Night ride into Hatyai & Tambun Seafood, 6 Aug 2013

Learning from past experience i.e last year during Hari Raya Haji, where we were caught in a horrific traffic crawl, we decided to leave before Hari Raya Aidil Fitri or Eid Mubarrak to some. Last year, our return trip from Krabi to Subang was a nightmare! Fretting the same, we left 1 and a half day earlier and planned to leave a day earlier prior to the famous after-festive holiday crawl.

We congregated at NKVE Damansara Shell Petrol Station at 3pm. 5 Bikers - Alex, Rocker57 & myself, Ryan & partner Shirley and Sam. We had to wait for our new biker acquaintance Francis who was caught in a jam in downtown KL, so we decided to meet up at Sg Buloh R&R. Francis arrived promptly at 3.30pm. After a short formality of introduction, we were ready to vroooom vroooom. Next stop Tapah R&R to refuel and rest.
 
It rained just before reaching Ipoh toll. We had to take shelter under a bridge to don our raincoats and rested over 20mins until it was alright to ride again. Safety is of utmost importance when riding. So, on top of the heavy load we already have (i.e safety gears, jackets, gloves and all), we have to add on a few hundred grams of raincoat. Getting up the bike was a struggle as the raincoat made it more difficult and rigid.

We arrived at Juru toll, refueled and decided to eat at a nearby restaurant which Ryan & I had eaten before. Separately, of course! 

Ate here a couple of times, one of my former company's dealer recommended me this place, Tambun Seafood. It's easy to locate. After the Juru toll, turn left into Auto City. At the T junction traffic light, take the left turn and go straight. The restaurant is located on the left about 500meters after the second left turn. You can't miss it, the double roadside signage is so glaring!!!

(L) : Francis, Shirley, Ryan, Sam & Rocker57 & my AlpineStar jacket :)

It was close to 8pm when we arrived. We ordered some simple food as we were famished and wanted to reach the Bukit Kayu Hitam border  & customs before it closes at 11pm Malaysian time. Here's what we ate :

This so called FU YONG TAN, or Seremban Omelet was a let down. 

This dish that looks something like the Africa Chicken (famous in Macau) is actually Guinness Stout Chicken. It was really good but a tad too sweet for me, otherwise, good!

Signature house Tofu

We rode on to Changlon. Spent over an hour at Nudee Enterprise as it was crowded and service was slow. What are we doing here? To get our immigration card, bike insurance and Alex and Francis needed to get their RM changed into Baht. A good one-stop centre. They serve food during the day time too.

We made it to the border just in time...15 mins before closing time. By the time we reached our hotel Chuchada Place, it was 1.15am Malaysian time. Almost 10 hours on the road took its toll and we gladly checked into our room to call it a night as we have a long ride to Koh Samui tomorrow.

Chudchada Place; 54 Soi3 Thungsao 1 Road. Tel : (66) 074-420444 (family owned)


This hotel is a decent place to stay. Click on Nudee Enterprise for the link to view rooms. Well, after a tiring day, I need my ZZZzzz....so check out my next blog on our journey to Koh Samui.

Until then......