Pahang - The famous Temerloh Patin Tempoyak

"Live in the present moment and find your interest and happiness in the things of today..." - Emmett Fox

(Ikan Patin metal sculpture at Dataran Sungai Pahang)

I am not really an Ikan Patin fan.

But when the craving for Ikan Patin comes, we would drive to Medan Selera MPS in Bandar Baru Selayang and indulged in freshly fried crispy Patin slices eaten with either kuah tempoyak or kuah asam pedas which I normally prefer.

This morning, after a 3 km brisk walk around Taman Bidara we decided to go for a day trip to Temerloh, Pahang and look for a good Patin Restaurant to have our lunch.

(Traffic congestion in Temerloh)

(Pahang River is rising fast)

(The Esplanade is at higher ground)

(The Temerloh sign is still above water)

Temerloh is none other the favorite town for visitors to come for the famous Patin Tempoyak. There are many good restaurants in town that have become viral as the best catfish eating port in Malaysia. Some famous restaurants are Gobang Maju Patin Tempoyak, Selera Patin Bangau, Restoran Claypot Patin Tempoyak, Gerai Makan Pak Usop and Kancil Raja Patin.

(Temerloh is famous for its patin)

(The bloating river is flooding the riverbank)

(No river cruise at this time of the year)

(Temerloh Pekan Sehari is quite popular)

(Entrance to the town area)

After spending some time around Temerloh town to recce Patin restaurants, we finally decided to try Restoran Gobang Maju Patin Tempoyak. Located by the Pahang River along Jalan Triang, it is easily spotted by the main road and has ample parking area at the back. This restaurant has been around for a long time and is famous for its Patin Tempoyak, Udang galah and variety of other mouth-watering dishes. It is also quite popular with celebrities.

The restaurant is spacious and the ambience is relaxing. The food is delicious and reasonably priced!

(The viral Restoran Gobang Maju)

(Udang galah Lubuk Buaya)

(Patin Tempoyak is the specialty)

(Our dishes for lunch)