I can’t remember exactly what year that was – probably 1997…when she was in my English Language tuition class and little did I know that we would meet again via my blog. She was in Form 5 then and furthered her studies overseas and is now married with two kids and another one the way.
Yi Ling was in Sibu visiting her parents and we managed to get to meet one afternoon to go for tea at this place. We had the Mille Crepe (RM6.20), vanilla…
*Melissa’s photo*
…which was simply out of this world. I wouldn’t say that it is expensive – I think the cakes at that franchise place cost more.
Being based in JB now, I was quite sure she would prefer the local delicacies so I ordered the kompia with minced meat (RM2.90)…
*Melissa’s photo*
…and the ones with three-layer pork (RM3.90)…
*Melissa’s photo*
…that I had before with Ivan when he was in town. Both Yi Ling and Melissa prefer the former but I personally think the ones with pork slices are nicer.
I also ordered this toast with curry chicken (RM5.50)…
…and I would say it was pretty nice as well.
Melissa had the Chocolate Godzilla (RM5.20)…
…and Yi Ling had the Milo Godzilla…
…which cost only RM2.90 as there was a promotion from 3.00 p.m. onwards while I had the Tri-colour Tea (RM3.90)…
We sat and ate and chatted till it was time for Yi Ling to go back – her kids would have got up from their afternoon nap by then.
I gave her some of my homegrown rambutans to take back for the children and the rest of the family to eat…and thanks so much, Yi Ling, for the bak kua (barbecued meat) and the Scottish shortbread that you brought for me. All the best to you and your family and the addition that is about to come soon. Till we meet again someday…
The bill that day came up to RM30.50 and I asked for a discount of 50sen. I told the guy that I had always been promoting his place in my blog. If at places that I frequent e.g. Ruby or Ming Mei Shi, they would surely round it up for me without my asking…but not here! Tsk! Tsk! Instead, he said that he would give me some ang pao packets for the coming Chinese Dragon New Year…
Hmmm…free advertisement! And don’t be too happy about the RM8.00 discount voucher at the back – you will have to spend up to RM58.00 before you can enjoy the privilege. Well, that’s a glimpse at how the Foochows function – they’re very good at this and they play to win, I tell you. Too bad I’m such a miserable disgrace to the clan… Sobssss!!!!
...STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! 