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IPOH: Nostalgia Eats @ Durbar FMS (Pork-free)

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:March 1, 2019
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I would recommend Durbar at FMS as a dining choice mainly for nostalgia and its history, second for the food.

It would seem that I’m implying that the food is bad, but trust me, based on what I’ve tried, the food isn’t remotely bad, but neither is it mind-blowing.

It is comfort food. The very building is a relic.
Durbar FMS is the oldest bar and restaurant in Ipoh and possibly in Malaysia. The grand dame was revived from her 11-year slumber by Seow Wee Liam, an Ipohan and he can be seen here daily managing the restaurant.

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Dim Sum in IPOH 2019: Pork free dim sum at Canning Dim Sum

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Post published:February 22, 2019
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Verdict: Great option for PORK-FREE dim sum in Ipoh, undoubtedly better in taste than Greentown and not as expensive as Weil Hotel.

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11 IPOH Best Chinese Restaurants (dai chou) – Sun Marpoh, Wong Koh Kee & more

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Post published:May 31, 2016
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** UPDATE – JAN 2018: 12 restaurants now!

I’m back with more of my Ipoh’s best food lists! 🙂

Short on the heels of my Ipoh Best Dim Sum list, today it is all about my quest in seeking out the best Chinese restaurants in Ipoh.
This whole compilation is possible thanks to Brian, an Ipoh-lang true and through with a discerning palate that I trust wholeheartedly.

With his input, the list below are outlets popularly known as “dai chow” or the family dining (chinese food, cook upon order, eat-with-rice and dishes, family sit-down dinner) type of restaurants.

DISCLAIMER:

I’ve personally tried 12 of them in Ipoh so far and you can be assured there will be more over the coming months.
As per my standard protocol, I paid for my food, all visits are incognito and the number of diners varies from 2 – 6 partners.

I’m open to suggestions/recommendations so do drop me a message here (under comments) or fb.com/wackybecki or fb.com/RebeccaSawBlog!

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Best dim sum in IPOH Part 5 – Restoran Hong Kong Dim Sum BFB

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 9, 2016
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Alongside heavyweights such as Dynasty Palace, Zui Le Xuan, Chooi Yue, Lok Hin, Sun Kim Aik and Sun Kok Kee, Restoran Dim Sum BFB pales terribly in comparison, regardless of…