Batu Pahat may be just a small town in the state of Johor but it can be considered big when it comes to food. So, if you’re up for a food trip, the town is a great catch.
1. 阿顺猪杂汤
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If you happen to find your tummy grumbling while exploring the town, might as well drop by this soup house and enjoy a bowl of soup made with fish, pork, pork liver, sausage, tofu, and vegetables and accompanied by a bowl of rice and chili.
Location: 5, Jalan Temenggong, 83000 Batu, Pahat, Johor
Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm; Closed on Thursdays
Contact: 012-770 3881
2. 老字号猪肉粥
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A 66-year-old porridge stall which has been passed to the third generation since its inheritance in 1949. Despite being old, the store remains to serve the savory porridge with the taste of lean meat and other ingredients. Truly it is comfort food.
Location: Jalan Rugayah, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 5:45am – 11:00pm; Closed every 1st and 15th day of the month
Contact: 013-763 3411
3. 然销魂面
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Fire up your Batu Pahat food crawl with the spicy noodle, chai tao gue, toast, and more at 黯然销魂面!
Location: Old Bus Stand, Jalan Omar, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 5:00pm – 2:00am
Contact: 0197734088
4. Han Kee Cake Cafe (汉记面包西果屋)
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When it comes to must-have foods in Batu Pahat, Han Kee Cake & Cafe is will definitely be recommended by many locals. The shop is home to many satisfying bread and cakes which are sure to bring back your good old childhood memoirs. There are egg tarts, pandan cakes, steamed cakes, and more.
Location: 48, Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 7:30am – 10:00pm
Contact: 07-434 7562
5. Ah See Wan Tan Mee 张亚泗云吞面
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This wantan mee store founded in 1935 is well known among local residents for its noodle dish which is specially prepared by the owner himself.
Location: Jalan Jenang, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 8:30am – 9:30pm
Contact: 07-4388516
6. 大杯水 Ta Bei Shui Kopitiam Fried Cake
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Many locals may have grown up eating fried cake. In case you happen to miss the fried cake, Da Bei Shui can let you walk down memory lane with its delight! Whether you like thin or thick slices of fried cake, it’s a problem because you have either at this store.
Location: 2, Jalan Penjaja 3, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 4:30pm
Contact: 012-7320369
7. 大杯水 Ta Bei Shui Kopitiam Duck Meat Noodle
After satisfying your tummy with fried cake, it would be better to have a taste of their savory duck meat noodle.
Location: Jalan Penjaja 3, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – sold out
Contact: 016-791 0503
8. 水 记 炖 品 SweeKee
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Warm your tummy a wide variety of tonic soups like black chicken, kampung chicken, frog, pork ribs, and turtle offered in 水 记 炖 品 SweeKee!
Location: 70, Jalan Abu Bakar, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 10:00pm
Contact: 07-432 9351
9. Kedai Makan Soon Lai
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A restaurant which is Diagonally located across the 103-year-old Thean Hou temple is where you can delight your palate with the best kuey chap.
Location: 6-C, Jalan Fatimah, Batu Pahat, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Contact: 012-7559400
10. Atan Goreng Pisang
Whether you want to eat the best and authentic goreng pisang and mee goreng, Atan Goreng Pisang stall is a must-go place when you are in Batu Pahat.
Location: Jalan Kenangan Kampung Bahagia 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Contact: 013-7828622
