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See Foon

SeeFoon Chan-Koppen has been writing a food column called Musings on Food in the Ipoh Echo since 2009. It is widely read both in print as well as online which receives more than 1 million hits a month. Her forte is in communications, having honed her skills after graduating from the University of Singapore where she worked for the Straits Times Group and was a food critic for the New Nation. Her knowledge of food and cooking come from more than 30 years in the hotel industry based in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and subsequently Kuala Lumpur. During this time, she has travelled all over the world and eaten at the best and worst restaurants. She is totally intimate with the subtleties and nuances of most cuisines of the world having been involved in opening over 50 hotels throughout the Asia/Pacific region and China where she helped to conceptualize Food and Beverage themes and critiqued on food quality. SeeFoon calls herself a global citizen and now chooses the serenity and friendliness of Ipoh to the bright lights of the many cities she has lived in. She also loves the food in Ipoh and is passionate about telling the world about it.

SeeFoon Embraces Healthy Gourmet Dining

When three siblings with different interests share a common goal to open a restaurant, the likes of which Ipoh has never experienced, the end result could have been disastrous with each sibling grappling for the lion’s share of focus but…

Ipoh’s Celebrity Chef Treats at the Dome

A first for Ipoh and a first for the Dome Restaurant at Meru Valley Resort, celebrity chef Greg Farnan fired up the kitchen as well as invited guests at an exclusive dinner hosted by Dorper Lamb Malaysia and Meru Valley…

SeeFoon Gets Clubby at the Dome

I usually don’t expect good food at a club. A simple bowl of noodles or fried rice is about all I allow myself and with some luck it’s served in an air-conditioned environment. When it comes to gourmet food, I…

SeeFoon gets lucky with Laksa

When a former industrialist decides to set up a food stall, it is certainly not with the intention to put food on the table for his family like the way most Mama and Papa stalls begin their journey but rather…

SeeFoon Gets All Steamed Up Over Fish

It’s quite amazing how certain locations are famous for certain dishes and Rawang is one of them. I have heard of their famous steamed Tilapia but have never had the pleasure of actually tasting it. Now I won’t have to…

SeeFoon Gets Bowled Over

My favourite meal of the day is breakfast. That is when I’m ravenous and my palate is fresh. Ready to savour the delectable dish of the day. Alas, I’m often too lazy to trek into town for breakfast. Recently however,…