Whenever we want to have lunch with our friends who have a factory in Menglembu, we have to wait till 1.45 to 2.00 pm. They have to wait for their workers to come back from their lunch break before they themselves can go for their lunch.
Last Friday, we made a lunch appointment with them and we went to their factory to pick them up. They were going to introduce a new place to us, which they claimed that the food is good and the price reasonable.
By the time we reached the eatery, it was about 2 pm and we were the last customers. The eatery closes at 3 pm. My friend's wife did the ordering of dishes and to her disappointment, there were not many choices left. Most of the customers are regular customers and business was good that day.
These were the only fishes left. The cook deep fried the fishes. Then he cooked a preserved bean sauce and added the fish to the sauce.
Next was this steamed egg with some minced meat. In Chinese it is called "Suei Tan" (water egg). It may seems simple but not many people can master the art of steaming it to get a smooth, silky texture.
There was only this green leafy vegetable (choy sum) left.
Stir-fry with garlic.
And the last dish was a Lala shellfish (clam) dish, stir fried with garlic and onion green.
This is the cook in his simple kitchen facing the road. He has only 1 helper. He cooks noodles for breakfast and switches to cooking for lunch until he calls it a day by 3 pm. We had a very enjoyable and tasty meal and we will definitely be back for more. Good recommendation!
Total cost for our lunch = MYR 38.00 (approx. 9.45 USD)
(inclusive of 3 regular portions of rice for 4 people)
If you are interested, the address is at
Restoran Join Together, Jalan Kledang Timur 1, Menglembu, Ipoh.
We who believe are carefully joined together with Christ
as parts of a beautiful, constantly growing temple for God.
(Ephesians 2:21, The Living Bible-TLB)
Nancy, whatever food that was left was simple down to earth food that is so homely and delicious! I like the fish with preserved bean sauce.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phong Hong. Yes, these are homely and delicious. I haven't eaten fish cooked this way for a long, long time. Very delicious. Have a beautiful new week ahead!
DeleteAlways good to have food with friends, the food looks good.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mamas. A simple yet very tasty meal. What matters most is the nice and warm company. Have a wonderful new week ahead!
DeleteAnnoying when there isn't much left as in choice. But you enjoyed so that's the main thing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margaret. Initially we were disappointed but not for long. The food was good and delicious. We were all smiles and the cook was very pleased! Have a lovely new week ahead!
DeleteGood food, good friends...hard to beat that! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Feeling blessed. Have a great new week ahead!
DeleteThe 'suei tan' is one of my favourite food, Nancy! Nothing beats wonderful company for an enjoyable meal. ^.^
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. Have a wonderful new week ahead!
DeleteI love steamed egg custard. It has been a while since I cooked it. The lala is also my favourite. Must be fresh and sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. Both dishes were fresh and well done. Have a happy new week ahead!
DeleteI loves the lala...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. I too love lala especially when they are fresh and sweet. Have a fantastic new week ahead!
DeleteHi Nancy, all the food look very inviting and delicious. Love the fried fish and steamed egg.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead,regards.
Amelia
Thank you, Amelia. Have a nice new week ahead too!
DeleteHi Nancy, Looks like a great time was had with good friends and good food. Your photos are always wonderful. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celestina. Have a wonderful week ahead too!
DeleteNice looking seafood.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. Have a nice week ahead!
DeleteAt least you know your food is fresh since if they sell that much food they must get new supplies all the time. It still looks good, especially the shellfish! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erika. Have a lovely new week ahead!
DeleteMmm, it looks delicious! Lovely photos in this and in the other posts.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a most blessed Christmas and a happy new year!
Thank you, Sara. Have a great week ahead!
DeleteThat is a lunch worth waiting for! I'd like to try the steamed egg as I am curious how it would taste.
ReplyDeleteHello Marleen, more water than egg, mixed, add a bit o salt then once water in steamer boil, steam over low heat till egg set. Do not over steam, the egg will turn hard and will not be smooth.
DeleteI want some of each dish. Oh so yummy looking. You're my favorite foodie. You know that right?
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day Nancy. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. Have a fabulous day too!
Deletetasty green veggies
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gosia. Have a happy day!
DeleteHi Nancy, I never heard of Suei Tan before. It looks good, so mysterious too!
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Suei Tan looks something like soft silky tofu. Have a good day!
DeleteInteresting looking on the outside!
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. Have an interesting day!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it and hopefully you can return soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mildred. A place and food worth coming back. Have an enjoyable day!
DeleteThankfully all the dishes that were left look really good so I'm sure they also tasted good. The nice thing is you were able to spend some nice time with your friends. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joyful. Food and company were good. Have a lovely day!
DeleteIt still looks like you had a good meal, even though you didn't have all the choices.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. We were pleased with all the dishes. Have a great day!
DeleteNext time we must go earlier then. hahahaa. I like this type of simple chu chau... not so heavy flavoured...
ReplyDeleteIf we are going to eat there, we better go before 12 pm.
DeleteI am not a lover of fish, but it sounds like you enjoyed it!!
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie, we are lovers of fresh fish. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI don't eat fish (especially with the head on..hahhaa) but I'm glad you and your friends had a good time. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, BJ. I think request to have the heads removed. Have a good day!
DeleteGood company makes everything better! Great thing that you still enjoyed the meal)
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Thank you, Tanya. We were pleased with the dishes. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteI always appreciate that you can get a big pile of leafy greens in most local restaurants in Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed with ample supply of leafy greens here in Malaysia. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteNancy, you are the best ambassador for all the restaurants in your area.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
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JB
Thank you, Julia. I am only sharing what we have tasted. Have a great day too!
DeleteA good price, less than rm10 for a dish mostly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun. Yes, it is good price. Have a happy day!
DeleteSaying truth, some of these meals don't look very much tasty as for me. Though I always try to taste some new meals and national kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and comments. Have a happy day!
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