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Tiga Cocktail Bar, A Hidden Bar in Ipoh

Tiga Cocktail Bar Ipoh Monica Tindall In days past, properties in Ipoh often had an upstairs residence, a shopfront on the main street and a back lane entrance. The backstreet room was frequently rented out for additional income and housed many a tasty noodle and s…

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Jln Theatre Coffee Ipoh, Speciality Café

Jln Theatre Coffee Ipoh Monica Tindall Founders Kenneth and Jecvis created Jln Theatre Coffee to bring the speciality coffee experience to Ipoh. Their mindset is minimalist and this is seen in the menu, recipes and design. The white space with simple glass windo…

Atas Speakeasy Ipoh, Hidden Cocktail Bar

Atas Speakeasy Ipoh, Hidden Cocktail Bar

Atas Speakeasy Ipoh Monica Tindall Claiming to be Ipoh’s only authentic 1920’s American-style speakeasy, the team at Atas focus on craft cocktails, good conversations and sustainability. Found in Jalan Theatre, the cocktail bar is only accessed with a reserv…

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Kiki-Lalat Local Lager & Craft Beer Ipoh

Kiki-Lalat Craft Beer Ipoh Monica Tindall Despite their Facebook page listing them as a wine bar, Kiki-Lalat is all about local lager and craft beer (with a wine lounge upstairs – Asip!). Owner Sunny says the name is inspired by a childhood brand of clothing…

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Little Allegra Bakery, Ipoh – Café & Bakery

Little Allegra Bakery Monica Tindall It wouldn’t be a complete trip to Ipoh if we didn’t visit serial restaurateur Julie Lip to see what latest idea she has cooked up. There is always something creative in her kitchen and this round we discover Little Allegra Baker…

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The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh Monica Tindall Hubby says I have two buttons, “On” and “Off.” I wake at 5 am every morning and start the day running (literally, I exercise as soon as I get up). I’m at work before 7 am. I don&#821…