Ipoh Ipoh Cafe

Ipoh Ipoh Cafe SS2

Very posh feeling, this cafe-like airconditioned restaurant. Been meaning to visit but then you know lah, when places are near, one tends to delay. 

Anyways, finally made it today.

But… what really made my day here in this cafe was meeting the gorgeous YB Yeo Bee Yin!!!

Ok la Ok la food here was good la. All Ipoh’s signature dishes can be found here. One stop Ipoh foodie centre. 

 

Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Bukit Rotan

Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam Bukit Rotan

It was constructed strictly obeying the ancient scriptures such as Vedas, Agamas and Sirpa (architectural) Sastras. This temple is reported to be the only temple in the world which features 51 Shaktis installed within a single space. Its 96 carved pillars depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.

Its main entrance features a 18-foot high sculptured granite framework weighing up to 4 tonnes that was  sculptured by expert craftsmen from Mahabalipuram, Tamilnadu, India.

It is a pity no photographing is allowed inside the temple but I really would love to see the 51 Shaktis one day. 

The day that I decided to dress decent (hahaha) and drive an hour to photograph Sri Shakti, there was a wedding going on. Just my luck! The RELA personnel was kind enough to let me park for a short while to photograph. 

But look at this majestic temple. I felt I was back in Hyderabad. 

 

Ayam Gepuk

My very own Ayam Gepuk!

This year I have not visited any Bazaar Ramadans. I used to be very excited to visit, especially the “longest” ones, “biggest” ones … just any one that’s massive. 

Checking in TT, these particular bazaars seemed scary this year. Over crowded. And the horror stories posted by unfortunate consumers were terrifying. Prices are ridiculous too. I believe these bazaars act more like food festivals nowadays. 

Best of luck to the vendors but I surrender!!!

 

Chap Goh Meh 2026

I was Petaling Street on Chap Goh Meh 2026.

Oloiya always organized the last day of CNY on a big scale, usually lasting the whole day of liondance performances and blessings. 

This year there was a loooooooooooong table of Yee Sang. They generously invited the public to join them lou sang. 

Was really festive and happy.

 

Hot Crush

Bakery from Shanghai

I tell you. I have lived in Shanghai. No bakery in Shanghai tasted this good. This has been modified to suit the Malaysian tastes!!!

The queue! I was first in line. On a week day. 15 mins before the door opened. Look at the line behind me.