Home Made Yong Tow Fu Pasir Pinji Ipoh — Restaurant in Perak

First-ever visit to this noodle stall operating out of a home in Pasir Pinji, even though it’s been in business here since 1976. The actual history goes much further back — tracing its origins to when the current owner Mrs. Yap (Ms. Chow)’s paternal grandparents began peddling 料粉 (Yong Tau Foo-style noodles) on a tricycle around the residential areas some 75 years ago. It was only in 1976 that Mrs. Yap’s mother decided to start selling from a permanent spot — their own home.

Doors open at 7am, and on most days, they sell out by 11am. On this first visit of mine, I arrived at 10:10am and was greeted by a dwindling selection of 酿料 yong liew (stuffed items) — nothing left of sagot (yambean), bitter gourd, or eggplant. All yong liews are homemade.

Digging into my meal, what struck me immediately were: a huge noodle portion easily enough for two, fish paste fillings that were generously thick and flavourful, and a piquant chilli sauce that was superb both as a dip and to flavour the noodles or soup. Pro Tip: Add a spoonful of that addictive chilli sauce to your soup for an even richer experience.

Reservation If you want to make sure you get to eat to your heart’s content, reserve your yong liew a day in advance.

Pricing Dry / Soup Plain Noodles: RM2.00 Curry Plain Noodles: RM2.20 Yong Liew: RM1.30 each

Hours Daily: 7am – 11am (rarely till 12pm) Closed on Mondays

Atmosphere Despite being set in a home environment, the place was organised, clean, airy, and comfortable. Good seating capacity too.

Service No complaints.

Toilet Facility Available

Family Link The famous Choong Kee “Pokok Besar” yong liew stall is her uncle’s.

Note Last visited on 7 August 2025. Photos taken during the visit have been posted to Updates. View them by tapping on the...

If you’re looking for a truly local gem that flies under the radar, Homemade Yong Tow Fu in Pasir Pinji is the place to check out. This hidden spot is well-known among locals but completely off the tourist path — and that’s exactly what makes it special.

Run by the same family behind the more famous Yong Tow Fu stalls in the area, this place keeps things fresh and traditional. All the Yong Tow Fu pieces are freshly made daily and fried hourly, so you’re always getting something warm and crisp.

We ordered three types of noodles, 12 pieces of Yong Tow Fu, and three herbal drinks — the total was only RM32. In today’s rising food prices, that’s a rare find. The portions are generous, and the curry broth is rich and full of flavour — not too spicy, just the right balance.

Prices are very reasonable, and it’s clearly a place where locals come to enjoy comfort food without breaking the bank.

That said, if you’re someone with ultra-high hygiene expectations (mysophobia), this might not be your kind of place. It’s a typical, no-frills kopitiam-style environment — clean enough for most locals, but maybe not up to tourist standards.

All in all, if you want authentic, affordable Yong Tow Fu made with heart, and you don’t mind the humble setting, this spot is well...

Not a very touristy place for home-made tong tau foo, therefore the prices are expected to be cheaper. This house operates a restaurant selling noodles and yong tau foo at a very affordable price.

Expect queues and waiting time even on a weekday morning unless you arrive early (around 8am). Beyond that, there will be streams of people either doing take outs or queueing to get seats, or queueing to get the different types of stuffed delicacies.

The stuffed food is made fresh (posted a video on this) and it has always been a place that I will go upon landing at the Ipoh airport.

Cheap and good, just two words to...