Mixed grill. Mixed Feelings.

I was hankering for a plate of mixed grill. Why, ah?

Last week, my dad was admitted to Subang Jaya Medical Center (second admission) for a medical procedure. The first admission was to assess his situation and ease the problem he was having.

On the evening of the procedure, my mum and my brother were at the hospital. While waiting for dad to come out of surgery, mother and son went for dinner at Restoran Windmill, our go to restaurant when visiting the hospital.

My brother sent me this photo.

Wah! That looked so good! So I told myself that when I go visit my dad, I can ajak my mum for lunch at Windmill.

The day following dad's surgery as I was preparing to book Grabcar, I noticed a missed call from my mum. Apparently dad was being discharged that day. So fast, eh? These days the hospital discharges patients very quickly (once they are deemed fit to leave of course) to make way for other patients. Hospital very laku because there are many sick people around.

So the visit was aborted and so was my lunch plan. Anyway, I visited my parents the following day at my brother's house and I was very pleased and relieved that dad was recovering very well and was of good cheer. My mum was also in positive mood and all is well although dad will have to undergo this procedure once every year.

Since I mengidam for mixed grill, today I decided to satisfy that craving. The only place to go to at Damansara Uptown is this old relic.

Oh yes, The Ship is still going strong after all these years.

It hasn't changed much since the last time I was there.

The special that day was this Australian Angus Pan Grilled Sirloin. But it comes with Cream of Mushroom Soup (I don't like) and Ice Cream Delight (I don't want dessert). Besides, I was there for the Mixed Grill.

They don't serve water on the house anymore so I opted for mineral water (just in case I tercekik).

And of course they brought me the usual Malaysian staple of chili sauce and tomato ketchup.

I was also served with a warm bun and butter.

There you go, I was all set.

I looked around me and only one other table was occupied.

Most customers come in the evening.

After a while, my Mixed Grill was served.

Let me break it down for you.

Nice meaty meal for carnivorous me. But in all honesty, the best thing on my plate was the fried egg and chicken. The beef and lamb were overcooked and tough/dry.

Oh yes, I ate the tomato, cauliflower and beans. I ate only one piece of carrot because it was undercooked. As for the fries, I ate only a few and did not enjoy it.

Strangely, the chili sauce that I used to love so much had a chemical taste. Blame it on my tastebud which has since evolved.

As for the bun, I pinched off a bit to eat and though it was fresh, I did not like the taste. So I left it. But I took the butter (dumped it on the beef).

So there you have it. Mixed Grill craving not quite satisfied.