Basilico Italian Restaurant in Johor Bahru Mount Austin

I was invited to visit Basilico Restaurant at Mount Austin (near the Austin Height Water Theme Park) in JB which specialises in Italian staples like pizza and pasta. I like this young, small restaurant as everything is made from scratch from fresh ingredients, so the food we tasted was delicious.

Warong Zarahman Nasi Biryani in Masai Johor

We had an early lunch today at Warung Zarahman in Taman Rinting, Masai, JB for their weekly nasi biryani which is available only on Fridays.

Sentosa Curry Rice - Johor Bahru People's Favourite 大豐咖喱饭

Sentosa Curry Rice 大豐咖喱饭 has been around for a long time. I remember eating here when the kids were toddlers over two decades ago. This scene is repeated everyday for the past decades.

大豐咖喱饭, 大家熟悉的新山老牌子。大約40到50種不同的菜餚。有蔬菜，魚，肉和蛋。其著名的項目是他們的咖哩和辣椒叁峇。拿回家或者在路邊吃, 也很享受 。

Famous JB 101 Firewokz at WCEGA Tower, Singapore 新山101小厨

Famous JB 101 Firewokz 新山101小厨 | 21 Bukit Batok Crescent, WCEGA Tower, #02-01 (open air food court) Singapore 658065 ☎ 69097716 🕙 11am - 3pm | 5pm - 11pm

As the name "Famous JB 101 Firewokz" suggests, they've basically transplanted a zhi char stall from Johor Bahru and set it up in the middle of an office complex in Bukit Batok, Singapore. And, perhaps because my blog is heng heng 兴兴 (luckily) called Johor Kaki, they invited me to a media tasting 😂

Sungai Lembing Panorama Hill Sunrise 林明山

The Panorama Hill 林明山 sunrise is one of the main attractions of Sungai Lembing town. (The other is the famed Rainbow Waterfall 彩虹瀑布.)

The Wild Restaurant at Westway Building Singapore JK1665

We had lunch today at a new startup, The Wild - a young restaurant by two budding entrepreneurs.

Sungai Lembing Noodles & San Sui Tofu 林明面.山水豆腐

San sui tofu and Sungai Lembing noodles 林明面.山水豆腐  - the two iconic dishes of rustic Sungai Lembing town in Pahang, Malaysia. (Yeah... I took this picture with the food on a kitchen sink because I couldn't find a table at the overcrowded hawker centre :-D )

Touch your Rainbow at Sungai Lembing's Rainbow Waterfall • Appears Around 10am

Want to touch a rainbow? Curious to know whether there is really a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? (By the way, there is.) Well, you can find the answers at the Rainbow Waterfall of Sungai Lembing in Pahang state, Malaysia.

What to do in Sungai Lembing & Itinerary

I am joining Adventure Village's tour to Sungai Lembing in Pahang state, Malaysia. I am planning the food stops and slotting them into Adventure Village's itinerary 😁

As I have not been to Sungai Lembing before, the plan is based on web resources and advice from friends and Johor Kaki readers. Thank you 🙏 to friends who responded to my calls for help. When I return, I will re-blog about my Sungai Lembing trip with actual personal experiences on the ground.

Traditional Hand Made Fish Ball Noodle in Johor Bahru JB @ 老黄自制番薯鱼圆面 JK1660

Stumbled upon a nice, simple hand made fish ball noodle stall at Jalan Kilang Nenas this morning.

新山八里半刚开不久的老黄自制番薯鱼圆面, 我吃了觉得好吃. 老板用新鲜番薯鱼做的鱼丸, 弹牙香甜. 大骨跟鱼骨熬的汤也很好喝. 朋友们不妨试试. 可能您也会喜欢. Lee 黄梨场附近.

Honest Trusted Durian Seller in JB Johor Bahru

Update 7 Jun 2019. When I wrote a blog post in 2013 about how not to be sold a fake mao shan wang, I said I would follow up with a list of honest durian sellers.

Chicken Up Johor Bahru Holiday Villa JB JK1558

Visited Chicken Up Johor Bahru, the hugely popular Korean themed food joint from Singapore (where it has 7 outlets). The first Chicken Up outlet in JB was very well received, where it saw long queues since it opened a couple of months ago. 

JB Beggar Chicken @ Jalan Impian Emas 22 • Ban Heong Seng Bungalow is History 万香城

✍️ 7 Aug 2024. There was a time when foodie trips to JB was deemed to "lack something" if it didn't include a meal at Ban Heong Seng's beggar chicken at their old bangalow house along Jalan Skudai.

I actually have six separate articles about Ban Heong Seng in my blog over the years 😂😅

Sang Har Mee @ CF Fish Head Noodle in Johor Bahru near KSL 创发生蝦鱼头米 JK1556

Tried out the sang har mee 生蝦麵 at the newly opened CF Fish Head Restoran 创发生蝦鱼头米 near KSL Mall in Taman Century. We love it 😋

Michelin Star Meal for USD1.50? A French Revolution in Singapore 😆

It's been three days since the announcement on 21 Jul 2016 but I am still over the moon about Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodles 香港油雞飯麵 winning a Michelin Star in the inaugural Singapore Michelin Guide 2016.

I have a quirk of rooting for underdogs.

This is such an inspiring story in so many ways.

Famous Beef Noodles in Tangkak Johor 东甲牛腩面

Made a detour off the North South Expressway to Tangkak town for another taste of the famous Kuang Fei beef noodles 东甲牛腩面. Kuang Fei has branches in KL, Malacca and Kluang. This restaurant in Tangkak is the founding shop.

Ten Reasons to Cheer the Two Michelin Star Singapore Hawkers

Last night, culinary history was made in Singapore.

Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle 香港油雞飯麵 at Chinatown Food Complex and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle 吊桥头大华猪肉粿条面 at Crawford Lane were both awarded One Michelin Star in the inaugural Singapore Michelin Guide 2016.

545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles · 1960s Singapore Style Prawn Mee 黄埔虾面

Finally had a chance to taste 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles at Tekka Market today right after my medical appointment. So happy to manage to catch the last few bowls before the stall closes at 2:00pm 😃

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The Catch Restaurant - Seafood in Johor Bahru 手抓吧 JK1550

The Louisiana seafood boil food fad has arrived in Johor Bahru with the newly opened The Catch Restaurant 手抓吧 in Taman Sentosa. Since The Catch opened on 14 Jul 2016, it has been full house every night.

Review of Ikan Bakar Tampin Grilled Fish in Taman Abad Johor Bahru 淡边铁板烧鱼 ☏ +6016 743 1286

Tampin Ikan Bakar 淡边铁板烧鱼 | 94, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad (Century), Johor Bahru ⏰ 5pm to 12:30am (Tues & Weds off) ☏ +6016 743 1286

Ikan Bakar Tampin is an old name in traditional spicy grilled fish and seafood or ikan bakar in Johor Bahru.

Best Roti Prata Canai Places in JB Johor Bahru

Singaporeans love their roti prata (known as roti canai in Malaysia). That's why many were up in arms when roti prata was missing from the Bib Gourmand Awards from the inaugural 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore.

Across the Causeway, roti canai is a big thing in JB too - the Indian staple is at every street corner warung, restoran and 24-hour Mamak shop. One of the most popular is at Restoran Selera Selatan.

Johor Jaya Rosmerah 2/13 的印度煎饼好松脆, 又不油腻。沾了甜辣带香的咖喱和 sambal 更加好吃。可说是新山最受欢迎的印度煎饼之一。朋友们不妨试试。

What to Eat in Kota Tinggi · Best Bak Kut Teh in Johor & South of Klang

Which is the best bak kut teh in Johor? Everyone have their own favourites like Kiang Kee, Sze Hwa, Shoon Huat, Ah Soon, Ah B, Bak Cheng etc.

Best Zi Char Places in JB Johor Bahru - Pelangi City

Back at Pelangi City, one of my favourite zi char stalls in Johor Bahru after nearly two years. I am glad that everything is still as great at this busy little stall 😃

在彩虹的彩虹城煮炒小档口 (Jalan Biru 三楼海鲜对面), 锅气十足。他们的菜都很不错的。我最喜欢的是他们的菜圃鱼。可以试试。

Pachem Thai Food · Authentic Taste of Thailand in JB Johor Jaya

It's been more than two years since we last visited Pachem Thai in Johor Jaya but it has always been at the top of my mind for good authentic Thai food in Johor Bahru.

Mak's Simple Little Bowl of Wantan Noodles at Centrepoint Orchard Road

I was running an errand at Orchard Road this morning and had an hour to spare, so I popped by Mak's Noodles for a snack bowl of their signature wanton noodle.

Nostalgic Armenian Street Char Kway Teow @ 303 Anchorvale Link Sengkang • True to Tradition

When I heard that the old Armenian Street char kway teow stall is now in Sengkang, I made my way there at the first opportunity. (This was back in 2016. They are still here in 2023.)

Laowai 老外 Serves the Best Pan Fried Bao Shengjianbao in Wuhan, China 小路易生煎馆

This is the inspiring story of He Aojie (Jacques Olivier Ramponi) from Switzerland - his amazing journey from Switzerland to Wuhan, China to study Traditional Chinese Medicine to now the owner of his famous pan fried bao 生煎包 shop 小路易生煎馆 in Wuhan, China.

Best Shanghai Street Food - Sheng Jian Bao - Pan Fried Dumplings 生煎包

Shēngjiānbāo 生煎包 though less globally famous than their dainty, prettier sister the xiaolongbao 小笼包, is probably more popular with Shanghainese judging by how ubiquitous it is on the streets of the bustling city. (Locals call it 生煎馒头)

Roujiamo Must Try Shanghai Street Food - Chinese Street Burger 肉夹馍

This Chinese street sandwich found in Shanghai and all over China is often touted as the "Chinese hamburger". It's a little misleading 😝 These 肉夹馍 or "meat sandwiches" are sold in the streets of China since the Tang Dynasty's 大唐开元年间 period (713 - 741 AD) predating the American hamburger by almost two millennium.

Parents-in-Law Biscuit. Famous Shanghai Street Food - My Favourite Street Bread 公婆饼

Despite breakneck speed redevelopment that has paved over many old food streets with glittering glass towers, Shanghai is still a street food haven. I love the street breads of Shanghai and my favourite is 公婆饼 or literally "parents-in-laws bread".

The other Shanghai Food Craze Lobster 🦞 Xiaolongxia Crayfish in Xiaolongbao City

When in Shanghai, it is hard to miss the restaurants, shops and stalls selling xialongxia 小龍蝦 "baby lobsters" or crayfish or yabbies or crawfish. They are everywhere, at every corner you turn especially during the peak crayfish season from May to Sep, coinciding with Shanghai's sizzling, oppressively humid summers.