Ipo White Coffee Pilgrimage — Old Town Old-Fashioned Cafes and Bean Sprout Chicken
Ipo is the birthplace of white coffee, and the alley of old-fashioned cafes in the Old Town is a mecca. The two original establishments, Namhyang and Sinh Won Ryung, face each other across the street, allowing for comparative tasting. Bean sprout chicken (Nuga Choy Kai) is a dinner menu item, while Rou Wong is the signature dish. Since many of these old shops close early in the afternoon, visiting between morning and lunch is the best option.
Nam Heong White Coffee, 南香茶餐室
Nam Heong White Coffee
Sin Yoon Loong (新源隆茶餐室)
Sin Yoon Loong
Lou Wong (Lou Wong Tauge Ayam)
Lou Wong Tauge Ayam
Restoran Thean Chun (天津茶室)
Restoran Thean Chun
Funny Mountain Soya Bean
Funny Mountain Soya Bean
Nam Heong White Coffee, 南香茶餐室
Nam Heong White Coffee
One of the original white coffee shops dating back to 1958. The classic breakfast is served with egg tarts and cheesy fun.
Sin Yoon Loong (新源隆茶餐室)
Sin Yoon Loong
Another original white coffee shop across the street. A rich and smooth cup with kaya toast; a comparative tasting with Namhyang is recommended.
Lou Wong (Lou Wong Tauge Ayam)
Lou Wong Tauge Ayam
The quintessential chicken with bean sprouts. The official order is the 3-piece set: smooth boiled chicken, crunchy bean sprouts, and ho fun noodles.
Restoran Thean Chun (天津茶室)
Restoran Thean Chun
A century-old Kopitiam known as the "Hall of Mirrors." Custard pudding and chi cheng fun are specialties, and sharing a table is the norm.
Funny Mountain Soya Bean
Funny Mountain Soya Bean
A long-standing drive-thru style tofu shop where you pick up your order while remaining in your car. A cup of soft tofu pudding is the dessert course.
