Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong 老黄芽菜鸡

Expected to be very well-known amongst the locals. The rice is mediocre but the chicken is very good. The marinated chicken feet and bean sprouts are very good.Staffs are as you would expected as a local restaurants: fast and uncaring.Trying to find parking to go to this place is crazy.

This being a popular tourist destination, there's always a queue for a table. As usual, the bean sprouts was superb, plump, juicy and crunchy. The fish balls and meatballs were quite good. However, the chicken was a bit of a let down; it was tough and a bit overcooked. The rice was fragrant, but it was rather wet and sticky. It's good to try if you've never been there, but otherwise it may not be worth the queue.

Good place to have chicken rice but since this place is now part of a very popular tourist spot, you have to queue. For me, the tastes were great but not worth the long queue. If you have been to Ipoh, perhaps you may want to skip this place. However, for the first timer - perhaps can give it a try!

🍼Jun 2019 Bean Sprout Chicken is a must-try dish when visiting Ipoh. However, it's more of a set meal rather than a single dish, consisting of bean sprouts, chicken, and fragrant rice. The bean sprouts and chicken are served separately on plates, accompanied by a plate of rice. Eat the chicken and paired with the chili ginger sauce, it adds another tastiness to the chicken and rice in your mouth. The bean sprouts size is big and well cooked. Believe that only the exceptional water quality in Ipoh can grow such plump and crunchy bean sprouts, quite different from the thin, long varieties commonly seen elsewhere.

Restoran Lou Wong in Ipoh is famous for its tauge ayam, a local dish that combines poached chicken with bean sprouts and is often served with rice or kuey teow.The restaurant has been around for decades and is considered one of the must-visit spots for this signature dish in Ipoh.They are located on Jalan Yau Tet Shin, and the area is known for several tauge ayam restaurants, creating a bit of competition among them.Other than their renowned tauge ayam, Lou Wong also serves a variety of other dishes like poached chicken, Ipoh hor fun, and their famous crunchy and fresh bean sprouts, which are sourced locally and are said to thrive in the unique mineral-rich water of Ipoh.The tender, lean chicken meat is a favorite among many, although it may not be as tender as the ones you’re used to in Singapore, as they use free-range chickens which tend to have a firmer texture.This is because these chickens are free to roam around, making the meat more muscular and less tender compared to commercially farmed chickens.While I visited during off-peak hours and didn’t experience a long wait, it can get quite crowded during meal times.If you’re planning to visit, it’s best to go early or be prepared for a wait. If you’re not entirely sold on Lou Wong, you could try Restoran Ong Kee, which is just a few steps away and also serves similar dishes. It’s a matter of personal preference as to which one is better.Overall, while Lou Wong's tauge ayam didn’t quite meet my expectations, especially with the tougher texture of the chicken and the sweeter chili sauce, their bean sprouts were indeed fresh and crunchy.If you’re in Ipoh and want to experience this iconic dish, it’s still worth a visit to form your own opinion.