Burps and Giggles at Ipoh

Those who know me well will know that I am quite the foodie =) I've heard a lot about Burps & Giggles, and since we were heading up to Ipoh for a short trip, it became a fixture on our itinerary wall. Besides, It's the brainchild of the family of my dear friend Krystal from our Melbourne days! How can I afford to miss it! =)


Burps & Giggles
- 3 & 95, Jalan Sultan Yussuf, Ipoh, Malaysia

This cafe is the epitome of " don't judge a book by its cover". Located in what appears to be a rather dilapidated row of shop houses, you'll definitely be pleasantly surprised after you enter its doors. The main entrance leads to the middle section, where the bar takes center-stage.  Here, you'll be more than tempted to sink into the comfy red sofa and enjoy perhaps a glass of champagne. However, when we got there, it was the 4th day of Chinese New Year, and the place was totally packed with many queuing outside for a table. We were lucky to find a small table for us and the lil one in the vintage and quaint section of the restaurant. Here's what it looks like.  

I love this section. Notice how there is a a dismantled modern fan on the shelf at the upper right corner, contrasted by the vintage fan on the lower left? Love the thought and details put into every lil corner of the cafe. 

Everything in this section, from the chairs down to the sugar bowl, is vintage. We felt like we were in the 1970s! Because it was soooo packed, we had to wait quite long for our food. But we were feasting our eyes on our intriguing surroundings anyway, so we hardly noticed the time.

We had the wagyu beef burger which was really yummy. Juicy, cooked just right, and the meat was very tender. Besides that, we had the halibut burger and a bowl of chips. There is actually so much more variety on the menu, including crepes, pasta, bagels and cakes, but because it was so crowded, they were only serving burgers. Really wished we had the change to try out the rest of the food on the menu! Our cappuccino was really aromatic, comparable to those that we can get in the Italian cafes in Melbourne, which says a lot!

We couldn' t stay for long cos we could see many people eagerly preying on our seats form the corners of our eyes haha. As we made our way out of the restaurant, I spotted the restaurant owner who was also the barrister that day. He was working very hard in the third section of the cafe bistro, where you can indulge in the aroma of the espresso and admire the cakes on display whilst sipping on your cuppa. This section is very cozy, with an emphasis on vintage wooden furniture.

Overall, this place is such a rare find, not only in Ipoh, but I would say the whole of Malaysia. You can feel the love and passion that they have put in to every corner of the place. This will become a permanent fixture in all my Ipoh trips! =)