Food lovers like you should do the culinary exploration in Ipoh. Ipoh is one among so many cities in Malaysia with diverse foods worth exploring. Of all the foods available in Ipoh, the most recommended one to taste is authentic Chinese food.

Don’t be worried, if you’re a Muslim, there are countless Chinese Muslim restaurants in Ipoh, serving the most delicious Chinese foods you’ve ever tasted. Ready to read our list? Keep going!

Location: 40, Jalan Majlis, South Ward, 31250 Tanjung Rambutan, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8 AM - 3 PM (Closed every Friday, Close at 5 PM every Monday)
Recommended Dishes: Nasi Goreng Telur Asin, Sotong Tepung (cuttlefish), Udang Tepung (prawn)

When you think of Chinese food, you might think of a big plate full of the dishes you desired, served with a bowl of warm rice that still has the smoke on top. When you come to Restoran Cina Muslim Muhammad Tan, that big plate you dreamt of came true. The portion per dish here is quite big, you can share it with your loved ones.

The price is reasonable and the food is really good. It is recommended to choose at least one plate of dry fried dishes when you’re here, like the prawns that go really well with the warm rice we talked about.

Location: 20, Persiaran Greentown 10, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12 - 10 PM
Recommended Dishes: Salted Egg Squid, Creamy Butter

Get ready for another great Chinese Muslim restaurant in Ipoh that serves mouth-watering dishes. It’s time for Restoran PakCik Wong, a nice place serving a lot of Chinese cuisines that will pamper your palate.

Every dish here is automatically served with rice, but you and your friends can still taste each other's dishes because the portions are big. You can choose your protein and your sauce: Creamy Butter, Salted Egg, Thai Sauce, Tiga Rasa, Black Pepper, and more!

Today, there are more than one of Restaurant PakCik Wong in Ipoh, due to the crowd’s enthusiasts.

Location: 14, Persiaran Greenhill, Kampung Jawa, 30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11.30 AM - 3.30 PM, 5.30 AM - 10.30 PM (Closed every Monday)
Recommended Dishes: Butter Chicken, Roasted Duck, Kailan Ikan Masin

The next extra famous Chinese Muslim restaurant in Ipoh is Restoran Hj Sharin Low Grand Ipoh, located in the heart of the old town. You know the scent of delicious Chinese food? Well, you can smell it from this restaurant even when you just got out of your parked car. It’s really going to make you extra hungry only in a blink of an eye.

What you get here is the whole experience: the halal Chinese cuisines that you crave for, the hospitality from all the waiters and staff, and the strong ambience of authentic Malaysian restaurants. If you’re confused on what to get, don’t hesitate to ask the waiters for some recommendation and explanation for each menu. They are very kind-hearted.

Location: 1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7.30 AM - 3.30 PM (Closed every Wednesday)
Recommended Dishes: All kind of steamed dimsum, Prawn Chee Cheong Fun

Stop thinking that Chinese food is only about prawns or fishes cooked by dry frying and served with a certain sauce. In fact, there’s another Chinese cuisine that you should try when you’re in Ipoh: dimsum.

Yup, if you crave for dimsum, please come to Canning Dimsum. Taste the juicy and savory dimsum that come in a wide range of variety, both for the steamed and the fried ones.

FYI, please come earlier if possible, so the best dishes that are people’s favorite won’t be already sold out.

Location: 29, Persiaran Greentown 4, Greentown Business Center, 30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11 AM - 3 PM, 5 - 9 PM (Closed every Monday)
Recommended Dishes: Curry Assam Fish Fillet, Butter Prawns, Kailan Garlic

Make yourself at home in Assam House Greentown, a place that is so comfortable, clean, and spacious. There’s both indoor and outdoor settings and both offer the most of your comfort. Surely, they serve halal Chinese food with so many variants.

Meet the attentive staff that will cater all of your needs. The taste of the foods here are superb, everything here is cooked and seasoned very well. People in Ipoh really love to come here, especially with affordable prices like this.

Don’t be surprised when you see a lot of cars parked around to visit Assam House Greentown during lunchtime or dinner. If you don’t want to skip a plate of Curry Assam Fish Fillet from Assam House Greentown, you’d better come earlier.

Location: 38, Lorong Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM (Closed every Monday)
Recommended Dishes: Prawn Chee Cheong Fun, Char Kway Teow, Roti Bakar Telur Goyang

Look for a Chinese Muslim restaurant Ipoh that opens early in the morning? Visit Restoran New Holly Wood, the halal Chinese restaurant that is also a well known breakfast spot in Ipoh.

The food served here is mostly in Kopitiam style, like Cakoi with Kaya Sauce, Fried Kuey Teow, Wanton Mee, and of course the authentic drinks like Hainan Iced Coffee and Signature Ipoh Kopi. Coffee lovers would be interested to try all the available coffee menu!

The place is big, but it’s always full every weekend. So, maybe you should plan to visit next weekend too!

Location: Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8 AM - 2.45 PM (Closed every Sunday)
Recommended Dishes: Salted Egg Chicken, Chee Chong Fun, Fried Lobak

Located in Brewster Village, Chef Uni @ Brewster is another Chinese Muslim restaurant in Ipoh that is suitable for breakfast too. There are so many people already impressed with the taste of the food here. Now, it’s time for you to prove!

The portion for every dish is perfect, and the reasonable price will make Chef Uni @ Brewster added to your list of favorite halal restaurants. The service is top notch and the staff are very friendly.

Explore the menu freely, from the tasty Hokkien Mee, Salted Egg Chicken, to dishes with traditional and simple taste like toast! Well, a plate of Roti Bakar Kaya or Roti Bakar Telur Goyang will start your day well.

There’s a limited parking space in front of the restaurant, and it will take a little effort to find parking outside the space during the peak time. But please, don’t give up. Everything will be worth it.

Location: 74.74A, Jalan Bercham, Taman Seri Dermawan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11.30 AM - 3 PM, 6 - 10.30 PM
Recommended Dishes: Fried Nestum, Butter Prawns, Kuali Tofu, Sweet Sour Fish Filet

Restaurant Caterbest is a nice place to spend lunch or dinner with your family. One serving here is enough to be shared for 2 persons. This family-owned restaurant has been open since 1994, and is still Ipoh’s favorite until today. If you come, you’ll know the chef is the owner, which is very humble and friendly.

Well, everybody will love the dishes that come from family recipes, don’t we all? Have a complete meal by ordering the protein side dish and the vegetables. Kuali Tofu might be perfect to share with your family. It’s thick, gravy, and of course, tasty with all the toppings blended perfectly with your rice.

As for the protein, well you have countless options here, from prawns, kerabu fish, chicken, and more. The chef will cook it perfectly and it will get to your mouth in full flavor.

Location: No 2-8 (Ground Floor, Jalan Kamaruddin Isa, Pusat Perdagangan Kepayang, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12.30 - 3.30 PM, 5 - 10 PM
Recommended Dishes: Butter Prawn, Salted Egg Squid

The last recommended Chinese Muslim restaurant in Ipoh is Restoran 1818 Masakan Cina Muslim. Located in Pusat Perdagangan Kepayang, Restoran 1818 Masakan Cina Muslim serves you first class taste of Chinese foods. Even similar to what you’ll get in a big hotel’s restaurant, but of course, you’ll get it here at a more reasonable price.

You can make your booking in advance, in case you’re having a celebration or something. The varieties of foods are good: Sizzling Tofu, Salted Egg Cuttlefish, Lemon Chicken, Chicken Salted Egg, Tomyam Fried Rice, and more. Close your main meal with some sweets for desserts, like its Scoop Ice Cream.

Don’t forget to save this list of recommended Chinese Muslim Restaurants in Ipoh! It will be very helpful when you search for a halal Chinese food in Ipoh, especially when Ramadan comes! Most of the places mentioned are suitable for break-fasting with your favorite people.Plan your culinary adventure in Ipoh with Traveloka, where you can get the best deal for all your holiday essentials, from hotel, flights, and attractions. Browse more of the interesting places other than these Chinese Muslim restaurants in Ipoh only on Traveloka!

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