Makan, Makan...Taman Saga

Dinner was planned with the girls in mind but since they couldn't make it back on time, we decided to try out this place in Taman Saga. One needs company to make a trip to a location like this as this is venturing beyond our usual boundaries. Since Molly was back, we thought it'd be nice to go there. Anyway, there was still some light when we got there. The 2 back-to-back restaurants seem popular. Can tell by the way the tables spill onto the road.After some thought, we decided to take this one since other half and I have been there with some other friends before.At the side there was this contraption which had been put up. Initially we thought it was a stage for some show. Then we realised it was an alcoholic beverage company's advertising blitz...plus the beer people immediately came and asked whether we wanted beer with our food; to which we said no.The tables were not yet filled but we noticed that quite many patrons were filling up the empty tables. We made our orders and service was surprisingly prompt. Kudos for that. But within a short while, loud music started blaring away. It is difficult to have a conversation with the speakers blaring away....one actually has to talk on top of one's voice. Chinese are always like that, I supposed. If loud, must be really loud; big must be really big; everything must be extra-extra... Pity those people who live around the area. Have to put up with the loud noise. Anyway, these were our orders...dunno what this is called but it was okay. This one is french beans in claypot. Everyone said it was nice.Tofu...restaurant's own make; cooked with bits and pieces of minced and sliced meat and mushroom. Sauce thickened with egg.... verdict-okay.Horlicks crab... thought we'd let everyone else try it. The Horlicks made the dish artificially sweet. Crabs were fresh though. Okay to try but I think crabs cooked with spices are still nicer.
We left as soon as we finished cos the place was not conducive for conversations. Maybe they want us to clear the table ASAP too as before we even left, they had put the sign 'booked' on our table! Can tell that the restaurant is doing a roaring business....doesn't feel like people are feeling the pinch of the price hike here.

The bill came up to RM61.80 for the food; except for the crabs which cost RM33.00, the rest of the dishes were RM8.00 each. With the drinks in, the tab was less than RM70.00 for 5 adults and one kid. I think it is quite reasonable! No wonder people flock there! Reasonable prices in times like this will keep people coming back!