Return of the Missing “Roti Telur” @ Goodshed
September 26, 2010 | 5,091 views
And we heaved a sigh of relief? (Okay, maybe just me, since the rest were just virgins to the roti telur experience at Goodshed)
Okay, so it was WMW back then who posted a review on her favourite roti telur (roti means bread, in this case refers to the Indian flatbread, a staple breakfast for many in Malaysia) stall in Ipoh; by the name of Goodshed Restaurant.
Good WHAT?! Yeah … that was exactly how I reacted initially. Then slowly realizing that this shack of a Indian-Muslim (popularly known as ‘mamak’) eatery is directly opposite the cargo terminal of Ipoh.
And then I started to fall for the roti telur here. Fluffy serving of golden egg omelette wrapped inside a thin and crisp layer of dough (or the roti canai), with chopped bits of caramelized onions for added fragrance, texture and sweetness.
After a hiatus of 6 months, they finally reopened almost immediately after Hari Raya earlier this month
Lo and behold, as they say; good things don’t last. And for the past half year or so, Goodshed was out of business!!!! I was devastated, knowing that I lost a very good place for a leisure breakfast. Usually this place was my top pick when I had to eat alone in the morning before settling my business at the terminal opposite of this shack.
But thankfully, someone from the All About Ipoh page commented that they were closed only temporarily, and should reopen before the end of the year. And yes, almost immediately after Raya, Goodshed reopened their doors for business. And darn it’s about time ……
Goodshed Restaurant looks more like a shack or a house, instead of full-blown eatery. Eating at the compound of the restaurant means being cradled by the breeze, and don’t worry about the heat as the place is nicely shaded by trees around the premise.
From morning until early afternoon you can expect to see a sizeable crowd at Goodshed. But never overwhelmingly packed, unless maybe lunch hour where the blue collar workers around old town come for their nasi kandar.
Parking’s a breeze, as you can place your car haphazardly in front of the shop, or along the road. Since this is the only restaurant in business during daytime, and there is no other office or shops around the area. But just beware of the humongous trucks carrying cargoes to the terminal opposite of this restaurant.
Roti Bawang – Indian flatbread filled with onions
Since this was the first visit for the other colleagues, they were skeptical at first. Just like how I was, throwing my most suspicious glances at the rather shabby surroundings.
But aside from KYT’s disastrous Roti Bawang (according to him anyway, since he was expecting more of the chopped onions instead of a mere handful), the rest had the same Roti Telur like I did.
Hmm, comparing this to the first pic of this post, do you see any discrepancy?
Although not as brilliantly golden like the ones I used to have before they went for a break, the roti telur at Goodshed still rocks in my book. You can’t even see/taste the grease (from the ghee oil) on the fluffy and crispy bread, but instead a very wholesome and filling layers of egg omelette nicely tucked within the pan-fried dough.
Pardon the Motormouth treatment to the roti telur, but the killer sambal was to die for! Yes, stomach churning/burning paste of ground chili and spices.
They have decided to up the ante by increasing the spiciness of the accompanying sambal. Be cautious and DO NOT wallop spoonfuls of this. You have been warned. Someone did and ended up gasping for air. Hahahaha ….. don’t worry. Just be ready with a glass of ‘teh tarik’ (frothy pulled milk tea, a Malaysian classic beverage)
With opened gates, Goodshed welcomes everyone to their restaurant for their fuss-free halal fares.
And oh, the boss was proudly proclaiming their murtabak (a type of Indian bread filled with minced meat, usually lamb, beef or chicken) to be the BEST in town. Anyone can attest to this?
GOODSHED RESTAURANT (Halal)
(Directly opposite of Ipoh Cargo Terminal, near to the railway station)
4901S, Jalan St John,
30200 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Business hours : From morning right up until 12 midnight.
No off days, except Hari Raya.
GPS Coordinates : E101 4′ 18.8″ N4 36′ 1.2″
Google Map to Goodshed Restaurant
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oh this place.. always pass by..
but never stopped to eat.. haha.. =)
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Same with me. I was passing by almost every day sometimes. And for years I never thought of this place as a potential spot for good food.
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I loved roti telur!! >_<
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The sight of roti canai, telur & bawang makes my saliva drip!! Out of my workplace
so with the map shall try to explain/show to my gardener & get him to tapau for me!!
Unless MM willing to tapau for me..*tongue*.. kekeke..
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Haha ….. your gardener from around the place?
If only you tapau some dim sum from Royal China for me, melody. 🙂
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melody Reply:
September 28th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Can always ask him to tapau for me geh..
Oooo.. just buzz me when you free..
eat at RC better..*winks*
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lol.. roti telur is my favorite of all during mamak time here =] plus a teh tarik~
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their crab curry used to be heavenly.. ages ago.. but haf not had it long long time dy…dunno how issit now
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
I have never tried the rice with curry either. Always had this impression that eating lunch there would be very hot and sweaty. But I guess the same goes for all the other shops around old town ….
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Makes me hungry now bro. 😀
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your first picture of the roti telur made my tummy rumble.. lol.. I was thinking to myself, how come Ipoh has such a place but KL/PJ don’t.. Only when I saw your later picture of the roti telur did I realise it was your photography skill that made it look so nice… hahahaha
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Eh … not the photography skill lah …. I don’t have any.
The first shot was taken back then, before they were closed for 6 months.
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i wouldnt complain, i havent had a roti in months!
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Oh ….. poor soul you. But least you are having possibly the freshest seafood of your life down under? 🙂
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The later roti telur not as impressive as the the one u had before ler~~ Don’t have the golden brown colour.
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Yeah, I noticed. Though the sambal has improved leaps and bounds! Fiery, stomach churning chili!
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Thanks for the best food news I’ve heard in ages! My family has been regular Goodshed customers since my grandfather’s time and we were distressed thinking that it was gone for good. Yes, the surroundings are shabby but the food is always excellent and the service, top notch. I usually order the murtabak so I can attest to it being the best in Ipoh (IMO, of course)! Their murtabak is served with fantastic pickled onions that come in a brilliant shade of magenta! Their plain roti canai, thosai, dhal curry, pickled cucumber (served with nasi briyani), ayam ros (ask for extra onions!) and ayam madu are all delicious too. Now that they’re back, I don’t have to search for somewhere else to get my mamak food fix!
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Haha, this sounds soooo convincing, TLS.
Okay, then the murtabak should be next on the breakfast menu list.
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Gah! A good piece of roti canai to me must be crispy, non-oily and accompanied with the killer curry sauce… and my choice would be the usual roti kosong 😛 not really a fan of roti telur, planta, bla bla bla bla
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hmm, yeah true also … I like roti kosong myself. But sometimes in life, we need a little …. excitement. 🙂
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I am very glad that you favorite breakfast place reopened. I have a favorite place that I like to catch a bite from, too. I never know when it is going to be outside my work though. But, when it is, I like to stop in because they have great food for a very low price. You get alot for your money and that is what counts now days.
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Drool~~~. Back in kl, I like the sri melur one’s as they are crisp and a little more hygienic being supplied by the factory.
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Erm, hygiene matters aside, don’t you sometimes crave for the most authentic, fluffy piece of tasty roti canai kneaded, tossed, and subsequently thrown on the grill au naturel?
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The previous roti telur definitely looked more golden and appealing! But it’s interesting to see that it’s not greasy! I’m definitely going to give it a try!
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Yeah, for certain the previous one looked better. But tastewise, not much difference really.
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ahh…good ol roti telur…as i remember back when me was a kid ..always bring my telur kampung
to mamak for roti telur..d best…of course back then in 70`s cost only 20sen…sigh…cost of living shoots but d gaji not in tandem…Now only having roti kosong mostly
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Haha … roti telur here is RM1.50 per piece only. Still cheaper than a plate of nasi lemak?
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can’t remember what i ate there…but i liked their teh ais..:)
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
The roti telur lah! Hahaha … the first pic was taken when we went sometime last year I think.
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FCOE Reply:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
i see…really cant remember myself eating..
the tapah roti telur also taste good if im not mistaken.
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I usually dun like roti but after seeing your pics, I wish I could have one now instead of carrots cupcake for breakie
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I’d been there many times which approximately nearby Lim Garden. The Goodshed was closed for quite some time a few months back … so now opened after Hari Raya as what I noticed passed by. Thanks for sharing, J2Kfm
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 28th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
You’re welcomed, cool tiger. Seems that the owner went back to his home country during the long hiatus stint. Glad to see them back in action, rolling out piping fresh roti’s to the eager crowd.
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TLS Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Many people (me included) thought that the boss went back to his home country. He told me that he was in Ipoh the whole time! Apparently, after a family event, he just wanted a break.
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My goodness! They are still around. The shed was not too good years ago when parked near a tree!
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i love this place!! the chicken bryani is awesome!!
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J2Kfm Reply:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Never tried the curry rice or Biryani, hence I can’t comment on this. But the roti telur is good. And the sambal was deadly ….
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I used to frequent this outlet since my primary school days in the early 50’s. Their roti canai served with pickled onion was great. I have not been there for a long time and I am glad the food is still great. Hope to visit the shop during my next visit to Ipoh.
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J2Kfm Reply:
May 4th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Please do. This outlet brings back so much memories of my working days around the cargo few years back. Great roti telur.
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Dang,missed the old tebar king. My school mate gany. Use to be there for tea time in 80’s
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