Johor Bahru Food Guide: Cafes And Restaurants
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app21 restaurants in Johor Bahru: KSL Monday Night Market @ Jalan Seladang, Teck Sing Restaurant, Nimmies Pastry Cafe, and 18 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a YouTube post by Jason and Aline.
KSL Monday Night Market @ Jalan Seladang
Market
4.2
This night market pops up right outside KSL Mall when the sun goes down, offering a crowded street teeming with good food. There are various stalls, including one for delicious hao jian (fried oyster) and an older couple selling orh nee (taro paste), which is highly recommended. It's only open on Monday nights, so be prepared for crowds.
Teck Sing Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
4.3
Restaurant Teck Sing is famous for its paper-wrapped herbal chicken, also known as 'zhi bao ji', where the meat is so tender it tears right off. They also offer a 'tze char' menu, making it perfect for large groups to try a variety of dishes. The curry fish head is also worth trying, ensuring no disappointment with their flavorful dishes.
Nimmies Pastry Cafe
Cafe
4.5
This beautifully designed cafe features a European charm with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. It's a popular spot, so be ready to queue. They offer a variety of pastries like Pistachio Supreme and a Big Breakfast, with a decent food selection but the ambiance being the definite highlight.
Keijometo
Japanese restaurant
4.2
This Japanese-inspired cafe is known for its matcha latte and ochazuke, with every cup hand-whisked. Their main courses and desserts are delicious and well-balanced. It's recommended to come early or be prepared to queue due to its popularity.
Hiritsu Coffee Roastery
Cafe
4.7
This hidden gem, tucked away beside a mechanic shop, offers top-notch coffee with nutty notes, as they roast their own coffee beans to ensure quality. The Dirty Latte is a must-try, and even an ordinary cappuccino won't disappoint. They also serve food options, but coffee is the main highlight here.
Palates & Bagels by T.A.M - Melodies of Thai
Cafe
4.7
Also known as Melodies of Thai, this cafe offers a unique bagel experience with flavors ranging from parmesan cheese to black truffle, and even creative options like pickled chilli, salted sakura, and matcha chicken floss. The interior design gives a Phuket-like vibe, making it a cool spot to escape the heat. Their Mother of Oeuf (egg, cheese, and truffle) is highly recommended.
KACJ COFFEE
Cafe
4.7
Previously known as Oustand Coffee, this newly reopened cafe has a Korean vibe and serves freshly made sandos. The Alaskan fish sando is highly recommended, while their coffee has strong nutty notes, similar to Hiritsu Coffee. It's a great spot for a coffee and sandwich.
Space Cafe
Restaurant
4.4
Space Cafe is known for its modern Scandinavian interior design, featuring plenty of natural light and elements, making it a perfect spot to rest after KSL shopping. They offer a modest range of pastries to pair with their coffee. Their orange-infused coffee is worth a try.
Brooos & Co by JWC
Cafe
4.6
This office-themed cafe is perfect for remote work, offering a unique and functional environment. They serve a variety of coffee, including the Inferno drip coffee, a really dark roast for those who prefer smoky flavors. By night, it transforms into a cocktail bar with long working hours.
Fa Ge Lok Lok
Restaurant
4.1
Fa Ge Lok Lok is a popular spot for lok lok, offering a wide variety of options to choose from. Must-try items include fried broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, and custard mantou. This place is easy to find, located opposite the Shell petrol station, and is often frequented by Singaporeans.
Yamada Beancurd
Dessert shop
4.1
Yamada Beancurd specializes in beancurd, particularly a special pandan-flavored one that is light, fragrant, and beautifully green. Their beancurd comes with various toppings, much like bubble tea. They open from 6 PM onwards, so plan your visit accordingly to enjoy this unique dessert.
Restoran Hua Mui JB
Chinese restaurant
4.3
This famous restaurant, established in 1946, serves delicious Hainanese chicken chop with a well-fried, crispy, yet not dry batter. The brown sauce with the chicken chop is particularly good, reminiscent of Jollibee's fried chicken dip. The restaurant is newly renovated, offering a clean and comfortable environment away from the heat.
Pin Ming Xuan (HQ KSL)
Dim sum restaurant
4.4
Ping Ming Xuan is a dim sum restaurant that features egg tarts, siew mai, and char siew bao. It is a popular spot with long queues, so be prepared for a wait. They offer a variety of dim sum delights that draw in crowds.
Pine Chicken Rice 松香鸡饭
Restaurant
4.3
This restaurant uniquely offers a combination of nasi lemak, claypot chicken, and chicken rice in one place. While their nasi lemak is good with huge chicken and fragrant rice, and the chicken rice is decent, they might not surpass famous chicken rice spots in Singapore.
食光栈 • Time’s Eateria
Chinese noodle restaurant
4.8
This eatery serves different kinds of wantan mee, including black and white versions, making it a great breakfast spot to start the day. Despite its simple appearance, the food is satisfying. It was an unexpected find while planning to visit a nearby cafe.
福气本铺-古早味现烤蛋糕 Hoki Cake Bakery
Bakery
4.3
Hoki Cake Bakery is known for its soft and fluffy sponge cakes. They offer various flavors, and you can buy a combination of half and half to try. The pandan flavor is so fragrant you can smell it even before opening the box, making it a delightful treat.
八哩半卤鸭 • Baliban Braised Duck
Chinese restaurant
4.1
Baliban Braised Duck is known for its herbal duck rice, where the soup truly stands out for being flavorful yet not medicinal. While the duck rice is decent, trying the kuay chap might be a better option for those looking for a different dish. It's a popular spot for duck rice, as recommended by a famous food vlogger.
As Clouds Cafe
Place
4.7
As Clouds Cafe offers a unique dining experience with alpacas, featuring two adorable alpacas, Coco and Melon. The alpacas are well-cared for, so the cafe doesn't have any strong animal smells. With each order of food or drink, you get a bucket of food to feed them, making it a family-friendly spot for a fun experience.
Plus Coffee
Cafe
4.7
Plus Coffee is a quaint little cafe in a corner, perfect for chilling and relaxing. Their pistachio-based menu is a highlight, featuring pistachio latte and pistachio cheesecake with actual nuts. They do not skimp on ingredients, making it a must-visit for pistachio lovers.
The Crib Cafe
Restaurant
4.3
The Crib Cafe is an excellent supper spot, open from 5 PM to 3 AM. Their flagship Juezy Burger and Ramly burger are thick and delicious, but their satays are also incredible, perfectly grilled until tender and well-charred. Be sure to try a plate or two of satay, as it's a must-visit for burger and satay lovers.
徐记 Shekee Eating House
Chinese restaurant
4.5
Shekee Eating House serves authentic Sarawakian food, with their laksa and dry wanton being irresistible. The Sarawak laksa features a delicious broth with prawns and shredded chicken, while the fragrant wanton mixed with scallion oil is also a must-try. This spot is looking for a new location, so the address might change.
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