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Sun Heng Curry Noodles

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 234 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(234) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Sun Heng Curry Noodles
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Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
234

What recent reviews say

The curry noodles and spare ribs earn consistent praise for tenderness and rich flavor, and the kopitiam setting draws repeat customers craving authentic Ipoh dining. Yet pricing frustration recurs across reviews, quality slips (spoiled chicken, sparse butter on premium items), and isolated staff rudeness incidents undermine the experience for some.

Praised for
  • tender, rich curry and spare ribs
  • signature curry noodles
  • authentic old-school kopitiam feel
  • friendly service
  • quality ingredients
  • premium eggs and toast
Watch-outs
  • prices are high for portion quality
  • inconsistent food quality (spoiled chicken reported)
  • staff rudeness on occasion
  • minimal butter on buttered bread despite premium price
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Best for: Visitors seeking authentic Ipoh kopitiam experience and curry noodle lovers willing to pay premium prices.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious diners; quality can vary (spoiled ingredients reported), and service professionalism has been questioned in rare cases.

Strengths

  • signature curry noodles and tender spare ribs
  • authentic kopitiam vibe with old-school service
  • plentiful ingredients
  • premium eggs (Kenkori) on toast

Worth knowing

  • Signature curry noodles and dry curry spare ribs praised for tenderness
  • Premium Kenkori Japanese eggs used for eggs on toast
  • Cozy interior noted positively
  • Staff rudeness incident reported by one customer; management response questioned
  • 6% service charge applied
  • 50-cent surcharge on takeaway items

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Friendly servers and authentic old-school atmosphere praised; one rudeness incident reported.
Cafe
Coffee quality praised; premium eggs on toast highly regarded, though premium items sometimes underdeliver on content.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 36
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
103
4
74
3
30
2
11
1
16

Common questions

What are the signature dishes?
Curry noodles and dry curry spare ribs are signature items praised for tenderness and rich flavor. Eggs on toast with premium Kenkori eggs is also popular.
Is there a surcharge?
Yes. A 6% service charge applies, and takeaway orders incur a 50-cent surcharge per item.
What is the location and vibe?
Located in Canning Garden, Ipoh. Reviewers describe it as a cozy, authentic old-school kopitiam with a nostalgic local dining atmosphere.

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Last updated 2026-07-14