A mouth-watering set of dishes cooked in Balinese, Thai and local styles.
THE Bali Assam House in Ipoh is famed for its signature Assam Fish.
This dish is fast gaining popularity among Ipoh folk and the restaurant has attracted a commendable following in just eight months.
It opened its doors in June last year.
The food is not only delicious, it is also very affordably priced.
Diners have a choice of Balinese, Thai and local flavours.
We sampled five of its very popular dishes.
They are the Assam Fish, Pandan Chicken, Sambal Prawns, Squid Cooked in Bali Style and Mixed Vegetables.
Healthy option: Mixed vegetables stir-fried with chillies and belacan.
Bali Assam House is the first in Ipoh to serve cod in their Assam Fish dish, although you can select the other types of fish available as well.
Whichever you prefer, this dish is the perfect combination of spicy, creamy, savoury, and sweet flavours infused with the subtle essence of the fish.
One would definitely find oneself reaching for more of its delicious gravy.
The Pandan Chicken is another dish to shout about.
The combination of spices and condiments defines this dish which makes it different from other pandan chicken elsewhere.
On top of that, only chicken thighs are used for this dish.
As for the vegetables, you will fall in love with the Mixed Vegetables dish even if you are not a fan of greens.
The vegetables are cooked with chillies and belacan.
This dish alone will make a fine meal by itself when eaten with steaming white rice.
Enough said about the food. Just head on down to have a taste and you will see for yourself.
The menu lists quite a number of choices for fish, squid, chicken, prawns, pork and tofu served up in a variety of ways.
Chinese-style soups are also available.
All the dishes served in the Bali Assam Hosue have been perfected by its proprietor and chef, who is simply known as Ah Wong.
Such is his passion for cooking.
His signature Assam Fish is the result of 10 years’ worth of refining and experimenting.
Ah Wong also says that one must “cook with heart” for the food to turn out well.
The success of Bali Assam House rests on his commitment to serve good quality and delicious food at affordable prices.
He also strives to ensure that his customers walk out feeling happy and satisfied after every visit.
The restaurant is open every day between 11.30am and 10pm, with a respite between 3pm and 5pm on weekdays.
The outlet also does takeaways.
It is located at 16, Medan Ipoh 1E, Medan Ipoh Bistari.
For reservations, call 016-5110789.
This is the writer’s observation and not an endorsement by StarMetro.