Continuing my ayam gepuk journey, this time at Ayam Gepuk Story at Taman Molek. It's located right across Jalan Masai Baru from Johor Jaya Police Station.
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Showing posts with label Taman Molek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Taman Molek. Show all posts
Ah Meng Kue Teow Molek 亚明棵條 ☏ +6012 701 1217
I was in Taman Molek running an errand when I stumbled upon a familiar brand, Ah Meng Kue Teow 亚明棵條. Ah Meng is a household name in the world of Teochew kway teow in Johor Bahru.
The original / parent shop is in Taman Melody while here in Molek is a branch outlet.
Review of Kopilicious Molek Sentosa Johor Bahru
Kopilicious is one of the several popular traditional Nanyang coffee joints in modern cafe settings in JB now.
Restaurant name: Kopilicious Molek
Address: 18, Jalan Molek 2/2, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru
Tel: +6011 1141 6718
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Moons Cafe Taman Molek • Big Menu, Full Flavours, Huge Servings, Nice Coffee, Good Prices • No Pork, No Lard
I joined the Tan family and friends at one of their favourite restaurants, the Molek outlet of Moons Cafe.
Restaurant name: Moons Cafe Molek 满满
Address: 20, Jalan Molek 2/2, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Wo Jia in Taman Molek JB. Common Way of Eating Wanton Mee in Johor that may Surprise Hong Kongers 我家
For quite some time already, while running errands in Taman Molek, I would pass by Wo Jia 我家 wanton mee. Every time, I was attracted by the comforting smell of dried anchovies churning in the large pot of steamy soup. I always made a mental note to come back after my errands but never did; always rushing off to get the next thing done. This morning, I finally tried Wo Jia wanton mee, and enjoyed it.
Magical Cocktails @ DCAFF Bar in My Liberica in Taman Molek Johor Bahru
Corrine, my coffee kaki jio (Singaporean & Malaysian way of saying invite) me for drinks at DCAFF Bar in Taman Molek in JB.
Hailam Cafe - a Hainanese Coffee Shop in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
I must have walked past Hailam Cafe in Taman Molek literally hundreds of times as I come here regularly for banking errands. But, I have never stepped in before.
Hop Sing Restaurant of Ponderosa Golf & Country Club in Johor Bahru 金閣樓
I've been to Hop Sing three (maybe more) times through the years and gradually grew to like it as a nice quiet place for good homely meals. Hop Sing is a simple little Cantonese restaurant tucked away in Ponderosa Golf and Country Club in Johor Bahru (near Taman Molek).
Niniq Javanese Cuisine in Taman Molek Johor Bahru
Visited Niniq Javanese Cuisine in Taman Molek, JB this morning. I enjoyed the wide range of Javanese dishes and learnt a lot about Javanese food from Niniq co-owner Jennifer.
Sentosa Mee Hoon Kueh in Taman Molek JB 大豐麵粉粿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Checked in for late lunch at 大豐麵粉粿 Kedai Makanan Mee Hoon Kueh in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. 大豐麵粉粿 started in 1986 as a push cart stall in Taman Sentosa. Thirty two years on, it is still one of the top mee hoon kueh shops in JB. I like 大豐麵粉粿's mee hoon kueh because it is staidly old school Hokkien.
AlleyLab Coffee Roastery Cafe. Craft Coffee Geek Haven in Johor Bahru JB
Updated 14 Aug 2019. AlleyLab Coffee Roastery at Citrine Hub in Sunway Iskander Nusajaya is where coffee lovers and coffee geeks in the know go for their cuppa Arabica in Johor Bahru.
Wen Hua Cantonese Restaurant. Molek. Johor Bahru. 文华楼
Wen Hua is a banquet type Chinese restaurant in busy Taman Molek, JB. Well known for it's signature fruit eating wild patin fish, Wen Hua is popular for banquets and special gatherings. Recently, thanks to buddy Suan, we found out that Wen Hua is also good for simple meals for lunch or dinner. Even two can go and have a modest yet delicious meal at Wen Hua.
One Two Eat Cafe in JB Johor Bahru Molek
In Malaysia, there are simple eateries that serve many kinds of local Malaysian favourites as well as "fusion" dishes all under one roof. There are many familiar local brands like PappaRich, Secret Recipe, Tea Garden, Moonlight etc. One Two Eat Cafe is a Johor Bahru homegrown brand with five outlets in JB.
Molek Prawn Noodle in Johor Bahru JB 百合蝦麵 ⭐⭐⭐✱✱
Went to Taman Molek today to visit Molek Prawn Noodle shop after reading about it online. We started with one bowl of basic classic prawn noodle soup with small pork intestines add-on.
Good Family (Ho Ho) Steamboat Johor Bahru JB Molek 好一家海鲜火锅餐厅
At Good Family Steamboat, it's simple, no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense, just good, top quality, wholesome fresh food for the whole family in a clean, informal, comfortable environment. (Formerly Ho Ho Steamboat 好好火锅.)
Nyonya Fish Head Restoran Bai Her Taman Molek Johor 百合小菜馆
I am a big curry fish head fan and my lunch today is at Restoran Bai Her 百合小菜馆 in Taman Molek for their signature Nyonya Fish Head :-D
Coffee Loft Cafe in Johor Bahru, Taman Molek - Where Coffee Meets Art
I have been happily cafe hopping, trying out the trendy cafes that sprout up all around Johor Bahru :D
Coffee Loft in Taman Molek opened about 6 months ago and had already created a buzz among the cafe going crowd in Jay Bee.
Inside Coffee Loft, the decor looked simple yet it felt sophisticated and trendy while feeling homely and inviting. I came here twice and both times I lingered long after the coffees were sipped and drank :P
It felt good here.
I like the bright, open, airy and spacious feel of the space. There is a kind of raw, unpretentious honestly and confidence in this place.
Large paintings with bold, colourful motifs brightened up the whitewashed walls. The paintings created an interesting contrast with the raw finishing of the walls and floors, attracting attention to themselves. The contrasts accentuated the beauty of the paintings.
Don't laugh. I like this painting the most. I felt attracted and attached to the friendly bear :P And those eyes, there is something about those "goondu" eyes (looking lost....).
More bears.
These colourful bears are used as paper weights to hold the receipts down at the table and to indicate to the staff which tables have been served.
My first aromatic cuppa at Coffee Loft that brought me back again.
A nicely drawn flora latte art on creamy deep brown crema.
The coffee is a blend of Brazilian Arabica for a nutty taste, Guatemalan for chocolaty flavour and sweetness, with Sumatran for that familiar bittersweet robustness and rounded body.
I enjoyed this blend a lot.
My friend Mandy's pretty Baby Cino. She said it was mainly sweet tasting with a slight coffee, chocolaty flavour.
I concurred with a little sip, though this is not my type of coffee :P
Came with Jo-Hann, a coffee enthusiast, for my second visit. Jo-Hann loves his Flat White. I had a Caffee Latte. Jo-Hann said this coffee was as good as any he had in Perth, Australia where he is studying now.
Jo-Hann and I shared this Tiramisu. Both of us liked this. The dessert was kept chilled and dusted with chocolate powder before serving. The rich creamy layers had the texture and taste of ice ceam. The spongy layers were moist yet slightly fluffy, while the lady fingers were saturated with coffee liquor.
After our coffees, Jo-Hann and I hung around awhile (lepak in local terms) at the cafe.
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Managed to catch friendly Barista Rex in action :D
We met Shawn, a partner at Coffee Loft. Shawn launched Coffee Loft soon after returning from university in Manchester (UK).
Shawn said the idea behind Coffee Loft was to bring art to all, so that everyone who have a coffee in Coffee Loft can enjoy art works at the same time.
Hence, Coffee Loft's tag line: Where Coffee meets Art.
The pieces now adorning the walls at Coffee Loft are by international award winning Johorean artist Hoe Say Yong from Yong Peng, Johor.
Shawn pointed out this award winning painting by Hoe Say Yong at the main entrance to Coffee Loft. It depicts turquoise hued sea water and fish.
Water, in all it's infinite forms, is a major theme in Hoe Say Yong's work. Hoe Say Yong said “The reflection on the water gives the image a new perspective, thus driving your imagination to come up with the rest”.
Hoe Say Yong's life long inspiration is his father who hand painted cinema bill boards and posters for a living. Yes, back in those days, billboards were hand painted with cat 漆 (paint) by painters perched high on bamboo scaffolding. When I was a boy, I used to spend hours watching painters at work and ogled at those paintings at cinemas.
We couldn't afford cinema tickets at the time.
The cinema bill boards gave us a glimpse of what the movie was about, thus driving our imagination to come up with the rest.
Thanks to Coffee Loft, I am introduced to the fascinating work of Hoe Say Yong and I shall be back to be exposed to other artists, along with enjoying a nice cuppa cappuccino.
Restaurant name: Coffee Loft Cafe
Address: No.29, Jalan Molek 1/12, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Jeh1r
GPS: 1.528334,103.789150
Hours: Mon - Thu: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Fri - Sun: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
No pork, no lard, no Halal cert
Date visited: 24 Jul 2014
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Brew Orchestra Specialty Coffee Bar in Johor Bahru 交响乐厅氛围咖啡馆
I went to Brew Orchestra in Taman Molek for my occassional coffee meet with coffee kaki Corrine, food writer and admin of Coffee-mate 咖啡伴侣 Facebook group.
Corrine had earlier written about Brew Orchestra and wanted me to see it.
Brew Orchestra is the brainchild and 5 month old baby of Issac, the owner.
Isaac has a finance degree from Melbourne University but couldn't resist the call of his passion for coffee. Isaac opened his own specialty coffee shop, after a few years as a tax consultant.
Isaac is a Licensed Q Grader professional cupper, a coveted qualification in the world of specialty coffee of which there are only about 1000 in the world. In Malaysia, you can count the Q Graders with the fingers on one hand - actually, only 4 at the moment, including Isaac.
Barista Onyu hails from Seoul, Korea.
Unique to Brew Orchestra and in Johor, the coffee blends at Brew Orchestra are often sourced from Seoul, which has a highly developed and sophisticated coffee scene.
The unique decor inside the coffee shop is inspired by grand concert halls as the name Brew Orchestra suggests. It's a nice, warm ambiance to get us into the correct mood to enjoy fine coffee.
Coffee is brewed at the open concept bar at the inside end of the shop.
I asked for my usual Flat White but Isaac suggested that I try Magic - a popular brew from Melbourne. Magic is actually a double ristretto Cappuccino.
Brewed from the house blend "Purple Lollipops", comprising Ethiopia Konga (natural) and Brazil Nossa Senhora De Fatima (natural).
I liked it.
It has good round body, nice aroma and a pleasant sweet taste, without any bitterness or acidity, even without sugar. (By the way, Brew Orchestra does not serve sugar with their coffees.)
I'll be lying if I claim that I could detect the berries and flowers in the cupping notes. I haven't attained that level of finesse in coffee appreciation yet, but I am working hard on it :D
Corrine had a paper dripped black coffee with Ethiopia Bokasso (washed). She enjoyed it.
For food to go with my coffee, I ordered this panini made with toasted ciabatta stuffed with sauteed mushrooms. This light healthful meal went very well with my Magic.
Corrine had this waffle topped with walnuts, bananas and a scoop of chocolate ice cream, drizzled with melted chocolate.
The waffles are freshly made at the shop when there is an order.
Corrine graciously took the tab for this coffee session. The pricing is comparable to equivalent specialty coffee places in Johor Bahru.
Restaurant name: Brew Orchestra 交响乐厅氛围咖啡馆
Address: 19 Jalan Molek 1/5C, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/X2uiZ
GPS: 1.530187,103.787967
Hours: Mon - Fri: 11:00am to 11:30pm | Sat - Sun: 10:00am to 11:30pm
Non Halal
Date visited: 30 Apr 2014
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