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28/07/2022
Amid the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty, the Shire locals are always betting on and winning with the lunch bargains at Taren Point Bowling Club! By 12 o'clock, the car park is at capacity and the neighbouring streets are full with eager customers that pack out the spacious dining room. Every weekday for $10-12 and even less for members, you can treat yourself to the generous amounts of freshly cooked food. Choosing from a vast menu selection, we ordered Mongolian lamb, honey chicken and pork spare ribs in Peking sauce. Note in the future that the wait times will be long and even just the queue to order can be a test of patience. But the hard-working noises and aromas from the kitchen and the friendly, smiling service are enough to motivate your perseverance, our Asian dishes came to us piping hot from the wok and popped into our happy mouths. I can still feel the heat of the honey chicken throbbing in my mouth with very little redundant batter and a huge emphasisis on the succulent meat. Each piece is slathered in an indulgent honey sauce, making the cellophane noodles beneath it a delectable dessert. But it wasn't long till I had to call time-out because the sugar was too overwhelming. The rich sauces of the accompanying dishes didn't deter my hunger though, the tangy tomato base of the Peking sauce penetrating the thick, tender cuts of pork and stir-fry vegetables. The beefiness of the Mongolian lamb perfectly encapsulated both the striking pepper and the residual steam, balanced out with the rice to create an umami harmony. We were all stuffed and warm in the belly and we have the fantastic food to thank for that. A magnificent first lunch but definitely not the last at the Point.