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Life in Ipoh: Where RM12 Can Feed 3 Adults

Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Shireen

One of the places we go to stock up on cheap stuff for the kitchen in Ipoh is Lotus’s. You can get pretty cheap vegetables, fruits, dried food, meat and all sorts of other perishables there. Dad and I usually go once or twice a month to stock up. And of course, after shopping, we…

A Week of Family, Food and Feasting

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Shireen

When my brothers are in Ipoh, one thing is almost guaranteed — we eat! 😂 With everyone home, we went on our little family food tour around Ipoh, revisiting some of our favourite restaurants and discovering a few new ones along the way. Sushi Zento is everyone’s top favourite for celebration dinners, so of course…

Reconnecting With Neighbors We’ve Known For Over 40 Years at Exquisite Seafood Restaurant Ipoh

Posted on September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 by Shireen

Yesterday, I joined my parents for dinner with our neighbours — people who have lived on the same street as us for more than 40 years. I’ve actually known some of them since I was just a 12-year-old girl, but funny enough, I had hardly ever spoken to them back then because we seldom crossed…

Bucket Lists

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Shireen

Today, one of my daughters messaged me to ask for my opinion about dyeing her hair pink — a full head of pink hair! 🩷 Of course, I supported her decision wholeheartedly, especially since she is paying for it herself with money from her part-time job. For the longest time, I have wanted to dye…

Affordable & Delicious Chap Fan in Ipoh

Posted on July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Shireen

Our lunch is usually chap fan, while Dad takes care of cooking dinner. Depending on the day, we’ll either tapau our lunch home or eat at the shop. Today’s lunch from Resipi Chong, Ipoh Garden came to just RM23.90 for the three of us. That’s pretty good value! We only dine in when it’s Resipi…

Cheapest Roast Chicken & Roast Duck in Ipoh at Restoran & Kafe New Weng Fatt

Posted on July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 by Shireen

I think I’ve found the cheapest roast chicken and roast duck in Ipoh! I discovered this hidden gem at Restoran & Kafe New Weng Fatt, Ipoh Garden South, after my 80-year-old mum and I finished our gym session nearby. For just RM5 (without rice), you get a generous serving of beautifully roasted chicken breast with…

Hakka Yin Signature Restaurant, Ipoh

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by Shireen

One of our go-to Chinese restaurants in Ipoh is Hakka Yin Signature Restaurant, conveniently located in our neighbourhood in Ipoh Garden East. This restaurant offers an authentic taste of traditional Hakka cuisine, set in a nostalgic space filled with old-world Chinese décor and furniture. It truly feels like stepping back in time while enjoying comforting,…

Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant, Ipoh

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Shireen

Whenever people talk about Ipoh’s famous nga choi gai (bean sprout chicken), a few well-known names always come up, such as Lou Wong and Onn Kee. But for many Ipohites—especially those who grew up here decades ago—one name quietly stands above the rest: Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant. Recently, we made a return…

Canning Dim Sum (Halal) @ Canning Garden, Ipoh

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Shireen

When Alycia came back to Ipoh to surprise me for my birthday, we decided to celebrate with brunch at Canning Dim Sum — a popular halal dim sum spot in Canning Garden. The restaurant offers more than 100 varieties of halal-certified dim sum in a spacious, family-friendly environment. One thing that immediately caught our attention…