Dinner in the Sky Malaysia in Johor Puteri Harbour JK1492

Dinner in the Sky Malaysia is now in Johor for two months (from 20 May till 19 Jun 2016). Dinner in the Sky is a novel dining concept that has travelled the world since starting in Brussels, Belgium in 2006. After over 40 cities, including KL in 2015 and Penang earlier in 2016, Dinner in the Sky Malaysia is now in Johor Bahru.

CLOSED Kinya Japanese House 金屋 JP Perdana Johor Bahru

Johor Kaki was invited for lunch at Kinya Japanese House 金屋 at JP Perdana in Johor Bahru.

Oasis the Italian Restaurant at Thistle Johor Bahru

We were invited for dinner at the poolside Italian themed Oasis restaurant at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru.

Zhen Wei Seafood Johor Bahru Setia Indah 珍味阁海鲜

In Johor Bahru, we can find little chef owned restaurants that serve premium dishes, expertly executed, provide comfortable environment and charge reasonable prices. These restaurants' main clientele are families and are located in residential areas. Zhen Wei 珍味阁海鲜 in Setia Indah is near to Jusco Tebrau shopping centre and Austin Heights Golf and Country Club.

Restaurant name: Restoran Zhen Wei 珍味阁海鲜

Address: 1, Jalan Setia 7/18, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru

Tel: 016 710 9085

Hours: 12:30pm - 9:30pm

Nasi Ambeng at Ponderosa Golf and Country Club Johor Bahru JB

Woohoo!! Found a good nasi ambang dulang style in Johor Bahru at the golf terrace at Ponderosa Golf and Country Club (near Taman Molek).

Tropical Garden Restaurant Kulai Johor 新嘉宾酒楼

One of the pleasures of a trip to Johor for Singapore visitors is the opportunity to enjoy quality old school food at comfortable banquet halls at Singapore kopitiam zhi char prices. More important, many of the delicious traditional banquet dishes are seldom found in Singapore nowadays.

Amphawa Boat Noodle JB Johor Bahru

Boat noodles are traditional and unique Thai "street food" when canals were the main streets around old Bangkok. The noodles are served in tiny two mouthful bowls as the street boat hawkers plied the canals. Customers stood by the banks, ate their noodles in a jiffy and handed the little bowls back to the boat hawker. Thai style boat noodles appeared in Malaysia and Singapore recently. Amphawa Boat Noodle pioneered the Thai tradition in Johor Bahru nearly 2 years ago.

Eight 8 at Lido Hill Johor Bahru JB Wines and Fine Dining JK1412

When I am asked to suggest a place in Johor Bahru for fine food and wine with a nice ambiance, Eight at Lido Hill or simply 8 Lido is always among the top of my mind.

Ehhe Art Cafe Jalan Tan Hiok Nee JB JK1395 中間旁邊

We were at Ehhe Art Cafe in Johor Bahru again, one of our favourite places to hang out in JB.

Indian Kitchen at 1 Medini Hub Johor Bahru JK1380

I was invited to visit Indian Kitchen, a spanking new Indian restaurant opened at 1 Medini Hub in Johor Bahru. I love visiting Indian restaurants as I find the spices, colours, flavours, aromas, dishes, techniques and myriad regional variations deliciously fascinating. Indian Kitchen features both North and South Indian cuisine.

Sugar on Top SOT in Taman Pelangi Johor Bahru JK1372

Derek invited us to visit his new restaurant Sugar on Top or SOT in Taman Pelangi. Derek was very excited about his new set up emphasizing innovative Asian fusion cuisine which he observed while studying and working in the UK. We were thrilled by his infectious enthusiasm and quickly made our way to SOT.

Break Tea 舞茶 Western Restaurant in Taman Molek Johor Bahru

Owner Chef Bengemen invited me to visit his Western food restaurant Break Tea 舞茶 at Taman Molek.

Curry Chicken at EhHe Art Cafe in Johor Bahru Jalan Tan Hiok Nee JK1364

One bite into this curry chicken at EhHe Art Cafe in JB, and memories of my first taste of curry chicken flooded my mind.

CLOSED Hainanese Chicken Rice at EhHe Art Cafe in JB Johor Bahru

CLOSED. Went to try EhHe Art Cafe's Hainese chicken rice set today.

Black Castle Bistro Bukit Indah Johor Bahru CLOSED

Chef Eddie invited me to visit Black Castle Bistro, his new restaurant in Bukit Indah (near the JUSCO mall).

Sprout Modern European Fine Dining in Johor Bahru JK1345

Last night, I was invited by Chef Mui to visit Sprout, his newly opened modern European fine dining restaurant in Johor Bahru. I've heard good things about Sprout from my JB friends and was looking forward to the visit.

CLOSED EHHE Art Cafe - Old Johor Bahru Tan Hiok Nee Cultural Street on Foot 中間旁邊陈旭年文化街

In a few days, Johor Kaki blog will be entering it's fifth year. Not surprisingly, the first Johor Kaki posts were about the eateries around the Jalan Tan Hiok Nee cultural district as these are interesting and nearest to Singapore. Though, Johor Kaki blog is basically the same, there are many changes. The same can be said of Johor Bahru's cultural district.

The Taste Restaurant Johor Bahru Sutera Skudai 新山的戏院餐厅 JK1329

Chef Stanley invited me to visit his newly opened restaurant named The Taste located walking distance from Sutera Mall (in Skudai, JB).

By Grace Sweet Treats Private Dining in Johor Bahru Taman Pelangi

Grace and Gio invited me to one of their private dining sessions at By Grace Sweet Treats Dessert Bar in Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru.

Fukuryu Ramen Dining Johor Bahru Taman Sutera JK1243 福龍日式拉麵

As a big fan of ramen, I am very happy that a new ramen shop Fukuryu Ramen Dining 福龍日式拉麵 recently opened in Sutera Utama in Johor Bahru (near Sutera Mall).