When you’re strolling around an East meets West street or a place flooded with time-traveling restos from the past adjacent to new establishments, chances are you’re in for an epic trip in Old Street! This very famous place in Johor Bahru is rich with stories waiting to unfold and food ranging from ancient to contemporary!
Cunning coffee shops
1. Restoran Hua Mui
For special Halal Chinese cuisine, just drop by at this old cafe. Though it may look relatively humble, is always crowded every day especially during the morning so better to swing by early!
Located: 131, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
Contact Number: 07-224 7364
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RestoranHuaMui
2. Kin Wah Kedai Makan
Kin Wah Kedai Makan is one of the most popular coffee shops in JB selling a variety of traditional food like toast, mee siam and pig offal soup.
Location: 13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
3. Restoran Sang Heng
This is most people’s choice for breakfast! However, the previous owner already passes his legacy to his offspring. Can they keep up with the traditional taste of their meals? Get your breakfast today to find out!
Location: 7, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 7 AM – 1 PM (Closed on Saturdays)
Food
4. August Cafe
August Cafe lets you enjoy a pleasant afternoon with your loved ones! It’s relaxing ambiance made more pampering with their delicious meals!
Location: 36, (Lot 1753) Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Contact Number: 013-322 0103
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/augustcafejb/
5. Let’s Eat Restaurant Old Street
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This white gorgeous white building houses local cuisine and drinks! From its look down to menu is touched with Malaysian culture and architecture!
Location: 56, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Contact Number: 07-220 0530
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LetsEatOldStreet/
6. EHHE Art Cafe
The unique feature of this cafe is their five in one meal! It’s a collection of 5 national dishes served in one plate! The restaurant itself will make you feel like walking down memory lane as it displays vinyl records, antiques, and local dramas!
Location: 1, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
7. IT ROO Cafe the best chicken chop
IT Roo Cafe is known to have the best chicken chop in the city! Always everyone knows the delicate soft texture of their juicy chicken topped with black pepper or mushroom sauce!
Location: 17, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Contact Number: 07-222 7780
8. Burger Byte
This resto serves delicious Halal food like a luscious beef burger! It’s a thick burger with beefy patty oozing with flavors!
Location: Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 5 PM – 1 AM
Contact Number: 014-617 1695
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Burgerbyte-Johor-Bahru-817652724925275/
9. Bev C’afe
Bev C Cafe is a two-story restaurant. The first floor sells clothes while the second floor is dedicated to cooking luscious meals for hungry peeps! Swinging by in here is like hitting two birds with one stone, you shop and will get home full!
Location: 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Contact Number: 016-725 3530
10. Mariners Cafe
Mariners is a retro-style cafe with traditional furniture that serves lip-smacking specialties with the Instagram-worthy presentation!
Location: 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 12:00PM – 12:00AM
Contact Number: 013-778 9077
11. 节令鼓 Drums Cafe
Who would have thought that there’s a cafe inspired with Festival Drums in Old Street?! Feel it’s excitement while eating pasta and desserts!
Location: 39, Jalan Ibrahim, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 11 AM – 10 PM
Contact Number: 07-220 0955
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/24FestiveDrumsCafe/
12. Flowers in the Window
Flowers in the Window is a garden-style restaurant with tasty meals but also beautiful flowers and plants carefully designed all over the vicinity!
Location: 9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM
Contact Number: 07-222 7489
13. Coffee Valley
Coffee Valley has an exquisite taste for desserts providing elegance on every plate just like their signature Croque Monsieur Waffle and 4 Seasons Big Waffle that comes with matcha, strawberry, banana, and chocolate!
Location: 12, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
Contact Number: 07-295 6109
14. The Replacement
The Replacement is a comfortable Nordic style cafe that serves delicious Churros and other satisfying brunches!
Location: 33, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 10AM – 10:30PM (Monday – Friday) / 9AM – 12AM (Friday – Sunday)
Contact Number: 012-547 7885
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thereplcementlodgeandkitchen/
15. Amphawa Boat Noodle
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As its name suggests, this store specializes in serving authentic Aphawa style boat noodles perfect to match with their refreshing Thai milk tea!
Location: 40, Jalan Ibrahim, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 11:30AM – 10:30PM (Sunday – Thursday) / 11:30AM – 12:00AM (星期五-六)
Contact Number: 07-220 0060
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmphawaBoatNoodle
Desserts
16. Chaiwalla & Co. Honest Tea
One of the best container cafes where you can enjoy delightful Thai milk tea!
Location: 36, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 11:00AM – 12:00AM
Contact Number: 017-622 4536
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chaiwalla.co/
17. Sangkaya
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Sangkaya offers the only coconut ice cream you can find in JB! You can taste the creaminess of the coconut on every scoop!
Location: 14, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 12PM – 11PM (Sunday – Friday) / 12PM – 12AM (Friday – Saturday)
Contact Number: 013-588 2218
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sangkaya.jalandhoby/
18. TIP, The Ice-Cream Project
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This ice cream store serves gravity-defying ice cream with liquid nitrogen to add smoke effects! Their signature Brownie & Cream is highly in-demand to youngsters!
Location: 31, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 3PM – 10PM (Monday – Friday) / 3PM – 12AM (Saturday) / 1PM – 12AM (Sunday)
Contact Number: 07-221 0039
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tipdonttilt/
19. KONE
Kone is known for its smooth soft-serve in French Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Japanese Matcha, and Nova Yogurt!
