Nasi Ganja Yong Suan
Nasi Kandar Ayam Merah, Kedai Kopi Yong Suan
Ipoh's famous Nasi Kandar served in a Chinese coffee shop, featuring signature red fried chicken drenched in mixed curries, with constant lunchtime queues.
A wildly popular Nasi Kandar stall operating for decades inside the Yong Suan coffee shop in the New Town. The name "Ganja" does not refer to illegal substances but describes its addictive flavor. Steamed white rice is drenched in a mixture of curry, kurma, dhal, and sambal, paired with their signature red fried chicken, salted egg, and grated coconut sambal. Other options include spiced fried fish, beef rendang, and squid curry. The peak rush is between 12:00 and 14:00, so arriving before 12:00 is recommended. Seating is limited, dining time may be restricted to about 30 minutes, and table-sharing is required during lunch. Cash is preferred. If you prefer less gravy, let them know in advance. Some reviews note the chicken can be slightly tough.
Opening hours
Around 09:30–16:00/17:00; rest days vary (some sources say closed on Fridays), please call 016-595 9673 to confirm first
Nearby sights
- Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken
- Ipoh Street Murals & Mural Art's Lane
- Han Chin Pet Soo
- Concubine Lane
- Sin Yoon Loong & Nam Heong White Coffee
- Ipoh Old Town
- Kong Heng & Kong Heng Square
- Birch Memorial Clock Tower