Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Ramakrishna Ashrama Penang

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old.

The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.

How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?

1. Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100

2. Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)

Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
- He/She is from age 6 and above.
- The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
- The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)

Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/

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Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh (这里有肉骨茶） at Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here (这里有肉骨茶) (N1.54523 E103.78964) became a popular spot before the restaurant start operation, all because of the Unique name! The restaurant is located at the entrance of Taman Mount Austin (Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3). Everyone was curious about it before they start their business included me and my friends...

This Bak Kut Teh restaurant has a total different concept compare with others, it provide a better and clean environment for you and your family to enjoy the foods relax and comfortable. They even have a Air-Conditioning area which is also a Smoke Free area.
We chose to dined on the first floor...

The dining area at first floor...

A small separated area for more privacy...

Air-condition session (smoke free area)

Serving counter on first floor

Now the local Bal Kut Teh lovers have a choice to enjoy Bak Kut Teh in 2 type of environments, either you choose to dine in the traditional kopitiam environment or a better and clean environment like this but with the slightly higher price...

I was attracted by the latest technology of this tea pot refilling system. The water under the cabinet is boiling all time and you can refill your tea pot by just sit on the black knot. This is really convenience! This is the First Bak Kut Teh restaurant who implement the easy way to their customers.

Our ordered for the night :-
1)  Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)
2)  Streaky pork with fat (五花肉)
3)  Stewed pork with mixture of meat and others (卤三味）
4)  Braised Chicken feet (焖鸡脚)
5)  Salted vegetables
6)  Tau-pok (Bean curd)

Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)

It had a different Bak Kut Teh flavor from others in Johor Bahru, herbal taste was not as rich as those famous Bak Kut Teh...No MSG, the ribs were tender and drop from the bone easily. It was Special and very much base on individual taste bud...

The Streaky pork (五花肉)

The streaky pork with fat had the same broth as the spare ribs, it was soft and tender.

Stewed pork - 卤三味

This stewed pork was Delicious! The bowl of claypot served with the streaky pork with fat, skins and nerves which is not commonly available in Johor Bahru. It a Must try dish! Recommended!

Braised chicken feets - 焖鸡脚

The chicken feet was braised perfectly! Springy and nice! According to my wife, beacuse I don't take chicken feet...:)

Others dishes were just average, we were satisfied with the dinner!
Beside the dishes we had above, the do serve Pork Tribes (猪肚）and Yellow rice wine chicken (黄酒鸡).

Some of my friends told me that this restaurant price is rather higher comparing with other, I agree. But it provide a total different environment comparing from the traditional type, I'm willing to pay a little bit more... As I mentioned above, you have choices to choose to dine in a Typical Chinese kopitiam or Air-Conditional restauarant environment, I believe most of the 'families' will choose 这里有肉骨茶 just because it has a Smoke Free session, don't mind paying slightly higer for a 'Healthy Environment'. At least my family like it!
Well, the choice is yours...

The each claypot portion served above (for the 3 serves) was for 2 persons, and the price is between RM20-RM22. It's reasonable especially in this better environment.

According to the owner (Mr Andrew Chuah), the restaurant offering a package which include a bowl of Claypot Bak Kut Teh, salted vege, tau-pok and a glass of drink for RM15.00 per person. You can choose to dine in the well ventilated area or Air-Conditioning area...what do you think?! :)

Do try out if you happen to be around the area, you might like it!

*  Everyone taste bud is different...

THE RESTAURANT WAS CLOSED SINCE APRIL 2013.

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here

(这里有肉骨茶)

G01, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3,

Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

Tel : +607-3532750

Close on Monday

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