I’ve been wanting to do a makan trip up to Ipoh for the longest time! My makan kakis have always raved about the legendary water there which is said to make the hor fun extra silky and the taugeh irresistibly crunchy. I finally managed to go with a few foodie friends, and we were very blessed to have one of our Ipoh-born kakis play host.

Over three days, we ate our way through the city’s most famous eateries as well as a few hidden gems. In this post, I’ll share where to find the smoothest Ipoh hor fun, the best coffee, and even bring you along on a visit to a traditional soy sauce factory. And yes—we also had beh teh soh baked fresh in an old-school clay oven fired with coconut husks!

Content:

• Ipoh Hor Fun
• Bean Sprout Chicken (Ngah Choi Gai)
• Best Char Siu at Uncle Long
• Yong Tau Foo & Chee Cheong Fun
• Cafes (Ipoh Coffee and Kaya Toast)
• Snacks and Streetside Stalls
• Chinese Restaurants
• Food Factories
• Planning a trip?

Ipoh Hor Fun

Ah Tiong Ipoh Hor Fun

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