Overall, the ingredients were very fresh and did not taste like it was laden with MSG. The price of the add-ons is slightly more expensive compared to the other restaurants offering steamboat in Cameron but I feel the quality does justify the price tag.
In short, the place is bonkers, but provided enough fun (and a slide) that we ended up there for longer than an hour in the end, which I certainly didn’t expect when I saw the sign from the road. Enjoyable, if you like a little kitsch.
But the overwhelming impressions are of nature on one hand and commercialism on the other. As we strolled out through the gift shop and many souvenir/toy stalls, we thought we’d be happy to visit again, but it might not be for quite a while. The cost is RM15 for adults, RM10 for kids over 5.
Ever wonder where they get those lavender themed soft toys that are always displayed behind someone’s car? Yeah, we just found out that you can actually get those at The Lavender House, right at the Cameron Lavender Garden. Other than soft-toy, the souvenir shop also sells replica lavender potted plants, baby shower hampers, mini decoration, fragrances and many more.
Located at Tringkap area’s main roadside lies a Water Cress Farm well known for its natural farming, spectacular scenery, and delicious styles of watercress cooking.
Overall, the food at Water Cress Valley is fairly tasty and fresh. Nevertheless, I think the main appeal lies in the nice scenery that the restaurant offers. Water Cress Valley also serves stir-fried (煮炒) Chinese dishes, but we do not have the stomach capacity to taste any dishes this round.
If you have not visited Cameron Lavender before, I highly recommend that you do so. Most people spend one or two hours in this attraction.
Water Cress Valley, like the menu stated, is both a farm and a restaurant. Right beneath the semi-alfresco (the only way to dine in Cameron Highland) is a beautiful water cress farm. I suppose the water cress served here at this restaurant is right from the farm, and other vegetables most likely from the highland as well, but I’m just guessing.
vegetarian steamboat at Cameron Highlandhttp://kyspeaks.com/2019/06/07/ky-eats-steamboat-at-water-cress-valley-cameron-highland/
We ordered stewed emperor noodles and stewed handmade noodles with mushroom with a thumb up sign (meaning recommended by the restaurant). We also ordered a herbal egg and soup. Both also disappointing. It was too salty to our palate. I suspect they use a lot of MSG flavouring. The herbal egg also not as tasty as those sold in Purple Cane.