Recently, Johor Bahru social media is abuzz with talk about Fendi Roti Canai thanks to tip offs by fellow foodies Jeff Tan, Kia Su Tan Tan and Neu Tea.
Fendi Roti Canai is a typical street side warung (stall) in Taman Cempaka in Johor Bahru. The stall is located right in front of Flat Cempaka 5.
The warung is spacious, bright, clean and airy inside. In the morning, it is cool and very comfortable the shade of leafy trees. I like the hyperlocal feel of such eating places.
The friendly boss En. Affandi Shariff (everyone calls him Fendi) has been selling roti canai for over 25 years (since 1990). Many customers have been eating Fendi's roti canai since they were children.
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(I thought En. Fendi looked a bit like Singapore soccer legend Fandi Ahmad 😝 What do you think? ).
Fendi is assisted by En. Tom.
After much spinning and twirling, the stretched homemade greased dough is skilfully folded and dropped into a bundle like a balloon sculpture. The dough is made the night before, so it has time to rise.
Fascinating balloon sculpture.
The stretched dough is allowed to rest for a few minutes before frying.
Sizzling roti canai on the well greased flat cast iron griddle.
Freshly made Roti Canai Kosong or plain bread.
Fluffy, crispy outside with slight browning and darker charred freckles. The inside is moist and tender (chewy but not rubbery.)
Fendi's roti are on the slightly greasy side but not by too much.
Roti Canai Bawang or onion bread.
I like it that the onion is sliced, not chopped, so I am able to taste the sweetness and juicy crunch of the onion slices along with the crispy roti canai.
The dipping sauce was mildly spicy sweet and comes with a dollop of spicy sambal for added kick. Not much body but it's tasty and makes a good dip for the crispy and soft roti canai.
Like most warungs, Fendi Roti Canai also sells traditional Malay cakes, snacks (kuih muih tradisional Malayu) and nasi lemak in little packets.
Cannot resist this old style nasi lemak packed in a banana leaf.
For 2 x roti kosong, 1 x roti telur, 1 x roti bawang, 1 x nasi lemak, and 2 x teh, the total bill was RM8.40 (2015 prices).
This is one of my favourite breakfast places in Johor Bahru now.
Fendi Roti Canai (at Flat 5 Cempaka) is just across the road from Surau Al-maghfirah.
Look out also for the large water tank beside Flat Cempaka 5 along Jalan Persiaran Teratai.
👉 Enjoy friendly, delicious and comfortable street side dining at Fendi. Chill with crispy roti canai, nasi lemak in banana leaf, and traditional Malay snacks and desserts over teh terik.
Restaurant name: Fendi Roti Canai (since 1990)
Address: Jalan Persiaran Teratai (at Flat Cempaka 5), Taman Cempaka, Johor Bahru
Tel: +6019 784 9600
Map: http://bit.ly/FendiRotiCanai
GPS: 1.517482, 103.699513 / 1°31'02.9"N 103°41'58.2"E
Hours:6:30am to 12:00 noon 6:30am - 11:00am
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Written by Tony Boey on 6 Apr 2015 | Reviewed and updated on 9 Nov 2022
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GPS: 1.517482, 103.699513 / 1°31'02.9"N 103°41'58.2"E
Hours:
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Written by Tony Boey on 6 Apr 2015 | Reviewed and updated on 9 Nov 2022
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wow.. must go!!
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DeleteTmpat ni hari2 wajib pergi sebb roti dia garing giler...tp hari2 full tmpatt duduk xde
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DeleteIf u late around 8.30am .. u will not allow to 'tapau' the roti larhh. Having the roti there bcoz too many order from nearest people around here. But honestly this is the best roti canai in this town.
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