Tapu Tart · Creative Flavours Traditional Shell📍Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Johor Bahru 塔铺 陈旭年文化街

Stumbled upon 塔铺 Tapu Tart at the side wall beside popular Dona Bakeshop and famous Hiap Joo Bakery (the banana cake lah) along Jalan Tan Hiok Nee in old downtown Johor Bahru.

Nasi Ayam Kee Chup Near Persada Johor • Malay Fried Soy Sauce Chicken Rice

Stumbled upon this very popular fried kicap (soy sauce) chicken rice place within 10 minutes walking distance from CIQ.

Kopiloco Fuzhou Style Prawn Noodle Fridays ● Ultra Umami Bomb 💣

One of the most memorable dishes from my trips to Miri, Sarawak is Fuzhou or Hock Chew prawn noodle which I cannot find in Singapore or Peninsula Malaysia. I was pretty much resigned to the fate that I have to travel to Sarawak if I want to taste this dish again (not that I mind going to Sarawak again 😁 🕺 It's a most fascinating place).

But today, I found out that I can get it in Johor Bahru, right at our doorstep 😁

Restaurant name: Kopiloco by 1993

Address: 64 & 65, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru

Tel: +6017 764 6412

Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Nepalese Food in Johor Bahru ● Review of Restoran Sunset Meadow

Looking for new options for lunch in downtown JB, I noticed Restoran Sunset Meadow just across Jalan Wong Ah Fook from JBCC Johor Bahru City Centre.

Restaurant name: Restoran Sunset Meadow

Address:  Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000

Tel: +607 222 3176

Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm

Ah Ma Teochew Kuih @ Jalan Trus JB · Reviving the Flavours of Kuala Sangga 阿嬷潮州糕 · 老港的滋味

Buddy Evonne suggested we try Ah Ma Teochew Kuih 阿嬷潮州糕 at Jalan Trus in Johor Bahru's old downtown. We enjoyed the tasty dishes we tried, the nostalgic hip ambiance and the friendly service at the cafe.

Stall name: Ah Ma Teochew Kuih 阿嬷潮州糕

Address: No.13, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (15 minutes walk from JB CIQ)

Tel: +6017 767 2199

Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm (Mon off)

Nasi Padang Sukaramai near City Square Mall Johor Bahru

Nasi Padang Sukaramai inside Senteral coffee shop 中央餐室 just beside City Square mall have been around for decades, yet this family run stall have somehow evaded the social media radar. But, it is popular with downtown office workers who come here for their work day lunch.

Kedai Kopi Xuu Yau Wanton Mee @ 18 Jalan Sutera in Taman Sentosa, JB (formerly @ Jalan Tan Hiok Nee) 品苑云吞面

Kedai Kopi Xuu Yau 品苑云吞面 | 18 Jalan Sutera in Taman Sentosa, JB ⏰ 6:30am - 4pm. Photo courtesy of Kevin Bear

✍ 13 Oct 2024. Xuu Yau Wanton Mee has moved to 18 Jalan Sutera in Taman Sentosa since 10 Oct 2024. I will be updating this post with new pictures and updated review as soon as possible.

✍ 31 Aug 2018. Folks who come to JB's "Culture Street" regularly would have noticed Xuu Yau wanton mee shop just beside the famous "Red House" which had been whitewashed (alamak... ). I checked out the new wanton mee shop this morning, and would rank it among the best in Johor Bahru because of their springy QQ noodles.

Restoran Hua Mui • Intangible Cultural Heritage Muhibah Kopitiam in Johor Bahru ☎ +607 224 7364

Restoran Hua Mui 华美茶餐室 | 131 Jalan Trus 80000 Johor Bahru ☎ +607 224 7364 ⏰ Daily 8:30am to 5:30pm (closed during Public Holidays)

My very first post in Johor Kaki blog was about Restoran Hua Mui in old downtown in JB (posted on 20 Dec 2011). I am back at Hua Mui again after 7 years. I zeroed in on their authentic Hainanese chicken chop which was my most memorable thing at Hua Mui.

Food near JB Customs. Gogirou BBQ Meat Street in Zenith Mall 新山韩式烤肉街

Dinner this evening at Gogirou BBQ Meat Street, Johor Bahru's newest Korean BBQ hangout. JB already has many Korean BBQ places but Gogirou is one of the most accessible for visitors from Singapore as it is located in Zenith Mall which is right across Jalan Wong Ah Fook from JBCC and City Square mall. It's about 10 minutes walking distance after clearing JB immigration.

Ayam Penyet @ Santeral Coffee Shop Johor Bahru 中央餐室

This is a simple ayam penyet stall in Santeral coffee shop in the heart of old Johor Bahru, just beside City Square Mall. There could be more tasty ayam penyet in JB, but I like the experience here in this old, low profile kopitiam.

Lovely Cakes at Flowers in the Window📍Jalan Dhoby Johor JB ☎ +607 222 7489

After lunch in downtown JB today, my JB buddy suggested cakes at Flowers in the Window cafe. Oh my.... this pretty carrot cake was so delicious!

Kopi-O Kampung Chicken Eggs & Kaya Butter Bun @ Kin Hua in JB Johor

So nice to be back in JB after three months away overseas. First things first, a Nanyang style breakfast to get my bearings. Outside of Malaysia and Singapore, there is just no breakfast like these anywhere else in the world.

Dian Xiao Er Consultant in JB • Famous Herbal Roast Duck 鸭皇药材烧腊

Ya Wang was our second food stop for this morning's makan trail in JB's old downtown.

Walking Guide to Good Food & Cafes near Johor JB Customs

Update 23 Jul 2019. You can use this simple walking guide to explore the interesting food stalls, restaurants and cafes that are within walking distance from Johor Bahru immigration checkpoint.

CLOSED Invented in Johor Food - Hakka Lei Cha Spaghetti at Eh He Cafe

CLOSED. Johor have a history of innovative dishes due to it's crossroads location and openness to new ideas - witness the creation of fusion dishes like Laksa Johor and the Johor version of Kacang Pool. The spirit of culinary innovation is well and alive in Johor - Lei cha spaghetti at Eh He cafe carries on this Johor tradition of East West fusion.

Tony Tan Hails Singapore Italy Co-operation - Let's Celebrate with Singapore Chili Crab Spaghetti :-D JK1502

My favourite ways to eat spaghetti are the minimalist aglio e olio followed by self indulgent Singapore chili crab spaghetti :-D I am not sure where this brilliant Italian - Singapore fusion of two national dishes was invented but the best chili crab spaghetti that I've tasted in Johor Bahru is at EH HE Art Cafe at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.

JB EH HE Art Cafe Singapore Hokkien Mee Noodle CLOSED

Singapore style Hokkien mee is a delicious iconic dish that is very hard to find a good version outside of the sunny island. For whatever reason, Singapore Hokkien mee outside of the Lion City somehow just cannot make it. Imagine, finding a good SG Hokkien mee, and one that does not use pork and lard in JB. Now, that's exciting.

Restoran Sekee · Definitive Teochew Kway Teow Thng Soup in Johor Bahru

✍ Updated 23 May 2019. Ah Hua at Sekee coffee shop at Jalan Segget is an old name in JB's Teochew kway teow soup. I haven't been back for a few years as food hunting has taken me away in search of Johor's other hidden gems. Ah Hua kway teow hasn't changed a bit - the owners have kept it true to tradition.

Sang Heng Teochew Noodles at Permas Jaya • Formerly at OCBC Tan Hiok Nee 甡兴茶餐室

✍️ 5 Aug 2024. The legendary Sang Heng in the fourth generation now is today located in Permas Jaya.

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.