20 All-Time Favorites in Tangkak!

Known to be as the “Fabric Town” or “Syurga Kain”, Tangkak is also a well known major entry point to the highest mountain in Johor! Did you know that this place also a haven of lip-smacking dishes?

1. 东甲肥仔牛腩面 Restoran Do Do Do

 

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This is everyone’s favorite beef noodle in Tangkak! The soup base is cooked with 9 kinds of herbs for 8 hours! No wonder why their beef noodle is bursting with succulent flavors!

Location: No. 90 & 91, Jalan Teknologi 1, Taman Perindustrian Tangkak, 84900 Tangkak, Ledang, Johor

Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)

2. 东甲牛腩面

 

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You should also not also miss this another popular beef noodle in Tangkak! The beef is juicy and full of flavors too!

Location: No. 20, Jalan Solok, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

3. 东甲秋记面饭店

 

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东甲秋记面饭店 is a classic restaurant in Tangkak with 70 years of history! Some of their finger-licking best sellers include roasted pork, wonton noodles, and roasted chicken!

Location: No 133, Jalan Muar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)

4. 兴兴面档

 

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If you’re a fan of smooth and gooey noodles with luscious beef toppings, better hop on at this store! Locals love to start their day with a bowl or two of this tempting meal!

Location: Lot 283, Jalan Muar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

5. 东甲鸡骨面

 

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This chicken noodle is loved by many! It is made from homemade noodles thicker than the usual wonton noodles then cooked together with chicken broth and juicy chicken chops!

Location: 190, Jalan Hassan, Taman Sentosa, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 12 PM – 4 PM (Closed on Sundays)

6. 食得福東炎茶餐室

 

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Does your typical tom yum can’t satisfy your thirst for spicy? This one will surely give you a boost!

Location: Jalan Muar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

7. 国华鸡饭

 

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东甲鸡骨面 is a hidden store in Tangkak with must-try chicken rice! It is a steamed chicken but unlike those mainstream chicken rice, this one is made with special secret oil!

Location: 213-B, Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 7 AM – 3 PM

Contact Number: 06 978 3511

8. 东甲家家肉骨茶

 

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This store is known in Tangkak for their 28-year-old Bak Kut Teh family recipe! Every day the owner wakes up 3 in the morning just to prepare this recipe cooked using Chinese herbs!

Location: 38, Jalan Kemajuan Off Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 019-620 2626

9. 东成茶餐室

 

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In addition to their nummy chicken rice, this store is also a must-visit for their signature buns!

Location: Jalan Muar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

10. Restoran Chin Tze Tao Cheese

Get your snack here! They sell renowned da bao and dim sum!

Location: No. 37, Jalan Kemajuan Off Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 7 AM – 3 PM

11. 邮局边椰浆饭

 

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Enjoy this delicious and budget-friendly Nasi Lemak! Each stick is available for just RM1!

Location: Jalan Payamas, Taman Sentosa, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

12. 和美饼家

 

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An old bakery founded in 1962, where you can find and taste bean cakes that are on its third generation! Yes, that old! Come here, taste a few delights and take home some bean cakes for your family and friends.

Location: 10, Jalan Solok, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Mondays)

13. Kedai Cendol Dan Makanan Ringan Esgoa

 

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After a long tiring day, a bowl of cold and sweet cendol is truly rewarding!

Location: Kampung Padang Lalang, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 12 PM – 7 PM (Closed every Thursdays)

14. Hanie Satay

 

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Since evening is the best time to eat barbecue, check out these aromatic and tender satay dishes!

Location: Jalan Muar, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 5 PM – 9 PM (Closed on Thursdays)

15. 東甲炒粿

This store has acquired a number of satisfied customers because of their must-try stir-fried signature dish!

Location: Jalan Solok, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Contact Number: 013-373 2875

16. SSC Coffee SHOP

SSC Coffee Shop is the No. 1 coffee shop among the locals! They served mains like garlic pasta, salted egg croissants, and more!

Location: 1, Jalan Hospital, Taman Tangkak Jaya, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 1 PM – 10:30 PM

Contact Number: 017-338 8369

17. TANGKAK Kopitiam & 东甲咖啡店

 

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Aside from selling traditional Kopitiam favorites, this store also cooks delicious toasts and Western foods!

Location: No. 12 & 13, Ground Floor, Pusat Perniagaan Padang Lalang, Jalan Hospital, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 11 AM – 12 AM

Contact Number: 06-978 5115

18. 香园海鲜餐馆

 

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Luscious dishes made with fresh various seafood and friendly staffs, surely you’ll love this place!

Location: No. 7, Ground Floor, Jalan Suria, Suria Commercial Centre, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 4 PM – 12 AM (Closed on Sundays)

Contact Number: 011-1758 9087

 

19. 东甲海林亚参鱼

This fish dish is very popular! Many just can’t get enough of its sweet and sour juicy taste!

Location: 45, Jalan Kemajuan Off Jalan Payamas, Ledang, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Business Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)

Contact Number: 017-745 3368

20. 东甲金山榴莲

Love durian? Get premium and high-quality durian here! But first, be sure to contact the place before visiting to make sure that its durian season already!

Location: Lc 439, Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor

Contact Number: 012-659 1899