2025 Christmas Eve dinner was held at Hakka Yin Signature, Ipoh. Just my parents, younger brother and I.
Hakka Yin Signature is our family’s go-to restaurant for authentic Hakka cuisine. Being Hakka ourselves, we truly appreciate the flavours here — especially the abacus yam seeds, which are fragrant, well-seasoned, and you can really taste the yam in every bite. The black vinegar pig’s trotters are rich and satisfying, while the braised duck with preserved black beans is packed with deep, savoury flavour.
On our previous visit during CNY this year, we also tried the yellow wine chicken, which was excellent. Prices are very reasonable, and the restaurant is almost always fully booked — so do make a reservation before you go!
Braised duck in black bean sauce, black vinegar pig’s trotters, stir-fried cabbage, and fried fish.Hakka abacus yam seeds which was excellent – every seed had the taste and texture of yam with lots of aromatics.My loving parents – dad is 82 and mum 79 this year.
I’m a 50+ mum of three grown daughters, now back in my beautiful hometown of Ipoh and slowly rebuilding a quieter, gentler life. After years between Ipoh and KL, I’ve returned to my roots to spend time with my parents in their 80s, my soul-healing cat, and the simple things that matter most. I blog and vlog about family life, home cooking, Ipoh food finds, and everyday moments that make this season of life meaningful.
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