Nga Choi Kai

I am ashame to say that for all the years that I've studied here, I've not eaten the famous Ipoh Nga Choi Kai (literal translation bean sprout chicken). I've been dying to try it out but there never seem to be an opportunity to until yesterday.

Ipoh Nga Choi Kai lived up to its reputation for Ipoh signature dish. It is so famous that the place is always packed with people from all over Malaysia and even Singaporeans too. This place is one of the two shops that sell nga choi kai in the area. Another shop which is located nearby is also packed with people.

The famous shop for nga choi kai.

Just look at the crowd!

See the sign saying the most famous in IPOH.

Who would have thought that a simple mixture of sesame oil and soy sauce would make a simple dish of boiled chicken and poached bean sprout into such delicious dish. I love the chicken cause its so juicy and tender. The bean sprout is poached just nice as to not overcook it and gives a satisfying crunch.

Here's the steamed chicken.

Here's the bean sprout.

I love the ho fun that they used, smooth and soft. The soup was similar to the one that I had during lunch. The combination of the three was so yummy. So nice that I kinda polished the plates clean of their contents. Hehehe.

Hor fun served in soup.

Ipoh nga choi kai, a must try when visiting Ipoh.

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