Penang Chendul Ipoh Parade — Restaurant in Perak

Walked past and decided to try this branch in Ipoh. There used to be a branch in KL Sentral, but it has closed, so this was perhaps the next best thing to the original chendul in Penang. The Curry Mee was nice, mild and just lemak enough without being too cloying. The Nasi Lemak was delicious, and the fried chicken was very tasty. But the star of the show was undoubtedly the Chendul. I really enjoyed the refreshing dessert, the gula melaka paired really well with the coconut milk, and the result is a wonderful dessert that was neither too sweet nor too milky. The balance was just fantastic. The staff was very friendly, not only did he deliver the food to our table, but he also came by to check with us to make sure our food was ok. It was overall a great dining...

Overpriced cendol and drinks. Torn seats and unhygienic, dirty walls badly in need of a big cleanup. Worst service ever. While waiting for our order, my kids were taking turns reading the paper menu that was in a torn up clear folder but suddenly the staff came to snatch it away saying the folder will tear. It was already cracked and torn in the first place. If so concerned about your precious menus that you have to snatch it away from paying customers, but can't even afford to replace the plastic folders, please switch to a digital one. Pathetic. Not our first visit here but...

First thing on your mind on entering this shop is to drink a bowl of cool and refreshing chewy green chendul mixed in rich coconut milk and finely-shaved ice topped with sweet gula melaka syrup. It goes well with spicy Malaysian food like Penang asam laksa or white curry noodles. A good and satisfying breakfast. But, don't compare with the original servings at the roadside stall far, far away at Keng Kwee lane, off Penang Road, Penang. Minor complaints about this stall @ Ipoh Parade: more expensive, chendul strands are a bit frozen and less chewy, and coconut milk not...