Best Popiah in Ipoh

Restoran Ipoh Kong Heng is another place that you should pay a visit on your next trip to Ipoh. Whether is it that lush retreat you’re longing for, or even some try outs on the local favourite food, you can kill two birds with one stone here. If you’re looking for a savoury light food, go for the popiah here, available in both soft egg white skin and deep fried versions. Still can’t get enough? Get some succulent sticks of pork satay.

Since 1957, even though with his old age and eyesights deteriorating, Uncle Leow Popiah is a legendary popiah mobile vendor that you wouldn’t want to miss. He starts selling late in the afternoon at the back alley in Canning Garden. If you’re ordering in large quantity, do give him some time to prepare as his chopping board can only accommodate twelve rolls of popiah at a time. Truth be told, his delicious popiah has delighted the heart of many. Some of his regulars have been eating his popiah during their teenager’s time till now. Just imagine how supportive his regulars are, needless to say it is because of his old school delish popiah!

Ever wonder where do the locals go to get all the good food? It is from this particular place itself. Restoran Kamwan Aneka Selera is also known as Tung Ku Teng (Mushroom Hut). Plus, given the name “Aneka Selera” describes the variety of food that you can get here such as seafood dishes and popiah. To distinguish, the popiah here has a juicy filling, comes with crispy bits of deep-fried onions and garlic.

Kafe Hillview, a cafe that resembles more like a food court. There are various individual hawker stalls with choices of food that will not disappoint. Just name anything from a tummy-warming bowl of kai si hor fun to a hot soupy clay pot of bak kut teh, or even just the popiah alone will be able to stimulate your appetite.

Known widely as the 18th stall, Popiah SS Ali is a hawker stall that specializes in Malay version of popiah. It is available in both wet (egg white skin) and dry (fried) version. The popiah here is smaller in size, thus it is slightly cheaper. Moreover, fillings of the popiah is just about right, while it is more generous with its chilli sauce.