Not to be confused with Restoran Tuck Kee, this Tuck Kee here is a different restaurant in Ipoh.
This TUCK KEE RESTAURANT SDN BHD is located at Jalan King, Jalan Pasir Pinji, and not in Taman Jubilee.
How to get there
Address: 1-3, Jalan King, Jalan Pasir Pinji, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
Operating hours:
Monday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk. If you’re driving, there are lots of parking spaces around.
As it was nearby our AirBnb in Ipoh, we walked there.
TUCK KEE RESTAURANT SDN BHD
TUCK KEE is prominently located at the cross junction where Jalan King, Jalan Queen, Jalan Saw Seong Peck, and Jalan Peh Kee Koh meet. The restaurant is a double-storey corner shop lot, easily recognisable by it’s modern facade.
A bonus to this restaurant is that it is elderly-friendly, as there’s a separate access and specially-fitted chair on another staircase to bring the elderly upstairs.
Upon entering the restaurant, it has a grand middle-to-upper class feel to it.
Good thing we called an hour earlier to make a reservation. By the time we reached at 6.30pm for dinner, it was already almost packed.
Due to shortage of tables, 15 of us were squeezed into a table upstairs. 12 chairs and 3 stools surrounded the table.
We ordered 8 dishes. See below for the 8.
Porksalted egg long beanssweet potato leavesroast duckfried tofubrinjalfried squidginger chicken
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, TUCK KEE RESTAURANT was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube Short below.
Besides eating only after eating (eventually), take a walk through this lane and explore a part of Ipoh.
How to get there
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, drive, or walk. If you’re driving, there are lots of parking spaces around.
Continuing our journey for the day, we walked from Plan B to the Mural Art’s Lane. We crossed the Jalan Sultan Iskandar Bridge over the Kinta River to get to the other side of town.
Mural Art’s Lane
The paintings were painted on old, heritage buildings. The paintings highlight the many cultures and life of Malaysia: lion dance, children skipping rope, family art, etc.
The Mural Art’s Lane is located at the back lane between Jalan Sultan Iskandar and Jalan Masjid. Search “Mural Art’s Lane” on Google Maps or use Masjid Panglima Kinta as the landmark.
Murals can also be found around Jalan Market that area.
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Mural Art’s Lane was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube Shorts below.
Plan B is under The BIG Group which also has Ben’s, Ben’s General Food Store, Ben’s Bake Shop, Ben’s Chicken Shop, Ben’s BBQ, Plan B Roasters, Benbino, and BESPOKE by Ben’s under it’s umbrella. You can learn more about The Big Group here.
Plan B is an Asian fusion restaurant. The interior has a very industrial and modern feel.
As it was already in the afternoon, we ordered some light food and drinks to chill after a short walk through Concubine Lane and a long walk from Taman Jubilee.
We had some coffee, latte (hot), watermelon lychee frosty, classic chocolate brownie, and plain fries.
At the table, there was a QR code to scan to open the menu, create your order, and send to the kitchen.
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Plan B was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube Short below.
After buying more than one Lou Poh Pheng (Wife’s Biscuit) from Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop, ended up at Concubine Lane in Ipoh.
Anyway, Concubine Lane is a notable street (at least according to Google Maps) – not to be missed in Ipoh.
How to get there
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
We walked from Taman Jubilee to Concubine Lane that side. We crossed the Jalan Sultan Iskandar Bridge over the Kinta River to get to the other side of town.
Concubine Lane
This is a narrow lane of at most 100 meters with both sides having shops. There are a few eateries, craft works shops, souvenir shops, and stalls selling all sorts of things in this narrow lane.
Historically, Concubine Lane was popularly known as “The Second Wife Lane” or in Chinese as Yee Lai Hong or in English as “The Mistress Lane” which existed since 1908. This area of shop houses was a centre for opium smokers, gamblers and prostitutes owned by tycoons or millionaire miners around Ipoh. The lanes were later renamed with various names such as Err Nai Xiang (Concubine Lane), Da Nai Xiang (Wife Lane) and San Nai Xiang (Market Lane). Believed by many, it can be said that this place was home to concubines and mistresses of Chinese tycoons. Present day, it has a variety of food outlets, gifts and souvenir shops
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Concubine Lane was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube Short below.
Chinese New Year is less than a month away! If you’re planning on visiting friends or your family members, or perhaps you might even be attending a Chinese New Year party – you might want to impress them with an incredible gift that will leave them happy until the end of the year!
Don’t pull up to your Lunar New Year gathering empty-handed; here are 6 ideas for Chinese New Year gifts that you can buy for your peers and family!
Fruit is everyone’s favorite food, and during the New Year, we eat a lot of high-calorie and high-fat pastries and delicacies every day. At this time, giving fruit to supplement vitamin C and fiber can be a very thoughtful Chinese New Year gift.
This exquisite gift box with fruits and flowers is visually pleasing, which will definitely make your gift stand out. Just remember to avoid fruits with negative connotations like plums and pears.
If you want to choose a thoughtful and practical gift for the older ones, a massager is the perfect gift!
Shoulder, neck pain and muscle soreness are quite a common issue among those of older age. Therefore, items such as massage instruments can be a great Chinese New Year gift. Let your elders enter the new year feeling fresh and rejuvenated every day!
Neck massagers, eye massagers, head massage combs or face lifting massage beauty devices are all very suitable gifts for elders this Lunar New Year.
How about some healthy snacks during the holidays for a change? Nutritious and organic food is yet another suitable gift for Chinese New Year!
Organic nuts, dried fruits, whole grain beverages and the like are a fun and healthy snack to enjoy during the Lunar New Year.
If the elders aren’t particularly a fan of eating snacks, they can also choose healthy ingredients such as organic mushrooms, organic seasonings, quinoa, and organic honey, which is also perfect for daily cooking, making it a great versatile choice.
You can also consider sending precious medicinal herbs and seafood during Chinese New Year.
Common health-preserving gift boxes include bird’s nest, ginseng, sea cucumber, abalone, cordyceps and other precious tonics, all of which are very suitable for elders.
Before buying precious medicinal materials, it is recommended to understand the physical condition and health needs of the elders, and choose foods from regular sources and guaranteed quality.
Tea is a suitable drink at any time and any place. During various traditional Chinese festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year, happy events and even ancestor worship, a pot of tea would normally be brewed at home.
Drinking tea can help quench thirst and promote body fluids, eliminate greasy food, detoxify and beautify the skin. Therefore, the practice of “giving tea and health” can definitely be considered a sincere gift.
You can choose a gift combination of tea leaves and tea sets for a thoughtful and unique twist for your Chinese New Year gift.
Gifts such as dried meat, cured meat, and shredded pork that are loved by those old or young are not only full of ritual, but also a New Year gift with a strong New Year flavor.
Nowadays, there are more and more jerky flavors on the market. You can choose from a variety of jerky with good taste and a full aroma.
If you are afraid that jerky is too greasy, you can choose this New Year gift box with jerky and tea, which is also a good gift choice!
You may put a lot of pressure on giving the best gift to your loved ones on Chinese New Year, but don’t fret – as long as you put thought into your gift, that’s what ultimately counts.
This Chinese New Year, bring your presents and don’t forget to sincerely greet each other happily this holiday!
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday that is celebrated by Chinese people all around the world. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar, and is typically celebrated on the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar.
The holiday is a time for families to come together and celebrate with food, gifts, and traditional activities. It is also a time for people to honor their ancestors and pay respects to the gods.
How well-versed are you with Chinese New Year? Here’s a few fun facts about Chinese New Year that you should definitely know!
Chinese New Year Do’s
1. Red, red, and red!
One of the most well-known traditions of Chinese New Year is the use of red decorations, which are believed to bring good luck. Red lanterns, red envelopes, and red paper cuttings are all common decorations during the holiday.
2. Delicious, prosperous food
Chinese New Year is also associated with certain foods, such as dumplings, fish, and niangao (a type of sweet rice cake). These foods are believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.
3. Family reunions
Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together and celebrate. Many people will travel long distances to be with their loved ones and participate in the festivities.
Chinese New Year Don’ts
1. Sweeping or cleaning
Sweeping or cleaning on the first few days of the holiday is considered unlucky, as it is believed to sweep away good luck and fortune. If you want to do any cleaning, do it before the holiday starts!
2. Washing hair or cutting nails
It is also considered unlucky to wash your hair or cut your nails on the first few days of the holiday, as it is believed to symbolize washing away good luck.
3. Wearing black or white clothing
It is considered unlucky to wear black or white clothing during the holiday, as these colors are associated with death and funerals. It’s best to wear red so you can receive good luck and ward off evil spirits!
Conclusion
Chinese New Year is a time of joy and celebration, and is an important cultural event for the millions of people around the world who celebrate it. It is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year with hope and good wishes for the future!
Today, let’s stop over at Kacang Soya Lai Kee, otherwise known as Lai Kee Soya Bean at Jalan Theatre in Taman Jubilee, Ipoh. It is just behind Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong and Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop.
How to get there
Address: 32-54, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
After lunch at Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong, shopping at Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop, and lots of walking – it’s time for some dessert.
Kacang Soya Lai Kee
Here, they serve kacang soya tanpa serbuk gipsum (soya bean without gipsum powder). The tau fu fa comes with either ginger syrup (sirap halia), Gula Melaka syrup (sirap gula melaka), or brown sugar syrup.
They also serve caramel custard.
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Kacang Soya Lai Kee was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch the YouTube Short below.
Welcome to Ipoh’s famous peanut candy shop. Along Jalan Yau Tet Shin in Taman Jubilee, you can find the main shop for the famous “Sin Weng Fai” peanut candy.
How to get there
Address: 69 & 69A, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
If you’re driving along the main road, Jalan Raja Ekram or Jalan Yau Tet Shin itself, you’ll easily spot the corner maroon shop.
After our lunch at Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong, we walked down to the other end of the road.
Kedai Biskut Dan Kek Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop
The shop consists of 2 shop lots split into 2 sections.
The outer section, located at the corner lot, is where the peanut candy is freshly packed in front of customers before payment. People would queue and the line can stretch all the way to the back of the block. The queue can be as long as 30 to 40 minutes.
When it’s your turn to pay and collect the peanut candy, each customer is limited to a few number of packs.
Then, the inner section is where they also sell other pastries such as kaya puffs, their signature wedding cakes, heong peah, chips, cookies, etc.
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During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, the Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube video below.
If you’ve heard of Ipoh. You’ll recognize foodie terms like Ipoh chicken rice, Ipoh hor fun, Ipoh white coffee, etc. Today, we’re about Ipoh chicken rice.
In Ipoh, a recommended and popular chicken rice restaurant is in Taman Jubilee – Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong Ipoh Sdn Bhd.
“When in Ipoh, what to do in Ipoh? Eat. Ipoh chicken rice.”
How to get there
Address: 49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
We took a Grab from our AirBnb nearby in Ipoh. The Grab fare was RM5 for 4 pax for a 1 kilometere plus ride.
Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong
The restaurant can’t be missed, as it’s a corner shop lot with yellow roof and big yellow signboard all around. The name “Lou Wong” prominently displayed in red on the board.
By noon, when we reached there, the restaurant was already in overflow mode. Waiters were setting up more tables along the side of the road. Lots of people were also queueing up outside to get a table inside.
We waited about 15 to 20 minutes to get a table.
Lunch
Unlike most other chicken rice shops, Lou Wong only has steam and roasted chicken, for meat dishes. They don’t serve roasted pork (siu yuk) and BBQ pork (char siew).
In addition to the chicken, you can also order bean sprouts, meat or fish balls, lettuce, and chicken feet to go with the main dish.
Since there were 7 people at our table, we ordered one whole steam chicken, bean sprouts, and a bowl of meat and fish balls in soup.
Whole steam chickenBowl of pork and fish ballsBean sprouts (tauge)
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During my 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong was one of the 7 places I visited in 1 day. Watch the YouTube video below.
In Ipoh, there are so many things you can do, besides eating only. You can eat chicken rice, buy peanut candy, have tau fu fa for afternoon tea, and visit some Ipoh attractions.
Assuming you reach Ipoh late in the morning and retire for the night in Ipoh – this recommendation is for you.
Below is a walkthrough of the places to eat and visit for half the day in Ipoh. Alternatively, you can watch the YouTube Short directly below.
Lunch
Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong
Shopping
Kedai Biskut dan Kek Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop
