Ipoh has its fair share of Western restaurants! While most of these are open for dinner, there are some that you can stop by for lunch too.
Halal options are limited but we’ve made sure to include some reputable ones in this list!
Be ready to splurge a little too because Western food is something of a treat when you want something other than local cuisine.
Table of contents:
- MichelangelO’s Pizzeria
- Grove Diner
- Red Brick Kitchen
- Fish and Chips By. Bareeseta
- Euro House
- Having’s
- Fantasy Food & Snack
- Morel Restaurant
- The Butcher’s Table Ipoh
- Aud’s by JJ Cafe
- Maria’s Cafe
- David’s Diner
- Citrus Wine & Dine
Looking for lunch?
Looking for a western restaurant that is halal?
Best Western Eateries In Ipoh
1. MichelangelO’s Pizzeria
The undisputed specialty here is their delicious wood-fired pizza! Go before 7pm to avoid the dinner crowd!
Get the half and a half option so you can try two different flavors! You can also get side orders to accompany your pizza!
See what our favorite flavors at Michelangelo’s Pizzeria are.
- Address: No. 40, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1B, Medan Ipoh Bestari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 5:30pm to 9pm; Closed on Mondays
- Contact: +605-549 9099
- Remark: Not halal; Not the place for a quiet conversation! You can order beer here as well. Only open for dinner.
2. Grove Diner
Grove Diner is an elegant western eatery on the way to Tambun from Ipoh city center. They have lunch and dinner set menus.
But you’ll want to browse through their ala carte menu too since it has some interesting options! And their beverage menu has everything from coffee, tea, mocktails, beer, red and white wine, and cocktails!
We highly recommend ordering their tiramisu for dessert too. Pricing is high but the food portions, ambiance and service make the price point more reasonable.
Read more about our experience at Grove Diner.
- Address: 144, Jalan Tambun, Taman Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening Hours: 12pm to 3pm, and again from 6pm to 10:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +605-210 8012
- Remarks: Not halal;
3. Red Brick Kitchen
It’s not easy to find this place without a navigation app, but Red Brick Kitchen has some good food and beautiful scenery to enjoy.
This eatery is Muslim friendly too. And is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
See our full experience at Red Brick Kitchen (plus more photos!).
- Address: 1A, Laluan Panorama 4/4, Taman Panorama Rapat Indah, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening Hours: 10am to 10:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +6011-5622 3642
- Remarks: Get feel warm on a sunny day
4. Fish and Chips By. Bareeseta
Go for the namesake dish of the café and you will not regret it! They have other western mains too. Like eggs benedict and waffles. Although the spaghetti is spicy to cater to Malaysian customers!
Their coffee is not sweet, and you can order smoothies too!
Food portions are sufficient for small to medium eaters. And that means you’ll have space for their burnt cheesecake or bailey’s or matcha Tiramisu!
Read more about our experience at Fish and Chips By. Bareeseta.
- Address: 26, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1B, Medan Ipoh Bestari, Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 12pm to 9:30pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
- Contact: +6017-550 4220
- Remarks: Not halal
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5. Euro House
Euro House is one of the bests pubs or bistros in Ipoh! There’s a satisfactory selection of different beer to choose from.
And this is where you can find great western food in Ipoh Old Town too!
If you want to enjoy your food while listening to the live band, get a seat downstairs! Or you can sit upstairs to try and escape the din below.
Note: It does get pretty loud in the evenings of a Friday or Saturday night though.
- Address: 51, Jalan Hussein, Taman Jubilee, 30250 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 3pm to 12am
- Contact: +6012-553 2032
- Remarks: Not halal
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6. Having’s
There’s plenty to love about this inconspicuous western restaurant! They have mains as wells as starters and desserts available in their menu.
This is a great option for fine dining in Ipoh too. Especially for authentic French food prepared by a French chef!
Besides the excellent food (plus presentation) – lamb rack, beef fillet, chocolate fondant, chocolate lava, Crème brûlée, etc :
Having’s offers a nice and clean dining environment with soft lighting. Furthermore, they have great service and easy parking.
What’s also great is that they make most of their ingredients from scratch! We think the pricing is reasonable considering the quality of the ingredients used.
- Address: 8, Pusat Perdagangan Canning 3, Pusat Perdagangan Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- Fridays to Sunday: 12pm to 2pm and again from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- Closed on Mondays
- Contact: +6017-453 9089
- Remarks: Lunch and dinner menu vary; Not halal
7. Fantasy Food & Snack
Fantasy Food & Snack may not look like much on the inside. In fact, it’s full of families, especially during the weekends (and after school hours).
But this western restaurant in Ipoh is fully air-conditioned. Note that the food here is old-school Malaysian western classics like chicken or pork chop.
Along with simple pastas (the Bolognese is quite tasty), they do have some local dishes too. Like their Nasi Lemak Special.
- Address: 11, Jalan Chung Thye Phin, Taman Jubilee, 30250 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +605-2422113
- Remarks: Not halal;
8. Morel Restaurant
Morel Restaurant is another western restaurant you can try. Particularly if you’re interested in Italian cuisine.
As they make their pasta and noodles from scratch!
Enjoy their cheerful environment, exquisite food presentation and of course, tasty food! With fresh ingredients!
- Address: B, Lot, 77, Section, 3121S, Jalan Chung Thye Phin, 30250 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours:
- Weekdays: 12pm to 3pm, and again from 6pm to 10pm (closes 30 minutes later on Wednesdays)
- Weekends: 11am to 3pm, and again from 6pm to 10pm
- Contact: +6010-928 7291
- Remarks: Recently moved from Soho Ipoh to Jalan Chung Thye Phin (3 min drive away)
9. The Butcher’s Table Ipoh
Meat lovers will be thoroughly contented with the decadent meat dishes here:
- Pork knuckles
- Wagyu beef steak
- Crispy roast pork
- Iberico shoulder collar
- Tomahawk pork or beef
- In-house sausages
- Pork chop
- And many more
Honestly, we find their food a little salty, but they are definitely generous with portions! And the staff is friendly!
Note: Parking is tricky on weekends.
- Address: 18, Tingkat Taman Ipoh 6, Garden South, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm, and again from 6pm to 10pm
- Contact: +605-210 7088
- Remarks: Not halal; Depending on what you order, there’s a little bit of wait time involved
10. Aud’s Cafe
Stop by this quaint hipster Ipoh cafe if you are exploring Ipoh Old Town on foot as parking is not the easiest on a weekend!
They have several pork dishes that are worth tasting:
- Pesto pork burger
- Siew Yok pasta (Chinese style roasted pork with spaghetti) – nice but not phenomenal
- Pulled pork sandwich
- Braised pork belly rice bowl
Besides the food, they have excellent avocado smoothies and iced coffee! Overall, this is an excellent place to stop for a western-style brunch or lunch in Ipoh town!
- Address: 97, Jalan Sultan Yusof, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 9am to 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +605-246 1310
- Remarks: Not halal; Seating does not cater for large groups
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11. Maria’s Cafe
A steakhouse chain that serves quality Italian dishes and fantastic steaks!
The menu may be limited but you will be impressed by their food. Try their lamb cutlets or seafood spaghetti.
- Address: 60, Persiaran Greentown 2, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 4:30pm to 11pm (Closed on Mondays)
- Contact: +605-242 4133
- Remarks: Pork free. They get their meat from a halal supplier. You can order alcohol here.
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Halal Western Options
12. David’s Diner
Another old-timer that’s known for their extensive western menu with American food as well as Mexican food!
This is a popular venue if you’re looking for a halal eatery that specializes in western cuisine. Think burgers, steaks, nachos, and lamb stew~
Note: If you spend more than RM30, they’ll pay off the RM1 parking fee for you.
- Address: B-G-1, Persiaran Greentown 7, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 11am to 10:30pm
- Contact: +605-242 5733
- Remarks: Halal; Restaurant is quite dim with ample parking outside. There is the option of food delivery through Food Panda.
13. Citrus Wine & Dine
Citrus Wine & Dine has been around for many years serving western food with quality ingredients.
It is a fine dining restaurant so expect the food to be a little pricey. Do try their steak and desserts when you are here.
The restaurant is at a corner shop lot surrounded by residential areas on the way to Sunway.
Don’t miss out on this fine-dining opportunity that is also halal!
- Address: 38, Laluan Ipoh Perdana, Taman Ipoh Perdana, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
- Opening hours: 11:30am to 2:30pm, and again from 6:30pm to 10:30pm (Closed on Wednesday)
- Contact: +605-545 1010
- Remarks: Halal; Reservations are recommended for the weekend!
Conclusion
It’s not at all rare to spot a restaurant serving western food among all the local food joints in Ipoh!
There seems to be at least eatery in each area too. Like in Tambun, Ipoh Garden South, Canning Garden or Greentown Ipoh.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up the best options all in one post so you can pick out the one that calls out to you!
If you prefer Asian cuisine, you can check out these chinese restaurants as well as various steamboat eateries in Ipoh! Additionally, you can try the best Korean restaurants in Ipoh. Or the best Japanese restaurants in Ipoh.
