Drink

Nam Heong Coffee Shop

This Chinese coffee shop is the home of the famous "Ipoh White Coffee" and has links to the big OldTown coffee chain too. The egg tarts are fresh out of the oven, all sweet and flaky. Also serves fried rice noodles and other local eats.

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Address: 2 Jln Bandar Timah
Hours: 6AM-6PM
Price: Meals from RM3

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