Hidden Gem Lei Cha Rice @ Restoran HNY Happiness in Desa Cermerlang, Ulu Tiram, JB ⭐⭐⭐⭐

When I just want a simple meal or ran out of ideas on where to eat, I often settle for lei cha fun 擂茶饭 (thunder tea rice). Lei cha fun is a healthy choice that doesn't compromise on taste at all.

Pang & Tan Yong Chun in Ulu Tiram. The Most Loaded Mee Hoon Kueh in Johor 永春面粉粿

We were in Ulu Tiram (went there for durians) when we stumbled upon Pang & Tan Yong Chun Mee Hoon Kueh stall. They have the usual soup and dry mee hoon kueh, but we opted for the more fancy laksa and ginger gourd soup versions.

Hock Chew Red Wine Mee Suah in Johor Bahru

Came back to this back street Hock Chew food restaurant in this ulu 鳥不生蛋的地方 place in JB where even "birds won't come to lay eggs" for their red rice wine mee suah. (Relax, this place is just 15 minutes from JUSCO / IKEA Tebrau and Waze takes you to the doorstep.)

Foochow Hock Chew Food in JB. Restoran Soon Chai in Ulu Tiram 顺顺来美食中心

When I saw Jeff Tan's Facebook post on the Foochow mee sua 福州面线 from Restoran Soon Chai 顺顺来美食中心 in Ulu Tiram, I quickly went to check it out. After visiting the restaurant, I am excited to tell my Hock Chew friends and friends from Sitiawan about the excellent house made Foochow noodles here.

Synthetic Pesticide Free Jin Feng Durian 金凤 from AnA Fruit Trading

Mao Shan Wang or Musang King is no doubt the king of durians in many people's hearts but Jin Feng 金凤, a very different durian, is often spoken of in the same breath and is even in the same price bracket. Jin Feng 金凤 fans swear by their durian like football fans' fierce loyalty to their favourite clubs.

Mei Chiew / Mei Qiu D199 Bola 828 Durian from Yong Peng Johor 柔佛永平美樹 / 美球榴莲

Mei Chiew / Mei Qiu 美樹 / 美球榴莲 (D199 Bola 828) from Yong Peng, Johor is one of the oldest durian cultivars yet it is still relatively unknown. If you Google search Mei Chiew / Mei Qiu D199 Bola 828 美樹 / 美球榴莲 now, you will find very few search results (I mean less than half a dozen).

Where to Buy Durian in JB Johor Bahru? AnA Fruit Trading @ Atarah Hair Studio in Ulu Tiram

Thanks to Yvonne's recommendation, now I know where to go to get my durian fix in Johor Bahru - at AnA Fruit Trading at Atarah Hair Studio in Ulu Tiram.

Restoran PW Puteri Wangsa Ulu Tiram Johor Bahru 肉筋丸果条汤

So this is not the type of meal that will knock your socks off nor spur you to immediately want to post on social media to tell all your friends what a great food hunter you are 😄 But, it is the type that grows on you because of its simplicity and homely feel. No frills Restoran PW 肉筋丸果条汤 in Taman Puteri Wangsa in Johor Bahru has a strong loyal following for its pork ball noodles.

Siamese Thai Cuisine · JB People's Favourite Thai Restaurants 暹鄉.料理

✍ 15 Sep 2023. Siamese Thai Cuisine is a favourite among Johor foodies. I visited them 5 years ago and they are still holding their own, still enjoy a strong loyal following among locals. This is its current address in Johor Jaya.

Restaurant name: Siamese Thai Cuisine

Address: 33, Jalan Dedap 4, Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Tel: +6017 777 1611

Hours: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (Tues off)

Ah Mah Bak Kut Teh at Sun Coffee in Ulu Tiram Johor JB

I've heard about Ah Mah's bak kut teh at Sun Coffee in Ulu Tiram for a while but this morning was the first time I managed to get to taste it 😄 You see, Ah Mah only cooks one (yes, 1 only) pot of bak kut teh on Sunday and it usually sells out before 10am 😂

东升的阿妈肉骨茶. 猪肉新鲜. 汤的香跟猪肉搭配的刚刚好. 阿妈亲手煮了20年. 老字号咖啡店充满人情味. 在新山, 要来吃吃哦. Jalan Tembusu, Ulu Tiram.  只有星期天早上才有. 大概10点钟卖完. 喜欢吃阿妈的肉骨茶的朋友要早哦.

全記得 Braised Duck @ Happiness (formerly Shang Hai) Kopitiam. Desa Cemerlang Johor JB ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you my makan kaki Ong for showing me 全記得 at Shang Hai coffee shop in Desa Cemerlang, JB - the little stall serves one the best braised duck that I've tasted in JB and Singapore so far.

新山好好吃的卤鸭. 卤汁的味道不会太重. 鲜甜的鸭和有微微药材味的卤汁搭配的刚刚好. 全記得的卤鸭可说是非吃不可. 地址 - Restoran Shang Hai 上海美食中心, Jalan Johar 4, Desa Cemerlang. 早上9点到下午1点.

En Ji Wanton Noodle House Puteri Wangsa Ulu Tiram 恩记面家

En Ji Noodle House is a well loved old school noodle shop serving Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram residents for over 16 years. The Wong family running En Ji makes everything in house, from egg noodles to char siew and chili sauce all from scratch.

KL Pork Noodle Mee at Hoa Kee Taman Gaya Johor Bahru 好记 ⭐⭐⭐✱✱

Makan (eating) buddy Jeff keeps reminding me to pay a visit to the KL pork noodle stall at Hoa Kee 好记 kopitiam in Taman Gaya. It's the favourite of a few foodie friends too.

Do You Remember Tiram Laksa - the 1970s After Party Supper Haunt in Ulu Tiram?

JK reader Jasmine suggested that I should try the old laksa stall at Ulu Tiram directly opposite the Chinese school SKJ (C) Tiram. Thanks to Jasmine's suggestion, I have the story of another heritage hawker in JK blog.

地南叻沙。另一 家柔佛叻沙的老字号。年轻一代已经掌管了五十年老摊位。 味道是传统的古早味。有椰子的香味，而不是太辣。智南华小对面。

Ulu Tiram Old Upstairs Wei Sheng Yuan Coffee Shop 衛生園茶餐室 ☏ +6016 745 7851

衛生園茶餐室 | 78A, Jalan Hang Tuah, Taman Sri Tiram, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor ☏ +6016 745 7851 ⏰ 7:30am - 2pm (Sun & Mon off)

Here is an old school Hainanese kopitiam which is well known to Ulu Tiram folks but still hidden under the radar from most people outside. I am fortunate that my Johor kakis John and Foo shared 衛生園茶餐室 kopitiam with me 😄

CLOSED Qiu Bo Curry House Fish Head Pork Ribs Johor Ulu Tiram 秋波咖喱之家

CLOSED (Owners retired). Back at Qiu Bo Curry House in Ulu Tiram for lunch today - this is one of JB locals' top choice for curry fish head and pork ribs. It's one of my favourites too.

Pure Bean Coffee in Johor Bahru, Taman Gaya

Cafe hopping with coffee kaki Corrine and we hopped to Pure Bean Coffee in Taman Gaya, Ulu Tiram.

The layout and decor inside Pure Bean Coffee was simple, straightforward and familiar. Pure Bean is the sister cafe of Baristas Coffee in Kulai. Both cafes are different in concept, one in the country (Kulai) and the other in the city (JB), but the resemblance between the siblings was unmistakable. 

The interior at Pure Coffee is understated, without the flamboyance and flair associated with trendy hipster cafes sprouting up everywhere nowadays.



The moment I stepped into Pure Bean for the first time, I felt I've been here before.

Sometimes, neat and simple is what we need and prefer.

The familiar food could be part of it.



Right at the entrance was this tray of quintessentially English crumbly buttery scones made by owner Mr Foo, who is also a pastry chef. (Scones are also available at Baristas Cafe in Kulai.)

The buttery scones reminded Corrine of her New Zealand uni days...



Belgian waffle with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberry topping. The waffle is the stiffer, slightly chewy kind, not the airy almost fluffy type.

A very pretty and nice sweet dessert.



My cuppa cappuccino.

Made with Johor grown Liberica and Robusta, the brew's body was heavy and taste was robust with a bittersweet aftertaste. (No sugar added - I only add sugar to instant coffee and Nanyang kopitiam coffee.)



I like this cold brew of Columbian Arabica blended with Robusta. The cold brew was fermented for 3 days, giving it a subtle alcoholic and herbal undertone. The Arabica gave the coffee a caramel sweetness and chocolaty bittersweetness with citrusy notes. The Robusta gave the blend a caffeine kick which I like.



Pure Bean does a brisk business of hot and cold take away coffees.



My ice coffee made with Columbian and Kenyan AA Arabica blend. Bittersweet flavour with citrusy pamelo aftertaste.



Pure Bean is a cosy place to cool your heels and chat with friends over nice pastries and good coffee. Wifi and handphone charging points available.

Thank you Mr Foo for your invite.



Restaurant name: Pure Bean Coffee
Address: 94, Jalan Gaya 1, Taman Gaya 2, Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/jjKsk
GPS: 1.564649,103.801735
Hours: Mon - Fri : 12pm - 11pm | ​​Sat - Sun  : 10am - 11pm
No pork, no lard, no Halal cert

Date visited: 17 Jul 2014

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Sun Kopitiam in Ulu Tiram, Johor 东升

Most locals in Ulu Tiram (north of Johor Bahru) are familiar with Sun Kopitiam 东升 which has been here for over 30 years.



The local townsfolk like to gather here to catch up over breakfast as they have always done, all these years.



For people driving from Singapore or Johor Bahru to Desaru, Mersing, or Kuantan, Sun Kopitiam is a convenient breakfast stop. I was last here with the Militia Riders Motorcycle Club during our food trail to Kluang.

The present owner, Mr Foo is the third generation. Mr Foo's aunt runs Sunshine kopitiam in nearby Taman Puteri Wangsa selling the same signatures.



Sun Kopitiam's signature nasi lemak.

Very simple - just rice cooked with coconut milk, slices of cucumber and a few fried peanuts, a fried egg and a dollop of sambal. Regulars have been enjoying this for years.



This sambal chili stood out in the otherwise quite ordinary nasi lemak. The sambal was a good blend of sweet, savoury and mildly spicy with a pronounced anchovy flavour.



Sun kopitiam's butter and homemade kaya toast. Well executed.



Sun kopitiam's signature sambal toast.



It was simply a sandwich of toasted white bread with fried egg and sambal chili spread.

Sun kopitiam enjoys a huge following for this sambal toast.



I love runny soft boiled eggs for breakfast :D



Sun coffee shop's half boiled eggs were perfectly done.



Bitter local coffee given body, aroma and sweetness by large dollops of milky sweetener. 



Coffee served here is the "Television brand" old school Nanyang blend of Robusta beans roasted with corn, sugar, margarine and other add ons.



The Sun kopitiam signboard is partially hidden by the large clump of leafy bamboo on the left.

For people driving from Singapore or Johor Bahru heading north to Mersing, Desaru or Kuantan, Sun Kopitiam is a convenient and pleasant breakfast stop.

东升 coffee shop founder Mr Foo's wife cooks just one small pot of bak kut teh on Sunday and it is usually sold out by 10am. If you like to try home cooked Ah Mah BKT with your coffee, come early on Sunday. It tastes nice and the experience is special 👈 click

Restaurant name: Sun Coffee Kopitiam 东升
Address: Jalan Tembusu, Ulu Tiram, Johor
GPS: 1°36'02.1"N 103°49'08.5"E | 1.600596, 103.819021
Hours: 7:30am to 12:00 noon (Closed on Monday)

Non Halal




Date visited: 17 Jun 2014

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Nasi Padang at Tiram Klasik Corner in Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram

This morning we were exploring Ulu Tiram, looking for good food. We stumbled upon Tiram Klasik Corner at the junction of Jalan Cempedak and Jalan Duku (near the bus terminal).

I took a quick look at the nasi padang dishes on display and the wide range of freshly cooked dishes convinced me to give Tiram Klasik Corner a try.

This turn out to be one of the best nasi padang places that I have tried so far in Johor.



The owner of Tiram Klasik Corner, Tok Esa is the village headman of the area. Tok Esa's wife who hails from Padang, leads the kitchen and does most of the cooking personally.



Follow me on a quick survey of the dishes at Tiram Klasik Corner. It has one of the widest range of dishes at the nasi padang shops that I have seen, so far.

This is just a sampling of the dishes available.



Beef rendang, the signature of nasi padang.



I am one of those people who are guilty of judging nasi padang stalls by their beef rendang.

Doesn't this look amazing?



Beef tendons cooked in curry.



Huge curry fish heads.



Ikan pari (slabs of stingray) soaking in fiery looking asam pedas.



The fried catfish was very well prepared. Crispy outside while the white flesh was moist, sweet and soft. The hot chili added further kick to the tasty fish.



I was very happy to see this large bowl of freshly cooked siput. Siput is one of my favourite dishes :D



This sambal chili was simply awesome. Sweetness fused with layers of spiciness from the onions, tomatoes and different types of pulpy ground chili blended together.

I can have a happy meal eating this alone with plain white rice.

No joke.



Great achar.

Fresh crunchy sweet, spicy and tangy chopped vegetables tossed in vinegar and sugar.



The custom here in Johor is for the customer to help themselves with the parade of food laid out in trays, large bowls and pots. A staff will go around the tables to total up the bill.



Round one, simple white rice with my favourites fried catfish, egg plant and bitter gourd all cooked with lots of fiery pound chili.

I liked everything on this plate. Loved the fried catfish so much that I ate another one right after finishing this.



Round two, my favourite beef rendang, achar, tempe and banana shoot with rice.



The aroma from the spice perfumed beef was truly alluring but the meat was the chewy kind - like a softer form of beef jerky.



Siput is one of my favourite traditional Malay dishes. I must have it whenever it is available.

Here at Tiram Klasik Corner, the siput was very fresh and very well cleaned. There wasn't the slightest trace of sand or grit.

We really enjoyed ourselves at Tiram Klasik Corner. The food was excellent - fresh and well prepared, the service was friendly and prices were very reasonable.

I also like it that the food at Tiram Klasik Corner was tasty but not overly greasy or salty.

The best time to be here for nasi padang is just before noon with the food freshly prepared :D



Definitely a Must Try for nasi padang lovers.

Restaurant name: Tiram Klasik Corner
Address: 105, Jalan Cempedak, Taman Tiram Baru, Ulu Tiram (just beside the Ulu Tiram bus terminal)
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/vMM7o
GPS: 1.598062,103.822198
Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm (nasi padang from noon to 2:00pm)
Halal

Dates visited: 16 Jun 2014

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