I spent New Year’s Eve with mum. Bro went out with friends, so, it was just Mum and I. We went to Mr. Ho’s Fine Foods for dinner. The Miss Intelligent Annna did not make any bookings.
The whole restaurant was fully booked! All we have was a small little table by the door. It’s that sad. The table is so small, in fact it is too small for 2. We requested the waitress to find us a bigger table and more comfortable spot. She couldn’t do anything as the whole place was fully booked. *Slaps own forehead for not booking a table earlier*
After we made our order, the captain came over and offered us a bigger table and more comfortable spot. Apparently, the person who booked the table couldn’t make it. Lucky!
Bundaberg’s Ginger Beer and Sarsaparilla @ RM5.00 each
At first we wanted to order wine (House Wine for the night was a German wine @ RM16 per glass). But then the spot we’re sitting so uncomfortable, how to enjoy. So, end up ordering the Bundaberg’s, they are originally brewed drinks. The ginger beer is really good, F&N Ginger Ale is nothing. It has the tangy taste of ginger. As for the Sarsaparilla, after you tasted it, you will go, “F&N Sarsi what?”
Mixed Salad @ RM10.90
Our appetizer, the Mixed Salad - Mesclun, tomato, capsicum and onion rings in herb vinaigrette dressing. A great starter. All the more reason for return visit. The salad dressing is delicious. Even when I dine at Sarawak Club, I still miss the dressing from Mr. Ho’s. Black pepperish, vinegerish and freshness. The lettuce they used here aren’t local Sabah lettuce or China lettuce! A whole plate of importated crispy lettuces and best shared with 2-3 persons.
Mixed Grill @ RM27.90
For an indecisive person like me, (eat pork chop or chicken chop or lamb chop or BBQ ribs or Mr. Ho’s fehmes sausage?), Mixed grill is the best choice. All in one. This plate of Mixed Grill is also a plate of Mixed Cuisine of Western and Eastern. The lamb chop and BBQ ribs are the typical western style, of course they tasted superb. However, the pork chop is different. The 3 layers pork meat is marinated in “cha sio” sauce (Chinese red sweet sauce), then grilled. Very oriental yet westernised.
The mixed grill is served with seasonal veggies (carrots and cabbage) and potatoes. Of all veggies, why cabbage? I would prefer steamed brocolli, cauliflowers, french beans and baked potatoes.
Pork Steak Special @ RM22.90
Thought of trying something different and unique. I’m glad we ordered the Pork Steak Special. From its special name, the pork steak is special indeed. The pork steak is served with wholesome cream and mushroom sauce, veggies and potatoes. The creamy tasty sauce tasted just like the Carbonara sauce. I like the sauce here as it is not over creamy and thick and the gelikness you normally get after half-way eating a plate of Carbonara linguine.
Cappuccino Cheese Cake @ RM9.00
To tell you all the truth, after feasting on all the greens and meat, I feel just great, not bloated but just right. I can still wolf down a whole slice of cheese cake without feeling over bloated. The cheese cake is not very cheesy and quite plain. The crust is not like other crusts. It’s not the cookies or cake type of crust but tasted like nestum/cereals.
Overall, I enjoyed my 2008 last supper in Mr. Ho’s Fine Foods.
It is here I last billed for 2008. For 2009, I’m hoping for someone else to foot the bill. Hahaha.. Happy New Year!
