#93 Yoon Wah/ Sun Yoon Wah Snow Beer

One last post before we bid goodbye to Ipoh for what it has to offer along our wonderful foodie journey.

Here's another Ipoh specialty: Snow Beer, or frozen beer.

Snow Beer is available at both Yoon Wah and Sun Yoon Wah Cafe...

So, what's the science behind such booze that's best served chilled?

Served in frozen beer mugs, the beer foam forms icy precipitation while the beer itself remains extremely chilled, thus giving the drink a superior level of 'coolness'.

Yoon Wah/Sun Yoon Wah (Opposite each other)
Jalan Bijeh Timah,
30000 Ipoh, Perak. Malaysia.

#92 Gunung Rapat Biscuit Hunt

Finally, the end is here! Not exactly the end of everything, just the end of my Ipoh food entries. So, what's better to end the gastronomical odyssey with an epic post about biscuit hunting around Gunung Rapat!

Gunung Rapat is well-known for its signature pastry - 'Heong Peah', which is translated as 'Fragrant Biscuit'. Prepared the traditional way, the confectionery consists of sweet, warm maltose enclosed by a crispy outer layer.

Our first stop was Seng Kee, a brand heavily recommended by locals, probably due to its quality without commercialisation. As you can see from above, flattened pieces of dough were inserted into a hollow baking 'well'. The doughs were adhered to the side before eventually turning golden brown, thus forming the flaky texture of the skin.

Crispy, fragrant and great TV snack...

Most of the establishments here were marked by their door numbers. Our subsequent visits were 362 Keong Kee Heong Peah....

And 302 Chang Weng Heong Peah...

Seng Kee Food Trading
No. 177, Lorong Gunung Rapat 3, Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak.

362 Keong Kee Heong Peah
362, Jalan Gunung Rapat, Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak.

302 Chang Weng Heong Peah
302, Jalan Gunung Rapat, Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak.

#91 Keng Nam

Enter Keng Nam coffeeshop, one of the establishments that serve Ipoh curry noodles....

The curry here bears a fiery top red layer. Try it with Ipoh 'sha-horfun' (flat rice noodles) for that appropriate taste that's distinctively local...

The main highlights here seem to be the oh so awesome glutinous rice. With two types to choose from, the kaya glutinous rice is a straight-out champion (we ordered quite a number of those...) that'll have you craving for more, while the curry ones are no less delicious too.

Honourable mentions: Ipoh white coffee (they're practically everywhere!), chee cheong fun, and dan-ji (half-boiled eggs served on toasts).

Keng Nam
Jalan Raja Ekram, Kampung Jawa, Ipoh, Perak
Tel: 05-255 7328

#90 Sin Mee Fah Confectionery

Bonue post alert!

Bought few kaya puffs and egg tarts from this joint...

Sin Mee Fah Confectionery
26-3, Jalan Theatre,
30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malayia.
Tel: 0125050470
Business hours:
Daily: 10.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

#89 Kum Kee (Pasir Pinji Big Small Feet)

On an underwhelming note, we went to Kum Kee to sample their well-known dish - big small feet.

Yes, 'big small feet' is the direct translation of its Cantonese name. To the uninitiated, it's a dish consisting braised pork knuckle and chicken feet. Why underwhelming? They ran out of pork knuckles, what a bummer.

Nevertheless, not a fan of chicken feet myself, I must say that the soy sauce is pretty awesome stuff..

Oh, we had fried stuffs, juicy bean sprouts and ultra-smooth Ipoh flat rice noodle as accompaniment.

Kum Kee (Pasir Pinji Big Small Feet)
798 – 799, Jalan Sekolah, Pasir Pinji,

31650 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

#88 Woong Kee Soya Bean Milk

Since it was festival period, we managed to evade a certain overcrowded (and overrated) soya shop at Ipoh centre to get our soya bean drink and bean curd fix.

The green

We adore the black soya bean milk, which as you can see from the photo above, it's green colour...

One word for the bean curd: smooth...

 Woong Kee Soya Bean Milk

#87 Rainbow Seafood Restaurant (Menglembu, Ipoh)

On the first night of our Ipoh excursion, we gathered with our dear relatives for a round-table feast. Silly me for not remembering the dishes ordered (was busy gobbling here and there), so I just let the pictures do the talking. The dinner was awesome....

Rainbow Seafood Restaurant (Menglembu, Ipoh)
PT 128667, Jalan Menglembu, 31450 Menglembu, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: 05-2821650

#86 Hoong Kee Mah Chee

We dropped by Hoong Kee Mah Chee as a sort of a random stopover. Standing under the canopy shade, we had the famous ' Mah Chee' or Glutinous rice balls in English (Sorry, no photos here due to my absent-minded appetite) and bowls of Sweet Peanut Broth. The 'Mah Chee' here is definitely more pricier than the ones you get in KL night markets, and the peanut broth....well, they're okay. And that's just 'bout it...

Hoong Kee Mah Chee
550A, Jalan Queen,
31650 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

#85 Jelapang Rojak & Laksa Stall

The Ipoh food journey continues as we ventured into Jelapang - a suburban town situated west of Ipoh centre.

In the deep neighbourhood jungle of Jelapang lies a hidden gem - Jelapang's Rojak.

For first-timers, locating this place might come as a bit of a challenge since the place is a secretive establishment within the housing area. But I assure you the outcome of the feat is worth it...

Enter the 'Rojak'. Served the unconventional way of separating the dipping sauce from the fruit bunch, the fruit platter comprises of the usual favourites such as pineapples, guavas, cuttlefish and cucumbers. And here's the interesting bit: they even include jicama and crispy prawn crackers in the mix. Not so typical for a Malaysian rojak.

The highlight of the entire dish seems to be the homemade rojak sauce, which really is the raison d'etre for the fresh fruits. Have it with extra orders of crispy prawn crackers, 'cause such combo is to die for. Dark, sweet and topped with peanuts, the home concocted rojak sauce is sold in take-away bottles too.

Others selections include iced refreshments (coconut water and ABCs..) and of course, laksa!

Jelapang Rojak & Laksa
310, Jalan Simpang,
30020 Jelapang, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Tel: 016-5001769

Business hours:

Friday - Wednesday: 11.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

#84 Chang Jiang White Coffee (江氏白咖啡)

The Ipoh food journey resumes with a another rather late visit to a white coffee joint - Chang Jiang White Coffee (江氏白咖啡).

Savour a warm cup of rich and creamy white coffee with mouth-watering dim-sum selections, a genuine Ipoh experience to remember.

Chang Jiang White Coffee (江氏白咖啡)
171 Jalan Pasir Putih.
Ipoh, Perak. Malaysia.

#83 肥仔云吞面 (Fei Zai Wonton Noodles)

Hey guys!

As starter for my Ipoh foodie instalment, and if by chance any of you dear readers happen to be travelling around the Bercham suburb, do drop by this excellent noodle stall at Kedai Kopi Hup Huat.

A humble family business run by my grand-aunt,  肥仔云吞面, or Fatty Wonton Noodles as translated, specialises in freshly-prepared, home-cooked Chinese traditional dishes.

While duck meat dishes are the main highlight here, do sample these delicious braised pork goodness too: pork ribs and leg.

Far right: Chicken Feet (RM  4.00 with noodles)

It was a crowded weekend at Ipoh when we visited my great-aunt's stall for breakfast, people can be seen having their morning dose of white coffee, which is a quintessential part for the locals to start their day.

Duck Leg (RM 7.00 with noodles)

Soft and succulent, the duck leg is the pièce de résistance among the delicacies. Take a sip of the aromatic broth for that extra 'oomph'!

From left: Ginger Duck and Pork Leg (Each RM 5 with noodles)

Thanks to the pungent zest the ginger slices infused, the ginger-braised duck meat emanates tinge of exotic flavour coupled with the mild ginger spiciness. The pork leg on the other hand is a delightful dish that's special in its own way - a sweet and spicy kind of saucy awesomeness.

From left: Pork Ribs (RM 5 with noodles)  and Curry Chicken (RM 4.30 with noodles).

Next, we had the scrumptious pork ribs and the oh so fragrant curry chicken. With such scent to die for, I'm very sure that the curry chicken is a great complement with the dry noodles.

From left: Water Dumplings & Wonton Assortment and BBQ Pork.

Of course, no wonton noodles stall is complete without its usual suspects of smooth-textured, meat-loaded water dumplings and chewy char siew (BBQ pork)...

Left: Chicken Leg (RM 7,00 with noodles)

Another highlight seems to be the chicken leg served in herbal soup. Not really a keen chicken leg diner myself, I must say that the herbal soup is pretty good.

Notable mentions: Roast Pork from local wet market and of course, white coffee!

So, there you go the first recommended spot to go for an authentic Chinese meal around Bercham, Ipoh.

Big thanks to my great-aunt and her family for receiving us with such warm hospitality and do feel free to visit us when you're in town. ;)

肥仔云吞面 (Fei Zai Wonton Noodles)
Kedai Kopi Hup Huat
Lorong Bercham 1, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.