Hong Kong actor Alfred Cheung Kin Ting delighted Malaysians in May when he revealed that he was in Kuala Lumpur for a holiday with his niece and a group of friends.
At the time, Cheung, 69, was full of praise for Malaysia, calling it a potential second home and highlighting the country’s cleanliness as well as the warmth and humility of its people.
Clearly taken by his experience, Cheung made a return trip – this time to Ipoh, Perak, where he sought medical treatment.
Even with health matters on the agenda, the foodie in him couldn’t resist indulging in local cuisine – including kaya toast, bean sprouts chicken rice and Ipoh white coffee, which he described as a “richer Hong Kong-style afternoon tea”.
However, it was the city’s chicken hor fun that truly stole the filmmaker’s heart.
“It’s the best Cantonese dish I’ve had in decades. I used to think the best hor fun was from Guangzhou, but after trying the one in Ipoh, everything else (doesn’t compare),” he said in a Facebook post.
“Not only do they preserve traditional Cantonese culture but also blend it with Malay culinary traditions to create unique flavours,” he added.
The Z Storm (2014) star ended his post with a reminder for his fans, writing: “Remember: Ipoh hor fun is worth flying for.”
