Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Kluang Half Day Trip

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It was a sudden decision to go on a day trip to Kluang on Hari Raya Haji public holiday. We depended on our GPS which was a disgrace, bringing us through long, winding kampung (village) roads and around palm tree plantations. I think I need to upgrade it.

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When we finally arrived at our first destination, Kluang Rail Coffee, it was closed for the holiday. ISH!

Kluang rail kopi

It was almost 1 pm. We took some photos at the rail station before driving to the town centre to look for food.

We saw an elderly couple walked towards Star Coffee House and Restaurant (since 1979), so we followed. Was glad that it was air-conditioned when the restaurant manager told us they were fully booked for lunch. sigh.

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We crossed a couple of streets and found a food court. We shared a plate of char kway teow (fried noodles, RM4) and a bowl of Sarawak Kolo noodles (RM4.30). A glass of homemade ice lemon tea costs RM1.50. The fried noodles with lots of fresh cockles and fried lard was very good, it had wok hei.

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This Central Cafe chicken rice shop was packed with diners. We ordered a plate of kampung chicken rice (breast meat RM3.50). They had bitter gourd soup and homemade luo han guo drink that day, we ordered but they forgot our orders.  :D

ECL rail

We decided to go back early to Singapore with a stopover at Taman Sutera to pick up some Malaysian snacks.


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16 comments:

  1. Somewhere in SingaporeTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10:00:00 AM GMT+8

    U didnt go in for the kopi?

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  2. KenTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10:58:00 AM GMT+8

    I've always wanted to visit this town but too far la :(

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  3. linaTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 1:25:00 PM GMT+8

    what a trip! :)

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  4. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 1:52:00 PM GMT+8

    there is a seafood where lots of Singapore people go. My kids love it.

    How r u?

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    1. eastcoastlifeTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:06:00 PM GMT+8

      The seafood restaurants probably open in the late afternoon or at night. I didn't see any seafood restaurants that are opened.

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  5. foongpcTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:24:00 PM GMT+8

    Oh too bad the Kluang Rail Coffee was closed!

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  6. foongpcTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:25:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks like your Kluang trip did not turn out too well! But I hope you had fun! LOL!

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    1. eastcoastlifeTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:08:00 PM GMT+8

      I had a little fun...... it would be better fun if there were more food stalls to order from. haha....

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  7. GattinaTuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:08:00 PM GMT+8

    That was a nice excursion ! Sometimes my GPS surprises me too, but then I think I see landscapes which I wouldn't have seen normally ! lol !

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    1. eastcoastlifeWednesday, October 8, 2014 at 12:25:00 PM GMT+8

      So I am not the only one experiencing problems with my GPS. :)

      It was scary when my crazy GPS brought us to some unknown places. We were going round and round palm tree plantations.... more than 132 km! It was a waste of time.

      Then another time it brought us to a Malay village. We were the only foreign car in this village and the villagers were watching.... wondering why this weird couple were going round and round their small lanes. We were trying to find the exit!! haha....

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  8. Small KucingWednesday, October 8, 2014 at 9:48:00 AM GMT+8

    I have not been to Kluang before but the coffee is famous over here. One of these days must go visit

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    1. eastcoastlifeWednesday, October 8, 2014 at 12:27:00 PM GMT+8

      I went in search of it because I heard the coffee and kaya toast are yummy. Will try again. :)

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