Chong Kok Wah Tou Guan | Motormouth From Ipoh

Of Tortoise Herbal Jelly, Egg Pudding & Happy Days @ Ipoh

October 31, 2013 | 2,862 views

Gui Ling Gao (called “Tortoise Herbal Jelly”) is a famous traditional Chinese desserts (usually an adult’s indulgence rather than a typical child’s, for the bitter tinge) is believed to be nutritious and a cooling concoction.

Here’s a post on Ipoh food after an extended period of hiatus. I have been contemplating to stop all food reviews until next year, and clear off the backlogs of travel posts for 2013. But then again, that will mean an even longer break between Ipoh food posts … and it’s never my ideal intention to shun away from the reviews anyway.

So, here’s a very short one on Chong Kok Wah Tou Guan.

No, not a name of a temple or monastery, but a desserts specialist on Yang Kalsom Road in Ipoh town. Not mere red bean, mung bean or barley desserts mind you.

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