Imperial-themed with dragon motifs and Forbidden-City-inspired red doors, Restaurant Good Friends (好友记) in Genting Highlands serves a mix of Cantonese and Hakka cuisine fit for a king.   

For starters, the jelly fish paired with Japanese red octopus is a classic duo (RM 9.50), with added sweetness from crisp, raw onions slices.  The onion slices have been somehow treated to lose the pungency, and only left with “refreshing” sweetness – an adjective I would hardly use to describe onions.

The following dishes are all Hakka dishes which are distinctive and vibrant stir-fries. Japanese cucumbers are most commonly eaten raw in salads, but when cooked with minced pork, they have lost some of that vegetable rawness, yet still juicy, and especially intriguing with the use of olive vegetables (橄榄菜) (RM 18.50).

The Long Bean & Eggplant stir-fry (RM 18.50) is another aromatic dish where I can imagine the wok is flaming in the process of cooking this dish, with the eggplant so soft it melts and they go perfectly well with the lightly-charred long beans.

The tender pork with black fungus in clay pot (RM 32.50) is another delectable dish; elegant in its simplicity with the use of mere seasoning of ginger, rice wine and soy sauce that generated an intense flavor which seemed to have merged, yet every seasoning stood out in their own right.

The restaurant’s interior has a dash of red and do check out the huge chopsticks hanging from the ceilings !

If you just need to grab something quick, Restaurants Good Friends serves single-person dishes such as fried rice, chicken rice and wan tan mee.  The prices are already inclusive of service charge and tax.

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Address : Maxim Hotel, Genting Highlands.
Opening Hours : Daily 6.30 am- 3pm, 6 pm – 10 pm.

Peng Heong Hakka Pork Ribs Restaurant boasts of an almost 40 years of experience that entice patrons back and again for the time-tested recipe.  The famous pork ribs are deep fried and super tender.  Lightly coated with a starchy powder, they are also chewy with a sweet note which reminisces slightly of char siew.  The ribs are  already deboned and sliced into a convenient size.    

Claypot Asam Mustard is intense of appetite-whetting sourish flavors and it is a tad heavier than the usual mustard soups as this one is more of a gravy than soup.

Kampung fish are prepared not with the typical way of deep-frying, but steamed with a blanket of asam sauce which is a similar and lighter version of the claypot asam mustard above.

These Hakka meatballs (RM 1 per piece) are deep-fried and not oily at all with an evenly-browned coating.  Despite being called meatballs, it’s not 100% meat but meat mixed with starchy material, so they may look heavy in protein, in fact, they are crisp with a fluffy filling.

Pork and curry are not quite the common duo so for those that love this duo and are frustrated looking for it, Peng Heong has it as a viscous curry; although the meat could have been stewed a tad longer to tenderize it.

Tofu with minced meat is a simple and delightful dish.

Drink choices include soy bean and herbal tea in Johnie Walker bottles.

Food here is extremely affordable.  Depending on the size of the dish, they range from RM 4 – RM 20 per dish; and the fish is market price.  It was RM 90 for the 6 dishes and 2 bottles of drinks; not bad at all for stuffing the 4 of us!

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Address : No.2 Lorong Gudang Nanas 1 Off Jallan Pasar, 41400 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : 019 – 2600855
Opening Hours : Daily 6.30 am – 5 pm.

Loong Hua seafood Restaurant (隆华海鲜酒家) would be an ideal place to eat if you have a big party because everything is ordered by the kg.  You could still eat there if you only have two people – the upside is, you are overloaded with the same good stuff, the downside is, you can only try two dishes and you will be maxed out.

The lightly battered crabs (RM 45) are coated with basic yet tantalizing mixture of salt and pepper with an abundant use of chopped spring onions.  This is 1 kg of crabs (about 4 pieces) and we wiped them clean.

This is another 1 kg of clams (RM 17), steamed with ginger and just the right amount of rice wine.  The resulting stock from the mix of rice wine and clam essence is simply divine.

This gigantic clam must be the restaurant’s mascot.  It’s at least 80 – 100 years old to be this size for 2 babies to fit in there.

The restaurant is next to the fisherman’s wharf, so it actually has a bit of “sea smell” that you eventually acclimatize to.  You can always choose to sit at the inner portion with aircon.

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Address : No 73, Lorong 3, Bagan Sekinchan, Selangor.
Tel : 03 32410651

Bagan Seafood Restaurant (鸿运海鲜饭店) seems to be a popular one at Sekinchan along the seafood street where about 10 restaurants compete.  At off peak hours of 3 – 4 pm, patrons were still flowing in yet somehow, our experience was just an average one.

We ordered three dishes – 1.  Razor clam in kam heong sauce (RM 17) is aromatic with curry-flavor but I think the clams were blanched in water first then stir fried with the sauce, making them a tad watery so the sauce didn’t adhere as strongly and felt slightly diluted.

2.  This “Half Way to Cook Fried Tongus Fish” (RM 14) as per menu is pretty much translated literally from its Chinese name – 半煎煮龙舌. The staff explained it’s a one sided fish also known as “slipper fish”  – so I am thinking it’s some kind of flounder, but about half the size than the ones that you would see in a Japanese restaurant.  This dish is well executed, where flounder pieces are fried till crisp and blanked with an appetizing fermented bean sauce while ginger and leeks enhanced the flavor.

The steamed prawns (RM 16) looked good immersed in solid egg white topped with ginger slices and deep-fried onion.  Unfortunately the prawns were not too fresh with an overpowering use of rice wine.

The prawns could have been better.  But the three dishes only came up to RM 47 – not even RM 50 for seafood, so maybe this could be the reason that it’s popular.

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Address: No.168-C, Lorong 5, Jalan Bagan, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +6016-308 6053

At Wheel Noodle that has just newly opened on Jalan Market, eating noodles may not be the same again when noodles are served in bite-sized portions, in old-fashioned bowls with rooster images.  In fact, Wheel Noodle is calling its noodles “Dong Dong Noodles”, as in the olden days, noodles are sold on bicycles with vendors making “dong dong” sounds by knocking metal spatula on the wok to attract more customers.

The white umbrellas in mid air reminds me of a similar concept used in KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC);  except that Wheel Noodle uses white ones instead of multi-colored ones.  You won’t see this from the main road of Jalan Market, but on the “concubine lane” that’s parallel to the street.

It is the 1981 Guest House you would see on Jalan Market.  1981 Guest House’s Cafe is interconnected to Wheel Noodle that’s right behind it.

You may sit at 1981’s cafe, or cut across to Wheel Noodle @TSG.  Whichever you choose to sit, same menu is offered (at the moment; not sure if 1981 cafe might venture out into a different menu).

Wheel Noodle’s interior exudes a mood of the bygone days with the tiny wooden tables and it-could-not-be-any-simpler stools.

At the same time it has a cheerful vibe with this wall of potted  flowers.  Flowers are plastic but joyful enough.

You can read about Ah Lim and Dong Dong Noodles’ story on this wall.

And now the noodles.  There are only two kinds to choose from, fish noodles and beef noodles (RM 1.90 per bowl).  Talk about downsizing the menu to help the patrons decide faster !

The beef noodles are paired with “lai fun” (or laksa noodles) and immersed in a lightly sourish soup with salted vegetable, topped with bean sprouts, beef and beef meat ball.  Lai fun is good, texture of meat is variable with the one from the first bowl being a bit tougher than the one from the second.  Meat ball is a bit mushy and no surprising texture.

 The fish noodles are paired with “dong fun” (mung bean noodles), topped with fish ball, bean sprouts and youtiao in a peppery broth with “dong cai” (winter vegetables).  It’s a bit like “hor hee” actually.

I ate four bowls of these noodles ! The portions are tiny;  I finished each bowl in two bites.  If I really tried, I could have gulped the whole thing in one bite.

The portions are actually made intentionally small to see how many bowls you can eat.  Fun, but the workers are going to have a hell of a time washing the bowls if one person eats a minimum of 4 bowls !

The concept is quite cute, eating noodles from a tiny bowl and competing with your friends or family to see who eats noodles from the most bowls.  The only thing though is that the noodles are a bit heavy on MSG and the beef and meat ball could have been better.

More Info

Wheel Noodle Facebook Page
Address : 26 Jalan Market, 30,000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Tues – Sun 8.00 am 2.30 pm, 6 pm – 9 pm.

Cha Po Tion Seafood Restaurant (阿娇海鲜饭店) is located on the main “Seafood Street” in Sekinchan, which we somehow completely missed when we drove along the street because it really just looks like a wooden hut with metal roofs and a fading-away sign board that’s hardly legible.  This restaurant would have been unfated had not been our running group’s suggestion. Be there early or be patient because they prepare food table by table.  It may take a while to be your turn, but once it’s your turn, food are dished out fast.

First up is shark soup (RM 18), a merry party of springy shark slices, bouncy fish balls and tofu in salted vegetable soup slightly neutralized by tomatoes.

Deep-fried calamari (RM 23) is of superb texture, where light batter coats thick, chewy calamari slices that burst with freshness from the sea.

Fish is pan-fried to crisp, I mean thoroughly crisp on every inch you can find on the fish without any corners being burnt, and you can even hear it sizzle open when you sink your chopsticks into them.  With a drizzle of lime juice, it is simple yet sensational where the sour note enhances the freshness of the fish even more.

We can never have too much fish and we double up the joy with yet another fish dish (RM 22), where pan-fried slices with a crisp coat are smothered in fermented bean paste sauce.

Steamed clams are my favorite anytime – steamed in simplicity without any rice wine in its own essence released in the process, topped with ginger slices and deep-fried onions.

Simple fried bitter gourd with egg (RM 10).

And lastly, to be honest – I don’t know what is this dish because it was kind of finished before I got to it, but I do know it’s RM 24.

The bill came up to RM 151, which is only RM 17 per person for the nine of us, totally worth it despite the 1 hour wait !

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Jalan Besar Bagan, Bagan Sekinchan, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor.
Tel : +6016 6761769

Sekinchan is a beach side village blessed with fertile soils where a sea of luxurious paddy field takes your breath away. Its name in Chinese 适耕莊 (pronounced “shi geng zhuang”) is translated directly from the phonetics of Sekinchan yet it couldn’t be more apt because it means “village suitable for farming”, stating out the beauty of Sekinchan with mere three words.  Sekinchan is indeed a land of abundance, eloquently  presented in their tag line – 鱼米之乡(pronounced “yu mi zhi xiang”)，meaning “the land of fish and rice”.      

Sekinchan is an easy 1.5 hours drive from KL and can be enjoyed as a day trip.  It would be a fruitful day with plenty of things to eat, things to see and places to hang out.

1.  Visit the Paddy Fields. Other than an endless carpet of brilliant green, the paddy fields are also the homes of swiflets as many swiflet houses are built in the vicinity of the fields. White birds and dragonflies are also part of the ecosystem.

Address : in the vicinity of Jalan Tali Air.

2.  Visit the Paddy Processing Factory and the Paddy Museum to
understand the complete life cycle of rice planting.  Japanese breed rice is available for purchase at an affordable price.

Address: Lot No. 9990, Jalan Tali Air 5, Ban 2, Selangor, 45400 Sekinchan, Malaysia

3.  Eat Seafood – lots of them.  There are many seafood restaurants dotted on the “Seafood Street”.  I really liked Cha Po Tion and Loong Hua, whereas Bagan Restaurant could have been better.

Click individual links to the restaurant for address.

4.  Snack Away at Pantai Redang Beach – where prawn crackers, fresh fruits and fresh juices prevail.  Still not good enough? Raw oysters should do it.  Do note that this area of the beach is popular and unfortunately not too clean.  However, if you are willing to go beyond this stretch, the next stretch is less visited and much cleaner.

Address : Redang Beach, Jalan Pantai Redang, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia

5.  Make a wish at Pantai Redang Beach by throwing red ribbons onto the tree.  Whether the wish comes true or not, the tree entangled in red ribbons sure provides a gorgeous backdrop for photos.

Address : Redang Beach, Jalan Pantai Redang, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia

6.  Enjoy panoramic views of Pendang Redang Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the white watch tower in Sekin Fisherman Village Hotel & Resort. A fee for entering the tower may be imposed in the future.

Address :  No 358, Jalan Pantai Redang, Bagan Sekinchan, Kampong Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia

7.  Visit the Fisherman’s Wharf – after all, Sekinchan is “the Land of Fish and Rice” and you might be able to catch a fisherman bringing back his harvest from the sea.

Address :  No 358, Jalan Pantai Redang, Bagan Sekinchan, Kampong Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia (opposite Sekin Fisherman Village Hotel & Resort).

8.  Eat giant mangoes that are as long as my forearm.  There is a mango orchard nearby the Paddy Processing Factory open to visitors.  You may purchase these uber-sweet and fleshy mangoes at the orchard or at a small stall that’s next to the Paddy Processing Factory.

9.  Lastly, if you would like to make it more than a day trip, add on a firefly tour in Kuala Selangor the night before you go to Sekinchan.  Kuala Selangor isn’t exactly in Sekinchan but it’s a short 30 minutes drive from Sekinchan.

JW Marriott Hotel’s Shanghai Restaurant (苏浙苑) is a restaurant of grandeur, reliving old splendid Shanghai with red and gold motifs in delicate opulence.  Alongside Shanghainese cuisine, the restaurant also offers dim sum for lunch.

The most memorable dish for this meal is the black truffle seafood noodles, conveniently split into two portions for the two of us (RM 100; the above picture is for one portion). Noodles are chewy, lightly oiled; and the marriage of seafood and thinly sliced truffles are truly an epic combination of jewels from the land and the sea.

The truffle slices have a faint mushroom taste and are slightly damp with an inherent subtle taste of soil.  They remind me of cross sectional images of the brain, which makes them all even more fascinating.

These xiaolongbao are dainty vessels, pocketing the sumptuous meat juices that are almost visible through the soft skin, ready to burst if mishandled (RM 12 for a basket of 4).

“Har Gow” is an inevitable order in any dim sum restaurant we go to (RM 12).

The prawn dumplings (RM 13.20) are enticing with the translucent skin hugging the prawns and bits of greens.  The freshness of the prawns could already be anticipated.

Jelly fish is plain being just seasoned with a bit of salt; yet it is surprisingly refreshing when the simple crunch is paired with unconventional mustard sauce provided at the side (RM 13).

Our two kinds of “chee cheong fun”  – prawn (RM 13) and BBQ pork (RM 12) are smooth and light, at their best when topped with the rich shrimp paste provided.

Ending the meal with two sweet treats, we had “lau sa bao” (RM 14) which has custard-like and grainy yolk fillings.  Duck egg yolks please me when they come in any form though in the context of “lau sa bao”, they are a tad solid to live up the name of “lau sa”, which literally means “flowing sand”.

The sago mango pomelo (RM 13) is chilled, where the lightly viscous mango puree gives off a sweet scent.  The slippery sagos add some fun to chowing down this delightful dessert.

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Address : 183 Jalan Bukit Bintamg, 55100, KL, Malaysia (In Starhill Gallery)
Tel : +603 2715 9000

Lao Mai Zi may seem like your typically Chinese “dai chow” restaurant yet they have a few dishes with a twist that lure patrons for a little something different, such as the smoked duck breast with lychee (RM 25).  The duck is the fattest duck I have had in Malaysia – fat enough to be sent to Beijing’s Quanjude to make a good roast out of it.  Immersed in lychee broth, the hint of lychee sweetness goes oh-so-well with the superbly smoky duck.      

The rice wine egg is another amusing creation (RM 14).  I am sure everyone have had rice wine chicken at some point but rice wine egg is almost unheard of.  Well I suppose if you can add wine to chicken, you should very well be able to do the same to eggs.  It’s really a simple dish cooked with thinly sliced ginger, scrambled eggs and simmered quickly in yellow wine with a bit of sugar, but the outcome is a blissful satisfaction that caught me off guard.

This dish is known as salted egg “tofu” but it is really tofu mixed with fish paste with fish paste being the domineering ingredient.  Anyhow, as long as it has salted egg yolk, I am happy (RM 13).

Stir fried egg  plant is resplendent of colors with purple egg plants in a light batter with basic aromatics of green scallions, red chili, and a dash of salt and pepper (RM 16).  The egg plant is all mushy though the spices didn’t coat on too well.

Stir fried lotus (RM 13).

There’s one more dish which I didn’t take a picture of is the “Chin Cai Steamed Fish”, with “chin cai” meaning “anything goes” (RM 22).  The fish used is tilapia and steamed to tender.  Indeed I couldn’t really quite categorize it as Teow Chew steam, or plain steam because it has a bit of everything – ginger, scallion, rice wine, soy sauce, bean paste – I guess that’s where it got its name from!

You will be able to see the signboard of Lao Ma Zi Restaurant on Jalan Ipoh, but you’ll have turn into the backlane to look for the entrance which is peculiarly located at the back of the building.

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Address : 726 Wisma Yoon Cheng (Basement), 4 1/2 Miles Jalan Ipoh, KL.

The Ming Room serves delectable dim sum dishes that test patrons tenacity and patience especially on weekends, and I see many patrons are accepting the challenge, waiting as-a-matter-of-fact-ly for an empty table.  If you would like to eat at The Ming Room during weekends, it is a must that you make a reservation or be prepared to wait.  We were told even if we made a reservation, we might still need to wait.      

So after 2 attempts, we finally had a chance to eat at the restaurant.  We made a reservation a day in advance, waited for our turn and witnessed a bit of chaos with the constant influx of patrons and the speedy clearing of the tables.

It was worth the wait as some of their dishes are superb.  Char siew pork is irresistible because the meat is mostly lean with just a bit of fat and lightly charred with an even coating of sticky sweet soy sauce.

Roast pork is an unforgettable dish that I am willing to sacrifice my diet plans for.  Diced longitudinally and uniformly, this roast pork is a harmonious balance of crunchy skin, tender fat and juicy meat.  The skin is porous and so crunchy it’s almost like eating cookie.

The shrimp dumplings have a substantial amount of spinach that you could savor, not just for decoration purpose in most dumplings.

The glutinous rice is another one of my favorite – wrapped in lotus leaf in a squarish parcel with egg yolk, Chinese sausage, chestnut and pork that has some of its fats almost in melting stage seeping their way through the glutinous rice.  It’s quite a big parcel, probably three times the size of the usual “lo mai  gai”.

These fried yam balls are not oily at all and have a light coating, encasing a soft yam layer and a pinch of meat filling.

The fish cake is Thai-cuisine-inspired with a whiff of lemon grass and a bit of chili.

The fishballs are a bit different from the usual one with some black, thread-like pieces – I am guessing it’s from yam but I couldn’t quite discern any yam flavors.

Chee cheong fun with prawn is flawless, especially when topped with this sumptuous shrimp paste.

The fried radish cake is hearty and gorgeously presented where the cake is charred lightly, accompanied with yellow eggs, white bean sprouts, green scallions and red chili flakes – although the texture of the cake is too mushy and not too distinctive.

Here are two more dishes – “har gow” and dumplings with shark-fin-look-alikes, but pictures only as I didn’t get to try them.  6 people and 3 pieces – something’s gotta give.

More Info
The Ming Room Official Website
Address: 3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Bukit Bandaraya, 59000 KL
Tel: 03 – 2284 8822

Opening Hours :
Mondays to Fridays 11.00 am – 3.00 pm, 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm

The annual Food Festival in Macau draws more crowd than ever, celebrating the diversity of food in Macau.  It gets even better than that because international restaurateurs are invited to participate in this event, presenting authentic flavors from their home countries.  Last year, it was restaurateurs from Thailand and this year, it’s restaurateurs from Kasai of Japan.      

 
The Food Festival takes place just beneath the enchanting Macau Tower, with hundreds of eateries at your disposal, including many popular restaurants, local “must-eats” and restaurants from posh hotels, all conveniently gathered at one location for you to embark on a gastronomical journey.

To start off with a refreshing drink, we had Kirin beer which is not your typical beer as it is “frozen” Kirin beer.  The beer was of course superbly cold with the white foams all mushy and had the texture of slurpee.

The glutinous rice from Li Jing Xuan of Riviera Hotel became a famous dish when the Chief Executive of Macau requested for this dish – also referred to Chief Executive’s glutinous rice.

The salted fish buns were fluffy with the fusing flavors of salted fish and minced meat.

We tried the trio of chicken, noodles and beef slices from Old Sze Chuan Restaurant – all smothered with numbing and spicy flavors of Sze Chuan.

The skewered mutton was just as fiery.

This Shanghainese restaurant has an amusing name that’s really easy to remember – it’s called “Four Five Six Shanghainese Restaurant” – popular for xiaolongbao.  The xiaolongbao was a bit cold by the time I got to try it because we had to buy it from the stall and walk some distance back to our table, but nonetheless filled with juicy essence from the meat.

For this year’s Food Festival, there is a whole section dedicated to restaurateurs from Kansai of Japan.  With the typical Japanese fish market, the smell of grilled seafood that permeates the air and Japanese pop songs in the background, this section is as Japanese as it can get.

We were spoiled for choices with big, fat and juicy crab legs,

succulent Wagyu beef,

lightly charred seafood, and many more items such as sushi and ramen.

Here is our fantastic dinner spread!

As for dessert, we picked two traditional Macanese desserts – the serradura and the agar agar.

Serradura is also known as “saw dust pudding” and an absolute must-try when you are in Macau.  It is like an upside down cheese cake – with the thinly-shaven cookie crumbs (hence the name “saw dust”) generously sprinkled on top of the pudding instead of compressed at the bottom of the cake.  The pudding is smooth, intensely milky and comes in various flavors like strawberry chestnut. While the cake is commonly seen in Macau, the Serrdura Cafe specializes in this dessert.

The agar agar / ice cream store “Mok Yee kei” has some 80 years of history, with the original store located on Rue do Cunha in Taipa.  We tried two flavors of agar agar – egg white and mango – both with a crumbly texture and feathery light flavor.

On top of trying all kinds of food at the festival, many classic Chinese bakery stores have their booths there – such as Yeng Kei, Koi Kee and Choi Heong Yuen.  It’s the best place to make a comparison, whether it’s in terms of price or flavor.


And lastly, the Macau Food Festival serves a wealth of food  – many which we had no more stomach for, including Indian, Thai, Portugese and South American.  We spent one night at the festival and it was definitely not enough to savor everything so it might be a good idea to be there for two nights or more !

**This post is written in conjunction with FAM trip provided by the Macau Government Tourist Office.

More Info
Macau Food Festival Facebook Page
The event is held annually in November.

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The newly opened Chang Jiang White Coffee Cafe off Jalan Gopeng brings us back to the olden days.  Marbled table tops, giant mirrors and old fashioned panel windows reminisce the typical kopitiam, but at the same time, the cafe is demurely fashionable with Tiffany blue chairs and pink window frames.   The cafe is more than appearance of looking old as there is indeed history with Chang Jiang White Coffee – whereby the Kong family came from China 3 generations ago, landed in Ipoh and started off their business with wantan mee and white coffee  


The old machines that once roasted coffee are displayed at the cafe garden, now serving as only memorabilia as coffee is no longer manually roasted and the task has been overtaken by modern machines.

This particular registration form caught my attention as it says “Republic of China Overseas Chinese Registration Form” – Republic of China (Taiwan) being where I am from.  The registration form was issued in the 1920’s so that’s almost a century old.

This was how business was done in the old days – where rice was purchased by merchants that hold a license.

All things old are displayed at various corners in the cafe – huge abacus, rusty oil lamp, out-dated radio and old-fashioned food carriers.

I had two coffees – the white coffee with milk ( RM 4.20) had a strong scent of charcoal while the white coffee (kosong) (RM 3.50) had an even more powerful charred scent and strangely had a subtle herbal flavor.

Chang Jiang Signature Noodles (RM 8.90) was a feast with substantial toppings on wantan mee including tenderly braised chicken feet, egg, tofu, vegetable, minced chicken with a sprinkle of deep-fried onions.

The meal was simple, given that it’s just really wantan mee and coffee, yet not so simple because of the variety and the abundance of the ingredients used.

If you love the coffee, coffee sachets are available for purchase in the room adjacent to the dining area.

Other items on the menu include snacks such as kaya toast, half-boiled eggs, braised eggs and a rice dish that uses similar toppings as the signature noodles.  Food ranges from RM 5 to RM 9, while drinks and coffee range from RM 3.50 to RM 5.80.

More Info : Pork Free
Chang Jiang White Coffee Facebook
Address: 7, Jalan Windsor, 30250, Ipoh, Perak
Business hour: Daily 9a.m. – 6p.m.

Getting there : Start on Jalan Gopeng, with Impiana Hotel on your right hand side.  The trees on the main road are numbered, when you see a tree numbered with 22, turn left and that is where Chang Jiang Coffee is.

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I’ve had the chance to try the contemporary Chinese Restaurant – Le Chinois in Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 where innovative dim sum is delicately prepared, and classic Chinese dishes come with a twist.       

Le Chinois is sophisticated in red with both common dining area and private dining rooms available.  The private rooms get a panoramic view of Macau’s urban sprawl as well.  We’ve had too many dishes to sample so I am going to start with my top 5 favorite dishes.

1. Kungfu Soup – not the literal meaning of martial arts kungfu, but the other meaning of having put in a painstaking amount of effort into the preparation process – evident in this classic Chinese lotus soup in a dainty teapot.  The key ingredient is the abundance of dried scallops used, making this soup unbelievably sweeter than the average soup.  The teapot keeps the soup hot throughout the meal and drinking out of the tea cup allows you to savor the soup bit by bit.

2.  Braised Winter Melon with Salted Vegetables – this cheeky dish that disguises as the classic braised pork dish is in fact winter melon – refreshingly light, braised to perfect tenderness almost similar to that of meat.

3.  Scallop Siew Mai (MOP 36) – siew mai has never really been my “must-order” item when I eat dim sum.  But when topped with an inviting piece of scallop on top, I am all in for it.  The thoughtful oiled slices of cucumber that cushion the siew mai prevents the awkward wrestle between your chopsticks and the white paper that tends to stick to dim sum.  The cucumber slices are also present in the other dim sum to come.

4.  Crispy Carrot Shaped Chicken Roll (MOP 38) – Shaped liked carrot with Italian parsley disguised as carrot leaves, the rolls have an intriguing mix of flavor & texture.  The orange part is sweet and starchy with a crisp outer layer, encasing a filling of savory minced meat.

5.  Mango Dessert with Birds’ Nest (MOP 36) – the intoxicating scent of mango is to die for and I could die again for the translucent shreds of birds’ nests that adorn the pudding.

6.  Roast Chicken is a typical Chinese dish quite commonly found in Chinese restaurants.  The paper-thin and ultra crisp chicken skin is what makes this one different.

7.  Char Siew & Roast Duck Combo – another beautiful dish with just an adequate amount of grease to make the dish appear all glossy.

8.  Fresh Bamboo Shoots Roll (MOP 28) – a classic dim sum with a twist, where it gets dipped into the superior broth provided for extra flavor.

9.  Xiaolongbao (MOP 38) &  10.  Prawn Dumplings (MOP 38) – always a pleaser.

10. Chee Cheong Fun (MOP 38) – I didn’t get to try this dish actually as there were too many!  But my companions did mention it was silky-smooth.

11. Spring Roll with Kraft Sauce (MOP 38)- an exquisite dish that amazes me with the sound of flawless crackling.

12.  Simple Vegetable Dish (MOP 28).

A few items are not indicated with price as they are off the dim sum menu, but perhaps served at dinner.  Do inquire with Le Chinois if those are the dishes you are interested in.

**This post is written in conjunction with FAM Trip provided by Macau Government Tourist Office.

More Info
Le Chinois Official Website
Address : Rua do V isconde Paco de Arcos, Macao
Tel : +853 8861 0016

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O Cafe (2号小厨) is located in Canning Garden, featuring Hakka cuisine that has captured our hearts.  It has a signboard, but not exactly strategically placed as it is placed on the floor.  The only thing prominent about the cafe is the big “2” on the facade, which would be the best thing to note if you are looking for the cafe. 

The cafe is delightful in sunny colors while old match boxes and paper baskets exude a hint of nostalgia.

I used to make these paper baskets when I was like 8 years old ! Not sure if people still make these anymore !

The cuisine is full of warmth; prepared with affection and somewhat old fashioned too. Everything plays a prominent role in this chicken rice wine mee sua – the generous splash of rice wine, the crisp wood ear fungus, the punchy ginger, the succulent chicken, the mee sua mopping up the soup and with a dash of sweetness, it’s fantastic and full of character (RM 14.90).

The bowlful of braised pork in crimson red is luscious and paired with thinly shredded wood ear fungus to create a texture contrast.

The vegetarian curry is light on the flavor of curry and has a heavy dose of santan, which we not only ate everything but slurped everything too (RM 8.90).

Floral tea at RM 4.50.

Other items on the menu include stir-fry noodles, braised tofu + egg, steamed pomfret, three cups chicken, vegetables and more.

More Info : Non Halal
O Cafe Facebook
Address : No 2, Jalan Raja Kam, canning garden, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 8 pm.

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Cafe De Casalingo is a bit in the middle of nowhere.  If you are on the way to KL via the Simpang Pulai toll, the Cafe might be a good pit stop as it’s on the way.  Precisely that too, the cafe offers some of the most affordable dishes in town, with set lunches in the range of RM 14.90 – RM 16.90, inclusive of starter, main course and a drink.  In fact, nothing is over RM 20 here.

Pork chop is one of the easiest thing to make and it would easily please anyone as it is comfort food.  Surprisingly it’s not present in most of the cafes in Ipoh.  Now I’ve found it at De Casalingo, I know where to go when I have craving for pork chop ! The three slices of pork chops are pan-fried, drizzled with an onion-based red wine sauce and accompanied by buttery mashed potatoes, a small salad and fruits (RM 14.90).

The hot chocolate is so-so though (RM 5.90).

Other items on De Casalingo’s menu include beer, snacks, spaghetti, panini, mini burgers and a good range of charcoal burgers with fish, chicken, bacon or pork chop to choose from.  Items like grilled chicken, lamb chop are available in both East and West style – either with mashed potatoes or with rice.

More Info : Non Halal
De Casalingo Facebook
Address : 10 Lebuh Papangan Siber 2, Bandar Cyber Ipoh
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.  Closed on Thursdays.

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Vegan Life Restaurant in Ipoh Garden advocates for not just only vegetarian, but also healthy eating using less oil, less salt and less sugar.  The interior is literally green too and resonates with the ideology.  I was dumbfounded when I was looking through the menu because everything looks so good, so natural and I had a hard time choosing – should I take the mee hoon made with brown rice? Or the konjac/konnyaku rice with minimal calories? Or the 10 grain porridge which really should be the way to obtain your essential nutrients ? Or the vegetarian fish topped with herbal toona sinensis sauce – a sauce that’s popular in Taiwan but not too commonly seen in Malaysia ?

After all that pondering, I went with the vegan tomato seaweed porridge with 10 grains, which came piping hot in a claypot (RM 7.99).  At first glace, the unexpected reddish color surprised me because I was expecting something white as usual.  One sip of the porridge solves the mystery as the red color comes from the copious amount of tomatoes used, stewed to mushy, and rendering the natural sweetness of the fruit into the porridge.

The porridge is textured with different grains such as red beans, barley and brown rice.  And with plenty of mushrooms, seaweed and goji berries, the porridge is a hearty meal bursting with wholesome flavors.

Vegan Life Restaurant serves  a good variety of both Asian and Western food, many in the range of RM 10 or less.  I am definitely going to come back here again

More Info : Vegetarian
Vegan Life Ipoh Facebook
Address :  25 Jalan Medan Ipoh 7, Bandar Medan Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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The convivial Cafe de Flore serveing mouth-watering Hakka cuisine is spicing up Canning Garden’s neighborhood with its glittering lights. Not too much resemblance with the famed Cafe de Flore in Paris, but it’s a pretty name to turn heads in Ipoh.  

The cafe is set up in a single storey bungalow with a homey ambiance it was more like visiting a friend’s house instead of a cafe.  The porch definitely looks like the place to chill over a cuppa.

The cafe is run by two friendly sisters who also have an obvious passion for fashion, so you not only get a taste of Hakka cuisine but a taste of fashion too.

I took the set meal which consists of braised pork + soup + floral tea (RM 19.90).  The floral tea has a generous mix of few types of flowers with lavender being the dominant flavor, while the others I am just going to call them yellow flowers and red flowers (saffron perhaps?)

Braised pork is a classic dish that pretty much any Chinese household would have made this with their own interpretations and variations.  At Cafe de Flore – the dish is cooked with seaweed which is a nice touch, making the sauce a tad gooey with flavors from the sea.   A spoonful of vegetables would make this a smashing set.

Pretty in rose, the rossell tea (RM 5.90) in crimson red tastes rather similar to Ribena and at the same time it brings back memories of Cameron Highlands because the rossell flower is commonly seen there usually in the form of pickles.

There weren’t a lot of choices for foor on that day – Hakka style braised pork and chicken curry only, but I think they have a few more items on the menu by now such as vinegar pork knuckle, lotus soup, pork chop and pork belly + yam.

More Info : Non Halal
Cafe de Flore Facebook
Address: 14 Jalan Canning Estate Canning Garden, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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While the concept of “the older the better, the shabbier the better” has inspired many cafes in the old town of Ipoh and created a wave among Ipohans, STG Boutique Cafe has done just the opposite, refurbishing an old colonial building to its majestic former glory while infusing a contemporary charm.  The results? Just as stunning. 

There are two entrances to the building, one of which will welcome you to the lobby with a bouquet of gorgeous flowers against a floor of whimsical tiles.

The other will take you directly to the dining area composed of a cool palette in shades of blue and grey.

For starters, we had wild mushroom soup where the texture of itsy-bitsy mushroom bits are tantalizing.  The soup is RM 13 a la carte, but if you are dining at the cafe from Monday – Friday 12 pm – 2 pm, there’s a lunch promotion that if you just add RM 2 on top of your main course, the soup is yours with an ice/hot lemon tea.

The “Meat” section on the menu is stated with “from Australia only”, an assurance to the quality of meat you will be receiving.  I went with the Paprika Lamb Rack (RM 68) and no regrets.  The lamb is grilled to medium well, leaving the center of the lamb with a dash of pink.  Dab it with the medium-bodied, savory Rosemary sauce and the succulent meat is at its supremacy.  The lamb can be cooked to your specification if you would like it to be more rare.

The majority of food on the menu is Western with chef-recommended dishes such as Tea Smoked Chicken Whole Leg, French Duck Confit, Tenderloin Steak and Lamb Sandwich (in the range of RM 20 – RM 68).  There’s also a selection of local delights, in which we picked the Nasi Lemak Ala Kampung (RM 25).  You’ll never go wrong with this Malaysian national dish.

STG Boutique Cafe’s version includes curried crispy chicken, crunchy anchovies, onion sambal with a hint of sweetness, and the usuals of of egg and peanuts.

The cafe serves an extensive range of Sabah teas from the highlands of Borneo.  The teas are pesticide free and brewed with Spritzer mineral water.

Our  teh tarik (RM 8)  arrived with an unfamiliar color that’s much lighter than the ones that we are used too, but the flavor is big and infused with an uncommon ingredient of pandan.  Other ingredients you may choose to add to your teh tarik include cinnamon, lemongrass, wild mint and ginger.

The Angel’s Kiss (RM 16) is refreshing with the scent of papayas, pineapple, strawberry and rose and well balanced with Sabah tea where all the elements stood out enough for you to have a taste of everything without being overwhelmed by a particular flavor.  You will mostly likely to ask the waiter to “add water” for a second round of tea because the tea is so good, but only to find out that there are no tea leaves or tea bags in the pot, the reason being that the tea is brewed to its optimal condition before serving and any variables is taken out of the equation so you won’t be drinking tea that’s underbrewed, or overbrewed, but perfectly brewed.

Cute tea hampers are available too !

The chocolate Lava Cake (RM 15) takes a prep time of 15 minutes, but every minute of it is worth the wait.  The sight of chocolate lava oozing out of the warm cake is simply irresistible, not to mention that you get to pair with chocolate-drizzled vanilla ice cream.

The alcohol-laced tiramisu (RM 13) could possibly be one of the best in town with the bottom layer sponge cake soaking up the Kahlua, followed by mascarpone and a luscious layer of cocoa powder.  There’s a 50 % cake promotion too for Monday – Friday 3 pm to 6 pm with every order of tea or coffee.

The upstairs section of the cafe caters to private events from 8 to 80 pax.

The bouquet at the entrance now viewed from above is still as beautiful !

This is one of the three private rooms for 8 – 12 pax.

For bigger events, the seemingly infinite green room with a wall of mirrors and the exquisite red room are available.

**This post is brought to you by STG Boutique Cafe.

More Info : Pork Free
STG Boutique Cafe Facebook
Address : 20 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am to 11 pm

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新年新气象，也多了更多的新cafe可造访。 去年我写了34 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh, 我觉得34间咖啡屋对怡保来说似乎足够了，应该不会再开太多间了，结果却令人大跌眼镜的在2014年又开了最少40间。  2014年的cafe仍然是花样百出，精品，浪漫，DIY, 复古 等等； 应有尽有的同时，也多了许多回归简约， 少了铺张，价钱可爱点的cafe。 食物方面的变化不大，有几间cafe有亮眼的表现，不过大多数是猜得出的意大利面，汉堡，三明治之类的。 一眼望去如果不知道点什么的话，可以询问有没有招牌菜，通常会有意料不到的惊喜。

这篇攻略秘籍分成三部曲. （英文版可参考这里 –> 81 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh).
第一步曲 ： 39 间 2014 年最新最潮cafe。 (2015年的也有写到几间).
第二部曲 ： 8间2013年或更早的cafe。 （有几间是我miss掉，有几间是读者推荐的）
弟三部曲 ： 原版34 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh索引。
所有的cafe加起来有惊人的81间 ！

顺道分享两个瞎拼的好地方Queena Lingerie & Pantyhose （在怡保百利广场）及 Queena Quilt Shop （怡保百利广场最顶楼那间，不要跑错哦，Mydin Meru, Mydin Gopeng)。  Queena Lingerie & Pantyhose 的丝袜，裤袜，造型袜，竹炭袜，学生袜，童袜都是由台湾直接进口，Quilts （缝线被）也是100% 纯棉，有空去逛逛吧 ！全部是自己进口所以价钱也很可爱，全城最抵买:)

Happy Cafe Hunting and Happy Shopping

第一部曲： 2014/2015 之最新最潮Cafe

1.  Ami Domicile

极简主义的Ami Domicile没有太多的装饰，食物成焦点。 点了白酒培根意大利面，迎面扑鼻而来的是培根的香气；菇类，火腿配上浓稠度适中的意式白酱再淋上橄榄油，是不错的一餐。  我也很喜欢这里很有质感的餐具，厚实流线型的刀叉握在手里，立马UP了用餐体验。每人预估消费为 RM20 – RM30.

More Info : Non Halal
Ami Domicile Facebook Page
Address : Block C C-G-6, Soho Ipoh Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Closed on Tuesdays.

2.  Basileuo Salad Café

一天到晚担心身材的童鞋们有福了， 因为来到了以沙拉作为主打的Basileuo Salad Café, 这里以少盐，少油，及天然食材为宗旨， 再怎么吃都吃不胖。 多达近50种沙拉食材选择， 你可以随心所欲的搭配， 或者可以让厨师做主，来点不一样的惊喜。 除了沙拉之外， 三明治，意大利面，汤等， 也都是以健康到不行的方式料理。 推荐菜为中西合璧的薰三文鱼帕尼尼 （Panini）。每人预估消费为 RM20 – RM30.

More Info : Pork Free
Basileuo Salad Facebook
Address : 3, Persiaran Greentown 5, Greentown Business Centre, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Tues – Sun 11 am – 11 pm.

3.  Café 1961

一踏进 Café 1961，天马行空的粉笔彩绘散发着一股活力十足的艺术风。  黑墙上画的孔雀，独角兽及羊咩咩等等，很适合做自拍的背景哦。 这里的的菜色属于吃得好又吃得饱； 有得吃又有得拍，是逛café首选。 葡萄牙焗烤饭有日式咖喱饭的感觉，不过Café 1961 的版本略带黄姜味。  起司满满的覆盖在鲜嫩的鸡肉及炒的蛋香十足的炒饭上， 吃起来很过瘾。  以咖啡杯盛的蘑菇汤及鸡扒也是一流。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25

More Info : Non Halal
Cafe 1961 Facebook
Address: 35, Medan Stesen 19, Station 18, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 10.30 am – 5 pm.

4.  Café De Eight

  
八号咖啡洞弥漫着文艺气息。  斑驳的墙壁挂满了经典电影海报而阿甘正传的壁画令人发出会心一笑。 这里的猪肉汉堡乍看之下长得有点像肯得鸡的炸鸡，其实只是外表炸的酥酥脆脆，锁住多汁的内馅；再加上秘密武器- 猪油渣， 这里的汉堡配上无酒精鸡尾酒值得一试 。  另外， 八号咖啡洞还有额外特别服务 – 帮你寄明信片给未来的自己。  明信片只要投入墙上花花绿绿的口袋就可以啦。 每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM25

Non – Halal
Cafe de Eight Facebook
Address : No 8., Jalan Koo Chong Kong, Ipoh, Perak.
Tel : +605 241 2758
Opening Hours : Mon – Wed, Fri 10 am – 7 pm (closed on Thursdays), Sat- Sun 8.30 am – 6pm.

5.  Café De Flore

Café De Flore 如果翻译成中文会有个很好听的名字- 花妍咖啡屋。 在这里吃东西应该是更有去朋友家吃饭的感觉，因为这间咖啡屋就真的是东主的家呀。在门廊下聊家常，吃客家菜，喝花茶也挺惬意的。 卤猪肉加了海带下去卤，别有一番海洋风味。混合花茶喝得出是以薰衣草为主，而洛神花茶则勾起了对金马伦的回忆。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25。

More Info : Non Halal
Cafe de Flore Facebook
Address: 14 Jalan Canning Estate Canning Garden, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

6.  Chang Jiang White Coffee Cafe

长江白kopi茶铺走的是怀旧风格 – 大理石桌面，巨大朴实的镜面及 老旧的窗户似乎诉说着上个世纪的故事。 配上蒂芬妮蓝色的椅子和 淡粉色窗框，怀旧风格多了些许的浪漫。  招牌金丝面用料包括了清菜，肉碎及卤的入味的鸡爪， 豆腐， 蛋等等， 让这份看似简单的云吞面瞬间升华为不平凡的平民美食。  这里的白咖啡除了有浓郁的炭香之外， 还带了点奇特的中药味， 不过这中药味可是要喝“kosong” 的才喝的出来哦。  每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM15。

More Info : Pork Free
Chang Jiang White Coffee Facebook
Address: 7, Jalan Windsor, 30250, Ipoh, Perak
Business hour: Daily 9a.m. – 6p.m.

7.  Chokodok Reggae House

  
这间慵懒的雷鬼风格咖啡屋兼背包客民宿以代表性的绿色， 黄色及红色成了修罗街上的抢眼建筑物。  既然是以雷鬼为主题， 肯定少不了教父级的鮑勃·馬利 （Bob Marley） 相关点缀。连员工似乎也多了一份轻松自在的态度。 这里以马来餐和西餐为主， 主食包括了 马来炒饭， 辣死你妈， 汉堡， 鸡扒等等，价钱合理。  每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM25.

More Info： Halal.
Address : Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours :   Daily 5.30 pm to 12 am.

8.  Classix 253


外表朴实的 Classix 253 没有显眼的招牌， 靠着外面搭起来的蓝色帐篷隐约看得出是间餐厅。 走进去才发现原来是带有古董魅力的café； 大大片的黑版也提供给顾客随意涂鸦。因为有着宇宙无敌超值套餐的加持 （RM 5.50 – RM 6.50， 限50人），这里最忙的时刻是下午五点到七点。就算没有特价，这里的东西还是很超值， 不过东西并不是现点现煮的就是了，应该是预先准备好的。每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM15.

More Info : Halal
Classix 253 Facebook
Address : 6C, Jalan Ghazali Jawi, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 5 pm – 1 am

9.  Coffee Tag

“Tag” (#)真的是无所不在， 连咖啡也要来TAG 一脚。  大型的“#”标志及黑黄高对比的外观， 配上轻工业风的路线及挑高天花板，很适合年轻族群。  这里的咖啡除了常见的拿铁，卡布其诺等等， 另有榴莲和Nuttela 榛果巧克力酱口味的特调咖啡。既然有了咖啡，自然是少不了 马芬蛋糕，提拉米苏及轻食小点 等等的踪影。每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM25.

More Info : Pork Free
Coffee Tag Facebook
Address : Lot 5G, Ipoh Garden Plaza, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Utara, Taman Ipoh Selatan, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 10 am – 6pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

10.  Coffeeright Place

以一副纽约天际线的巨大黑白海报作为中心装饰， Coffeeright Place的黑胡椒炬饭实在是我的菜。 起司以铺天盖地的方式融在炒饭及黑胡椒猪肉片上， 令我欲罢不能。  价钱上来说可以算小贵， 不过分量倒是给的很充足， 至少我可以不用另点一道甜点来填补吃不饱的空虚感。  （我瞄了一下隔壁桌的鱼排， 看起来也是货真价实的分量！）每人预估消费为RM 15 – RM 30.

More Info: Non Halal.
Coffeeright Place Facebook
Address : 35 Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Daily 9.30 am – 9.30 pm.

11.  D Espresso Café

D Espresso Café 算是蛮低调的一间咖啡屋。 简单的蓝色招牌及小面积的窗户让人看不太出葫芦里卖的是什么药。 但是， 当你推门而入时， 这间标榜现点现煮的咖啡厅有点令人觉得时光倒流， 回到了柑榜式的乡下，连不知从哪里拆来的巴士座椅都派上用场了。  那天我想吃的几样菜 – 猪肉千层面及“bloody duck” （什么东东来的？） 都卖完了， 点了一道烤鱼，少油少盐了一点倒也吃得健康，可以再挤个柠檬汁会更鲜。每人预估消费为RM15 – RM 25.

More Info : Non Halal.
D Espresso Cafe Facebook
Address : 102 Pengkalan Barat 32, Ipoh, Perak (Station 18).
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 8pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

12.  D Fusion Café

D Fusion Café 除了常见的西餐之外，也有提供罕见的日式简餐， 如日式咖喱饭， 拉面，铁板烧等。 通常日式料理给人的印象就是所费不菲， 不过D Fusion 以其将咖啡屋的结合， 日式简餐的价钱似乎也变的可爱一点。 毕竟一碗居然有干贝的海鲜拉面才RM11.90，打着灯笼也找不着了。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM20

More Info : Pork Free
D Fusion Facebook
Address : 17 Jalan Medan Ipoh 5, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 12 am

13.  De Casalingo

De Casalingo 位在往Simpang Pulai 收费站的路上, 可能因为位置不在黄金地段，所以价格上也显得相对的可爱。猪扒其实是容易准备，顾客也爱的基本款，不过在怡保却比较少见，现在可以在主色系是甜美桃红的De Casalingo吃到啦！这里另有提供啤酒哦。每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM20

More Info : Non Halal
De Casalingo Facebook
Address : 10 Lebuh Papangan Siber 2, Bandar Cyber Ipoh
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.  Closed on Thursdays.

14. De Dine

De Dine 可能其貌不扬，不过它的烤虾意大利面是我在怡保吃过最令人惊艳的意大利面，足可跟名厨餐厅媲美了。鲜嫩的虾子烤到微焦，而这些许的微焦味也融入了以鲜虾熬成的暗橘色酱汁里，让每一口都回味无穷。其他的餐点也都料理到位，最令人上瘾的却是细致香滑的马铃薯泥；我的大脑告诉我是碳化合物不要吃太多，手脚却不听使唤的一口又一口的送入嘴里。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25.

More Info : Pork Free
De Dine Facebook
Address : No. 24, Jalan Medan Ipoh 3, Bandar Baru Medan, 31400, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 3 pm.  5 pm – 10 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

15. Ficca’s Café

简洁灰色系的Ficca’s Café 充满着轻松自在的格调。应有尽有的咖啡如平衡咖啡（称它为翘翘板咖啡应该也很贴切！）， 酒精咖啡，土耳其咖啡等等又让 嗜咖啡如命的同好多了一处溜达的好去处。跷跷板咖啡结合了卓越的科技及优美的流线设计，整个过程像是在看一场精彩的表演。  食物上的选择则暂时不多。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25.

More Info : Non Halal
Ficca’s Cafe Facebook
Address : 15, Jalan Bharu, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am to 11 pm

16.  Food and Desire

爱吃猪肉的朋友们现在又多了Food & Desire可以去。 除此之外，这里的食物有创意如肉碎薯条， “麦片杀手”（cereal killer）及巧克力火锅等等。 中东风味的阿拉丁神灯“魔法地毯”以小片印度饼为“地毯”搭上外皮微焦的三色甜椒及鲜嫩鸡腿肉很开胃。 饭后甜点就来个来自纽西兰饕客级的Kapiti冰淇淋， 随便点个口味都很好吃。每人预估消费为 RM30 – RM45.

More Info : Non Halal
Food & Desire Facebook
Address : 18 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 9 pm.

17.  Foods Project Café

在Foods Project Café ，许多栈板及零碎的木片都被东主的巧手制成桌椅。 冷色系的蓝色色调及暖色系的咖啡色有互补作用，让空间适度的热络。 餐点包括了马来餐及西餐，甜甜辣l辣的Mee Rebus 是东主的母亲做的哦。 当天许多糕饼类的都卖完了 – 下次有机会的话会去尝试较不一样的甜点如帕夫洛娃（Pavlova）及峇迪蛋糕 （batik cake）。  每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM20.

More Info : Halal
Foods Project Cafe Facebook
Address :No. 1, Jalan SCI 1/7, Sunway City, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 4 pm to 12 am.  Closed on Mondays

18.  Green Hill Café

Green Hill Café 不花俏，不做作，东西很实在； 这里的早餐套餐可以说是全城最抵食。一个帕尼尼三明治加黑咖啡RM10有找。 帕尼尼有比一般的大片比一般的也薄，却也因如此压烤出来之后外皮是脆的， 热烘烘的握在手里吃也挺享受的。 薰鲑鱼咸派够鲑鱼，够薰味，够意式香料，是佳作。每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM15.

More Info: Pork Free
Green Hill Cafe & Smoothies Bistro Facebook
Address: Persiaran Green Hill, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 8 am to 6 pm

19.  Gomok

Gomok听起来跟马来文“gemuk” （胖的意思）很像, 又很刚好的是Gomok的吉祥物是个打着领带的小胖弟， 不会是东西太好吃了吃了肯定会变胖的意思吧？ 不管会不会变胖， 主打马来餐及西餐的Gomok，东西真的不错吃， 分量够大也很超值。 爱吃肉的朋友如果点了有牛肉，羊肉，热狗的Gomok Basket 会吃到眉开眼笑 （店家像饱死人不偿命似的，热狗，羊肉里还有起司）。  其实， 我光看着坐我隔壁桌的老兄嗑着200 g的巨无霸汉堡， 我也饱了。。。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM40.

More Info : Halal
Gomok Facebook
Address : No 1., Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 5.30 pm – 1 am.

20.  Hobo @ Ganlee & Co

   
走进了Hobo@ Ganlee & Co, Instagram 应该会一发不可收拾的咔嚓咔嚓的响个不停照着墙上讨喜的2D折纸恐龙或者是躲在枯树上的比诺奇偶。 老旧的铜制饼干桶，剩下一片的门板，甚至连枯树也被赋予了新的生命。 松饼，法式土司及咖啡是这里的主打。  推荐透彻心扉的冰咖啡及浓郁的薄荷巧克力，松饼（waffles）则有待加强。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25.

More Info: Halal
Address : 146 Brewster Road, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 6 pm – 1 am.

21.  Ketps Café

Ketps 是怡保独一无二以玩转咖啡及3D咖啡为主打的咖啡厅。  特别的是，你可以以牙签点上巧克力酱做笔，在咖啡上写字或作画。  喝咖啡喝惯了， 第一次以“玩咖啡”的方式来喝。3D泡泡猪，3D泡泡河马更是人见人爱。  不过，这里的甜点口味新尝试如花生配上芒果对我来说不太协调， 我更爱经典款如提拉米苏。 Ketps只有供应咖啡加甜点，适合来喝下午茶。不好意思，我画的好像不太好看。。。每人预估消费为 RM20 – RM25.

More Info:  Pork Free (some desserts contain alcohol)
Ketps Cafe Facebook
Address : No. 22-22a, Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, Ipoh 31400, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : Mon – Thurs 3pm – 12 am.  Fri, Sat 1pm – 1am.  Sun 1pm – 11 pm.

22. LC n LY Café

LC n LY 位於华林市（Falim）的轻工业区附近。  这里没有游客，没有旧街场的热闹， 相对的是，食物价格是以怡保人熟悉的标准来定价。  LC n LY有点回归淳朴的风格，  因为菜单上看到的是茶城厅式的中西料理，平价或高档料理任君选择， 是在这许多特色西式咖啡厅流行起来之前， 为怡保最普遍的菜单。  大大杯，暖暖的咖啡捧在手心里很幸福； 少见的酒精咖啡也很迷人。  每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM70。

More Info : Non Halal
Address : 15 Persiaran Menglembu Suria, Pusat Perniagaan Mengleumbu Suria, 30200 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Closed on Wednesdays.  Other days 11.45 am – 3pm, 5.30 pm – 10 pm.

23. Memoirs Café

  
Memoirs Café 墙上画的不是最in的冰雪奇缘里的爱莎与安娜或是神偷奶爸里的小黄人， 而是80，90 年代的经典人物小叮当，忍者龟，霹雳猫及超级玛丽等等。这里的甜点有Haggen Dazs 冰淇淋， 冰淇淋三明治， 及巧克力棒棒糖；最爱的是冰冰，松软的巧克力棒棒糖，一口吃的尺寸可以解一解想吃甜食的嘴馋刚刚好。 餐点并无太多惊喜，是预料中的三明治，意大利面等等。

More Info : Non Halal
Memoirs Cafe Facebook
Address : No 6, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Medan Ipoh Bistari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11 am – 9 pm.  Closed on Mondays

24. Milk House Café

不用看咖啡厅的店名光是看长廊前面的乳牛雕像应该就可以猜得出这间 Milk House Cafe 是以牛奶为主打的咖啡厅。 不说你不知道， 合丰有乳牛牧场， Kelian有羊牧场； 而这里的牛奶及羊奶都是从这两个牧场定期送来怡保。 这间长长窄窄，有点洞穴感觉的咖啡厅也神奇的同时提供halal及 non halal的食物。 说穿了， 是咖啡厅后面的 Ritz Hotel 由早上11点开始 负责halal的食物， 旁边的 Euro House 由下午3点开始负责 Non Halal 的食物。每人预估消费为RM25 – RM30.

More Info: Halal & Non Halal.
The Milkhouse Cafe Facebook
Address : 53A – 55A Jalan hussein , 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Daily 10 am – 12 am

25.  Morsel Eatery

去过Myth和Jose & Deli 的人来到Morsel Eatery会 有种似曾相识的感觉， 因为Morsel Eatery基本上是这两间的混合体。 虽然不完全是新概念，华丽复古的气氛仍然很吸引人。 食物不错，不过如果食物跟气氛PK的话，气氛略胜一筹。 每人预估消费为RM25 – RM50.

More Info : Pork Free, but alcohol is on the menu.
Address : 23, A, Jalan Dato Seri 1, Ahmad Said Ipoh 30450

26. Mustard Sandwich House Café

既然是叫芥末咖啡屋， 亮眼的黄色理所当然的成为主打色。配上深邃蓝， 工业灰及法式落地窗， 这间有着简约美的咖啡厅可是帮三明治做了全新搭配。 这里三明治的名字令人莞尔如“热裤牛仔”， “烟熏处女”，“超棒猪”及“法式舌吻”等等。“超棒猪”的内馅是培根；“法式舌吻”的内馅是特别的猪舌头；再配上爽脆的红生菜，宿苜芽沙拉及薯片， 是不错吃的一餐。每人预估消费为RM20 – RM35。

More Info : Non Halal
Mustard Sandwich House Facebook
Address : No. 7 Jalan Chung Thye Phin, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Mon, Wed – Sun : 8 am – 3 pm.

27.  Nam Heong Food Court

不管你是正宗怡保人还是来怡保一日游， 你再也不用东跑西跑去寻找怡保美食了。  许多著名的小吃现在全都汇集在新旧融合的南香美食餐厅里，包括了体育场18号炒果条， 白宫鸡饭， 冬菇亭咖喱面， 更少不了南香本身的白咖啡及点心。 虽然在这里吃东西有比在茶餐室吃小贵了一点， 不过有TABLET快速点餐及冷气， 值得啦！每人预估消费为RM10 – RM20。

More Info: Non Halal
Nam Heong Food Court Facebook
Address : Block B, 2-14, Soho Ipoh, Jalan Sultan Iskandar Shah, 3000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

28.  O Café (2号小厨)

要找2号小厨可能会有点困难，因为它的招牌是放在地上，要找的话就认屋子上大大的“2”就对了。  来到这里用餐很温馨，也吃得出主厨对料理的心意，怀旧的客家菜式每一道都是无懈可击。鸡酒面线吃得让人暖乎乎的；卤猪肉入了木耳一起焖煮，多了一道香脆的口感；素咖喱也是让我们连汤汁喝到一口不剩。每人预估消费为RM15 – RM25.

More Info : Non Halal
O Cafe Facebook
Address : No 2, Jalan Raja Kam, canning garden, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 8 pm.

29.  Petit Mary Patisserie

你没有看错， 这间蓝天白云的欧式建筑是的确是坐落在怡保的 Petit Mary Patisserie， 堪称为怡保最美丽的面包屋。  柔和少女系的色彩很纾压， 有魔力般的令人不知不觉的多买了几块面包回去。  大推这里的蒙布朗（Mont Blanc）， 甜而不腻的绵绵栗子口味很具抚慰食物的特质； 半圆形蛋糕有3重巧克力及马卡龙的加持，不过味道稍微甜了点。 这间店开了不到一个礼拜连餐点都尚未推出时， 我立马跑去品尝，以后有机会再做餐点介绍。每人预估消费为RM10 – RM25。

More Info : Halal.
Petit Mary Patisserie Facebook
Address : No 83,Jalan Tasek,Taman Teh Teng Seng,31400 Ipoh,Perak

30.  Potpourri House Café

  
以浪漫白作为主体色， 配上红地砖，蕾丝桌布及乡村风格小碎花窗帘，位在ADONIS婚纱店后方的 Poutpourri House Cafe 洋溢着幸福，喜悦的气氛。熏鸭意面因为熏鸭肉片给的够慷慨， 配上香菇，小番茄的意面也跟着薰味十足。 爱喝下午茶的朋友们也可以来这里享受贵妇级的下午茶配套。每人预估消费为RM25 – RM70.

More Info: Pork Free.
Potpourri House Cafe Facebook
Address : No 2, Jalan Woodward, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours :  11 am – 10.30, closed on Mondays, except public holidays.

31.  PT Grande

PT Grande 的墨鱼面算是怡保少见的料理， 两根手指头数的出来哪一家café有这到料理可以吃。 烤的红通通的鲜虾只用了简单的盐调味带出了鲜味，虾壳是看得到的香脆，配上黝黑的蒜香墨鱼面，真是色香味俱全。吃完时记得照个镜子吧！其他试过的料理尚可。

More Info : non Halal
PT Grande Facebook
Address: 37,lorong Taman Ipoh 1, Taman Ipoh Selatan, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours :  11 am – 9 pm

32.  Romeo Café

  
怡保的业者实在是太有创意了，  连香烟都可以来个烟草咖啡厅。  虽然Romeo Café的咖啡及糕点一般，不过 琳琅满目包装的像巧克力的特色烟草还真让人看得眼花缭乱， 烟草行家应该会喜欢。 18岁以下的童鞋们建议不要没事学抽烟哦， 叔叔阿姨可是有练过的。  每人预估消费为RM10 以下。

More Info : Halal.
Romeo Cafe Facebook
Address : 123 Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Mon – Sat 10.30am to 7.30pm.  Sun 12pm to 7pm.

33. Scenic Café

这间在大马路旁的园景咖啡厅外观有吸引人的马来柑榜复古风格。 里面呢则延续着外观的乡村风以老式彩色玻璃，大大的牛车轮，椰壳吊灯及藤制天花板灯作焦点。菜式包括了马来同胞的传统美食laksa, ayam percik with nasi kerabu及西式菜色如牛排，羊排等等。   每人预估消费为RM30 – RM75.

More Info: Pork Free
Scenic Cafe Facebook
Address : Lot 49364 Jalan Raja Dihilir (Tambun Road), 30350 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 10.30 pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

34. STG Boutique Café @ Old Town

怡保旧街场有许多不特意修饰的老旧咖咖啡，似乎越破旧越受欢迎。不过 STG Boutique Café  则大反其道的把殖民地时代的建筑物修复，还原原有的华丽之际，也顺道为它注入了现代魅力。这里的沙巴茶标榜无农药，而且一个基本的沙巴茶有许多喝法，看你是要喝原味，水果味或是特别一点的香兰味（pandan）等等。 推荐烤的粉粉嫩嫩的羊排，酒味香浓的提拉米苏及爆 浆巧克力蛋糕。  每人预估消费为RM30 – RM75.

More Info : Pork Free (some desserts contain alcohol)
STG Boutique Cafe Facebook
Address : 20 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am to 11 pm

35.  Tea & Tattle

 
Tea & Tattle 是个品茶的好地方。  乌龙茶，白茶， 红茶， 绿茶， 有机茶 应有尽有。  除了茶香扑鼻之外， 茶具也是极致用心的选用隔热杯， 独特的茶壶， 另外附上一个标有时间的小沙漏， 让你知道乌龙茶该泡5分钟， 有机茶该泡7分钟。  无论你是肚子超饿想饱餐一顿还是纯粹嘴馋想吃点小点心， 这里有各式各样的主食及简餐可以满足你。每人预估消费为RM20 – RM45

More Info : Pork Free
Tea & Tattle Facebook
Address : G-R-17 & G-R-18A, De Garden, No.3, Persiaran Medan Ipoh, Medan Ipoh, Ipoh, Perak.
Openign Hours : Mon – Thu 8 am – 11 pm.  Fri – Sun 8 am – 12 am.

36.  The Sandwich – Calorie Reckoner

“Calorie Reckoner” 顾名思义是“卡路里计算器”。 这里的每个三明治都附上了卡路里，碳化合物及蛋白质含量让顾客作为参考。  想保持苗条身材就直接选个标着最低卡的那个三明治就行了。 三明治是以全麦制成， 内馅的搭配走的是基本款如蛋， 照烧鸡肉， 虾子等等， 比较特别一点的是雪蟹腿肉三明治及浓郁的南瓜汤， 吃这两样值回票价。  每人预估消费为RM10 – RM15.

More Info : Non Halal
The Sandwich – Calorie Reckoner Facebook
Address : 9 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1E, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 10 am – 6 pm.

37.  Tittle Tattle Houz Café

童心未泯的你如果来到 Tittle Tattle Houz Café，这里的Scrabble拼字游戏， 被乐谱包覆的冷气机， 以漫画拼贴出来的心形图案及展翅高飞的蝴蝶会让你有种归属感。  这里的食物以令人爱不释手的搪瓷碗碟呈现；食材上的搭配如鳄梨泥配上米糠饼及冰咖啡配上不溶解冰块以保持浓度也令人惊艳。 每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM25.

More Info : Non Halal
Tittle Tattle Houzz Cafe Facebook
Address : 17, Jalan Medan Ipoh 3, Bandar Baru Medan, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11 am – 5 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

38.  TWT Café

  
TWT 是“Tea, Warmer,Treat” （茶，暖暖，享乐）的缩写，基本上就是喝茶填饱肚子的地方啦！这里的花茶以简单为主，口味大多是纯正的单一口味，最多另外加了2-3种不同的花。 暂时只吃过这里中规中矩的烤羊肩。  中西合璧的鸡肉荞麦面看起来似乎不错。每人预估消费为 RM20 – RM45.

More Info : Non Halal
TWT Cafe Facebook
Address : 30 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Medan Ipoh Bistari, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11.30 am – 10.30 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

39.  Valentino Bridal Café

除了著名的漂浮婚纱摄影，低调奢华的Valentino Bridal House也开始提供餐点啦。 精致的菜色在烛光闪烁之下，既浪漫又不失魅力。  店里的两道招牌饮料 – “零重力果汁”及“鱼缸”还满好玩的 。  如果是去拍漂浮婚纱照的话，可以顺便去吃一餐；  建议先拍再吃， 不然拍的时候可就“漂浮”不起来了。每人预估消费为 RM30 – RM50.

More Info : Pork Free, but wine on the menu.
Valentino Bridal Cafe Facebook
Address: 54 Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10.30 pm

第二部曲- 2013或更早期的Cafe

1.  Annie Music & Dining Café

以潮人咖啡屋来说， 虽然常见的该有元素如壁画，脚踏车，DIY等等都有了，却 缺少了整体的整合性及精致性。 不过食物及饮品倒是出奇的好吃。 可以试试茄汁肉酱迷你墨西哥卷及黄瓜汁。可能是因为另有提供啤酒，晚上变身为酒吧兼咖啡厅的缘故，这里有少许的烟味。 如果不喜欢烟味的话就要留意这点了。每人预估消费为 RM10 – RM20.

More Info : Non Halal
Annie Dining & Music Cafe Facebook Page
Address : 51 Persiaran Bercham Selatan 17, Taman Bercham Jaya, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.

2.  Beacon Point

Beacon Point在怡保有着将近20年的历史，不过看起来并没有年事已高；唯一稍微透露他的年龄的可能就是墙上的旧时百老汇海报了。 20年如一日的招牌菜有鸡肉派，椰浆laksa，nasi ulam及烤牛肉等。相信许多顾客回去吃的不止是一份招牌菜那么简单，而是一股熟悉的，甚至从小吃到大的味道。 这里的早，午，晚餐的菜单稍有不同，想要特别吃那一道菜的话就要留意了。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM35.

More Info : Pork Free
Beacon Point Official Website
Address: Lintasan Perajurit 6, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : Mon – Thurs 9.30 am – 6 pm, Fri – Sun 9.30 – 10 pm

3.  Browns Café

闪闪亮亮的Browns Café很协调的融入了怡保花园东区夜店街里，却也保持了自己本身的独特性。 食物如迷你汉堡吃得出细心 – 4粒小小颗的汉堡每片都均匀的抹上了奶油去烤，再配上萝卜丝，白菜丝，生菜丝，美乃兹及BBQ酱。  虽然肉片普通了点， 毕竟这份才RM 10.50的餐点可以让你维持去隔壁跳舞跳到凌晨3点不会饿， 也很够力了。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM35.

More Information : Non Halal
Browns Cafe Facebook
Address :38 Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 6 pm – 1 am

4.  Friends Café

看到 Friends Café 就不禁想起美国喜剧“六人行”，而这间café开设于1999年，也可算是跟这部喜剧同一个时代的产物了。 宽敞的café提供多样化的西餐及中餐。 这里的鸡排“chicken forest”可是颠覆传统；两面煎的黄金多汁被切成小块点缀在小巧的马铃薯泥上；森林的“特效”则是以翠绿的沙拉叶配上红黄甜椒+菇类小炒达成。十足的视觉味觉兼顾。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM65。

More Info: Non Halal
Friends Cafe Facebook
Address: 28& 30, Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 6 pm till late.

5.  Nadia Sugar & Spice Café

怡保大部分的Halal 咖啡屋都是走着酷酷的风格， 而Nadia Sugar & Spice则是走着自己的温文儒雅英式路线。  活力的椰浆饭配上火辣辣的仁当鸡令人垂涎三尺。  这里的菜式包含了马来餐及西餐。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25.

More Info : Halal
Nadia Sugar & Spice Facebook
Address: No 3, G-R-21 (Ground Floor), De Garden, Persiaran Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak， Malaysia。
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.  The cafe is closed one day every week, though the closing day is still undecided at this point of writing.  So call ahead before going.

6.  Purple Moon Valley

紫月坊的面包，蛋糕及客制化的翻糖蛋糕（fondant cake）大受怡保人的好评。  澎澎软软的小老鼠面包 （也有小熊猫面包哦），顺口的司康饼（scone）及焦糖果仁塔都很对味，  不过这里的饮料普普。挑高的天花板还藏了一个架上摆着许多漫画的日式小阁楼。从这里鸟瞰，小而巧的面包店似乎也变得很大气。每人预估消费为RM10 – RM15.

More Info : Halal.
Purple Moon Valley Facebook
Address : No. 317,Jalan Bercham, Taman Desa Kencana, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 8 am – 5 pm.

7.  Take a Break VIP Lounge

在网友的推荐下，我造访了这间以外观来说一度让我认为是怪怪的酒吧才发现到非也！其实Take a Break VIP Lounge 以旅游作为题材， 墙上挂了许多世界著名的名胜风景如巴黎铁塔，美国自由女神像及泰国水上市场等等。 推荐菜为白laksa， 比槟城的红laksa柔和， 少了点酸味， 但是配上洋葱，黄瓜， 薄荷叶及自家的秘密食材仍然风味十足。每人预估消费为 RM15 – RM25.

More Info ： Pork Free
Cafe Take a Break VIP Lounge Facebook
Address : 16 Tingkat Taman Ipoh 11, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Daily 10 am – 9 pm

8.  Tammy’s Kitchen

位在东区隐秘住宅区里的Tammy’s Kitchen 有可能是怡保最不为人知的秘密。 Tammy’s Kitchen以近乎完美的手法料理自然新鲜的食材，将最普通的食材变成超美味。一个简单的沙拉搭配了自制的橄榄油+意式香料酱， 立马升级为多重层次的沙拉； 热腾腾的起司鲑鱼意面端了上来你会知道什么叫做小确幸；咸派也很推荐。每人预估消费为 RM20 – RM35.

More Info： Pork Free
7 Hala Bandar Baru Tambun 18, Desa Tambun Indah, Ipoh Perak.
Opening Hours : Wednesday – Sunday.  12 pm – 7.30pm

第三部曲: 索引 – 原装版怡保34间特色咖啡屋/Cafe之回味无穷

1.  42 Foodies - Pork Free
2.  Bed, Espresso Dessert – Pork Free
3.  Ben & Lynette – Pork Free
4.  Bougainvillea City Cafe – Non Halal
5.  Buku Tiga Lima – Pork Free
6.  Burps & Giggles – Pork Free
7.  Coffee @ 91
8.  El Negra Distro & Studio – Halal
9.  Espresso Lab – Pork Free, but alcohol in some desserts.
10.  Happy 8 Retreat Cafe – Pork Free
11.  It’s Allegra
12.  JJ Cafe – Non Halal
13.  Jose & Deli Eatery – Pork Free
14  Josephine Cafe – Pork Free
15.  Lim Kopi – Non Halal
16.  Khizanat - Halal
17.  Missing Marbles – Pork Free
18.  Myth - Pork Free, but alcohol is on the menu.
19.  Old Town White Coffee Signature – Halal
20.  O’oi & Comrades – Halal
21.  Patisserie Boutique Cafe
22.  Plan B – Halal
23.  Pronto Daily Cafe
24.  Purple Cane Tea House
25.  Ray of Hope Cafe – Halal
26.  Roquette Cafe
27.  Sands & Bistro Cafe – 没开了，不过近打河畔的美景仍在。
28.  Sin Yoon Loong – Non Halal
29.  Something’s Brewing
30.  Stan & Brew Roast Coffee
31.  STG Tea House Cafe – Pork Free
32.  Thumb’s Cafe – Halal
33.  Vanity Haus Cafe
34.  Zakka Loft Cafe – Non Halal

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It’s a new year, new beginning and more new cafes to visit in Ipoh.  Last year, when I wrote 34 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh, I thought that sounded like a big number for small town Ipoh and that number might reach a plateau soon.  I was so wrong.  In 2014 itself, at least 40 new cafes opened.  You still get the boutique cafes and the crossover cafes.  This time, there are also cafes that are not as boutique, but food is good and reasonably priced.  You get a few cafes with unique food creations, but the cafe menu in general is still mostly predictable – the usual pasta, sandwiches and burgers.  You are not going to get anything like “Provencal Four Seasons Salad” or “Croissant with Roquefort and Gorgonzala”, but just try asking for the signature dish and you might be pleasantly surprised.

The list is in three sections.
Section 1 : The latest 39 cafes that opened in 2014 and I’ve managed to catch a few that opened in 2015.
Section 2: There are 8 cafes in this section, featuring cafes that opened in 2013 or earlier, some I missed out last year and some were recommended by readers.
Section 3 : The original 34 Cafes are indexed here for easy reference.
So that makes 81 of them and I decided to do a Chinese version too this year –> 怡保81间特色咖啡屋/Cafe 攻略秘籍。For more information for each of the cafe, click on the individual links provided below.

 While you are happily cafe hopping, do check out two Ipoh’s best kept secrets – Queena in Ipoh Parade with premium leggings, lingerie, socks imported from Taiwan and Queena Quilt Shop with 100 % cotton quilts in various branches (in Ipoh Parade top floor, Mydin Meru & Mydin Gopeng) .  We are the direct importers so we keep things at awesome prices.  Chinese New Year/ Hari Raya/ Deepavali / Christmas is nearing, so go get your whole family’s supply of socks and quilts from Queena or something.

Happy Cafe Hunting & Happy Shopping

Section 1 – The Latest Cafes in 2014 & 2015

1.  Ami Domicile

Ami Domicile has opted for the minimalist look and all the focus will be on the food. The white wine cream linguine is splendid with the scent of lightly charred bacon saying hello before anything else.   The dish is well balanced with ample amounts of mushroom, ham and a pleasurable herb-based white cream with a drizzle of olive oil.  I even like the utensils there, heavyweight yet elegant, which instantly ups the dining experience.   Expect Rm 20 – RM30 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Ami Domicile Facebook Page
Address : Block C C-G-6, Soho Ipoh Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Closed on Tuesdays.

2.  Basileuo Salad Café

If you are counting calories, you can forget about it at Basileuo Salad Café because there is no need to.  The simplistic cafe in green oozes fresh energy with a focus on healthy food that’s light on the use of oil, salt but big in nutritional values, with almost 50 different kinds of salad toppings to choose from.  You may opt to choose your own toppings or you can let the chef surprise you with her choices.  Salad is not the only thing with a healthy focus; other items on the menu such as sandwich, pasta and soup stick to the same regimen.  The East-Meets-West smoked salmon panini is worth a try.  Expect Rm 20 – RM30 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free
Basileuo Salad Facebook
Address : 3, Persiaran Greentown 5, Greentown Business Centre, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Tues – Sun 11 am – 11 pm.

3.  Café 1961

Full of energetic vibe, Cafe 1961 at Station 18 serves delectable food with an artsy charm.   The exuberant  chalk arts on the black walls make awesome backdrops for a hip and chic selfie.  The Portuguese baked rice is topped with a succulent layer of chicken and smothered with cheese and a sauce similar to Japanese curry, except this one has an extra hint of galangal.  We enjoyed the mushroom soup in coffee mug and the peppery chicken chop too.   Expect Rm 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Cafe 1961 Facebook
Address: 35, Medan Stesen 19, Station 18, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 10.30 am – 5 pm.

4.  Café De Eight

  
Café De Eight is located discreetly amidst a row of wholesales stores in Ipoh Old Town.  The café exudes a poetic ambiance whereby books, movie-inspired murals and movie posters dominate the mottled walls.  The pork burger consists of a moist patty that has a crackling outer crust and the secret weapon used – pork lard, makes it especially fantastic .  Pair it with mojito mocktail.  The café also has a unique service where they help you to send a postcard on a future date – all you need to do is slot in the postcard in the multicolored collage made of 365 pieces of pockets with each pocket representing a specific date. Expect Rm 10 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info :　Non – Halal
Cafe de Eight Facebook
Address : No 8., Jalan Koo Chong Kong, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Mon – Wed, Fri 10 am – 7 pm (closed on Thursdays), Sat- Sun 8.30 am – 6pm.

5.  Café De Flore

The convivial Cafe de Flore serves mouth-watering Hakka cuisine in a homey ambiance.  Set in a single storey bungalow, the glittering porch definitely looks like the place to chill over a cuppa.   The braised pork here is cooked with seaweed, adding a gooey texture and a flavor from the sea.  The floral tea has a delectable mix of flowers with the lavender being the dominant flavor, while the rossell tea brings back memories of Cameron Highlands as it is commonly seen there and often pickled.  Expect Rm 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Cafe de Flore Facebook
Address: 14 Jalan Canning Estate Canning Garden, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

6.  Chang Jiang White Coffee Cafe

Chang Jiang White Coffee Cafe brings us back to the olden days.  Marbled table tops, giant mirrors and old fashioned windows reminisce the typical kopitiam, but at the same time, the cafe is demurely fashionable with Tiffany blue chairs and pink window frames.   The signature wantan noodles are simple, yet with the variety and the abundance of toppings used, the noodles are instantly transformed into a feast.   The white coffee – especially the “kosong” ones have a powerful charred scent with a subtle herbal flavour.  Expect RM 10 – RM 15 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free
Chang Jiang White Coffee Facebook
Address: 7, Jalan Windsor, 30250, Ipoh, Perak
Business hour: Daily 9a.m. – 6p.m.

7.  Chokodok Reggae House

  
Chokodok Reggae House Cafe & Backpackers  is an eye catching piece located on Hugh Low Street with a chillaxing atmosphere that reminds me of eclectic bars by the beach.  The facade is painted with representative reggae colors of green, yellow and red.  The color combination is also found inside the cafe with images of the late, phenomenal Reggae singer Bob Marley.  Chokodok serves a mix of Malaysian and Western cuisines like nasi goreng,  nasi kampung, burgers and chicken chop that are fairly reasonably priced.  Expect RM 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info： Halal.
Address : Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours :   Daily 5.30 pm to 12 am.

8.  Classix 253


There are no big sign boards on this low profile halal café.  The only things that indicate it’s a food joint are the blue tents outside and amazingly it has unconventional peak hours from 5 pm to 7 pm because of jaw-droppingly-priced set meals from RM 5.50 to RM 6.50 (limited to 50 pax).  The café has an antique vibe to it with all things old while the large chalkboard is free for all to write a comment on.  Food is prepared beforehand so it doesn’t come sizzling hot, but considering the price and the portion, that’s acceptable.  Expect RM 10 – RM 15 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal
Classix 253 Facebook
Address : 6C, Jalan Ghazali Jawi, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 5 pm – 1 am

9.  Coffee Tag

“Tag” seems to be inevitable in our lives.  As if it’s presence is not enough in social media, “#” has a role to play in coffee as well.  Coffee Tag’s humongous # sign and a high contrast black & yellow façade definitely draws the young crowd.  Other than the typical latte and capuccino, this light industrial-chic café with lofty ceilings serves adventurous coffee concoctions like durian and Nutella coffee, along with light meals and simple pastries.
Expect RM 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink

More Info : Pork Free
Coffee Tag Facebook
Address : Lot 5G, Ipoh Garden Plaza, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Utara, Taman Ipoh Selatan, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 10 am – 6pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

10.  Coffeeright Place

Coffeeright Place is a quaint little cafe that’s spicing up Jalan Kampar with the skylines of New York – presented in black and white while highlighting some of the buildings in brilliant colors making them lively and lego-like.    The black pepper baked rice is heavenly where a lavish topping of melted cheese forms a luscious golden blanket, covering an extremely peppery piece of pork and caramelized onions on a bed of fried rice .  Price-wise, it’s quite similar to boutique cafes in Ipoh in general, meaning it’s quite pricey – but, the portion provided is substantial for a complete meal without ordering a dessert.  Expect RM 15 – RM 30 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Non Halal.
Coffeeright Place Facebook
Address : 35 Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Daily 9.30 am – 9.30 pm.

11.  D Espresso Café

D Espresso Cafe is quite a low profile cafe located in Station 18.  It has a plain facade with a simple blue signboard but once you enter  the cafe, it’s eclectic with nostalgia, DIY and personal touches. The cooking style is rather homey, evident with the minimal use of oil and salt; and food is cooked fresh as per order.  The café has a few interesting items like pork lasagna and bloody duck (?!) but they were sold out on the day of my visit.  I did get to try the fish with enticing crisscrossed grill-marks that could do with a drizzle of lemon.
Expect RM 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal.
D Espresso Cafe Facebook
Address : 102 Pengkalan Barat 32, Ipoh, Perak (Station 18).
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 8pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

12.  D Fusion Café

D Fusion Café is one of the rare ones with the incorporation of Japanese cuisine on top of the typical Western cuisine.  The Japanese dishes include curry rice, ramen, snacks and teppanyaki, at an uber affordable price too.  Seafood ramen has a copious amount of seafood including scallops and only at RM 11.90.  It is presented with an amusing amount of seaweed, possibly the biggest bunch of seaweed I have ever seen.  Expect RM 15 – RM 20 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free
D Fusion Facebook
Address : 17 Jalan Medan Ipoh 5, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 12 am

13.  De Casalingo

De Casalingo is located almost in Ipoh, on the way to the Simpang Pulai toll.  The sweet café in pink is another super affordable one with a good range of Asian and Western food to choose from. The pork chops are pan-fried with a drizzle of red wine sauce – one of the easiest things to make but somehow rarely seen on the menu in Ipoh.  Beer is available here as well.  Expect RM 10 – 20 per person for one drink and one food.

More Info : Non Halal
De Casalingo Facebook
Address : 10 Lebuh Papangan Siber 2, Bandar Cyber Ipoh
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.  Closed on Thursdays.

14. De Dine

De Dine may seem like your usual café in Ipoh, but it’s signature dish the De Dine Pasta is one of the best pastas I’ve tried in Ipoh.  The prawns are lightly chargrilled to perfection and tossed with spaghetti in a heavenly prawn bisque. That charred flavor has also  infused into the spaghetti and with onions as aromatics, an intoxicating flavor is born.   Other dishes  here are well executed too.  An addictive  one is the mashed potato, so smooth and buttery my brains tell  me to not eat  too  much of carbohydrates, but my hands and mouth just ignored the advice.  Expect RM 15 – 25 per person for one drink and one food.

More Info : Pork Free
De Dine Facebook
Address : No. 24, Jalan Medan Ipoh 3, Bandar Baru Medan, 31400, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 3 pm.  5 pm – 10 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

15. Ficca’s Café

The grey palette creates a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere at Ficca’s Café where coffee aficionados can enjoy a cuppa from a vast range of coffee, whether it’s the balancing coffee, liqueur coffee, single origin coffee or Turkish coffee.  The balancing coffee is quite a spectacle where the nifty combination of technology and sleek design keep the drinkers enthralled .  Selection on food is limited at the moment. Expect RM 15 – 25 per person for one drink and one food.

More Info : Non Halal
Ficca’s Cafe Facebook
Address : 15, Jalan Bharu, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am to 11 pm

16.  Food and Desire

If you are looking for a little oink oink, Food & Desire would be the place to go.  On top of that, it serves some out-of-the-norm creations on top of the typical cafe menu we see in Ipoh, such as porky fries, cereal killer and chocolate fondue to name a few.  The Middle Eastern inspired “magic carpet” is enticing with sweet capsicum and chicken medley that sit atop a piece of carpet paratha, accompanied with a strong charred scent. End the meal with gourmet Kapiti ice cream from New Zealand.  Expect RM 30 – RM 45 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Food & Desire Facebook
Address : 18 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 9 pm.

17.  Foods Project Café

At Foods Project Café, pallets and random wood pieces are put to good use where a clock is hidden amongst wooden squares, while both a swing and a monkey hang from the wooden tree.  Cuisine served here is Malay and Western.  Try the tantalizing mee rebus made by the owner’s mother.  Other desserts that looked interesting on the menu include Pavlova, batik cake and diam slice.  Expect RM 15 – RM 20 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal
Foods Project Cafe Facebook
Address :No. 1, Jalan SCI 1/7, Sunway City, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 4 pm to 12 am.  Closed on Mondays

18.  Green Hill Café

Green Hill Café has one of the most affordable breakfast sets in town.  The variety of panini sandwiches includes tuna, chicken ham + cheese and egg +avocado, etc, and with a black coffee, most of the sets are just under RM 10.  The panini bread is different from the ones I’ve tried; it’s bigger but thinner, so it has an extra crunch when toasted.  The  smoked salmon quiche is delectable with a hint of herbs and a smoky flavour infused throughout the quiche.  Expect RM 10 – RM 15 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Pork Free
Green Hill Cafe & Smoothies Bistro Facebook
Address: Persiaran Green Hill, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 8 am to 6 pm

19.  Gomok

The little round chubby guy with a tie is Gomok’s mascot – perhaps hinting that the food is so good we will become “gemuk” (fat) after eating at Gomok.  The food here consists of Malay and Western cuisine in substantial portions with some  carnivorous selections.  My basket of protein-heavy assorted meats is a sumptuous feast and did I mention some of the meats have cheese embedded within too? The dude sitting at the next table chowing down the giant 200 g beef burger looks totally indulged. Expect RM 15 – RM 40 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal
Gomok Facebook
Address : No 1., Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 5.30 pm – 1 am.

20.  Hobo @ Ganlee & Co

   
Hobo @ Ganlee & Co definitely belongs to the category of cafes that will instantly start an instagram craze the moment you enter – an origami inspired 2d dinosaur on the wall and a Pinocchiao in hiding are a few things for example.   Old cookie tins, salvaged doors and even a dead tree (an artistic one) have been given a new life here.  Waffles, pancakes, French toasts and of course coffee dominate the café.  I enjoyed the exhilarating cold brew, the mint hot chocolate, while the waffle still has room for improvement.   Expect RM 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Halal
Address : 146 Brewster Road, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 6 pm – 1 am.

21.  Ketps Café

Ever thought of having a go at coffee art? You can do that now at Ketps Café as the café is the only place in Ipoh where you can use coffee as canvas and paint with melted chocolate.  The 3D coffees here say hello in the form of piggies and hippos.  They will sure make a lot of girls fall in love with the bubbly, foamy characters.  The desserts are pretty-looking with adventurous combinations like peanuts plus mangos, but perhaps too adventurous for me I still prefer the classics.  The cafe has almost a 100 % emphasis on desserts and coffee so it’s suitable for tea time.  Expect RM 20 – RM25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info:  Pork Free (some desserts contain alcohol)
Ketps Cafe Facebook
Address : No. 22-22a, Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, Ipoh 31400, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : Mon – Thurs 3pm – 12 am.  Fri, Sat 1pm – 1am.  Sun 1pm – 11 pm.

22. LC n LY Café

LC n LY cafe is not located in your usual prime areas in Ipoh like old town, but in the Falim industrial area on the way to Menglembu.  Thanks to that, the food here is decently priced and nett-priced.  The menu consists of a good selection of local and western food with premium items like cod fish; it’s the typical kind of Ipoh cafe menus before the advent of boutique cafes.  The café is in energetic green with unique mirror menu written in pink ink, at last, something different from a chalk board menu!  The coffee served here is a sizeable portion and liquor-laced coffee options are available.  Expect RM 20 – RM70 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Address : 15 Persiaran Menglembu Suria, Pusat Perniagaan Mengleumbu Suria, 30200 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Closed on Wednesdays.  Other days 11.45 am – 3pm, 5.30 pm – 10 pm.

23. Memoirs Café

  
Memoirs Cafe is filled with cartoon characters; not Anna and Elsa from Frozen, or the minions from Despicable Me, but old-schooled characters like Popeye, Ninja Turtles, the Thunder Cats and Doraemon. While typical pasta and sandwiches are served here, the dessert portfolio is more interesting with chocolate lollipop, ice cream bun and Haggen Dazs ice cream.  The chocolate lollipop is my favorite, delectably rich yet not overly sweet and so joyful with the colorful sprinkles. Expect RM 10 – RM25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Memoirs Cafe Facebook
Address : No 6, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Medan Ipoh Bistari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11 am – 9 pm.  Closed on Mondays

24. Milk House Café

The cow statue in front of the café says it all.  On top of serving café food, the Milk House Cafe serves fresh milk, delivered daily from the origin of production; fresh cow’s milk from farm in Sungai Siput and fresh goat’s milk from farm in Kelian.  The super-narrow and cavernous café is probably the only café that caters to both halal and non halal requirements, strange but true.  The halal items are prepared by Ritz Hotel just behind the café from 3 pm onwards, while the non-halal items are prepared by Euro House right next to the café.  Expect RM 20 – RM 35 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Halal & Non Halal.
The Milkhouse Cafe Facebook
Address : 53A – 55A Jalan hussein , 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Daily 10 am – 12 am

25.  Morsel Eatery

Morsel Eatery may seem a familiar sight as it is brought to you by the same group behind Myth and Jose & Deli, only that this concept is not entirely new because the interior is the marriage of the two existing places.  The food is generally well executed, but the stunning interior tends to outshine the food.  Expect RM 25 – RM 50 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal.
Address : 23, A, Jalan Dato Seri 1, Ahmad Said Ipoh 30450

26. Mustard Sandwich House Café

“Yellow” is an inevitable color at the Mustard Sandwich House Café.   Popping blue, industrial grey and French doors make this café chic with modern simplicity.  The cafe serves humorously-named sandwiches like “Cowboy Hotpants”, “French Kiss”, “Awesome Pig” and “Smoky Virgin”.   Combined with red cabbage + alfalfa salad and Doritos, the meal is a fulfilling one.  The French Kiss Sandwich by the way uses an interesting ingredient, the pig’s tongue.  Expect RM 20 – RM 35 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Mustard Sandwich House Facebook
Address : No. 7 Jalan Chung Thye Phin, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Mon, Wed – Sun : 8 am – 3 pm.

27.  Nam Heong Food Court

Whether you are Ipoh-mali or visiting Ipoh on a day trip, you don’t have to go all over town, looking for your favorite hawker food.  Eating hawker food has just gotten savvy, speedy and fashionable at Nam Heong food court .  It houses popular hawker food stalls under one roof, including Stadium Stall 18 Fried Koay Teow, “Pak Kong” (White House) Chicken Rice, Dong Gu Teng curry noodles and of course the famous dim sum and white coffee from Nam Heong itself.  Food served here is a tad more expensive than the original store, but that’s ok because  speedy ordering with a tablet, sleek interior and air conditioning compensate for that. Expect RM 10 – RM 20 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Non Halal
Nam Heong Food Court Facebook
Address : Block B, 2-14, Soho Ipoh, Jalan Sultan Iskandar Shah, 3000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

28.  O Café (2号小厨)

O Cafe  has captured our hearts with its Hakka cuisine.  Its signboard is strangely placed on the floor, so look out for the big “2” on the façade of the building if you are looking for the cafe.   The cuisine is full of warmth and affection.  The chicken rice wine mee sua is hearty with a generous splash of rice wine; the braised pork has an extra ingredient of wood ear fungus for an extra crunch, while we licked clean the vegetarian curry, including the gravy.  Expect RM 15 – RM25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
O Cafe Facebook
Address : No 2, Jalan Raja Kam, canning garden, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 8 pm.

29.  Petit Mary Patisserie

The gorgeous Petit Mary Patisserie has got to be Ipoh’s most beautiful pastry house with a European flair in the color combination of the clouds and the sky.  The charming pastel colors just make you automatically unwind.  The Mont Blanc would be my top recommendation which has an elegant flavor of creamy chestnut and adequately sweet.  During my visit, the patisserie only had pastries and drinks available, but they should have rolled out a more extensive café menu by now. Expect RM 10 – RM25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal.
Petit Mary Patisserie Facebook
Address : No 83,Jalan Tasek,Taman Teh Teng Seng,31400 Ipoh,Perak

30.  Potpourri House Café

  
Romantic in white with red floor tiles and sweet floral motifs, blissfulness permeates the air at the Potpourri House Cafe that’s located behind Adonis Bridal House.  The smoked duck spaghetti is scrumptious with an all rounded smoky flavor, topped with shitake mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. The café is also a cosy place for an afternoon high tea session.  Expect RM 25 – RM70 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Pork Free.
Potpourri House Cafe Facebook
Address : No 2, Jalan Woodward, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours :  11 am – 10.30, closed on Mondays, except public holidays.

31.  PT Grande

Pt Grande has a specialty here – the squid ink pasta, which is uncommon in Ipoh as I’ve only seen this in one other café.  It’s visually appealing to start with, because there is the beautiful contrast of red prawns against a garlic-y, black spaghetti, and when you dig in, it tastes as good as it looks with bouncy prawns in crackling shells.  The other items we’ve tried seemed average though.  Expect RM 20 – RM25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : non Halal
PT Grande Facebook
Address: 37,lorong Taman Ipoh 1, Taman Ipoh Selatan, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours :  11 am – 9 pm

32.  Romeo Café

  
Cigarettes and tobacco may be a common thing, but when it comes to artisan tobacco, Romeo Café has a range of fancifully packed tobacco which could be almost mistaken for chocolate.  The café’s focus is on niche and not-your-usual-Malboro-or-Dunhill-tobacco, complemented by coffee and pastries . The coffees and pastries are just so-so, but then again, one drink and one food item only cost about RM 10 or less so I guess that makes it tolerable.  It’s a good place for cigar and pipe enthusiasts but please do remember smoking is not good for health so do visit the cafe at your own discretion.

More Info : Halal.
Romeo Cafe Facebook
Address : 123 Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : Mon – Sat 10.30am to 7.30pm.  Sun 12pm to 7pm.

33. Scenic Café

With Scenic Café’s wooden houses and wooden pavilions displayed prominently in the vast garden, there’s a kampong aura about it that would attract the curious cats.  The vintage, rustic charm continues when you enter the café where old-fashioned colored glass, giant pushcart wheels, rattan ceilings and coconut lamps dominate the scene.  Cafe Scenic’s menu embraces the kampung ideology too with a mixture of Malaysian food like laksa, ayam percik with nasi kerabu, nasi gulai ikan kerapu , and western dishes such as pasta, steak and lamb shanks.  Expect RM 30 – RM 75 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Pork Free
Scenic Cafe Facebook
Address : Lot 49364 Jalan Raja Dihilir (Tambun Road), 30350 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am – 10.30 pm.  Closed on Wednesdays.

34. STG Boutique Café @ Old Town

Many cafes in Old Town have opted for the vintage look, the shabbier the better. STG Boutique Café has done just the opposite, refurbishing a colonial building to its former glory, yet remaining contemporary and chic.  The pesticide-free Sabah tea here has been reconfigurated in many ways so you can drink it as original, fruity, spiced and more.  The yummylicious rack of lamb is at its supremacy when dabbed with the rosemary sauce.  The Kahlua-laced tiramisu could possible be one of the best in town and the oozing lava cake is simply irresistible. Expect RM 30 – RM 75 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free (some desserts contain alcohol)
STG Boutique Cafe Facebook
Address : 20 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 11 am to 11 pm

35.  Tea & Tattle

With a myriad selections of tea – be it oolong tea, white tea, red tea, green tea, organic tea, Tea & Tattle will not disappoint tea connosiuers.  The teas are not only served in sophisticated teaware but also come with a dainty sand timer that indicates how much time you must endure before you can take in a sip of warmth.  There’s a little something for everyone, whether you are looking to eat a hearty meal with chicken gumbo or just a quick bite of sandwich or nachos.  .  Expect RM 20 – RM 45 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free
Tea & Tattle Facebook
Address : G-R-17 & G-R-18A, De Garden, No.3, Persiaran Medan Ipoh, Medan Ipoh, Ipoh, Perak.
Openign Hours : Mon – Thu 8 am – 11 pm.  Fri – Sun 8 am – 12 am.

36.  The Sandwich – Calorie Reckoner

There’s no kidding about the “calorie reckoner” part because all the sandwiches here are calculated and indicated with the values of calories, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.  Simply pick the sandwich with the lowest calories and fats if you are on a diet.  The sandwiches here are made of whole wheat bread with mostly basic fillings such as eggs, teriyaki chicken and prawns.  The uncommon snow crab sandwich and the hearty pumpkin soup are two noteworthy dishes to try.  Expect RM 10 – RM 15 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
The Sandwich – Calorie Reckoner Facebook
Address : 9 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1E, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 10 am – 6 pm.

37.  Tittle Tattle Houz Café

Tittle Tattle Houz Café is playful and whimsical with Scrabble tiles, music-sheets-covered aircon, heart-shaped comic strips and butterflies in flight.   Food is served in cute enamelwares here and using uncommon ingredients too, like the guacamole on rice cracker for example.  The ice coffee here also thoughtfully which makes use of unmeltable ice cubes to not dilute the coffee.  Expect Rm 10 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Tittle Tattle Houzz Cafe Facebook
Address : 17, Jalan Medan Ipoh 3, Bandar Baru Medan, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11 am – 5 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

38.  TWT Café

  
TWT stands for “Tea, Warmer, Treat” and as you have guessed it, it’s a cafe to go to for meals and tea ! The teas here are uncomplicated, mostly having just one component or a blend of two.  I’ve only tried the “Goat Things” here, which is lamb shoulder and it is satisfactory with no faults.  The zaru soba which is a fusion of Japanese and Western doesn’t look too bad maybe I’ll try that one next time.

More Info : Non Halal
TWT Cafe Facebook
Address : 30 Jalan Medan Ipoh 1D, Medan Ipoh Bistari, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 11.30 am – 10.30 pm.  Closed on Mondays.

39.  Valentino Bridal Café

The unique levitation pre-wedding photography is not the only thing that’s available at Valentino Bridal House.  The glamourous bridal house in seductive red and opulent black also serves exquisite cuisine with contemporary plating.  The two signature drinks “zero-gravity drink” and “fish bowl” would generate some good fun.  If you happen to be doing a bridal shoot there, check out the café afterwards and not before or you might not be able to “levitate”!  Expect Rm 30 – RM 50 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Valentino Bridal Cafe Facebook
Address: 54 Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10.30 pm

Section 2 – Cafes from 2013 & Before

1.  Annie Music & Dining Café

The café is almost an hipster café with all the common elements– DIY concept, murals and bicycles though the elements could have been more refined.  Having said that, the food is surprisingly good, both taste and presentation.  Try the mini tortillas that are presented conically, wrapping a spoonful of herbal chicken bolognese with a drizzle of mayonnaise topped with thinly-sliced raw onion.  The café serves alcohol as well and probably turns into a bar at night and hence it has a bit of smoky scent – just in case you are not a big fan of smoke.
Expect Rm 10 – RM 20 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Non Halal
Annie Dining & Music Cafe Facebook Page
Address : 51 Persiaran Bercham Selatan 17, Taman Bercham Jaya, Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.

2.  Beacon Point

Beacon Point has been operating in Ipoh for almost 20 years.  It doesn’t look that old except that the vintage broadway posters and movie posters may have revealed its true age.  Signature dishes here include lemak laksa, chicken pie and roast beef.  Going to Beacon Point for dinner is more than eating good food, it’s also about a taste of familiarity, perhaps even a flavor of childhood as you might have eaten at this place since you were young.  .  Expect Rm 15 – RM 35 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Pork Free
Beacon Point Official Website
Address: Lintasan Perajurit 6, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours : Mon – Thurs 9.30 am – 6 pm, Fri – Sun 9.30 – 10 pm

3.  Browns Café

Browns Cafe is located in the clubbing strip of Ipoh Garden East and totally jives with the glittering night scene, while also maintaining a whimsical charm. Browns Cafe’s food is detail oriented even for simple items, for example the mini burgers. Each half of the little buns are buttered, grilled, and each burger has shreds of carrots, cabbages and lettuce, topped with mayonnaise and barbecue sauce.  The patty isn’t a gourmet one but at only RM 10.50, I could not ask for more after such a meticulous ensemble.  Expect Rm 15 – RM 35 per person for one food and one drink.

More Information : Non Halal
Browns Cafe Facebook
Address :38 Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening Hours : 6 pm – 1 am

4.  Friends Café

Friends Café always makes me think of the American TV Sitcom (I’ll be there for youuu ♫♪), and indeed the café was established in that era in 1999.  It’s a sizeable café serving a full range of local and Western food.  The signature dish here is the chicken forest which is a must try as the classic chicken chop is reimagined  with many elements that complement each other.  The chicken chop is pan-fried with both front and back thoroughly browned, cut into bite-size pieces and placed on top of mashed potato mounds.  To create the forest effect, salad leaves and vegetable stir fry of capsicums+mushrooms ornate atop and complete the final ensemble. Expect Rm 15 – RM 60 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info: Non Halal
Friends Cafe Facebook
Address: 28& 30, Jalan Medan Ipoh 4, Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Opening Hours : 6 pm till late.

5.  Nadia Sugar & Spice Café

Nadia Sugar & Spice Café is a chic, halal café that oozes a subtle note of English elegance with a bright interior space, floral motifs, and neatly laid out tables.  Most of the halal cafes in Ipoh tend to have some funk about them, while Nadia Sugar & Spice is a feminine one amongst them.  I like the homely chicken rendang , where the rice had an energetic scent of lemak (coconut) accompanied with a fiery chicken rendang. Cuisine served includes both Malay and Western. Expect Rm 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal
Nadia Sugar & Spice Facebook
Address: No 3, G-R-21 (Ground Floor), De Garden, Persiaran Medan Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak， Malaysia。
Opening Hours : 12 pm – 10 pm.  The cafe is closed one day every week, though the closing day is still undecided at this point of writing.  So call ahead before going.

6.  Purple Moon Valley

The lofty cake house is a popular one with its fluffy pastry, yummy cakes and creative fondant cakes made to order.  The baby mouse in diapers is especially cute; the scone is moist and good on its own even without butter, and the happy nuts medley is awesome in sweet caramel sauce. The drinks though didn’t leave any particular impressions though. The Japanese-style mezzanine is quite a gem with its low tables, floral cushions and lots of manga, not to mention that the cake house suddenly seems so big when viewed from this angle.  Expect RM 10 – RM15 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info : Halal.
Purple Moon Valley Facebook
Address : No. 317,Jalan Bercham, Taman Desa Kencana, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : 8 am – 5 pm.

7.  Take a Break VIP Lounge

Assumption is the mother of all scr*w ups – as in the case of this café because I’ve always assumed it’s a (dodgy?) bar until I visited it.  It’s very worldly actually, decorated with posters of iconic places like New York, Paris, San Francisco and more.  The signature dish is white laksa, a gentler version of the red Penang laksa, but still extremely flavorful in its own right with the use of onions, shredded cucumber, mint leaves and secret ingredients.  Expect Rm 15 – RM 25 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info ： Pork Free
Cafe Take a Break VIP Lounge Facebook
Address : 16 Tingkat Taman Ipoh 11, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening Hours : Daily 10 am – 9 pm

8.  Tammy’s Kitchen

Tammy’s Kitchen could possibly be Ipoh’s best kept secret.  Located amidst the residential area in Ipoh Garden East catering to residents nearby, Tammy’s Kitchen preps food with flawless execution with the use of basic, natural and fresh ingredients, turning them into something extraordinary.   A simple salad instantly outshines others of the same kind with the use of an olive oil based vinaigrette with ground herbs, while a piping hot cheesy salmon marinara would make one thankful for the little things. The quiche too is a popular item with returning patrons.  Expect Rm 20 – RM 35 per person for one food and one drink.

More Info： Pork Free
7 Hala Bandar Baru Tambun 18, Desa Tambun Indah, Ipoh Perak.
Opening Hours : Wednesday – Sunday.  12 pm – 7.30pm

Section 3: The Original 34 Cafes to Visit in Ipoh – Index List

1.  42 Foodies - Pork Free
2.  Bed, Espresso Dessert – Pork Free
3.  Ben & Lynette – Pork Free
4.  Bougainvillea City Cafe – Non Halal
5.  Buku Tiga Lima – Pork Free
6.  Burps & Giggles – Pork Free
7.  Coffee @ 91
8.  El Negra Distro & Studio – Halal
9.  Espresso Lab – Pork Free, but alcohol in some desserts.
10.  Happy 8 Retreat Cafe – Pork Free
11.  It’s Allegra
12.  JJ Cafe – Non Halal
13.  Jose & Deli Eatery – Pork Free
14  Josephine Cafe – Pork Free
15.  Lim Kopi – Non Halal
16.  Khizanat - Halal
17.  Missing Marbles – Pork Free
18.  Myth - Pork Free, but alcohol is on the menu.
19.  Old Town White Coffee Signature – Halal
20.  O’oi & Comrades – Halal
21.  Patisserie Boutique Cafe
22.  Plan B – Halal
23.  Pronto Daily Cafe
24.  Purple Cane Tea House
25.  Ray of Hope Cafe – Halal
26.  Roquette Cafe
27.  Sands & Bistro Cafe – ceased operation, but the beautiful scenery at night at Kinta River walk is still there
28.  Sin Yoon Loong – Non Halal
29.  Something’s Brewing
30.  Stan & Brew Roast Coffee
31.  STG Tea House Cafe – Pork Free
32.  Thumb’s Cafe – Halal
33.  Vanity Haus Cafe
34.  Zakka Loft Cafe – Non Halal

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