Ipoh

 

In the 19th century and the early part of the 20th, Ipoh was known as the town of tin miners. However, when you speak of Ipoh City today, the first thing that pops into many minds would be the great food and the beautiful gardens.

Once a small kampong that was rich in tin, the city grew even bigger after the trade ended. Unlike some towns that became deserted after the tin mining industry died, Ipoh flourished and was awarded city status a number of years ago.

Now, Ipoh bustles with activity from education to social to commerce and construction.

The hub for the state of Perak, Ipoh has seen its citizens’ lifestyle remain calm and steady despite the rapid growth of their surroundings.

One very memorable thing about Ipoh is the great food. All sorts of cooking styles can be found here, many of them brought in by the Chinese from the southern provinces and mixed with local flavours.

You can sample get delicious fare like Ipoh hor fun (kwayteow, or flat rice flour noodles). Ipoh chicken rice with beansprouts is another very popular dish. Here, you can find people eating relatively heavy meals even for supper.

There are too many dishes to name here but visitors to Ipoh must make it a point to taste the local food. Chances are the cuisine here is more varied and tastier than many other places in the country. Penangites might challenge this statement, but that’s another story!

Give us your views on what must be tried, seen, eaten, or just say something about this place.