Déjà vu…

It was certainly like some kind of a déjà vu considering that we had lunch here in December last year before my daughter left for New Zealand and I took a photo of her then…

Melissa - December, 2009
*recycled pic*

…and the other day, we went there again and like on our previous visit, this time around, I also took a photo of her…

Melissa - November, 2010

Any difference? Not much, I reckon – she still looks more or less the same, don’t you think?

If you may recall, we found the food prices a bit steep then…and on my previous visit which happened to be my second time at the place, I still thought that it was somewhat expensive to go and dine there.

However, I did notice then that they were promoting some quite affordable set lunches, so my daughter and I decided to stop by to give it a try. They have quite a number of choices on their set lunch menu…

Islamic Nyonya Cafe - set lunch menu

…with prices ranging from RM5.90 to RM8.90, served with free keropok (prawn crackers) and acar (pickles) and iced tea…

Islamic Nyonya Cafe - free iced tea

I ordered the sambal chicken with rice (RM5.90)…

Sambal chicken with rice

…and I must say it was very nice – not too strong on the sambal, just nice, and quite spicy, plus there was so much chicken that I would think it was indeed value for money – not expensive at all.

My daughter had the garlic chicken with rice (also RM5.90) and it was also very nice – something like sweet and sour meat with cloves of garlic in it…

Garlic chicken with rice

All in all, at such prices and considering the nicer and more comfortable air-conditioned surroundings compared to our regular kopi tiam (coffee shop)…

Islamic Nyonya Cafe, Sibu

…I would think this is a good place to stop by for lunch…and most importantly, the food was great!

I’m sure we’ll be stopping by there again pretty soon to try the other items on the menu. Anybody wants to tag along?