10 Amazing Halal Restaurants You Need to Try in Ipoh

Looking for delicious Halal Restaurants in Ipoh? Check out the list of amazing Halal restaurants you need to try on your trip in Ipoh.

10 Best Halal Restaurants in Ipoh


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1. Restoran Tasik Raban

Restoran Tasik Raban is one of the most popular Halal restaurants in Ipoh that offer excellent range of Malay cuisine. It serves a wide variety of Halal dishes, with their specialty being Ikan Bakar (Grilled fish).

There are many variety of Halal dishes: grilled chicken, fried salted fish, fried chicken, curry chicken, beef rendang, clams, siput sedut and etc. The must try food besides Ikan Bakar; recommend to try Sambal Tempoyak (Fermented durian flesh with a slightly spicy kick).

Halal dishes at Restoran Tasik Raban-Image credit to rtr_restorantasikraban (Instagram)
Address: 1-21, Medan Stesen 19/4, Taman Pengkalan Jaya, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: Monday (10:30a.m.-4:30p.m)
                 Tuesday-Sunday (11a.m.-8:00p.m)
Contact Details: +6016-531 7606  
Price range: $ (around RM5 per plate)
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Old location was at Ipoh Stadium, now relocated to Pengkalan Jaya

2. Allongs, Warong Ipoh Lontong

Allongs, Warong Ipoh Lontong serves traditional Malay cuisine for breakfast in Ipoh. There are famous for Sambal Sotong Kering, Lontong and Nasi Lemak.

Nasi Lemak at Allongs, Warong Ipoh Lontong- Image Credit to Allongslontong.business.site
Lontong at Allongs, Warong Ipoh Lontong- Image Credit to Allonglontong.business.site

Lontong (boiled compressed rice cakes) cooked in a milky broth laden with spices and sweetness from coconut milk, cabbages, and dried shrimps. This bowl of goodness has a right balance of sweet, spicy and savoury. And it pairs really well with Sambal Sotong Kering; thinly sliced dried cuttlefish in spicy chili paste.

Address: 24, 1, Pesara Ipoh, Taman Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: 7:45a.m. to 1p.m (Closed on Sunday)     
Contact Details: +6018-466 6238 
Halal: Yes
Remarks: It is usually very busy in the morning. Come hungry and indulge on all the Ipoh goodness.

3. BBQ Lamb Ipoh

Craving for some Halal western food? BBQ Lamb Ipoh is hands up the best place to eat yummylicious Halal western food. We can’t get enough of the delicious BBQ meat here.

Smoked Lamb Rack at Halal Restaurant BBQ Lamb Ipoh- Image Credit to BBQ LAMB Ipoh (Facebook)

BBQ Lamb Ipoh serves Asian marinated roasted lamb, beef short ribs and smoked duck by using traditional clay oven. The pioneer in Asean. With a mission of revolution of taste, this roasted and grill restaurant has gained a name for itself. A recommended to eat Halal restaurant for those who are visiting Ipoh.

Smoked meat at BBQ Lamb Ipoh- Image Credit to BBQ LAMB Ipoh (Facebook)

We strongly recommend to try the slow-smoked rack of lamb and lamb shank. It s imperfectly seasoned; so tender, the meat fell off the bone and melt in your mouth. 5 stars for the quality; reasonably priced and beautifully presented food.

Address:  6, Jalan Ampang Baru 2, Kampung Ampang Baru, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, 31400 Ipoh
Operating Hours: 6:00p.m. to 11p.m (Closed on Monday)   
Contact Details: +6017-524 5571
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Must try Lamb Shank, affordable and delicious

4. David’s Diner

David’s Diner is a popular restaurant for western Halal food in Ipoh. It is an old-timer in town; known for their extensive western menu with American food as well as Mexican food!

Rib Eye Steak at David’s Diner- Image Credit to David’s Diner (Facebook)

The ambience at David’s Diner is that of a typical American style restaurant seen in movies. The American flag, mirrors, artificial brick wall paper with dark brown tables and chairs, it felt like a teleport to America.

Boston Lobster at David’s Diner- Image Credit to David’s Diner (Facebook)

A recommended western Halal restaurant for great food, and reasonable price. The place is cozy and a great place to dine in with friends and family.

Address:  B-G-1, Persiaran Greentown 7, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
Contact Details: +605-242 5733
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Popular for Boston lobster and steaks

5. Eight Miles Burger Banjir

Eight Miles opened since 2008, a roadside stall in Hulu Kinta, Ipoh. This western Halal restaurant quickly became Ipoh residents favorite; known for affordable, generous portion and delicious food.

Burger Banijir at Eight Miles Burger Banjir- Image Credit to Eight Miles Burger Banjir (Facebook)

Famous for Burger Banjir; translated as Flooded Burger. There are six types of burger patties; range from beef, chicken, venison, rabbit, fish and egg. The burger size is huge accompanies with a generous amount of fries. You can choose to ‘flood’ your burger with mushroom or black pepper sauce.

Kopi Ais Kocak at Eight Miles Burger Banjir- Image Credit to Eight Miles Burger Banjir (Facebook)

Recommended to try Kopi Ais Kocak. Thick coffee with whipped cream.

Address:  Kampung Melayu, 31250 Tanjung Rambutan, Perak, Malaysia (Off to Jalan Batu 8)
Operating Hours: 4:30p.m. to 8:00p.m (Closed on Tuesday)   
Contact Details: +6012-484 1384
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Chicken chop and lamb chop are delicious too

6. Canning Dim Sum

Canning Dim Sum is located at Canning Garden, opposite the famous Hollywood Restaurant. It is a pork free Dim Sum restaurant with the quality compatible with those authentic Chinese Dim Sum joint in Ipoh.

Assortment of Halal Dim Sum at Canning Dim Sum

Nice ambient and air-conditioning Dim Sum Halal restaurant in Ipoh. Instagrammable food and the place is beautifully decorated.

Address: 1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: 7:30AM – 3:30PM (Closed on Wednesday)
Contact Details: +6016-268 0535
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Limited parking space

7. Restoran Vegas

Restoran Vegas, a pork free restaurant, enjoyed by Malaysian from all races. There are variety of local snacks and hawker food; and most food stalls are arguably delicious.

Halal Food at Restoran Vegas- Image Credit to fajimjuffa (Instagram)

Recommended dishes: Wan Tan Ho, Fried Kuey Teow, Rojak, Wan Ton Mee, Sizzling noodle, Lobak, Curry Mee, Ice-cream float and White Coffee.

Address: 1, Lorong Cecil Rae, Canning Garden, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact Details: +6012 528 2848
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Directly behind Restaurant Hollywood

8. Kedai Kopi Yong Suan

Famous Nasi Kandar aka Nasi Ganja(Ganja in English stands for drugs). The term came about when loyal fans claim that the rice is super addictive.

Nasi Ganja with Ayam Merah at Restoran Yong Suan- Image Credit to ayu.shuhaimi (Instagram)

Recommended dish: Nasi Kandar with Ayam Merah (rice with marinated spiced chicken), black pom-fret curry.

Address: 2, Jalan Yang Kalsom, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: 9:30AM – 6:00PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact Details: +6052544314
Halal: Yes
Remarks: The queue may surprise you but they move along fast.

9. Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice

Ipoh trip is not complete without trying Chicken Rice. Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice Restaurant serves generous portion of chicken, rice and soup.

Halal Chicken Rice at Ipoh Hainan Chicken Rice-Image credit to zazathevougue (Instagram)

Chicken is tender and juicy. Buttered rice is fragrant. Soup is nice with flavorful chicken broth. And zesty red chili sauce made the meal more appetizing.

Recommeded dishes: Roasted and Steamed Hainan Chicken Rice, Bean Sprouts, Deep Fried Tofu, Lemon Chicken

Address: 107, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Operating Hours: 11:00AM – 8:00PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact Details: +6052545591
Halal: Yes
Remarks: Avoid lunch hour as it may be packed with office workers

10. Ipoh Pizza Kayu Api

Want to get some wood-fired pizza in Ipoh? It is only 15 mins drive from Ipoh Old Town. Instead of using the conventional oven, Ipoh Pizza Kayu Api uses firewood; the traditional way of cooking. It livens up the pizza with a distinctive aroma and crunchiness.

Wood-fired pizza-Image credit to Ipohpizzakayuapi (Instagram)
Pizza Serunding Ayam and Pizza Ayam Kisar-Image credit to ipohpizzakayuapi (Instagram)
Address: 31650 Lahat, Perak
Operating Hours: 2PM – 10:30PM (Monday to Sunday, Closed on Tuesday)
Contact Details: +60142412436
Halal: Yes
Remarks: In front of Warong Opah Bedah, Pengkalan
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