by SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Nestled in the heart of Ipoh very close to the Sultan Aslan Shah airport, the gastronomic gem known as LA FIN has managed to captivate both my palate and my senses in ways I never thought possible.…
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…
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…
I am so amazed at the blossoming of creativity in the F&B scene in Ipoh. Four or five years ago, one hardly heard of sourdough bread. Today, every shop or cafe that sells bread touts their own sourdough, and deciding…
Dessert with No Regrets Have you ever tired of cheesecake? Oh, a lot of them are yummilicious alright but there are times when it sits like a rock in your stomach! Cheesecake appreciation is at hand! The first time I…
SeeFoon Gets Roasted. When a friend invited me recently for Sunday Roast I was expecting a slab of beef, tough as shoe leather with a bland gravy straight out of a box and titivated with some horseradish and mustard. For…
You have to hand it to the F&B folks. They are so quick thinking and so fast to get on the bandwagon to get as much of their prepared meals to the public during this pandemic that before you can…
SeeFoon finds Love at First Bite Foo Hoong Ming or known as Ming for short, grew up in Ipoh and always had a hankering for pies. His favourite pie was the chicken pie from the iconic Beacon Point and when…