Ipoh Famous Canning Garden Chee Cheong Fun
October 11, 2008 | 11,284 views
The corner lot facing the Canning Garden morning market
I’ve not been here since aeons ago. Possibly since secondary school years. Yeah, and now I’m a priceless, ancient piece of antique, do your maths.
The intimidating morning crowd. OK, not in THAT sense.
For a mere RM2.50, you get a plate of satisfying breakfast
There were a few occasions when we went there for breakfast, and felt dejected as the shop was closed. But usually open for business (a very brisk one at that) on weekends, it’s safe to get your CCF fix on a Saturday or a Sunday. (Do correct me if I’m wrong, ya?)
A regular serving for RM2.50, large portion for RM3.00. No frills. Either the chilli sauce+sweet red sauce combination, OR their mushroom gravy to accompany your rice noodle rolls generously sprinkled with sesame seeds, fried shallots, and served with pickled green chillies, the compulsory side kick.
Steaming, chopping, and serving them fresh … be patience. You’ve been warned. 
The uncle and his assistant are not the friendliest chaps around. So when they said you’ve to wait for a while as there are a lot of customers around, DO NOT protest and throw a tantrum. Seriously. Even if you see those coming in later than you, and got their servings first, DO NOT scold the uncle, but “politely” remind him that you’re on the brink of starvation and would really appreciate a faster service instead. (We were lucky to get some seats right behind the stall, thus we got ours pretty fast =P)
Still being served on those classic metal plates, with wooden chopsticks
The rice noodles rolls was impressively smooth, and glided down the throat with ease. The sesame seeds and fried shallots provided much texture and crunchiness, as well as extra fragrance, while the pickled green chillies are never enough. Of course, you can ask for more. Politely, remember?
But sorely disappointed that the chilli sauce and sweet red sauce combination did not work wonders, in fact was way too salty as he was probably in an ultra-high mood, liberately dousing my CCF with the red sweet sauce. Remember to request for less, if you’re not in favour of wet, and saltish gravy.
The regular portion’s rather sufficient as breakfast, and even if it’s not, there are NO sides of Yong Tau Foo (Stuffed fish paste) and the likes (unlike KL’s version) to complement the noodles.
Location : Kedai Makanan Canning Garden @ No. 27, a corner lot facing Canning Garden wet market. Sorry I forgot to take down the road’s name. But it’s right behind Restaurant HONG KONG, that faces the main road of Jalan Lee Kwee Foh, which sells chicken/duck rice, and tasty fried dough (yau char kwai, fried nin gou etc).
UPDATED 12 Oct 2008 – Directions to the Canning Garden CCF. I’m in such a jolly weekend holiday mood. Here goes ; Exiting from PLUS Highway IPOH SELATAN exit (the one with Tanjung Rambutan/Tambun on the signboard), you’ll reach a T-junction traffic lights, whereby turning right will reach Tasek and Bercham, while left leads to Jusco. Take the LEFT turn, and go straight, passing by McD Drive-Thru on your left, and some rows of 3-4 storeys shoplots+Jusco on your left as well. At the Jusco’s traffic lights, turn RIGHT and you’ll soon reach another traffic lights. Turn LEFT at this one, and go straight until you reach a round about. Take a 12 o’clock turning, and you’ll reach Jln Lee Kwee Foh, then see a field on your right. Turn RIGHT after the field, before the row of shophouses on your left. The CCF shop is at the left corner, facing the back, opposite the market.
But before I’m off for my precious, beauty sleep, here’s another strong contender :
Dilapidated house tucked away at some corner in Pasir Pinji – Address : 1456, Jalan Pasir Pinji 5, Pasir Pinji 31650 Ipoh. Familiar?
How do find the contender of pasir pinji 5 & Opposite Canning garden CCf stall? which one is better? as we go ipoh sure will go for the pasir pinji one, coz no one guide us for other good CCF…haha
but we found the pasir pinji CCF quality has been dropped from last few visits. the rice noodle was oversoft. anyway, is this CCF still open?
anyway, need your help on the direction.
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heard about this shop famous wf CCF b4.. but, haven tried yet..
wei, remember i told u about the famous CCF near my house, a man selling CCF wf his motocycle (mobile hawker)??
nice oso.. if got chance u can have a try here… sure u’ll like it.. haha.. but, only available in the morning (MOn-Sat only)
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yes yes yes,… this is one of the best CCF in Ipoh. I like…
oh ya, what Pasir Pinji?? the only thing that I remember about Pasir Pinji is those wooden kampong houses, and a big wet market.
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Oh yeah, I know this one!
Hehehe….been around since my daddy’s time too, and I remembered going there a few times when I was like a kid:) (on our stops in Ipoh when we are traveling to Penang)
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looks good, but is it only open in the morning?
seldom eat morn breakfast in ipoh
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CCF is one of my favourite dish especially drenched with that red sweet sauce, lots of oil for that smooth taste and covered with sesame seeds (almost wanted to type sesame street hahha).
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There is something about the red ccf sauce that makes it look and taste more delicious than the brown sauce version. This looks absolutely yummy!
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i love this canning garden chee cheong fun.. everybody has their own idea on which is the best.. but THIS is my all time fav. LOVE the grumpy ole man.. haha (don’t ever repeat yourself to him, right?!!)
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i dunno the pasir pinji house.. i know just a few good eats in Ipoh.. not all – what to do, KL gal wat.. haha .. so.. what is it?!
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gill gill : the Pasir Pinji one is rather notorious for the long wait, and you're forced to take a number, right? that's why I haven't visited for so long.
I;ve added directions to the Canning Garden one in my post.
KCA : you buy some lah, then let me try!
hehe … morning only, working, how to buy eh?
NKOTB : the Pasir Pinji infamous CCF. Or, VERY famous CCF. steamed freshly and served piping hot with your choice of sauce and everything. but must be VERY patient.
Christy : yeah, the history runs for an enviable period. transcends generations and borders eh?
mycroft : yeah, if I'm not mistaken. in the afternoon the shop houses a rather famous economy rice stall as well, popular for the fried chicken.
Jencooks : I normally prefer mine with curry pork's skins, or mushroom gravy. unless the chilli is a killer!
Hazza : yup, esp when the chilli sauce gives a kick! there's one in Ip grdn South that sells amazing CCF with CHILLI OIL! but sadly, been MIA.
Cumi & Ciki : haha, I had to smile a lot, and nodded to everything he said. =P fai si irritate him. the Pasir Pinji CCF. also popular for generations.
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i use to love this CCF as a kid – huge portions and good drenching of mushroom sauce. But over the years, the uncle has been watering down his mushroom sauce
Plus the CCF has less dried shrimp (ha mai) than before. I’d rather he increase the price of his CCF than cut corners.
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stil remember last time for really good ccf in my place, the way i eat it is just plain ccf with oil n soya sauce… n it taste superb!
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genuiness : yeah, I saw the mushroom gravy he poured over other’s plates of CCF, and so watery. so dare not order. I’m a fan of thick, delicious mushroom gravy with lotsa minced pork and mushrooms. slurp! but where?!!
mycroft : agreed. “Pak Yau Suk Yau”. brings out the natural flavour of the rice noodles and the shallots/dried shrimps.
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Oh, I like the Pasir Pinji’s CCF, but I seldom go there already, although is near my house. Need to take number and wait, some more is very hot there…
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Miss the red sauce ‘tim cheong’.
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and I just had ccf for bfast….
i wonder what the uncle would do if one was rude…
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Ya, the infamous Pasir Pinji house selling CCF… must take number and wait very patiently for yr turn. Have not been back there for ages! There’s a very nice CCF stall in a coffee-shop along Kampar Rd, near the MGS roundabout – ever been there? (can’t remember the name tho’)…
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OMG….please please post up the Pasir Pinji CCF!!!!
It’s my love….oh my god…
It’s so darn that now my saliva is drooling all over the keyboard!!!
P.S for those who cannot stomach oily stuff, then the Pasir Pinji CCF is not for you.
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This reminds me of another grumpy, gossip-king uncle selling CCF outside Man U…
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min : yeahloh, unless you;re patient enough and first in line. then savour the fresh and hot steamed rice rolls. but my patience and hunger pangs would not let me do so.
worldwindows : erm, OK. but I’m not really in favour of the sweet sauce though. or maybe there was too much of it at one go.
jasmine : erm, you’re welcomed to TRY, for once. but be prepared for backlash, if his mood’s bad, or the crowd’s on his nerves.
raynebow : hmmm, no idea lah. near MGS roundabout Yee Fatt curry mee I know lah. =P
wen xuan : aiya, it so happened on that day they had not opened for business yet. but I doubt I’ll go in near future, as the wait’s relentless sometimes.
jason : again Man U? =P why never drag me along eh?
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The CCF in Ipoh is so different compared to the Penang ones with Har Gou. Somehow, I always like to take the Curry CCF instead of the red sweet paste or mushroom gravy ones.
I will surely try this one out when I’m down there.
http://crizfood.blogspot.com/
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haha this one..need to take num and wait for at least 30 mins..but its worth the wait!
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criz lai : yeah, Pg’s version has its fans, and detractors. I was one of the latter, before I tried some of the better ones in Pg.
kampungboycitygal : the Pasir Pinji one needs to wait for VERY long. 30 mins is considered ok liao. but canning garden no need so long, less than 5 mins and we got ours!
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have to say….food in canning garden is not bad, but the price too..slightly higher than other residential area, we call canning garden, rich man area… tis chu cheong fun is very nice….the price too..haha…
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I found out that there is a much more better CCF stall than the one in Canning Garden or Pasir Pinji. Try the one in front of the coffee stall next to the flats in Lahat Lane, Ipoh. Opens from around 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm only. The gravy is so special and I guarantee you will love it.
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Hey~
I have a suggestion of Chee Cheong Fun in Ipoh..
It’s located in Ipoh Garden South.
A stall(Named Chan Kee Chee Cheong Fun) in a restaurant named ‘Chah Yeong’–>In chinese…
Ohya…The restaurant is right behind the Pizza Hut on the way to Kinta City Ipoh(Jusco)…
This is the most delicious chee cheong fun that I ever ate~
This stall operates almost like 40 years(since my grandma’s generation)~
The price is very reasonable..
RM2.20 for a small(it’s consider big for me)–> Mushroom Gravy
RM2.00 for a regular dry one…
They even have the stuffed one with the ‘sangkuang’ and carrot~
Ok..I’m crapping alot here~XD
Must try~
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the pasir pinji ccf is worth the wait. you can call in first to get a number so to cut down on your waiting time.
they are only opened on monday, tuesday, thursday and friday, 1.30-4.30.
i still keep going back altho i have to wait for at least 45min most of the time (when i don’t call) and also must try the otak otak by the uncle who helps the auntie. it’s a bit pricy rm4/5 per packet but its worth every single sen.
especially the otakotak with prawn which is rarely available. food from heaven
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coolz Reply:
May 22nd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
oh yeah..one of the main reasons why the ccf is so good there is because the ccf is freshly made, steamy hot from the oven in the kitchen just behind the house (made by the husband)..n the little stall is just in the house front yard.
to truly taste the goodness and flavor of the ccf i recommend u order kicap n oil only…but of cuz the tim cheong is no less better
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J2Kfm Reply:
May 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Thanks so much coolz, I have always thought that they started operations in the mornings!
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only?
I’ll call up first next time. You have their number?
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Ipoh CCF is the best creation in this world. First of all, I would like to comment on the CCF that you mentioned earlier.
1) Pasir Pinji CCF – The idea is the original taste of CCF. That’s why you won’t get other gravies besides oil and soye sauce.
2) Canning Garden CCF – The idea is the mushroom gravy.
My other recommendations.
1) The small motorbike stall Off Jalan Onn Jaafar (Behind Toto). It starts from 7am to 10.30am from Monday to Friday only. Order one and ask to include a mix of pork gravy, curry and pork skin.
2) The other motorbiker is Off Jalan Kuala Kangsar (opposite the big Shell station). This motorbiker is the brother-in-law of the first one. Same operating time. This one is more hardworking. In the afternoon, he also travels around Ipoh.
For your information, these CCF hawkers also “had” a relative who used to sell in First Garden’s hawker centre but passed away quite some time ago. Try to ask these people how to make the long lost “Peanut Congee” or Fah Sang Wu. They used to sell that as well.
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Bad services and dirty..when he free, he will smoking.If have customer he straightly make it.Never wash his hand.1st time I order from him,he just talk with his friend.I told him what I dont want,he never say yes or what.After he make it for me,totally wrong with what I want.Never say sorry and show his black face to me.I rather eat at pasir pinji at least they very system with what they do.
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is the ghost ccf hawker still there? he used to only sell at nights next to the field in canning gardens. i’m going back 30 -40 years ago.
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Anonymous Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 12:02 am
Hi i was just wondering bout this as well…last i heard he moved to tmn cempaka some shops located along the main road…anyone can verify?
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You can find Canning Garden CCF in SS2 eatery stall near Maybank at night.
Before that , recommented to drop by in ‘Ice Bowl’ Taiwanese Dessert, beside Maybank.
Very Good.
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i hv become addicted to ipoh food and sometimes crave them over penang fare
CCF being one of these.
Penang CCF and Ipoh CCF is incomparable because they are in totally different leagues.
Penang CCF: brash and over the top. its like techno dance trance of pungent hare ko, searing chili paste, voluptuous tee chnio.
Ipoh CCF: suave and smooth. silky jazz of ethereal gossamer fun awash with light soy drizzled with crunchy aromatic sesame and crispy shallots.
and i like the one at corner coffee shop facing x junction of jalan s a lingam and lbh tmn ipoh.
the venerable uncle makes them one sheet at a time, real time.
no queues, no number, no hassle.
perfect for quite lazy afternoons.
sorry i don’t have the name of the coffee shop but i do hv pictures which i’d gladly share.
just tell me where to send them.
operating hours:
not sure what time they start, but they’re still dishing it out when other stalls are about to call it quits at 1430hr since i serendipitously tried it few years back on a quiet sunday afternon.
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i hv become addicted to ipoh food and sometimes crave them over penang fare
CCF being one of these.
Penang CCF and Ipoh CCF is incomparable because they are in totally different leagues.
Penang CCF: brash and over the top. its like techno dance trance of pungent hare ko, searing chili paste, voluptuous tee chnio.
Ipoh CCF: suave and smooth. silky jazz of ethereal gossamer fun awash with light soy drizzled with crunchy aromatic sesame and crispy shallots.
and i like the one at corner coffee shop facing x junction of jalan s a lingam and lbh tmn ipoh.
the venerable uncle makes them one sheet at a time, real time.
no queues, no number, no hassle.
perfect for quite lazy afternoons.
personally, it tasted better than canning gdn CCF
sorry i don’t have the name of the coffee shop but i do hv pictures which i’d gladly share.
just tell me where to send them.
operating hours:
not sure what time they start, but they’re still dishing it out when other stalls are about to call it quits at 1430hr since i serendipitously tried it few years back on a quiet sunday afternon.
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zika kohl Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:21 am
ok this time i got the name of the place
its
Kafe sentosa,
corner coffee shop
lbh tmn ipoh
ipoh gdn south
N 4deg 36′ 31.09″
E 101deg 07′ 11.75″
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i found a best ccf today!is nearby paragon hotel.strongly recomended
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 9th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Hi seng, you mean the corner coffee shop the other end of Paragon Hotel?
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seng Reply:
September 10th, 2012 at 11:34 am
yes,a coffee shop name yee seng,if i not mistaken an uncle name steven…his damn friendly…u try it b4?
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this uncle is my paternal side uncle..haha!!i ate his CCF since i still stay in our kampung house in pasir pinji…(we are from pasir pinji as well)…everyday his wife wake up around 2am to prepare the ingredient and steam the noodle using the old machine…all done by her…then she will cook d mushroom sauce…n then only she wake up my uncle to eat breakfast and go to open his stall…the fried uncle and sesame, green sour chili and red chili all done by themselves not buy from outside…the taste is much more better compare to those bought outside
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