The short answer
Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot): what visitors should know first
A good lunch for a local yong tau foo experience if you eat fish and pork-based foods. It is outside the Old Town, so plan transport, and ask what the stuffings contain before ordering if you avoid meat.
Useful facts
Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot) facts at a glance
- Location
- 652 Jalan King, Pasir Pinji, Ipoh
- Dining style
- Food court stall
- Price signal
- Inexpensive; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: yong tau foo noodles in clear or curry soup
- Good for
- Casual local lunch
Why it matters
Why Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot) is worth your time
Yong tau foo is a staple of Malaysian Chinese eating, and Dai Shu Geok is the stall three of our opened pages name for it in Ipoh. It also takes you away from the tourist streets into the Pasir Pinji neighbourhood where locals eat lunch.
For a family, it is an inexpensive way to try several small pieces rather than committing to one big plate. The trade-off is the food court atmosphere and distance from the central sights, so it suits adventurous eaters better than those wanting a calm sit-down meal.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Soup choice
Wikivoyage lists clear chicken soup or coconut curry soup.
- 02
Pick your pieces
Yong tau foo lets you choose several stuffed items.
- 03
Local neighbourhood
Pasir Pinji is off the usual Old Town route.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists Dai Shu Geok at 652 Jalan King, Pasir Pinji, serving noodles with yong tau foo in a choice of clear chicken soup or coconut curry soup. Time Out places it among lunch options at Jalan King off Jalan Pasir Pinji, and TheSmartLocal gives the same road and calls the dish yong tau fu.
Yong tau foo is tofu and vegetables stuffed with fish paste or similar fillings, and the stuffing is usually the point of the dish. Choose your pieces, pick the soup base and decide on noodles. Time Out also notes a siew yuk stall in the same food court, which tells you the court sells roasted pork too.
Because fish paste and meat broth are common in yong tau foo, vegetarians should not assume the dish suits them. Ask which pieces are meat-free and what the broth is made from, or choose a vegetarian place in the Old Town instead.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask what the broth and stuffings contain
- Go for lunch
- Arrange a taxi or e-hailing ride
- Confirm opening hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 652 Jalan King, Pasir Pinji, Ipoh
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual food court setting. Seating and access were not described in the pages we opened, so check on arrival, and expect warm, informal surroundings.
- Tickets and access
- No reservations; order at the stall. Time Out lists it as a lunch stop, so go before the afternoon and confirm hours.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A casual food court setting. Seating and access were not described in the pages we opened, so check on arrival, and expect warm, informal surroundings.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
Not by default. Yong tau foo commonly uses fish paste and chicken broth; ask before ordering.
Where is it?
652 Jalan King, Pasir Pinji, per Wikivoyage and TheSmartLocal.
Is it close to Old Town?
It is in Pasir Pinji, so plan a short ride.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
