Seriously, I meant it.

If you are a big fans of 阿贤人情味 Taste with Jason, I guess you did follow his series of Food introductions around Malaysia. One of the place that he ever introduce was the Ah Tao Seafood Bah Kut Teh which is located at Klang. Amazingly, we’re fortunate enough to have it in Miri too! Don’t get me wrong, they are not franchise, but they mastered the skill from them too.

So let me introduce you the Ah Tao Bah Kut Teh in Miri.

Ah Tao Bah Kut Teh would be slightly different from others. Uniqueness in the taste, ingredients & way of cooking too!

It was just newly open since December 2010.  Located near to Airport Road, next to Telang Usan Hotel.

Although the location is quite far away from town, however I think the great food will attract a lot of customers from far away!

This is a family run business. When I first walk in,  the concept, the people, all makes me feels like I’m at home!

Take a look at their menu.

Their specialties are the Bah Kut Teh. Dry & Wet.

Now take a look at the Dry Bah Kut Teh. RM 10

Seriously, this kind of Bah Kut Teh mostly available in Klang or West Malaysia.

A lot of people in Sarawak has never come across this. It taste real good, *my saliva is dropping*.  Awesomeeeee!

You may choose which part of meat you prefer. As for me, of course I will go for lean meat. In this bowl of Bah Kut Teh, other than meat, it comes with Fu Chuk – Bean Curd Skin and with a few slices of sotong to add up the taste of it.

This is the very common type of Wet Bah Kut Teh. RM 9 per bowl.

Honestly I think they are very generous in putting in the ingredients. At other places, I won’t see the bowl to be so full of meat, instead of soup. If you are running out of soup, you can get them to refill for you.

Or if you think you might not finishing the portion, in a more economical way, maybe you can order for 1 bowl and get 2 plates of garlic rice.

The 2nd specialty of the restaurant is their Garlic Rice.  Really double thumbs up!  RM1.50 per bowl.

You can choose your own selections of Vegetable depends on their availability.

Or if you think Bah Kut Teh is too heavy meal, then you can opt for Fried Kuih Tiaw too!

So are you ready to give it a try?

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Operates daily, off on Tuesday. 6.30 till late.

Contact Number : 0168781638 to make any bookings.

I heard that they are going to introduce Seafood Bah Kut Teh very soon. Arrrgh I can’t wait to go there again :p

A short introduction of this trip to KK.

I was leading a group of colleagues to KK for our target achievement trip.  Everything were paid by company, and the only thing we should do is sit down and enjoy the holiday.  There were a  total of 10 of us in a group taking Air Asia flight from Miri to KK for a 3 days 2 night trip.

Our group photos before heading to KK.

And we arrive at KK terminal 2.

I’ve rented a van that can accommodate 10 of us and of course a driver

So before the journey begins, let’s have show off the pocket money given by the company. Everyone were so happy

So basically, the trip were meant to be short but intensive. I’ve made all the research and asking around for HALAL food before the trip.  One of our colleague is Muslim, so I have to double confirm that place is edible by her. Hmm.. But the good thing, there’s a lot of “serve no pork” place in KK.

Before we proceed for the afternoon Kundasang tour, we need to fill in our stomach first.

So we chosen Apiwon Restoran which is located at Luyang for our lunch stop.

I chosen here because :

1. It’s edible.

2. Suitable for muslim.

3. It’s recommended by a friend of mine.

So here we come, for the beef noodle.

Found out some specialty in this shop, or should say in KK, they provide 1 utensil box for all the chopsticks and other necessities.

You just have to chose what you want to eat from the pictures.  There’s no other menu.

Quick and Simple.

Since there’s 10 of us, so the “tau ke nio” is very busy taking order one by one.

Beef Kuih Tiaw for Mr. Ling

Beef Bihun for Mrs. Ling. That’s me! :p
Beef slice and Beef Balls, great combinations!

Bestttt served with Hot Chili!

I really enjoy the food, the soup, the balls, the beef , the chilies…. not until….

Someone throw this out from his mouth and  say this thing very hard to chew …

Take a closer look, it’s a Cigarette Butt!!

No kidding,  it’s not suppose to be part of the ingredient, isn’t it?

It’s from this bowl of Beef Kuih Tiaw.

Alex totally lost his appetite, somemore he is on fire! Imagine, you keep chewing something in your mouth which you expect it should be edible, and it ended up to be a Cigarette butt??

Our driver, Mr Four Eye, with full of Tattoo, called the “tau keh nio”.

She’s nervous when we showed her the ciggie butt.  We didn’t made much noise at the shop, I don’t want to spoil their reputation. So we let her investigate and give us an explanation.

She turned back and told us it might be from the factory that produce the 冬菜 preserved vegetable.

She discount RM7.50 for a bowl of beef noodle.

She looked panic.

Ok now, by looking at her explanation, we definitely won’t be very satisfied, but it’s happened and it’s over. Somehow as a blogger, I think I still need to report out the truth here. At least when your next visit, you gonna be watch out for any special ingredients in your bowl.

This is how KK welcomed us, in such a special way, treating us a free cigarette butt! It’s still a nightmare for all of us. Luckily, the entire trip were smooth so it compensate back for what is bad. =)

p/s: No.. don’t try to sue me like what others did because I have all the supporting evidence and hopefully when people search on Apiwon I won’t be on the 1st page of Google Result. :p

Have you heard of Ajisen Ramen or in chinese 味千拉面? Well, courtesy to some big tycoon in Miri and now we can enjoy another variety of Japanese food.

Since it’s located so near to my work place, it has caught our attention since the close down of the previous Shiki Japanese Restaurant. Initially I was thinking Shiki was doing their renovation job but not until I saw this new and striking signboard up, I know, a new eating place is going to bloom up at this area.

Okay, so there’s no more Shiki but Ajisen Ramen now. =)

There’s a lot of discussion going on the I love Miri City facebook page of their opening.  The only thing I must clarify, it’s 100% not halal.

1. They serve pork.

2. They serve Japanese Wine.

Sorry again muslim friends.

So here you go, a food review for all my readers out there.

I visited Ajisen Ramen yesterday afternoon around 2pm. I knew when it’s newly open I don’t have to expect everything in order, so I’ve cut down some expectations before entering it. Somehow, to my surprise, my friend was helping out there, so everything was well entertained. Thank you kimmy!

RM1.90 for a glass of greetea – ocha. Free refill of hot water.

So, in this picture, you see there’s a pair of chopstick. I think I would like to gain your opinion of using chopstick while waiting for the food to be served.

• So you prefer disposable or reusable chopstick?

1. Personally, I will be more enjoying the meal if it’s a clean reusable chopstick. Ok, I expect in such restaurant their hygienes must be good right?
2. I don’t mind having a disposable chopstick if it is a better grade bamboo, right? Not the smelly type.
3. To conclude, I suggest if they could change the quality of the chopstick. This is just my humble opinion

Now. Let’s take a look into the available Ramen’s Choice.

My friend introduced Paiku Ramen but too bad by the time I arrive, it’s sold out.  So we try out some other ramen in the menu.

This is Curry Cha-Su Ramen RM16.90. spicy soup. I’m not a big fan of Curry… but my bro chosen this.

Volcano Cha-Su Ramen RM17.90.  - spicy soup

If you love spicy soup base, then you can try Volcano, I’m sure you explode like a volcano too!

Kimuchi Ramen RM15.90 , sour & spicy.

Alex is a big Kimchi lover, err, now only I know Japanese have kimchi too. Good invention huh!

Miso Cha-Su Ramen RM15.90 , salty miso soup.

As for me , I heart Miso Soup so I try miso ramen.

Overall, the portions are very big, I can’t finish it alone and have to share it with Alex. Somehow, personally I don’t like to eat pork especially this type of  ”white” looking pork. But since beef are running out of stock so I try out the Cha-Su. Sometime I think I better name myself as Fatimah.

You can have some other Japanese Food as well.

We got this grill salmon fish head, RM19.90.

He looks so sad, not because we eat him, but because of the 311 Tsunami happened in Japan. =(

By the time we finish our lunch, the crowd is getting lesser. It’s almost their rest time. Time for them to replenish new stock for dinner.

Total spending for 5 of us , RM123.10. What a nice figure!

Okay, so tell me when is your next visit? Please bring me along, I wanna try out their beef ramen. Or if they are kind enough to invite me to fully feature Ajisen Ramen in my blog again also can. hahaha!

Apparently, this Chinese Delight located very near to my workplace. I’ve always tease the name, “Why so lame?” and finally I stepped into it last weekend, and I finally get myself a proper answer.

中国饺子王  is China Dumpling King for a direct translation.

If you always hangout around Boulevard Area, you might have noticed this place as their signboard are quite big and blinky at night.It’s just on top of My Store department store.

Right away you walk into the staircase, you will see another blinky area, Very China Style.

From the signboard and the staircase, I swear I won’t go up by my own if it’s not being invited.

The whole surrounding make me really feel I’m in China now. *I’m going Shanghai next month* Woot!

They even have China Drama on a 21″ LCD screen for the customers.

The seating area. The hygienes more or less can compare what I’ve ever come across in China.  It’s clean, but just not the way that we are used to in Miri.

The set up is totally simple, or in other word, messy?

Serving tea, in a very classic way.

Now, I start to think, why does people recommend me to try out if it’s so un-appetite-ting?

Forget about the look, forget about the blinky staircase, I’m here for FOOD. Okay?

The Cabbage Dumplings RM6

Another vege + meat dumplings also RM6

This is 3 special dumplings in 1 plate.

Honestly, it taste GOOD.

Generous in Ingredients.

Dip with the China Chili Sauce , 麻辣酱.

There you go, you going to eat one after another.

When it get too spicy, you would need Sour Plum Juice to cool down.

Other than dumplings, they have other China delights.

This is Beef Noodle. I personally like the noodle, it’s springy. The soup also not bad eh..

Despite of the outlook seems strange to the local, they do have their own regular customers as well. I assume they are very authentic China delights as the waitress are from China also.

Total spent RM34 for all the dumplings and noodles.  What do you think, reasonable?

I will go there again for the rest of the menus, if you are going, let me know how’s the review. =)

Really, don’t judge the book by it’s cover! Hahaha!

So sorry to all muslim friends, it’s not HALAL!. I get you other place next time =)

If it’s not the lost of Happy, I think I won’t have the chance to try out the Vegetarian Food in Miri.

Oh well, why does it relates to Happy the dog? Ya, previously I’ve blog about the missing dog, Xuer, whom is the dog owner swear if she could find back her beloved dog, she is willing to be 1 month Vegetarian. Ya, her wish is granted. She’s now already 2 weeks of Vegetarian!

Let’s get back to the topic, I’ve visited 2 Vegetarian Cafe in the last few days.

1. CGS Vegetarian Cafe , located at Faradale Garden Shop Lot (Near to Shabu Shabu)

There’s a lot of customers during the lunch break, we can’t even get a comfort seat but to squeeze among to stock piles. That is really too bad. But they have varieties of Vegetarian Food that you won’t get bored.

Vegetarian Chap Fan looks the same like the ordinary Economic Rice. RM4

And of course, you can’t miss out the Mushrooms.
They have full menus of mushrooms , and I ordered Butter Milk Mushroom. RM8.

2. Qing Xiang Vegetarian, located at Boulevard Commercial Centre (Opposite Family Pharmacy)

This is so near to my office, but this is the 1st time I step into it.
My first impression, the shop is too dark from outside, I always doubt to go in and I always say this is “Dark Shop”.

Since Xuer highly recommend us the “Salad Mushroom Rice” so I don’t mind to give it a try.
RM5.50. Yeap, I love mushrooms, i’m loving it.

Pris had the Nestum Mushroom, again its mushroom. Don’t expect meat okay?

Yen had Claypot Rice. Sorry for the blurry pics, i’m too greedy to finish my mushrooms.

Our drinks.

For a short comparison, I would slightly prefer Qing Xiang.
Maybe it’s less crowder compare to CGS. Somehow their menu is more organized and with pictorial.

Oh ya, I heard that Muslim Friends can try out at Vegetarian Cafe too. Is that true enough?

Alex is  a BIG FANS of Chicken Rice, and I believe MIRI has a lot of great Chicken Rice.

There’s a few outlet in Miri serving great taste of Chicken Rice, but to own preference, I think the one at 9696 are great enough to meet our standard.

9696 cafe is located at Pelita Commercial Centre,  the corner lot at the cross road.

Or if you are more familiar with Hot Cross Bun Bakery shop, it’s just opposite them.

Ah B Hainam Chicken Rice is the one we’re hunting for..

If we were not mistaken, Ah B was the one previously helping at  Seng Guan Cafe and the previous owner had moved to Sabah. So I think he did inherit his recipe and carry on the business by his own.

The price range were very reasonable with the great aroma of the rice, and the great portion of the chicken meat.

Chicken Thigh Rice for RM4 .

Chicken Breast Meat RM3.50

All the rice comes with a small bowl of soup, Chicken Feet + Peanut.

This is how the portion looks like.   Very reasonable price for RM3.50 only right? I told you….   and I *heart* the chilies so much!

Okay, out of topic a bit. Other than the chicken rice stall, the noodles were great too. I would highly recommend you to try out the Dumpling Soup from the noodle stall.

Memang Boleh!

Chicken Rice: Rm3.50
Dumplings: Rm3.50

Everything seems so reasonable eh!

You must try okay..

Previous Links:  Day 1 – Getting There

Destination : Moonmilk Walk
Duration : As advise 45 mins walk
Adventure :  1 (1-5 Ranking)

Yeah, we’ve recharge our energy, dress up, gear up and ready to explore the National Park. The other 5 members were yet to arrive, so we chosen to go for a “simple” walk somewhere around the park. As advice by the officer, we could take up the Moonmilk Walk that only takes 45 mins.

The above statement were true if you really listen to his advice, for taking a 45 mins WALK. No tour guide needed. Entrance FREE.

Yeah! 1st destination in MULU. Go go go!

This is the only signboard we could see along the path. The signboard stated, Moonmilk Cave not Walk.  We did not give it a damn , since the officer told us, its just a 45 mins walk!

Pass by the river bank.  Boat are the main transport for the Penan Residence.

Its really nice to walk in the jungle covering by all the giant tree, its not hot, and the pathways are well maintain.

Trees were huge and we get to see  different kind of plants.

Worms & Leaves

Fruits & Mushrooms

The ball kind of worm

Save our earth!

We really enjoy the jungle walk, until we realize we were actually the only group of people on the same pathway. There’s no one else heading the same direction.  There’s no signboard along the way, but since the officer told us it’s only a 45 mins walk, we just proceed to our destination.

Wait a minute. What is our destination. Moonmilk Cave or Walk actually?

But it’s already a 45 mins walk, where is the cave? where is the sign?

Looking at the time is still early, so we thought maybe its just a few more minutes to reach.

And we saw this.

Lots of steps… uncountable steps.. but we still going Up Up Up!

The 2 and only male members were exhausted as well. Not to mention the girls and the 50++ Aunty with us.

Thing seems went wrong. Initially we decide to have a rest and make a return.

It’s been such a long and tough way walk, more than 45 mins walk, and more than 400 steps of climbing. Leon and Yen insist not to give up, so they further up to the staircase while we waiting at the rest stop. They turned back and inform us that we are near to the cave! Since we did not one to break down the groups in the jungle, hence we follow them to the cave.

It’s almost 4pm. We finally saw this signboard.

Moonmilk Cave!

We were too happy! Finally we reached our destination. We keep scolding, why the signage were so poor, even the Moonmilk Cave sign were tear off.  Somehow we were still daring enough to self explore the half closed cave. Thinking back, it’s still a nightmare to me.

Moonmilk cave is consider very small. As what we learn from the guide the day after, the cave have been closed for tourist visit. We were the only adventurous group that make it to this far. Most of the infrastructure in the cave has been vandalized. Luckily we have prepared our torch light earlier, so still managed to see some rock formation.

We are the Survivor? Yes!

Hey.. look! The signboard is back to normal.

And I even took a picture to show my victory reaching Moonmilk Cave!

This is actually the other ends of the cave.

The  adventure begins HERE!

As we got out from the other end of the cave  and all of us thought that the direction would lead us back to the park office. Everyone were so happy, as we thought we found a short cut, we don’t need to go through all the previous hundreds of staircase.  The sky is getting dark at 4.30pm. Rains were dropping  at the same time. So we did not stop but just continue the path in the jungle.

The path seems tougher this time. The staircase were built by wood,  covered with moses. The steps were slippery and fragile. It really made us have to be extra precautions going down the steps.

5.15 pm.

We finally reached a lower ground, and saw the sign of river.

Wait! The sign of river is still flowing on the same direction as what we saw earlier while entering the park. It means, we aint taking a U turn back but instead we are going further in the the jungle.  Things are so wrong now. We don’t know where are we. We could only continue the journey.

Everyone get tense up and worrying.

5.30 pm.

Saw the sign of a cave. Reading from the signboard, it’s WINDCAVE!
This is not in our plan,  we are supposed to be here on Day 2 by boat. It means that we’ve walked far from what we are supposed to go. Everyone seems panicked. Why we ended up in Wind cave? As what we’ve been told, moonmilk walk is only 45 mins but we’ve spent 3 and half hour in the jungle.

Again, Leon and Yen who has been to Mulu once told us the last time they come to Wind Cave were by boat. We assume there’s no short cut back to Park Office, unless we are going back again through our previous route, going up the wooden stair case, passing through the Moonmilk Cave and going down another 400 steps to reach the Park Office.

We can’t do anything right now.  We only know its getting dark,  and we think of to call Park Office for HELP. The mobile phone coverage were weak, we did several attempts only we managed to rang the office.

“Sorry. There’s no more boat at this moment. “

This is the reply from the Park Office. They don’t care about our safety, and they advise us to walk back using the previous route where we got to here. We were really angry with their response. I believe if they are willing to help, they will manage to get us a boat.

5.45 PM

Without further delay, we left Wind Cave and take the return using the same path. This time, we did not stop for a rest or photo taking. The rain is getting heavier, and we start to worry our teammate might not be fit to walk back but we can’t think that much.

The 50 ++ years old aunty is still still tough. Although she says she might be slow, but infact she’s tougher than all of us!

7.15 Pm

We walked real fast this time. Non stop.  Some of the distance we even run. I tell myself, I need to be fast, because I want to buy the RM4 Coke. That will be my aim.

We made it!

Hahahaha, don’t worry, everything is alright , I’m still here blogging!
Well, the 1st thing was not buying the Coke, but we screw the security guard for being irresponsible. Since we registered at this National Park, they should have protect our security and they knew we have one elderly member in our group. We even complain that we made a rescue call, but no one seems to worry about us. Their reply is, “if really something happened, we will send our team over.” =.=!!!

Actually we were just throwing out our anger, but since everyone were safely arrive, back in 1 piece, we’re really tired to fight for the rights, but keep the energy for the next day!

The 5 other members who arrive in the afternoon were waiting for us eagerly at the hostel.

The morale of this trip. Better insist to get a tour guide if you are not familiar with the jungle. Anyway, it’s a unforgetable experience tho! I’m not recommending any of you to take up this cave, it’s really wasting time but hey, it’s adventurous!

Coming up next post, the legend of Wind Cave & Clear Water Cave.