Unforgettable Empurau

Empurau, "忘不了 (unforgettable)", is probably the most expensive fish in the country. So far, the highest price recorded is RM1800 per kilogram in Kuala Lumpur. That could have made the fish unforttable too…

The fish is imported directly from freshwater fish suppliers in Sarawak. Lately, the prices for the fish are relatively cheaper than before due to the increase in supply. The astronomical price of empurau does not hamper the curiosity of the diners in enjoying the fish as the meat tastes like a kind of wild fruit, according to the restaurant owner. 

Ipoh Hometown Restaurant

A brief history of the empurau fish (忘不了)

Ooh, unforgettable in every way
And forevermore, that's how you'll stay

Stir-fried lala clams

Fish in fermented soy bean sauce

Braised spare ribs in sweet plum sauce

Stir-fried paku in belacan

Prawns sauteed in light soy sauce

Steamed chicken with ginger

Braised beancurd with mixed vegetables

Seafood omelette 

Herbal chicken

Sweet potato soup

The above package is more than enough to cater for 10 persons and the price is unbelievably low. Only RM138!!! HAA??!

Ipoh Hometown Restaurant

Jalan Medan Ipoh 1

Bandar Baru Medan Ipoh

31400 Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia.