Motormouth From Ipoh – Asian Food & Travel Blog

“What’s the significance of 11.11.11 to you?”

For me, the date will be forever etched in memories as my last day of work in the current workplace. Remember that huge leap of faith; departing from an undeniably comfort zone last December? (read THIS POST to find out more)

That was a marginally braver step; leaving my beloved hometown of Ipoh and the 4-odd years of contribution in the civil service.

Today’s no difference either, but I believe that I can cope with the swift changes in environment just as well. If not better. So dear readers, pray for me. 🙂

On this very significant Friday, allow me to tie all loose ends at work, skip the incessant ramblings Motormouth’s usually good for (or bad at) and present you with a slightly different story; one that presents Ipoh in a more flattering light …. (LOADS of photos after the jump) Read the rest of this entry »

Secret Garden Bistro – The open air dining concept (al fresco) taken to different heights; Sipping on your wine while being caressed by the soothing splatters of water from the fountain, and hopefully …. some lush greenery in the near future.

I would be lying if I say I am not intrigued by the sheer pleasure of introducing yet another new eatery in Ipoh, although this one being relatively new. The official launch of Secret Garden was sometime during the first week of August 2010. The bistro started operating way back in June or July, but the boutique hotel on the first floor (only three premium rooms, as far as I know) designed to exude a certain heritage aura will only be opened for reservations in the near future.

The rustic charm in the carefully executed planning and designing of the facade and interior of Secret Garden deserves a mention; especially those supposedly-REAL barrels used to prop up a glass table top at the bar area.

Many are still kept in the dark about the exact location of Secret Garden, or what type of cuisine one can expect to indulge themselves in. Heck, even if you zoom by this lane leading to Secret Garden, all lined with a tall foliage of trees, you might just miss the place as there is NO huge signboard lighted up with neon spotlights, nor engraved walls/tiles with the company’s name emblazoned on them.

To clear the air of mystique surrounding Secret Garden, read on to discover what could have been Ipoh’s best kept secret …… until NOW. 🙂

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