Best western food in Ipoh? Ipoh has its fair share of Western restaurants! 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. So 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:
- MichelangelO’s Pizzeria
- Volcano Grill Cafe
- Euro House
- Hot Jack Cafe
- Fish and Chips By. Bareeseta
- Having’s
- Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe
- Morel Restaurant
- The Butcher’s Table Ipoh
- Aud’s by JJ Cafe
- Maria’s Cafe
- Mybest Western Cafe
- BBQ Lamb Ipoh
- David’s Diner
- Citrus Wine & Dine
Looking for lunch?
- Hot Jack Cafe
- Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe (Except Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Aud’s by JJ Cafe
- David’s Diner
- Citrus Wine & Dine (Only on the weekend)
Looking for a Halal Western Restaurant?
15 Best Western Food 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!
Address: No. 40, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1B, Medan Ipoh Bestari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Sundays to Thursdays: 5pm to 9pm
Fridays to Saturdays: 5pm to 9:30pm
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. Volcano Grill Cafe
If you’re craving a good tenderloin steak that’s not super expensive (still pricey though), head over to Volcano Grill Cafe.
This is a cosy place for private lunches or even business dinners. The head chef, Mr. Chai is the owner of this establishment too.
Address: 31, Jalan Ampang Baru 6b, Kampung Ampang Baru, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 12pm to 10:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +6016-426 0845
Remarks: Not halal; They have Australian Angus and Kobe beef!
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 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:
Sunday to Thursday: 3pm to 1am
Friday to Saturday: 3pm to 2am
Contact: +6012-553 2032
Remarks: Not halal;
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4. Hot Jack Cafe
Simple ambiance here but this is one of the more affordable western restaurants in Ipoh!
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! There are Asian mains in the menu as well.
Address: 1, Jalan Pasir Puteh 1, New Pasir Puteh, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 12pm to 3:30pm, and again from 5:30pm to 10:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +605-322 1090
Remarks: Food portions run small. Good service
5. 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!
Fish and Chips By. Bareeseta is on Grab Food too, the most popular food delivery service in Ipoh!
Their coffee is not sweet and you can order smoothies too!
Food portions run small. But that means you’ll have space for their burnt cheesecake or bailey’s or matcha Tiramisu!
Address: 26, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1B, Medan Ipoh Bestari, Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 11:30am to 2:30pm, and again from 6pm to 9:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +6016-433 2626
Remarks: Not halal
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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.
This is actually one of Ipoh’s best kept secrets for fine dining in Ipoh! Especially for authentic French food prepared by a French chef!
- 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 the quality ingredients used
- French food is their specialty (the chef is French).
Address: 8, Pusat Perdagangan Canning 3, Pusat Perdagangan Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 12pm to 2pm and again from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Closed from Monday to Wednesday, only open in the evening on Thursday)
Contact: +6017-453 9089
Remarks: Lunch and dinner menu vary; Not halal
7. Spaghetti Sweet Tea Cafe
Quiet ambiance here. Which is perfect for a large private gathering! 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.
Address: 21, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1e, Medan Ipoh Bestari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: Call to make a booking
Contact: +605-548 8832
Remarks: Generous portions;
8. Morel Restaurant
Morel Restaurant is another Ipoh western restaurant that dabbles mainly in Italian cuisine.
They even 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: 11am to 3pm, and again from 6pm to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +6011-2420 2450
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
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 by JJ 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 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
Besides the food, they have excellent avocado smoothies and iced coffee!
Overall, an excellent place to stop for some western food in Ipoh town!
Address: 97, Jalan Sultan Yusof, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm
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:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays to Fridays: 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Saturdays to Sundays: 3:30pm to 12am
Contact: +605-242 4133
Remarks: Pork free. They get their meat from a halal supplier. You can order alcohol here.
Halal Western Food In Ipoh
12. 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!
They serve an affordable beef steak and lamb chop!
Besides western food, they do have local dishes too!
Address: 25, Jalan Sci 1/2, Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 5pm to 1am
Contact: +6014-519 0700
Remarks: Halal; not open for lunch!
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13. BBQ Lamb Ipoh
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.
Parking is easy. Good and moderately priced food. Their specialty is of course, grilled meats and their in-house sauces!
If you happen to be in the area, drop by for this western food in Ipoh town!
Address: http://bit.ly/BBQLambIpoh
Opening hours: 6pm to 11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +6019-507 7207
Remarks: Halal; Try their dragon fruit drink!
14. 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 joint for halal western food in Ipoh!
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.
15. 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.
The restaurant is at a corner shop lot surrounded by residential areas on the way to Sunway.
Try their steak and desserts!
Don’t miss out on this fine-dining opportunity for halal western food in Ipoh!
Address: 38, Laluan Ipoh Perdana, Taman Ipoh Perdana, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 6:30pm to 11pm
Friday to Sunday: 11:30am to 3pm, and again from 6:30pm to 11pm
Contact: +605-545 1010
Remarks: Halal; Not open for lunch on weekdays! Reservations are recommended for the weekend!
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!
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