Friday 21 August 2015

Melur Jaya Curry House @ Tanjung Malim, Perak

Melur Jaya Curry House is an Indian Muslim restaurant that is located along Jalan Bunga Raya in Tanjung Malim. For those old timers, it is just opposite to where the old Angsoka Supermarket was many years ago. For those new comers, this is just beside the Wet Market in the heart of Tanjung Malim town. Some of you may know that this belongs to one of my best buddies, a childhood friend. Nevertheless, I shall be unprejudiced and completely neutral with my review. Till date, I have only tried their Mee Goreng and Rojak which I have posted some time back in February this year and this would the the first time that I am trying their Rice and Curries. For those who would be interested to read my previous review, I am attaching the link here for your convenience.  http://venoth.blogspot.com/2015/02/melur-jaya-curry-house-tanjung-malim.html One major problem here would be parking. As the place is close to major shopping outlets and the Wet Market, parking can be an all day long issue. Even today, I had to park two blocks away and walk up here. 

The Restaurant Along Jalan Bunga Raya

Nice and Bright Interior

Love The Bright Lighting
It's just like any other Indian Muslim restaurants in town. The place was clean, brightly lit and the staffs were quick on their feet. Didn't keep me waiting too long to take my orders. Having seated, I ordered a glass of Teh Tarik and went over to check what's available at their curries station. Only about 50% of the the items were available and the rest were sold out. Still, there were some of those that I fancy and I decided to go on with my mission. Having collected my dinner, I returned to my table.

Teh Tarik @ RM 1.20

Teh Tarik @ RM 1.20
Their Teh Tarik was cheaper than other similar restaurants in town. Generally this is priced at RM 1.30 per glass but it was priced at RM 1.20 here. But, look at the volume. I only got 4/5th of a glass whereas other places will fill it right to the brim. Marketing strategy? Perhaps. Otherwise, the Tea was good. In fact it was very good and I would rate this at 9/10 .

My Dinner @ RM 9.00

My Dinner @ RM 9.00
I took a plate full of Rice, Fish Curry, a piece of Curried Fish, some Long Beans Perattal and a piece of Honey Chicken. They all looked good indeed but I'd never know until I try them. RM 9.00 for this? Well, looks reasonable to me cause I've taken a Fish and Chicken and so, the price is about right.

Long Beans Perattal

Long Beans Perattal
The Long Beans were indeed fresh but the preparation was quite mediocre. Something was just lacking in it. Spices? I think so too. Just short of something but not sure what exactly. Not one for the taste but just the nutrients. I would rate this at 5.5/10 .

Fish Curry
Their Fish Curry was very thick and nice but taste wise, once again something was lacking and I think it's tamarind. If only that would have been right, then this would have been a winner. Just look at it. It looks so good and it's a shame that it just didn't strike right. I would rate this at 6/10 .

Curried Fish
It's a good fish that they had used but it was too soft and cracked easily. My hunch says that it could have been yesterday's left over. Just a hunch and don't sue me for that! Freshness was something that completely lacked and the fish had lost it's juiciness. Sadly, didn't enjoy this very much and I would rate this at 5/10 .

Honey Chicken

Honey Chicken
This I can tell for sure that it's yesterday's Fried Chicken that had been reborn today as Honey Chicken. The Chicken was stiff and hard and I almost broke my fork and spoon trying to eat this. The honey texture just didn't gel in and as such, tasted so artificial. A big no to this. I would only rate this at 2/10 . Conversion of dishes is common in most restaurants but this was just beyond repair. 

My Dinner Bill For This Evening
In short, their Tea was very good except that the volume didn't justify the price. The rice and curries that I tried today were all not up to the mark that I expect from an eatery. Of course they were edible and would satisfy any hungry tummy but in terms of satisfying your taste buds, they failed big time. If this was an Ashram, then I wouldn't have such expectations as no one pays for the food but being in business, it's very competitive out there and customers' want value for their dollar these days. I'm truly hoping that they would make the necessary changes and by doing just that, they would surely be able to win my vote of confidence all over again.

Address: No. 36, Jalan Bunga Raya, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia.

Opening Hours: 0700 - 2130 Daily

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  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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