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1 7 ’s Kitchen 34 Medan Selera Laut 5 0 Restoran Pondok Santapan Larkin Best way to get there: 13 C, 10, Jalan Petri, Kampung Bahru, Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, Taman Stulang Laut, 8, Jalan Puyuh, Larkin Jaya, Larkin, jom makan di 80100 Bahru, Johor 80300 , Johor 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor 018-778 4641 @Endauskitchen Grilled Fish ▪ BBQ ▪ ABC 012-745 0560 1 ▪ Seafood Fried Al Mizan House Johor ▪ ▪ Roti ▪ Roti Arab 2, Jalan Padi Emas 1/7, Uda Business ▪ Lempeng Kelapa ▪ -muih Centre 81200 Johor Bahru Johor 3 5 Medan Selera Tepian 1 8 Faculty of Caffeine 019-700 0471 @almizansatayhousebbu Jalan Mohd Amin, 80100 5 1 Restoran Reaz Corner Jom Makan! (Let’s Eat!) is an affectionate greeting you’ll Satay ▪ Kuey Tiaw ▪ Ice Cream 106, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Johor Bahru, Johor 23, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, hear in almost every eatery and restaurant in Johor Bahru. 013-753 7117 012-547 7886 @facultyofcaffeine 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Once you have tasted Johor's delicacies, you will love the 2 7 Spice Satay ▪ Grilled Seafood ▪ Fish 013-744 0089 @restoranreazcorner Pancakes ▪ Coffees ▪ city more. Explore Johor's best with friends and family as G-01, Block 5, Jalan Bertingkat , Iced & Hot Desserts Rice with Spicy Chicken good food is meant to be shared! This handy guide , 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor ▪ Roti with Dhall Curry ▪ Curry Puffs 19 07-235 6969 @7spicedangabay Flowers In The Window 3 6 Haji Wahid @ Plaza Angsana highlights all the best places to eat. Jom makan! 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, Cheese Prawns L1.2 Plaza Angsana, Pusat Bandar Tampoi, 5 2 Restoran Selasih, Persada Johor 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor ▪ Beriani Lamb or Chicken ▪ 7 Spice Chicken 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor International Convention Centre Go where the heady aroma of good 07-222 7489 Flowers in the Window 07-235 0443 Mee Rebus Haji Wahid Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim, Bandar Johor ▪ food leads you! And it’ll lead you 3 Fish & Chips Pasta Platters Amphawa Boat Noodle ▪ Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs Mi Rebus Special Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor to dining destinations that serve 32, Jalan Ibrahim/ Tan Hiok Nee, 07-219 9999 authentic and culturally rich 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 37 Restaurant Selasih Persada Johor 20 Mee Rebus House with diverse flavours 018-242 2920 @AmphawaBoatNoodle Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory Laksa Johor ▪ Mi ▪ Lontong 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar 8, Jalan Balau, Taman Kebun Teh, ▪ Nasi Lemak originating from multi-cultural Thai with Prawn 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor ▪ Thai Seafood Rice Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor traditions. Savour the delights 07-223 1703 @hiapjoobakery 013-799 9111 Mee Rebus House 53 Restoran Warisan Wak Radol of Malay, Chinese, Indian, ▪ Home-made Bread Mi Rebus with sides of chicken, beef or 4 ▪ 32 & 34, Jalan Siantan 1, Taman Kemas, Javanese, Arabic and Anjung Selera Hutan Bandar prawns Nasi Lemak Jalan Tasek Utara, 80100 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor ethnic heritage wherever 2 1 IT Roo Café 019-782 2200 Johor Johor Bahru, Johor 3 8 Modern Fishing Restaurant (Nasi Bahru you roam in Johor Bahru. ▪ ▪ 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, Restoran Warisan Wak Radol Taman Kemas Lontong Kering Nasi Lemak Goreng Seafood Daun Pisang Stulang) a guide to 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor K1-101 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut, Satay ▪ Indonesian 07-222 7780 IT Roo Cafe ▪ Mi Rebus Tulang Gearbox ▪ Yong Tauhu 5 Asam Pedas Desa Rahmat 80300 Johor Bahru local delights Signature Chicken Chop ▪ Lamb Chop 27A, Jalan Pembangunan, Taman Desa ▪ ▪ 012-782 5523 Modern Fishing Point Salmon Fried Rice 5 4 Sedap Corner a joint effort by Rahmat, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Fresh Seafood ▪ ( ) ▪ Seafood Fried Rice No. 11, Jalan Abdul Samad, Kampung johor bahru city council& mbjb , Mix with the locals and you’ll 012-762 4813 tourism johor think city Asam Pedas Taman Desa Rahmat 2 2 Kacang Pool Haji Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor soon learn our quirky food slangs! No. 12, Jalan Dato Jaafar, Taman Dato Onn, 07-224 6566 @sedapcorner.jb learn l! Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Ala Kampung 3 9 Majid Special Cheese ▪ Spiced ▪ Grilled Fish 80350 Larkin Traditional Kuih-muih ▪ Laksa Johor 38, Lot 5581, Jalan Kurniawan, ▪ Mi Siam ▪ ▪ Mihun Soto to be loca 013-737 7997 @restorankacangpoolhaji Kampung Kurnia, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor sedap weh! Kacang Pool ▪ Nasi Ambeng ▪ Lontong Kering spicy 6 Asam Pedas Jadi Bahru (Botak) 012-756 3245 kurang pedas 55 manis 142, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri, Murtabak Majid Special Cheese No.1 Selera Johor, @ Plaza Larkin 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor 23 2, Jalan Garuda, Taman Dato Onn Jaffar, it’s delicious Kam Long Curry Fish Head Special Martabak Cheese 66 pahit 07-224 9225 Botak Asam Pedas, JB 74, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor Zainal’s Place less sweet when 89, Jalan Keris, Taman Sri Tebrau, Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Fried Fish ▪ Sauteed Clams Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 017-738 7942 Restoran Selera Johor 4 0 Nasi Ayam Kee Chup 80050 Johor Bahru, Johor ordering bitter sour ▪ Otak-otak 016-752 8382 @KamLongAhZaiRestaurant Roti Canai ▪ ▪ Nasi masam 24A, Jalan Dato Dalam, Bandar Johor ▪ Martabak Cheese 07-334 1326 @Zainalsplace Fish Head Curry Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Mi Rebus ▪ Nasi ▪ Sup Tulang 7 B5 Johor Street Market ▪ Nasi Campur 019-669 2133 Nasi Ayam Kee Chup 56 Or a simple "WOW" makan where to eat? Taman Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 24 Sweet Banana Kapten Steamboat & Grill Nasi Ayam will be music to the mana ek? 07-244 1271 @B5JohorStreetMarket Jalan Stulang Laut, 80300 Johor Bahru, Lot 8-01, Jalan Tun Abd Razak, Susur 6, 6 7 Zaituna Restaurant ears of the chef , Johor Martabak ▪ Kacang Pool ▪ Nasi Lemak Special Muafakat 80200 27 Jalan Glasiar, Taman Tasek ▪ Smoked Beef Johor Bahru, Johor 4 1 Nasi Lemak Lobster JB 011-2165 5325 @stulangwalkjb Another favourite is “tapau” (takeaway in Cantonese) or 88 Jalan 1/7, Taman Setia ▪ ▪ 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor 019-771 0765 @Kaptensteamgrill Pisang Goreng Ikan Kuih-muih Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 013-735 6645 @zaitunajb “bungkus” (wrap it in Malay) for ordering takeout from 8 Banafee Village Steamboat & grill buffet 012-769 6716 Nasi Lemak Lobster JB Arabic cuisine ▪ Lamb Mandy ▪ Chicken Kebab restaurants. 9022, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 5 7 Tan Kee Ice Kacang @ Menara TJB Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Nasi Lemak with Seafood – Lobster, 9, Jalan Syed Mohamed Mufti, Bandar 2 5 Kedai Roti Salahuddin Mud Crab, Squid King, Salmon Grill 6 8 ZZ Sup Tulang Finally, look around and you’ll notice that local eat 07-333 3377 @banafeevillage Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 20, Jalan Petri 5/1, Kampung Bahru, Malay, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Arab, Western & @Tan-Kee-Ice-Kacang-Joo-Yee with their first two fingers, not their entire right hand. Why 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 42 Fusion Cuisine Ong Shun Seafood Restaurant Ice Kacang 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor is it specifically the right hand? Muslim Malays traditionally 012-766 8380 Salahuddin Bakery, Jalan Dhoby 67, Jalan Abdul Samad, Kampung Bahru, 011-1056 7209 use their left hands in the restrooms. Enough said. As a Indian Curry Puffs ▪ Freshly Baked Bread 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Sup Tulang ▪ Mi Rebus Tulang Gearbox 9 BBQ Lamb JB - Smokehouse & Grill ▪ Sugee Cookies ▪ Bengali Puffs 58 result, Muslim Malays never eat or touch someone with 07-223 8953 Ong Shun Seafood Restaurant Tapah Corner ▪ Laksa Johor 87, Jalan Songkit 7, off, Jalan Songkit 11, 171, Jalan Stulang Bahru, 81100 their left hand. Be local, eat local. Jom! Spicy Chili Crabs ▪ Mongolian Chicken Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor 2 6 Larkin Bakar ▪ Butter Prawns Johor Bahru, Johor 018-773 8794 @bbqlambjb ▪ Green Apple & Kedondong Juice 46, Jalan Langkasuka, Larkin Jaya, 017-716 1032 @tapahcornerjb your top 5 must-go restaurants Lamb Shank ▪ Smoked Duck ▪ Beef 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor Lontong Kuah ▪ Nasi ▪ Mi Siam Kuah Food for thought notes ▪ Western Cuisine 014-614 4607 @PutuPiringKuihMuihJohor 43 Onn Kitchen 1 Putu Piring 29A, Jalan Tarom, Kampung Bahru, 5 9 The Ice-Cream Project 1 0 Botok Ibunda 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor 31, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 2, Jalan Orkid Utama, Taman Orkid, 2 7 LC Catering 019-799 9588 @onnkitchen 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 340, Jalan Balau 1, Taman Melodies, Varieties of Roti Canai ▪ Laksa Johor 07-207 2021 @tipdonttilt 07-232 6877 @Botokbotokibunda ▪ Malay-style Chicken Chop ▪ Lontong 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Freshly made, liquid nitrogen-style ice cream 2 Botok-botok 07-335 7355 @LCcateringJB 4 4 Pondok M.S Beryani Ayam Penyet ▪ Nasi Serai ▪ Tomyam 6 0 The Replacement – Lodge & Kitchen 1 1 Bubur Sentosa ▪ Nasi Pattaya 54, Jalan Padi Emas 2, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 33, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 28, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 3 012-291 9274 Beryani Briyani Baryani 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor 2 8 Malay Village Restaurant 012-547 7885 @thereplacementlandk 017-716 9699 @FamilyBNINO1 Lamb, Chicken or Mutton Beryani 9, Jalan Kolam Air 1, Taman Nong Chik Unagi Bowl ▪ Platter ▪ Churros with salted vegetables, , Heights, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor ▪ Gourmet Coffee salted egg & otak-otak 45 07-221 1221 @malayvillagerestaurant Restoran Anisofea 4 Laksa Johor ▪ Asam Pedas Fish Asam Pedas Johor Asli 6 1 Tok Ayah Bakery 1 2 Asli Kolam Ayer ▪ Kerabu Mangga G07 Block, 4, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3, 36, Jalan Padi Emas 2, Bandar Baru Uda, 36-L Jalan Kolam Ayer, 80100 Taman Austin Boulevard, 81100 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Johor Bahru Johor 2 9 Mat Corner Nasi Ambeng Johor Bahru, Johor 07- 235 2299 @tok.ayahbakery 012-710 2692 @bumbuasli 5 22, Jalan Padi Mahsuri 13, Bandar Baru Uda, 012-7173477 @AsampedasAnisofea Roti Naik (plain & assorted flavours) 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Asam Pedas Fish ▪ Fried Chicken Fresh Baked Bread & Buns ▪ Laksa Johor ▪ Kelantanese cuisine 019-724 4798 Mat Corner Nasi Ambang Nasi Ambeng 4 6 Restoran Ashoka Authentic Curry 6 2 Ume Floral & Café 1 3 Café JDT Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 22G, Riverside Nong Chik, Jln Kolam Air 2, Jalan Datuk, Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru, A collaboration with 30 012-731 7925 @ashoka.curryhouse.7 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Me’nate Steak Hub JB (Johor Bahru) 113 & 115, Jalan Glasiar, Meals ▪ & Tandoori 012-700 7830 @umefloral 017-740 5212 @officialjdtcafe ▪ Taman Tasek, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor South Indian Cuisine Signature Pasta ▪ Burgers Beef Pepperoni with Cheese Pizza ▪ Desserts, & ▪ Western & ▪ Latte 07-244 6767 @menatejohorbahru 47 Angus Premium Striploin Steak ▪ Wagyu Steak Restoran Carabao Johor Bahru City Council ▪ Lamb Shabu-shabu ▪ Pasta 16, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 6 3 Warisan Tarom Café Menara Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru 14 Chaiwalla & Co. Container Café 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Kompleks Yayasan Warisan, Jalan Sungai 1, Jalan Lingkaran Dalam, Bukit Senyum, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor 36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor 31 07-335 9333 @CarabaoThaiRestaurant Chat, Seri Gelam, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor mbjb.gov.my Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Medan Selera Jalan Masjid (Opposite Masjid Kampung Melayu) Tomyam Seafood ▪ Fried Crab 011-2174 7372 @warisantaromcafe 012-735 3572 @chaiwalla.co Jalan Masjid, Kampung Melayu ▪ Mango Salad ▪ Lontong ▪ Mi Siam Kuah ▪ Soto Artisanal Teas ▪ Milkshakes ▪ Traditional Kuih ▪ Pastries & Cakes Majidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Martabak ▪ ABC ▪ Mi Bandung 4 8 Restoran Hua Mui 131, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 6 4 Warong Saga 1 5 Chakra Restaurant 3 2 Medan Selera Senibong 07-224 7364 @RestoranHuaMui 5, Jalan Mahmoodiah, Kampung 1, Jalan Yusof Taha, Kampung Bahru, Hainanese Chicken Chop ▪ Butter- Mahmoodiah, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Kampung Senibong, 81750 Masai, Tourism Johor Johor Bahru, Johor ▪ Home-brewed coffee & tea 012-782 9427 @warungsaga86 Suite 5-4, Johor Tourist Information Centre 011-3730 0857 @ChakraRestaurantJB Grilled Fish ▪ Nasi Lemak ▪ Fresh Seafood Mi Sup Sambal Belacan ▪ Mi Siam Kuah 2, Jalan Air Molek, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim ▪ ▪ ▪ North & South Indian cuisine Palak Paneer ▪ Local Desserts 49 Tauhu Goreng Laksa Johor ▪ Mutton Rogan Josh ▪ Chai Latte Restoran Mak Teh tourism.johor.my 8, Jalan Kolam Air 1, Kampung Nong Chik, 33 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor 6 5 Kampung Melayu 16 Medan Selera Pasar Kampung Think City Cupchai Café & Resto Melayu Majidee 019-736 8663 Restoran Mak Teh 49A, Jalan Merdeka, Kampung Melayu 27, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 23 Jalan Padi Emas 1/4, Uda Business a guide to Pasar Kampung Melayu Majidee, Nasi Kerabu ▪ Roti Canai ▪ Mi Siam Kuah Majidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor thinkcity.com.my Centre, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 Jalan Masjid, Kampung Melayu Majidee, ▪ Laksa Johor ▪ Nasi Campur 012-722 4755 Md Aris Yong Tauhu Johor Bahru, Johor local delights 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Yong Tauhu ▪ with cockles All rights reserved. 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