Ipoh Garden East, waaaayyyy back in the late 90′s.
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Famous Ah Leng Char Koay Teow @ Jalan Dato Keramat, Penang

July 7, 2009 | 8,778 views
Really, really exhausted from today’s work. It’s routine, yup, but the lethal combination of arduous journeys, winding roads, the torturous climate, and the incessant waiting rendered us almost incapacitated for the hours spent down south. It’s been some time since I’ve been ranting, so let me be …… or else.

If you’re wondering what’s so ‘leng’ (pretty) ’bout the Char Koay Teow (CKT) seller, you are in for a shock! ;)

OK, I digressed. Sue me. Hahaha …. I’m certainly in a sarcastic mood today. And thankfully it’s raining as of now, hence all sins washed away !!! Thanks be to the ones above …… or something.

An almost perfect plate of Char Koay Teow @ RM5.00. Additional RM0.50 for duck egg to be used instead
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The NEW Foh San – And The Astounding Ripple Effects !!!

July 5, 2009 | 570 views
Unbelievable. That’s the word to sum up the experience this Sunday morning. I pushed my luck, trying to see if the hype’s justified, judging from the repeated claims that Ipoh’s “Dim Sum Street” is perpetually jammed up with dim sum lovers, from morning until early afternoon. Even on weekdays!
The gigantic new lot that was specially built, with a generally more spacious seating area, albeit with modern influences as compared to the previous outlet
9 am should be early enough, on a Sunday morning. Or at least that’s what I thought. Given the new location’s humongous dining area, it did not cross my mind at all that the place would be soooooo packed. Both floors were fully occupied, and the ‘vultures’ perched on every corner were daunting, eyeing and scrutinizing every action of the (damn lucky) ones seated and picking on their morsels of choice.

The sea of people everywhere, as if FREE food was being distributed! Notice the specially-designed Take Away counter? SWARMED!
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Something Sweet for the Weekend – Krispy Kreme Doughnuts @ Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

July 4, 2009 | 1,357 views
Krispy Kreme has to be THE most popular doughnut chain all over the world. Originating from the States, since 1937 (yup, read that right, an amazing 62 years of legacy, and still expanding like no other), the company has an impressive track record, serving warm, fresh from the oven doughnuts to millions of customers spanning the decades, from the States to Australia, as well as doughnut fans in Asia.

Krispy Kreme @ Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur - Since 27th April 2009

Initially, there was the surreal hype surrounding the opening of the store at Berjaya Times Square in KL, with free doughnuts all year round on offer, people camped and queued like mad (two nights before the opening, can you imagine that?!) for a chance at the exclusive vouchers, bound to elevate any soul to a sugar rush, and subsequent booming business to us healthcare professionals.

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