Monday 28 December 2015

Cendol Dessert at Bercham, Ipoh.

I have heard about this famous Cendol stall in Bercham but I have not been there nor have tasted it before. Last Saturday after our lunch at Caterbest, we walked over to the stall and were told by one of the customers that everything had been sold out.

The next day, after our Sunday lunch at Restaurant Chong Say Kee, we were driving home and we have to pass by this Cendol stall. I requested hubby to stop at the Cendol stall. This time we were early and I get to taste the Cendol.
 There was a queue and I joined in the queue. It was midday and it was very hot.
I managed to stand under the big umbrella.
Everyone was patiently queuing up for their turn, including me.
The Cendol stall is in front of the Caltex petrol station and facing the opposite Shell petrol station.
Here is the price listing. To pack and take away, there is an additional charge of 0.50 cents.
If you want to eat your dessert there, either you stand and eat or you can sit in your car and enjoy the dessert.
He is a one man show and he works very fast.
He starts his business around 12.30 pm and the dessert is usually sold out by 2.30 pm or earlier.
So far this is the best Cendol I have tasted in Ipoh. I noticed that both the palm syrup and coconut milk are really thick, and these make a great difference to the taste of the dessert.
Most important is that I noticed the stall is clean.

Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD?
Who may stand in His holy place?
The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
(Psalm 24:3-4, NIV)

54 comments:

  1. If me, depend on mood to Q for foods, if there is long Q, hehe...

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    1. Usually I wouldn't queue for food especially when the queue is long and some more under the hot sun. But that day I just have this desire to taste this dessert, so I willing queue up to pack and take away the desserts.

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  2. Ah, you didn't show me what Cendol is! Maybe next time.

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    1. Hello Tom, I didn't have a picture of the Cendol because we packed home to enjoy. Pouring it out from the pack, it looked messy. Next time I will order a bowl to take a picture of it.

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  3. Agree with you, palm syrup & coconut milk are 2 main ingredients for a nice bowl of cendol & must be thick & not dilute. Even it is good, with the long queue, I guess I don't have the patience to wait.

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    1. I was surprised at myself and my patience that day. Just to satisfy my craving, I guess!

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  4. Hello, I have never heard of Cendol. It must be delicious if it sells out so quickly. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead! I wish you all the best in 2016, Happy New Year!

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    1. Hello Eileen. I should have taken a picture of the cendol. Happy new year to you too!

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  5. Wow- it must be really good. I had to look up what cendol is but it looks yummy. The green squiggles in it make it looks really appealing. I have never heard of rice flour jelly either. It is fascinating the foods from all over the world. Hope your week started off in the nicest of ways and you get to eat more cendol soon. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you for looking up to know what is cendol. Sorry I didn't have a picture to show. Happy new year, Erika.

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  6. You're like me, it's most important that the stall be clean or I won't eat no matter how hungry I am, lol...
    The dessert must be very yummy for selling out so fast.
    Have a great day nancy.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  7. Cendol is one of my favourite dessert! Will take note of this stall in Ipoh. Thanks for the recommendation.

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    1. Hello Mun, I will be making a return trip to this stall for more. Have a great new week!

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  8. A melhor maneira de sair é seguir em frente com motivação, FELIZ ANO 1016.
    AG

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    1. Thank you for your visit and comment. Happy New Year 2016!

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  9. great honest review
    www.mahasbeautyblog.com

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  10. Nice series of photos, Nancy!

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  11. Nancy cendol is the most interesting to me.

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  12. Well the ingredients sound intriguing!

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  13. I would love to try that dessert. Sounds good.

    Have a terrific day Nancy. ☺

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  14. I'm so glad it was worth lining up to get some!

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  15. I've never heard of Cendol Nancy but by all the people queuing it seems popular.

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    1. Thank you, Tony. The dessert is good. Worth the queue. Have a lovely day!

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  16. I am curious to know what Cendol taste like?

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    1. Sorry Kayni, I forgot to take a pic of it to show. Have a happy day!

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  17. Well, standing and eating dessert is one way to keep me from eating too much of it!

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    1. Hello Stephanie, not easy to stand and eat. For me, I will sit in the car and enjoy the air con and the dessert. Lol! Have an interesting day!

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  18. I didn't realise there are so many different types - at least 10 though looking at that menu.

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    1. Its a dozen types of combination. Have a fabulous day!

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  19. It sounds very interesting and good.

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  20. I have never heard of Cendol... I'll have to Google it and check it out, it must be tasty to stand in line fir it xox ♡

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    1. Yes, Launna. No wonder the customers are willing to queue up in the hot sun for this dessert. I have tasted it and I feel it is worth the queue, at least once in a while. Have a Happy New Year!

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  21. it must be good food if folks are willing to wait in line.

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    1. Hello Theresa, it is good and worth the queuing. Next time I will bring an umbrella. Have a Happy New Year!

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  22. Must taste better after queueing! Thick syrup and santan definitely sound tops.

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    1. Ha ha Stacy, it better taste good or else people won't queue for it. Have a Happy New Year!

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  23. Palm syrup and coconut milk are the key flavour in a nice, tasty, sweet and fragrant cendol. I could need a bowl now.

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    1. Thank you, Rose. I would love to have one also. But it is at the other side of Ipoh. Have a Happy New year!

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  24. I never tried it, but it sounds like a really tasty dish!

    Tanya
    www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

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    1. Hello Tanya, it is a very tasty dessert. I am sure you would love it. Have a Happy New year!

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  25. What a long queue, Nancy! But I am sure it was worth the wait for a good bowl of cendol. How I wish I could have a bowl too :)

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    1. Thank you, Phong Hong. Me too but that bowl of cendol will have to wait till I pass by that area and at the right time. Have a Happy New Year!

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  26. I had no idea what Cendol was, so looked it up. Looks delicious.
    The stall is fairly clean so that as you say is good.

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    1. Sorry I didn't take a picture of the dessert. I am sure you too would love it. Have a Happy New Year!

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  27. Wow...the ice would have melted by the time you reached home :) Happy New Year !

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    1. Not all melted, still nice and tasty. Happy New Year to you too!

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