Ultimate Ipoh Food List by J2Kfm
November 16, 2009 | 57,801 views| 70 Comments » |
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MAJOR UPDATE (August 2010) - I have decided to separate the different cuisines into separate pages, so you can jump straight to the type of food that you are seeking for. If you are lost, try to use the Google search function above this post.
1 ) BEAN SPROUTS CHICKEN / TAUGE AYAM / NGA CHOY KAI
2 ) CURRY NOODLES
3 ) DIM SUM RESTAURANTS
4 ) BISCUITS, SNACKS, CONFECTIONERIES, DESSERTS
5 ) WESTERN CUISINE
6 ) IPOH HAWKER FOOD
7 ) CHINESE RESTAURANTS
8 ) THAI FOOD/NYONYA FOOD/VIETNAMESE FOOD
9 ) MALAY FOOD
10 ) INDIAN FOOD
11 ) JAPANESE/KOREAN CUISINE
READY YET? Let’s jump to the list of Ipoh Famous “Nga Choy Kai” >>>
## This list is by no means exhaustive, and would be periodically updated. Feel free to drop your personal recommendations if you’re not seeing your personal favourites up there, and are dying to let me have a piece of your mind. J2Kfm is receptive towards all suggestions and feedback. ##
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Ultimate Ipoh Food List by J2Kfm | Motormouth From Ipoh – A Malaysian Food Blog…
All the Ipoh food reviews I have done over the year and a half, archived. Search for your favourite joint here. Bookmark this page, as I’ll be updating periodically, to include the latest reviews….
I love this list! It’s so easy to locate any food I prefer. You are being sooo considerate! Thanks!
.-= allie´s last blog ..Wang Chau Jun Restaurant =-.
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i love this list too!!! and after looking at this list, I should consider moving to ipoh .. at least for months!!!!
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*hungry hungry hungry.*
thanks for this great list
will follow this list if travelling to ipoh again
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Wah!!!! You rock man!!!!
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thanks for the list! even my family always find it difficult to decide where to eat
.-= kampungboycitygal´s last blog ..Ipoh Food Excursion II – 9 Stops in 1 Day =-.
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Great! I’ll be using this list the next time I visit Ipoh
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Can compile and print a guide booklet already
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I understand that the Hakka Yong Tau Foo (Old Town opp. fountain) is still operating. My favourite in my younger days. yeung tau foo will be sold out first. Need some coverage over ‘siew yoke’ as I thought Ipoh may have the best. Those days Swatow near the Central market has the best (until burnt down). Brother still operating nearby I thought. But the list is quite a good one.
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ultimately .. this is the ULTIMATE LIST ! woohoo:) nice one..
.-= cumidanciki´s last blog ..ANSWERS to the Fruits/Veg/Plants =-.
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Oh great…. it’s a nice organise list. Next time when my family say what type of foods they want in Ipoh, I can just easily click and thanks for sharing!
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Wah salute! Very comprehensive and concise
Btw, Yee Hup didn’t make it to your list of Heong Beng eh? 
.-= iamthewitch´s last blog ..Sexy Hawaiian girl in bikini =-.
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 8:06 am
erm, can put geh … but given the fact that Yee Hup can be found even in KL, and they’re rather commercialized now, I doubt I need to write about them again.
not to mention I like those traditional style of Heong Peng more, broiled with coconut husks.
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Wah!!! You actually compile the list??? Good… now I definitely know how whom to call or contact when I go to Perak in the near future!! Hahaha…
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gosh thanks for the list, will come in handy
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hi J, i will certainly bookmark this page..it is very useful to me… thanks for making it so convenient for us… i tried the sukhothai in bercham… yummylicious esp the steamed fish tomyam.. that is the most hoi wai.. LOL…
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 8:07 am
how bout the wait? some commented that the wait was a little too much for them.
we waited a good >30 minutes before being served as well.
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OMG! J, u sacrifice ur body shape for us! I am so moved…….hahahahahha
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Joshua …. wanna say like that meh ….. hmmm.
then let’s go on diet in January next year? hehehe .. eat porridge by roadside.
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whoa, a long summary…but interesting!!
It makes me so hungry NOwww
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Wow! I’m going to keep this list so I know where to go for makan while in Ipoh! Thanks! : )
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thanks for the list…. now thinking of printing it out and whenever my family is undecided on where to dine, can simply throw a dart onto the list and it will pick the dining outlet for the day
just a suggestion for you to add “your favourite” symbol to whichever outlet is recommended so that outstation guys will know which outlet to focus their food trip on.
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am
yeah true also. thinking of doing that, but wondering how to put the icon leh?
hmmm … lemme work something out.
but taste is subjective though.
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D-Tourist Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
just label it “ur favourite” and not “good/must try”…. so if anyone do not this the taste is to their liking, then its a matter of personal preference
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
hehe..sure lemme find a good icon 1st.
some reviews so old, with half-hearted attempts of a picture, i felt almost paiseh to list them.
but still, a review’s a review right?
D-Tourist Reply:
November 27th, 2009 at 3:55 am
was just surfing around and landed on a michelin guide … and the idea just came up…
1 star.. 2 star… 3 star… etc
u can come up with ur own Motormouth Guide and give ur star rating to the outlets…
Yups..my thanks to ya. ;0)
*hitting PRINT button *
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IMPRESSIVE ULTIMATE EAT LIST!! following rebecca too. *printing….. in progress*
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Thanks for the food list. I never know what to get when I go out to eat. This will help alot.
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OMG! Awesome list. This is the first time I have ever came across such list.
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thanks for the recommendation..will try that next time..btw, very nice food blog you have here..nice pictures as well..keep it up!
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wow!!! Well Done.
A good eating list.
Will use it whenever I am in Ipoh.
Thanks
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Motormouth, you are my god. Your knowledge of Ipoh food will put many Ipohans to shame.
I cannot wait to run down this list! Muahhahaa…
BTW Which school were you from last time?
Choons.
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
hi Choons. I was studying in St.Michaels, for two years. previously from a Malay school.
far from god lah ….
I’d like to know more places to stuff my face as well.
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i jus luv ur blog…..
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You should come out this list much earlier ! Hmph! Miss a lot good stuffs. Now I can start Party ! again ….. XD
.-= email2me´s last blog ..New Crunchy Cheesy Bites Pizza From Pizza Hut =-.
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Amazing list!! The Ipoh tourism folks should take yr cue and print this list for all visitors (royalties accorded of course!)!! But unrealistic to cover this in one visit… it almost looks like we need to arrange for month-long eating residencies in Ipoh!
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
haha, no need to cover all ma. some MUST eats I’ve listed down at http://www.j2kfm.com/ipoh-good-food/
but of course, not complete yet.
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whoa…that’s a whole lot of eating my friend!! lol
amazing list which will definitely come in handy to anyone visiting ipoh for a good bite or two or three (judging from this loooong list! hehe)
thanks for compiling it…must have been time consuming
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
hehe, you’re most welcomed Lingzie. actually this list is already hovering at the menu bar.
just that I decided to compile everything into one post.
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You don’t know how elated I am when i see this fated list, why fated? because just as i was planning to visit ipoh for 8 days next month, ur list was published. I’m very very grateful towards your effort and recommendation. Keep it up!!
Btw, don’t know if it’s possible to meet you in Ipoh for a makan session and eventually a blog about it!
.-= adel´s last blog ..Mixed Veg Gravy =-.
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 18th, 2009 at 8:43 am
sure no problem! just inform me beforehand, drop me an email or something.
use the Contact Me button at the sidebar on the right.
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Fantastic! I will bookmark this page up for reference!
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Every visit to Ipoh is never complete without the pasembor from the kopitiam next to the Ipoh Padang. I can’t believe it is not on your list! DO try it and let us know what you think. The kopitiam also does passable kon loh curry noodles if I am not mistaken.
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
hi KP. previously, that stall sells a killer of a Pasembor. but lately I felt that the quality has dropped.
do consider the Pasembor sold at a corner coffee shop named Beauty Baru on Jalan Yang Kalsom.
the Mee Goreng is fantastic as well! opens frmo 12pm onwards. lunch only.
the curry noodles man is a Hainanese himself.
I blogged about the noodles sometime back then.
the shop is called Fatt kee.
http://www.j2kfm.com/ipohs-famous-curry-noodles-part-1/
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I just can believe all of the wonderful Asian food; it get me really hungry. Hey, I just wanted to share a site that has a lot of cooking video, blog information on Chinese food, and video tip as well. When you have free moment, check out http://www.wokfusion.com/blog
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How about the roasted pork in Taman Pertama?
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J2Kfm Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
That’s in my To-Try list. but it opens only after 2pm. And I’m working, so kinda hard. Some more the queue sometimes …
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mm going to ipoh soon.. have to turn this page inside out edi.. X_X but actually just to cut things short, which few places would u recommend for dim sum, chicken rice etc? only a day trip :S
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didnt know u got ur own domain d, so congrats again! (though bit late)… n really like the list u put up here.
left ipoh for a while, but wil stil try your list when back for weekend
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i have a cafe to recommend although might not be to ur likings. It’s a small cafe called ‘My Inn Cafe’ at Pengkalan. (next to KFC). You can have a try there. The resume of the chef on the menu shows he is experienced. Went there first time last week with my family as we were craving for western food. The food is not bad with quite big portion. Service is excellent, pricing is reasonable, ambience is good. Just another recommendation!
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is there any japanese buffet in ipoh?
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Yup, there is a new Japanese restaurant named Wasabe at iCasuarina, judging from the recommendations and suggestions that I got over the past few weeks.
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how much is it? Is it nice or just so so?
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500k Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
why no pasir pinji chee cheong fun?very famous!
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J2Kfm Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Hey there 500k!!! Pasir Pinji CCF is of course, one of the ones on my list. But then again … the waiting, the reservations, and the waiting (whoops .,.. did I repeat myself?) proves to be too tedious.
Someday, I promise.
Last time I used to stay within walking distance to the house, hence we would order and went home to rest. Instead of jostling with the crowd, standing around like “jaga”s….
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Kam Kee opposite Lou Wong/Onn Kee has very good sea food noodles, kap tai (pork) noodles, fish paste and vinegar pig’s trotters. My favourite. You should go try.
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Wow! A very impressive listing. This will be my eating bible on my next trip to good ole Ipoh. Thanks a million.
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J2Kfm Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
You’re most welcomed Gordy.
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Wasabe at iCasuarina is a wash out for me when i went there for lunch with my friends last week. Selection is terrible and the food can’t even be said as ok. Their way of ordering sashimi is rubbish and after a few orders the portions become smaller and lesser. Never will i go back again. Other people, please beware. It’s better to go to Sushi King and use the same amount of money for what you wanna eat for the same type of quality.
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J2Kfm Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Thanks JB. I had the same complaints from a friend as well. Though personally I have never been there myself.
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My suggestion to include a few malay restaurant which is not in your list yet.
Restaurant Tasek Raban (near Ipoh Stadium),
Nasi Lemak Ayam Kampung ( Jln Yang Kalsom Ipoh),
My Warung ( Jln Kuala kangsar -Tasek)
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one more..Ipoh Padang Rojak Pasembor..the very famous one!! next to Old Town Kopitiam (ipoh Old town)
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How about the Pork Noodles of Chong Yin in Ipoh Garden and Kim Keei in Town near to Lou Wong. There is also a very nice Wan Tan Noodles stall opposite Lou Wong that is inside a shop who is also selling Salted Chicken.
Do try them out !
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wah… this is excellent job! will be very helpful when i go Penang esok… can drop by Ipoh for lunch.. hehehe.. thank you!
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was checkin up ur list and notice that u haf not covered Kampai in ur japanese restaurant? Haf not tried? The shop is quite fulll most of the weekend…. remember to order the salmon sashimi (thick cut) @ RM3.50 /pc if u go….. it’s.. so deliciously thick..
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J2Kfm Reply:
May 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Hi D-Tourist, sorry forgot reply your comment here.
I have a long, long story to tell about Kampai, but most of the times we were there, the pics did not turn out clear for the low lighting really took its toll on my poor camphone (back then) and even my LX3.
Someday I promise. Kampai holds a very, very dear place in my heart.
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This is really a nice blog. Accidentally found this blog while surfing and I have always come back for food recommendation ever since. Thanks for your effort in unveiling the vast varieties of food in Ipoh other than the few well-known. Keep the good work
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J2Kfm Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Thanks so much for the comment, lissauer.
I will try my best to keep this list updated …..
While still keeping my cholesterol level in check …
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