Best Yong Tau Foo in Ipoh

Restoran Choong Kee Pokok Besar, otherwise known as “Dai Shu Geok” (Big Tree Foot) is the ever famous scrumptious Yong Tau Foo stall in Pasir Pinji. Apparently, it has shifted to a food court next to it, whereas another Yong Tau Foo stall has taken over its previous location and conveys the same Yong Tau Foo business too. In addition to that, a bowl of asam laksa or curry mee will be a great accompaniment to go with a plateful of homemade deep fried fish paste, stuffed with different variations.

Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; one of the specialties here is their fish paste which is stuffed into a many types of Yong Tau Foo. This savoury and mouth-watering creation will get your appetite going if it hasn’t already. Don’t forget to chuck in a bowl of grass jelly to battle the heat too.

Adorned with cart stalls and rusty sign boards, one will not experience the colours of Ipoh without their presence. Nevertheless, a hungry stomach will most definitely find love here with an array of food like Char Kuey Teow, Chee Cheong Foon, and of course, Yong Tau Foo. Crispy beancurd skin and succulent fillings, simply delicious!

Since 1937, Kedai Kopi Sin Yoon Loong has been spending relentless years of researches in brewing the perfect cup of  coffee. As of today, this place is still operating as usual, bearing the original taste of Ipoh White Coffee. Hence, it goes without saying that it is easily one of the pioneer coffee shops in Ipoh Old Town. While you’re sipping through some of the best cup of white coffee here, fill your empty stomach with some Yong Tau Foo. This bowlful of goodies is best consumed on the spot, as the ingredients are soaked with clear soup.

Kedai Makanan Kum Kee is a local hidden gem placed in a housing estate area. It is a place that is famed for “Dai Sai Keok”- a combination of braised pig trotter and chicken feet. Some people may loathed the inclination of eating an almost meatless part of a chicken or pork, but fret not, you can always replace it with the Yong Tau Foo here. Available in deep fried and soup versions, the irregularity of the fish paste screams homemade and is stuffed with all sorts of variations.

Having go through some changes to its name, Let’s Rock was coined and has since been used as a contemporary façade. Often patronized for their scrumptious servings of Yong Tau Foo, this place is not one to be left out. In addition, for those with an itchy palate, the various stalls here whip up some delectable dishes like curry and chicken feet too.

Situated behind a fire station, Pusat Penjaja Taiping is widely recognized as Taiping Bomba Yong Tau Foo. It is a food paradise in Taiping that houses various hawker stalls. If the pungent aroma of shrimp paste is endurable, it is highly recommended for you to try the Yong Tau Foo sotong kangkung. Alternatively, you may opt for Western cuisines, where it is relatively cheap too.