Thursday 6 August 2015

Restoran Arun & Aruna Catering @ Tanjung Malim, Perak

Restaurant Arun & Aruna Catering is the latest Tamil restaurant to open it's doors in Tanjung Malim, Perak. Having started for about 3 months now, this restaurant is located along Jalan Masjid Lama which is the stretch of road that comes out from Kampung Kubu. If you stand at this restaurant, then Bank Pertanian and the Bus Station would be clearly visible. Previously this very unit used to be Krishna Vilas. The gentleman running that restaurant has aged and gone into retirement. Now, he rents the premise out to these guys. 

The Restaurant Next To Manikam Store

The View Standing From Bank Pertanian

Simple Old Fashioned Layout

Run By A Family
I had attempted to visit them much earlier but the biggest problem with this locality is parking. It is almost impossible to get a space close by during the day and these guys are only open from morning till around 6.00 pm. Even this afternoon, I had to park and walk quite a distance. The layout hasn't changed much from Krishna Vilas time. Practically the very same furniture. Run by a family, the place had a charm of it's own. Not the modern feel but quite a homely feel to it. I was here quite late, almost close to 5 pm and they were almost getting ready to close up in an hour's time. Nevertheless, they were very friendly and welcomed me warmly. Business must be good though as many of the varieties had already been sold out and they were only left with some limited variety to offer. Being hungry, I just agreed to make do with whatever that was left. 

Iced Water
I wasn't in the mood for other hot drinks as I had been literally having numerous Tea's and Coffee's throughout the day and therefore just went with the basics. I am not sure about individual prices and therefore would mention the total cost of my meal towards the end.

Par Boil Rice with Chicken Perattal and Cucumber Acar

Par Boil Rice
They had both the usual variety of rice as well as Par Boil Rice and I chose the latter. Somehow, I am so used to this as this is the very variety that is cooked at home too. Having been used to it since childhood, I would simply go for this whenever this is available. The person serving me, a guy, was very lavish with the portions. In fact, every time he was adding something to my plate, I had to stop him saying that's it's sufficient. I am not sure if he is being generous simply because it is close to closing time or if his nature is such. Either or, I truly appreciate it. Do take note that they also serve Banana Leaf Meals. As it was quite late, I simply decided to go for the plate. Moreover, many of the items had already been sold out and it would be a disadvantage for me to still pursue that as I would be at the losing end, paying higher prices when variety was limited. The rice was perfectly cooked. Not a single thing to complain about this.

Cucumber & Onion Acar

Cucumber & Onion Acar
As far as the veggies were concerned, this was the only one that was left. The cucumber and onions were both very fresh but the preparation lacked a little. It seemed like it was cooked by someone who had just recently started doing mass cooking. A little shortage here and there. Taste was very average too. I would rate this at 4/10 .

Chicken Perattal

Chicken Perattal
They only had Chicken and Fish and I chose Chicken. Don't be fooled by the portion size. Despite looking huge, 85% were bones and that should give you an indication as to how much meat would have been left. I wonder what happened to the meat. Perhaps, they must have used it for Chicken Pop Corn or Chicken 65 instead. I am not trying to be pessimistic here but my gut tells me that this is yesterday's Fried Chicken that had been recycled to Chicken Perattal today. I truly understand that that's a very common thing that happens in most, if not all Indian restaurants but this one was just odd. It must have been the preparation itself which once again clearly wasn't up to the mark. Somewhat bland, I just didn't like it at all. At some point in time, being one that does not like wastage, I was just hoping that this serving would miraculously be done with somehow. That was the kind of thoughts that were running in my mind. As for the rating, I would only give this 3/10 . I should have chosen the Fried Fish as that looked way better than this and it was fried to a crunch, just the way I love it. The Fried Fish that I am referring to is Ikan Bulus and not Tenggiri cuts.

Kirai Kulambu

Kirai Kulambu
I would always prefer to start my meal with Sambar but that was sold out. The one that was available was the above Kirai Kulambu which is also one of my favourites. So, he came with a large spoon and poured out a serving on my rice. The moment I noticed the colour, I was skeptical. It looked very odd indeed. Now I started praying that this does not create any havoc in my tummy later on and with that, started eating my rice with this Kirai Kulambu. Okay lah! That's just what I can say. Neither horrible nor good, it was just okay. Definitely lots of room for improvement before this could reach commercial standards. In fact this statement applies to the other two dishes tried too. Tasted very much like a curry prepared by new bride cooking for the first time for her husband. In fact all the dishes tasted thus far were absolutely the same. Rating.....hmmm I think a 3/10 would suffice.

Rasam

Rasam
I had asked for some Rasam and he served me in a tumbler. I always have my Rasam at the end of my meal but having succumbed to finish the earlier Kirai Kulambu with half the rice portion, I seriously needed a remedy to redeem my taste buds that had just undergone a battering. Having been served the Rasam, I looked at it and had only one thing to say.... Not again! Clearly it was not looking like Rasam. I took a sip and my prediction was proven to be correct. It tasted like some odd herbal, spiced drink that wasn't spicy at all. In fact, it was quite bland in taste and oily. Once again, forcefully, I gulped it down. I would rate this preparation at 3/10 .

Fish Kulambu

Fish Kulambu
Having had half the portion of rice remaining, I asked them to bring some Fish Kulambu and one of the guy's served me the Fish Kulambu in a nice, aluminium plate. As mentioned earlier, the service here is personal, superb and very fast. It's just the food that is not quite up to expectations. Now, the Fish Kulambu looked nice and I took just a little to taste it with the rice. For the first time in my life, I came to the conclusion that if even this is not good, then I am just going to leave the rice and not going to force myself to finish it. Why pay and torment myself when food should be one that brings us an immediate state of ecstasy. Coming back to the Fish Kulambu, after having tasted it, the next thing that I did was to topple the entire contents onto my rice and started whacking it. In total contrast to all the earlier dishes, this Fish Kulambu was so good. In fact, I would boldly say that it was simply perfect with just the right flow of flavours. Amazing is the word! If they can prepare this to be so good, what went wrong earlier? I am just lost nevertheless thankful that I have discovered something amazingly good here. I would definitely rate this at 10/10 . 

Contact Details

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My total meal today cost me RM 6.50 and I find that to be very reasonable. Generally food is not up to expectations but if you are looking for some excellent Fried Fish (Ikan Bulus) and Fish Curry, then this is a must try place in the entire Tanjung Malim. None of the other Tamil (not including Indian Muslim restaurants) restaurants in town serve this good a Fish Curry. I would definitely be returning again, specifically for the above mentioned items. They also sell a variety of tiffin items for breakfast.

Address: No. 2, Jalan Masjid Lama, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia.

Opening Hours: 0730 - 1800 Daily

Telephone: +6011 3344 6764 (Arun)

1 comment:

  1. “不知廉耻!马华简直是禽兽集团!——转载:马华是反佛教! shameless! MCA is simply a beast group! ——Reprint: MCA is anti-Buddhism! tak tahu malu! MCA hanyalah kumpulan binatang! ——Cetak semula: MCA anti-Buddha!”
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    敬爱的佛教信土:
    我是甲洞三宝寺 (暹廟) SAMNAK SAMBODHI BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION NO: 19-21 JALAN 38 TAMAN DESA JAYA KEPONG 52100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. 的理事, 当任此职多年, 对内的事務也一清二楚。

    最近, 在网络上看了PHRA PIYATHAMMO和尚和马华公会鸱唛区主席叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师的双方信件, 使我的内心久久不能平伏, 良心受到很大的譴責, 不吐訢不痛快, 所以我要誠恳的説:他叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)侓师叫外来的流流氓到三宝寺(暹廟)挑衅和尚打架及电招警方人员扣捕沙彌, 其嘲笑手法, 不外是要显示其权力, 而鞏固其职位, 以达到权力就是一切, 好让住持难堪, 自动離开, 方便行事……这种举动, 已间接的表逹其含意, 住持和尚兼顾问, 都无能为力,你们这些信徒能做什么?即使告马耒西亜佛教总会又能为难什么?这种心态, 的硧令人反感, 不是一个正信佛教者应有的行为。

    至今, 三宝寺的理事成员多数是其親戚, 这是实事, 加入会员需交RM100元费用,同时,必须经过叶金福(Yip Kum Fook)律师的同意,否则免談, 所以会员也不多。

    马华公会鹅唛区主席叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师,自控制三宝寺之後,把三宝寺(暹廟)当着私人產業,聘用和尚賺钱,利用佛教的道地为政治活动埸所,而处理三宝寺的钱财也不透明?这点,值得信众追问。马来西亚地擴人多,和尚也不缺乏,为什么不用本地和尚当任住持化缘,却偏偏劳心劳神,浪费签证费,交通费? 还要烦劳梹城佛总的推荐信, 向文化不同, 而語言又不通之千哩外囯缅旬和尚求助? 为什么….为什么? 只要我们用头脑想一想,便一日了然, 不必晝虎添足。

    叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak )律师说:欢迎任何人如有意见,可以电话03:62762369/0122039700 Email: YIPKUMFOOK@HOTMAIL.COM 戓到其马华公会鹅唛区会甲洞三宝寺及以下地圵:NO.2,B JALAN 53 TAMAN DESA JAYA KEPONG 52100 SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.討論, 我要老实的提醒大家, 最好不要一个去見他, 因为这个人狡滑, 笑裡藏刀, 很阴险, 出家人都不放在眼裡, 連TAMAN DAYA 52100 KEPONG, KUALA LUMPUR. 众人的印度廟也敢放火燒, 利用权势把场地佔为己有, 由此可见, 他是何等的心毒? 还有现在三宝寺内, 各处都按裝计孔监视来人一举一动。

    目前, 三宝寺很多信徒及当地居民, 已经对叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak )律师不满, 但也不能做什么。他计划把三宝寺主席的职位轉给其子YIP JIUN HANN律师, 续承皇朝. 想近一部了觧詳情, 可上网得知。

    再说, 根据前理事在网络上给叶金福(Yip Kum Fook, MCA Gombak)律师的批評, 説他懂得包裝自己的道德守则, 以宗教为幌子手, 到处募款, 啇業经营, 政治活动为重, 并没依循佛教守則行事, 也没对人道作出貢献, 只不过借三宝寺宗教之名捞取权和私利而己, 其言也不为过, 是实事。

    在此, 我恳切希望, 廣大的佛教信仰者, 给予关注, 并共創義举, 弘扬佛教. 谢谢。

    Mr Lim Sok Chia敬啟
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