‘Best Cantonese dish I’ve had in decades’: HK actor Alfred Cheung praises Ipoh hor fun

Hong Kong actor Alfred Cheung Kin Ting delighted Malaysians in May when he revealed that he was in Kuala Lumpur for a holiday with his niece and a group of friends.

At the time, Cheung, 69, was full of praise for Malaysia, calling it a potential second home and highlighting the country’s cleanliness as well as the warmth and humility of its people.

Clearly taken by his experience, Cheung made a return trip – this time to Ipoh, Perak, where he sought medical treatment.

Even with health matters on the agenda, the foodie in him couldn’t resist indulging in local cuisine – including kaya toast, bean sprouts chicken rice and Ipoh white coffee, which he described as a “richer Hong Kong-style afternoon tea”.

However, it was the city’s chicken hor fun that truly stole the filmmaker’s heart.

“It’s the best Cantonese dish I’ve had in decades. I used to think the best hor fun was from Guangzhou, but after trying the one in Ipoh, everything else (doesn’t compare),” he said in a Facebook post.

Cheung (2nd from right) enjoyed a meal with friends at a restaurant in Ipoh, Perak.Cheung, who has participated in the production of over 80 films, also took the opportunity to commend the people in Ipoh, Penang and KL for their efforts in preserving traditional Cantonese culture.

“Not only do they preserve traditional Cantonese culture but also blend it with Malay culinary traditions to create unique flavours,” he added.

The Z Storm (2014) star ended his post with a reminder for his fans, writing: “Remember: Ipoh hor fun is worth flying for.”