If you belong to the percentage of people who have a special liking for Japanese food, good news because Johor Bahru has many hidden restaurants where you can satisfy your Japanese food cravings! Whether it’s sushi, sashimi, Japanese barbecue, skewers, and whatnot, there’s a restaurant that can meet your preferences!
1. 八幡神 Yawata-no-Kami
This restaurant in Mount Austin offers up to 16 different styles of Japanese food to choose from. As for the must-try, don’t forget one of the store’s signature dishes, the Authentic Japanese Chinese fusion Mapo Teishoku.
Location: G-02, Block A, Akademik Suite, Jalan Austin Heights Utama, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – Tue-Sun, 4:00pm; 6:00pm – 10:00pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 018-227 6861
2. Megumi 恵
Megumi 恵 is a restaurant in Mount Austin that combines Japanese and Western styles. Not only does this offers healthy and delicious meals but also provides a simple yet comfortable eating place for every customer.
Location: No. 7, Jalan Austin Heights 8/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Contact: 07-3588054
3. Jyunzen Japanese Restaurant
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Since its establishment in Johor Bahru, this restaurant has won the hearts, including the taste buds, of many. Jyunzen Japanese Restaurant boasts the squid crispy baked pizza, wherein the squid is cooked until tender and is covered with roasted and crispy pizza skin.
Location: No. 56 & 58-G, Jalan Pertama 1, Pusat Perdagangan Danga Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor Bahru
4. Nijyumaru Japanese Restaurant
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When it comes to Japanese food, this Japanese restaurant located in the area of Johor Bahru is no longer stranger. Nijyumaru Japanese Restaurant offers a range of delicious Jap foods at reasonable prices.
Taman Sutera Branch
Location: 94, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Permas Branch
Location: 24, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor
Hours: 11:300pm – 3:00pm; 5:30pm – 11:00pm
5. Hachiko Izakaya 食旨居酒屋
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As the name suggests, Hachiko Izakaya is a small shop specializing in alcohol and foods, which can also be found everywhere in Japan. Included in their list of alcoholic drinks are Japanese shochu, plum wine, beer, and more. As for the side dishes, there are grilled chicken skewers and Japanese tofu.
Location: 01-03D01-04, Jalan Harmonium 24/2, Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm
6. Yaoki Japanese Restauarant
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In case you suddenly feel the need to relax by having a glass of wine and eating some skewers after a long day from work, Yaoki Japanese Restaurant waves at you! As a matter of fact, this restaurant is not only known for its mouthwatering skewers but also a must-go when it comes to other Japanese-style foods including sashimi, sushi, cold noodles, and etc.
Location: 67A, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 12:00nn – 10:30pm; Closed on Tuesdays
7. 霧島酒藏 Kirishima Shuzou JB
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Nestled on the second floor of Crystal Crown Hotel is a restaurant that is full of Japanese vibe. You will not only be wowed by the cozy and homey atmosphere but also be satisfied with the many Japanese foods that your palate can enjoy.
Location: Crystal Crown Hotel, 117 Jalan Tebrau, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 2:30pm; 6:00pm – 10:30pm
8. Warakuya Japanese Restaurant- Johor Bahru
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If you’re longing for or wondering how it’s like to dine in one of the restaurants in Japan, this restaurant, which has two branches in JB, will let you experience that!
Permas Branch
Location: Lot 205912, Jalan Permas Utara 1, Bandar Permas Jaya 81750 Masai
Hours: 12:00nn – 11:00pm
Mount Austin Branch
Location: No. 9, Barhul’ml, Jalan Austin Heights 8/2, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 11:00am – 2:00pm; 4:00pm – 10:00pm
9. Kinsahi Japanese Restaurant
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A Japanese restaurant chain offering a range of mouthwatering, fresh food at affordable prices! One of the most recommended dishes here is the dish made with raw fish of various kinds like tuna, salmon, octopus, and fish eggs with Japanese cucumber, egg silk, mayonnaise, drizzled with sweet and chili sauce.
Aeon Tebrau Branch
Location: Lo S115, 2nd Floor, Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Centre
No. 1, Jalan Desa Tebrau, Taman Desa Tebrau 81100 Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sutera Mall Branch
Location: L2-039/040/041 Sutera Mall
No. 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjong 8/4, 81300 Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
KSL City Branch
Location: Lot LG-01, Level Lower Ground, KSL, City
No. 33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Bukit Indah Branch
Location: Lot F09, AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre
No. 8, Jalan Indah 15/2, Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
10. 上井壽司懷石 Kamii Omakase Restaurant
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This Japanese store hidden in Taman Sutera Tanjung recently launched great value lunch packages that are perfect for working people. There is a wide variety of food to choose from including rice, ramen, cold noodles, Japanese barbecue, fresh sashimi, and more, which are guaranteed to be delicious but affordable too.
Location: 7, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 3:00pm; 5:30pm – 10:00pm
11. 炭馬烧肉专门店 TANBA – Japanese BBQ
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Just in case you get tired of Korean food, this restaurant will satisfy you with Japanese-style barbecues. The good thing about this Tanba is the variety of meats to choose from including ostrich meat and venison.
Location: 31, Jalan Molek 3/20, Taman Molek, Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm
12. Furusato Japanese Restaurant
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Unlike other restaurants, Furusato Japanese Restaurant aims to bring the traditional Japanese diet by using fresh ingredients and the traditional Japanese style of cooking.
Location: 53, Jalan Kuning 2, Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 2:30pm; 6:00pm – 10:45pm
13. Kurotomon Ramen
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If you happen to be strolling in City Square, this ramen noodle restaurant is worthy to visit. Kurotomon Ramen insists on cooking ramen using fine ingredients and traditional techniques.
Location: Lot J4-19, Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Mall, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
14. 一膳 ICHI ZEN Japanese Restaurant
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With the modern atmosphere of 一膳 ICHI ZEN Japanese Restaurant, you might mistaken this for a Western restaurant. But when it comes to food, no doubt that it is a certified Japanese restaurant.
Location: Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am – 2:30pm; 6:00pm – 10:30pm; Fri-Sun, 11:30am – 10:30pm
15. Asahikawa / 8 Treasures Hotpot
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But if you’re in search of a Japanese restaurant where you can bring your other half and have romantic dinner together, Asahikawa is a great place to be! The restaurant is guaranteed to satisfied your craving with a wide range of sumptuous Japanese cuisine, most especially with their fresh sashimi ad wasabi!
Location: Persiaran Senibong, Teluk Senibong, Masai
Hours: 11:30am – 12:00mn
