The 10 Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Ipoh, Malaysia
Located halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang and offering a colonial charm, cave temples and street art, Ipoh is an emerging tourist destination. Here’s our favourite vegetarian restaurants in Ipoh for non-meat eating visitors.
1. Krishna Bhawan Restaurant
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Indian
2. Sin Meng Kee Vegetarian
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Chinese
3. Fung Lai Vegetarian
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Chinese
Located in the heart of Ipoh’s new town, Fung Lai Vegetarian offers vegetarian Chinese food. The selection of dishes includes a Buddhist-friendly self-service style buffet. Featuring different vegetable dishes and mock meat, customers choose what they want and pay by volume. Meals typically cost less than RM10 ($2.50). But be aware the restaurant has short opening hours and it pays to plan when to visit this vegetarian restaurant in Ipoh.
5. Yun Ji Vegetarian
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Chinese
Located a few doors down from Thin Hei Vegetarian, Yun Ji offers a decent selection of dishes at more affordable prices. The menu includes a variety of Chinese style fried rice, noodles and vegetable-based dishes as well as economy rice self-service options. The dumpling soup comes highly recommended. Expect a nice variety of food at more budget-friendly prices.
6. Fu Tien Vegetarian Restaurant
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Asian, Sushi
Often described as ‘vegetarian heaven’, Xin Fu Tien offers a selection of Asian dishes, vegetable-based meals and salads. But the biggest highlight of this restaurant in Ipoh is the decent selection of vegetarian sushi. The small restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere with a friendly owner who is usually around and happy to chat with customers. A filling meal for two with drinks shouldn’t come to more than RM30 ($7.50). While this vegetarian restaurant is quite far from central Ipoh, it’s worth the effort for the sushi.
7. Loving Hut Ipoh
Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian, Asian
8. Yishensu
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Chinese
For a classier dining experience, head to Yishensu located on Jalan Medan. With a menu specialising in Chinese vegetarian cuisine, soup of the day and various signature dishes, customers are often spoiled for choice. Expect big portions and an enjoyable dining experience with attentive staff as golden oldies play in the background. A typical meal starts at RM80 ($20) for two people. Yishensu makes an ideal spot to have a romantic evening.
9. Thin Hei Vegetarian
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Chinese, Vegan
This vegetarian restaurant in Ipoh along Jalan Dass offers both vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. With a decent menu featuring a variety of mock meat, customers have the choice from a selection of Chinese style dishes. According to diners, clay pot vegetables with tofu and ginger fish are some of the restaurant’s highlights. Anyone looking for a tasty lunch or dinner in a comfortable air-conditioned spacious environment near Taman D.R Seenivasagam should consider Thin Hei.
10. 18c Tea Café
Cafe, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Tea
While 18C Tea Café isn’t strictly a vegetarian restaurant in Ipoh, it does offer vegetarian-friendly snacks. The main theme of this café is Taiwanese food and bubble tea. A colourful and spacious interior and free Wi-Fi attract those looking for a spot to relax with an afternoon drink. Don’t expect many choices, but the ambience and environment are suitable to unwind with bubble tea and a light snack.
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