Whenever I’m back in Ipoh, one place I must visit is Stadium Food Court — or simply “Stadium” as the locals call it. It’s my favourite spot because you can find almost everything here: famous Ipoh nga choi kai (bean sprout chicken), char koay teow, popiah, sotong kangkung, fruit rojak, pasembur, claypot noodles, claypot chicken…
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…
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…
This braised whole winter melon is more than just a dish in our home — it’s a family tradition. My 83-year-old dad is cooking a recipe that was passed down from my late maternal grandmother over 50 years ago. We grew up eating this comforting, old-school Chinese home dish, and every time it’s on the…
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of my time editing videos. What started as a simple hobby somehow turned into me sitting in front of my laptop for hours, trimming clips, adjusting colors, adding subtitles, and obsessing over tiny details nobody else probably notices. The funny thing is — editing itself isn’t the hard part…
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…
For a newbie in creating videos, I have a small confession to make:I cringe at my own videos. I am a perfectionist by nature. I appreciate aesthetics. Clean lines. Good lighting. Beautiful compositions. Naturally, I admire the well-produced videos we see every day on TikTok and YouTube — the kind that are clear, bright, polished,…
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…
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…
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