Get a taste of food from Ipoh without the journey to the Perak capital.
It takes non-east-siders about an hour or more to get from their homes to Changi Airport. From there, you can reach the Malaysian town of Ipoh in another hour by hopping on a plane.
That includes the Nasi Ayam Goreng Berempah , a massive deep-fried chicken thigh served with fragrant coconut rice, boiled eggs, ikan bilis and, of course, sambal. The chicken has been marinated with over 10 spices, such as old ginger, lemongrass and cumin seeds, which infuse each bite with warm, aromatic depth.
But their hard work has paid off and their cup now runneth over – quite literally. Get the tissues ready – this overflowing mug of coffee can make for a messy sip.There is something so liberating about doing away with utensils. When presented with an epic mound of seafood, the only appropriate response is to roll up your sleeves and dig right in.
Though most of the menu draws on Thai cuisine, chef Wisit Sophon – formerly of one-Michelin-starred Thai restaurant Le Du in Bangkok – has put an Italian spin on some of the offerings at this new joint. There is little about Jungle that resembles the dense forests it borrows its name from. Not its sleek, wood-accented interior. Not its soundtrack, which cranks out funk and soul tunes. Not even its menu, which is a compact collection of modestly proportioned plates, rather than an overgrown sprawl. There is not even a Thai Jungle Curry on the list.
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