Restoran SSF (怡保新成发)

I feel the “Hae Mee” (prawn noodles) at Restoran SFF can give the more popular “Curry Mee” a run for its money.
The broth is a vivid orange from the prawn shells used to make it, which also accounts for its unbeatable umami sweetness. Stir in the dollop of sambal chilli, a standard with every order, and you’ll not be able to stop yourself from draining every drop.
Besides shelled shrimps, each bowl comes with sliced pork “char siew”, some “kangkong” and a hard boiled egg. Classic toppings for the Malaysian-style of prawn noodles.
Since the ”Curry Mee” here is not one to miss, I recommend getting both dishes instead of trying to decide between them.

“Curry Mee” was on top of my must-eats in Ipoh. I got to satisfy that craving at “Restoran SFF” this morning. The coffeeshop, located at 18 Hala Datoh 5 (off Jalan Leong Boon Swee) is only a few steps from the stylish M Boutique Hotel.
With a thick, spicy gravy that’s remarkably fragrant with spices, the Curry Mee here exceeded my expectations. I tried both the dry and soup versions and found them equally delicious. They come topped with slices of “char siew” and the noodles (you can choose from “beehoon”, yellow mee and “hor fun”) have the crunchy company of Ipoh’s famous fat beansprouts too.
if you visit on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a table and your food order because this is quite understandably, a very popular eating spot even with the locals.