The Ipoh Station Square Cenotaph

A cenotaph is a tomb or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of persons whose remains are elsewhere. The Ipoh Station Square Cenotaph (Perak War Memorial) commemorates those from Perak who died in the first and second World Wars. It is located outside Ipoh Railway Station (IRS).

Most major towns in Malaysia (including Singapore) have a Cenotaph in memory of those who died in the world wars.

This cenotaph was build and unveiled in 1927 on Armistice day. After WWII, a second dedication was added to honour 'those died in the 1939-1945 War'.

Ipoh Railway Station (IRS)

Ipoh Railway Station

This grand old dame was the brain child of A.B Hubback, the same public work architect that built the KL Railway Station (KLRS). This is why Ipoh railway station shares a similar design with the KL railway station. In fact, it was said that KLRS is the head of railway while IRS is the tail of the railway.




Completed in 1915, IRS remained the symbol and status of Ipoh, being the Hub of Malaya in the colonial days.

Majestic Station Hotel Ipoh

This station has an adjoining hotel known as the 'Majestic Station Hotel' of Ipoh on the 2nd and 3rd floor, together with restaurant and a bar at the ground floor.






Some say the IRS is also known as 'Taj Mahal of Ipoh', how true is it? (Scroll back up to the first picture)




p/s: Happy Birthday in advance to Ms. Sue Me! (22/08/08)

Restaurant Kong Heng

Restaurant Kong Heng

Located in the heart of Ipoh Oldtown, Restaurant Kong Heng, or fondly called Kong Heng Char Set by the locals, is one of the best restaurants that sells excellent food in town. This restaurant has been around for centuries and it is a favourite spot for breakfast for Ipohan.

The shop is usually busy and crowded on weekends as Ipohan outside Ipoh will be back to patronise this shop. One word of advice from us: Come early or you'll have trouble looking for tables.



A step into the shop is like travelling back in the past. The interior setting has changed little. The furniture within the shops can be dated back to the 50s and 60s era.

While Oldtown Kopitiam is set with the designer's version of nostalgic and charming antique round marble table and chair, 'Kong Heng Restaurant' has the authentic and historic sets of tables and chairs which are inherited generation after generation.

Safe Box

Do not miss the sight of an old strong safe box in the restaurant which is just next to the cashier counter.

Kai See Hor Fun

'Kai See Hor Fun' here is the best in town. Just google 'Kai See Hor Fun' and you will discover that 'Kong Heng' is the most mentioned name online.

Sotong Kangkung

'Ipoh Sotong Kangkung' (Water spinach) is another must-try delicacy. This kangkung sotong is different from KL version as it uses blended peanuts satay sauce which tastes superb. Perhaps, the closest dish to 'Ipoh Sotong Kankung' is 'Malacca Satay Celup'.

Local Name: Kangkung, Water Spinach, Oung Choi.
Scientific Name: Ipomoea aquatica.
Location: East and South East Asia.

Laksa

'Laksa' in 'Kong Heng' is simply irresistible. Lots of fish meat, lots of prawn paste!!

Popiah

'Popiah' here has generous filling. It makes you yearn for more.

Satay

Irresistible 'satay', a dish that you can never say 'No'. The uncle will insist to place a plate of 'satay' on your table no matter what.

CheeCheong Fun

'Ipoh CheeCheong Fun' is different from KL's in the sense that Ipoh uses tomato sauce and not the thick black sweet sauce you normally find in KL.

Ipoh White Coffee

After all the makan (eat), a sip of Ipoh famous white coffee is just as perfect to complete your meal. One of the best in town, must try!