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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Singapore

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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