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I Rediscovered Mun Thin @ Ipoh Restaurant !!!

March 8, 2011 | 17,696 views

“Mun WHAT”? Okay, so there was this amazing place back in the 80’s-early 90’s in town (on Anderson road, facing the current Nam Kew restaurant) that used to serve delicious ‘dai chow’ dishes, various roasted meats, and a delectably irresistible creme caramel custard; much like how Thean Chun make theirs nowadays.

My dad used to work at the now-defunct French Hotel on Cockman Street (Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar) since I was a small kid, and the fond memories of eating wobbly and sweet egg custard at Mun Thin, or ice-cream at First Coffee House, or even the banana split at KFC (yeah, for your information, KFC used to serve ice-cream back in those days) would be forever etched in this gradually deteriorating mind.

Fried Roast Pork

“Bao Siew Yok” – Stir-fried Roast Pork with Leeks and Onions (RM18/USD6)

Now let’s get back into business. đŸ™‚

Mun Thin was all but gone for more than a decade. The shop has been transformed into something else (forgot what, but should be a coffee shop with another name for some time) since then, and we have all but lost hope on reliving those sweet memories from the earlier years.

Until now. Yes, the same people that used to run Mun Thin is now at Ipoh Restaurant (how original?); right smack in town centre (on Hume Street/Jalan Masjid, also known as Coffin Street, albeit that’s an unpalatable moniker) …… Read the rest of this entry »

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The Carnivores Crave for Crispy Pork Knuckles!! @ Swee Garden Restaurant

September 30, 2010 | 18,597 views

And I was scratching my head in vain. Not trying to relieve the itch but with a confused stand on should I categorize this post into Perak Food, or Penang Food. Or is there a category in between?

Technically, Swee Garden Restaurant is in Nibong Tebal, a town on the mainland of Penang that shares the border with Parit Buntar; a town to the north west of Perak. And from Parit Buntar we travelled a short distance of about 15 minutes before crossing the border and reaching the township of Nibong Tebal.

Crispy Pork Knuckle @ Swee Garden2

Their famous crispy pork knuckle; a fusion of German-Chinese cuisine served with no particular sauce but pickled shallots and slices of cucumber and tomatoes.

And Molinja* (not her real name, of course) kept on raving about this deliciously sinful and gelatinous rendition of a pork knuckle, back when we were having the Sitiawan’s red wine pork knuckle at Lido Restaurant. Being the lover of anything porky, I set my mind to it and ended up at Parit Buntar for work with LZP and hopped over the border (sounds like a major sacrifice, right?) for some delicious ‘chu char’ dishes.

Collage of Umbra Juice, Cili Padi, Packed Environment

Did not expect the place to be swarmed by the lunch crowd way before 1pm, and they are also famous for their ambra juice.

No wonder Molinja herself suggested for us to arrive earlier for lunch. 12.30pm is far from early, even on a weekday. Ended up we waited for some time before being seated, and a good 30 minutes or so before being served. So was the wait worthy and the hype justified?

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A German Porky & Beer Wonderland @ Berlin’s Bier Houz, Ipoh

June 5, 2010 | 34,742 views

Pork Spare Ribs Special

Who Needs Fork & Knife? Basted with a finger-licking droolworthy BBQ sauce, the Pork Ribs Special @ Berlin’s Bier Houz just begged to be devoured using hands and all.

A new watering hole opened in Greentown Business Centre recently, named Berlin’s Bier Houz (www). Specializing in imported German beers, and a mish-mash of German-European cuisine, I came to know about this place recently from a colleague, and decided to venture over for lunch.

This place reminded me of Bavarian Bier Haus @ The Curve, with almost the same setting, cuisine, and imported German beers.

Front of Berlin Bier Houz

The front facade of the restaurant/bistro, located at the new premises in Greentown Business Centre. Berlin’s Bier Houz faces the row of shops housing Movenpeak and Assam House.

The menu covers mostly liquors in all manners, served in half-a-pint sizes, full pints, in bottles, and even cocktails/mocktails. Indeed, a haven for those who appreciate the finer forms of German beers, with names such as Erdinger, Stella Artois, Blackthorn, Tetley’s and Connor’s. Pardon me for being ignorant, for I’m not an avid drinker myself.

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Brother Yat Restaurant @ Subang Jaya

September 15, 2009 | 13,748 views

Brother Yat Restaurant is a Chinese seafood restaurant in Subang Jaya, and situated in the most unlikely of places; in an industrial park, complete with a fascinating factory-like set up!!!

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Brother Yat’s Signature German-style Pork Knuckle

Had it not been my aunt and family in Subang Jaya who had frequented this restaurant for an impressive number of times, I highly doubt I’ll be able to locate this gem of a Chinese eatery, serving reasonably-priced dishes at a spacious and airy premise, complete with an industrial outlook. But no worries, as you’ll be able to spot the signboard pretty easily from afar, and get an inkling that something good must be brewing at the horizons judging from the number of cars parked around the parameters come lunchtime or dinner hours.

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Hong Kong/Macau 2008 FINALE – When The Sun Goes Down in Macau …

October 29, 2008 | 5,017 views
And here comes the finale ….. Well, for those who might’ve forgotten, these ultra long, and extended posts on Hong Kong/Macau actually spanned an un-enviable 5 weeks. Yeah yeah … I could’ve finished them earlier, but “time constraints” and “human nature” (read : lazybum) had the better of me. For those who wish to recall the whole ordeal, from Day One til Day Nine, do click HERE for the entire itinerary.

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Choy Kee Restaurant’s Famous Pork Knuckle, Sungkai, Perak

July 13, 2008 | 25,936 views
Continuation from previous post ….
Still wobbly from the long ride from the north, I’d continue posting on my previous excursion-cum-work-cum-holidays (haha … confused?) at Sg. Klah Hot Spring’s FELDA Residence. For my ultimate vacation (“,) over the weekend that took me, KYT, TallGal, and NINE (9!!!)others over the border, do stay tuned for my next posts …. (OK, I’m too battered to sort the photos this instance, that’s why) =P

In a nutshell, they advertise their signature dishes, complete with the shop’s contact numbers … How’s that for self-promo savviness? đŸ˜‰

A brief introduction of Sungkai, a town I hold close to my heart. The reason? I practically grew up visiting this small town quite frequent, as my late grandfather stayed here ever since I was born. For those in the dark about living and embracing the simple, village-type of lifestyle in a small town, the experience is priceless. Imagine “recreational” activities such as having a splashing time at a waterfall, a walk in the palm oil plantations, strolling around the whole town enjoying your favourite ice-cream, and dozing off to the lullaby of crickets.

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