Food Trip in Downtown Johor Bahru

1. MUTHU RESTAURANT

Established in 1983, this South Indian restaurant is famous for its delicious banana leaf meals. It remains a prominent place for Indian food among locals and tourists.

Address: 118, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/76DcoYwB2rKF3Gtu9 

Phone: 07-221 4113

Operation time: 8am - 12am

2. KIM HUA RESTAURANT

A traditional Hainanese coffee shop since 1963, it’s famous for their “Nanyang Style Breakfast” – charcoal- grilled toast, coffee and two half boiled eggs as well as delicious pork-free menu items.

Address: 8, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/sd3choyChHpg626N7 

Operation time: 7am - 6pm (Tuesday Closed)

3. IT ROO CAFÉ

Awarded the title of “The Best Chicken Chop in Malaysia”, the Golden Fried Crispy and Grilled Chicken Chop topped with Root Beer Float are highly recommended on their menu.

Address: 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xFL3F7N9dTZbzM6n9 

Phone: 07-222 7780

Operation time: 11:00am - 8:30pm

4. HIAP JOO BAKERY

A century old, this heritage bakery used to supply bread to the local general hospital and prison. Unique for its traditional charcoal oven fired by wood to give the unmistakable Hiap Joo flavour, their banana cake is one of a kind.

Address: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/e61hLgxGVVa7h5266 

Phone: 07-223 1703

Operation time: 7:30am - 4:30pm (Sunday Closed)

5. SALAHUDDIN BAKERY

Built in 1937, the 4th Salahuddin descendant is the current owner. From a Muslim family in a North Indian village, the baker creates 20 different kinds of pastries every day.

Address：26, Jalan Dhoby, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/psS7RC42nBiRVQTV7 

Phone：+60 7-227 3736

6. KOK YOW YONG HERBAL TEA

A herbal tea stall which has stood over 100 years is named after its founder. Serving sweet teas with health benefits, their brewed bitter tea using a secret recipe is claimed to cure ailments.

Address: 1, Jalan Pasar, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/3qt5jPfkM5hgHiRn9 

Operation time: 8am - 10pm (Sunday Closed)

7. HUA MUI RESTAURANT

Established by a Chinese family since 1946, it offers ‘Malay style’ Chinese cuisine. The food is one of our Sultan’s favorites as the 1st owner was the imperial cook for the Sultan’s sister.

Address: 131, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 

Google Map: https://g.page/huamuijb?share
Phone: 07-224 7364
Operation time: 8:30am - 5:30pm