Motormouth From Ipoh – Asian Food & Travel Blog

Crispy Yam Basket filled with Kung Pao Chicken

Take 2? You’re right on the mark there. Sam Poh Restaurant is not exactly fresh news, neither was this an ancient piece of fanfare. Read my first review of the relatively new kid on the block around Tambun/Ipoh Garden East area and drool at the sight of Yam stuffed with Smoked Duck and Claypot Braised Pig’s Tendon.

To most of the people, Sam Poh (Three Treasure?) is a gem waiting to be discovered. Or at times, the selfish alter ego takes precedence and they would rather have this establishment shy away from the limelight.

Me? I’m definitely sharing my second experience there. Read the rest of this entry »

Hong Kong-style Steamed Siakap (RM25/USD8)

Wow, felt like only yesterday when I did the post on Memorable Eats in Ipoh (2011), and here we are with half a step into 2013! Time sure flies when you least want it to … and vice versa.

A tad short on time to draft a lengthy overview of 2012 (allow me to do it over the next few days, ya?), let me recommend this relatively new Chinese restaurant specializing in ‘chu char’ or ‘dai chow’ dishes located in Desa Tambun Indah; along the way from Ipoh Garden East towards Tambun’s direction.

What, you say? Another run-of-the-mill restaurant cashing in on unsuspecting tastebuds? Wrong.

Sam Poh Restaurant goes beyond the ordinary realm of boring steamed fish-chicken/pork-vegetables-tofu/eggs ensemble. And this place has been seriously gaining steam; packed EVERY single night! Read the rest of this entry »