Craving to discover tantalizing culinary treasures on your next vacation? Pack your bags and head to Ipoh right now to indulge the gourmand in you – UNABASHED AND GUILT-FREE!
While the fascinating Old Town streets, limestone caves and historic landmarks are a must-see in Ipoh, what you can’t afford to miss here is its epic gastronomic delights! Turning heads with its mushrooming food culture lately, especially the amazing traditional staples – this city is giving a tough competition to Kuala Lumpur and Penang as a culinary hotspot.
So, if you are a food-obsessed traveller, here’s a roundup of some signature food and beverages that you must try in Ipoh...
Ipoh White Coffee
For all the caffeine addicts out there, tasting Ipoh’s white coffee is something that you must tick off from your coffee bucket list. White coffee is not called so because of its colour: it is named so due to its unique roasting process. Infusing slow roasting formulas in low temperature, Ipoh’s white coffee is thicker and more aromatic than the normal coffee. The layers of rich flavours coupled with the aroma of freshly roasted beans are simply to die for! Since Ipoh also happens to be the place of origin of this delightful beverage, you’ll find various canteen-like white coffee shops (locally referred to as Kopitiams) sprinkled all across the city.
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Kedai Kopi Ah Chow
Ever wondered how your favourite espresso, when mixed with liquor, would taste like? Well, at Ah Chow, you can try Kopi o Kosong – featuring traces of alcohol in a deliciously brewed cup of coffee.
Location: 31 Jalan Bandar Timah, Negeri Perak, Malaysia
Chang Jiang White Coffee
A favourite among the locals and tourists alike, Chang Jiang White Coffee not only serves a strikingly unique recipe of white coffee, but is also famous for its appetizing Chinese delicacies. Exuding an old-world charm, the rustic décor of this café is sure to win your heart.
Location: 7, Jalan Windsor, Ipoh
Nam Heong White Coffee
Touted as one of the oldest coffee shops in Ipoh, hop over to its iconic branch in Jalan Bandar Timah for a memorable breakfast. Its moderately intense (yet gorgeously frothy) white coffee is just perfect! That being said, do try the yummy Dim Sums and Curry Noodles while you’re here.
Location: 2, Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh
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Curry Mee
This specialty owes its existence to the Chinese immigrants of Malacca and its popularity is visible in many other Southeastern countries such as Indonesia and Singapore too. The noodle soup is cooked with an interesting mix of ingredients, that usually include fish sticks, cockles, and bean curd puffs (a tofu sort of food item). In Ipoh, curry mee is made from using a variety of noodles — ranging from wheat based to Hakka bamboo-pressed noodles.
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Restoran Xin Quan Fang
Formerly known as Ma ta Liu (Police Station) owing to its proximity to the police station, the curry noodles at this hawker stall are on the radar of many foodies. Popular for its soup-based curry noodles, it’s one of the most frequented street-side joints in Ipoh. Make sure to reach here early because they run out of noodles pretty quick!
Location: 174, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Taman Jubilee, Ipoh, Negeri Perak
Kedai Kopi Nam Chau
Bringing together coffee and noodle lovers under one roof, Kedai Kopi Nam Chau is a must-try as far as the delightful Curry Mee is concerned. Known for its appetizing dry curry noodles, don’t forget to order Cham (a signature Cantonese drink made by combining tea and coffee) when here.
Location: 54, Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh
Sun Seng Fatt Curry House
Serving the best ’smooth’ curry noodle bowls dipped in coconut milk, Sun Seng Fatt is famous for its deliciously unique curry paste. Toss some chilli paste and lime juice over your Curry Mee bowl here for an out-of-the-world experience!
Location: 18, Hala Datuk 5, Ipoh
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Bean Sprout Chicken
Considered to be one of the most sought-after signature dishes in Ipoh, your trip is bound to be incomplete if you do not try a heavenly bowl of Bean Sprout Chicken. With ingredients like chicken meat, chicken innards, and locally grown beansprouts, blanched and dipped in soy sauce and sesame oil, this dish is also known as ‘Nga Choy Kai’.
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Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong
Make your way to Lou Wong for some of the best blanched-bean sprouts in the city. Since it’s one of the oldest and the most trusted Nga Choy Kai food joints here, make sure to grab a seat as early as possible because it usually gets crowded.
Location: 49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, Ipoh
Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant
If you want a flavoursome plate of Bean Sprouts Chicken, this is where you must head to. Apart from their crunchy chicken bowl, the place is also famous for serving the best flat rice noodles across the city.
Location: 44, Jalan Raja Ekram, Kampung Jawa, Ipoh
Yoon Kee Bean Sprouts Chicken
Located in one of the most frequented hawker centres in Medan Selera Stadium, this little eatery has been winning hearts for a couple of decades now. Go here for a lip-smacking plate of smooth poached chicken and rice along with bean sprouts.
Location: 23, Medan Selera Stadium Ipoh, Ipoh
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Ready for your gastronomical adventure in Ipoh?
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