Top 10 Food Destinations in Johor Bahru
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app11 restaurants in Johor Bahru: San Low Seafood Restaurant, Oriental Kopi • Johor Jaya, Gim Cheng Dim Sum Restaurant, and 8 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a YouTube post by Playful Daily by Nic & Ed.
San Low Seafood Restaurant
Chinese restaurant
3.4
San Low Seafood, situated in a residential estate, is a well-regarded restaurant serving local Chinese seafood dishes. Their signature San Low Fried Bee Hoon is a must-try, despite its ordinary appearance, it packs a lot of flavor and offers a delightful varying texture from its wok-fried crispiness. The restaurant is popular for its savory umami flavors, which keeps customers coming back for more.
Oriental Kopi • Johor Jaya
Restaurant
4.2
Oriental Kopi is famous for serving the thickest egg tarts in Johor Bahru, consistently delivering excellent quality across its multiple outlets. The pastry is light and flaky, while the egg custard is fluffy and sweet, making it easy to enjoy more than one. These egg tarts are a highly consumed item from the video's top 10 list, highlighting their popularity.
Gim Cheng Dim Sum Restaurant
Dim sum restaurant
3.9
Gim Cheng Dim Sum is a popular spot in Johor Bahru known for its delicious and hearty dim sum. The restaurant operates on a self-service model with three stations: a steam counter, a fried food station, and a pau (bun) and porridge counter. Locals highly recommend coming early as items sell out fast, making it a bustling and authentic dim sum experience.
Nasi Kandar Hijrah
Indian restaurant
4.7
Nasi Kandar Hijrah, located in Taman Molek, is a clean and nicely decorated restaurant offering a wide variety of Malaysian dishes. Customers are often amazed by the selection of dishes, including fried cow lung and crispy fried squid, and a mix of curries is added to the rice before selecting additional items. The generous portions and diverse flavors make it easy to over-order, ensuring a satisfying meal for anyone looking for authentic Malaysian cuisine.
Kam Long Ah Zai Curry Fish Head (Jalan Wong Ah Fook)
Chinese restaurant
4.2
Kam Long Ah Zai Curry Fish Head is a popular restaurant located near City Square Mall, often bustling with long queues during peak hours. Their curry gravy is well-balanced with coconut milk and spices, complementing fresh red snapper and tau kee (bean curd skin). It's advised to avoid peak hours to get a table, and ordering an extra portion of tau kee is highly recommended to soak up the flavorful curry.
ZZ Sup Tulang Restaurant, Kampung Bahru, Johor
Restaurant
4.1
Sup Tulang ZZ provides a rustic kampung (village) ambiance and is famous for its Sup Tulang (bone marrow soup) and Mee Rebus Gearbox. The Sup Tulang is noted for its delicious and hearty broth, with tender lamb shank bones for slurping out the marrow. The Mee Rebus features a thick, gooey sauce with a sweet, savory, and spicy kick, making it a highly recommended breakfast spot for a unique and flavorful local experience.
Tampoi Satay
Restaurant
3.9
Tampoi Satay is located at Cedar Point Food Court near KSL Shopping Centre, known for its well-marinated and perfectly grilled satay. While they claim to have the best pork satay, the beef and mutton options are particularly flavorful and less fatty than those found in Singapore. The satay is served with a light and chunky peanut sauce that complements the meat without overpowering its natural flavors.
Ho Seng Kee Wanton Mee
Chinese noodle restaurant
4.0
Ho Seng Kee, found in JB City Square Mall, is renowned for its handmade noodles with a delightful texture and no artificial colorings or preservatives. Diners can choose between noodles with soup or dry options, with mala spicy and black & spicy sauces being popular choices. Despite the flavorful sauces and wontons, the noodles are the main attraction, offering a firm and enjoyable bite.
Tip Top BBQ Ikan Bakar (Gerai No 11)
Restaurant
4.2
Tip Top Ikan Bakar is a popular stall in a hawker center known for its variety of seafood dishes, often indicated by the crowd queuing in front. Their salted egg yolk sauce is a standout, elevating the flavor of dishes like fried squid and prawns. The prawns are large and succulent, while the fried squid is perfectly crispy, making it a highly recommended spot for seafood lovers.
Restoran Kacang Pool Haji
Restaurant
4.4
Kacang Pool Haji is the go-to place for first-timers to try kacang pool, offering a delightful breakfast dish with a perfect balance of curry spices, fava beans, and minced meat. The dish is enhanced with diced onions, green chili, and a fried egg, served with toasted bread for dipping. Squeezing in some lime juice adds an acidic layer of flavor, making it a truly addictive and great breakfast option.
Akaka Cendol Johor, Cendol Durian Johor Bahru, JB, Cendol Paradigm Mall
Dessert restaurant
4.5
Akaka Cendol, located in Toppen Mall, offers one of the best cendol desserts, comparable to famous renditions in Singapore due to its thick and rich Gula Melaka syrup. The syrup is cooked for many hours, giving it a wonderful shine and deep flavor. While the shop might have limited seating, the quality of their cendol makes it a definite must-visit for dessert enthusiasts.
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