It is not easy to pick the top Perak food hunting and attractions places because there are so much to see and do here. Perak is one of the largest states in Peninsular Malaysia with an area of over 21,000 sq. km. stretching from just north of Selangor all the way to the Thai border. Its scenery includes the hills of the Titiwangsa range along its Eastern edge, the unusual limestone karst towers outside Ipoh, some spectacular caves, the huge Temenggor Lake, excellent beaches and the popular resort island of Pangkor.
Did you know?
On public holidays, people will even make the journey from Singapore to Perak just to try the best food here! There are even busloads of tourists that come for the food too! There are lists of halal food too! For Muslims, don’t worry we have got you covered!
Besides food, you might be wondering:
What else is there to do in Perak? Here are some interesting places in Perak!
PERAK FOODIE:
1. Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau Restaurant
Remark: Hor fun (flat white rice noodles) is served with the chicken instead of rice!
(Non-halal)
Address: 44, Jalan Raja Ekram, Kampung Jawa, 31350 Ipoh, Perak.
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday – 6 pm to 10 pm
Monday to Wednesday – Closed
Contact: 012-5203322
2. Concubine Lane Ipoh Tau Fu Fa
Remark: Pork Free
They have several flavors of Tau Fu Fa if you want to try something other than the original:
· Bird’s Nest
· Teochew style with brown sugar, ginger and black sesame seeds
· Ginger
Address: 8, Jalan Panglima, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
3. Ais Kepal Concubine Lane
They sell an unusual cold dessert- a giant ice ball (ais kepal) that you can get in a few flavors:
· Mango
· Grape
· Pandan
· Sarsi (Malaysian soft drink similar to Pepsi or Coke)
Address: 99, Jalan Sultan Yusof, 3000 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Pork Free
Opening hours: Weekdays (except Tuesdays) – 11 am to 4 pm
Weekends: 10 am to 5.30 pm
Contact: 016-5211283
4. Laksa Telur Goreng Bersarang at Café Setinggan
The traditionally cooked laksa noodles and spicy fish gravy is topped off with a unique style of fried egg that makes it look like a bird’s nest, hence the name ‘telur goreng bersarang’
Address: Jalan Margosa D/8, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Halal certified
Opening hours: Saturday-Thursday (closed on Friday) – 12 pm to 7 pm
Contact: 018-5772955
5. Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice
You cannot leave Ipoh without trying Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice! You will love the flavorsome poached chicken served with light soy sauce. The dish is best eaten with a serving of boiled bean sprouts together with a bowl of smooth and fragrant rice. The delicious chilli sauce to dip your chicken in!
Address: 107 Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Halal certified
Opening hours: Open daily – 11 am to 9 pm
Contact: 05-2545591
6. Mee Daud Mat Jasak
It is one of the few places to serve good mee kicap with yong tau foo, as well as mee kari with succulent fishballs in coconut curry gravy. Have the mee kicap with either flat rice noodles or yellow noodles!
Address: 1, Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Halal certified
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday – 3.30 pm to 9 pm
Friday to Saturday – 3.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Sunday – Closed
Contact: 019-4410096
7. Caning Dim Sum Restaurant
Canning Dim Sum signature - siew mai, fishballs, char siew bao (chicken version) and “Xiao long bao” (Shanghai dumplings).
Address: 1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Halal certified
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 7.00 am to 3.30 pm
Wednesday - Closed
Contact: 016-2680535
8. Miker Food
Head on to Miker Food for a whole host of choice from Malay dishes to Western selections. Try the special Tom Yam Nyor that is packed with seafood and served in a coconut. The water from the coconut itself is used in making the tom yam, giving it the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Other than that, you cannot miss the handmade stine oven pizza from the Chik Pizza stall! You can even try half-and-half of any of their topping cobinations if you are indecisive!
Address: Jalan Padang, 30020 Ipoh, Perak
Remark: Halal certified
Opening hours: Open daily – 5 pm to 11 pm
Contact: 011-10300033
Top Attraction Places in Perak
1. Gua Tempurung
Tempurong Cave is one of the largest natural limestone caves in Malaysia stretching over 1.5 km. It is show cave with safe walkways and illuminated to reveal its natural beauty.
2. Perak Tong Cave Temple
On the outskirts of Ipoh there are many fascinating cave temples to visit. One of the most famous is Perak Tong Cave Temple. The cave contains a 40-foot-high golden Buddha and beautiful murals. Climb 450 steps for a great view of Ipoh.
4. Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s castle was named after its owner William Kellie Smith a Scottish planter. The castle was designed to replicate the great British Raj palaces in India with Moorish style arches and windows. He built the castle for his beloved wife, Agnes but was not completed when he died in 1926. This historic half-built palatial home for a Scottish planter is one of the top Perak attractions.
4. Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut)
Little has changed at Bukit Larut Resort Hill in the past 100 years. It is still a place for nature, peace and quiet and fresh mountain.
5. Tasik Cermin
Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake) is a stunning hidden lake surrounded by limestone karst towers. You need to walk through a quarry and a tunnel to reach it.
6. Perak Man
Visit Lenggong Valley Archeological Gallery to see the oldest skeleton found in Peninsular Malaysia and gain an appreciation of the archaeological history of the Lenggong Valley, one of Malaysia’s four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
7. Kuala Kangsar Heritage Trail
Take a self-guided tour around Kuala Kangsar, one of Malaysia’s loveliest and most historic towns.
8. Banding Island
Banding Island is an ideal base for exploring Lake Temenggor and the Royal Belum Rainforest. Definitely one of Malaysia’s most beautiful areas.
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