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Ray Of Hope Ipoh

Updated 2026-10-14 · 2,294 reviewed · 317 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(166) 79 composite score See reviews on Google
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Ray Of Hope Ipoh
Location
Taman Sri Kurau, Ipoh
Services
Brunch & Western Cafe, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
166
Ranking
#3 in Brunch & Western Cafe
Best for
Diners wanting a meal that supports a social cause

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-10-14.

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What do customers say?

Ray Of Hope Ipoh is a cafe in Taman Sri Kurau run by youth with special needs. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, big portions, and clean room. Some say service runs slow, but many feel the social mission makes the wait worth it. Rated 4.6 from 166 Google reviews.

Praised for
  • Staff are polite and attentive
  • Generous portions at reasonable prices
  • Clean, comfortable dining room
  • Strong social mission with staff who have special needs
Watch-outs
  • Service can be slow
  • Coleslaw smell noted once
  • Fries portions could be bigger
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Best for: Diners wanting a meal that supports a social cause
Think twice if: You are in a hurry, since reviewers mention slower service

What stands out?

  • Staffed by youth with special needs
  • Big portions at fair prices
  • Clean, comfortable seating
  • Fresh-baked banana cake and cream puffs

Worth knowing

  • Reviews say the cafe trains youth with special needs, including Down syndrome, to work and earn a living
  • Banana cake is baked fresh daily, per staff
  • Chicken siew pau and crispy fried chicken praised for takeaway
  • Fruit juice is not diluted, a reviewer notes
  • Easy parking, per one reviewer

What reviews say by service

Brunch & Western Cafe
Reviewers praise the chicken, noodles, and mushroom soup as hearty and flavourful.
Traditional Kopitiam
Local dishes like nasi kerabu, char kuey teow, and siew pau get praise.
Cafe & Bakery
Banana cake and cream puffs described as fresh and delicious.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.4 average across the 106 brunch & western cafe businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Scoring Method
Star rating 72
Review volume 97
Review recency 96
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
117
4
31
3
16
2
0
1
2

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?
One reviewer says parking is easy.
Can I order takeaway?
Yes. Reviewers mention buying takeaway fried chicken and siew pau, and one lists GrabFood as an option.
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Last updated 2026-10-14