By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Want a quick and satisfying meal? Something ‘downhome’ and tasty? In a venue that is air-conditioned, presentable, with a wide choice? Then D’North Star is the place to head for. The menu is extensive and when you…
By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen I was invited by the inimitable Chef YC of Above Gastrobar to sample their Christmas menu. Naturally I was thrilled and rearranged my schedule to make my evening free. I had been dying to try Koji, that…
By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Having been absent for a while, recovering from a fall, I am back on the culinary scene bursting with energy and excited to discover all the new culinary delights that are popping up all over Ipoh. And…
Today I am applauding and celebrating the return of young folks to Ipoh, whether out of necessity as in old parents or tired of the rat race in bigger cities. Plus the lure of a more peaceful lifestyle in Ipoh…
by See Foon-Koppen I have tried for the past 25 years since living in Ipoh to find a Char Kway Teow (CKT) to drool over. Hitherto I have relied on my forays into Penang to get that palate stimulating kick…
Ipoh is not known for its western fine dining and the few that are flourishing here can be counted on one hand. One that has stood the test of time is Indulgence Restaurant, the grand old mansion with its ample…
Bond & Co is offering a Ramadan Set promotion starting from April 4, 2022. The set is for 5 pax and is priced at RM388. Address: 1, Jalan Niaga Simee, Kampung Simee, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Business Hours: 9am-9pm, closed…
Hainan Zai (HBR Cafe) Pictures by Gisele Soo Hainan Zai has moved! I first wrote a review on Hainan Zai (meaning son of person from Hainan) shortly after they opened in early 2020. Then MCO and the pandemic came and…
Roku Japanese Sake & Dining Pictures by Gisele Soo It was in Tokyo many many moons ago that I had my first taste of sushi and sashimi. At first bite I had issues with the texture and the ‘rawness’ of…
I have a secret. I am a crab lover. I love crabs of all species: Mud, Flower, Alaskan, Snow, Spanner…you name it, I love it. But I do worry about it’s provenance. There is always that dreaded Hepatitis lurking around…
“Wow, no need to go to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore for a Michelin Star meal,” exclaimed my friend William Balasingam as we all staggered out of Bond & Co, the newest restaurant to join in the stellar mix of best…
This article is all about bread. Sourdough bread, to be precise. In my arrogant youth, I thought I knew everything there was to be known about this important staple for ¾ of the world’s population; whether they were flat, unleavened,…
