When you visit Ipoh, Perak, there’s one dish that every local will urge you to try — Bean Sprout Chicken (Nga Choi Kai). This seemingly simple combination of poached chicken, crunchy bean sprouts, and smooth rice noodles has become a culinary symbol of the city. And when it comes to this dish, no name is more famous than Ong Kee  Bean Sprout Chicken.

A household name for decades, Ong Kee  is more than a restaurant — it’s a foodie pilgrimage site. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a returning fan, this place is where you get the authentic taste of Ipoh.

Signature Combo: Chicken, Sprouts & Noodles

Ong Kee  is best known for its holy trinity of dishes, traditionally ordered together:

1. 🐔 Poached Chicken (White Cut Chicken)

Tender, juicy, and smooth — the chicken is gently poached to lock in moisture and flavor. It’s then drizzled with a light soy-based sauce mixed with sesame oil. The skin is silky, the meat flavorful but delicate. The restaurant often uses kampung chicken (free-range), which gives a natural texture and sweetness.

2. 🌱 Ipoh Bean Sprouts

Ipoh’s unique limestone-rich water produces short, thick, and super crunchy bean sprouts. At Lou Wong, the sprouts are lightly blanched and topped with aromatic soy sauce, pepper, and scallion oil. Simple yet incredibly refreshing and addictive.

3. 🍜 Hor Fun (Flat Rice Noodles)

The dry version (with sauce) is highly recommended — silky-smooth rice noodles tossed in savory soy-based gravy with a touch of chicken oil and fried shallots. It pairs beautifully with the chicken and sprouts.

Restaurant Overview

• Name: Ong Kee Restoran

• Address: 48/51, 53, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

• Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily

• Nearby: Old Town murals, Concubine Lane, Ipoh Parade