Bou Bou Gou Xing at Kampar East Ocean Restaurant
East Ocean Restaurant or ‘Tung Hoi’ in Cantonese is no stranger to the Chinese community in Ipoh, for their quality food at reasonable prices. Just a few months ago, East Ocean has spread its wings down south to its neighbourhood town, Kampar. For Kamparians like me, this is definitely good news as we don’t have to travel all the way to Ipoh for good Chinese food, AND more competition to the local food scene would benefit no one but the consumers. 
Fish wrapped in almonds
My mom recently dined at Kampar East Ocean restaurant and saw someone from the next table ordering this very attractive dish called ‘Bou Bou Gou Xing’ in Cantonese. I have been trying to find an equivalent English name for it but to no avail. Rising Steps to Success?
Bou Bou Gou Xing (RM150)
Anyway, this giant of a dish came with 3 tiers, and 5 choices. True enough, when the dish was being served, our table became the centre of attraction for that few minutes, with onlookers and neighbouring tables watching it in awe. We were impressed too, for their delicate effort in decorating and putting everything together on those super heavy plates.
Meatballs with lotus root
Of all the dishes presented, I particularly enjoyed the Bacon roll. It was certainly something new to me as Chinese dishes seldom present bacon this way. The bacon wrapped around some fish paste and it was very fragrant. The essence of bacon was absorbed inside the fish paste, with the sweet and savoury gravy providing a good combination to the dish. Clearly a delight on its own!
Bacon rolls
Another worthy dish was the Fried Yam with Prawns. This was unmistakable in terms of smell, for the aromatic yam attacked our nose buds even before we started eating. Each piece of yam was meticulously shaped into a circle, with the head and tail of the prawn decorating it, and the body (already peeled) lying across of it. It was a work of art. Best of all, the yam was fried to perfection! Not too oily and very smooth to taste. Bravo to the chef!
Fried yam with prawns
There were only 7 of us eating the dish and yet we couldn’t finish it! This is good enough for a table of 10. Of course, when you look at it, it’s quite similar to eating an array of dim sum, eh?
Kampar East Ocean Restaurant
This restaurant is located at a rather new premise in Kampar, very near Tesco. From Ipoh, once you reach Kampar, you will see Tesco Kampar on the right (can’t miss it). Turn right at the traffic lights, into Tesco, and go straight pass Tesco. You’ll see Kampar East Ocean Restaurant on your right, at a corner shop lot.
Comments (34)
i’ve only been to Kampar for the “bread chicken” somewhere, haha.. but this “bou bou gou sing” looks really interesting and creative woh.. it’s something like the “sei yit fun” we had for the 1st dish during wedding banquet to me, don’t you think so?? just that they made it three tiers and with more presentation..
[SK] recently posted..20.06.2010 | 精悍簡短
Oh you had the bread chicken before? Was it from Kam Ling?
But bigger portion and more choices..
This dish was pretty similar to the 4 seasons platter during dinner, you’re right
hey, thanks for the information..wonder ipoh one can do the bou bou koe sing or not.. looks very grand!!
claire recently posted..Football Fever Versus Durian Fever!
I would like to find out too! Maybe you check it out from the Ipoh branch eh?
i went there last week, the food was quite good…better than the one in Ipoh garden east
SimpleGirl recently posted..My visit to Shanghai Expo 2010 Part 1
You mean you were in Kampar?
whoa really attractive one!! n d name oso very interesting. see u wrote like dat, sure taste the yummy one la! LOL =D
Caroline recently posted..Happy Daddy’s Day.
Haha it looks very nice eh? The food choices, some were good, some were average only.
Wah! The bou bou gou sing very geng la….
uLi recently posted..Piggy Malacca Trip 2010 – Nadeje
Impressive presentation!
so so only la, not to say very nice.
I like the prawns and bacon rolls!
English High Tea is what 1st came into my mind when I saw your photo of the set
mimid3vils recently posted..Nambawan Restaurant & Cafe
LOL! Now that you mentioned it…
i understand why people looking your table…because bbgx was really special…anyway i had eaten this restaurant once before not bad…
kumfye recently posted..Restaurant Rasa Rain 味不同海鲜坊
Oh you have been to the Kampar branch as well? Cool!
More people come to Kampar please! 
wah lau eh 3 tiers….how to finish ah? envy sei ngor la
kathy recently posted..Oh Bring Back My Bonnie To Me~
LOL! Definitely cannot finish on your own! Have to go in a group of 8-10 perhaps?
Wah!!! Kampar…such nice food kah? How much a table like that? Definitely not as expensive as KL or Penang, I’m sure…
suituapui recently posted..How great Thou art…
The dish cost RM150. Not bad?
that dish u ordered is extremely big in size.. i think it size really worth the price…I see that kampar town is getting busier these days due to high intake of utar students.. tats y more shops available at there~
wyyv recently posted..One Chef @ Jaya One
Yea Kampar is more busy now with new intake and new students. It’s good for the local restaurants and shops. More choices for us!
i also want the bacon rolll~
taufulou recently posted..Ah Mal Birthday lunch at Ishin Japanese Dining @ Old Klang Road
Yea me too!
I only had a memorable experience over at the Chemor branch. The Ipoh Garden South one did not do for me. Twice.
Good that Kampar has a new restaurant, though I am sure Kam Ling’s still your favourite?
J2Kfm recently posted..Pondok Padang @ 1Casuarina, Ipoh
I heard the Ipoh Garden branch is deteriorating eh? Anyway Kam Ling will always be my favourite
this one i will for sure order if i am there … Bou Bou Gou Xing (RM150) …. damn kao geng ler…the amount of food…
vialentino recently posted..Father’s Day Celebration @ Cravings Restaurant, Sunway Giza Mall, Kota Damansara
Haha you make sure there are enough people to eat before ordering this! LOL!
wahhh interesting dishes…
and the photos so sharp in color..
keeyit recently posted..Golden paddy plantations
Thank you keeyit!
it looks like a HUGE “sei yee fun” usually its 4 choices, this looks like heaps!
lotsofcravings recently posted..Awesome morning at the Garuda Headquarters @ Jakarta
Yea! It’s the giant version of it! With lots of pieces of each too.
awesome, looked so good! a must try!
Big Boys Oven recently posted..Honey Mousse with Apricot Jelly and Pistachio Joconde
Must try indeed!