
Restaurant Kwong Fatt
B1705 Jalan Berserah (016 951 8338). Daily, 6am-3pm.
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The best way to get to know a place is through its food. Check out these top food trails and the local prides these Malaysian states have to offer.
BREAKFAST
Larut Matang Food Court
With over 100 stalls, you’ll be spoilt for choice with dishes like char kuey teow with fish balls, mee rebus, laksa and more. Complete the meal with Nyonya kuih and Ipoh’s white coffee.
Jalan Panggung Wayang. Daily, 11am-7pm.
LUNCH
Yut Sun
Yut Sun sticks to true Hainanese flavours with their house speciality, Roti Sayur – think of it as a variation of Roti Babi but topped with a sunny-side-up, and sautéed vegetables on the side. Order their Hainanese chicken chop too.
78-80 Jalan Pasar (05 808 3250). Mon-Sat, 8am-9pm.
Ansari Famous Cendol
Ansari tops their cendol with red beans and pulut, making it a satisfying dessert on a hot day. If you’re still feeling peckish, try the pasembur.
92 Jalan Barrack (012 562 9440). Mon-Sun, 10.30am-6pm (closed every second Fri).
Aulong Biscuit & Confectionery
One of the best heong peah biscuits in Perak can be found in this wooden house at Aulong Baru.
768 Lorong 29, Aulong Baru (05 808 7608). Daily, 8am-7pm.
DINNER
Simpang Char Kuey Teow
The queue here may be long but your patience will be rewarded with an excellent plate of duck egg char kuey teow.
Jalan Besar, Jalan Simpang (opposite McDonald’s Drive-Thru). Mon-Sat, 7-11pm/12midnight.
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