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Herbal Duck Soup Noodles in Ipoh @ Sin Kooi Yuen



I'm sure many of you Malaysians must have heard of and tasted the acclaimed herbal duck soup noodles from Pun Chun Restaurant in Bidor, Perak.  Recently a friend recommended me a shop also selling the herbal duck soup noodles, wantan noodles, etc right here in Ipoh.  We took the opportunity to pay a visit to Restoran Sin Kooi Yuen @ Taman Rishah,  and tried their signature herbal duck soup noodles.  If you're not a fan of duck meat, you can opt for herbal chicken soup noodles and they also serve siu kow/dumplings, a variety of yong tau fu, fried foo pei, stuffed sengkuang/turnips, curry chicken and BBQ meat noodles and braised chicken feet.  The marvellous thing is that most of them are all homemade by the lady proprietress!


You're spoilt for choice looking at what they have to offer!


Their signature herbal duck soup served in a ceramic bowl.  Whole drumstick, well marinated and steamed with Chinese herbs, like tong sum, pak kei, red dates, dried longan and goji berries.  The meat is tender and soft and the soup tasty and delicious.  All of us, five in number, opined that this is much better than the one served at Pun Chun!


Dried wantan noodles (home made) served in light and black soya sauce with some 'chee yau char' or deep fried pork lard.


We ordered some sui kow/dumplings to try .... the skin was thin with a generous amount of pork filling.


Also had some wan tan soup.


An assortment of deep fried bean curd sheet with fish filling/foo pei, bitter gourd and brinjal.


Pork and fish balls, and foo pei in soup.        


Tasty and  tender braised chicken feet.


Reasonable price list.


The plucky lady proprietress, Mdm Chow Lai Har gets up at 5 a.m. each morning to prepare all these goodies to serve her customers.  If you're in Ipoh, you needn't have to travel all the way to Bidor to satisfy your craving for herbal duck soup noodles.  Do give Sin Kooi Yuen a try.  I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Restoran Sin Kooi Yuen
17 Jalan Raja Perempuan Mazwin
Taman Rishah, 30100 Ipoh, Perak

Tel:  05-5266398/019-5705322

Opening hours :  7.30 am to 3.30 pm daily
Close on alternate Wednesdays.


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  1. KimmyDecember 11, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Soke Hah, all the dishes looks good. I like the fried soy stuff. Must be very crispy and fragrant.

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      Yes, the soup was very tasty and I too like the fried stuff. I can take you there should you come down to Ipoh :)

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  2. kitchen flavoursDecember 11, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    The noodles and dishes looks utterly delicious!
    Am drooling now...!!!

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 12, 2013 at 11:48 AM

      Should you ever come to this part of the country, do give it a try!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    looks earthy and comforting huble chinese restaurant!'
    finger liking good, especially the chicken feet.....

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 12, 2013 at 11:51 AM

      Oh, you too like chicken feet? They were yummy, soft and tender.

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  4. ann lowDecember 11, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Hi Cheah, Thanks for sharing this post! I'll surely visit this place when I'm in Ipoh.
    Looking forward to your sharing more 'places of makan' posts in Ipoh.

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 12, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Yes, do come to Ipoh. You'll be spoilt for choice with all the yummy Ipoh food.

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  5. Angie's RecipesDecember 12, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Cheah, I am so HUNGRY just looking at the photos... miss chicken feet!

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 12, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      I suppose you can get chicken feet in the dim sum shops in your place.

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  6. ~ Nee ~December 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Sokehah Cheah , all the dishes looks so deliciyumy thanks fharings :)

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  7. Baking DiaryDecember 12, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Sure looks delicious, each and every dish! I would love to try if I ever find myself in that part of the state:D Prices look reasonable too.

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    1. Sokehah cheahDecember 12, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Ipoh is not too faraway. Drop by and I can be your guide to more Ipoh food!

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  8. AmeliaDecember 15, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Hi Cheah, thanks for sharing. The herbal duck soup look so mouthwatering. Love the braised chicken feet, so delicious.

    Best regards.

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