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S'Mart Pandan - Popular Wet Market in Johor Bahru JB

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One of the questions I often ask hawkers is "where do you get your fresh supplies"? Fresh quality fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish is key to delicious food. Their reply often surprised me ๐Ÿ˜‹

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I was surprised when many hawkers told me that they get their supplies from Supplier S'Mart (or Pasar Pembakal) at S'Mart Pandan off Jalan Pandan beside McDonalds Tebrau (i.e. near to and along the same road as Tesco Tebrau and Jusco Tebrau).

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So, we went to S'Mart to check it out ourselves. Then, we found out why S'Mart is so popular, and not only with hawkers.

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S'Mart is also very popular with local families because they can get everything, all in one place ๐Ÿ˜Š


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I saw many fully loaded trolley carts ๐Ÿ˜€


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We can handpick our fish, fruits and vegetables. Buying only the freshest.

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S'Mart stalls are run by suppliers and goods are sold direct to customers. So, goods are fresh and very competitively priced.

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So, after decades of shopping around in Johor Bahru, S'Mart is our first choice now for fresh food supplies.

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I've already mentioned that the goods are fresh and competitively priced. I also appreciate it that S'Mart is bright and clean. 

Even the fish and seafood section is kept dry. I saw that S'Mart put in a lot of effort in making sure that the floor is not wet or slippery. I am grateful that this greatly reduces any chance of slipping and falling on wet floors. This "wet" market is not wet ๐Ÿ˜€

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As the goods at S'Mart are fresh, there is none of that usual wet market odour that put some folks off. No. Here, what I smell is the fragrance of fresh fruit and aromatic vegetables like waxy green pandan leaves ๐Ÿ˜€

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The range of goods are comprehensive at S'Mart, so I can get everything I need, all at one place under one roof.


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I like to wander around S'Mart because there are many interesting fruits, vegetables and fish, not commonly found in Singapore or other JB markets. The friendly fishmongers told me that this fish (I forgot the name) makes excellent asam pedas ๐Ÿ˜‹

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Banana blossom - not so common in Singapore wet markets these days.

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Parking at S'Mart is plentiful, orderly and free of charge.

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Midas S'Mart Platinum card members even have their own designated sheltered parking area ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Midas S'Mart also takes customer care to an uncommon level. Every year, Midas S'Mart honour their most loyal customers with a Top Spender awards ceremony.


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Top spenders are treated to a sumptuous and scrumptious buffet spread at the Top Spender awards ceremony.



Top Spenders and their families were entertained by a live band while enjoying lunch.

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Top Spenders were presented with trophies, cash, cash vouchers and other premium gifts ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Midas S'Mart is having anniversary celebrations till 30 Nov 2016. They have many special offers including Crazy Hour Sales where you can buy a whole fresh chicken and other goodies for just RM1.

I know lah, inform you only so late - but, better late than never lor ๐Ÿ˜‚ There is still time to score some big bargains. So, don't say bo jio ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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๐Ÿ‘‰ If you are doing marketing in Johor Bahru, check out S'Mart Pandan. There is a wide variety of fresh goods at competitive prices direct from suppliers' stalls. The location is convenient and the environment is clean and comfortable.

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S'Mart Pandan
Address: Off Jalan Pandan, Johor Bahru (beside McDonald Tebrau)
GPS1°32'06.4"N 103°47'00.9"E | 1.535111, 103.783586
Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (best time for fresh fish is around noon onwards)

Dates visited: Numerous times in the past 2 years

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12 comments:

  1. "I could never comprehend why my mother visited 3 different markets to stock up on produce....until I began to cook on my own. Compromising on ingredients just diminishes the end product. You can't remedy inferior raw materials...." Comment by Lawrence Tay on Facebook.

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  2. Yo Tony, would appreciate if you can blog about the wet market and open air market (open on Sat mornings only)at Larkin bus terminal and Stadium respectively one of these days. Thanks
    Joe

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  3. Hi there, thanks for sharing. I was wondering where do I go to get fresh ingredients. I will try visit this place soon! -thumbs up-

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  4. Well they be open on 31 Jan the fourth day of CNY?

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  5. Hi, do you happen to know if they sell rooster testicles there?

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  6. how do you get to S'mart pandan by bus from JB sentral terminal ?

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    1. Let me go find out. (Meanwhile, any reader who knows is welcome to share. Thank you ;-D )

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  7. Do there have any durian buffet during this coming August?

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  8. Is this wet market still open 2023

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