Kota Tinggi is an ideal place to unwind and relax for the weekend because of the beautiful natural scenery and its distance from the noise of the city! And on every weekend trip, a ‘food trip’ is always present! That is why this list helps gives you a guide on what are the foods you should not miss in Kota Tinggi!
1. Okid Kopitiam
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The shop specializes in serving traditional breakfast. It has an old-fashioned tables and chairs that give the place an ancient atmosphere. They serve authentic, traditional Malaysian breakfast. Among there, dishes are Hainan toast, curry noodles, eggs, and the drink that will never be missing in our breakfast table, coffee! One great way to start your day is to eat delicious and healthy food!
Location: 43, Jalan Tambatan, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Business Hours: 6:30am – 5:30pm; Closed on Sundays
2. 龙凤餐室
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Another place where you can enjoy a great breakfast is at 龙凤餐室. Here, they serve salted egg yolk sandbag which is famous to people of Kota Tinggi! One bite and the rich and thick filling from the inside will be revealed! Very mouth-watering!
Location: 23 Jalan Berlian Utama 1, Taman Daiman Jaya, 81900 Kota Tinggi
Contact No.: 016-7400909
3. 亚汕粿条仔
Hidden in Kota food center is 亚汕粿条仔, which serves many local cuisines! Tasty, rich, and flavorful dishes are served and you should not miss them!
Location: Jalan Jaafar, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
4. Kedai Mee Rebus Mak Long
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From the name of the restaurant itself, Kedai Mee Rebus Mak Long is serving delicious mee rebus, which is full of ingredients and has a sweet and sour taste! Also, there fried chicken with rice is also worth a try!
Location: Jalan Kampung Tembioh, Kota Tinggi, Johor
5. Kiang Kee Bak Kut Teh
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The all-time favorite of many people of Johor is bak kut teh! And the bak kut teh of Kiang Kee Bak Kut Teh is in fact visited by people from other places! The meat is tender and smooth but not smelly, and the soup is rich and aromatic! Every pot is served with generosity!
Location: Batu 8, Jalan Mawai, Kota Tinggi, Johor
Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm; Closed on Mondays
6. Yap Fong Noodle House
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This store has been in business for three generations now, it is one of the oldest in Kota Tinggi! Since then, they are serving delicious wonton noodles is in fact homemade and served with meaty toppings and special sauce! It is worth a try!
Location: 14, Jalan Besar, Pusat Perdagangan Kota Tinggi, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Business Hours: 11:00am – 5:00pm; Closed on Sundays
7. Tadpole cafe 小蝌蚪西歺厅
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Tadpole Cafe serves some of our favorite Western food! They have cookies, cakes, pasta, and many more! But what makes it special is that you can hold events here such as birthday parties, family gatherings, company parties, and so on. Rest assured the people who come will not be disappointed!
Location: No. 146 & 148, Jalan Mempelam, Taman Kota Jaya, Johor, 81900
Business Hours: 12:00pm – 11:00pm Closed on Wednesdays
8. 翡翠园海鲜酒家 / Jade Garden Seafood Corner
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Hey there, seafood lovers! You’ll surely find this place like heaven because of the variety of seafood dishes they have in store for you! Their signature dish, Lobster in Superior Broth, captivated many of their customers making them come back here. Aside from its freshness, the lobster is really meaty and juicy. And the soup complements well with it!
Location: 54, Jalan Kerisi, Sungai Rengit 81620 Pengerang, Johor
Business Hours: 11:00am-10:30pm
9. 生乐海鲜楼
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Another utopia for seafood lovers is 生乐海鲜楼, especially if you love crabs and shrimps! The sweet and spicy taste of their chili crab fights perfectly in your tongue!
It’s worth a try!
Location: 58, Jalan Belanak, Teluk Sengat, 81490 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Business Hours: 11:30am-10:00pm
10. 明香肉骨茶
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Bak kut teh is loved by many, but the ones from 明香肉骨茶 are loved by many old people! You can smell the aroma of herbs and spices in every bowl! Aside from the usual flavors of bak kut teh, there are also hidden dishes available here that old people order. You can try, too!
Location: 26, Jalan Jaya 1,Pekan Kota Tinggi, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Business Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm