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,…
When Cass was in Ipoh early this month, we visited Sam Poh Tong Temple, a beautiful limestone cave temple nestled in Gunung Rapat, Ipoh. It wasn’t our first visit – many times for me, and second time for Cass. She visited this place moons ago when she was a tiny little girl and has little…
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…
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…
Two weeks ago, my 80-year old mum and I attended a strength training workshop at IFC Gym Ipoh — the only gym in Ipoh that currently offers strength training classes specially designed for senior citizens. Since last year, my mum has been experiencing chronic aches and pains throughout her body, especially in the mornings when…
If you’re exploring Ipoh Old Town and craving something different from the usual local fare, we recently discovered a hidden gem — Aro Restaurant, located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Concubine Lane. This cozy South Indian restaurant serves up hearty, traditional meals that truly hit the spot. We ordered their mutton nasi…
Today, Mum and I made a quick trip to Beacon Mart in Ipoh Garden South to stock up on a few of our usual favourites. Into our basket went marinated chicken chops, saba fish, Beacon sprouted beans & grains bread, Beacon wantons, and Beacon chicken soup. One reason we like buying chicken from Beacon is…
There is a new bakery in Bercham that cake lovers, especially fans of JJ Swissrolls may want to check out. JJ Extra Bakery officially opened on 19 February 2026, which was the 3rd day of Chinese New Year. This outlet is the sister branch of the well-known JJ Cakes & Swiss Rolls located in Ipoh…
Today is the 10th day of Chinese New Year, and was my scheduled yearly medical check-up and Pap smear. This year, instead of visiting my usual gynae in KL, I did it at Pantai Hospital Ipoh. After Googling for female health screening packages, I found that Pantai was offering one of the best deals. I…
On the eve of CNY, we did something a little different.My dad insisted on staying home to cook our reunion dinner, while my older brother and his family opted for takeaway Japanese bentos at home. So my younger brother, mum and I went out on a food hunt instead. It was a scorching afternoon and…
I’ve officially been inducted into my parents’ neighbourhood “Morning Walk Kaki” makan gang. My parents have lived in Ipoh Garden East for 42 years — we moved there back in 1985 — and some of these neighbours have been part of our lives for over four decades. Not just neighbours, really… more like extended family….
Yesterday my parents and I tried Nana Vietnam Kitchen at Festival Walk, Jalan Medan Ipoh, and it turned out to be such a satisfying dinner. Opened by a lovely couple (with the lady boss from Vietnam), this cosy little spot serves authentic Vietnamese street food favourites like banh mi, beef pho, Gỏi cuốn (fresh spring…
The cost of living and food prices in Ipoh are noticeably lower than in Kuala Lumpur. If you shop for food and fresh produce in places like Kg Simee and Bercham—both well-known new villages—the prices are even more affordable. My dad loves doing his marketing at the Kg Simee wet market, a place our family…
Starting 2026 the best way I know how — with my mum. Breakfast at the coffee shop, a DIY cupboard she ordered online and proudly assembled on her own, and her looking for a cake recipe just because I was craving cake. Love looks like this. She’s a supermum 💕 Check out my video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/_mMQeaR6190?feature=share…
On the last day of 2025, my new life in my hometown of Ipoh felt noticeably different from how it would have been if I were still living in Kuala Lumpur. There was no rush, no countdown plans, no packed schedule. Instead, the day unfolded quietly, anchored in simple routines and shared moments with my…
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