As sinful as suppers may be, not many can resist the temptation of slurping down a delicious bowl of bak chor mee when the late night hunger pangs strike. Who cares about diet when food can give you the ultimate satisfaction in life?

If you are bored of the usual supper places in Singapore, it is time to head over to Johor Bahru. The Malaysian state is home to many late night casual eateries and restaurants offering scrumptious Malaysian delicacies that will satisfy your tummy.

Here are 12 Supper Spots In Johor Bahru Worth Crossing The Border For.

#1 777 FOOD CENTRE

An al fresco coffee shop, this is a no-frills eating place where you can find an array of local dishes such as bak kut teh, char kuay teow, rojak, satay celup and more. Other favourites among diners there are the roasted chicken wings and BBQ Stingray stalls.

Jalan Perkasa 4
Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Photo Credit: Lenscapers

#2 FA GE LOK LOK

Conveniently located outside KSL City Mall, Fa Ge Lok Lok is known among Malaysians and Singaporeans. ‘Lok Lok’ is essentially skewered meat, seafoood or vegetables that can be boiled of deep fried in oil. The selection at this mobile stall is aplenty too—chicken, duck, salmon, tofu and more.

Jalan Serigala
Taman Abad
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Photo Credit: Johor Kaki

#3 FAMOUS DART FEI BIAO NOODLE HOUSE

Fans of fried fish bee hoon rejoice because this one is for you! Famous Dart Fei Biao Noodle House’s legendary fried fish soup with thick bee hoon has received many praises for its delectable milky fish soup and generous portions of fresh fish meat.

87 Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2
Taman Sutera Utama
Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Daily: 8am – 4.20am

Photo Credit: OpenRice Malaysia

#4 HI WAN KUEY TEOW KIA

This family business is currently run by their second generation and this humble eatery has since made a name for itself among locals and Singaporeans who go over to eat the kuey teow kia for supper.

Jalan Sri Pelangi
Taman Pelangi
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Daily: 5.30am – 3.30pm

Photo Credit: Malaysia Best

#5 KEDAI MAKANAN SIN KIMDO

Is BBQ food your calling? If so, you have to visit Kedai Makanan Sin Kimdo. We are not joking when we say that this place is BBQ heaven where you can indulge in all the skewered meat you fancy. Some barbecue options you have there include chicken wing satay, oyster mushroom and squid.

25, Jalan Sutera
Taman Sentosa
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Daily: 5pm – 3.45am

Photo Credit: Johor Kaki

#6 MARMOLADA FOOD CENTRE

Near to KSL City Mall, Marmolada Food Centre is only opened for business after 5pm. Visitors can delight themselves in a wonderful barbecue selection, chicken rice, rojak and so on. It is a great place to rest your weary feet and settle for dinner after a day of shopping and fun.

Jalan Harimau
Taman Abad
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

#7 MEDAN SELERA MELDRUM WALK

Those who are not familiar with Johor Bahru can consider trying out the row of street stalls at Medan Selera Meldrum Walk, which is only 5 minutes walking distance from City Square Mall. You will find a mixture of Chinese, Malay and Indian stalls where you can watch the hawkers in action right in front of your eyes.

23 Jalan Meldrum
Bandar Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Daily: 5pm – 12 Midnight

Photo Credit: Jasmyne Goh

#8 RESTORAN WOON KIANG

Another well-known Kuey Teow Kia restaurant on our list, many have raved about their hearty noodles in piping hot herbal soup paired with side dishes which you can order at the stall. If you are not keen on innards, they also sell braised duck meat to go along with the noodles.

#G-06, Jalan Pandan 1
Pangsarpuri Impian, Stulang
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Photo Credit: Yento Lee

#9 SAN LOW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Those who are traveling in a group or with family can consider San Low Seafood Restaurant, a three-storey Chinese restaurant in Johor Bahru. Seafood dishes that are good for sharing include their signature Fried Bee Hoon, crabs of various styles and others.

Jalan Merah 1
Taman Pelangi
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: +607 332 3869/ +607 334 3623
Daily: 4.30pm – 1am

#10 TAMAN PELANGI FOOD CENTRE

Peak hour starts after 6pm for the hawker stalls at Taman Pelangi Food Centre. Locals themselves visit this place for affordable and decent Malaysian fare. You can expect the usual local dishes such as mee hoon kuih, Hokkien mee and yong tau foo.

Junction of Jalan Perang and Jalan Sri Pelangi
Daily: 6pm – 12 Midnight

Photo Credit: reuelwrites

#11 TAMAN SRI TEBRAU HAWKER CENTRE

One of the most popular places for supper in Johor Bahru, Taman Sri Tebrau Hawker Centre is always lively at night. Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to variety as they have everything from zi char dishes to classic Malaysian delights such as oyster omelette and char kuay teow.

Jalan Keris
Taman Sri Tebrau
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Photo Credit: Malay Mail Online

#12 TAPAI TANG

Recommended by locals, do not be put off by Tapai Tang’s rundown appearance because this is a hotspot for supper. Many who visit them order their famous salted kampung chicken. The fresh chicken is first marinated in Chinese spices and herbs. Thereafter, it is wrapped in parchment paper before being covered in a blanket of coarse rock salt and then put into the oven for baking.

128 Jalan Chengai
Taman Melodies
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: +607 333 3662
Daily: 10am – 4am

Planning to go for a day trip to JB? Here is what you can do there.

Visiting another country for holidays might be a luxury that most working adults are deprived of due to time and budget constraints, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get away! Located just a 45-minute car journey away from Singapore is Malaysian city Johor Bahru, where a paradise of heavenly street food and unbelievably cheap retail therapy deals await.

From shopping at Johor Bahru City Square, eating at Meldrum Night Market to the various transportation methods available, here is a brief guide on a Day Trip to Johor Bahru.

WHAT TO DO IN JOHOR BAHRU

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Johor Bahru City Square

Johor Bahru City Square’s sheer number of retail and dining options – and their massive discounted prices – has attracted groups of Singaporeans on a daily basis to come forth and do their shopping.

Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Darul Ta’zim, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: +60 7-226 3668
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia theme park is the perfect playground for your little ones. But who said the park is only meant for kids? Adults are too seen reliving their childhood memories at Legoland Malaysia. There are over 40 rides to keep you and your loved ones entertained throughout the day.

7, Jalan Legoland, Medini, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
Tel: +60 7-597 8888
Daily: 10am – 6pm

If you ever find yourself in Johor Bahru – a land where a truckload of delicious street food and shopping haven awaits – here are 10 Amazing Malaysian Street Food that you should try.

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Wang Zu Bu Luo

There are plenty of massage parlours across Johor Bahru and Wang Zu Bu Luo is quite a reputable spa chain amongst Singaporeans and Malaysians alike. Their professional services range from ear candling, meridian massages to cupping.

38, Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Baru, Malaysia

WHAT TO EAT IN JOHOR BAHRU

Meldrum Night Market

Walking through Meldrum Night Market is virtually akin to time travel. Located just a stone’s throw away from Johor Bahru City Square, the rundown back alley is lined with vendors selling an exhaustive array of Malaysian delicacies. From Apam Balik Pancakes to Mee Hoon Kueh, there is so much food to sample.

Salahuddin Bakery

Salahuddin Bakery that has touched the hearts of generations with its freshly baked curry puffs and wood-fired bread loaves since 1937. Despite the convenience and availability of modern electrical and gas ovens, Saladhuddin insists to bake breads with their age-old wood fire oven to keep things original.

From specialty coffee shop Faculty Of Caffeine to Chaiwalla & Co. Container Cafe, here is a Guide to 10 Cafes in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Vanilla Bean

Specialty coffee shop and patisserie Vanilla Bean is a pretty new face in Johor Bahru’s luxurious integrated marina, Senibong Cove. The intimate third-wave café boasts Asian-inspired waffles, espresso beverages, artisanal cakes and a splendid selection of all-day brunch items. P.s. Order their Teh Tarik Waffles!

HOW TO GET TO JOHOR BAHRU FROM SINGAPORE

Bus – Take bus 170 from Kranji MRT and it will take you to JB Sentral. A trip costs between S$1.50 to S$2.

Car – Drive through Causeway Woodlands Checkpoint or Second Link Tuas Checkpoint. Do ensure that your Singapore car’s petrol tank must be at least filled three quarters – or risk being fined a hefty amount of S$500. Toll charges do apply.

Train – Take a train from Woodlands Train Checkpoint and you will arrive JB Sentral within minutes. Tickets start from S$5 for a one-way journey.

Check out our travel guides to Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

With the vast availability and affordability of multiple cuisines, Singaporeans are evidently very spoilt when it comes to food. Yet, we find ourselves constantly lamenting that we do not know what to eat.

Should you ever find yourself sick of the choices in Singapore, perhaps it is time to make a trip across the causeway to savour all that Malaysia has to offer.

Johor Bahru is less than an hour away by car or bus, and is a foodie paradise with its amazing variety of street food.

From old-world Salahuddin Bakery to the obscure bustling Meldrum Night Market, here is our guide to 5 Secret Street Food Destinations in Johor Bahru, Malaysia that you should check out during your next day trip to Johor Bahru.

Read: 10 Must-Try Street Food in Johor Bahru

#1 HIAP JOO BAKERY & BISCUIT FACTORY

Family-run Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory sells an assortment of buns and cakes, but is most famous for their freshly baked banana cakes (RM4.80 – small, RM9.50 – large). The fragrant cake is sliced into smaller portions and served in takeout plastic boxes. We love how the cake is slightly crisp on the outside, yet soft and moist inside. It was definitely one of the best banana cakes we ever had.

The wining formula behind Hiap Joo Bakery’s irresistibly delicious baked goods is no secret – they take immense pride in baking buns and cakes in their age-old traditional wood fire oven with zero artificial enhancements and preservatives. As a result, these sweet treats should ideally be consumed fresh within three days.

Do note that butter and coffee cakes are only available on Thursday mornings.

#2 HUA MUI COFFEE SHOP

Established since 1946, Hua Mui Coffee Shop is one of Johor Bahru’s oldest eateries. The unassuming two-storey shophouse is a beloved breakfast haunt amongst natives, where both Chinese and Western cuisine are prepared and served here. Pair your soft-boiled eggs and grilled kaya butter toast with an aromatic coffee brew.

Eggs and toasts aside, the halal-certified traditional shophouse’s best-selling dish is its signature Hainanese Fried Chicken Chop. In an attempt to retain Hua Mui’s enchanting old-world charm authenticity, operations have remained retro and dishes are actually being delivered upstairs with a mechanical pulley system.

#3 MELDRUM NIGHT MARKET

Walking through the hectic Meldrum Night Market is almost akin to time travel. Located just a stone’s throw away from the modern infrastructure City Square, the rundown back alley is lined up with vendors selling a a mind-boggling array of Malaysian food. From Apam Balik Pancakes to Char Kway Teow, there is so much to pig out on.

While not everyone is comfortable with the idea of sampling street food due to questionable hygiene, it is still fun to take a stroll down Meldrum Night Market. We enjoyed watching the Malaysian hawkers whip up a storm in their own stalls, and it also offers an opportunity to learn about the locals’ livelihoods!

#4 SALAHUDDIN BAKERY

Opened since 1937, Salahuddin Bakery is possibly Jalan Dhoby’s oldest occupant. While most youngsters flock to the café-saturated neighbourhood for its various new café openings, it is Salahuddin Bakery that has touched the hearts of generations with its freshly baked curry puffs and wood-fired bread loaves. We are so glad that the bakery has remained unfazed by Jalan Dhoby’s gentrification.

Salahuddin Bakery is a testimony that passion can indeed overcome all barriers – including the test of time. Majority of its loyal customers have been visiting the Indian bakery since childhood days.

Despite the convenience and availability of modern electrical and gas ovens, Saladhuddin’s descendants insist to prepare breads with their almost ancient wood fire oven to keep things like they were before.

#5 SHOON HUAT BAK KU TEH

As its name suggests, Shoon Huat Bak Ku Teh is a specialty Bak Ku Teh diner. The flavour of the pork ribs soup served here at Shoon Huat is far from the peppery ones Singaporeans are familiar with, and basically, nothing is similar to the ones we usually have. Instead, the clear broth is characterized by its distinct herbal tastes.

Similar to most Bak Ku Teh stalls, Shoon Huat offers free top-ups of soups. You can also choose to add ingredients such as fish maw and tau kee into your soup.

Read: 10 Cafes in Johor Bahru You Must Visit

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

One of the perks of being on a holiday is experiencing the different cultures and trying local foods offered by the country/ city. And street food is something that always gets us all excited.

If you ever find yourself in Johor Bahru – a land where a truckload of delicious street food and shopping haven awaits - here are 10 Amazing Malaysian Street Food that you should try.

#1 APOM BALIK

Apom Balik is essentially sticky rice flour pancakes with peanut shavings and sweetened corn sandwiched in between. Relish the sweet, chewy and crispy combination that will leave you wanting more.

These goodies are typically RM1 for two.

#2 SQUID ON STICKS

These squids found on the streets of Malaysia are hard to beat. Have them BBQ-ed or deep fried. While deep fried anything is great, we are more inclined towards the BBQ version that is brushed with special chilli sauce.

And guess what? It is just RM8 for a huge squid!

#3 CHEE CHEONG FUN

Chee Cheong Fun, or rice rolls, can be found at almost every dim sum restaurant or eatery in Singapore, but these ones from Malaysia boasts a smooth springy texture that you will not stop dreaming about.

Drenched in your choice or curry, black or red sauce, they are usually priced at RM5 per portion.

#4 CHWEE KUEH

Alas, another traditional delight! For the uninitiated, Chwee Kueh is a steamed rice cake garnished with diced preserved radish and served with chilli, and it is super popular in both Singapore and Malaysia.

The ones sold by the streets of Johor Bahru are typically RM4 for five pieces.

#5 FRIED CARROT CAKE

In Malaysia, the steamed radish cubes are heated in a pan before being mixed with egg yolk, then fried. Bean sprouts are sometimes tossed in to add crunch to the dish. And of course, eating it with chilli makes it even better.

A plate in Johor Bahru is typically RM4.

#6 MUAH CHEE

A favourite childhood snack for many who grew up in Singapore and/ or Malaysia, Muah Chee is essentially glutinous rice dough generously coated with sugared peanut shavings. The ones here at Johor Bahru are somewhat softer and gives that melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction.

A packet costs RM3.

#7 PENANG ASSAM LAKSA

This notable dish can be found at almost every corner of Johor Bahru’s Streets. One whiff of the Assam broth and we succumbed to the bowl of goodness. A good bowl of piping hot Penang Assam Laksa sure does wonders for the soul. More prawn paste, please!

The average price is RM4 per bowl.

#8 SMELLY TOFU

We get how the pungent smell might be a turn-off for many, there are many who dig it for its odour. These smelly tofu stalls are usually easy to spot from a distance, but the distinct fermented taste is honestly more savoury than anything else.

A box of smelly tofu is typically RM4.

#9 TRADITIONAL TEOCHEW KUEH

Since Malaysia also has a strong Chinese heritage, the vendors take pride in their cultural roots by preparing traditional Teochew kuehs from scratch with the most refined methods.

The most common ones are yam cakes, and they are usually at RM5 for two.

#10 RAMLY BURGER

The Ramly Burger is a Malaysian street burger and the ingredients used to prepare this local delicacy differ across stalls throughout Malaysia. It comprises either a beef or chicken patty and is usually cooked with cabbage, chilli, ketchup, margarine, egg and soy sauce etc.

For more recommendations, read our guide to 7 Dishes To Try At Johor Bahru’s Meldrum Night Market.

We are always on the prowl for mouth-watering authentic delicacies, even if it means having to travel across the national border. If you are in search of traditional Malaysian street food and are up for a gastronomic adventure, then head over to Johor Bahru’s Meldrum Night Market.

Located just a stone’s throw away from the Causeway and JB Sentral, Meldrum Night Market is tucked away in a back alley (accessible via the main streets of Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Meldrum). Open daily from 5pm – 12am, the hidden street food paradise is a must-visit.

From Malaysia’s heritage food Apam Balik to the Hokkien hand-pulled noodles Mee Hoon Kueh, here is our guide to 7 Dishes to Try at Meldrum Night Market in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

#1 APAM BALIK PANCAKE

Apam Balik Pancakes are essentially griddle pancakes made with baking powder, eggs, flour and coconut milk. While the contents typically vary across vendors of different origins, the pancakes at Meldrum Night Market are filled with peanut granules and sweet corn.

#2 CHAR KWAY TEOW

Char Kway Teow is a popular stir-fried seafood noodle dish with several variations across Malaysia. Unlike the sweet version in Singapore, Meldrum Night Market’s rendition is a semi savoury plate of aromatic flat rice noodles cooked over high heat with de-shelled blood cockles, Chinese chives, crunchy beansprouts, eggs, fresh shrimps and both light and dark soy sauce.

#3 LAKSA

The non-viscous spicy broth of Meldrum Night Market’s laksa is slightly clear with a distinctive coconut milk aftertaste. It is served with noodles of your choice and topped with beancurd skin, fish balls and long beans, and a dollop of sambal chilli on the side.

#4 MEE HOON KUEH

The Hokkien traditional hand-pulled noodles are typically served in clear, fragrant anchovy soups and tastes exactly like the Ban Mian that most Singaporeans are used to. The key difference lies in the shape of noodles, where Mee Hoon Kueh’s are oddly shaped and not stringy.

#5 OYSTER OMELETTE

Oyster Omelette might have originated from Taiwan, but has long become a comfort food in Malaysia and other Asian countries. Potato starch is added to the egg batter to give the omelette a thicker texture, and cooked together with a generous portion of tiny succulent oysters. The skin is cooked till a golden brown crisp and its insides are delightfully fluffy.

#6 RAMLY BURGER

The Ramly Burger is a Malaysian street burger and the ingredients used to prepare this local delicacy differ across stalls throughout Malaysia. It comprises either a beef or chicken patty and is usually cooked with cabbage, chilli, ketchup, margarine, egg and soy sauce etc. We are not sure if it is intended, but the one we had at Meldrum Night Market was without an egg.

#7 WANTON MEE

Meldrum Night Market’s wanton mee is a plate of springy noodles drenched in oyster sauce, topped with sliced char siu and garnished with garlic chives. The tasty broth and silky wantons are served in a side bowl while another separate saucer holds the chopped green chilli.

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.