Monday, 13 February 2017

Brunch With Old Friends At Kafe Ray Of Hope, Bercham, Ipoh.

This morning I had brunch with 2 of my very old friends. I have known both of my friends for many years, about 42 to 44 years of friendship. If I am not mistaken, the last time we met was about a year ago. Since the 3 of us are now retirees, hopefully from now onward we will get to meet more often.

We met at one of the friend's house and we all got into my car. Someone who knows the way directed us to Kafe Ray of Hope in Bercham. This is our first visit. I have been wanting to visit but only got the opportunity to do so today.
Pandan Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang @ RM 11.00
Both my friends ordered this dish which was on the "Today's Special". When it was brought to our table, we could smell the nice aroma of the pandan rice.
Chicken Chop Rice/Fries @ RM 14.00
Finally, I decided to try this dish. There is a choice for rice or fries and I chose fries.
Freshly baked Cream Puffs.
We ordered 3 cream puffs to try. Good because the cream was not very sweet.
3 cups of Hot Honey Lemon @ RM 5.00 each.
This excerpt is from Ray of Hope facebook page:
Ray of Hope is a non-profit, non-religious multiracial centre set up with the sole objective of giving hope to people with learning difficulties. We offer sheltered training to individuals with learning disabilities through our cafe, bakery and restaurant. Ray of Hope currently consists of 3 operating units in Ipoh - (1) Learning Centre @ Bercham, (2) Hala Cafe & Bakery @ Bercham and (3) Restaurant @ Old Town. Our Learning Centre is located at 24, Persiaran Bercham Selatan 31, Taman Sri Kurau, Bercham, 31400 Ipoh, Perak. 
 Front page of food menu.
Off Day - Sundays.
Direction to Kafe Ray of Hope for those who are interested.

Instead, we will lovingly follow the truth at all times -
speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly -
and so become more and more in every way like Christ
who is the Head of his body, the Church.
Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly,
and each part in its own special way helps the other parts,
so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
(Ephesians 4:15-16, The Living Bible-TLB)

71 comments:

  1. That looks like a very nice lunch! This Kafe Ray of Hope is doing such a wonderful thing to help the less fortunate.

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    1. The food is good and it is good to support what they are doing through the Kafe.

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  2. What a wonderful cafe and the helps they are offering.

    The food looked good.

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    1. The food is good and I don't mind going back again. Also to support a good cause.

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  3. Looks great!

    Kiss
    http://fefoodemotions.blogspot.pt

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  4. Absolutely amazing!

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  6. That's a wonderful get together with your old friends!

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  7. There is something to be said for old friends...I am still in touch with childhood girlfriends.

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    1. Old friends are treasures. Have a wonderful day, Rose!

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  8. Getting together with friends at a place with good food that has a mission to do good in the world -- tripple blessings!

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    1. Thank you, dear. Everything was wonderful - triple blessings!

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  9. My friend has recommended this place to me but I have yet to go there. Should go and support them :)

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    1. Yes, do go and support. Food is good and nice environment too.

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  10. how wonderful to dine with friends!! yummy looking cream puffs!!

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  11. will visit this cafe when i go to ipoh to support their good work.

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    1. Thank you, Mun. They will be very happy to have you.

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  12. Those cream puffs were a delight to see, how wonderful to support such a great scheme.

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    1. Thank you, Mamas. If possible, we would like to visit the new branch soon.

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  13. A lovely brunch with old friends. I love this.

    It's a great cause too. I hope they are most successful.

    Have a fabulous day and week, Nancy. ☺

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  14. The food looks good, we should always support such great work and scheme

    SG also has such cafes but I am not sure where they are, should find out to support them

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    1. We can contribute in small ways by patronizing their cafes.

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  15. I would like those cream puffs! Yummy.

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    1. We like the cream puffs too! Have a happy day!

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  16. ...the first one is food art.

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  17. Ray Of Hope is doing a wonderful thing! Giving people back their independence and self respect. Wow, the cream puffs look delicious! Do your friends live nearby? Maybe not, that is why you do not get to see each other much.

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    1. Thank you, Ginny. We are all in Ipoh but living in different parts of Ipoh. Not very far apart but we each have our own activities and need to make time to meet up.

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  18. Such wonderful thing is doing that cafe helping less fortunate!
    And the food looks delicious!
    xxx
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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    1. Thank you, Silvia. The cafe is for a good cause.

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  19. Lovely post dear! Have a great week! xx

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  20. The food looks delicious! :)

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  21. A great place to meet up and enjoy food and fellowship!

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  22. Nice food. Meeting old friends is always a pleasure :)
    have a happy day
    XOXO

    Glamorous without the Guilt

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    1. Thank you, dear. It was a wonderful meet up.

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  23. Sounds like an inspirational place to eat. You always take great food pics! How wonderful to have friendships over 40 years. That says a lot of about you!

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    1. Thank you, Mary. I am so blessed. Good friends are treasures.

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  24. Good that they have a centre to help people...

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    1. Yes, and we help in little ways by patronizing their cafe.

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  25. That food looks tasty, great organization!!

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  26. inviting dishes !!!
    loved the first one most ,puffs also looks amazing!
    how lovely to going for food outside with friends.
    lifetime memories !

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    1. Thank you, Baili. Would love to go back to try other items on the menu. Have a lovely day!

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  27. Wow.... 44 years of friendship.
    Those freshly baked Cream Puffs looks inviting.

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  28. Have never been there though I heard of it frequently... there is another branch in old town, it seems, have you try that?

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    1. I have been to the one in old town a few times but they were not ready to serve yet. Till now haven't tried the food there.

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  29. GREAT post!! happy Valentines!!👌👌👌💚💚💚

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  30. Your dish looked pretty good Nancy and the creampuff looked delicious. See ya Nancy.

    Cruisin Paul

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  31. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your loved ones. We are enjoying this special day in Arkansas at our special little cabin on the mountain!

    Those cream puffs look AWESOME... YUM.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Thank you, Betsy. Enjoy your holiday in Arkansas! Hugs. Have a wonderful day!

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  32. The cream puffs look so delicious..

    Happy Valentine's day..

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  33. Wow good food, good cause too.

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  34. Thank you, dear. Have a nice day!

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