Big Tree Trunk (大树脚)

When in Ipoh, best to travel out of the usual eating places in the old town and come here, to Pasir Pinji for some local hawker food. Situated under a very old tree, lots of food stalls congregate around it and it also attracted a lot of locals and tourists alike. 

During my visit, I noticed it is not just the Yong Tau Foo that this place is famous for, but also for their drinks, too. Yong tau foo in English means "stuffed vegetables". Vegetables like aubergines/brinjal/egg plant, ocra/lady's fingers, chillies, bitter gourd and not forgetting tofu or beancurd skins are filled with fish meat paste. They are then deep dried which is oily and scrumptious all at once. 

Check out the queue for the yong tau foo, out to the busy main road. It's dangerous! 

Tip: Don't queue politely like how we did. But to swarm in front of the stall and pick the food. It might involve some patience but you'll get your chance. 

Just like that. You grab your food at the front counter and move down to this lady who will then sort your orders. You can also order some noodles to go with your yong tau foo. I highly recommend the laksa! The laksa noodle is silky smooth and al-dente! 

Not forgetting the waiting time for these yong tau foo in view of its large number of orders at one go. You had to wait about 45 mins to an hour for your order to reach you. 

You washed all that oil down with these jumbo sized drinks. Dragon fruit juices, mixed fruit juice, ice blended with red bean or corn. Green tea ice blended. All yums! That's my dad by the way. =)

Big Tree Trunk (大树脚)
652, Jalan King,
Pasir Pinji,
31650 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Qi Yuan (奇苑) / Restoran China Chuan Kwong, Ipoh

My sister recommended this place and it was good. Ipoh is not just famous for its boiled chickens and bean sprouts, it is also famous for dimsum!

Yes, dimsum. I have love for only the rich egg custard steamed buns or "lao-sha bao" (流沙包)!

This knife cut noodles in clear broth and pork meat is also worth trying. The noodles has refreshing texture and very nice to chew on.

 Tada~~ The custard buns! The buns could be yellow or white in exterior. 

Check out the runny filling inside. So, be careful when you take the first bite or first tear off the bun. 

This is rather novel. Steamed scallop and as dimsum? I have not seen it anywhere else before. 

Dimsum is best with Chinese tea and family or friends. Be as early as you can. Otherwise, you'll have to wait.

Check Qi Yuan out if you want to try something less mainstream than Foh San.

Qi Yuan (奇苑) / Restoran China Chuan Kwong
No. 74, Persiaran Greentown 1,
30450 Ipoh, Perak.

Restoran Onn Kee (Tauge Ayam), Ipoh

To be honest, there were two restaurants of almost the same name (especially in Chinese). There is one which is a corner unit and the other (air conditioned) just next to Lou Wong. I went to the air-conditioned one. 

It is the must-eat when in Ipoh. Chicken with beansprouts. 

The beansprouts are different than those in Penang. It is more full in size and plump. Crunchier, too and it didn't have that much of a raw taste to it. I am not favouring or siding with any of the local eateries for this delicacy but one thing is for sure, different people have different preferences.

My tip, try all the places in Ipoh serving this. You can have the chicken and beansprouts with rice or flat rice noodles a.k.a. "koay teow" in Hokkien / "hor fun" in Cantonese.  

Restoran Onn Kee (Tauge Ayam)

(安記芽菜雞沙河粉)

51, Jalan Yau Tet Sin
30300 Ipoh
Perak

A humble first post, with more to come and hopefully, with much improved contents.