Restoran Foh San Dim Sum (富山茶楼)
Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$
Ipoh
"First self service dim sum restaurant I even go."(25 Tips)
"Famous dim sum and some travel bus also will go there."(11 Tips)
"Great dim sum, better than Ming Court."(5 Tips)
"The 'ha gao' (prawn dumplings), are absolutely delicious!"(7 Tips)
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HawApril 1, 2018Fantastic dimsum! Order paikuat, siewmai n fuzhuk! Porridge are great too! Much better in taste n value compared to Ming court
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Gong Jeng LauMarch 5, 2013I've been going here for dim sum and ginger duck noodle since 2010, fabulous food and staff!! Love it, and can't wait to return to Ipoh from the States just for some more fried turnip. Read more
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Allan ChanMarch 4, 2013We got to taste the shrimp dim sum, the pork bun, sesame sweet bun, beef dim sum. The shrimp dumpling/dim sum was full of just shrimp and nothing else added = amazing. I am still salivating over it! Read more
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Nadine TanMarch 10, 2013I've just spent 3 nights in Ipoh staying in Hotel Excelsior which was great. We met a friend for dim sum lunch and we came here (Foh San). It was excellent - great food, great value, great service!
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Michael LeeMarch 2, 2013The service is brisk as it has to be in such a popular place. The Dim Sum portions were generous and flavorful.Prawn Dumpling is queen.Char siu Bao & Big Bao are the knights.Can't live without them.
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Cammomile CheeMarch 3, 2013My favorite that morning was the Cha Xiu Bao(Pork bun). It was definitely hot and freshly-made. I'm not really understanding why a couple of the other reviews sucked! As Chinese, we loved this place. Read more
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Sri LokopoloFebruary 7, 2013My tip about Foh San is : Perfect 10 out of 10 for Dim Sum authenticity; great taste; great varieties; cleanliness; (well they won a cleanliness award from the Perak ministry recently.) Read more
Upvote10Downvote- Michael LeeJanuary 31, 2013Foh San has the best Dim Sum. You must try the lo mai kai and the prawn dumpling. It is 5 star Michelling stuff.... good value for money.www.facebook.com/ipohfohsanwww.fohsan.com.my
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Vethu BalanMarch 2, 2013The food.... so good. I had a roast pork with wonton noodles, which was very cheap Seriously? It was delicious and filling and just what I needed. I shall be back again. Read moreUpvote9Downvote
Chee Meng WongFebruary 5, 2013IPOH: THE local authority has awarded 160 businesses and public food premises in the city "Grade A" for cleanliness.The award for the best clean toilet went to Foh San DimSum in Jalan Leong Sin Nam. Read more
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Ignatius LimFebruary 5, 2013Best Dim Sum. I give it Michelin 6 Stars. Price wise:Low Price; Variety wise:Too many to finish in 1 visit. Come early or come on weekdays! Hot and tasty. Read more
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Li Goh LiaoFebruary 6, 2013This is my favorite dim sum hangout place. I would rate this better than Ming Court and Yoke Fook Moon. Prawn Dumpling, Choo Cheong Fun, Fish ball...all must try!!!!.. Deserts also nice. Read moreUpvote12Downvote
NicoleSeptember 28, 2012Especially like the "steam egg" & lo mai kai. Tried the mango pudding the mayor recommended, abit sweet for me, but overall nice!! Ya, don't forget the thousand layer cake. Absolute delicious!!Upvote21Downvote
JL LowDecember 15, 2014Dim sum still ok but those waitress always show black face seem like you're own them one million ringgit, environment quite comfortable but the prawn chee cheong fan vry thick as you can see below.
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lia liaDecember 19, 2015The dimsum here is cheap and not bad.. Must try the fried carrot cake.. Fav in the list.. Siewmai too.. Everything here not bad
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Duncan TanJune 16, 2011I can never find dim sum as good as Foh San in Singapore, NEVER! Whenever I'm in Ipoh, Foh San must visit every Sunday morning. Agree with Stewart T, the Char Siew Pau and Siew Mai is my favorite!Upvote19Downvote
One of Ipoh and Malaysia's most famous Dim Sum. All the Dim Sum served here are fresh and delicious to eat. A lovely place to dine in but you must go early in the morning to avoid the heavy crowd.Upvote19Downvote
Hans FersdorfJune 12, 2011My friend, Jeremy S, brought me here with his family. I must say the place is really packed.I like their food though and variety wise, you can eat until your size outgrown your pants. Their prawn duUpvote20Downvote
Sebastian SamJanuary 29, 2022Came at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday 29th Jan’22. The upper floor left wing just opened and hence got lots of tables
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Mak HamzahJune 14, 2011My brother brought the whole family for the father's day brunch outing. Thanks to the captain for the good service and prompt food order and delivery and taking the effort to introduce to us the new fUpvote19Downvote
Norman LimSeptember 14, 2014This place is really pack but the food is good, if you're willing to wait for a table then its worth the wait.UpvoteDownvote
Janet TeoJuly 17, 2011Gynard, Pei Yi and I went to famous Foh San for brunch today. We tried their new dish, stewed beef in dry noodles, Taiwanese style. I would rate it as “super nice”.Upvote19Downvote
MayDecember 4, 2016Good service, clean environment, smooth porridge and dim sum are larger than those I had in KLUpvoteDownvote
Tino Chang Ling KwaiAugust 24, 2013Variety choices of dim sum that is uniquely available here. Environment and food is great, got the feel of breakfast in Hong Kong.Upvote2Downvote
Mei LingSeptember 1, 2012Everything is self service except for drinks. Some station only has certain item, it's best to go downstairs station to get everything, it's mostly stocked there. Prepare to walk and carry alot.Upvote1Downvote
Rowan LimJanuary 30, 2013Thanks Stewart for your recommendation. I brought my family of 7 to this dim sum place and they ate almost all of the selections. Great choice Stewart.Upvote19Downvote
Lai YvonneJanuary 12, 2015I like the shrimp dumpling and big fish ball, here. Yummy yummy dim sum. The best dim sum i ever had.UpvoteDownvote
Nelson LaiDecember 29, 2015Always the first choice for breakfast when around Ipoh. Great variety of choice and taste nice. 😊UpvoteDownvote- Mak HamzahFebruary 1, 2013If you think Kepong Fu Lai is good, Try Foh San..... it is the best in Malaysia!!!! :)Upvote16Downvote
- Jamie LauJanuary 31, 2013Great dim sum, better than Ming Court. 10/10. Perfecto! www.fohsan.com.myUpvote17Downvote
Yat Hing LiewJune 14, 2011Just had breakfast with some friends from Japan. Nice food. Plenty of varieties and good service. The Japanese friends love the prawn dumpling.Upvote20Downvote- Janet TeoFebruary 4, 2013My top pick for dim sum in Ipoh. I can never find such good dim sum in KL.Upvote15Downvote
Andy LimJune 19, 2011For such big portion, i think the price is reasonable. 3 big succulent prawns in the prawn dumpling. I cant find this in KL (except in Hotel).Upvote19Downvote- Allan ChanJune 20, 2011Trolley service and waiter service available on weekdays. Waiter service available everyday. Fun and nice place to eat, especially the roast pork noodle. yummi mummi...Upvote19Downvote
Shiroi YukiFebruary 17, 2012Best dim sum place in Malaysia with a wide variety and good service too. Like going back to the ancient china dim sum place.
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Chong Kin TuckDecember 22, 2015Very comfortable place, however taste of dim sum just probably slightly above average, cannot be rated as excellent.UpvoteDownvote
Rina LeeFebruary 1, 2013Best dim sum in Ipoh. Service is best.... very cheap. www.fohsan.com.my
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jackleJanuary 8, 2016Their staff face all look like not happy.if u sit at 1st floor and not that much ppl on weekday . Need to watch up due to their steam dim sum skin will be hard abit bcoz of put at there long time.UpvoteDownvote
Recommended dishes - cha xiu pau, ha gau, xiu mai, yu nai, & deep fry prawn spring rollUpvoteDownvote
JuLi W.September 2, 2014Nice dim sum! Very authentic kinda style! Love the crusts of the egg tarts 😍UpvoteDownvote
Curry KhooSeptember 11, 2010The place it's really pack on weekend n holiday. Most ppl come here for dim sum. Try the char siew pau. Simple n nice.Upvote26Downvote
Adrian ChanAugust 16, 2014Some slight improvement since the last i came. The size of the dim sum seems to be a tad larger given they charge exorbitant prices. Taste is good especially the loh mai gai.UpvoteDownvote
Broccoli GogoSeptember 8, 2019Spacious place, without A/C, too busy, no service cart, long queue to have dim sum...food was worth to try.UpvoteDownvote
Benedict YapMay 7, 2016Dim sum was average. Prawn Dumplings and Eggs Tart is a must try. Fried carrot cake is not bad. The Char Siew Bau was not my taste. Taste weird. Is totally different.
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EvelynAugust 20, 2012The fishballs is very big & yummy ;) other dimsum taste well too!! Efficient service & reasonable price!Upvote20Downvote
Billy LimJune 5, 2015Best dim sum? I wouldnt know. But it is definitely famous and packed.UpvoteDownvote
Nic QDecember 28, 2013Love the dim sum here. A trip to Ipoh will not be complete without a meal here.UpvoteDownvote
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Foh San Restaurant serves customers with Chinese delicacies for over 30 years.
Open until 2:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 6:30 AM–2:30 PM
+60 5-254 0308
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