Motormouth From Ipoh – Malaysian Food & Travel

Blogged about Hoy Tin Lau Restaurant waaaaayyyy back then, before they relocated to this new location in Bercham in Ipoh. So to those of you who were fans of Hoy Tin Lau’s amazing range of freshwater fishes (albeit at a price, beware …), and the incomparable Sar Kiong Kai (Roast Chicken served with freshly mashed ginger/galangal), but felt dumped somewhat by the sudden closing of the restaurant, don’t fret. About 5-10 minutes away, you’ll find your solace.

Now the place can seat a larger crowd, compared to the rather cramped cornerlot back then

Steamed Tilapia with Spicy Bean Sauce

Back from the East Coast, but a let’s take a break from all the travel posts. If you’re not sick of them yet, I am. =P ………. OK, maybe in the next few days or weeks. But as of now, I’m still reeling from the perilous, bumpy 6 hours journey from Kelantan to Ipoh.

Worn, torn and battered menus could only mean one thing; GOOD patronage!

Let’s do a marathon (given the just concluded KL Marathon whereby even food bloggers aka floggers joined in the fray, and came out more lightweighted than ever !!!) on Chinese food from Ipoh. Everything from hawker fare, to the restaurants all over Ipoh city, and all the bits and pieces I’ve missed out and left rotting in the backlog.

Braised Pork Trotter (RM10/small)

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