For those who enjoy artisanal teas, Chaiwalla is the first container concept cafe in Malaysia. Stylishly refurbished with a vintage look, this hipster cafe offers a wide variety of milk tea, coffee, smoothies and tea-time treats - best enjoyed along the bustling heritage street in the city centre. Chaiwalla’s catch phrase ‘sip on honest tea’ can be customised to your liking.
36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Dining next to a professional football training ground offers you views of local footballers live-in-action while you enjoy your meal. This family-friendly cafe named JDT (Johor Darul Takzim) serves a menu of local delicacies, Asian and Western cuisine plus enjoys the best sunset views in the city
Jalan Datuk, Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Laksa Johor is Johor's unique signature dish, not found anywhere else in Malaysia, or the world. Laksa Johor is something special, uniquely Johor heritage food.
36-L Jalan Kolam Ayer, 80100 Johor Bahru Johor
Bubur (porridge) takes on a whole new level at Bubur Sentosa as this hearty rice broth meal is served with sambal kangkong (spinach in spicy sambal), salted eggs, salted vegetables, peanuts, extra sambal and otakotak (grilled fish cake). This humble street-side stall has been serving this simple delicacy for decades
28, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
The best place to enjoy the traditional botokbotok (fish with herbs steamed in banana leaf) is certainly here! Made with fresh ikan tenggiri (mackerel) and chef’s special spices, this much-loved dish is an all-time favourite among locals.
2, Jalan Orkid Utama, Taman Orkid, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Asian marinated lamb, smoke-roasted in traditional wood-fired brick-oven and grilled over charcoals
87, Jalan Songkit 7, off, Jalan Songkit 11, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
Enjoy the best of local and fusion food all-day, and all-night long at Banafee Village which serves Malay, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Arab and Western cuisine. Guests are spoilt for choice as there are plenty of local faves and chef recommended dishes to try. Best of all, it’s a great place to hang out and chill with friends.
9022, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
Get your street food fix at B5 Johor Street Market where retail shopping, cultural vibes and local cuisine come together to tantalise your senses. Some of the popular eats include kacang pool, martabak, specialty nasi lemak, smoked beef and cendol, in addition to the many food trucks serving authentic Malaysian food.
Taman Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Enjoy the popular asam pedas (spicy-sour fish stew dish) of Indonesian and Malay origin, at this heritage restaurant hidden between shady trees on a hilltop. Named after its bald owner, Botak, customers flock here for its flavourful signature dish served with rice - among other specialties, such as sautéed clams, fried fish, vegetables and otak-otak (grilled fish cake).
142, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
