Top 5 Best Chicken Rice Shops in Ipoh

As the epicentre of Malaysian cuisine, Ipoh is home to numerous restaurants that specialise in the beloved dish chicken rice. These restaurants are well-known for their delicious chicken, aromatic rice, and appetising side dishes. They now play a major role in attracting both residents and tourists to Ipoh’s thriving cuisine scene.

These top-notch chicken-rice restaurants in Ipoh offer a delicious blend of innovation and tradition, with the fragrant rice and savoury, soft chicken blending harmoniously. These restaurants offer a fascinating voyage through the rich and various flavours that distinguish Ipoh’s gastronomic environment while showcasing their culinary expertise. The top 5 chicken rice shops in Ipoh are listed here.

1.Restaurant Sam Ma

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Although Sam Ma Restaurant opens at 6 p.m., there’s always a queue of enthusiastic patrons by 5:15 p.m. This restaurant serves flavorful and light rice along with juicy Kampung Chicken, Pork Balls, and Crispy Bean Sprouts. The dishes’ flavorful mix is enhanced by the well-balanced saltiness of the sauces. Its close proximity to the PLUS highway makes it a convenient stop for travellers, and fast service is standard here. It’s worth coming here for lunch because of the extremely large portion sizes of the meals.

Location : 3, Jalan S. A. Lingam, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

Operating Hours:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday)
Closed on Wednesday

2. Restoran Nasi Ayam Pak Kong

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The modest Restoran Nasi Ayam Pak Kong can accommodate up to 24 patrons at a time in its small dining area. This place serves deliciously smooth and silky Poached Chicken, as well as perfectly grilled Char Siew and Chicken. The handmade tofu is incredibly excellent, and the caramelised beef and sauce of the char siew melt on your tongue. In addition, you can request side dishes including Petai, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Liver, and Sour Spicy Vegetables. While less well-known to visitors, this store is well-liked by the community.

Location : 27, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (Daily) 

3. Yoon Kee Bean Sprouts Chicken

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Rice is served with delicious poached kampung chicken at Yoon Kee Bean Sprouts Chicken, an Ipoh hidden gem. The chicken is tasty and tender, without being overly oily, and the bean sprouts are juicy and full of flavour. The delicate touches of ginger and spices give this shop’s chicken rice a distinct flavour and scent that sets it apart from other traditional chicken rice establishments. Open from 5 p.m., this restaurant offers quick service and is a great place to dine because it’s next to a lot of other food stands, so patrons have lots of options for where to eat.

Location: No 23, Medan Selera Stadium, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.

Operating Hours: 5:00 pm – 11.30 pm (Daily)

4. IPOH Hainan Chicken Rice

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A satisfying experience is provided by IPOH Hainan Chicken Rice, particularly for the halal variety. Particularly its deliciously seasoned and soft chicken, which has a satisfying bite, the flavorful Hainan chicken is very noteworthy. Several people consider this to be a must-dine restaurant because of the generous serving size and excellent services.

Address: 107, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

Operating Hours:
11:00 am – 10:00 pm (Monday – Thursday)
10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Friday – Sunday)

5. Restoran Tauge Ayam Ong Kee

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Ayam Restoran Tauge Across the street from Lou Wong, a rather more well-known chicken-rice restaurant, is Ong Keet. Compared to Lou Wong, Ong Kee Restaurant is less commercialised and draws more locals. Just as good as the well-known Lou Wong chicken rice store are the stir-fried vegetables, the fragrant rice, and the texture and tenderness of the chicken. In fact, some patrons even assert that the personnel at Ong Kee Restaurant is friendlier and more accommodating, and that the chicken rice tastes better.

Location : No. 48/51, 53, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.

Operating Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (Monday, Friday – Sunday)