The iFoodex 2008

We took some time out and went to the iFoodex on Friday and find that despite my reservations about it being anything great at all, it was not as disappointing as I thought it would be.

As with previous years, it was crowded and this year, there are more stalls and with even a ‘healthy food’ section selling organic food, vitamins, health drinks, etc. And to make things more interesting, they even coincide the event with a Chef’s challenge and a property and home show so there are more things to see.

I did not bother much with the property and home show since most are luxurious homes for the filthy rich and I am only rich in sarcasm not in $$ so forget it. The Chef challenge is pretty interesting enough if you manage to squeeze through the crowds gaping at the busy chefs trying to outdo each other and whipping up a storm.

So, other than the usual canned food (mushrooms, sardines, etc) which are being sold at slightly cheaper rates only, we went around and bought lots of unhealthy snacks…sigh..I have to search for more hiding places to keep it from my son… heheheh…

The bakwa pie (dried meat pie) from Bee Cheng Hiang is one of the foods that we bought. It’s RM10 for 5 pies, okay la considering their bakwa is quite expensive. We also bought their bakhu (dried minced meat) for use as sandwich fillings.

Other than food, they also have stalls selling pots and pans and blenders and other kitchen accessories. However, don’t bet on cheap bargain prices because most aren’t sold cheap. Perhaps a few ringgit cheaper but that’s it. No huge 50% discounts if that’s what you are expecting.

All in, it’s a great way to spend an hour or so browsing through different stalls and checking out stuffs being sold…much like going to an air-conditioned, stuffy and smoky (since some of them cooked within that confined space) pasar malam.

So, next year, I may probably go there again. After all, it is not exactly out of my way…

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