Ipoh Food & Attractions ( Journey to mountain paradise)

IPOH - A town embraced by lofty mountains.

IPOH is one of the busiest town within state of Perak and having many historical sites and footprints. Therefore, it's always called an OLD TOWN TASTE by the locals. 

Ipoh is situated about 230km from Kuala Lumpur and it takes approximately 2 hours drive to arrive this old town. You can find a lot of attractions and interesting sites in Ipoh. Certainly, best foods is one of the highlight too and it should not be missed when you're setting your foot here.

Ipoh is having sizable Chinese community, therefore a lot of Chinese Delicacies can be found here. Of course Malay and Indian foods are plenty too, and all of them are conveniently reached out by the tourists  

Mountain and Caves are one of the dominant features in Ipoh too, they're embracing ipoh town with their enormous body and warmest heart. The mountains and Caves are just like a guardian angel of Ipoh, protecting them years after years. 

A lot of temples and praying houses are built within the Caves as the locals strongly believe that this mother nature is their spiritual god, guarding their souls and empower peace and tranquility to this living place. 

As such, IPOH is always called a town by the mountain. And its nick name is a little GUI LIN (One of the place in China). As mountain is one of the signature highlight, it also makes IPOH a resourceful place. For instance, the local people will use the spring water to preserve the tofu and etc.

This is also the reason that IPOH used to be called a place that produces a lot of pretty girls with fair skin due to the effect of this spring water and fresh air hahahaha.  

Recommended Foods :- 

1. Nam Chau cafe (南州Kopitiam) 

Address : 54 Jalan Bandar Timah Old, Market Ln, ipoh perak 

Business Hours : 8am - 3pm (closed on Wednesday) 

Tel : 014-900 9163

2. Chang Jiang White Coffee  

Address: 7 jalan Windsor, Ipoh Perak 

Business Hour : 8am - 6pm everyday 

3. Platfo9m coffee & Brew Cafe   

Opening hours: Open daily; 9.30AM-6.30PM

Address: 22, Lorong Panglima, Concubine Ln, 30000 Ipoh, Negeri Perak

4. Sin Eng Heong Kaya Puff 

No. 64, Jalan Mustapha Al-Bakri, 30300 Ipoh
Tel: 05 – 243 9659 / 012-453 4596
Business hours: 9am – 8pm (Mon – Sat), 9am – 6pm (Sun)

5. Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong 

Address: 49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Contact: 05-254-4199
Business hours: 10:30am-12:00am

6. Choong Kee Pokok Besar (兵如港)

忠记兵如港口大树头炸料粉 Choong Kee Pokok Besar
652, Jalan King, Taman Hoover, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.

Tel : +60 12-507 1482
8:30am-5:30pm
推荐指数：8/10

7. Sin Teck Kee Restaurant

Address : 85, Persiaran Perpaduan Jaya 1, Taman Perpaduan JAYA, 31150 Ulu Kinta

Ipoh Perak.

Business Hour : 3pm - 12.30am.

8. Kedai Kopi Sin Yoon Loong 

Sin Yoon Loong
15A, Jalan Bandar Timah,
30000 Ipoh, Perak.
Business Hours: Breakfast until late afternoon.

9. Restoran Nasi Ayam Bak Gong (白宫鸡饭）

Restaurant name: Restoran Nasi Ayam Pak Kong 白宫鸡饭
Address: 27, Jalan Theatre, Ipoh, Perak
GPS: 4°35'41.0"N 101°05'01.0"E | 4.594724, 101.083614
Waze: Restoran Nasi Ayam Pak Kong
Tel: +60 12-588 6618 | +60 5-254 5250
Hours: 11:30am - 4:00pm

10. Restiran Li Heng Fatt Hor hee 

Restoran Li Heng Fatt,
No 14, Jalan Panglima,
30000 Ipoh,
Perak, Malaysia.

Daily 11am to 10pm.

11. Paris Restaurant Hakka Mee Stall

Address Show Map

164, Jalan Sultan Iskandar (Hugh Low Street)30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Business Hour

Opens from 7.15am until 12pm daily. Off day not fixed.

12. Simee (Sin Lok Yee) 

Name: Kopitiam Sin Lok Yee
Add: 169, Lebuh 3, Simee, 31400 Ipoh.
GPS: N 04 37.102′ E 101 6.521′
Tel: 012-4557270
Business hours: Morning Till Lunch
Cost : wanton noodles : RM 4.00

13. Menglembu (fried chicken) 

This fried chicken stall is their local specialty. I'll say it's a must try food.

This is another fried chicken stall which the taste is equally nice as the first

Chicken skin is too crunchy and the chicken is well cooked too. Personally,  I hate the fried chicken with the blood stain inside the bone. But this is really well done. Try the Chicken fillet too. 

Menglembu Wai Sek Kai 
Location: 5 Jalan tranchell, Taman menglembu ipoh.
Operating hours: 5pm to 11 pm ( night)
Must try : fried chicken, Fried carrot cake and nasi lemak

14. K10 Claypot chicken 

K10 CLAYPOT CHICKEN RICE
576, Lorong Bercham 4,
Kampung Bercham,
31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Telephone : 6012-518 1116
Business hours : 5.30pm – 11.00pm.
Closed on Thursdays.

15. Lim Ko PI 

16. Restoran Ipoh (新怡保饭店)

Highlights :

The food cost is super reasonable. 

We ordered 6 dishes and total cost was only RM 85.00

Bean sprout 

Steamed Ginger Chicken

Fried Salted Pork Paste 

Stir Fried Ginger Onion pork sliced 

Stir Fried potato leaves 

Seremban Fried Eggs

新怡保饭店 Restoran Ipoh

Address : No.33, Jalan Masjid, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Tel：05-2540037
Business Hours：

Monday - Sunday

11.45am to 3.00pm ; 5.30pm to 9.30pm

17. Little Ipoh Cafe 

Address
93-95, Jalan Sultan Yusof, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Contact No
+605-2460852
Operation Hour
Closed – Wednesday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday to Sunday)

18. Snack & biscuits souvenir at Qun Kee

Getting there:
No 164, Lebuh 3, Kg Simee,
31400 Ipoh, Perak

Tel: 05-546 4273

Places of interest 

1. Sunway lost world of tambun

Highlights : 

Night Park in Lost world Tambun 

Type of attractions 

a. Several Hot Springs pools with ranges of temperatures 

b. Waterfall 

c. Waterslides 

d. Photo spots 

e. Luminous Forest 

f. Petting Zoo

g. Flaming Show 

h. Steamcave 

I. Rooftop jacuzzi 

j. Foot Spa 

k. Wading pools and many more 

Entrance Fees : RM 68.00 per pax (if stay in Sunway Lost World Hotel, do opt for the room bundled with complimentary Night Park tickets. More affordable and worthy. 

2. Kek Lok Tong Cave 

Highlights: 

A very stunning Caves with a big lotus lake garden at the other side of the Caves. 

Entrance: Free 

3. Qing Xing Ling Hakka Village 

Highlights 

A. A beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. 

B. A mocked Hakka Village 

C. Museum besides the Caves 

D. Some photos shooting spots 

E. Cycling 

F. Some statues on the Caves. 

4. Perak cave 

Highlights 

This is a buddist temple nestled inside a cave. 

There is a stairs going to the rooftop. Do climb up and enjoy the breathaking view. 

5. Concubine Lane 

Source: IPack Travel.com 

An interim street with some open concept markets. There are some beautiful cafes and restaurant along the street. 

6. Kong Heng Heritage Building 

This place is identical to a small Angkor Wat. This old building has been covered up by some giant tree roots. It looks like a mysterious tomb with some hidden treasure. Do come and hunt for a photo but not gems.

7. GOCHIN Pamelo Farm 

Highlights 

A private pomelo farm owned by a Chinese owner. Do come and pick some sweetest and juiciest pomelo. Do ask for a tour assistance too if you with to know more about the fact of a pomelo plant nursery.  

Kebun Limau Tambun Chin

158258A, Jalan Ampang,
Tambun, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.

Tel No : +605-549 7309, +6016-593 5912

8.  Museum Time Tunnel 

A museum exhibiting a lot of antiques and the items used in our ancestor era. 

9. 22 Hale Street Heritage 

Highlight 

A very informative walk-through museum. Many artifacts, antiques, mockup corners  and historical galleries. It's truly worthwhiel to visit. 

10. Miniatures Wonders Arts Gallery 

Highlights 

Many displays of the miniature arts. Some mockup town, city and a story of the old era.

11. Enlightened heart Temple

A very gorgeous tibetan temple. The most eye catching is the lofty tower in the centre of the temple. Temple architecture of the tower is very unique. There is a swirling staircase escalating up to the top. And a giant buddha statue is standing peacefully at the rood top. It's a very holy and godly place. Trust that one will be purified after the confession in this temple. 

Many buddha statues can be seen surrouding the temple. Do climb up to the tower and worship the spectacular golden buddha statue. 

Address :
Off Jalan Ampang (Jalan Ampang Baru 6 in Google Maps)
Tambun, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

GPS: E101 8 41.4 N4 35 45.4

Entrance : Free 

Highlights: The gorgeous tower approximately 8 level height. The golden buddha statue is stationed at the rooftop. 

12. Hor Yan Ho Museum 

Address : No.1 Jalan Bijih Timah, Ipoh Perak 

Opening Hours :

Tuesday - Sun : 10am - 4pm 

Closed on Monday 

Accomodation : 

1. The Haven Resort 

A luxurious retreat that provides you a uniquely noble style of stay. Not only feasting your eyes with the breathaking paranomic limestone view but to keep you excited with all the in-house entertaining facilities. 

You will be vowed with its immortal limestone legends. 

Address : The Haven Resort

Our room type : Horizon Lakeside view with 3 bedroom upgraded. 

Cost : RM 1,200 PER NIGHT 

2. The lost World of Tambun Hotel 

It's advisable to opt for the hotel package with complimentary Night Park Entrance. Soaking into hot pool and enjoy the sensational blood circulation by the sulfate effect. The hotel room is very comfortable. 

Address : waze to Lost world of tambun 

Cost : RM 250 - RM 300 per night (deluxe room) 

3. Other recommended hotels. 

3.1: Kinta Bali Villa Ipoh 

3.2: Xscape Resort (pls check out my blog)

3.3 : Ever Fresh Mushroom Stay 

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