About
J2Kfm - Born, raised and used to work in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Relocated to Kuala Lumpur/Selangor since Dec 2010. I have a strong penchant for good food, an even stronger desire to travel, and naturally, rant and ramble incessantly on any topics under the sun.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Q : When was this blog started, and how? Another one of those “calling from the skies”?
A : This blog named Motormouth From Ipoh was started way back on 3rd March 2008. I’ve jumped from the Blogger platform to my own domain here, at www.j2kfm.com. If you’re one who loves to dig up the older archives, do drop by my previous blog at this address: http://j2kfm.blogspot.com. My interest started when I was reading food blogs back in 2008, and was impressed by the immensely captivating/delicious contents.
Q : Why J2Kfm, and why Motormouth? You’re a robot running on oil?
A : Ha-Ha-Ha. Nope, actually this blog was named Food Glorious Food. Yeah, many might not know about this, but I changed the name to Motormouth From Ipoh as I did not want the title to sound boring. Motormouth; because I eat like one heck of a bulldozer. And I speak my mind on most issues, sometimes getting myself in a knot for my rants. J2Kfm has been a nick I use since the Millennium Bug fiasco. No meaning behind this, so don’t crack your head deciphering!
Q : Since you have already eaten everything there is to be eaten in Ipoh, you’re just repeating yourself over and over again? Or are you creating make-believe eateries?!
A : Most people have the impression that I have eaten everything there is to be eaten in Ipoh, and then some. And maybe eating stuff that should NOT be eaten. (ahem ahem). Truth is : I HAVE NOT. There are simply too much good, interesting and lip-smacking food to be discovered at every nook and corner, rendering my search almost futile with no recommendations from other Ipohans.
Q : You write so often, you must be eating free food all the time and writing biased reviews ?!!
A : On the contrary, I have never received paid reviews/advertorials, or even compensation for the write-ups. I prefer to stay neutral, and remain inconspicuous when eating out. Unless approached by the proprietor(s) or staff, I don’t make it a point to tell them that I’ll be writing about the visit. But I do accept food review invitations, but I still state my mind on things. If it’s good, it’s good. If not? Then well … I’ll put it in ways that you will get my opinions across.
Q : Why only Ipoh food? Why not write more about food in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or the other states of Malaysia? Not everyone stays in a city so dead like Ipoh, okay?!
A : Yeah, as ‘dead’ as Ipoh may be, this is MY hometown. And Ipoh has arguably the BEST street foods/hawker foods that Malaysia has to offer, aside from Penang. Besides, I do write quite a number on food from Kuala Lumpur/Selangor, and food from Penang, aside from the constant travels around the towns of Perak (read Perak Food Hunt for more).
Q : Why you remain so anonymous? Cannot show your face?! Then how to contact you ah, weirdo?!!
A : Ahem, yeah I prefer to remain ‘face-less’ for various reasons. But of course, you can contact me through the following means : My e-mail address at [email protected]. Or you can follow me on Twitter.
MY PHOTOGRAPHY GEARS
Nikon D7000 is my current gear since May 2011, paired up with a Tamron 17-50mm/f2.8 lens. Just got myself a Nikkor Speedlight SB-700 in July 2012. Still an amateur here, so don’t go asking me for tips/tricks. The Hong Kong/Macau 2011 Saga was when I first started snapping using this DSLR camera.
Panasonic Lumix LX3 has been my companion since February 2009. A reliable digital camera with a fast shutter, manual controls, and sturdy built, this was a good buy for semi-pro point & shoot.
Nokia 5610 Xpress Music with a 3.2 megapixel camera was used before that since March 2008. That explains why when you read all the older entries, you’ll be looking at grainy shots whereas from the Hanoi 2009 Saga onwards, the quality of the pictures improved.
ADVERTISING
Notice the banner advertisements up there? Interested to know how to advertise on www.j2kfm.com and be viewed by thousands of readers daily? Drop me an e-mail here – [email protected] and let’s brainstorm on possibilities.
MILESTONES
As of 27 October 2012, Motormouth From Ipoh has reached 6 million hits since the blog was started on 3 March 2008.
HI… motormouth…
u still in ur 20′s?? not 30′s?? haha!!! hmmm… y u never show ur real face gei?? 
curious to know how u look like lo… hahahahaha…
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
what 30′s?!! you cannot count is it?!! hahahaha …..
REAL face? cannot lah, I dunwan cardiac arrest amongst the foodie community.
maybe someday ……
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KCA Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
OMG!!! finally can see ur HALF face…. muahahahaha… hmmmm… quite confident wf ur look ya??
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BChan Reply:
July 5th, 2010 at 12:44 am
I KNOW who you are!
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J2Kfm Reply:
July 5th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Hey … not fair. You have my FB! Hmm …..
Don’t think about exposing me.
ooh, finali u reveal ur pic,haha! not ur lulu anymore:P
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Hahah… perhaps…j2kfm might consider revealling himself then his blog hits 10000 page hits a day…
just like hongkong artist when their ratings reach all time high 
… hahahahahaha
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hahaha, D-Tourist – that;’s a miracle.
I’ll be happy to get 1000 hits a day, seriously.
but thanks ….
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hi motormouth..
can u introduce me some place for lunch at ipoh here?????
sometimes im really headache on seeking place for lunch. = =
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 15th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
which area are you talking about, joyce?
for lunch, there are plenty of options, from typical hawker fare, to restaurants and cafes, and even other cuisines.
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any ipoh area..
urhm..
restaurants, cafe, cuisines all also can..
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Hi Motormouth,
Been trolling on your site since the old one. Right now, I have a project I’m working on, and would like to tell you a bit more about it. Trying to look for your email, so could you drop me a line? Thanks!
Chief
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
hi Chief. my email is [email protected].
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Hi J2K, I really like ur blog. As a Ipohan myself…I couldn’t help bt feel so proud when u intro the best Ipoh has to offer to other foodies and non-foodies alike
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J2Kfm Reply:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:23 am
thanks so much Edward, for visiting.
I feel that there are so much more good Ipoh food to be shared.
any recommendations would be welcomed.
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Finally, you are willing to show us your face (half of it).
Actually, I prefer the previous version as searching was much easier compared this new domain.
This one looks a little too complicated… (my personal idea)
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J2Kfm Reply:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:22 am
hi Ming Na. glad to see you coming here.
there’s a search option at the top right, next to the title of the blog.
just type in anything, and related posts would be listed.
for Ipoh food, just click on Ipoh food category,
while Perak food is mostly listed on the toolbar below the header, named Perak Food Hunt.
hope this helps.
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Hello ! I stumbled upon your blog and it has been fascinating! I am an expat Malaysian in NZ and am looking forward to my upcoming xmas hols in my hometown Ipoh. Looking forward to trying some of the new places you have blogged about and you’ve given us lots of ideas of what to do on a lazy day! Take a drive to Sitiawan for makan! thanks
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 15th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
glad you’re loving the posts. I’m just sharing my experiences.
hope you have a whale of a time back here.
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J2Kfm, it’s my first time dropping by this blog and it’s a shame I have not been here before.
Before you jump into conclusion, it’s only because I have not been blog hopping much or been searching for good stuff enough.
I’m a Perakian too and certainly will be using your posts to venture around for food!
Keep it up too
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J2Kfm Reply:
December 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thanks Marvin. It is not a shame, really. It’s never too late to discover good, comfort food from the Perak region.
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Really enjoy reading yo blog… and can enjoy tasty food in Epoooo……
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Hi Teng Teng !!!
Thanks for visiting.
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This is the best website in the world. It’s taste bud torture for overseas people like me.
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Hi AK. TQ. Hahaha …. come back already and eat like the glutton that you are!
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AK Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 7:53 am
haha. don’t encourage me. I still have much business to attend to. I shall have to stick with your ‘food porn’ for the time being. Keep on posting!!
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J2Kfm Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Food Porn.
Okay okay ….. I shall continue to tempt you into submission?
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I thought you were using a DSLR camera all this while !!!
Can’t imagine how the pics will look like if you were using a DSLR…
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J2Kfm Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Haha … thanks. That’s a real compliment there. I prefer LX3 for the portability factor, but of course still contemplating on shifting up to DSLR level.
Someday soon perhaps.
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Hi Motormouth,
Just have a suggestion as maybe you can check out 2 cafes in Penang. One is in….let me recall..Queensbay Mall. The interior design is like in bathroom while another cafe is like a hospital probably in Gurney Plaza (not too sure). Can help to check out ? Thanks ya.
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J2Kfm Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Hi ping. The one in Queensbay Mall is named T-Bowl. The cafe has been opened for a few years now, since Q-Mall started if I’m not mistaken.
The other one is Clinic Cafe, which was featured in the papers not too long ago.
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Try the Taiping Rojak and lok lok at Taiping.Formerly beside REX cinema which was torn down.I think the name of the shop is REX also.Also the fruit juices and popiah is recommended plus the ‘keng chai’ curry mee.
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Your english are well written!!! I couldn’t write this for thousand years. Your blog reminded me my home town, haven’t been back for ages!!! I like to eat and travel like you, and hope i can have life like yours. Miss those foods.
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Hello there!
Mien talked about your blog when we had lunch on Tuesday, finally I made it here, yipee!
Great pics! You sure you’re not fresh out of school?
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 26th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Haha, not fresh out of school lah. Damn old already, can apply for senior citizen special privileges.
Which one was Mien, by the way?
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Best Mutton Dum Biryani in Malaysia @ Hyderabad Recipes Restoran , Near PWTC,Kuala lumpur , ph-0340447786 ( http://www.hyderabadrecipes.com.my )
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found you here after stumbling across masterchef contestant atablefortwo’s blog!
i’m so proud to be from Ipoh
great blog btw
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J2Kfm Reply:
May 13th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Thanks Kimberly! Oh yeah .. good on him. Let me hop over. Been ages since I blog-hopped.
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May I know what camera you are using now? Your photos are fabulous!
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J2Kfm Reply:
June 22nd, 2011 at 9:07 am
Hi Miso. I am now using Nikon D7000; a recent upgrade from Panasonic LX3. I still use both interchangeably though.
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Hi, just dropping by. Happy to see another food blogger.
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J2Kfm Reply:
June 24th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Thanks! Yeah …. happy to ‘see’ (read?) from another blogger too.
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Pls visit our web site ! TQ!
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Just want to say hello to my elders since I am a new kid on the food blog.
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Hi, I’m glad to visit your blog after your sharing in lowyat forum. Your blog is very interesting
Keep Up!
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 4th, 2011 at 12:01 am
Thanks Li Yen. Drop by often for more doses of my ramblings ….
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Li Yen Reply:
November 4th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Hope you can do the same for mine and exchange more interesting food stories
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Hi,
I noticed you have not known some of the best food in KL yet but I don’t know which is the right place to give you any comments or questions to ask. I am going to Ipoh again tomorrow.
Do you know this Cowan Street Chicken already closed or not ? My last 2 visits during evening time, they are closed. Maybe that shop is bad fung sui for them, number 44
Have you tried these food/places in KL ?
a) The Yong Tow Foo at Jalan Imbi Foodcourt(outside the Honda showroom, opposite Ritz Calton Hotel). Managed by 2 brothers with a small stall but everything they did is miles better than Ampang or Madras lane. You must try it. Opens about 6 pm, finish quite early. Many after work office workers take-away but you can eat there.
b) Just opposite this foodcourt is a corner coffee shop(you won’t miss, cooking done outside), their Hokkien Mee is better than both the 2 in Chinatown’s, slightly more pricey but they give more ingredients and better sitting environment. I always eat (a) as a starter and pop over to eat (b). Their cantonese fried and wet loh mee is also not bad.
c) Do you know PGRM in Cheras near to Maluri LRT station. As you drive in the street in front of PGRM(on your left), 300 metres ahead on your right are 2 old restaurant, easily 30 years already that served some of the best Chinese dishes, and reasonable price.
Sorry, I got to go, if you don’t know these 2 restaurants yet, pls reply. I will let you know what’s good there.
Regards,
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J2Kfm Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Cowan Street sometimes closes for weeks on a stretch. Hearsay is that they have children overseas and they do annual trips to be with them. The owners running the shop ain’t young either, and some have claimed that the health problems bog them down sometimes.
None of those I have tried! But I have passed by the Maluri restaurants, I believe Hakka restaurants that are still very famous with the locals.
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Hi there!
You wrote so much about food in Ipoh that we are so spoiled for choices.
Me and my friends from Singapore will be going down to Ipoh tomorrow and need some information about travelling within ipoh. Especially transport wise for those tourist.
Wondering if you have any ‘lobang’ on getting a taxi rental etc.
Am a Malaysian working in Singapore and driving skilss is sort of like a lesen terbang now.
So would appreciate of you could shed some like (urgent help needed) on how to get a taxi (contacts) or travel tours going around the sampoh tong, kek lok tung and maybe gua tempurung.
Email me please! Thanks so much in advance!!
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Try BIDOR YONG TAU FOO ..just opened at puchong kinrara….best…syokk
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