Paloh Plates
Silky hor fun, beansprout chicken and salt-baked chicken wrapped in paper. Ipoh cooks Cantonese Malaysian at its most refined.
Hosted by one of our Ipoh tastemakers
Experience hosted by Siddoz & Steve
What you can expect
Ipoh food tour - Ipoh owes its appetite to a mining boom. In the late nineteenth century, vast tin deposits transformed this quiet valley into one of Southeast Asia's richest towns, drawing Hokkien and Cantonese Chinese, Tamil labourers, Malay communities and British colonials from across the region. They arrived chasing fortunes, but they left behind something far more enduring, one of Malaysia's greatest food cities.
The essentials
Destination
Ipoh, Malaysia
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Ipoh food tour
- Smallest group size in Ipoh
- Led by Ipoh tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Little India Arch captures the vibrant spirit of Ipoh's Indian heritage through its colorful array of authentic Indian street food, making it a beloved spot for both locals and tourists eager to explore cultural flavors.
<strong>Sri Ananda Bahwan</strong> began as a small family-run restaurant in <strong>1991</strong>, founded by <strong>Radhabay</strong> with the support of her eight children.
You’ll try
Semolina porridgeSemolina cakeBanana and coconut dumpling
<p>When you introduce <strong>Kedai Kopi Ah Chow</strong>, highlight its role as a traditional <em>kopitiam</em>, a quintessential part of Malaysian food culture.
You’ll try
Toast with butter and coconut jamFlat rice noodles with prawns and chicken
<strong>Nam Heong</strong> was established in <strong>1958</strong> by the grandfather of present-day chief executive <strong>Andy Goh Ching Mun</strong>.
You’ll try
Egg tart
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Ipoh food tour, Smallest group size in Ipoh, Led by Ipoh tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Siddoz
Abdul B
The long standard head guide of Kuala Lumpur, and now Ipoh and Malacca.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Little India Arch
5, Jalan Lahat, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
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