Food

The Ultimate Guide To Makaning in JB To Make The Entire Causeway Jam Worth The Trip

2017-04-26 , 3:06 pm

Last Updated on 2020-02-11 , 7:30 pm

As it gets harder and harder for us to get into JB without the jam, the inertia for us to go into JB grows even stronger.

Very often, we have to resort to doing lots and lots of planning before our day trip so as to ensure that we cover enough grounds and not waste our trip in there.

However, with so many cafes and restaurants popping up across the borders, we often find it hard to narrow down to a specific few that we want to visit. Well, here’s when the team at Goody Feed steps in and gives you our best recommendations!

Trust us, we are huge foodies here and we sure know what we are talking about.

1. Restoran Ya Wang

Located just 5-minutes away from City Square Shopping Mall, this restaurant is definitely not one to be missed. Other than being famous for their Ten Wonder Herbs Roast Duck, Restoran Ya Wang is also known for their roast meats and zichar dishes. Did you know that they are also the consultants of Dian Xiao Er in Singapore?

If you are looking for a place that sells tender and juicy herbal duck, this is the place to visit.

28, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 6pm

2. Bukit Chagar Roti Canai

This humble eatery has been popularly known for their Roti Canai, which is essentially prata due to its crisp and fluffy consistencies. The individually handmade roti canai here pairs perfectly with the dhal served. Best part? They only cost S$0.30 per piece!

394, Jalan Tengku Azizah, Bukit Chagar, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

3. Ambang Pesona d’Cerry

Also widely known as Popok Cerry in Malaysia (in case you need help with the navigation), this humble roadside stall sells one of the best Nasi Lemaks around! You can choose from an array of ingredients available and what makes the Nasi Lemak here stand out lies in the plump and fragrant coconut rice as well as the addictive sambal chilli.

If you are still looking for something substantial, you can also go ahead and order up other dishes available at this stall such as Soto Ayam (Spicy chicken soup with noodles) or Lontong!

Off Jalan Lingkaran Dalam at junction of Jalan Inche Besar Zubaidah and Jalan Yusof Taha
Opening Hours: Daily: 7:30am – 2:30pm

4. Kerala Curry House

Touted as one of the oldest Indian Restaurants in JB, Kerala Curry House serves their Briyani on the traditional Banana Leaf!

! Here, you can choose from a plethora of Indian food at a reasonable price. You’re also encouraged to eat using your hands for the most authentic experience!

77, Jalan Storey, Kim Teng Park, 80300 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 7:30am – 2:30pm, Closed on Sundays

5. Kam Long Curry Fish Head Restoran

Don’t be surprised to see a snaking queue when you visit Kan Long Curry Fish Head Restoran as the queue starts as early as 8am! Kam Long has been in business for more than 30 years, and this unpretentious coffee shop sells only Claypot Curry Fish Head.

Here, you can choose from various portions ranging from individual (RM 18), small (RM 22), medium (RM 33) or large (RM 44).

74, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Mon to Sun: 8am to 4:30pm

6. Ah Koong Fishball Restaurant

if you’re a fan of fishball noodles, then you certainly have to give Ah Koong Fishball Restaurant a visit. Here at this simple, no-frills restaurant, you pick your choice of noodles as well as your Yong Tau Foo noodles before ordering. The best part lies in their fish balls – created from pure fish ball paste with no preservatives added!

266, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Daily: 6:30am – 11:30am

7. Restoran Kin Wah

Forget about Ya Kun. If you’re in JB and is craving for an authentic Singaporean breakfast, then you HAVE to visit Restoran Kim Hua for their signature coffee, roti kaya and half-boiled eggs. They only use kampung eggs, so the eggs are as au naturale as they can get!

8 Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 12pm

8. W.W Laksa House

The laksa gravy here is specially prepared in-house using the freshest ingredients and spices found. And of course, every bowl of laksa is served brimming with ingredients like fish cake, tau pok and fried vegetarian balls. Don’t forget to also order up their plump fish otahs when you’re there!

36A& 36A1, Jalan Kolam Air, Taman Water Works, Johor Bahru, 80100, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80200, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Daily: 8:30am – 3pm

9. Meldrum Night Market

This is a night market we’ll highly recommend you to go for dinner. Located just 5-minutes away from City Square Shopping Mall, Meldrum Night Market is one night market you cannot miss when you are at JB because they sell the best chicken wings and orh lua there.

10. Hiap Joo Bakery

And of course, how can we forget about Hiap Joo Bakery? A trip to JB definitely warrants a visit to the famous Hiap Joo Bakery that’s always brimming with lots of homemade banana cake and coconut buns. The magic that lies in these banana cakes are how moist and soft they still are even after leaving them in the fridge for days.

13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat: 7:30am – 5:30pm, Closed on Sundays