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Ipoh

Nestled within steep limestone hills on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Ipoh has the proud heritage of a former tin mining boom town. While the current state capital of Perak had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst Malaysians for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes. Old residents are returning to their beloved hometown, eager to remake Ipoh into the "City of Millionaires" yet again. The country's third largest city, with 657,852 inhabitants as of 2010, is also a gateway to the Cameron Highlands and Pangkor Island.

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6 places match

  1. Buy

    Chin Pomelo Farm

    Gerai Limau Tambun Chin

    There are two types of pomelo to try, sweet (pale cream flesh) or sour (pink flesh). They vary on ripeness, depending on whether they're meant to be eaten fresh or for prayers. Starfruits and guavas are also grown on the farm. Closer to town, a bunch of pomelo stalls open in front of Sam Poh Tong.

    About RM15 a pomelo

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    Gerbang Malam

    A popular night market among locals. Sells mainly shoes and clothes. Great imitations of backpacks, glasses and watches can be found as well...

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    Hong Kee Confectionery

    鸿记饼家

    Family business famous for their Cantonese-style egg tarts. Come early as possible to avoid disappointments.

    7AM-2PM, closed on FridaysRM1.6/piece

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    Memory Lane

    Pasar Karat

    A flea market along Jalan Lim Bo Seng that takes places every Sunday morning. It is a good place to find imitation goods, antiques and other interesting local souvenirs. Be ready to bargain for the best price and be conscious of the fact that some stuff being sold here is probably stolen goods.

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    Seng Kee Food Trading

    Still making heong pang in the traditional manner in the backyard of their house, and worth a look just to see the masters at work. The biscuits are broiled to a crisp in giant clay jars over a carefully managed coconut husk fire, then cooled and packed into pink translucent bags tied off with a rubber band. They usually last a week before going soft. There's another cottage factory called 189 Heong Peah the next road over on Lorong Gunung Rapat 5 too.

    RM7 for a packet of ten

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    Yee Hup

    The family-operated business started at home in the 1980s, before becoming a corporate company pumping out biscuits by the truckload from industrial sized electric ovens. The convenient branch in town usually has varieties not found elsewhere.

    RM9 for a packet of ten