This is a procrastinated post, a continuation of our Tambun, Ipoh trip! Special thanks to Auntie Claire, who took the troubles to highlight and emailed to mama all the Ipoh signature makan(Dining) places prior to our Ipoh trip. Auntie Claire, your kind efforts are most appreciated!
DIFFERENT TASTE RESTAURANT
No 72, Persiaran Bercham Selatan 2,
Desa Kencana, Bercham,
31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Telephone : 6012-502 1132/6016-558 6499 (Arun Tan), 6016-791 4711 (Elven Lok)
Business hours : 11.30am – 9.30pm daily. Closed on Fridays.
GPS Coordinates : E101 7′ 40.3″ N4 37′ 58.4″
The Longan drink...
The next day, after having our hotel breakfast, we drove to Nam Heong Old Town for its authentic Ipoh Coffee and famous egg tarts.
Kedai Makanan Nam Heong
Jalan Bandar Timah
Egg tarts and Cha Siu pastry from Nam Heong Dim Sum are sold at RM1.30 each (buy 10 free 2).
Opens from 7.30am to 4pm ( sold off as early as 2 pm)
We actually planned our lunch at Lou Wong for Taugeh Chicken(Bean Sprout Chicken) at Jalan Yau Tet Shin. Sadly it was fully seated, so we resorted to the Onn Kee restaurant next door.
Fish and meatball soup, taste ok.
Herbal drinks.
Mama prefers the chicken to be more succulent, but the sauce/ gravy really good(especially with chicken rice)!
Kuew Tiaw, nothing really special... perhaps Lou Wong's would taste different?!
We didn't forget to tapau(Take away) Ipoh's signature Salted Chicken with herbs(RM17 per spring chicken). We also bought some Heong Peah and other snacks from the souvenir shops at Jalan Yao Tet Shin.
* sorry, didn't snap any pic because distributed and sapu the snacks even before mama realize.
Last but not least, we also stopped by in front the stalls in front of Sam Poh Dong Temple to bought some Ipoh pomelo, it taste refreshing with tinge of sweetness! Slurp!
On our 1st evening at Ipoh, we took Auntie Claire's suggestion and planned our dinner at Different Taste Restaurant, Bercham(with GPS of course).
No 72, Persiaran Bercham Selatan 2,
Desa Kencana, Bercham,
31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Telephone : 6012-502 1132/6016-558 6499 (Arun Tan), 6016-791 4711 (Elven Lok)
Business hours : 11.30am – 9.30pm daily. Closed on Fridays.
GPS Coordinates : E101 7′ 40.3″ N4 37′ 58.4″
The cook to perfection, delicious Lala dish(RM17)...
The bouncy yet meaty fish balls(RM5x5 pieces), must try!
Here's the hero, the signature Claypot Crabs' Dong Fun(grass noodles), this taste heavenly. 3 thumbs up(RM40)!
Kedai Makanan Nam Heong
Jalan Bandar Timah
Egg tarts and Cha Siu pastry from Nam Heong Dim Sum are sold at RM1.30 each (buy 10 free 2).
Opens from 7.30am to 4pm ( sold off as early as 2 pm)
Quite packed with patrons, we stood for 10 mins before seated.
Fresh Eggie Tart, flaky crust and tasty filling.
Kopi Bing(Ice Coffee)
The hot coffee, taste good. We ordered Barley for the Sprouts, but it didn't turn up... just forget it!
We actually planned our lunch at Lou Wong for Taugeh Chicken(Bean Sprout Chicken) at Jalan Yau Tet Shin. Sadly it was fully seated, so we resorted to the Onn Kee restaurant next door.
*Don't get us wrong, this night scene pic was actually taken on the 1st night of Ipoh stay, when we brought the Little Sprouts to Ipoh Town at night.
Fish and meatball soup, taste ok.
Herbal drinks.
Scrunchy Bean sprouts, love the texture and its gravy/ sauce!YUM!
Mama prefers the chicken to be more succulent, but the sauce/ gravy really good(especially with chicken rice)!
Kuew Tiaw, nothing really special... perhaps Lou Wong's would taste different?!
We didn't forget to tapau(Take away) Ipoh's signature Salted Chicken with herbs(RM17 per spring chicken). We also bought some Heong Peah and other snacks from the souvenir shops at Jalan Yao Tet Shin.
* sorry, didn't snap any pic because distributed and sapu the snacks even before mama realize.
Last but not least, we also stopped by in front the stalls in front of Sam Poh Dong Temple to bought some Ipoh pomelo, it taste refreshing with tinge of sweetness! Slurp!
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October 25, 2011 8:44 PM
Wah!!! Real makan spree hor... Bet you all enjoyed your trip a lot. Did not ask Claire to join your all there and be your food guide kah? LOL!!! I see the prices...not really cheap but as long as it's nice, that's the most important.
October 25, 2011 8:55 PM
Hehe...I'm back in Ipoh! I usually don't eat at these places also. Only tourists do ;)
October 25, 2011 9:25 PM
aisay...tak sempat meet up with Claire?
The Seong thong Lala looks great leh...got wine in it?
October 25, 2011 9:48 PM
Wow~ Real makan spree ;)
All the foods look YUMMY~
Check with u the Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken rice nice?? i saw this Lou Wong Sprout Chicken rice shop in Singapore TV show before..
October 25, 2011 9:55 PM
Wah! Good eating all day for you folks in Ipoh! :)
October 25, 2011 9:59 PM
wow, this is really a "kao kao" makan post!! so many nice food there in front of my eyes!! i think i should also plan a makan trip to Ipoh already, hahaha~~ :D
October 25, 2011 10:30 PM
hey Alice..glad u managed to find Different Taste.. pricey or not? not many people know this place.. i also dont know the address but i know how to go only.. nasib baik u put it in your post!! :)
October 25, 2011 11:07 PM
that's very good recommendation from claire, all these places are very famous for their food and food is good too! now you make me hungry with that crab tunghoon! The coffee at nam heong is not bad, only the coffeeshop is a bit small and hot..
October 25, 2011 11:49 PM
Wow.....all the dishes look yummy.
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October 26, 2011 9:39 AM
thumbs up for Ipoh food!
October 26, 2011 9:45 AM
The longan drink looks interesting! I've tried the fruit longan but first time I encountered it has drink version.
October 26, 2011 11:11 AM
Wow, makan trip for whole family! Hehe..
October 26, 2011 11:18 AM
i like the way you cerita about your trips and food taken. :) yum yum
October 26, 2011 2:30 PM
Wah..you so pandai cari makan. Those are the popular places to eat. You really got me drooling now.
October 26, 2011 6:59 PM
Aha almost all the usual favourite makan spots! Glad your kids had a great time. Noticed boy is getting plump, or was it just an angle shot?
+Ant+
October 26, 2011 9:52 PM
Hi Alice, I really love that 'lala' dish, looks so delicious. I have not eaten this long time too.
Can see you all live to eat, ha ha.
Have fun and keep well.
Lee.
October 26, 2011 10:43 PM
I love pomelo too....
The kedai makan looks very busy ya...
October 26, 2011 11:08 PM
That Lou Wong chicken rice always full house, and still many people standing there waiting for table!
October 27, 2011 2:57 PM
can you believe it that i have never eaten at the places you mentioned except for the lou wong nga choy kai :) i usually patron the coffeeshop directly opposite nam heong. it's called sin yin loong..been around for over 30 years. the best coffee in town ;)
October 27, 2011 3:24 PM
Wah, looks like a great makan outing! All the restaurants look unfamiliar to me except for the shop that serves the fat bean sprout dish becos I remember last time Mai Buoy invited us to join in her company's trip to Ipoh meant for her workers, but becos got extra space, she invited us. So we hopped in (only hubby, Ah Yeen and myself. FIL and MIL didn't follow).
October 27, 2011 3:49 PM
Wow! Good good..next time I can refer to your post too if I go to Ipoh. Thanks!
But I bought the salted chicken from Aun Kheng Lim instead. wonder which one is better..
October 27, 2011 5:30 PM
Ipoh food, so yummy!~
October 28, 2011 2:15 PM
Wow!! I drool at the glass noodles with Crabs, yummy!! I can imagine the taste. Here in KL, i try once is at Robson Height, but it is prawns with glass noodles, it taste really good.
Now you make me really want to make a trip to Ipoh for makan makan. I have not been to Ipoh for more than ....??? 7 or 8 years ? Before i deliver my two boys.
November 1, 2011 12:38 PM
*Drooooooooool* You just reminded me that our annual makan-makan trip to Ipoh is due soon :) You didn't buy the famous JJ Swissrolls? ;)
November 1, 2011 3:21 PM
With Claire around, you will not miss out the good food at Ipoh.
November 3, 2011 8:59 AM
Hello there ..long time no chat and this explains it haha :)....having such a wonderful time in Ipoh....I am salivating over the delicious ipoh horfun and crab tanghoon alrady. Yum yum.
cheers
November 7, 2011 12:25 PM
U really did ur homework b4 the trip. And I'm salivating looking at the big crab claw.