Approximately one-hour crusade away from Penang, the placidity in addition to moisture town- Taiping (Perak) is known for its hit of recreational activities suitable for a brusque family-getaway (Taiping Zoo, Taiping Lake in addition to Museums etc) but its local nutrient scene shall non live on forsaken as well. The cafe is scene is getting exciting with a few novel introduction of cafes; coupled with its classic Taiping delicacies, the identify is worth-stopping past times particularly when you lot are travelling South (or North). It's ever fun to excogitation for a half-day nutrient tour around the urban heart but exercise brand preventive measures for the pelting fall, which tin come upward anytime... anywhere (for the uninitiated, Taiping town is ane of the places with the highest rainfall recorded inwards Malaysia).
1) Kakak's Koay Teow Th'ng (家家粿条汤)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 111, Jalan Pasar, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: vi am to 1:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Contact Number: 012- 515 7859
Bee Tai Bak (Rm 4)
Koay Teow Th'ng (Rm 4)
Wan Ton Mee (Rm 4)
Blanched Chicken (Rm 8)
One of the favorite breakfast places past times the locals- Restoran Kakak is known for churning out some slurplicious Koay Teow Th'ng. The identify is strategically located inwards the fundamental of Taiping in addition to at that topographic point are ample parking spaces around. Not solely Koay Teow Th'ng, nosotros had their Wan Ton Mee either. The broth was thick, rich in addition to creamy; as though it was boiled for hours to accentuate the essence of the poultry. The locals similar to relish their Koay Teow Th'ng with a dash of Chili sauce that packs a rigid Chili punch, it tin live on comforting in addition to addictive at the same time. The Wan Ton Mee was alright, though the texture was fragile but the seasoning could live on bolder. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 hearty serving of the comforting Koay Teow Th'ng is economically priced at Rm 4.
2) MJ's Cuisine (明记)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 36 A, Jalan Kota, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on tertiary Tuesday in addition to Midweek of the month.
Contact Number: 019- 569 3168
Hainanese Pork Chop (Rm 15.90)
Genovese Chicken (Rm 16.90)
MJ's Chicken Wings (Rm 18.50)
MJ's Cuisine offers a blend of Western in addition to Oriental menu, it does non come upward across as a identify that offers classy ambiance or sophisticated dining atmosphere but netizens create got been singing praises on its food. Established inwards 2013, the Chef learnt the traditional Chinese dishes from the manly somebody parent in addition to honed his Western culinary skills somewhere. The eatery has a lot to offer, from the commonly seen classic local dishes to some unconventional Western offering (at to the lowest degree non as good mutual inwards Taiping).
The Hainanese Pork Chop instantly caught our attending in addition to nosotros simply can't appear to resist it. Two slices of well-marinated Hainanese Pork Chop served on a bed of Mashed Potatoes with Onions, Green Peas in addition to Potatoes... dressed with the quintessential Worcestershire sauce. The seasoning was spot on in addition to the flavors were impressive. The distinctive acidity of the Worcestershire sauce cuts through the greasiness of the repast in addition to offered a refreshing but satisfying meaty bite. The Genovese Chicken was alright. Albeit tender, the flavors were disappointingly average; nosotros were nevertheless, impressed past times the presentation.
3) Ansari Famous Cendol
Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 92, Jalan Barrack, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: 10:30 am to vi pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
Cendol Special- Pulut Panggang in addition to Kacang Merah (Rm 2.10)
The Taipingians create got professed their honey for Cendol, manifestly seen from the disclose of Cendol establishments at every corner of Taiping town. Established since 1940, Ansari Famous Cendol is ane of the pioneers (for Cendol) inwards Taiping, the identify is spacious with a huge signage displayed on the facade vying for attention. But Cendol mightiness non appeal to Penangites in addition to therefore to brand your calories worth-while, exceed upward the sugariness process with Pulut Panggang (Grilled Glutinous Rice). The grilled Glutinous Rice is non sweetened but instead, it adds a delightful smoky-charred dimension to the creamy-icy treat. Ansari's was alright but non as creamy as nosotros would create got hoped. Not as good bad for a modify though I would stick to our really ain version... with thick creamy Coconut Milk.
Cendol from Bismillah (Rm 1.70)
Before nosotros decided to examine Ansari's, nosotros had Bismillah's. To our dismay, Bismillah's Cendol was rather diluted. It was non fifty-fifty creamy at all, as though the Coconut Milk was diluted with water. The Cendol Jelly was as good fine to our liking as well. Disappointed with Bismillah, nosotros decided to examine our luck with Ansari in addition to found the latter ane ameliorate (though non superb).
4) Double Tap Cafe
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 79 G, Jalan Barrack, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: xi am to xi pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 013- 585 6876
Choco Banana Kingdom of Belgium Waffle (Rm 8.90)
Bacon Kimchi Spaghetti (Rm 14.90)
Though the cafe scene inwards Taiping is non as exciting as compared to Penang but at that topographic point are a few that worth your time, Double Tap Cafe is definitely ane of them. The cafe occupies ane of the corner lots along Barrack Road, the cafe has a cozy in addition to relaxing ambiance. The huge drinking glass window at the corner allows natural low-cal to catamenia in, making it the perfect spot to satisfy the Instagram-hipster inwards you.
The card is as exciting either, Double Tap is in all likelihood the solely cafe (in Taiping) that offers Bacon Kimchi Spaghetti. It was a vivid twist for blending inwards Bacon, for the smoky-savory chemical component division that enhanced the overall flavors. The Kimchi cuts through the greasiness with its acidity in addition to mild spiciness... coupled with the al-dentely cooked Spaghetti, the Pasta dish was refreshing in addition to addictive at the same time. Our endeavor on their sugariness nutrient was Kingdom of Belgium Waffle with Chocolate Banana... it did non smooth though.
Avocado Milkshake (Rm 10.90)
Latte (Rm 7.50)
5) gold Long Biscuits in addition to Confectionery (后廊饼家)
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 768, Kampung Bahru, Lorong 29, Aulong, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: seven am to seven pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 05- 808 7608
Heong Peng (Rm 3.70 for 10 pieces)
If buying "Omiyage" is your matter when travelling, exercise brand a halt at gold Long Biscuit in addition to Confectionery. It does however, accept some elbow grease to locate the place. It is tucked inwards ane of the houses at gold Long, a residential expanse xv minutes crusade away from Taiping town. There is no signage around but those who are inwards the know would live on able to brand their agency here. What awaits the hungry travelers are the huge hit of biscuits in addition to pastries but this item identify is known for its signature Heong Peng (roasted Biscuits with Molasses as filling). There are of course, other classic Chinese pastries available but non all are impressive, their Heong Peng is in all likelihood ane of the safest bets.
6) Triple Shot Bed & Coffee
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 46, Jalan Barrack, 34000, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: xi am to xi pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Contact Number: 016- 512 7217
Healthy Breakfast (Rm 10.90)
American Big Breakfast (Rm 20.90)
Peanut Butter Tiramisu (Rm 10)
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 brusque walk from Double Tap Cafe volition dry reason you lot at Triple Shot Cafe, the latter ane has a to a greater extent than hipstery ambiance- at that topographic point are couches for the couch murphy or perish along conduct to the room heavily decorated with Teddy Bears. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 reverse to the interior decoration, Triple Shot Cafe has something healthy for the weight-watchers. Its Healthy Breakfast consists of boiled Chicken Breast (lightly seasoned with Salt in addition to Pepper), Broccoli, hard-boiled Egg, Green Apples in addition to Oranges suits weight-watchers the best. Not solely the calorie count is low, the items were toothsome either. Equally proficient was the Peanut Butter Tiramisu, a variant of its Coffee-infused Italian dessert. Peanut Butter was used inwards lieu of Espresso but inwards return, the sugariness process was jam-packed with the gooey, nutty flavor. To our surprise, the flavor combination worked! The four month-old cafe makes a proficient pit halt to balance your feet before continuing your nutrient hunting journey.
7) Huan Chu Leng Mee Koo/ Chung Bakery (番薯龙/钟面包西糕中心)
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: No. 97, Jalan Landak, Green House Area, 34000, Taiping, Perak. (OR Jalan Chung Thye Pin)
Business Hours: 3:30 pm to 8 pm. Closed on Fridays.
Contact Number: 05- 806 7192
Mee Koo with Kaya/ Red Bean filling (Rm three per stick)
Mee Koo (Rm 3)
Mee Koo (pink-colored steamed Bun inwards the form of Tortoise) was originally an offering to the deity, the texture is unremarkably soft in addition to pillowy... typically enjoyed with Jam or pan tiddler with eggs (French-Toast inspired). Huan Chu Leng is ane of the local Mee Koo specialist that has been around for years, visitors from other states oft purchase inwards their home-made Mee Koo inwards bulk. The cheap but fragile Bun tin live on stored inwards the refrigerator upward to 2-3 weeks. We'd similar to recommend their Mee Koo with Kaya/ Red Bean filling, an odd but delicious variant.
8) Mak Jah Mee Udang
Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: Kampung Menteri, Kuala Sepetang, 34650, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Wednesdays (except Public Holidays).
Contact Number: 05- 858 1400
Mee Udang Special (Rm 14.80)
Cucur Udang (Rm 5)
No trip to Taiping is consummate without a brusque see to Kuala Sepetang, a angling hamlet 30-minutes crusade away from Taiping town. The identify is thronged with crowd eagerly waiting for their Seafood. Along the agency to jetty, ane may uncovering a stretch of Malay restaurants offering Mee Udang (Prawn Noodles) in addition to with the Mee Udang specialists, Mak Jah is ane of the pop establishments. Rules are strict in addition to everything is organized here; at that topographic point are rules to follow... from parking to ordering, fifty-fifty short town of the nutrient bill. But ane matter for sure, the prices are slightly higher than our expectation. One bowl of Mee Udang costs upward to Rm 9, slightly to a greater extent than than those offered inwards Penang Island (we unremarkably pay Rm 7-8 for a plate of Mee Udang).
We were convinced past times the luring orange-hue of the Prawn broth in addition to instantly took a sip. "Ahhh... Prawn Noodles" came to our mind. It was certainly, none other than our familiar Prawn Noodles. It was null to a greater extent than than the ordinary, the broth was dubiously sugariness with a hint of spiciness. The Prawns were however, fresh in addition to plump. We found a curious Pak Uteh Cucur Udang inwards the vicinity in addition to decided to examine our luck.... but to no avail. The Cucur Udang was uninspiring- soft in addition to drenched inwards oil. As oppose to the crispy-crunchy Cucur Udang, it was to a greater extent than of a Pancake-kind of texture (soft in addition to dense). You mightiness desire to give this a miss.
9) Port Weld Seafood Restaurant (十八丁海上海鲜餐馆)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: No 150, Tepi Sungai, Kuala Sepetang, 34650, Taiping, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 8:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 010- 549 6433
Blanched Squid (Rm 13/ small)
Salt & Pepper Prawns (Rm 22.20/ small)
Steamed Clams (Rm 13)
There are quite a handful of Seafood restaurants at Kuala Sepetang in addition to it mightiness live on confusing for outset timers. You mightiness desire to caput at that topographic point slightly before to walk around the angling hamlet or to grab the sunset sentiment before dinner. Though small, the hamlet is vibrant in addition to taking is leisure stroll inwards the eventide tin live on soul-healing.
We found our agency to Port Weld Seafood Restaurant, ane of the long-established Seafood restaurants inwards the vicinity. The eatery sits on the sec flooring of the building, offering breath-taking sentiment to its diners. The steep flying of stairs tin live on daunting for some but on the sec flooring of the building, diners acquire to select betwixt al-fresco dining expanse (with body of body of water view) or comfortably dining inwards the air-conditioned room. The card is pretty measure in addition to relies heavily on the grab of the day. Unfortunately, the nutrient did non reckon our measure in addition to nosotros idea the prices are on the higher side too.
The blanched Squid with Chili sauce was bland, nosotros did non await them to serve it that day... or at least, some elbow grease to offering ameliorate dips would live on great. The stir fried Yee Foo Mee was a disaster, it was in addition to therefore salty that nosotros struggled our agency to fifty-fifty complete fifty-fifty ane bite. The solely dish that nosotros idea it was alright... was the Salt in addition to Pepper Prawns. Albeit greasy, the Prawns were fresh in addition to succulent. Other dishes were... meh.
Stir Fried Yee Foo Mee (Rm 5)
Stir Fried Green Dragon Vegetables (Rm 15)
Happy Food Hunting inwards Taiping!
