Ipoh Lane, Jelutong, Penang

Ipoh Lane or Lorong Ipoh is a lane in Jelutong, Penang. It is the first parallel road west of the Jelutong Main Road. The lane actually forms an "L". The section between Lebuhraya Jelutong and Penaga Road is a straight proper road with terrace houses on both sides. The section from Penage Road and reemerging at Penaga Lane is a smaller lane.

Ipoh Lane, with the market in full swing (1 August 2010)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Ipoh Lane comes alive every morning when the Jelutong Market is in full swing. The Jelutong Market building is located at the junction of Ipoh Lane and Penaga Road, but the stalls spill over to Ipoh Lane and Penaga Road.

The stalls along Ipoh Lane nearest the junction to Penaga Road sell vegetables, eggs, spices, kitchen utensils and freshly cooked dishes. Further south along Ipoh Lane, the stalls sell dry items such as flowers, plants, toys, watches - the usual pasar malam stuff.

I usually go to the Jelutong Market on Ipoh Lane at least once a week to enjoy the Wantan Mee there. It is, in my opinion, the best wantan mee in Penang.