Great job! Thanks for the excellent update on Ipoh's renowned goodies. It feels incredible to be able to keep track my favorite hawker stalls even though I am half-way across the world in another continent. My last visit to our hometown was extremely short because on the way,I spent some time in China and South Korea. Ipoh is known for a variety of good food and there is just not enough time to go for all of it.

I almost forgot about Ali's famous satay. You hit it right on my mind when you mentioned that those tasty morsels had an extra lemony flavor. That is why it is special and because of that, it is better than other good satays.

Another food item that is seldom heard of these days is "Mar Chi" It is little balls of cooked glutinous rice flour rolled over very fine granulated sugar, then served with a generous topping of crushed peanuts and a sprinkling of sesame seed. I really hope such old world ethnic food will not disappear like the "tok tok: bamboo contraption that announces the arrival of your favorite wanton noodles.

As for your inquiry about the Hor Hee stalls near the defunct
Majestic Cinema, that whole area has definitely seen better days. When I pass by that part of the city in August, I did not notice any Hor Hee stalls. Perhaps they have all relocated to nearby coffee shops or food courts.

No matter where I am, memories of such favorites of yesteryears like Spider's Char Kuay Teow, One-eye Jack's Rojak and Theater Street's "Lok Lok" will linger on and on. It is the thoughts of such simple pleasures that help me to re-connect with my childhood days, growing up in a city that is well-known for its food. Until my next visit to Ipoh, I will keep on reminiscing and carry on drooling!

Warmest regards and best wishes,