Review Rating: Not Applicable as this is a Charitable Organization
Address: 23, Jalan Jaya Putra 7/6, Taman JP Perdana, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZRYz1f3zFnrVqeAGA
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
There are No Menu for this Eatery/Restaurant.All are 100% Free Vegetarian Meals for Charity.
Donations are Not Required but would be Appreciated.
⚠️ For Strict Vegans, you might want to take note that this place serves Eggs. 🥚
As I searched around in Google Maps, I came across this Interesting Vegetarian Eatery that offers 100% Free Vegetarian Meals so I was intrigued to come take a look. Located among a Row of Shophouses, this Eatery is Non-Airconditioned, feeling a Tad Warm and Humid.
The Interior is Simply Renovated and Cleanly Maintained and it seems to be a Free Initiative from a Thai Monk whom I'm assuming is Arjanphon himself. Other than a Small Altar, the Whole Place isn't Overly Religious Themed. It looks like any other Typical Ordinary Neighbourhood Eatery out there. Its actually quite popular with the Locals as I observed many Folks visiting even bringing their Children along.
How to go about taking your Meal
Other than the Ingredients Section where a Staff will scoop for you, everything else is Self-Service.
1) Soup (if available that day) is Self-Service available outside of the Eatery (Hahaha I didn't realize this until after my Meal)
2) Free Drinks are available for Self-Service. The Choices are a Zero Sugar Oolong Tea and Plain Water
3) When you're ready to take the Meal, grab a Metal Tray and walk towards the Ingredients Section.
It works like Cai Fan, just point to whatever items you want and the Staff will scoop it for you. Unlike other Cai Fan places in JB, this is not Self-Service.
Understandably because this is Free and they probably have limited stocks to spare, the Amount Portion that is given is not alot. Just a Small Scoop. You can take a look at the Photos to see the available list of Ingredients that day when I visited.
An Interesting Incident that occured when I was at the Ingredients Section
Long-Time Readers of this Blog will know that due to my Diabetic Condition, I am cutting my Carbs Intake and I don't take Rice or Carbs when I'm at a Vegetarian Eatery like this. Because this is a Charitable Location, I also don't want to take Rice and then proceed to waste any of them la.
Interestingly when I requested for No Rice, the Staff immediately went Wide-Eyed Surprised and suddenly went into what I described as "Panic Mode". He was initially Very Reluctant and Resistive at my "No Rice Request" and indicated that Rice is a Must to take.
But he also soon ownself relented and reminded me he will only allow this time.
I'll admit, it made the Atmosphere a Tad Awkward, but Nothing Else happened.
Hahaha I'm guessing that Keto is not something he is familiar with and I guess he is probably worried that I would want to take more Veggie if I don't take Rice maybe? From his Reaction, I'm guessing that I'm probably the Only Person he has ever encountered that doesn't want to take Rice.
I had wanted to actually request for a sample of each ingredient available, but after his Big Reaction to my request for No Rice, I've decided I'll just take 3 Ingredients instead. As such, I don't know if you are allowed to take all of the Available Veggies or if you can only take a Few. The Staff's Reaction made the Moment Awkward for me to ask. Honestly, I don't blame him for his Reaction though, but it was interesting to observe.
How do the Food and Drink Taste?
Quality of the Oolong Tea
Served in Room Temperature, Not Cold. This was Very Light in Oolong Taste. Its more Coloured Water than actual Oolong Tea to be honest, but I am already grateful for this and have absolutely no issues and No Further Complaints with it since this is Free of Charge.
Quality of the Vegetables
All of the Veggies were Cooked Acceptably Well, they were Slightly Salted. No Nua Nua and No Sandy.
Obviously you're not going to find Michelin Awarded Dishes here lah.
They taste exactly like how you'd expect them to taste. Again, I am very Grateful and have No Issues and Zero Complaints about them given that they are Free of Charge.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
The Food and Drinks here are 100% Free of Charge with No Strings Attached.
There is a Donation Box of course, but there is really no obligation to donate.
I'm so sorry to have to test this, but I actually tested Not Paying and Left the Place just to test if it is really 100% Free of Charge. I timed and waited for over 15 Mins and there really is No One coming up to me to ask for Payment or give sermons, do any recruitment, do any surveys, or even give any Brochures.
There is Really a 100% No Strings Attached Free Vegetarian Meal.
You come, you eat, you return your trays after you are done, and you leave. ❤️
Having said that, don't come here expecting to eat a Big Meal. The Amount given in Each Scoop is not alot. This is Free Food given to the Needy to not let a Fellow Human Being starve on the Streets, not for you to eat your Daily Meals.
I was amused by the Staff's Huge Reaction to my No Rice Request and it did made the Interaction feel Awkward but I also don't really blame him for it because they do have to ration out the ingredients. So remember to take Rice and not be like me ok? Hahaha.
Monetary Donations are not Required but would be Appreciated. If you can afford to donate, please do so to keep this place running. If you need a guide, I feel at least RM10.00 would be a Realistic Basic Decent Amount to donate given how Expensive the Food Prices in JB has risen nowadays.
Sometimes 人生有起有落. Its nice to see a Place like this offer a Helping Hand. ❤️ It is truly a Kind Initiative to provide 100% Free Food for People who need it. My Humble Respects and a Big Thank You to Arjanphon and his Team for their Great Kindness. 🙏
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