Ipoh 2023 - Ipoh Dinner at Durbar

Visiting the caves only took about half a day, and then we took a taxi ride backed to the old town. I can't remember if we went to the mall after that, but due to the rain, I think we also took a break at our hotel in the afternoon before venturing out in the evening for dinner. I wanted to try an old high end restaurant called Durbar at Old Town. It was more of a historical place to dine in than the food, although it helped that they served Hainanese Chicken Chop. It was just a short walk from our hotel, I think opposite the big Ipoh Padang. Above is the corridor walkway outside the restaurant/bar.

The main door of the place. It looked like a typical restaurant in old town Penang. 

Upon entering, it looked like E&O Penang Hotel but with less budget, lol. What I meant to say is, it's decor was of the same era. We were early for dinner, as we always do. I tend to eat dinner at 5pm if I can help it. I hate crowds, and it aids with digestion. I'm a natural intermittent faster even before that concept became popular. 

I love the tiles, the marble tables, the stained glasses, the old lamp design etc. I love it very much.

The restaurant was quite large, but empty on this rainy afternoon. 

Here is what I ordered, a Teh Tarik, and a Hainanese Chicken Chop. The food wasn't anything to shout about, and the price was more on the high side, but still affordable. More like a casual lunch out at Swenson in Singapore price range. But I guess it was the experience that I was looking for, and I don't have any regret at all dining here :) Just like I have no regret every having a staycation at E&O Hotel Penang. That remained one of the best staycation of my life.