Rendang Tok Mak Nik is not a new name for those who love the traditional spicy beef fare. Established by the late Pn. Hajjah Napsiah Yeop Abdullah (Mak Nik) in 1959, demand for Rendang Tok Mak Nik has seen a ten-fold increase this Ramadan and Syawal. To cope with the sales, besides increasing their normal monthly ... continue reading »

Many a time I had passed by this unique mosque in the past and it seemed to be closed. It was not until recently that I had the opportunity to set foot in it, as a delegate of Perak Tourism Management Berhad / Gaya Travel Magazine's familiarisation trip to Perak to promote the state in ... continue reading »

Being the capital city of Perak, Ipoh has caught the limelight as the primary tourist destination in the state. However, Perak has way more to offer in every nook and corner. When people asked me about places of interest in Perak, I'd advise to spend a night in Ipoh and make a road trip to ... continue reading »

Despite becoming a rediscovered tourist destination, especially for domestic travellers, one is hard pressed to look for souvenirs of Ipoh city, and Perak as a whole, for loved ones back home. Visitors who drop by Old Town, along Concubine Lane and Kong Heng Square to be more specific, may be able to pick up a small ... continue reading »

Although not as popular as DNS Kacang Putih and SR Kacang Putih, Sempurna Kacang Putih, also located in Kampung Kacang Putih, Buntong, Ipoh, is soon a name to be reckoned with as well. A new name it may be, Sempurna is a third generation business, now helmed by granddaughter, Ms. Buvi. According to Buvi, her family's ... continue reading »

Since the closure of the Food Truck Garden at P.O.R.T. (People Of Remarkable Talent) in January, it was difficult to track down Ipoh food trucks, even with regular checking of Silver State Food Trucks Facebook. So, it was indeed wonderful news when told that a new place has been found near Bulatan Amanjaya in Meru Raya, ... continue reading »

I used to pass by this building in Greentown that is now Thumb's Café when I was schooling. If not mistaken, it was an orphans' dormitory under Badan Khidmat Islam Perak (BAKIP). It's interesting to note how much the place has changed over the years, transforming into a popular vintage café with a combination of ... continue reading »