Although this was recommended by the waiter, I couldn't recommend it. It came cooked with big patches of minced ginger but the fishy mud smell still lingers. The fish itself was fatty, it's layers of fat overcame the layers of meat. I had to constantly pour soy sauce over the meat in order to make it edible. It's one of the biggest disappointment from a reputable restaurant like Koh Kee.

When one is in Ipoh, whether you are from Ipoh or not, taugeh (bean sprouts) is a constant staple. The taugeh in Ipoh is famous for being fat and juicy. The stir fried taugeh at Koh Kee is no different. Fried with chilli and garlic, this dish has a tinge of spiciness to it. While I was busy crunching the juicy and meaty taugeh, there were also bits and pieces of salted fish that add to taste.

One of their signature dish, the stir friend vegetable with roasted pork is not for everyone. The vegetable was coated with a glistening layer of oil, possibly from the roasted pork. While it does taste good, the thought of almost drinking oil puts me off. The roasted pork was salted to an extend that the whole dish needs only minimum salt to make it tasty. The vege was nicely cooked with a pungent smell of wok (wok hei) which separates the style of an amateur and a professional chinese cook. When I take a look at their kitchen, their stove was made of bricks and covered in thick layering of cements, which could factor into their tasty dishes.

Eggs during lunch or dinner is like a staple dish. Try it with 3 types of eggs. In this steam egg, there's 3 types of eggs, salted egg, century egg and the usual chicken egg. The egg came in super smooth texture which means it has been carefully broiled. The soy sauce could be a bit too salty so I didn't take too much of it with the egg. But the fried garlic made the egg more fragrant and delicious.

Situated at the infamous mistress lane in Ipoh is a local favourite restaurant, Koh Kee. During lunch, the tables will be filled with patrons for their savoury chinese dishes. One of my favourite is the sweet and sour pork. I could just have that dish to go with my rice and never feel bored. The pork was fried crispy before poured in with sweet and sour sauce which wasn't too strong a taste. The big chunks or cucumber and onion also add in the taste and extra crunchiness of the dish. A very appetizing dish that goes well with rice.