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Foo San

No. 2, Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar, Ipoh, Malaysia
Ranked #13 of 52 restaurants in Ipoh
3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: Chinese
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
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Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Plenty of dim sum choices, they have more than 100 varieties to choose More

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Puchong, Malaysia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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staffs are arrogant. Dim Sum quality is poor. Expensive. but dont know why still so many people wanna come here eat. 10 years ago when its still at the old shop, it doesnt taste that bad. I used to eat there becoz i like the environment. Very old, antic and original. The only dim sum that i think still not... More

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malaysia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Breakfast here is a must if you're in Ipoh.. The dim sum tastes great and are not too pricey. Love the open dining area and the buzz in the atmosphere. More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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188 reviews 188 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Few years ago, this restaurant selling DIM SUM is one of must go place during my trip to Ipoh. But i had to said that, after shift to new location, the food quality slightly drop.Anyway it is still better than oyher dimsum at Malaysia, because of it's different types of choice. The price is high, is it because of the... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Even though the price you are paying is consider high in Ipoh City, but the food here are very well prepped. Comparing Kuala Lumpur's dim sum restaurant, the food here are worth the money that you are paying for. Menu is very comprehensive and food are very presentable, creative and tasty. It's spacious, you won't feel the heat as you... More

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kuala lumpur
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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Foo San has been THE place to go "yumcha" (drink tea) in Ipoh for as long as I can remember (I am Ipoh born and bred). It used to occupy the ground floor of the striking Art Deco building belonging to the Perak Chinese Amateur Dramatic Association where Cantonese operas were once produced: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23268776@N03/5712964921/ The restaurant was crowded, noisy and... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Got a little cultural shock at first after knowing that certain dimsums are self service; order and pick up at designated counters. It was very efficient indeed. They do have little carts pushed around (the typical dimsums carts) for some other selections. Service staff was great! 5 star for that. Immidiately after getting my dimsums, one particular waitress came to... More

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Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Very crowded restaurant and have to wait for seats. Dim sums varieties a lot but the taste seems not as good as last time. Price wise is very expensive as compared to Penang dim sum, almost double the amount we pay in Penang. More

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Holbeach, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

The Dim Sum menu was unfortunately a little lacking this time yet again .. The suimai had added corriander ( I hate it ) spoiled the taste and the texture was a little tough . The overall experience was a little lacking .. even after they replaced the dish with exactly the same over cooked and chewy goo . Service... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

This restaurant is famous and well-known of their "Dim Sam". However, we found the food was not so excellent compared to those old days, since they have moved to their own new building. Its getting more commercialise.... You even need to pay for "tissue paper" -- OMG! More

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