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Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken

Dato Tahil Azar Road, Ipoh, Malaysia
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Ranked #34 of 75 restaurants in Ipoh
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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Lou Wong is one of the most famous bean sprout chicken places in Ipoh. We had lunch there on a Sunday. Relatively busy but we could still find a table. The bean sprouts were very crispy and the best we tasted in Ipoh but chicken was average, and the hor fun broth was disappointing. Cowan Street is by far better.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Lou Wong is the most famous restaurant at the famous food street located at Jalan Yau Tet Shin, but I will say that the food here is just above average, not as fantastic as its reputation. The chicken was quite tender, the broth of the hor fun was the best among all the food. I believe they used quite a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I am not a fan of chicken rice but I always want to try the famous Ipoh Bean Sprout Chicken rice. I ordered both rice and Hor Fun version and share with friends, want to try the different. I prefer rice version, the hor fun soup tasted to be a bit sweet. I love the Crispy Bean Sprout very much,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We really enjoyed the bean sprout chicken - even more than the Hainanese variety we get in Singapore. Service was quick and efficient. This place is famous and busy for a reason.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Average, not cheap food at Jalan Yau Tet Shin. Heard that Onn Kee is better.... Tasted at Ee Thye for its Ho Fun, short sprout bean but dislike the pepper sprayed on its top!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Despite the messy looking shop, this place definitely served the best chicken rice with beansprouts I have ever tasted! It can get quite busy so go after 3pm(lunch)

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Georgetown, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

This is definitely one of the most famous bean sprout chicken spots in Ipoh. Virtually all Malaysians know about this famous place. Its location is fantastic as it is situated in the heart of the Ipoh city. The food is really tasty and great followed by extremely fast service. However, the down side is that during festive ot holiday periods... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Been hearing friends talking about this restaurant many time but didn't try it till recently when 2 of my friends visited from overseas. As we went on a weekday, parking was not issue. The restaurant wasn't really crowded when we arrived and we were served within a shortest time. The bean sprouts are fat and round, very juicy and fresh.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

I was taken there by a friend who lives in Ipoh and was told supposedly how good this place is, and having high hopes plus i was really hungry , and when the dish arrrived i took a first taste and thought gee this chicken taste really spongy n rubbery, nothing was mentioned to my friend as i didnt want... More

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Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

No doubt it's famous but it's really not that fantastic. Just for once, if you ever visit Ipoh, you still can come here to eat. Just don't set your expectation that high!

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