Jom Makan! (Let’s Eat!) is an affectionate greeting you’ll hear in almost every eatery and restaurant in Johor Bahru. Once you have tasted Johor's delicacies, you will love the city more. Explore Johor's best with friends and family as good food is meant to be shared! This handy guide highlights all the best places to eat. Jom makan!
Go where the heady aroma of good food leads you! And it’ll lead you to dining destinations that serve
authentic and culturally rich cuisine with diverse flavours originating from multi-cultural traditions. Savour the delights
of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Javanese, Arabic and
ethnic heritage wherever you roam in Johor Bahru.
learnto be local!
Another favourite is “tapau” (takeaway in Cantonese) or “bungkus” (wrap it in Malay) for ordering takeout from restaurants.
Finally, look around and you’ll notice that local Malays eat with their first two fingers, not their entire right hand. Why is it specifically the right hand? Muslim Malays traditionally use their left hands in the restrooms. Enough said. As a result, Muslim Malays never eat or touch someone with their left hand. Be local, eat local. Jom!
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Mix with the locals and you’llsoon learn our quirky food slangs!
less sweet whenordering drinks
kurangmanis
it’s delicious
sedap weh!
Or a simple "WOW"
will be music to the
ears of the chef
pedas spicy
masam sour
pahit
bitter
Food for thought notesyour top 5 must-go restaurants
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makanmana ek? where to eat?
jom makan diBest way to get there:
Anjung Selera Hutan BandarJalan Tasek Utara, 80100Johor Bahru, Johor
Lontong Kering ▪ Roti Canai ▪ Nasi Lemak
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Warong Saga5, Jalan Mahmoodiah, KampungMahmoodiah, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@warungsaga86012-782 9427
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Mi Sup Sambal Belacan ▪ Mi Siam Kuah▪ Tauhu Goreng ▪ Laksa Johor
Asam Pedas Desa Rahmat27A, Jalan Pembangunan, Taman DesaRahmat, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Asam Pedas Taman Desa Rahmat012-762 4813
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Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Nasi Campur Ala Kampung▪ Spiced Fried Chicken ▪ Grilled Fish
B5 Johor Street MarketTaman Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@B5JohorStreetMarket07-244 1271
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Martabak ▪ Kacang Pool ▪ Nasi Lemak Special▪ Smoked Beef
Onn Kitchen29A, Jalan Tarom, Kampung Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@onnkitchen019-799 9588
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Varieties of Roti Canai ▪ Laksa Johor▪ Malay-style Chicken Chop ▪ Lontong
Chakra Restaurant1, Jalan Yusof Taha, Kampung Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@ChakraRestaurantJB011-3730 0857
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North & South Indian cuisine ▪ Palak Paneer▪ Mutton Rogan Josh ▪ Chai Latte
ZZ Sup Tulang20, Jalan Petri 5/1, Kampung Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
011-1056 7209
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Sup Tulang ▪ Mi Rebus Tulang Gearbox▪ Laksa Johor
Warisan Tarom CaféKompleks Yayasan Warisan, Jalan SungaiChat, Seri Gelam, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@warisantaromcafe011-2174 7372
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Lontong ▪ Mi Siam Kuah ▪ Soto▪ Traditional Kuih
Selera Johor, @ Plaza Larkin2, Jalan Garuda, Taman Dato Onn Jaffar,80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
Restoran Selera Johor017-738 7942
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Roti Canai ▪ Soto Ayam ▪ Nasi Ayam Penyet▪ Martabak Cheese
Cupchai Café & Resto23 Jalan Padi Emas 1/4, Uda BusinessCentre, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200Johor Bahru, Johor
@cupchai.co07-244 6165
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Steamed Rice with Chicken Curry ▪ Kacang Pool▪ Spiced Rice with Lamb ▪ Desserts
Murtabak Majid Special Cheese38, Lot 5581, Jalan Kurniawan,Kampung Kurnia, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
012-756 3245
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Special Martabak CheeseMurtabak Majid Special Cheese No.1
7 SpiceG-01, Block 5, Jalan Bertingkat Skudai,Danga Bay, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@7spicedangabay07-235 6969
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Fish Head Curry ▪ Garlic Cheese Prawns▪ Beriani Lamb or Chicken ▪ 7 Spice Chicken
Ong Shun Seafood Restaurant67, Jalan Abdul Samad, Kampung Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Ong Shun Seafood Restaurant07-223 8953
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Spicy Chili Crabs ▪ Mongolian Chicken▪ Butter Prawns ▪ Green Apple & Kedondong Juice
Asam Pedas Jadi Bahru (Botak)142, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri,80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
07-224 9225
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Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Fried Fish ▪ Sauteed Clams▪ Otak-otak
Botak Asam Pedas, JB
Tapah Corner171, Jalan Stulang Bahru, 81100Johor Bahru, Johor
@tapahcornerjb017-716 1032
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Lontong Kuah ▪ Nasi Rawon ▪ Mi Siam Kuah
Modern Fishing Restaurant (NasiGoreng Seafood Daun Pisang Stulang)K1-101 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut,80300 Johor Bahru
012-782 5523
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Fresh Seafood ▪ Ikan Bakar▪ Seafood Fried Rice
Modern Fishing Point
Tok Ayah Bakery36, Jalan Padi Emas 2, Bandar Baru Uda,81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@tok.ayahbakery07- 235 2299
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Roti Naik (plain & assorted flavours)Fresh Baked Bread & Buns
Nasi Lemak Lobster JB88 Jalan Setia Tropika 1/7, Taman SetiaTropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Nasi Lemak Lobster JB012-769 6716
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Nasi Lemak with Seafood – Lobster,Mud Crab, Squid King, Salmon Grill
Zainal’s Place89, Jalan Keris, Taman Sri Tebrau,80050 Johor Bahru, Johor
@Zainalsplace07-334 1326
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Mi Rebus ▪ Nasi Padang ▪ Sup Tulang▪ Nasi Campur
Ume Floral & Café22G, Riverside Nong Chik, Jln Kolam Air 2,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@umefloral012-700 7830
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Signature Pasta ▪ Burgers▪ Desserts, cakes & pastries
Bumbu Asli Kolam Ayer36-L Jalan Kolam Ayer, 80100Johor Bahru Johor
@bumbuasli012-710 2692
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Nasi Dagang ▪ Nasi Kerabu▪ Laksa Johor ▪ Kelantanese cuisine
The Ice-Cream Project31, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@tipdonttilt07-207 2021
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Freshly made, liquid nitrogen-style ice cream
Al Mizan Satay House2, Jalan Padi Emas 1/7, Uda BusinessCentre 81200 Johor Bahru Johor
@almizansatayhousebbu019-700 0471
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Satay ▪ Beef Kuey Tiaw ▪ Ice Cream Desserts
Bubur Sentosa28, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa,80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
@FamilyBNINO1017-716 9699
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Porridge with salted vegetables, sambal,salted egg & otak-otak
Banafee Village9022, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir,Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
@banafeevillage07-333 3377
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Malay, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Arab, Western &Fusion Cuisine
Amphawa Boat Noodle32, Jalan Ibrahim/ Tan Hiok Nee,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@AmphawaBoatNoodle018-242 2920
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Thai Boat Noodles ▪ Pad Thai with Prawn▪ Thai Yellow Curry Seafood Rice
The Replacement – Lodge & Kitchen33, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@thereplacementlandk012-547 7885
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Unagi Bowl ▪ Breakfast Platter ▪ Churros▪ Gourmet Coffee
Chaiwalla & Co. Container Café36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar JohorBahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@chaiwalla.co012-735 3572
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Artisanal Teas ▪ Milkshakes▪ Pastries & Cakes
Café JDTJalan Datuk, Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@officialjdtcafe017-740 5212
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Beef Pepperoni with Cheese Pizza▪ Western & Asian Cuisine ▪ Latte
Zaituna Restaurant27 Jalan Glasiar, Taman Tasek80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@zaitunajb013-735 6645
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Arabic cuisine ▪ Lamb Mandy ▪ Chicken Kebab
Medan Selera Jalan Masjid (Opposite Masjid Kampung Melayu)Jalan Masjid, Kampung MelayuMajidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
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Martabak ▪ ABC ▪ Mi Bandung
Medan Selera Pasar Kampung Melayu MajideePasar Kampung Melayu Majidee, Jalan Masjid, Kampung Melayu Majidee,81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
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Mi Rebus ▪ Laksa Johor ▪ ABC ▪ Cendol
Medan Selera Stulang LautJalan Sultan Ibrahim, Taman Stulang Laut,80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
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Grilled Fish ▪ BBQ Seafood ▪ ABC▪ Seafood Fried Rice
Medan Selera SenibongKampung Senibong, 81750 Masai,Johor Bahru, Johor
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Grilled Fish ▪ Nasi Lemak ▪ Fresh Seafood▪ Local Desserts
Kedai Roti Salahuddin26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Salahuddin Bakery, Jalan Dhoby012-766 8380
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Indian Curry Puffs ▪ Freshly Baked Bread▪ Sugee Cookies ▪ Bengali Puffs
Malay Village Restaurant9, Jalan Kolam Air 1, Taman Nong ChikHeights, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@malayvillagerestaurant07-221 1221
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Laksa Johor ▪ Asam Pedas Fish▪ Kerabu Mangga
Mat Corner Nasi Ambeng22, Jalan Padi Mahsuri 13, Bandar Baru Uda,81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
019-724 4798
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Nasi AmbengMat Corner Nasi Ambang
Kam Long Curry Fish Head74, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, BandarJohor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@KamLongAhZaiRestaurant016-752 8382
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Fish Head Curry
LC Catering340, Jalan Balau 1, Taman Melodies,80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
@LCcateringJB07-335 7355
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Ayam Penyet ▪ Nasi Serai ▪ Tomyam▪ Nasi Pattaya
Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, BandarJohor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@hiapjoobakery07-223 1703
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Banana Cake ▪ Home-made Bread
Me’nate Steak Hub JB (Johor Bahru)113 & 115, Jalan Glasiar,Taman Tasek, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@menatejohorbahru07-244 6767
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Angus Premium Striploin Steak ▪ Wagyu Steak▪ Lamb Shabu-shabu ▪ Pasta
Kacang Pool HajiNo. 12, Jalan Dato Jaafar, Taman Dato Onn,80350 Larkin
@restorankacangpoolhaji013-737 7997
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Kacang Pool ▪ Nasi Ambeng ▪ Lontong Kering
Larkin Bakar Putu Piring46, Jalan Langkasuka, Larkin Jaya,80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
@PutuPiringKuihMuihJohor 014-614 4607
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Putu Piring
IT Roo Café17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
IT Roo Cafe07-222 7780
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Signature Chicken Chop ▪ Lamb Chop▪ Salmon Steak ▪ Fried Rice
Pondok M.S Beryani54, Jalan Padi Emas 2, Bandar Baru Uda,81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Beryani Briyani Baryani012-291 9274
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Lamb, Chicken or Mutton Beryani
Sedap CornerNo. 11, Jalan Abdul Samad, KampungBahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@sedapcorner.jb07-224 6566
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Traditional Kuih-muih ▪ Laksa Johor▪ Mi Siam ▪ Roti Jala ▪ Mihun Soto
Tan Kee Ice Kacang @ Menara TJB9, Jalan Syed Mohamed Mufti, BandarJohor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@Tan-Kee-Ice-Kacang-Joo-Yee
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Ice Kacang
Mee Rebus House8, Jalan Balau, Taman Kebun Teh,80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Mee Rebus House013-799 9111
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Mi Rebus with sides of chicken, beef orprawns ▪ Nasi Lemak
Nasi Ayam Kee Chup24A, Jalan Dato Dalam, Bandar JohorBahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Nasi Ayam Kee Chup019-669 2133
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Nasi Ayam
Restoran Ashoka Authentic CurrySetia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@ashoka.curryhouse.7012-731 7925
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Banana Leaf Meals ▪ Naan & Tandoori▪ South Indian Cuisine
Restoran Mak Teh8, Jalan Kolam Air 1, Kampung Nong Chik,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Restoran Mak Teh019-736 8663
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Nasi Kerabu ▪ Roti Canai ▪ Mi Siam Kuah▪ Laksa Johor ▪ Nasi Campur
Restoran Anisofea Asam Pedas Johor AsliG07 Block, 4, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3,Taman Austin Boulevard, 81100Johor Bahru, Johor
@AsampedasAnisofea012-7173477
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Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Fried Chicken
Restoran Carabao16, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad,80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
@CarabaoThaiRestaurant07-335 9333
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Tomyam Seafood ▪ Fried Black Pepper Crab▪ Mango Salad ▪ Thai Cuisine
Restoran Hua Mui131, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@RestoranHuaMui07-224 7364
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Hainanese Chicken Chop ▪ Butter-kaya toast▪ Home-brewed coffee & tea
Flowers In The Window9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Flowers in the Window07-222 7489
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Fish & Chips ▪ Pasta Platters▪ Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs
Yong Tau Foo Kampung Melayu49A, Jalan Merdeka, Kampung MelayuMajidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Md Aris Yong Tauhu012-722 4755
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Yong Tauhu ▪ Fried noodles with cockles
BBQ Lamb JB - Smokehouse & Grill87, Jalan Songkit 7, off, Jalan Songkit 11,Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
@bbqlambjb018-773 8794
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Lamb Shank ▪ Smoked Duck ▪ Beef Short Ribs▪ Western Cuisine
Botok Botok Ibunda2, Jalan Orkid Utama, Taman Orkid,81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
@Botokbotokibunda07-232 6877
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Botok-botok
Endau’s Kitchen13 C, 10, Jalan Petri, Kampung Bahru,80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
@Endauskitchen018-778 4641
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Laksa Johor ▪ Nasi Lemak ▪ Lontong ▪ Soto
Faculty of Caffeine106, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@facultyofcaffeine012-547 7886
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Pancakes ▪ Coffees
Medan Selera Tepian TebrauJalan Mohd Amin, 80100Johor Bahru, Johor
Satay ▪ Grilled Seafood ▪ Asam Pedas Fish▪ Iced & Hot Desserts
013-753 7117
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Mee Rebus Haji Wahid @ Plaza AngsanaL1.2 Plaza Angsana, Pusat Bandar Tampoi,81200, Johor Bahru, Johor
Mee Rebus Haji Wahid07-235 0443
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Mi Rebus Special
Kapten Steamboat & GrillLot 8-01, Jalan Tun Abd Razak, Susur 6,Taman Suria Muafakat, 80200Johor Bahru, Johor
@Kaptensteamgrill019-771 0765
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Steamboat & grill buffet
Sweet Banana Pisang GorengJalan Stulang Laut, 80300 Johor Bahru,Johor
@stulangwalkjb011-2165 5325
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Pisang Goreng ▪ Lekor Ikan ▪ Kuih-muih
Restoran Pondok Santapan Larkin8, Jalan Puyuh, Larkin Jaya, Larkin,80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
012-745 0560
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Nasi Ambeng ▪ Roti Jala ▪ Roti Arab▪ Lempeng Kelapa ▪ Kuih-muih
Restoran Reaz Corner23, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru,80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
@restoranreazcorner013-744 0089
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Rice with Spicy Chicken Curry▪ Roti with Dhall Curry ▪ Curry Puffs
Restoran Selasih, Persada Johor International Convention CentreJalan Abdullah Ibrahim, Bandar JohorBahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
07-219 9999
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Laksa Johor ▪ Mi Bandung ▪ Lontong▪ Nasi Lemak
Restaurant Selasih Persada Johor
Restoran Warisan Wak Radol32 & 34, Jalan Siantan 1, Taman Kemas,81200, Johor Bahru, Johor
019-782 2200
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Satay ▪ Indonesian Fried Rice▪ Mi Rebus Tulang Gearbox ▪ Yong Tauhu
Restoran Warisan Wak Radol Taman Kemas
a joint effort byjohor bahru city council (mbjb),tourism johor & think city
a guide tolocal delights
a joint effort byjohor bahru city council (mbjb),tourism johor & think city
a guide tolocal delights
jom makan di
Coconut flakes
is an essential
ingredient in many
traditional kuihBegedil Kentan
g,
fried potato
patties
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Served with sweet spicy
sauce made of peanuts
Daun Kesum,(Vietnamese coriander)a lemony, spicy and
tangy herb
It is believed that Sultan Abu Bakar a.k.a. Founder of Modern
Johor, the first Malay ruler to visit Europe in 1866, instructed his royal chefs to use spaghetti instead of traditional rice noodles in his Laksa Johor.
Mihun SotoOtak-otak
Laksa JohorKacang Pool
Thick gravy madeof red beans, baked beans
and broad beans
Mi Bandung
Satay
Mi Bandung Muar, or simply Mi Bandung, is a traditional Southeast Asian cuisine which
originated in Muar, Johor
LontongAsam Pedas
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1. KUIH LOPES2. KUIH LAPIS3. BINGKA UBI4. SERI MUKA5. KOLE KACANG6. ONDE-ONDE7. PULUT PANGGANG
Mi R
ebus
Martabak
The gravy is made from sweet potatoes, curry powder, water,
salted soybeans, dried shrimps, and peanuts
Roti Jala
Lesung batu, a mortar made of stone and was often used to pound
ingredients for cooking
