This was a Malaysian hawker, a very casual place to grab something to eat. I was in town for the Sydney Marathon and was staying nearby. The pictures and reviews looked good, so I decided to check it out. You can go straight to the counter and place your order. You have the option of eating in or taking it to-go. I ordered the Nasi Lemak. As advertised on their menu, it's their signature dish. This is Malaysia's national dish, it's a fragrant coconut rice dish served with peanuts, crispy anchovies and pickled vegetables. I got it with beef rendang. Instead of beef, you have the option to get it with chicken curry. I never had Malaysian food before, but this breakfast dish was very similar to what Taiwanese eat. I thought it was not bad. I'm pretty sure it's good for Sydney and you would most definitely get something better at Malaysia. If you're eating in, once you're done, you can bring your plates and utensils to the counter. read more

Ipoh on York - Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang - Halal Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Located downstairs of York street is a modern hawker stall called Ipoh. The menu had a variety of Malay favourites like laksa, me goreng, beef rendang, roti canai, etc. I wanted to try everything but limited myself to these. Everything tasted super authentic and perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portion sizes and protein content was definitely above average which is impressive as the prices were extremely reasonable. The staff was happy and attentive and the space was large and clean. Solid 4 stars ! Give it go read more

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Oh boy am I glad to have discovered Ipoh! As a dedicated cheap eater, I felt like I have found the epitome of cheap and high quality food. I waited til the clock struck 2pm for a 10% off student discount (not even joking. The staff literally made me wait from 1:55 to 2pm to make an order.... which I understand, rules are rules!) Looking optimistically, this gave me some extra time to plan what I wanted to try out! A few moments of speedy service later... I received the beautiful Nasi Goreng, Beef Rendang and Ice Kacang. Love the presentation of the Nasi Goreng in a silver bowl over a netted basket; AND of course, tasted authentic. Beef Rendang was also lovely but the beef can be improved, but for the price? It's on point. Ice Kacang to finish it off; just for $5 (+10% off for me!) brought so much happiness as a sweet treat. All in all, I will be back ohhhh sooo soon :) read more

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Good laksa, with a nice tasty soup base. I had the wonton option and the wontons are clearly premade separately to the soup, the wonton was a bit cold in the middle, and it came out way too fast to have been cooked to order. Having said that the soup base was nice, and the noodles and other ingredients seemed nice. The restaurant seating area is quite spacious, it actually goes around the corner and bends around again, so it is not too hard to find a spare table. The ordering process is straight forward and efficient. read more

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Beef Rendang and Satay are those 2 favorites food that I like the most. Slightly different on how they cook beef rendang, Indonesian style ( Padang, West Sumatra in Indonesia ) and Malaysian style ( in general ) beef rendang. This dish is very famous among Malay community in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Philippine. It's not a history lesson that I want to do here but giving you, my review reader, a little bit background about this this and how well I knew this this to write a comment as bellow. It's a crucial sin to under cook the beef rendang, to give final product still have meat resistant when you chew. It is a braising dish that cooked, low and slow, until less liquid (gravy ), in general and becoming thick and almost like little dry a paste ( Indonesian style ) , and meat should be able to be pulled by fork only with a very tiny ( or almost ) no resistant. My beef rendang $11, wasn't cook long enough, although overall still enjoyable dish but not the best that I've ever taste. My chicken satay, 2 stock for $5, was super dry, and peanut sauce that comes accompany this skewer was "authentically" taste like 'Ayam Brand', ready to use peanut sauce from the tin. Ice coffee, $3, wasn't enough coffee kick, and really sweet with condense milk flavour dominating the whole drink Over all there is no saving grace at all to boost the good review, what a pitty since this joint has more than 4 star out of 200 reviews. I'm just giving an honest opinion about this place when I'm dine for lunch and to All reviewer that giving more than 3 stars on Beef Rendang and Chicken Satay.... I apologized for saying this, please pack up your backpack and travel to Malaysia for vacation, so you can truly enjoy authentic Malaysian food. read more

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Great Malaysian food. Tried the Roti Cannai and the Nasi Lemak and they are delicious. They're one of the best Malaysian food I've had in Sydney so far. And the prices are quite reasonable too. They get very busy during lunch hour so you need to get there early, otherwise you might not be able to find a place to seat. You order at the counter and are given a number, once your number is called, you then collect your tray of food and find a place to seat. I did notice that a few of the seats were reserved so I guess you can make reservations there. They don't open for dinner though as I found out one evening when I tried to go there after work. read more

Ipoh on York - Nasi Lemak with Chicken Curry. Delicious! - Halal Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Super super super crowded on a Friday lunch break! Hubs had the roti and I got the Laksa. I know I haven't hit up the best laksa in the city yet but this was a contender, best I've had so far. I'm also going on colour as this had a deeper red hue. Dang now I want another bowl. Noodles in spicy sauce. Grabbing a table was really tricky because of the sheer amount of people, and so food wait time took a little longer. But again, worth the wait. read more

Ipoh on York - Halal Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I had been craving Malaysian food for a while and the day before I tried to come and they were closed for some maintenance issue, so I got to try again. The prices were reasonable for a place an over the counter restaurant. I ordered the combination char gar theow and a lime drink, and it was pretty good. The flavors were good, but the noodles were more on the overcooked side. I like that they had like 4 hot sauce options in addition to sliced red peppers, and I only selected 2 which tasted good. Also with girl that I ordered from missed hearing that I wanted an egg roll, so boo on her for not listening. read more

Been here many times but never remember to leave a review! Really should make an effort since I'm born in Ipoh! Food here is really authentic, they have a wide range of dishes. My fav is the Assam Laksa, $12 a bowl. Coming in close second is the ipoh hor fun (like pho but with prawn and chicken broth) $11, but I find the broth a little too salty. Portions are very generous, the hor fun is twice the size of what you'd get in Ipoh! Lots of toppings too. Have tried pretty much everything on the menu, har mee is great too. Lunch time's heaps busy and you'll have to wait sometimes to get a table. Usually service is quite quick. Best to rock up at 1215. read more

Ipoh on York - Ipoh hor fun (I got excited and added heaps of chilli myself). $11 a bowl. Like pho with a prawn and chicken broth. - Halal Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came here around Friday noon time and it was so busy ! The cashiers and servers were constantly shouting. (eeeks!) I had char kway teow and i thought it was OK, not that authentic but maybe i should have tried the laksa instead (which they are known for) . It's quite pricey for the portion...not sure if i will be coming back. read more

Still looking for good lunch options in the CBD. Ipoh On York is very busy during lunch time, but service is fast. I had best chicken laksa here in Sydney so far. The coconut-based curry soup is absolutely delicious with just the right amount of chili to make your tongue tingle. The sandy or gritty texture of the soup gives the flavours an extra depth. The rice vermicelli is nicely firm and the shredded chicken is tender. There are not enough toppings compared to the generous portion of noodles, probably a cost issue for a $10 dish. read more

Ipoh on York - Chicken Laksa - Halal Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We stopped in for a quick lunch after flying into Sydney! I think this is the best Malaysian meal I have had for such a reasonable price! I had the chicken Nasi Goreng and my boyfriend had the Chicken Laksa. Both tasty and flavor fully spicy! Try it out! read more

Amazing authentic food at great prices right in CBD. Do not come for the ambiance or service, order at counter and fight to find a table but really good food. A lady is shouting top of her lungs to announce food is ready. All that considered hidden gem. I went with the Nari-goreng with prawns and egg. Didn't disappoint! I'll be back read more

Fresh, fast and fantastic - can't ask for more. As close as you'll get to authentic at lunch time prices. read more

I eat here regularly, as my vegetarian friend can get a wide variety of hot dishes here. Otherwise I might not venture in - it's a bit scary. It totally reminds me of any good food court in Singapore - queues of people, menu with pictures of the food, streams of food coming out, staff barking orders and shouting, and always, always ALWAYS busy. Miles of tables, nearly always chocker, but turning over very quickly. You never wait long for a seat, and lots of folks do take out from here. For $10 you can get a great meal - the beef rendang is awesome, and honestly, one of the best I have had anywhere. A wide variety of Asian foods available, curries, stir fry, murtabak, mainly Indonesian and Malaysian based, in a wide variety of formats - literally something for everyone. Hard to fault - you won't regret it. read more

At last I've been to Ipoh on York. Hands down this is the best Malaysian eatery around. I had heard about the place and read the rave reviews on Yelp about how good this place was and how tasty the food dishes were. It is down the steps from street level to the underground restaurant of Malaysian delights. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. The waitresses are all attentive and service is quick and efficient. There is so many favourites to choose from such as Assam Laksa, Nasi Lemak Curried Chicken or Beef Rendang, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Char Kway Teow with your choice of ingredients. I've posted full menu pics to show you the range. If it's hot outside, come down here where the place is nice and air conditioned. I can't wait to return here. The place opens at 10.00am and closes by 4.00pm each day. Opens also on Saturdays 1200 - 0300pm This place has both cash and credit card /eftpos payment available. In March 2018, Ipoh started dinner trading opening until 8pm at night daily. read more

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Went back to Ipoh on York last night for the Murtabak and a couple of sticks of Chicken Satay - superb! A very busy, but fast-moving, restaurant at lunchtime. Many happy diners. Strongly recommended. read more

An absolutely top rate lunch. Was lucky to arrive at 1130. By 12.15 there was a good sized queue. My prawn laksa was delicious - I could really taste the fresh prawns. The staff really know what makes customers happy. Cold lime juice for $1, free strong and resilient bibs for messy laksa eaters, a wonderfully clean environment, kind and efficient service that was not at all brusque. read more

I'll be honest, I've only tried the laksa here. Even so, it's good enough to warrant this rating. You'll only need to see this place at lunch time to get an impression of how good it is - it's always busy here. The prices are cheap and the quality is high. There's seating at the main entrance and also downstairs (you can usually get a seat after a little wait, due to the high turnover). Getting takeaway is also a good option. I really need to try some of the other menu items, but that laksa is so good... read more

Came here because I was doing a training course nearby. The guy at the counter wasn't very friendly and the Chai Latte was just okay. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

My friend 'K' stumbled across this cafe as she is staying in the city and needed a cheap daily breakie and coffee place. Surprisingly there aren't that many cafes down that way and this one didn't look all that flash. The service though? Brilliant! So many waiters bustling around. This place must get busy. Coffee was great and the breakfast was good too. Did I mention how cheap it was? $12 for a full breakfast and coffee included. That is pretty spectacular for (Sydney) city. I am over paying exorbitant prices for underwhelming food in Sydney so this humble little cafe with caring waiters was a welcome surprise. read more

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The HCR is the bomb. Also try the chicken Char Kway Teow. Ipoh gets really busy for lunch but the ordering is efficient and the meals come out pretty quickly. Despite lots of tables occasionally you may need to share - but that's half the fun! read more

At last, a great place to meet and eat in mid CBD Sydney, where's it's truly Malaysian and halal too! My personal favourites are the Ipoh-style Cao Koay Teow, the assam laksa, the murtabak, roti canai and the teh tarik, and these are all the "must-try" along with the nasi lemak and laksa to suit every taste. Here's a tip: order a self-plan combo - a main dish which is your favourite, a side dish of either the otak-otak and satay (the peanut sauce is simply heavenly!) and a kopi-o or teh tarik (ask the friendly and ever so helpful girls at the order desk the Malaysian jargon for the dishes). You are guaranteed to work away more than satisfied. What really makes Ipoh on York special are the winning combination of food, service and customer attention. They even have a lift for the disabled..... wholly service oriented. read more

With cheap and good quality food and an environment remeniscent of a local restaurant in Indonesia, Ipoh in York is a go to for any Malaysian/Indonesian locals looking to get a taste of home or anyone looking to experience Malaysian/Indonesian food the way it should be made. read more

Super popular lunch spot. VERY noisy - I'd only really consider getting takeout. My daughter always asks for the roti from here which reminds her of her time living in Singapore. I tend to always go for the nasi lemak which is yum. read more

Wow considering the Hainanese chicken rice is their special, it felt like eating rubber.

Food is good not great. Position size is big and you and you get what you pay for. Had the beef rendang, position size was big but the beef was a bit dry. Quality of food is not that great. read more

After enough complaints from my husband about how crappy/overrated all the Malaysian restaurants I took him to are, I finally asked him to tell me what he was comparing them all to. We came to Ipoh on York around 1pm, and the place was packed, but with customers moving quickly enough so that we didn't need to wait. I ordered the chicken laksa and my husband got the Hianese chicken rice. The were both easily, EASILY the best versions of each dish I've ever had. The portions were massive, and everything was so fresh and so full of flavour! I don't think I'll spend another dollar on Malaysian food anywhere else from now on. Great service, clean ambient seating, quick food, cheap food!!!, delicious food! read more

My ratings : Full excellent ratings is 5 stars! Tried few things there, so far only 1 dish will make me go back , i.e. Assam Laksa! The weird bit was it had hard boiled egg in the assam laksa, but the taste is quite authentic! I definitely recommend the Assam Laksa! Ask for extra prawn paste if yo dont like sour soup. I like my soup sour so I didnt add anymore prawn paste. Their signature dish is Laksa( curry and coconut base soup)! Unfortunately I would say it is just average good, it is still not good enough that I will go back just for its Laksa. If someone asked me where is the best Laksa, I will never mention Ipoh on York. Har Mee ( Prawn Noodles Soup) - unfortunately I can only give 1 star for this. It is basically like Ipoh Hor Fun soup with prawns. Totally lack of the taste/look of prawn noodles soup. It is clear soup with chili oil and prawns+chicken+fishcakes! It is like those 20 years ago KL standard prawn noodles soup! I wont't recommend you order this. Hainan Chicken Rice - i ordered the chicken breast , this is the best to test the skill of the kitchen! Unfortunately , both the rice and chicken pretty dry! Again i will give this dish 1 star only! Taste also lack of the core ingrediesnt taste : GINGER+GARLIC+COrriander+Sesame Oil! Kapitan Chicken/Fish - Average 3 stars, just a bit too much onions in the dish. 1/3 of the plate are onions! Taste why 3.5 stars! Rendang - Quite nice 3.5 stars but not the best. Will try more and put my review here. :) happy chiak chiak people! read more

Been here a few times. Laksa is decent. The last time we were there we were served a murtabak in which the beef was off. Shame.

Generous portions of food for about 10 bucks. I had the seafood laksa and was struggling to finish. Good, Cheap and flavourful, would surely be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

food is delicious, fast and cheap. can get a little hectic during lunch hours, but there are plenty of seats! too bad it's only open for lunch, wish they opened for dinner as well! read more

We were looking for Asian halal food in Sydney and came here as it was on our list. Easy to find just down the road from our hotel on George Street. It was crowded at lunch time and appears popular with local office workers. Tables were close together so a little cramped. Not a place to linger. Daughter had wanton laksa and husband had the normal laksa. I had the Ipoh kway teow. Food was piping hot and delicious. Kway Teow was good. But the laksa cannot compare to our own versions. It was a little diluted. The wantons however were full of chicken filling and huge. Overall expensive for Singapore standards but huge portions and value-for-money. read more