I don’t really like char siew pau but this siew pow is different and I really enjoyed it!!!
According to my uncle (who lives in Ipoh), this is the best siew pow in Ipoh 🙂
What is Siew Pow (烧包)
Siew pow (烧包) is a baked pastry traditionally associated with Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Unlike the familiar steamed char siu bao, siew pow has:
- A crispy, flaky pastry exterior, often made with layers of pastry dough.
- A savoury char siu pork filling, usually seasoned with soy sauce, sugar and other spices.
- A golden-brown exterior from an egg wash before baking.
Seremban’s siew pow became popular enough to develop into one of the town’s best-known food souvenirs.
Siew Pow Review
This was my first time eating a siew pow and I really enjoyed it.
The pastry is flaky and the char siew filling is not chunky or hard. Overall, it was a delicious sweet and savoury snack.
When we bought the buns, they were nice and warm. Didn’t eat them until a few hours later as we’d just had lunch but it was still delicious.
If you’re visiting, I do recommend trying the siew pow while it’s still warm. Each siew pow was RM3.20 when I visited.
Pastry Options at Seremban Siew Pow (Ipoh Branch)
Aside from the famous siew pow they also sell other pastries including:
- Egg tart (RM2.50)
- Kaya puff (RM4.30/Box of 5)
- Pineapple tart (RM2.00)
- Salted egg cookies (RM3.00)
Seremban Siew Pow (Ipoh Branch) Location
This siew pow shop has been here for many years. It has a traditional charm to it that many shops in Singapore no longer have.
There are no seating areas so it’s takeaways only.
Address: 71-A, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Closed every Monday
