1. Ming Court Hong Kong Tim Sum
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If you are a dim sum lover, you must have heard about the legendary Ming Court Tim Sum in Ipoh. Easily get packed by 9 o’clock in the morning, the restaurant is located at the end corner of a building on Leong Sin Nam Street. Although the place is crowded with patrons coming to have their breakfast, the premise is cosy and air-conditioned. In most cases, the table has to be shared with other patrons and this ‘thap toi’ (sharing tables) tradition, apparently, is kept alive at this place.
The service provided here is tip-top! As soon as you get the table and settle down, you will be immediately swarmed by the friendly aunties carrying trays from all directions.
Black sesame soup and the “Woo Kok” yam puff is highly recommended!
2. Caramel Egg Custard @ Thean Chun
Apart from their Kai Si Hor Fun, Thean Chun is also famous for their Caramel Egg Custard, and rightfully so. The caramel syrup is sugary without being cloying and the custard is extremely smooth. Sweet to the mouth and cooling to the throat, it definitely works to soothe your soul after exploring the Ipoh town under the hot sun.
Price: RM2.50
Address: 73, Jalan, Bandar Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: Fri to Wed 9.30am until late lunch | Closed on Thursday.
3. Yong Tau Fu @ Big Tree Foot (Dai Shu Geok)
They have a wide selection of yong tau fu, priced around RM0.80 each. The fish paste used is amazing, allowing the yong tau fu to be packed with flavours without having any fishy taste. You can choose to devour the yong tau fu with asam laksa, curry or clear broth noodles.
Address: 652, Jalan King, Pasir Pinji, 31650 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: Thurs to Tues 8.30am to 5.30 pm | Closed on Wednesdays.
4. Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice with Ice Cream
@ Tong Sui Kai Stall 41
Upon arriving at Tong Sui Kai, walk past the less crowded areas and head toward Stall 41 for their to-die-for Mixed Fruit Shaved Ice with Ice Cream. The shaved ice is covered with fruits such as dragon fruit, longan, mango watermelon, honeydew; and also nuts, sago and ice-cream. An ideal frozen treat to beat the sweltering Malaysian heat.
Price: RM6/bowl
Address: Jalan Sultan Ekram Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Daily from 6pm to 2am
5. FAMOUS HAKKA MEE
Besides minced meat, yong tau fu is also served in the Hakka Mee here – almost like a combo meal. One particular yong tau fu that stood out was the fried meat balls that have a hint of salted fish. Their homemade chilli sauce is delicious as well and improves the overall taste of the noodle.
Address: Paris Coffee Shop, 164, Jalan Sultan Iskandar (Hugh Low Street), 30000 Ipoh
Business hours: 7.30am – 12pm
6. ONN KEE / LOU WONG BEAN SPROUT
CHICKEN
Probably what Ipoh is most famous for, beansprout chicken (nga choy kai) is commonly available – enjoyed either with rice or flat noodle. Side dishes are usually pork meat balls and stewed chicken feet. Onn Kee and Lou Wong are two of the oldest shops and both enjoy the same reputation for serving deliciously tender poached chicken.
Address: Lou Wong 老黄芽菜鸡沙河粉 / Onn Kee 安记芽菜鸡沙河粉, Jalan Yau Tet Shin
Business hours: lunch and dinner till late
