Western Food In Ipoh – 15 Best Western Restaurant Options In Ipoh 2020 (Must-try)

Best western food in Ipoh? Western restaurants are more numerous than they used to be! While most only open for dinner, there are some where you can stop by for lunch too!

Choices for halal western food in Ipoh 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 Ipoh food!

Table of contents:

1. MichelangelO’s Pizzeria
2. Volcano Grill Cafe
3. Euro House
4. Hot Jack Cafe
5. [email protected]
6. Having’s
7. Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe
8. Morel Restaurant
9. The Butcher’s Table Ipoh
10. Aud’s by JJ Cafe
11. Maria’s Cafe
12. Mybest Western Cafe
13. BBQ Lamb Ipoh
14. David’s Diner
15. Citrus Wine & Dine

Looking for lunch?

1. Hot Jack Cafe
2. [email protected]
3. Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe (Except Mondays and Tuesdays)
4. Aud’s by JJ Cafe
5. David’s Diner
6. Citrus Wine & Dine (Only on the weekend)

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15 Best Western Food In Ipoh

1. MichelangelO’s Pizzeria

The undisputed specialty here is their delicious wood-fired pizza!

Michelangelo’s Pizzeria – photo credits to liliyanisaibun (Instagram)

Get the half and a half option so you can try two different flavours! You can also get side orders to accompany your pizza!

2. Volcano Grill Cafe

If you’re craving a good tenderloin steak that’s not super expensive, head over to Volcano Grill Cafe.

Lamb rack at Volcano Grill Café – photo credits to cxy.zee (Instagram)

This is a cosy place for private or even business dinners. The head chef, Mr. Chai is the owner of this establishment too.

3. 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 town too!

Drinks and snacks at Euro House – photo credits to kaiiixiin (Instagram)

If you want to enjoy your food while listening to the live band, get a seat downstairs! Or you can sit upstairs to try to escape the din.

Carbonara by Euro House – photo credits to jerrylok88 (Instagram)

Read more: 15 Best Breakfast In Ipoh: Recommended By A Local!

4. Hot Jack Cafe

Simple ambiance here but this is one of the more affordable western restaurants in Ipoh!

Hot Jack Cafe – photo credits to karenk00ng (Instagram)

There’s some deep fried western food like nuggets that kids will really enjoy! They have kid meals too.

During peak times, you can also sit outside. Not a bad place to grab a coffee or steak either!

Steak at Hot Jack Cafe – photo credits to michael_ljx96 (Instagram)

5. [email protected]

[email protected] Exterior at night

[email protected] is quite expensive but this Italian restaurant has delightful food made with quality ingredients and a beautiful ambiance in a romantic bungalow setting!

[email protected] wood-fired pizza

Their wood-fired pizza (many flavours available) are a must try! However, you can’t go wrong with the rest of the items on their menu – steak, fish and chips, spaghetti, spring chicken, etc.

[email protected] Spring roast chicken

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6. Having’s

There’s plenty to love about this relatively new western restaurant in Ipoh! They have mains as wells as starters and desserts available in their menu.

Authentic French cuisine at Having’s – photo credits to wjs86 (Instagram)

• Excellent food (plus presentation)- lamb rack, beef fillet, chocolate fondant, chocolate lava, Crème brûlée, etc
• Nice and clean environment with soft lighting
• Great service
• Easy parking
• They make most of their ingredients from scratch!
• Reasonable pricing considering their ingredients used
• French food is their specialty (the chef is French).

7. Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe

Quiet ambiance here- perfect for a large gathering! You can call ahead to have the food prepared ahead too!

As you can tell by the name of the cafe, Italian food is their specialty – good spaghetti and pizza here!

Try the smoked duck pasta if it’s on the special board. The menu changes occasionally.

Smoked duck aglio at Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe – photo credits to catsling (Instagram)

8. Morel Restaurant

Pork belly burger by MOREL Restaurant – photo credits to dreamincolor_evonne (Instagram)

Morel Restaurant is another Ipoh western restaurant that dabbles mainly in Italian cuisine.

They even make their pasta and noodles from scratch!

Handmade pasta by MOREL Restaurant – photo credits to crystal_chin94 (Instagram)

Enjoy their bright and cheerful environment, exquisite food presentation and of course, tasty food!

Cacciucco (Italian seafood stew) by MOREL restaurant – photo credits to lweikeen (Instagram)

9. The Butcher’s Table Ipoh

Shopfront – photo belongs to The Butcher’s Table

Meat lovers will be thoroughly contented with the fabulous 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

Australian Wagyu Beef Tomahawk – photo belongs to The Butcher’s Table

Cheese, Farmers and Cumberland inhouse sausages – photo belongs to The Butcher’s Table

Iberico Shoulder Collar – photo belongs to The Butcher’s Table

10. Aud’s by JJ Cafe

Aud’s by JJ Cafe – photo credits to ericyeowsh (Instagram)

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 a number of 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

Pesto pork burger by Aud’s by JJ Cafe – photo credits to candybonappetit (Instagram)

Siew yok (roasted pork) pasta at Aud’s by JJ Cafe

Besides the food, they have excellent avocado smoothies and coffee!

Overall, an excellent place to stop for some western food in Ipoh town!

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11. Maria’s Cafe

Maria’s Steakcafe Ipoh – photo belongs to the 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.

Maria’s Steakcafe Ipoh – photo credits to annienee (Instagram)

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12. Mybest Western Cafe

Decorated wall – photo belongs to MyBest Western Cafe

A family run restaurant that is close to Sunway Lost World of Tambun. It is one of the only western options in Tambun area too!

Grilled chicken chop – photo belongs to MyBest Western Cafe

Besides western food, they do have local dishes too!

Desert selection – photo belongs to MyBest Western Cafe

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13. BBQ Lamb Ipoh

BBQ Lamb Grill barbeque pit

Located just across Kinta River in a small park and a short walk from Ipoh Old Town:

BBQ Lamb Ipoh has some rustic outdoor seating that is very enjoyable in the evening. Especially with a group of friends! There is indoor seating as well.

Outdoor seating at BBQ Lamb Grill Ipoh

Parking is easy. Good and moderately priced food – their specialty is of course, grilled meats and their in-house sauces!

Grilled salmon at BBQ Lamb Grill

If you happen to be in the area, drop by for this western food in Ipoh town!

14. David’s Diner

Another old-timer that’s known for their extensive western menu with American food as well as Mexican food!

Western dishes at David’s Diner – photo credits to annamaya507 (Instagram)

This is a popular joint for halal western food in Ipoh!

Think burgers, steaks, nachos, lamb stew~

15. Citrus Wine & Dine

Citrus Wine & Dine has been around for many years serving western food with quality ingredients.

Spaghetti aglio olio with beef at Citrus Wine & Dine – photo credits to ashmund_ig (Instagram)

It is a fine dining restaurant so expect the food to be a little pricey.

The restaurant is at a corner shop lot surrounded by residential areas on the way to Sunway.

Fish and chips by Citrus Wine & Dine – photo credits to pennyng0914 (Instagram)

Try their steak and desserts!

Tomahawk steak by Citrus Wine & Dine – photo credits to ipohlengchai (Instagram) and food prep to scmlee16 (Instagram)

Don’t miss out on this fine-dining opportunity for halal western food in Ipoh!

Conclusion

It’s not at all rare to spot a restaurant serving western food in Ipoh among all the local food joints! Including chinese restaurants in Ipoh!

There seems to be at least one in most areas:

• Tambun
• Ipoh Garden South
• Canning Garden
• Greentown Ipoh
• Pasir Puteh (close to Ipoh shopping mall, AEON Station 18)
• etc

We’ve rounded up the best ones all in one post so you can pick out the one that calls out to you!

Which one are you going to stop by? Leave a comment below.