The fast-changing nutrient scene at Ipoh is especially attractive for foodies similar us, especially alongside to a greater extent than together with to a greater extent than exciting cafes mushrooming inwards the district. On our 2 Day 1 Night trip this year, nosotros lead maintain managed to watch a goodness mix of both cafes together with classic local eats.
1) Nam Chau Coffee Shop (南洲白咖啡)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 54, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed om Wednesdays.
Ipoh Dry Curry Mee (Rm 6)
Ipoh Chicken Hor Fun (Rm 5.80)
One of the busiest java shops about the quondam town expanse would last Nam Chau Coffee Shop. The store is famous for its Ipoh Curry Mee- cooked Yellow Noodles together with Vermicelli Noodles heavily doused alongside thick together with rich Curry Paste. It was something similar to the Curry Chicken sauce nosotros lead maintain hither but the flavors were robust. Squeeze inwards some Lime juice for the extra acidic tinge... to cutting through the richness of the Curry. Nam Chau was real generous alongside the Chicken Meat, though beautifully cooked, nosotros idea the dish was standard-average alongside a real weak "wow" factor.
If yous would prefer something lite together with slow to kicking commencement the day, become for their Chicken Hor Fun, served alongside a dash of Shrimp Oil. We lead maintain had something similar earlier but Nam Chau's possessed a peculiar fishy scent which nosotros did non know how to appreciate.
2) Famous Ipoh Buntong Chicken-Bean Sprouts Hor Fun (文冬口老字号驰名芽菜鸡)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: 849, Jalan Guntong, Buntong, 30100, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Closed on Mondays together with Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 6017- 578 7251
Soup Noodles (Rm 1.80/ bowl)
Blanched Bean Sprouts (Rm 3.50/ small)
Deboned Chicken (Rm 13/ small)
If yous are bored of the famous tourist traps (for Chicken Hor Fun/ Chicken Rice) at Ipoh Old Town, endeavor Buntong's. The identify is rather secluded together with housed inside a housing area, the get takes merely about 10 minutes from town center. The Hor Fun was pretty standard-average but the existent depict was the clear but delicious soup. It was lite on the palate yet robustly flavored. The Chicken was good, though tin last smoother together with to a greater extent than tender. The highlight however, goes to the tangy home-made Chili sauce alongside a dash of grated Ginger. The combination introduces a gentle heat, the oestrus that tin last accepted past times all attain of diners. We enjoyed our Chicken-Hor Fun combination alongside some crunchy-plump Ipoh Bean Sprouts. For the character together with total of nutrient nosotros had, nosotros idea this mightiness last a improve identify to savor Ipoh Chicken Hor Fun rather than those throat-cutting tourist traps.
Special thank yous to my friend- Claire (Ipoh Blogger whom writes at Reanaclaire.com) for introducing the identify to me.
3) Dessert Street a.k.a Tong Sui Kai (糖水街)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: Jalan Sultan Ekram, Taman Jubilee, 30300, Ipoh, Perak.
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: Jalan Sultan Ekram, Taman Jubilee, 30300, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: six pm till late. Opens Daily.
Sweet Herbal Tea alongside Egg/ 蛋茶 (Rm 3.80)
Prawn Crackers spread alongside Rojak Sauce (Rm 1 per piece)
Cuttlefish alongside Chinese Watercress/ 鱿鱼蕹菜 (Rm 8/ small)
Tong Sui Kai is a pilgrimage site for many, ane of the must-visits for foodies inwards Ipoh. The street has a long stretch of hawker stalls (though some are repetitive), some of the dishes are non to last missed. One of the items that is hardly seen inwards Penang... Sweet Herbal Tea alongside Egg, though non many would know how to appreciate the bitter-sweet tea, yours genuinely institute it peculiarly comforting. It was non monotonously sweet, it comes alongside a peculiarly addictive bitter-end. It resembles Gui Ling Gao... inwards liquid form... together with in all probability sweeter. The Egg serves no purpose, purely for the sake of filling tum space.
Ipoh's Cuttlefish alongside Chinese Watercress is non the same equally ours. I was told that some would fifty-fifty include Pumpkin into their sauce but this item version carried bold Curry flavor. Our untrained sense of savor buds struggled to appreciate the dish.
Ipoh's Cuttlefish alongside Chinese Watercress is non the same equally ours. I was told that some would fifty-fifty include Pumpkin into their sauce but this item version carried bold Curry flavor. Our untrained sense of savor buds struggled to appreciate the dish.
4) Tuck Kee Restaurant (德记炒粉)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 61, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30300, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: five pm to 2 am. Closed on alternate Tuesdays.
Business Hours: five pm to 2 am. Closed on alternate Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 605- 253 7513
Stir Fried Lou Shu Fan (炒老鼠粉/ Rm 6/ small)
Stir Fried Hor Fun topped alongside Egg/ Yut Kong Hor (月光河/ Rm 7/ small)
We lead maintain visited sun Tuck Kee on our trip inwards 2015, so nosotros decided to Tuck Kee this round... which said to serve (arguably) some of the best Wan Ton Hor inwards Ipoh. There seems to last some connecter betwixt Tuck Kee together with sun Tuck Kee but let's merely locomote out it there, nosotros shall non elaborate on this matter. The carte seems to last smaller than sun Tuck Kee's together with some dishes were non available on our visit. To seat on a fair comparison, nosotros had to club their signature Yut Kong Hor... Stir Fried Hor Fun topped alongside a raw Egg. Tuck Kee's rendition had lesser Pork Lards together with in all probability to a greater extent than fragrant than sun Tuck Kee's. The beautiful union betwixt Pork Lard together with Dark Soy Sauce worked perfectly well.
Despite the signature dish, nearly of us idea that their Stir Fried Lou Shu Fan fared better. The texture was slightly chewy-bouncy together with the dish was expertly seasoned, cooked to perfection. The "wok hei" farther enhanced the dish past times introducing a smoky dimension to the dish.
5) Gui Ling Tong (龟宁堂)
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 72, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, 30300, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 605- 241 4815
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 72, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, 30300, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 605- 241 4815
Herbal Jelly alongside sweetness Soya Milk/ 豆奶龟苓膏 (Rm 8.80)
Matcha-flavored Steamed Custard Egg/ 抹茶炖蛋 (Rm 4.80)
Assuage the guilt of over-indulgence of heaty-food alongside a serving of cooling-invigorating Herbal Jelly. We did non desire the green Herbal Tea but nosotros settled for a novelty Herbal Jelly alongside sweetness Soya Milk. The combination was fun together with would only last suitable for the adventurous. The Herbal Jelly carried a hint of bitterness spell the Soya Milk possessed a creamy-sweet Soya flavor. Not peculiarly heed blowing but to a greater extent than than pleased to last eaten equally belatedly supper.
The green Steamed Custard could no longer satisfy us so nosotros opted for something novel together with naughty. The Matcha-flavored Steamed Custard Egg was served chill together with was especially comforting to fighting the sultry hot weather. The Matcha flavor though weak, tin last silent discerned. Sweetness was well-balanced but nosotros idea the dessert was rather monotonous together with may last a niggling likewise much for ane to complete it entirely.
6) Kong Heng Coffee Shop (光兴茶室)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 75, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 75, Jalan Bandar Timah, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: seven am to five pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Chicken Hor Fun/ 怡保鸡丝河粉 (Rm 6/ small)
Beef Noodle Soup/ 牛腩面 (Rm 8.60/ alongside Beef Balls added)
Original Salted Egg Yolk Bun/ 原味流沙包 (Rm 4.90 for 3)
Sweet Peanut Bun/ 花生包 (Rm 4.90 for 3)
Kong Heng Coffee Shop is strategically located inwards urban heart centre together with the latest tourist attraction- Concubine Lane at Ipoh. The Coffee Shop is correct opposite Concubine Lane together with could last easily noticeable from far... thank yous to its clamoring cloud. There are a handful of note-worthy eats here, ane of which would last their Beef Noodle Soup. The Soup was clear together with lite on the palate; though reasonably seasoned, it carried a nary of Beefy flavor. The ingredients were toothsome, nosotros dearest the doneness of the Beef together with the bouncy home-made Beef Balls. If yous are an exotic eater, become for the Beef innards together with nearly importantly, asking for to a greater extent than of their tangy well-spiced Chili sauce.
Equally tasty would last their Chicken Hor Fun; different Nam Chau's, Kong Heng's rendition possessed lesser Prawn flavor. With that beingness said, milder Prawn-stench too; but the seafood-sweetness was non compromised.
Equally tasty would last their Chicken Hor Fun; different Nam Chau's, Kong Heng's rendition possessed lesser Prawn flavor. With that beingness said, milder Prawn-stench too; but the seafood-sweetness was non compromised.
If yous are visiting on a weekend together with the luck is on your side, last certain to banking concern jibe out a humble stall exterior of the Coffee Shop that sells Liu Sha Bao/ Chinese Molten Salted Egg Bun. The stall sells quite a few unique flavors that are hardly seen elsewhere, some of the notable ones are Pandan flavored Liu Sha Bao, Black Sesame Liu Sha Bao, Matcha Liu Sha Bao etc.
7) Ming Yue Confectionery (明裕食品)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 50, Jalan Peh Kee Koh, Taman Kampar, 30250, Ipoh, Perak.
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 50, Jalan Peh Kee Koh, Taman Kampar, 30250, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 605- 255 4128
Cantonese is ane of the largest Chinese ethnic groups inwards Ipoh, hence, the Cantonese-pastries are non to last missed too. One of the best places to larn freshly baked pastries would last Ming yue Confectionery, a stone's throw distance away from the famous Pasir Pinji Yong Tau Foo. The identify draws both local crowds together with tourists from all over Malaysia... for its Kaya Puff together with Peanut Candies. The Kaya Puff was nearly delicious- alongside flaky-fluffy peel together with fragrant-sweet Kaya filling. We did non larn to endeavor the Peanut Candies though, the patrons were forming a snaking-long queue. Other items available are Salted Egg Pastry, Lou Poh Peng, Biscuits alongside sweetness Mung Bean filling etc.
8) Cafe De Eight (八号咖啡洞)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: No. 8, Jalan Koo Chong Kong, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Thursdays.
Contact Number: 605- 241 2758
The three Little Pigs (Rm 17.50)
Fruit Juices (Rm 11/ glass)
Matcha & Black Sesame Mousse Cake (Rm 12) together with Creme Brulee Caffe Latte (Rm 11)
Earl Grey Creme Brulee (Rm 9.50)
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 curt walk from Nam Chau Coffee Shop volition province yous at Cafe De Eight, a curious cafe that is named afterward the address of the store lot. Step inwards the cafe together with yous volition last welcomed alongside a huge wall. Customers tin buy the postcard at Rm 1.50 nett (additional Rm 1.50 nett for postage) to last mailed to individual (can last yourself, friends or family) inwards the hereafter (or at least, nowadays day). There volition last dates indicating at that topographic point (clearing stating months together with days) so yous wishing the postcard to last mailed on a item day, merely dump it inwards the bag alongside the correct appointment indicated.
On the menu, it has a criterion cafe-Western carte but nosotros did nto create produce to endeavor everything. The three Little Pigs was unique, three petite burgers were all different. The meat patties were marinated differently, ane of which was marinated alongside "Mui Hiong" Salted Fish. While they were rather special, nosotros did non mean value they were of something praise-worthy.
The sweetness treats were non whatever improve either, the Black Sesame Matcha Mousse Cake was moist together with carefully sweetened but the flavors were weak. The Oreo-cookie base of operations overpowered the whole cake together with the Matcha-Black Sesame combo did non plow out equally overwhelming equally expected.
9) Burps & Giggles together with Buku Tiga Lima
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: 93 & 95, Jalan Sultan Yusoff, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 10 am to six pm on every Mon to Friday, 8:30 am to 8 pm on Weekends. Closed on every Tuesday.
Contact Number: 605- 242 6188
Gigantor (Rm 23)
Cempedak Gelato (Rm 14) together with Cendol Gelato (Rm 14)
Cake eleven (Rm 11)
Ipoh's Burps & Giggles is on the same status equally to Penang's mainland People's Republic of China House; it's ane of the nearly well-known cafes. The location could non last to a greater extent than strategic, it is inside walking distance from the quondam town area. There 2 cafes housed nether the same place- Burps & Giggles together with Buku Tiga Lima; separated past times a "living room". The "living room" sees a stall selling knick-knacks on weekends together with populace holidays (such equally name-engraved fundamental chains, mention tags etc).
Many would prefer to dine inwards at Buku Tiga Lime... for the to a greater extent than comfortable together with chilly air conditioner. The identify was thronged alongside crowd over the weekend together with nosotros did non larn to lead but to settle alongside Burps & Giggles. Both cafes part the same menu.
The Gigantor seems similar a decent selection for brunch. The hearty portion contains a foot-long Chicken Sausage, slivers of Turkey Ham, a Spinach Cake, three Cheese-Toast, Stir Fried Button Mushrooms together with a slice of Tomato. The Chicken Sausage was standard-average but the Spinach Cake was a disappointment. The Buttery-aroma overpowered the fragrance of Spinach together with it carried a nary of Egginess. Salinity was compromised either. The only item nosotros institute worth-eating was the Button Mushrooms. They were carefully seasoned though a tad oily to my liking.
Sweet endings were mere letdown. The home-made Gelato may look interesting, alongside some playful flavors such equally Cendol Gelato together with Cempedak Gelato but they were agency past times my saccharide tolerance level. For the hefty cost tag of Rm xiv per scoop, nosotros idea they were highly priced (not that other items on the carte were cheap anyway).
The Gigantor seems similar a decent selection for brunch. The hearty portion contains a foot-long Chicken Sausage, slivers of Turkey Ham, a Spinach Cake, three Cheese-Toast, Stir Fried Button Mushrooms together with a slice of Tomato. The Chicken Sausage was standard-average but the Spinach Cake was a disappointment. The Buttery-aroma overpowered the fragrance of Spinach together with it carried a nary of Egginess. Salinity was compromised either. The only item nosotros institute worth-eating was the Button Mushrooms. They were carefully seasoned though a tad oily to my liking.
Sweet endings were mere letdown. The home-made Gelato may look interesting, alongside some playful flavors such equally Cendol Gelato together with Cempedak Gelato but they were agency past times my saccharide tolerance level. For the hefty cost tag of Rm xiv per scoop, nosotros idea they were highly priced (not that other items on the carte were cheap anyway).
10) Hello Elvis [Cafe]
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 124, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 2 pm to eleven pm on Mondays to Thursdays, 1 pm to eleven pm on Fridays to Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.
Business Hours: 2 pm to eleven pm on Mondays to Thursdays, 1 pm to eleven pm on Fridays to Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 6017- 634 7720
Little Red Riding Hood (Rm 8.50)
Curious Churros (Rm 9.50)
We were worn out during our trip, partly due to the sultry hot tropical weather condition but inwards ane of our serendipitous finds at Ipoh, nosotros bumped into Hello Elvis. When asked who is Elvis? The server replied alongside a grin. Hello Elvis' offering is non complicated- Soft Serve Ice Cream alongside diverse of add-ons together with condiments. We asked for recommendation together with nosotros were introduced to Little Red Riding Hood- Vanilla Soft Serve alongside Red Velvet Brownie brittle. The Soft Serve was lite together with slow on the palate, delicately sweetened together with somehow resembles the characteristics of McDonald's Sundae Cone (less-sweet version) but it was non something that could locomote out individual alongside a deep impression, nosotros reckon.
Curious Churros requires at to the lowest degree 15-minute wait. The waiting fourth dimension was worth-while though, the Chocolate Soft Serve was chocolaty together with carried a bitter-aftertaste. It paired beautifully alongside the sweetness Churros (with sprinkles of Brown Sugar). The bitter-sweet combination was well-received past times many of us.
11) Sabah Tea Garden STG Boutique Cafe
Pork-Free
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: 20, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 30000, Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: 12 pm to eleven pm on every Mon to Saturday, eleven am to eleven pm on Sundays. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 605- 243 3116
Afternoon Tea for 2 (Rm 58)
Kingdom of Belgium Waffle (Rm 15)
Ask an Ipohan on where to detect decent Afternoon Tea together with many would innovate Sabah Tea Group (STG), available inwards few locations. One of which would last the strategically located STG Boutique Cafe, inside the heritage zone. The setting is nearly convincing, alongside seemingly classy together with sophisticated layout... same goes to the menu.
The actual offering however, was a huge disappointment. The Afternoon Tea Set consists of some Scones (stale), a slice of Cake, Brownie, some Macarons, Truffles equally good equally Sandwiches. None of them managed to print us together with nosotros were left underwhelmed.
The joke of the 24-hour interval was however, their Kingdom of Belgium Waffles. Not only they were ordinary Waffles (a misnomer, non fifty-fifty close) but they were badly done. The Waffles were served to us inwards a soft, slouchy together with greasy texture. They were together with so topped alongside a scoop of Magnolia Ice Cream (suspicious). The texture was a nightmare, equally though nosotros were having some uncooked Waffles. We took a few bites together with nosotros threw the white flag. All inwards all, our sense at STG Boutique Cafe was somewhat bad, a opposite to those positive comments over the net.
The actual offering however, was a huge disappointment. The Afternoon Tea Set consists of some Scones (stale), a slice of Cake, Brownie, some Macarons, Truffles equally good equally Sandwiches. None of them managed to print us together with nosotros were left underwhelmed.
The joke of the 24-hour interval was however, their Kingdom of Belgium Waffles. Not only they were ordinary Waffles (a misnomer, non fifty-fifty close) but they were badly done. The Waffles were served to us inwards a soft, slouchy together with greasy texture. They were together with so topped alongside a scoop of Magnolia Ice Cream (suspicious). The texture was a nightmare, equally though nosotros were having some uncooked Waffles. We took a few bites together with nosotros threw the white flag. All inwards all, our sense at STG Boutique Cafe was somewhat bad, a opposite to those positive comments over the net.
Tea that comes alongside the Afternoon Tea Set/ Top upwards Rm 2 for Sabah Tea
Iced Chocolate (Rm 13)
Lemon Lavender Mocktail (Rm 14)
