Guidebook for Ipoh
Food Hunt
Ipoh city is famous for its gourmet food, they're usually family-run businesses that perfected the recipe over a few generations, some are even going extinct without any family member to take over their business. I'd curated some of the must-eat places that are not tourist attractions but local favourites.
One of the favorite curry mee (noodle) in Ipoh Garden town, choice of serving can be soup or dry curry. They also serve great roast chicken rice with roast pork & BBQ
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Yat Yat Seng Restaurant
83 Lebuh IpohOne of the favorite curry mee (noodle) in Ipoh Garden town, choice of serving can be soup or dry curry. They also serve great roast chicken rice with roast pork & BBQ
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Along Jalan Kompleks Sukan you can spot a variety of local hawker food stalls, ie Meng Chu Wan Tan Mee, Rojak & Kangkong Sotong, Fish ball noodle, Fei Kee fish head noodle, Indian banana leave rice.
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Stadium Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan
Along Jalan Kompleks Sukan you can spot a variety of local hawker food stalls, ie Meng Chu Wan Tan Mee, Rojak & Kangkong Sotong, Fish ball noodle, Fei Kee fish head noodle, Indian banana leave rice.
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Tai Kar Rock is Ipoh's household brand as I can still remember during my childhood time, my family will bring us to eat our breakfast there, it is always crowded and we have to stand next to the table to pressure the guest to eat faster :)
I would say they serve the best "Liu Fun" in Ipoh beside "Tai Shi Kiok", their fried bean-curd is one of the best served with dried chilli hor fun.
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Tai Kar Rock Restaurant (大家樂 釀豆腐)
22 Jalan SeenivasagamTai Kar Rock is Ipoh's household brand as I can still remember during my childhood time, my family will bring us to eat our breakfast there, it is always crowded and we have to stand next to the table to pressure the guest to eat faster :)
I would say they serve the best "Liu Fun" in Ipoh beside "Tai Shi Kiok", their fried bean-curd is one of the best served with dried chilli hor fun.
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This restaurant offer authentic taste of Italian pizza, run by an American and you have to go early to get the seat, preferably 6pm sharp. "The Hog Extreme" is a must-try pizza.
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MichelangelO's Pizzeria
No. 40 Jln Medan Ipoh 1BThis restaurant offer authentic taste of Italian pizza, run by an American and you have to go early to get the seat, preferably 6pm sharp. "The Hog Extreme" is a must-try pizza.
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Nam Heong is more then 30 years old kopitiam and it is also a household name of Ipoh, their white coffee is the best you can ever get in Ipoh. With the background of local-style barista, the owner's son founded the famous OldTown white coffee brand of Malaysia.
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Nam Heong White Coffee
2 Jalan Bandar TimahNam Heong is more then 30 years old kopitiam and it is also a household name of Ipoh, their white coffee is the best you can ever get in Ipoh. With the background of local-style barista, the owner's son founded the famous OldTown white coffee brand of Malaysia.
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Everybody know Ipoh are famous for Chicken Beansprout dish and the first name came to their mind is "Loh Wong" which today became the tourist attraction place. But for Ipoh people, most of us don't go there to eat chicken beansprout, this outlet called "Cowen Street Chicken" is the outlet you must try if you want to taste what Ipoh people preferred. To tell you a little story, the owner of this restaurant had some health challenges previously and the shop was closed for a long period of time, many of us waited for sometime, when he finally returned to business, everybody started to flood that place in fear that they might not be able to taste such great food again.
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Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant
44 Jalan Raja EkramEverybody know Ipoh are famous for Chicken Beansprout dish and the first name came to their mind is "Loh Wong" which today became the tourist attraction place. But for Ipoh people, most of us don't go there to eat chicken beansprout, this outlet called "Cowen Street Chicken" is the outlet you must try if you want to taste what Ipoh people preferred. To tell you a little story, the owner of this restaurant had some health challenges previously and the shop was closed for a long period of time, many of us waited for sometime, when he finally returned to business, everybody started to flood that place in fear that they might not be able to taste such great food again.
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I ate this Tau Foo Fah since my school time, there used to be a last-stop of a bus station right beside the building. Everyday, I would pop-by to eat the Tau Foo Fah or drink the soya bean. Today, it still taste good, no wonder over the past few decade of my life, when I tasted other Tau Foo Fah, I always shake my head and complaint to my friend that it's no good enough, some told me how tasty this fellas Tau Foo Fah, that Tau Foo Fah, I still can't find a good replacement for this. I was not being fussy, I think once u tasted the best, a better one are hard to come by.
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Ipoh - Funny Mountain Soya Beancurd
50 Jalan Mustapha Al-BakriI ate this Tau Foo Fah since my school time, there used to be a last-stop of a bus station right beside the building. Everyday, I would pop-by to eat the Tau Foo Fah or drink the soya bean. Today, it still taste good, no wonder over the past few decade of my life, when I tasted other Tau Foo Fah, I always shake my head and complaint to my friend that it's no good enough, some told me how tasty this fellas Tau Foo Fah, that Tau Foo Fah, I still can't find a good replacement for this. I was not being fussy, I think once u tasted the best, a better one are hard to come by.
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This is not a restaurant....
I must say that this is the MUST-HAVE take away of Ipoh. After all your food exploration, sight-seeing exploration and you're ready to pack and go back home... Please remember to drive through (yes, drive through) this shop and wave your figure (not the middle one) to show how many you want... the guy standing at the shop will quickly rush over to your car to deliver your delicious salted chicken. Next you realised, it also aromatised your whole car with salted chicken smell.
It is currently price at RM19/box (whole chicken), I still remember it was used to be RM14/box, look how inflation affect us but what the heck... it is still a damn good chicken to have.
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Ayam Garam Aun Kheng Lim (Main Branch)
24 Jalan TheatreThis is not a restaurant....
I must say that this is the MUST-HAVE take away of Ipoh. After all your food exploration, sight-seeing exploration and you're ready to pack and go back home... Please remember to drive through (yes, drive through) this shop and wave your figure (not the middle one) to show how many you want... the guy standing at the shop will quickly rush over to your car to deliver your delicious salted chicken. Next you realised, it also aromatised your whole car with salted chicken smell.
It is currently price at RM19/box (whole chicken), I still remember it was used to be RM14/box, look how inflation affect us but what the heck... it is still a damn good chicken to have.
Waze there: https://waze.to/lr/hw0zfhhqtu
This brand name is no alien to many, a BIG group like this has also invaded the Ipoh scene. Located just next to Sekeping Kong Heng by Seksan, contrasting with the decades old Tian Chun Kopitiam. Along the walkway to Plan B dining area, there are a lot of small stalls selling varieties of souvenirs and services. This inclusive of a classical salon, nostalgic ice balls from olden days and local souvenirs.
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Plan B (Ipoh)
75 Jalan Panglima This brand name is no alien to many, a BIG group like this has also invaded the Ipoh scene. Located just next to Sekeping Kong Heng by Seksan, contrasting with the decades old Tian Chun Kopitiam. Along the walkway to Plan B dining area, there are a lot of small stalls selling varieties of souvenirs and services. This inclusive of a classical salon, nostalgic ice balls from olden days and local souvenirs.
Waze there: https://waze.to/lr/hw0zfhhf9m
Burps & Giggles is a new venture by the people behind Indulgence. The place was absolutely buzzing.. The tables were all packed, the grill busy churning out burgers and hungry unseated patrons in a queue, watching the other diners like hawks. The decor and the ambiance uses lots of rustic wood, kitschy vintage knick-knacks, distressed walls on one side, and a bright sunlit courtyard on the other side. Burps & Giggles is a place with lots of personality and a story to tell.
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Burps & Giggles
93-95 Jalan Sultan YusofBurps & Giggles is a new venture by the people behind Indulgence. The place was absolutely buzzing.. The tables were all packed, the grill busy churning out burgers and hungry unseated patrons in a queue, watching the other diners like hawks. The decor and the ambiance uses lots of rustic wood, kitschy vintage knick-knacks, distressed walls on one side, and a bright sunlit courtyard on the other side. Burps & Giggles is a place with lots of personality and a story to tell.
Waze there: https://waze.to/lr/hw0zfhhf3d
This store was used to be located in Yat Yat Seng but they relocated to the back roll of the shop they bought over, they serve one of the best curry mee (noodle) in Ipoh Garden town, choice of serving can be soup or dry curry. They also serve great roast chicken rice with roast pork & BBQ
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肥佬武 fei lou wu - curry mee & hainamese chicken rice
Pesara Ipoh 1This store was used to be located in Yat Yat Seng but they relocated to the back roll of the shop they bought over, they serve one of the best curry mee (noodle) in Ipoh Garden town, choice of serving can be soup or dry curry. They also serve great roast chicken rice with roast pork & BBQ
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This is one of the local favorites for Chicken Hor Fun, it is usually very crowded and the foods run out fast if you're late, preferably not over 9 pm. They serve a very delicious Chicken Hor Fun, the texture of hor fun is very smooth with a tasty soup.
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Restaurant Moon De Moon
148 Hala Wah KeongThis is one of the local favorites for Chicken Hor Fun, it is usually very crowded and the foods run out fast if you're late, preferably not over 9 pm. They serve a very delicious Chicken Hor Fun, the texture of hor fun is very smooth with a tasty soup.
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Eating Dim Sum in Ipoh has more choices compared to a few decades ago where Foh San and Ming Court rules the scene but not in today's food scene where we see many nice Dim Sum outlets pop up within suburb areas. This outlet is one of the local favorites in Ipoh Garden South and believes to be an apprentice from the former Dim Sum giant.
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Restoran Chooi Yue Dim Sum
2, 4 & 6 Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12Eating Dim Sum in Ipoh has more choices compared to a few decades ago where Foh San and Ming Court rules the scene but not in today's food scene where we see many nice Dim Sum outlets pop up within suburb areas. This outlet is one of the local favorites in Ipoh Garden South and believes to be an apprentice from the former Dim Sum giant.
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Shopping
Feel like a cup of coffee in the morning, drop by this cosy place for a drink and a nice piece of croissant
espressolab - Ipoh Garden
105 Jalan Canning EstateFeel like a cup of coffee in the morning, drop by this cosy place for a drink and a nice piece of croissant
Ipoh Parade is located right in the heart of Ipoh city. Their ankle tenants consist of Parkson, Jaya Grocer & Ace Hardware. Other F&B outlet such as Starbuck, CoffeeBean, Sushi King, Johnny Pizza, Merry Brown, etc. For entertainment, you will find Bowling alley and Golden Screen Cinema.
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Ipoh Parade
105 Jalan Sultan Abdul JalilIpoh Parade is located right in the heart of Ipoh city. Their ankle tenants consist of Parkson, Jaya Grocer & Ace Hardware. Other F&B outlet such as Starbuck, CoffeeBean, Sushi King, Johnny Pizza, Merry Brown, etc. For entertainment, you will find Bowling alley and Golden Screen Cinema.
This is the 3rd outlet of AEON in Ipoh, located in the suburb area. It is quite a large shopping mall with many choices to choose from. F&B outlet such as Dragon-i, Canton-i, Starbuck, CoffeeBean, Nando's Chicken, etc. Fashion brands such as H&M, Charles & Keith, Pedro, Padini & etc. Almost all major brands you can find in KL, they're there :)
Aeon Tasek, Jalan Kuala Kangsar station
This is the 3rd outlet of AEON in Ipoh, located in the suburb area. It is quite a large shopping mall with many choices to choose from. F&B outlet such as Dragon-i, Canton-i, Starbuck, CoffeeBean, Nando's Chicken, etc. Fashion brands such as H&M, Charles & Keith, Pedro, Padini & etc. Almost all major brands you can find in KL, they're there :)
One of the favourite shopping mall around the area, with many brand outlets from Coffeebean, Aunty Anne, Sushi King, Grand Canyon, Pizza Hut, Kenny Roger, Baskin Robbin, etc
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AEON Kinta City
2 Jalan Teh Lean SweeOne of the favourite shopping mall around the area, with many brand outlets from Coffeebean, Aunty Anne, Sushi King, Grand Canyon, Pizza Hut, Kenny Roger, Baskin Robbin, etc
Parks & Nature
This place is like a hidden jam lost in the middle of the city. When we first visited the place, we were amazed to see such a beautiful lake and cave that we never knew they're just right behind the road that we always drove past.
If you like to explore nature, this is quite economical where u just need to pay for the ferry to transport u to the opposite side of the lake where u explore nature. The place is not very well kept as the entrance fees are low but the nature sight of it is worth a visit.
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Lang Valley
This place is like a hidden jam lost in the middle of the city. When we first visited the place, we were amazed to see such a beautiful lake and cave that we never knew they're just right behind the road that we always drove past.
If you like to explore nature, this is quite economical where u just need to pay for the ferry to transport u to the opposite side of the lake where u explore nature. The place is not very well kept as the entrance fees are low but the nature sight of it is worth a visit.
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Arts & Culture
This is the famous spot of Ipoh, almost all tourist will somehow landed on this spot, it is actually just a narrow street or a lorong in Malay, famously known as Concubine street (Yi Lai Kai). There're many good local foods surrounded that place beside just the street alone. Don't put too much hope on it as it is a very short street. It became well known due to the famous film director Ang Lee shot the movie "Lust Caution" about 10 years ago. The movie title itself compliment the name of the street very well as the history of the street stayed by many concubine of tycoon during the fifties.
It is a very nice place for photo shooting I must say as you can get that back-in-time feel.
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Concubine Lane
Concubine LaneThis is the famous spot of Ipoh, almost all tourist will somehow landed on this spot, it is actually just a narrow street or a lorong in Malay, famously known as Concubine street (Yi Lai Kai). There're many good local foods surrounded that place beside just the street alone. Don't put too much hope on it as it is a very short street. It became well known due to the famous film director Ang Lee shot the movie "Lust Caution" about 10 years ago. The movie title itself compliment the name of the street very well as the history of the street stayed by many concubine of tycoon during the fifties.
It is a very nice place for photo shooting I must say as you can get that back-in-time feel.
Waze there: https://waze.to/lr/hw0zfhhdz9
As heritage houses go in the heart of old town Ipoh, the Hakka Miners’ clubhouse Han Chin Pet Soo - is one of the more prominent ones and has been a source of curiosity amongst the locals who never got to enter it.
Located along Jalan Bijeh Timah, the imposing three-storey building was originally called Han Chin Pat Sou; Han Chin was the name given to the building while Pat Sou is Hakka for villa.
Back then, the clubhouse was open only to Hakka miners and the Hakka community so those who were not members were not allowed into its inner sanctum.
The museum is more of a showcase of the buildings’ impressive architecture, its original antiques that have been there since 1893 and the goings-on inside behind the white painted doors with only some sections on tin mining.
- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/travel/article/han-chin-pet-soo-a-glimpse-at-the-life-of-hakka-tin-miners-in-ipoh#sthash.88GJGFuG.dpuf
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Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soo
3 Jalan Bijeh TimahAs heritage houses go in the heart of old town Ipoh, the Hakka Miners’ clubhouse Han Chin Pet Soo - is one of the more prominent ones and has been a source of curiosity amongst the locals who never got to enter it.
Located along Jalan Bijeh Timah, the imposing three-storey building was originally called Han Chin Pat Sou; Han Chin was the name given to the building while Pat Sou is Hakka for villa.
Back then, the clubhouse was open only to Hakka miners and the Hakka community so those who were not members were not allowed into its inner sanctum.
The museum is more of a showcase of the buildings’ impressive architecture, its original antiques that have been there since 1893 and the goings-on inside behind the white painted doors with only some sections on tin mining.
- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/travel/article/han-chin-pet-soo-a-glimpse-at-the-life-of-hakka-tin-miners-in-ipoh#sthash.88GJGFuG.dpuf
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Sightseeing
From the architect. Sekeping Kong Heng, in the charming old town of Ipoh, is the latest addition to the Sekeping family of retreats. It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of the same name on the ground floor that serves great coffee and the best local dishes in town. All effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible in contrast to the surrounding new architectural interventions. In addition, an extension has been added at the back, tucked away to reveal an inner courtyard with a dramatic stairway to take guests up to their rooms.
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http://www.sekeping.com/kongheng/home.html
Sekeping Kong Heng
74 Jalan Bandar TimahFrom the architect. Sekeping Kong Heng, in the charming old town of Ipoh, is the latest addition to the Sekeping family of retreats. It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of the same name on the ground floor that serves great coffee and the best local dishes in town. All effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible in contrast to the surrounding new architectural interventions. In addition, an extension has been added at the back, tucked away to reveal an inner courtyard with a dramatic stairway to take guests up to their rooms.
Waze there: https://waze.to/lr/hw0zfhhf9m
http://www.sekeping.com/kongheng/home.html