After the 2nd stop, our next stop was at the Tringkap Restaurant, Cameron Highlands. We had better fill up our tummy first before we go looking for a place to stay.
We thought we were early but there were others who were earlier than us.
We ordered this signature dish, our all time favourite - deep fried crispy Tilapia fish.
We were quite disappointed with this fish because it was not as crispy as usual. The fish slices were not of uniform thickness. The thicker ones were not as crispy as the thinner slices and lacking in flavouring.
Crispy deep fried abalone mushrooms. Must remember to order the steam version on our next trip. Lol!
Half Chicken - plain steamed and garlic oil poured over the chicken.
Cameron Highland short beans - stir fried.
Sambal belacan Dragon beard veggie.
Total cost of lunch for 6 people including rice, drink & 6% GST
RM 126.00 (approx. 29.47 USD)
There were Cameron Highland homegrown corns for sale in front of the restaurant. We bought some corns and I saw these black tomatoes (for the first time) among the red ones.
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After lunch, we started our "hotel tour", going round looking for a suitable place to stay. We stopped at The Square and checked out the apartment at the Nova Highlands Resort and Residence.
Found this on the wall at the car park
Decoration on the ground floor.
After that, we move on to check out more places.
Checking out the room rates at the Copthorne Hotel.
Then we went to the Strawberry Park.
Next was the Smurf Inn Homestay.
The lift was not working and taking the steps is not suitable for the retirees. Lots of green passion fruits in front of the homestay.
Smurf playground besides the Smurf Inn Homestay.
Time to move on to check out other places.
I think altogether we checked out about 9 places before we finally decided on one. So rightfully, our first day in Cameron Highlands was more of a "Hotels Tour". Some places are nice and the off-peak rates are quite reasonable. The choice will depends on individual preferences.
Linking To Skywatch Friday.
[She] Awake, north wind, and come, south wind!
Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere.
Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.
(Song of Songs 4:16, New International Version-NIV)
Did you try the 'black tomatoes'?
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, that Smurf place looks like fun. Going to check it out...
I didn't try the black tomato but I got a fruit and I hope to germinate seeds soon. Everything was quiet at the Smurf place as it was a weekday. Might be different during weekends and school holidays.
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Regine. Have a beautiful weekend!
DeleteGlad you did the Hotel Tour and show us your find. Beautiful. That Smurf Inn looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lili. Have a great weekend!
DeleteThat was fun to take a hotel tour with you, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine. At least we know where to stay on our next trip.
DeleteLove all the food as usual LOL!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phong Hong. So far this place is known for tasty food.
DeleteHello, the veggies look delicious. I like the cute park and hotel tour. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. Have a wonderful weekend!
Delete...the Copthorne Hotel is lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat place to stay with breakfast provided!
DeleteThis place looks nice and the food looks tasty
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day
Thank you, Grace. Have a nice day too!
DeleteThe deep fried crispy Tilapia fish looks good though some slices are not crispy and not flavourful. Hahaha, can't wait to see which hotel you all have chosen.
ReplyDeleteUsually we don't have any complaint with the Tilapia. Maybe master chef not around. Lol!
DeleteIt's good that you can visit during off-peak season. Less crowd, lower prices.
ReplyDeleteFor me, unfortunately, it will always be peak season when I travel, be it locally or overseas.
This is the privilege being retirees or senior citizens. Lol!
DeleteThe food looks amazing. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend, Nancy. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. Have a marvelous weekend!
DeletePity about the Tilapia, a disappointment when it is a dish you would normally enjoy. Have a good weekend Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane. This is the first time disappointed with the fish. Usually it is good! Have a good weekend too!
DeleteThe strawberry park hotel looks good, is it good?
ReplyDeleteThe place looks nice but we decided not to stay there. Quite inconvenience because quite a distance from town.
DeleteI went Cameron Highlands in 2013, if got chance, I will like to go again for the nice hotels and nice scenery
ReplyDeleteWhenever the lowland weather gets hot, we will think of Cameron Highlands!
DeleteSo which one did you stay at? That tiny house is so cute! And the lanterns look so festive. What a gorgeous day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. You will find out in the next post! Lol!
DeleteI like the shot of the windmill against the beautiful sky!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear. It was a beautiful day with clear blue sky!
DeleteThanks a lot for sharing) looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear. Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteThe windmill is unexpected!
ReplyDeleteYes, but it makes an attractive picture.
DeleteLovely dishes and very pretty scenes. I was interested in the black tomotoes alongside the red. I have been noticing different colored veggies in our local supermarket. There was a sweet pepper that was multi colored like this. It is all very interesting to me. Thank you for sharing Nancy :)
ReplyDeleteBecause of my curiosity, I managed to get a black tomato when we bought the corns. Hoping for the seeds to germinate.
Deletedish looks amazing and tasty
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gosia. Have a happy day!
DeleteLovely post dear! Have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beauty. Have a great weekend too!
DeleteLove the picture of the windmill...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Krishna. It was the windmill that attracted me in the first place.
DeleteOh, I love Smurf's Inn...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. I am sure the kids would love this place.
DeleteYour photos are beautiful, and I love the chicken!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. The chicken tastes good!
DeleteSorry your fried fish was not as good as it should have been, and glad to know you found a suitable accommodation.
ReplyDeleteMost important is we found a good apartment!
DeleteThank you, dear. Have an amazing weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThe places looks beautiful and I liked the windmill and the little house with fence as decoration.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeevan. Cameron Highlands is a beautiful place for holiday!
DeleteNice hotel tour
ReplyDeleteThank you, Thomas. It is nice but tiring! Lol!
DeleteAnother bloody awesome post, just so you know
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo-Anne. Have a happy day!
DeleteMe alegra que lo pasaras bien. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa. Have a good day!
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