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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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