Aside from Nasi Lemak, Asam Laksa, Char Kway Teow, and so on… another popular dish that is commonly found in Malaysia is Popiah. It is a type of fresh spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables, and more.
In case you are looking for the best-tasting popiah in Johor Bahru, here’s a list of stores for you!
1. 三婶薄饼popiah
A mobile food stall selling a variety of delicious food, including popiah. The good thing about this stall is everything is handmade — from the pancake noodles to the hot and delicious vegetables.
Locations:
Monday – Taman Perling Pasar Malam
Tuesday – Taman Jaya Pasar Malam
Thursday – Taman Impian Emas Pasar Malam
Friday – Taman Universiti Pasar Malam
Hours: 4:30pm until the end of sale
2. SisterS Crispy Popiah – SisterS Kitchen
Just recently, SisterS Crispy Popiah opened a new branch in Mid Valley Southkey, so if you happen to be in or around the area, don’t miss to give their popiah a try!
Branches: https://bit.ly/2UVyUzi
3. Little Vietnam Restaurant & Cafe
At Little Vietnam Restaurant & Cafe, you can get to enjoy a truly mouthwatering spring roll made of bean sprouts, vermicelli, shrimp, and shallots and paired with sweet and chili sauce.
Location: 20, Jalan Sutera 2, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
4. 陈记薄饼 – 彩虹Pasar Malam
Aside from selling crepes, this stall at Rainbow Garden Night Market offers popiah made of cucumber silk, radish silk, bean sprouts, peanuts, and more.
Location: Taman Pelangi (Rainbow Garden) Night Market
Hours: 5:00pm until the end of the sale
5. Little Red 小红帽亲子餐厅
Little Red 小红帽亲子餐厅 isn’t just a place to eat sumptuous pieces of popiah for this can also be an ideal spot to enjoy a day out with your loved ones on the weekends — given that there is a small playground for kids on the second floor.
Location: 85, Jalan Tanjong 1, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:00am – 9:30pm; Sat-Sun, 11:00am – 8:00pm
6. 阿福街后巷薄饼
One of the oldest stalls in Johor Bahru selling traditional crepes.
Location: Behind the Hong Leong Bank, the entire back lane is selling food.
Hours: 5:00pm – close to midnight
7. 二代创新日式薄饼
This store allows you to enjoy popiah blended with a Japanese twist! Instead of using the traditional white wrapper, the store uses nori for wrapping a variety of ingredients.
Location: Jalan Dedap 11, Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
8. Luckyboy Poh Piah
Among the variety of food stalls in Johor Bahru Food Center is Luckyboy Poh Piah which specializes in one of the Malaysians’ favorites — popiah!
Location: 22, Jalan Dedap 22, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Hours: 6:00pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Tuesdays
9. Chimmy Chummy
The popiah served at this stall in Taman Pelangi is made of shrimp, lettuce and other sumptuous ingredients wrapped in a glutinous rice wrapper.
Location: Plaza Mentari, Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
10. Simply Popiah
Contrary to the name, Simply Popiah offers special popiah made of radish, cucumber, peanuts, crispy onions, and other delectable ingredients.
Location: Tesco Seri Alam / Tesco Tebrau City
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm