Tampoi is a town in Johor Bahru District that has light industry factories. It also houses numerous food stalls, eateries, cafes, and restaurants. You can consider yourself lucky if you’re a foodie and happened to be living in Tampoi, cause you’ll find succulent food here that can fill your tummy and satisfy your cravings!
1. 巴東咖喱 Nasi Padang Tampoi
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If you don’t know what to eat for lunch, you better head over this eatery and try their lip-smacking dishes like Padang beef rendang, homemade sambal chili, curried vegetables, Rendang Lembu, and more.
Location: 86-H, Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Tampoi, 81200, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
2. 淡杯炒粿
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Fried rice cake is being served in Tampoi for 40 years now. It has two flavors: the black fried rice cake and the white one. This meal is so delicious, no wonder it is sold out quickly every day.
Location: Jalan Dato Toh Ah Boon, Tampoi, Jb Johor
Business Hours: 7 AM – 10 AM (Closed on Mondays)
3. Tampoi laksa 淡杯辣沙
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Many people usually come to this place for their famous laksa, rojak, and of course, their fresh and savory siham! They don’t use extra seasonings in cooking siham cockles so you can really taste the freshness and juiciness of it!
Location: 17, Jalan Dato Muthutambi, 81200 Tampoi, Johor
Business Hours: 5 PM – 11:30 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
4. 兴福肉骨茶 Kedai Bak Kut Teh Hin Hock
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A local Malaysian Chinese cuisine that offers yummy Bak Kut Teh in herbal soup and freshly steamed fish. By just looking at the picture and smelling the soup, your mouth will water. They also serve pork trotters with vinegar, bean curd with minced meat and vegetables.
Location: 74, Jalan Dato Toh Ah Boon, 81200 Tampoi, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
5. 香格里拉 淡杯辣沙 Tampoi Laksa Shangri La
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Locals surely know this restaurant because of their famous laksa. For many years, this place is filled with the mouthwatering fragrance of their delicious laksa. Each bowl may look like an ordinary laksa but wait until you taste it, and you will surely know the difference! And as this restaurant says, “Join those who are enthralled by Shangri La Laksa – you must not miss its magic.”
Location: 95, Jalan Pendekar 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai Johor
Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
6. 淡杯阿b全蛋云吞面
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淡杯阿B全蛋云吞面 will be your taste buds’ best friend if you love wonton noodles. This eatery can be found inside Restoran Lee Soon and has been serving yummy wonton noodles for 20 years. Their golden egg noodles were set in a traditional white and red char siew slices topped with freshly chopped scallions. You can opt for white 白 (cooking oil and lard) and black 黑 (cooking oil, lard, and dark soy sauce). Yummy!
Location: 34, Jalan Dato Muthuthambi, 81200 Tampoi, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays)
7. Nasi Kukus Gulai Kawah D’cempaka
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Location: 11, Jalan Persiaran Teratai, Medan Selara Taman Cempaka, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM (Closed every Monday of the first and fourth week of the month)
8. UNCLE LOH 槟城虾面 淡杯专卖店
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Whether you like a noodle with soup or the dried one, Uncle Loh Penang Shrimp Noodle Cup won’t disappoint your taste buds.
9. Restoran Agneey’s Cuisine
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Restoran Agneey’s Cuisine is a must-visit Indian restaurant which is famous for its appetizing Indian curry dishes. Come and try their delicious Masala chicken, nasi biryani, cheese naan, and more.
Location: 33, Jalan Titiwangsa 3/3, Taman Tampoi Indah, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
10. Cupchai Cafe & Resto
An attractive container cafe that offers great food and a lovely place. You ought to try their Kacang Pool, the well-known Kacang Pool in town, Ice Kacang, Roti Titab, and other dishes plus refreshing drinks. You won’t regret visiting this cafe, trust me.
Location: 83 Jalan Tampoi, 81200 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 1 AM – 11:00 PM
