[Ipoh] Tau Fu Fa is probably the most iconic dessert in Ipoh.
This is due to the city’s reputation for producing high-quality, smooth-textured tofu, thanks to its mineral-rich spring water.
For those who have yet to try it before, it is a traditional Chinese dessert made from soft, silky tofu served with sweet syrup, often ginger or sugar-based.
Some popular places to have it in Ipoh include Funny Mountain Beancurd, Big Mom Beancurd, and Woong Kee Traditional Bean Curd.
Ding Feng Tau Fu Fa 頂豐驰名豆腐花专卖店 is a Tau Fu Fa shop I happened to chance upon, located opposite the bustling Concubine Lane.
The shop has a modest setting, which complements the experience of eating this traditional dessert on Ipoh Old Town.
Popular items include Tau Fu Fa with white ginger (RM 3.80) and Sea Bird Nest Tau Fu Fa (RM 5.50, take away RM 6.00).
For those seeking chilled desserts, there are the Signature Cold Tau Fu Fa (RM 7.50, take away RM 8.00), Longan Soya Pudding (RM 5.00 or RM 5.50 with toppings), and Soya Milk (cold RM 3.80, take away RM 4.30).
Ding Feng offers a Teochew-style version that is popular for its soft, delicate texture, melting in your mouth.
I ordered the Signature Cold Tau Fu Fa (RM 7.50) which came like a shaved ice dessert, with the sweet beancurd as the base.
The combination of chewy taro balls for texture, slightly nutty taste of black glutinous rice, and caramelised sweet from the gula melaka works pretty well together as a cooling treat.
However, I was not entirely blown away by the beancurd portion.
It is a decent version but not particularly outstanding when compared to other similar stalls in Ipoh, especially the texture. Just not as glide-down-your-throat silky smooth.
Still, it is the ambiance and the history of the area that add to the charm of visiting this spot in Ipoh’s Old Town, making it more about the overall experience than just the food.
For something different, snacks on the menu include Egg Tarts, Black Sesame Soy Glutinous Rice Ball (RM 6.90), Cantonese dried meat sponge cake (RM 6.90), and the Cha Siu Bao (2 pieces for RM 5).
Ding Feng Tau Fu Fa 頂豐驰名豆腐花专卖店
11 Jalan Bijeh Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Ding Feng Tau Fu Fa
Other Related Entries
Funny Mountain Beancurd (Ipoh)
Big Mom Beancurd 靓妈豆花店 (Ipoh)
Woong Kee Traditional Bean Curd (Ipoh)
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