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10 Wantan Mee Spots in Ipoh Worth Tracking Down, From Breakfast to Late-Night Hangouts

An Ipoh wantan mee guide covering 10 stalls from early breakfast to late-night suppers, with notes on kon lou, soup and curry styles plus practical tips for visitors.

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AI illustration: Dry wantan mee with fine egg noodles, thin char siu slices, leafy greens and a small bowl of wonton soup.
AI illustration: Dry wantan mee with fine egg noodles, thin char siu slices, leafy greens and a small bowl of wonton soup.

Ipoh and wantan mee are almost impossible to separate. Springy egg noodles tossed in a sweet dark sauce, paired with slices of char siew, leafy greens and a bowl of wantan soup — it is a dish locals here have grown up with, whether for breakfast or a late-night hangout. The list below was curated from shops rated 4.0 and above on Google as compiled by My Weekend Plan; treat it as an editorial shortlist to simplify your meal planning, not an official ranking.

Know the Three Ipoh Wantan Mee Styles

  • Kon lou (dry) — noodles tossed in a sweet dark soy-based sauce, with wantan soup served on the side.
  • Soup version — noodles served in a clear broth made from pork bones or anchovies.
  • Curry version — a few stalls ladle over a thicker curry gravy.

Most stalls take cash only, and morning-only stalls frequently sell out early, so plan your visit with that in mind. Operating hours and prices mentioned below are as listed by the source at the time of writing and may change — do check before heading out.

10 Wantan Mee Picks for Every Hour of the Day

Early Breakfast

  1. Chi Kee Wan Tan Mee (Restoran Memorable Good Taste), Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee — run by an elderly couple since the 1980s; opens Mondays–Fridays 7:00–8:30 am only and usually sells out by around 9:00 am.
  2. Jalan Datoh Wantan Mee, Persiaran Desa Rishah, Desa Rishah — open daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm; known for exceptionally springy noodles, pork-only wantan (no prawn wantan) and an iced coffee beloved by regulars.
  3. Mee Wantan Sungai Rokam, Jalan Rokam — a breakfast and lunch stall (8:00 am–1:30 pm, Fridays until 12:30 pm, closed on Wednesdays); praised for its dumpling set and it also sells cockle fried kueh teow.
  4. Yuan Mun Restaurant, Lorong Wing Onn, Taman Wing Onn — homemade noodles served either as wantan mee or Hakka mee, with yong tau foo as a side; open daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm.
  5. Wantan Mee Tasek Cina Muslim, Medan Selera, Jalan Tasek — a Chinese Muslim stall serving wantan mee in a curry broth; open Tuesdays–Saturdays 6:30–11:00 am. It is advisable to verify its halal status directly on the day of your visit.

Midday to Evening

  1. You & Mee Ipoh Noodle, Jalan Pasir Puteh — a halal-friendly cafe that is a rarity in this category and one of the highest-rated noodle shops in the city; open Tuesdays–Sundays 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
  2. Teck Hing Noodle House, Bandar Cyber near Botani — a newer shop that highlights springy QQ noodles and its curry mee; operates 7:30 am–10:30 pm, closed on Thursdays.

Night

  1. Cheong Kee Wan Tan Mee, Jalan Sekolah, Buntong — among the most-reviewed names in Ipoh; homemade noodles with a choice of prawn or pork wantan, open Mondays–Saturdays 4:30–10:30 pm, and its loyal fans tend to favour the soup version.
  2. Simee Wanton Noodles, Kampung Simee — a night stall run by an elderly couple (Tuesdays–Sundays 5:30–9:00 pm); the ho hei set with double wantan mee and extra wantan can come to around RM10 according to the source.
  3. Wei Wei Wan Tan Mee 44 — stall number 44 at the Tong Sui Kai food stretch, Taman Jubilee; famous for its wantan soup, char siew noodles and curry pork skin; open Sundays–Fridays 3:30–11:30 pm, closed on Saturdays, cash only.

Quick Comparison: Which One Suits You?

What you needGood match
Classic breakfast before workChi Kee, Jalan Datoh, Tasek Cina Muslim
Relaxed midday mealSungai Rokam, Yuan Mun, You & Mee
Late-night hangout with friendsCheong Kee, Simee, Wei Wei 44
Curry gravy loversTasek Cina Muslim, Teck Hing
Halal-friendly optionsYou & Mee; Tasek Cina Muslim (verify status that day)

Practical Tips Before You Go

  • Check each stall's rest day — almost every shop has a fixed weekly off day, for example Cheong Kee (Sunday) and Simee (Monday).
  • Come early for morning stalls — Chi Kee operates for just 90 minutes each morning, Mondays to Fridays, and often sells out before 9:00 am.
  • Bring enough cash — most stalls on this list do not accept cards.
  • Decide on your style first — after tossed noodles, go for kon lou; if you prefer broth, try the soup or curry version.

Visual note: the image is an AI-generated illustration; it is not a photo from a visit to the premises listed.

Source References

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between kon lou wantan mee and the soup version?

Kon lou is dry noodles tossed in a sweet dark sauce and served with wantan soup on the side, while the soup version uses a clear broth made from pork bones or anchovies.

When is the best time to visit so stalls are not closed or sold out?

For morning stalls such as Chi Kee in Taman Jubilee, arrive as early as possible, as it operates only Mondays–Fridays 7:00–8:30 am and often sells out by around 9:00 am. These hours are as listed by the source and may change, so check before going.

Are there halal-friendly wantan mee options in Ipoh?

You & Mee Ipoh Noodle is noted as a halal-friendly cafe that is rare in this category, while Wantan Mee Tasek Cina Muslim is a Chinese Muslim stall — in both cases, verify halal status directly on the day of your visit.

How much does a wantan mee meal in Ipoh cost?

The source cites an example at Simee Wanton Noodles, where the ho hei set with double wantan mee and extra wantan can come to around RM10; prices for other stalls are not stated, so bring sufficient cash.

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