There are no two ways about it: Ipoh is an inferno. Hotter than a sauna in hell, this small city between KL and Penang is famous for its food. Chicken rice, salted chicken and Ipoh white coffee are among its main attractions, you'll find a thriving Indian food scene along with some scatterings of ramen, dim sum and noodle soups if you look hard.

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Vegetarian & Vegan Food Guide To Ipoh

By Carrot Massacre • April 3, 2025
The Mouth's guide to finding the best vegetarian and vegan food in Ipoh, Malaysia. From Indian to Japanese, Malay to Chinese, and even a soy dessert place thrown in for good measure. As usual, we got you covered.
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Ipoh Food Guide

By the mouth • March 14, 2025
Famous for its chicken rice, Ipoh is an oft-overlooked culinary gem in Malaysia's landscape. People invariably step over it heading from KL to Penang or Langkawi, but if you have some time to spare it is well worth treating your stomach to some of its delicacies.
Ipoh vegan

Vegetarian & Vegan Food Guide To Ipoh

By Carrot Massacre • April 3, 2025
The Mouth's guide to finding the best vegetarian and vegan food in Ipoh, Malaysia. From Indian to Japanese, Malay to Chinese, and even a soy dessert place thrown in for good measure. As usual, we got you covered.
City Guide Image

Ipoh Food Guide

By the mouth • March 14, 2025
Famous for its chicken rice, Ipoh is an oft-overlooked culinary gem in Malaysia's landscape. People invariably step over it heading from KL to Penang or Langkawi, but if you have some time to spare it is well worth treating your stomach to some of its delicacies.