- Angelica Roast Duck @ Restoran Ya Wang
- Teochew Kway Teow @ Restoran Sekee 司機 Ah Hua Kway Teow 亞華粿條
- Grilled Chicken Chop @ IT Roo Cafe
- Kyudon Salmon Roll @ Kyudon
- Brownie @Sunday Morning Coffee Shop
- Braised Chicken With Rice @ Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih – Jalan Trus
- Burger @ Woodfire Jotic
- Banana cakes @ Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory 協裕麵包西菓廠
- Beef noodles @ Triple K Cafe 牛肉面家
- Laksa @ Roast & Coffee – Retro Garden 1968’s
- Earl Grey Black Chocolate Dome Cake @ Bev C’afe
- Nyonya Mee Siam @ NYONYA DYNASTY
1. Angelica Roast Duck @ Restoran Ya Wang
If you are a local, you’ve probably heard of the famous Ya Wang Restaurant known for their traditional herb roasted duck restaurant in Johor Bahru. They offer a comfortable dining experience with simple round tables and plastic chairs in an air-conditioned space.
You can spot the restaurant by the large roast duck displayed right in front. What really stands out is their traditional charcoal grilled herb roasted duck! You can choose from three delicious flavours, Angelica Duck, Ginseng Duck, and Ten Herbs Duck. Plus, the tender and moist meat of the Angelica Duck is definitely a must try! they are often praised by locals as “The best Angelica Duck in Johor Bahru”. In addition, Angelica Roast Duck and Ginseng Roast Duck are also two dishes that are sure to win the hearts of all diners!
There are also a variety of dishes on the menu such as chicken, charcoal, fish head curry, tofu, and more. Their herb-flavoured roast duck has a similar taste to Dian Xiao Er restaurant in Singapore at a bargain!
Additional Information:
Address: 44, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 08:00 am – 06:00 pm (Mon to Sun) & Closed on Wednesdays
Contact Number: +60 7-224 8624
2. Teochew Kway Teow @ Restoran Sekee 司機 Ah Hua Kway Teow 亞華粿條
Attention all Kway Teow lovers! Ah Hua Teochew Kway Teow is one of the oldest Kway Teow restaurants in Restoran Sekee. This is the nearest restaurant, just a few steps from JB checkpoint. Many visitors from Singapore come here just to enjoy a bowl of Teochew Kway Teow!
What makes this place special is that the owner always uses charcoal to cook soup according to his family’s secret recipe. Additionally, a bowl of Ah Hua Kway Teow is filled with ingredients such as liver kidney, lean pork, abalone slices, oysters and more. Additionally, you can add oysters or fish maw to your kway teow. Alternatively, you can choose the dry version of kuey teow. They have a large following of loyal customers, which says a lot about the quality of their food. Additionally, Ah Hua Kway Teow has good food near City Square JB. It’s just a stone’s throw away from Restoran Hua Mui and the famous Hiap Joo bakery.
Additional Information:
Address: 49C, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 08:30 am – 02:00 pm (Mon to Sun) & Closed on Fridays and Saturdays
3. Grilled Chicken Chop @ IT Roo Cafe
Don’t forget to visit this IT Roo cafe at Jalan Dhoby Bandar Johor Bahru 80000 Johor Bahru. IT Roo Cafe won the “Best Chicken Chop in Malaysia” award by The Star newspaper in 2003. Furthermore, IT Roo Cafe is also loved by both locals and tourists!
In addition, they also offer two types of chicken chops, grilled and fried. Most notable is IT Roo Cafe’s thick and succulent chicken thighs, grilled to perfection. Which are topped with black pepper or mushroom sauce. Some people prefer fried chicken cutlets that come with a rich, delicious sauce.
When you cut into the chicken, you will see the perfectly cooked chicken meat which blends immaculately with the the chili sauce. In addition to Western dishes, they also offer a variety of dishes such as fried rice, Chinese dishes, noodles, soups and sandwiches. After the meal, you can choose desserts from the menu.
Additional Information:
Address: 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 11:00 am – 08:30 pm (Mon to Sun)
Contact Number: +60 7-222 7780
Website: IT Roo Cafe
4. Kyudon Salmon Roll @ Kyudon
Kyudon is one of your options to enjoy a meal! Kyudon Restaurant features wood and lime details. Additionally, red curtains hanging from the ceiling create the impression of being in a traditional Kyoto teahouse.
Kyudon also offers an overnight Omakase dining experience. You can sit at the beautifully appointed kitchen counter and enjoy the secret menu curated by the chef. Kyudon also specializes in Kyudon Salmon Rice Roll, which has salmon with Mentaiko fish roe. It’s definitely worth a try if you’re near City Square Mall JB!
Moreover, you can ask the chef to prepare Kyudon salmon rolls to your liking. Kyudon offers an Omakase experience that strays away from traditional Japanese cuisine and changes dishes weekly. Additionally, you should try their signature dishes like the special salmon salad, Japanese pumpkin curry rice, and seafood ramen! Additionally, all ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality.
Additional Information:
Address: 13, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 12:30 pm – 08:30 pm (Mon to Sun)
Contact Number: +60 12-578 8547
Website: Kyudon
5. Brownie @Sunday Morning Coffee Shop
Another hidden gem near City Square Mall JB! Sunday Morning Cafe is tucked away on Jalan Trus, near old shops and restaurants. In addition, Sunday morning coffee shops are also popular with young people.
In addition, the cafe also serves homebrewed coffee, homemade meals and Japanese-influenced desserts. The restaurant specializes in Japanese curry, so you must try Japanese curry rice when you come here. Plus, their curry rice comes in generous serving, guaranteed to make you feel full.
For dessert, they have brownies topped with vanilla ice cream. Plus, the rich chocolate combined with vanilla ice cream will make this meal totally worth it! Besides brownies, they have other desserts on the menu!
Additional Information:
Address: 124, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm (Mon to Sun) & Closed on Wednesdays
Contact Number: +60 14-914 8198
Website: Sunday Morning Coffee Shop
6. Braised Chicken With Rice @ Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih – Jalan Trus
Ah Ma Teo Chew Kuih offers Teochew pastries and Northern Malaysian cuisine near City Square Mall JB. They have 2 other stores operating in the Eco Botanic and Mount Austin areas. They have two floors, so you don’t have to worry about not finding a spot.
In addition, it also has a unique box design. With wooden tables and chairs, classic design windows and a mix of classic light blue and beige. This creates a comfortable and pleasant dining atmosphere.
They also serve traditional dishes such as chicken curry with tumeric rice, chai kuih, Bubur Cha Cha dessert and many more. The best-selling dish here is Char Kuey Teow, which includes large fresh shrimp and blood cockles in generous portions. You should try it!
In addition, braised chicken rice is also a must-try dish! The chicken thighs were extremely tender, and the soup was completely absorbed. Additionally, you can easily scrape the meat with a spoon. There are also braised eggs, mushrooms, braised chicken thighs, rice and dried tofu.
In addition, they also display a variety of Teo Chew Kuih at a stall in front of the restaurant. Their signature Teo Chew Kuihs are all handmade. Additionally, they also offer over 20 other types of kuih for you to choose from. In addition, classic dishes passed down from four generations include “Mang Kwang Kuih”, red bean cake and peanut cake.
Additional Information:
Address: 13, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 07:30 am – 05:00 pm (Tue to Sun) & Closed on Mondays
Contact Number: +60 17-767 2199
Website: Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih – Jalan Trus
7. Burger @ Woodfire Jotic
Discover a restaurant where the burgers are bigger than your face! Woodfire Jastic is a burger restaurant run by a Malaysian owner. They have several branches in Johor Bahru region and Air Molek is one of them. Additionally, Woodfire Jostic specializes in a variety of burgers with rich toppings, making them very popular with locals.
Woodfire Jotic offers burgers such as stuffed cheeseburgers, gourmet burgers, double patties, smoked burgers, brisket burgers and lamb rack burgers. sheep. Lamb racks are one of their signature dishes and their price is calculated by weight. It is full-bodied and extremely soft. Don’t forget to try the beef brisket as well.
They provide plastic gloves to make eating and drinking easier for customers. Woodfire Jotic does not offer combo sets, all burgers are served a la carte. Don’t forget to wash your food down with their famous Milkshakes. It is just a 6-minute drive from the City Square.
Additional Information:
Address: 2, Jalan Air Molek, Bandar Johor Bahru, Jalan Air Molek, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Mon to Thu)
Business Hours (Weekend): 03:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Fri), 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Sat to Sun)
Contact Number: +60 11-3999 1508
Website: Woodfire Jotic
8. Banana cakes @ Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory 協裕麵包西菓廠
When you visit Johor Bahru, don’t miss this traditional bakery! Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory is a century-old bakery known to locals and tourists in Johor. Additionally, it was established in 1919 and serves traditional banana cakes on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.
In addition, they still use the old-fashioned firewood to bake cakes and breads. This is why cakes and breads have a distinct charcoal aroma. There are often long lines, so if you plan to try their banana bread, you should arrive early. There 10 pieces of banana cake slices per box.
Plus, their banana bread is moist and rich in banana flavour. It’s the perfect choice to pair with tea! Their pastries and breads are baked fresh without any preservatives. Thus, cakes and banana bread should be eaten within two days.
Additional Information:
Address: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 07:30 am – 04:30 pm (Mon to Sat) & Closed on Sundays
Contact Number: +60 7-223 1703
Website: Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory 協裕麵包西菓廠
9. Beef noodles @ Triple K Cafe 牛肉面家
Triple K cafe beef noodles are their specialty and it’s popular amongst tourists. The owner has been carefully preparing the beef broth for more than a decade. Simmering it with beef bones for 7-8 hours overnight to bring out all the flavours.
The rising steam emits a gentle aroma, each spoonful of light brown broth is pure essence. Also, if eaten with slices of beef or tender beef offal, it is truly a satisfying experience!
In addition, the most frequently ordered dishes by customers include sliced beef in the vin jaune plate and beef balls. In addition, pork siew mai is also one of the must-try dishes. Besides beef noodles, they also offer other options like lamb and pork to suit different tastes. Triple K Cafe is a must-visit for beef lovers near City Square Mall!
Additional Information:
Address: 48, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 08:30 am – 04:00 pm (Wed to Sun) & Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Contact Number: +60 12-787 1811
Website: Triple K Cafe 牛肉面家
10. Laksa @ Roast & Coffee – Retro Garden 1968’s
Roast & Coffee (R&C) restaurant has a charming classic exterior and heritage-style interior. He bought two adjacent stores and had a second floor available, which provides plenty of space for customers to dine. In addition, you can easily recognize this restaurant by its classic blue-white exterior and a large tree in front.
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Roast & Coffee (R&C) is a famous restaurant serving traditional coffee and local dishes. Additionally, they also serve popular Malaysian dishes such as Zui Kueh, nasi lemak, mee siam, mee rebus, etc. Additionally, they serve a special coffee called Hor Kar Sai from Taiping, which has coconut milk. It’s great to order a signature breakfast set!
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In addition, French toast served with delicious honey and butter has won the hearts of many people. Laksa is a popular dish loved by tourists. It’s filled with fish cakes and tofu puffs. Additionally, you can also request fresh cockles to be added to your laska!
Additional Information:
Address: 62&63, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 07:00 am – 05:00 pm (Mon to Sun)
Contact Number: +60 11-1895 6100
Website: Roast & Coffee – Retro Garden 1968’s
11. Earl Grey Black Chocolate Dome Cake @ Bev C’afe
Calling all hipsters! Bev C Café offers a nostalgic atmosphere with its classic wooden country design. It is a unique combination of fashion and coffee.
The ground floor is a shopping area for clothing brand Bev C, while the upper floor is a cafe. The loft-style space has a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and the scent of coffee awaits you. With wooden-walled tables and windows filled with natural light, this is the best place to enjoy your afternoon tea!
They offer a variety of light meals, coffee drinks, homemade cakes and pastries, breakfasts, vegetable salads, squid ink pasta, and more. Each dish delicately encapsulates the philosophy: “We serve what we like to eat”.
Their Dark Chocolate Dome Cake is on sale over the weekends. Lavender sprinkled on top adds a delicious flavour to the cake. The combination of Earl Gray and chocolate is in perfect harmony. For those who appreciate the taste of Earl Grey, you will definitely fall in love with this cake!
Additional Information:
Address: 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm (Mon to Sun) & Closed on Wednesdays
Contact Number: +60 18-277 4557
Website: Bev C’afe
12. Nyonya Mee Siam @ NYONYA DYNASTY
Craving Nyonya food near City Square Mall JB? Nyonya Dynasty is the best choice for you to have a delicious meal! Nyonya Dynasty is a restaurant keeping Nyonya dishes alive. In addition, the restaurant also has a balcony on the 2nd floor allowing diners to enjoy food and the city views.
Nyonya Dynasty has simple decoration with red brick walls, wooden floors and individually designed dishes on the walls. Additionally, they also offer a variety of Nyonya dishes such as chicken curry rice, grilled fish, laksa, fried chicken cutlets, and more. In addition, the menu also includes children’s meals. Thie mee siam includes eggs, lime, fried chicken and sambal. Their signature mee siam and well-marinated fried chicken are to die for!
For dessert lovers, don’t forget to try cendol. It’s worth mentioning that Nyonya Dynasty Restaurant also offers a free Nyonya costume experience for all customers! Adults and children can try out Nyonya costumes.
Additional Information:
Address: 29, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 09:30 am – 05:30 pm (Mon to Fri), 09:00 am – 05:30 pm (Sat to Sun) & Closed on Tuesdays
Contact Number: +60 7-362 0679
Website: NYONYA DYNASTY