Wednesday, June 18, 2014

A Ride from Genting Sempah to Janda Baik

Janda Baik is a kampong on a highland in the District of Bentong Pahang, a Malay Reserve land located on the slopes of the Main Range and it is about 600 meters above sea level. The weather is comfortable with many greenery and flowers.... and our game plan was to ride to Janda Baik from Genting Sempah. Thanks to Harry Chan for initiating and leading us to an amazing destination.
The response was good despite it was a short notice I decided to join the group the very morning itself. 
A total of 16 of us appeared for this ride but there are only 15 in this group picture, the No.16 was Christopher Lee who cycled from home, Sri Gombak my salute to him....
The distance to Janda Baik from Genting Sempah is about 16km though it was short but it had several challenging climbs to tackle.
Our first stop at a forest reserve rest area.
Hutan Lipur Konifer is recreational natural park at the entrance gate of Janda Baik. We did not go in this time but we might consider to visit it next time.
One of the steep climbs before entering Kampong Janda Baik.
Bike pushing is no shame so long as we can reach our destination and have fun.
This cooling land is popular among bikers, cyclists and visitors staying at the many homestay houses or resorts.
A spot where an ice cream man was very happy serving these dehydrated cyclists.
Here we were at a secluded river with cool and clean water. This is the entrance bridge to a resort and that was our picnic spot.
It was back to childhood days where we enjoyed having fun with the chilling water.
 I had some nice moment capturing these beautiful small dragon flies. They were really friendly indeed. 

 Well this would be one of the best places we have visited with our bicycles ...  beautiful Janda Baik truly amazing we should patronise these resorts more instead of spending our money overseas. 

The awesome 16 riders.
After the wonderful time at Janda Baik we headed to Bukit Tinggi Village (which has turned into a "commercialised" eating and marketing venue) for our lunch. 
Business is always lively during weekends and public holidays ... prices might not be cheaper if you compare with Kuala Lumpur but in the spirit of buying and spending some money during holidays ... why not.
Patric bought some vegetable back home ... bro, you still have room in your panniers how about some old Bentong ginger...
A lunch at a lesser crowded restaurant in Bukit Tinggi village.
Check here for a posting of my previous visit to Restoran Kolam Ikan, Bukit Tinggi.
All tummies being satisfied, all places seen for the day and it's time to climb back to our base ... reluctantly as usual after a good lunch we pedaled back and surely as usual we were safely back homes.
I met Freeman, my business associate who were also in Bukit Tinggi together with his family after their weekly outdoor activities, Ever since I poisoned him with bicycles he is not looking back at all and they are everywhere seeing places with 2 wheels most of the time during the weekends & public holidays.  .... Well done Freeman!!!
The 33km route we sweated and marked for the day.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Restoran Hao Yi Lou, Tapah - 好義樓飯店

Only after 4 attempts I managed to eat here, On 2 occasions it was closed and the third we were too late for anymore serving. It was crowded when we came though it still early and was able to grab a table for 12. The pricing is found to be very reasonable and way below our estimation.
Paku veggie fried with sambal belacan was good and tasty.
Braised pig tail with peas and groundnuts was another awesome choice.
Simple steamed la la clam with lots of spring onions topping was as good too.
Tapah produces lots of petai you can get them from the Orang Asli or the many traders found nearer to the town. And this serving of assam petai prawn was gorgeous even the the onions were delicious too.
Assam steamed Tilapia fish was tender and super delicious.
The only one dish that I stayed away that was this Sang Cheong, pig fallopian tube ... I just simply do not like it ...hahaha.
Kam Heong Wong Sin (eel) was the mother of all the dishes we had 2 plates when one was not enough. So this is definitely a must try dish not only in Hao Yi Lou but most of the restaurants in Tapah.
What a coincidence I met Hon Lim & his family it was also their first time at this restaurant, I hope they enjoyed the food too.
While waiting for your food to be served try the rojak buah nothing like in Penang but interesting and spicy enough to tickle you.
The kueh mueh was surprisingly good, do also give it a try.
Restoran Hao Yi Lou
2, Persiaran Tapah Indah 1/3
Taman Tapah Indah 3
Tapah, Perak
Tel: 05-401-8148, 016-532-8678/012, 012-463-5590
GPS : 4.217254,101.277561

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Serdang Fried Porridge Revisit - Fong Ting Siew 本餐厅—峰亭秀海鲜(炒粥)

At last I get to meet KS Teoh of Fong Ting Siew and also a FB friend of mine. Below were some of our food we ate lately at this restaurant.
The popular fried porridge I reckon this was my third time eating FTS's porridge.
Apple & mango Salad with aromatic dried & pressed cuttlefish.
Fried prawns were fresh, succulent and delicious....
See here for my previous posting of Fong Ting Siew.

A 18km drive from Kulim to this secluded town.
our food trail continues......
本餐厅—峰亭秀海鲜(炒粥)
RESTORAN FONG TING SIEW


位于 71A,Jalan Raya, Taman Melur ,09800 Serdang ,Kedah.
Tel : 04-4077939
GPS : 5.20444, 100.61105

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Sentosa Corner Bukit Mertajam 圣陶莎茶餐室

Our northern food trail continued .....Sentosa Corner is a popular makan joint in Bukit Mertajam located off the main road of Jalan Kulim and it has lot of food stalls and the most popular seems to be BM Yam Rice.
The Char Koay Teow passed my grade though it was not really spectacular.
The feedbacks from our food adventurers is not so favourably for this Hokkien Mee a.k.a Prawn noodle hence I have to recommend a better one for them (hopefully).
Stewed soya sauce pork belly and intestines were part of BM Yam Rice serving.
Wow! spare parts of kidney, stomach, intestines etc etc in plain preserved veggie (kiam chai) soup....all tasted good!
An overall look of BM Yam Rice
Wan Tan Mee of Sentosa Corner
Curry Mee has a fairly good liking from the group.
I love this pan mee though it boring by the look but it's delicious and the chilli sauce was strikingly good.
Jawa Mee is another favourite choice of food in the northern region.
The group having finished with their breakfast and ready to go visiting.
I took the chance to cycle from Kulim to and fro and it was a lovely nostalgic ride.
Sentosa Corner 圣陶莎茶餐室
Off Jalan Kulim
Bukit Mertajam
GPS : 5.353672, 100.472215