Joanna James
Ipoh is the capital city of Perak, located in northwestern Malaysia. Known for its night markets, it’s also a top spot for foodies! With plenty of street food hawkers and restaurants run by local families, the food here is traditional and delicious. Here are some of the best dishes you should try in Ipoh:
This is a delicious noodle dish found widely in Ipoh. It is made with soy sauce and topped with minced pork and beansprouts. Many restaurants and vendors offer side dishes, such as yong tau foo, to complement the noodles. If you're in Ipoh New Town or Ipoh Old Town, drop into Restoran Cathay, which serves some of the best Hakka Mee - along with other popular noodle dishes like Mee Hoon. The food here is authentic and budget-friendly.
Ipoh is famous for its Tauge Ayam, (Taugeh Chicken Rice) also known as Nga Choi Kai in Cantonese, which means beansprout chicken. This tender, juicy chicken is served with a side of crispy bean sprouts drizzled in soy sauce. You have the option of choosing rice or Hor Fun (flat white rice noodles) to accompany your meal. At Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant, the dish is served with a delicious bowl of noodles that’s full of rich chicken flavour!
Visitors can also sample the dish at another famous spot - Lou Wong restaurant, which is within walking distance of top hotels in the area. You can find a 3 Star Hotel in Ipoh that offers great amenities and comfort such as Travelodge Ipoh.
Enjoy a delicious bowl of broth filled with tender shredded chicken and smooth flat-rice noodles. It has a mouthwatering aroma that comes from the chicken broth simmered with prawn heads and shells. At Moon De Moon restaurant, you can also add fish balls, beancurd, and various types of meat. Just know that there might be a short wait during busy times and weekends.
You can’t leave Ipoh without trying out the delicious salted chicken! The chicken is wrapped in Chinese herbs and baked in salt, creating a wonderful flavour. Aun Kheng Lim is the go-to spot in Ipoh for salted chicken and is offered as a takeaway. You can even buy frozen versions to enjoy at home.
Coffee lovers shouldn’t miss sampling Ipoh white coffee. It's made from a blend of roasted coffee beans, condensed milk, and palm oil margarine. The recipe is from the 19th century, and the coffee has a unique charred aroma and rich texture. There are many great places where you can enjoy this classic Ipoh favourite. Sin Yoon Loong has the honour of creating this famous drink!
These are tasty rice noodle rolls filled with pork or prawns. They usually come with a choice of mushroom, sweet, or chilli sauce. You can also ask for crispy fried onions, fresh green chillies, and onion oil to accompany it. The best place to eat Chee Cheong Fun is at Canning Garden.
Tau Fu Fah is the Cantonese name for this soft and warm soya beancurd dessert. It's usually served with sweet ginger syrup, and you can also find it in exotic flavours such as chrysanthemum, jasmine, and rose. You’re free to add toppings like red bean, glutinous rice balls, and grass jelly to customise it! Funny Mountain is famous for its Tau Fu Fah, but there are plenty of other places that offer this dish in the city.
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