I see a lot more freshly lotus roots at the supermarket these days. According to the Internet, lotus root in season is between November and February. It`s best season now.Then, I cooked lotus roots for dinner.
Roadside stalls of vegetable and strawberry are typical in Cameron Highlands and there are many visitors and the local people enjoying shopping there. One of my favorite stalls is mini potted plants selling mini cactus and succulents. They are only RM 10 for a pack of six plants.
Salted chicken is also famous cuisine. Visitors often bring it home as a souvenir.
Instead of salted chicken, we brought this chicken doll below sold at life shop, Atelier. He always welcomes us and guests sitting at the entrance.
Nam Heong Coffee Shop in Ipoh is famous for being the origin of well-known OLDTOWN™ WHITE COFFEE restaurant chain in Malaysia and other countries. We had white coffee, egg tarts and other local foods for lunch. Every food tastes great!
We visited the 3rd biggest city Ipoh in Malaysia and strolled around the old town that hosts a great collection of old shophouses commonly seen in Georgetown, Penang.