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Plan B Cafe in Ipoh

Just diagonally opposite Concubine Lane and at the corner is Kong Heng Square. In Kong Heng Square, you’ll find Plan B (Ipoh).

How to get there

Address: 75, Jalan Panglima, 30000 Ipoh, Perak

Operating hours:

Monday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Plan B is located at the intersection of Jalan Panglima and Jalan Bandar Timah.

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. 

After a quick walk through Concubine Lane, we went diagonally across to Plan B in Kong Heng Square.

Plan B (Ipoh)

If you recognize this cafe in Kuala Lumpur, this is the Ipoh outlet. Plan B is also in:

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.

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Concubine Lane in Ipoh

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.

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Kacang Soya Lai Kee in Ipoh

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.

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Ipoh’s Peanut Candy Shop – Kedai Biskut dan Kek Sin Weng Fai

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.

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Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong in Ipoh

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 chicken
Bowl of pork and fish balls
Bean 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.

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What to Eat and Do in Ipoh

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

  • Afternoon tea

    Kacang Soya Lai Kee / Lai Kei Soya

  • Sightseeing

    Concubine Lane

  • Afternoon tea (Round 2)

    Plan B (Ipoh)

  • Somemore sightseeing

    Mural Art’s Lane

  • Dinner

    TUCK KEE RESTAURANT SDN BHD

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Nanga Damai Homestay in Sarawak, Malaysia

Nanga Damai Homestay is quite a popular and well-known homestay in Kuching, Sarawak.

You will definitely be excited to see the beauty found in the environment and also the interior of this interesting homestay. Nanga Damai Homestay, which is located in the Borneo Forest, is able to provide you with an interesting holiday with all the equipment and facilities provided.

This homestay provides accommodation from villa rooms to double rooms where you can choose according to your budget and suitability.

Most interestingly here, you are also provided with breakfast and no longer have to bother going out to find food.

The green plants and flowers that flourish and bloom in the surroundings of this homestay yard will surely make your soul calm and peaceful plus the beauty of its green nature.

This homestay also has a swimming pool where you can spend time bathing together with the children. Visit the website to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at Nanga Damai Homestay below. For every booking completed, I’ll receive a commission.

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Borneo Beach Villas in Sabah, Malaysia

If you are looking for a homestay that guarantees luxury and privacy for your family, Borneo Beach Villas in Karambunai, Sabah is a must and right choice.

This resort themed villa is close to the beach and is very beautiful and able to enchant you as a family. With quite beautiful scenery accompanied by the breeze of language, we are sure that your days will be full of excitement.

This villa is also complete with a private swimming pool and guarantees your comfort to bathe without any disturbance. It has an option for you to choose which is a villa with 2 or 3 rooms to live in.

In addition, you can also access wifi for free if you stay here with daily room cleaning service. Visit the website to learn more about this homestay.

You can book your stay at Borneo Beach Villas below. For every completed booking, I’ll receive a commission.

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Cloud9 Holiday Cottages in Langkawi, Malaysia

This homestay with a cottage concept offers you a luxurious and interesting vacation.

It has an atmosphere and decor that is quite beautiful and soothing. Cloud9 Holiday Cottages located on Pantai Cenang is also close to Underwater world Langkawi and Pantai Kuala Muda.

It is quite easy for you to visit these two places to complete a perfect vacation. At Cloud9 Holiday Cottages there are also some interesting facilities such as a swimming pool, shared terrace and others.

In fact, breakfast is also provided here. This homestay has a choice of houses which are one room, 2 room and 3 room where all these units have en-suite bathroom equipment and simple necessities such as fridge and kettle.

You can also enjoy free WiFi access around Cloud9 Holiday Cottages.

You can book your stay at Cloud9 Holiday Cottages below. For every booking completed, I’ll receive a commission.

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Jeff Lee Kitchen in Sungai Buloh

Located in the heart of Sungai Buloh’s industrial district is a local Chinese restaurant by the name of Jeff Lee Kitchen.

When my friend sent me the Google link, I thought it was a cafe, but it was not!

How to get there

Even though there’s an MRT station (Kampung Selamat MRT) nearby, but it’s not walkable. Even when driving, you’ll be passing rows of warehouses and trailing trucks and lorries closely behind. 

If you’re driving along Jalan Welfare, turn into Jalan Market. There’s an empty car park and field in the middle of the area.

As for Jeff Lee Kitchen, it is just conveniently located in front of the open car park. Jeff Lee Kitchen is 2 shop lots side-by-side.

Due to it’s popularity and to avoid the lunch crowd, go early. By noon, the crowd started filling up the restaurant.

Jeff Lee Kitchen

The signature dishes are the standing chicken, Peking duck, stir fried pork belly, minced pork noodles, cold “paku-pakis”, and claypot pork or fish porridge.

Among the signature dishes, we had these for lunch.

Paku-Pakis (RM15.00)

Minced pork noodles (RM10.00)

Stir fried pork belly (RM20.00)

Peking duck (RM45.00)

For dessert, we had the mochi mango (RM5.00).

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