Little Katong in Ipoh

Little Katong.  A bit of Singapore in Ipoh.  This brand new eatery is located at Canning Garden, Ipoh.  It has a simple interior design.  Notice the large collection of family photos on the right. 

The dining area is large with simple tables and chairs.  The wide glass windows add on the feel of spaciousness. 

The cash counter with all the fresh flowers from well wishers during the grand opening.

This single storey, corner bungalow has been extended extensively.

Cakes for all occasions soon. 

Hmm.  Bare roof tiles seen.  No ceiling.  No heat insulation?

The entrance with the cashier counter on the right.

Nasi lemak.

The chef's recommendation.  Ipoh Hor Fun.  Simply delicious. 

Congratulations to Datuk David Tan.

A photo on where the food was prepared.  I love the openness of the kitchen and cleanliness within.  Perhaps one can get some culinary tips by just watching the chef cooks!

 

My Garden ~ Birds

Created this photos with Microsoft Designer.  Canva now has a competitor.  

Relatively simple to use MS Designer. It also has AI capabilities.  

 Using background remover is a breeze!

More bird pictures to come.  Stay tuned. 

Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe - Michelin Star 2023

Flower Mulan Nyonya Cafe is located at 268, Jalan Burmah, Pulau Tikus, Penang. At the entrance with people at every corner.  A Michelin Star cafe with pretty good food.

The Chinese decor is superfluous.  Red lanterns all over. 

Each dinner table has its own theme.  

Countless art pieces. 

Mr Mark and John are the flower designers.  

Traditional Chinese art.  Not sure where Mulan is.

The best is the food. 

And the dishes must go with lots of rice.  

The Michelin Award prominently displayed on the wall.

Congratulations to the owner.  

 

Purple Cane Tea House

The Purple Cane Tea House is a branch from Kuala Lumpur.  Has been in Ipoh for the last 14 years and is located at the Perak Chinese Amateur Dramatic Association building.  Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar (Osborne Street) has a canopy cover now.  The "pasar malam" tents are up and business is beginning soon.  

Lots of tea products for sale.  Even potted tea sets.  A typical Chinese restaurant set up but no Chinese music in the air though!

Sit on a chair or on a wooden floor depending on your agility. 

Hard to go by without a selfie nowadays.  Hehe. 

Chicken noodle with a taste of tea.

Tea jelly.

Bak Kut Teh with Tea too!

Pretty good experience for the evening. 

 

Tropicana at Jalan Lee Kwee Foh

This former single storey building has now become two after the extensive renovation.  I thought it was going to be an eatery but it turned out to be a koi retail shop!  Fishes not for eating. 

Well designed and renovated with high insulated metal roof decks. 

The high side cladding allows light into the fish ponds and advert boards to be displayed. 

Good ventilation and lighting.  This place is very clean without any water collection on the floor.  There is even a balcony on the first floor.  The owner will probably admire the koi fish from high above, and from this vantage view is exactly how koi fish should be appreciated. 

The retail store has water pumps and lots of fish food for sale.

Koi fish everywhere.  Small, medium, large and very large!

There are seats for koi enthusiasts to sit whole day just to admire the fish swimming

The very large koi pond behind.  Will dream of this being my lap pool at home!

Just keep on dreaming.  Splash, splash ........

 

Entre at Jalan Lee Kwee Foh

Have always wanted to visit this cafe located at Jalan Lee Kwee Foh, Canning Garden.  It is usually full of people. I am one of the first to arrive at 11.30 this morning after church service at CGMC.  It has been in operation for the last 3 years.

A peep from the bay window where I sat.  Pretty good view of the continuous traffic flow.  The grass is artificial and this is why it is always green even during this hot season. 

The cash counter.  Order the pastry and beverage, pay and get a number where one would get the food delivered.  Simple decor with white walls all around.  

A selfie before the food arrived. 

Espresso.  Delightful cutlery.  Bronze?

Ham and cheese croissant.  Delicious.  

Sugar served in style!  Needed it to reduce the bitter coffee.  

The first bite.  Too delicious to describe any further.  Will now concentrate on the food!!

 

Asthma Cases from HRPB Ipoh

Great meeting with Dr Lam Yoke Fong and her team of young doctors from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. Discussed the management of difficult to treat asthma. Meeting sponsored by GSK at Weil Hotel, Ipoh on 19th May 2023.