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    Ipoh Malay Cuisine

    3.4 (158 reviews)
    ModerateMalaysian
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yuan P.

    Each dish is so delicious that we ordered a lot! Will go back again. Easy parking in lot or free parking on street.

    Marilyn V.

    Was here to celebrate a birthday and they have the most special noodle dish for this occasion. However, we splurged and ordered a crab and it was disappointing. Kam Heong Crab didn't have much meat in it. The dish was doused in sauce and the taste of crab didn't surface at all. Mango Fish was interesting, a good equivalent of sweet and sour, but a tad too sweet for me. Roti Canai is delicious.

    Angela W.

    Picked up some food from Ipoh, my sil ordered it. Tasted more Chinese than Malay Nonya cooking. So disappointed! Char Kuey Teow--no high heat wok flavour, only a few pcs of fish cake Nasi Goreng--fried rice w/soya, absolutely no flavour Satay chicken--no satay flavour Deluxe curry platter--very very mild lamb, beef and chicken curry, cannot distinguish between lamb and beef since both tasted the same! roti--just like the store bought frozen ones durian balls--just a smidge of durian paste inside, not much taste Honestly, I can cook better at home with some store bought packaged Malaysian Singaporean sauces from TnT!! Food from Banana Leaf and John316 taste much better with Malaysian spices added.

    Lamb Rendang
    Nicole B.

    In Marpole a little corner restaurant tucked away between a convenience store and a cafe is this gorgeous little gem. It was a lovely spring afternoon and the cool breeze made my nose cold and I really appreciated warming up to a steaming tea which I was greeted with while I waited. I love Rendang and roti so that's what I ordered. Rendang has such warm savoury flavours. It was more than I expected. The lamb was tender and the roti wasn't greasy at all. I would say the Rendang was better than the curry sauce for the roti. I dipped it in there sopping up the juices. It was also more than I could finish so had to take it in a to-go container. Overall 9/10.

    Taro Ring with Pork Chop
    Cy W.

    One of the best Malaysian restaurant in Vancouver and a gem loved by the neighbours, Ipoh has been serving up delicious food for a long time. The restaurant is always busy (i.e. popular) and there is always a line up so plan your arrival accordingly. We waited about 20 minutes last time we were there. Once we got our table and ordered, the food arrived very quickly. We ordered the Pork Chop served on a deep fried Taro Ring. The taro ring was crunchy on the outside but soft and creamy on the inside. We also have the Kari Beef Brisket which had the best curry flavour. The other highlight was the boneless Hainanese Chicken, which was tender and delicious.

    Malay char kuey teow
    Sylvia Y.

    Delicious gem in the neighborhood serving up some mad (traditional) Malaysian cuisine. This place gets quite busy into the dinner hours even on a weeknight. Of all the dishes we ordered my favorite was definitely the Char Kway Teo. The dish was veryyyy flavorful (a tad salty, but acceptable), had a nice portion of meats including lap cheong and fish cake slices, all tossed with a nice and thin flat noodle. This is the dish I'd come back for again and again. And probably to try their homemade pandan cake and kuehs.

    Josephine M.

    Ipoh Malay cuisine is tucked away in a small plaza in the Marpole area of Vancouver. It's very spacious and quaintly decorated. Roti Canai Beef rendang Seafood Tofu Delight Malay Char Kueh Teow Sweet & Sour Fish Ipoh Hor Fun Soup Noodles Malaysian Specialty Vegetables Hainanese Chicken Rainbow Ice Kachang Cendol The Malaysian Specialty Vegetables had both eggplant and okra listed in the description on the menu. Sad to say, there was barely any eggplant or okra in this dish. We wouldn't order this dish again as it was quite a disappointment. Aside from the Malaysian Specialty Vegetables, this place is a good place to go to for some Malaysian eats. The Seafood Delight was very enjoyable, and I was also very impressed that they were willing to make a Vegetarian version of the Ipoh Hor Fun Soup Noodles for us. The menu is quite extensive so you're sure to find something that will peak your interest! Service: Good Parking: Free Location: 1316 West 73rd Ave., Vancouver, BC

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    Miriam C.

    Family style Malaysian restaurant with interesting decor inside. We arrived around 1:30pm and got seated right away as it wasn't busy. I initially wanted to order the Ipoh Chow Fun, server told me they ran out of hor fun (thick rice noodles). I then chose mee goreng which is made with egg noodles, and the server said they're actually not out of hor fun, they just can't do any stir fried dishes since it was too hot in the kitchen... with half the noodle options being stir fried, I was a bit disappointed. I opted out for the laksa. Nasi lemak tasted great, everything on the plate worked well together. Curry laksa was a bit underwhelming, it wasn't as flavourful as I wanted it to be. Same thing with the roti, not flavourful and it came out soggy. Overall an average experience.

    Crispy Pork
    Katherine L.

    I'm not sure why only 3.5 stars - this was probably the most pleasantly surprising meal we had in Vancouver. And I came with a native Malaysian friend who agreed this is probably the best Malaysian food we've had in North America. We made reservations and were promptly seated. The staff was sooo nice and friendly. Everything was delicious- what stood out especially were the crispy pork and the wings. The Hainanese chicken was also tasty. The roti wasn't the best I had but still good. Make sure to save room for dessert!!! A delicious meal from start to finish!

    Beef Rendang

    Lunch at Ipoh Malay Cuisine. It has been a while since we dine here Tofu Goreng Beef Rendang Malaysian Specialty Vegetable. ( Beans and egg plant , lightly sautéed with dried prawns). Good compliment to rendang The food portion is big. Service is good. Food connects us all.

    Sambal green beans
    Mari E.

    I was very excited to be here but somehow it turned disappointment unfortunately. We ordered Chicken satay, Roti Canai, Beef Rendang, rice, K.L Hokkien Mee and Sambal Green Bean. We concluded sambal green bean was the best from what we ordered. Very delicious. We wanted to have Beef Rendang and rice together but rice came early. Only rice. :( And chicken satay came later and it was not juicy hot neither :( I assumed as it was busy Saturday night, but still disappointment.

    Lindsey D.

    Excuse my photos. I had a tough class earlier and needed food. I even ordered "incorrectly". My friend who is Indonesian has been raving IPOH for a long time. He needs to join me next time as I clearly missed the mark today. Beef Rendang $17.95 It's a rich coconut sauce with cubes of Beef. For the amount of Beef, and amount. It's very reasonably priced. I'm not a fan of this version of the spices and the beef could've used a bit longer in the pressure cooker. Char Keuh Teow $13.95 Flat noodles with meat, prawns, dried sausage "lap Cheong" with sprouts, onions. There is a level of wok hay in this stir fry. The chef "chow" this very nicely. I enjoyed this dish. As for the service, the lady was super nice and the boss was very busy. I can see how some have an issue with service especially when they can get busy. TIP: Bring your Tupperware! Save the planet! for your leftovers. They also sell super yummy looking desserts to go, looking forward to trying them next time.

    Rendang Beef - Lunch
    Mandy T.

    Decent food + service without a smile. If you plan on splitting bills, you have to let them know when you order. That's fine to inform us its too late when we asked at the end of the meal; but no eye contact, staring at machine with a grumpy face while telling us about this makes it super unpleasant and leaves a bad taste. Otherwise, we had their Rendang Beef for lunch for $14.95+tip which comes with rice and side of crispy salty baby fish and cucumbers. Similar taste and pricing as other places. Careful not to mix in the red paste until you've tasted the spiciness level of the dish or it can get too spicy as the curry itself is already a bit spicy. We also got their satay for $7.95+tax which comes in 4 skewers. I've had better; the beef skewer was a bit chewy/tough and it needed the peanut sauce to make it taste better.

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    Authentic food and great service!! I enjoy fried noodles and pineapple fried rice. The price is also reasonable.

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    The curry platter is good for sampling. The noodle dishes are very good specialty ones excellent with crabs and prawns

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    Food is good with lots of variety, prices are reasonable. Lots of street parking, central location.

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    The host is the best! Great food and service! I travel all the way from Seattle to get Malaysian food!

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    Found this little mom-pop family run gem about a year ago. It's not a big restaurant, seats maybe…read more24. Generally, only 2 people working: mom out front and pops doing the cooking. Initially it was good, but has gotten great in the last couple months. For starters, we usually order one of either the Shrimp roll, Tofu Goreng, Salad Roll, or Roti Canal. Of those choices, I'd say the Roti is probably the weakest but still tasty. Just prefer the Shrimp roll or Tofu Goreng. For mains, usually order the seafood laksa which has a really good helping of shrimp & squid along with standard egg, fish cakes, etc. My wife usually orders the Hainanese chicken rice and has never been disappointed. Free street parking available if you're willing to walk a block or two. We now end up going at least once a week!

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    Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

    4.0(146 reviews)
    13.8 kmCentral Lonsdale
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    Food was incredible. We had the Roti Canai (texture was on point), Chicken Satay (great savory…read morepeanut sauce that was not too sweet like other sauces), Sambal Green beans with shrimp (some of the best flavors that included use of dried shrimp and one of the true gems of the meal), the Beef Rendang (which is one of the finest renditions of a beef curry stew I have tried in my life - beef texture was perfect and the flavors would make my Thai grandmother smile though she may have wanted it to be a little bit spicier - but this was perfect for our family) - for me, this was the superstar entree of the evening and I will remember this for a long time, and the Nasi Goreng fried rice (again, perfect texture and meld of flavors) - everyone loved this as well. Portions were nice, especially on the beef curry. Owner was very warm, personal, and friendly. Highly recommended!

    I came here for a weeknight dinner. Been by this place many times, finally decided to try…read more Guy running the front was nice, good service. He might be the owner. Place was really not busy. One table eating already at around 730pm, and us. Otherwise there were a few takeout orders. My main problem with this place is the lack of authenticity. They clearly geared the food for the local tastes, which is a far, far cry from what I would expect in an authentic Malaysian restaurant. And even further away from the real food you get in Malaysia. I can see how if you're a local in North Vancouver and Malaysian food is exotic to you, then sure, this place is very approachable. Because it is better described as "Malaysian-inspired." We tried several items: Satay chicken - tasted pan fried and otherwise tasteless. Usually these are char-grilled. Chicken was juicy though. Peanut sauce was just ok. Sauce was kind of watered down. 3/5 is generous. If youve had authentic satay, you'll know what I mean. Char Kway Teow - not bad. Seasoning was too sweet, and needed more "wok-hei." Noodle texture was good. 3.5/5. Sambal eggplant/green beans/okra - the sambal was really, really lacking the funkiness of the fermented shrimp paste I expected. Needs WAY more. Also needed way more heat. This just tastes like a bit of sweet stir fried veg. 2/5. Assam Laksa - this was the biggest disappointment. There should not be coconut milk in this dish, but they put some in. This completely overpowers the Tamarind and all you taste is coconut milk. A bigger sin is the lack of any fish. Traditionally this is made with Mackerel, and sardines are often substituted. But there was no fish in it. This should be a sour, tart, funky fishy broth. It was none of the above. The noodles had a horrible texture too. Sorry, this dish is a 1/5. And this is not Assam Laksa. The shrimp they used in all the dishes is the cheap frozen stuff, probably frozen white shrimp. Pretty tasteless. We asked for everything (except the satay) to be extra spicy. Nothing was really spicy. There was a mild kick in maybe the assam laksa (except totally muted by the coconut milk) but the rest was not spicy. at all. And this goes back to my comment about catering to the local tastes. People around here I guess cannot eat even remotely spicy food. If you want authentic Malaysian food, steer clear of this place. You will be very, very disappointed. There are many better places in the lower mainland. If you want some tasty food that is somewhat reminiscent of Malaysian food, this is not bad, and on the North Shore, this is one of very few options available to you. Guy running the place is super nice though, and I get it, he's just trying to cater to the local palate to keep the business afloat. The restaurant itself is really dimly lit but clean and comfortable enough. I'll give this place a 4/5 for service, but 2/5 for food. Overall 3/5. Location is right on Lonsdale near 14th, and you can find street parking or park in one of the nearby lots. Sorry, I wont be back, and I cannot recommend this.

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