Memorable Eats From Ipoh (2011)
December 29, 2011 | 28,395 views
Is it that time of the year again to reflect on what’s good and what’s not? Yes it is.
Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for Motormouth’s TOP 10 LIST of Memorable Eats from Ipoh in 2011? Dive in.
1. Hong Kee’s “Shat Keh Mah” (and Egg Tarts) – One Word; Egg-cellent.
2. Canning Garden Popiah Uncle – Weekends-Only (Grumpy) Fling
3. Kacang Puteh Story – And There’s Nothing WHITE About This
4. JJ Swiss Rolls – Swirling Desirable Rolls
5. Nancy Chong Cakes – A Grandma Nursing the Sweet-Toothed Ipoh Folks
6. Lim Ko Pi – Preserving the “Old Town” in its Essence
7. Chong Chew Hakka Food @ Kanthan – A Gem That’s Best Left Untouched
8. Sin Eng Heong Kaya Puffs – The 50 Years Legacy
9. Tammy’s Kitchen – Bringing Quiche to Another Level
10. Seng Kee & 189 Gunung Rapat “Heong Peng” (Coconut Husk-broiled Biscuits)
*The list above was compiled in no particular order.
In 2011, I have written 174 posts on this blog. More than half of the reviews were on food finds in Ipoh; quite a significant number of the reviews were rehashed takes on the good old classics. No, this was not a decoy to hide the fact that I was losing ideas on places to write about. In fact, there are countless others that I have planned to visit yet there has been more hindrance now than ever.
Consider the repeated posts as refreshers; to inject renewed vigour into places that I love, and memorable gems that should be immortalized into the Hall of Fame of Ipoh Food.
I know some of you might not have heard of more than half of the places listed up there. Especially the tourists from other states or if you have been away from Ipoh for far too long. Blame it on the over-hyped Bean Sprouts Chicken and White Coffee; eclipsing the bare potential these stalwart eateries have.
“Thank You for Your Continuous Support Throughout the Years. 2011 Has Been Magnificent for this Motormouth. I sincerely apologize if you have been bugged by the incessant Rants & Ramblings during the Turbulent Times. And the Severe Lack of Passion as of Late. Happy New Year to Each and Everyone of You!”
Happy New Year 🙂 love the way you blog. Keep it up 🙂 haha 🙂
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iloveipoh :) Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Which place in ipoh sells the best beggar’s chicken? thx.
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Beggar’s chicken ah? Hmm …. no idea. But you can get good salted chicken from Aun Kheng Lim in town, near to Lou Wong and the rest.
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iloveipoh :) Reply:
January 1st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
oh. thx a million 🙂 will definitely try it.
Keep up the good work. You do Ipoh proud !
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Absolutely brilliant 🙂 Great post !!
HAPPY NEW YEAR from an honorary-Ipohan who now lives in … Abu Dhabi!
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Have yourself a bigger, better, brilliant-er 2012, brader! Happy New Year from CK and me! 😀
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Happy New Year. your posts are all good work. do keep blogging and don’t stop this passion. i agree Tammy is one of the top 10. went there after your review and the food was great. thank you for doing what you did.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:11 am
Thanks Li Lian for the support. And that’s the only one worth mentioning from the whole year’s of good eats? 🙂
Am sure there are more.
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LiLian Reply:
January 6th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
lol…i was referring to your top 10 post. the most recent i remembered was Tammy’s. Folie-folie was also good. i haven’t tried JJ swissroll so no comment.
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Happy New Year – 2012
Keep up your good work.
Happy blogging.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:10 am
Thanks aslee. Will be slower come the new year, for sure. But will keep on pumping stories, Motormouth style.
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As soon as I saw “Nancy Chong cakes”, I knew these are good, accurate blogs!
Well done fellow Ipoh-ian!
Happy New Year…from London.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
Hi there Gerlyn, Happy New Year. Guess you were one of those growing up on her cakes?
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Hey there,
I have been following your blog for quite some time now. Used it to satisfy my cravings for when i was in Melbourne studying and now as a food guide for when i’m lost as to where to eat in Ipoh. Love your passion and love your blog!!
Happy 2012!
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I’ve been staying in Ipoh for 4 years and there are still many delicious food that I haven’t tried.
Thanks for introducing the good food in Ipoh!
Unfortunately I’m going to move out from Ipoh soon. Will definitely miss the food here~
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Don’t worry Min Min. I have moved out from Ipoh for more than a year now. Yes, I still long for that same old great taste of Ipoh food.
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Hi Motormouth,
Love your blog for some time now.I just moved to Ipoh from KL and brand it my new hometown. Born and raised in KL getting hectic by the day. Ipoh, good scenery and fresh air best of all great food cheap and good!
I discovered lots of info from your site before I move here(ipoh). Really thanks a lot for your hard work in all your lobangs..
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Ipoh got lots of good oriental cuisine, how i wish its all halal :(..if you ever found one, do make a review out of it, im sure to check it out. thanks
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 11th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Hi Nabil! Sure. There’s a Chinese Muslim restaurant that’s new, and I’m about to do a review when time permits.
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Your blog has led me to lots of good food…Well done! I love JJ Swiss Roll…they are marvellous!
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