【From Melaka to Ipoh】A Peranakan Culinary Legacy: The Story and Flavours of Greentown Assam House

Assam House Ipoh Greentown · Halal Certified · Authentic Baba Nyonya Cuisine

 

Yes, you can enjoy authentic Nyonya flavours in Ipoh — at none other than Greentown Assam House.

 

This beloved Nyonya restaurant offers not just rich and flavourful dishes, but also a heartwarming legacy that traces back to the heritage city of Melaka:

 

The founder’s mother once served as a private chef for a Baba official’s household in Melaka, cooking daily meals with unmatched skill and consistency. Her talent was deeply trusted and cherished for many years — until she got married and moved to Ipoh.

 

In 1991, she and her daughter opened Assam House, starting with just a few signature dishes like curry fish head, sambal petai squid, and dry-fried tamarind prawns. By the early 2000s, Assam House achieved Halal certification. Through countless food trips and taste discoveries with their mother, the daughter expanded the menu to include dozens of refined dishes — each carrying the depth of heritage and home-cooked passion.

 

Today, Assam House stands as one of Ipoh’s rare gems offering authentic Baba Nyonya flavours — halal-friendly and full of soul.

 

Why is Assam House worth a special trip? Every dish is a showstopper!

 

Curry Assam Grouper Fish Head

Their flagship must-try! Fresh, tender grouper fish soaked in a tangy and aromatic curry broth — brimming with okra, tofu puffs, tomatoes, and more. Each bite bursts with layered flavours of sour, spicy, and savory goodness. A true appetite awakener!

 

Sambal Petai with Squid

Love bold flavours? This one’s for you! The pungent charm of petai (stink beans) meets their house-made sambal in a dish that’s perfectly wok-fired, spicy and utterly addictive. #A favourite of Chow Yun-Fat!

 

Pandan Leaf Chicken

A Peranakan classic. Marinated chicken wrapped in pandan leaves and deep-fried until crispy outside, juicy inside. Peel open the leaf and inhale the aromatic burst — the flavour penetrates every tender fibre of the meat. Love at first bite!

 

 

 

Assam House is more than just a restaurant — it’s a treasure trove of culinary tradition. It’s a nostalgic taste for locals, and a must-visit destination for tourists, celebrities, and media alike.

 

Featured on: RTM1, RTM2, TV3, NTV7, Sin Chew Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau, New Straits Times, Flavours Magazine, Utusan, The Star

Celeb visitors include: Dato’ Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat, Lo Ka-Ying, Charlie Yeung, Wang Leehom, and top Malay personalities

 

Fully Halal-certified — a welcoming spot for Muslim diners.

Insta-worthy setting — great for family meals, friend gatherings, or company dinners.

Food meets heritage — a Peranakan journey for your senses.

 

Next time you’re in Ipoh, don’t miss a meal that will truly awaken your taste buds — come taste the Nyonya magic at Assam House!

 

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ASSAM HOUSE GREENTOWN

29, Persiaran Greentown 4,

Pusat Perdagangan Greentown,

30450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Reservation Call: +605 243 7851

 

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