Exploring Ipoh’s 90-Year Old Beggar Chicken Tradition
MOMC Chef Johari Edrus visits Granny Beggar Chicken in Ipoh and helps demonstrate how it’s made
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More Than White Coffee – 7 Reasons Why You Need (At Least) 3 Nights in Ipoh
Do you remember the theme song to the sitcom, Cheers? It starts like this – Making your way in the world today Takes everything you’ve got Taking a break from all your worries Sure would help a lot Wouldn’t you like to get away? As someone whose idea of a relaxing holiday does not include…
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Finding Hong Kong in Ipoh – The Story of Wong Fei Hung and Kong Fu Kopitiam
Discerning Hong Kongers sometimes see Malaysia through the lens of nostalgia – parts of it – especially Ipoh and Penang – remind them of the Hong Kong of a bygone era. I’ve heard stories of Chow Yun Fat visiting KL regularly back in the 80s (or was it the 70s?), while these days, you might…
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The Secret to Perfect Dried Shrimp Sambal – Authentique Restaurant, Ipoh (Perak Food Secrets 1)
Many enthusiasts, especially those who live outside of Malaysia, find Malaysian sambals a bit too complex and time-consuming to tackle, so they fall back onto commercially-available options. During our Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) collaboration with Tourism Perak in January 2026, we had the opportunity to engage with local chefs, hawkers and restaurateurs to uncover…
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Perak – A Truly Malaysian Food Tour
Perak holds a special place in my heart, partly because Ipoh reminds me of the Seremban I grew up in: it is an old mining town founded by Hakka miners, where the Chinese speak Cantonese. As a Hakka who grew up speaking these two dialects, I feel at home here. For this recent trip, I…
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Malaysian-Inspired Burgers on a Budget w/Paul Gray (Budget Eats Series)
Homemade budget beef burgers with a Malaysian touch, from Paul Gray’s South Africa Meets Malaysia series.
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Pikedel Grago – Portuguese-Eurasian Krill Fritters from Melaka
One of the highlights of our Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) Merdeka Day broadcast was the Pikedel Grago – Portuguese-Eurasian krill fritters – prepared by retired Melaka fisherman Martin Theseira. Martin grew up in Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement, where grago (local krill) once appeared in abundance during the season from June to December. Every household would…
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Martin Yan – A Chef’s Journey in Sydney
A recap of Martin Yan’s six-day tour of Sydney where our team was tasked with creating an extensive itinerary consisting of food tours, ticketed dinners, and media interviews to make Martin’s trip one for the history books
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Heritage Malaysian Dishes from MOMC’s Merdeka Event
MOMC chefs celebrated Merdeka with heritage Malaysian dishes. Watch the replay, get recipe PDFs, and stay tuned for Street Food Journeys: Pahang.
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Jackie M Leads Exclusive Durian and Culinary Tour in Malaysia (MEDIA RELEASE)
Participants will savour Malaysia’s abundant durian harvest while exploring renowned eateries in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and Penang, along with engaging in rich cultural experiences.
