If you want to enjoy the tranquil and slow-paced life in the village, this small town on the east coast of Johor not only does offer a picturesque and pristine fishing village but good food too. As a matter of fact, here’s a list of to-die-for food in Mersing that you should not miss!
1. 茗芳园（kopi Tak)
This traditional coffee shop is famous for both local and foreign for its finest condensed milk brewed coffee and milk tea. In addition, Kopit Tak is also a must-go for their rice Siam and Nasi Lemak.
Location: 3, Jalan Jamaluang, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 6:00pm (Unscheduled break)
2. Loke Tien Yuen乐天圆Mersing
This century-year-old Cantonese restaurant in Mersing brags about truly mouthwatering dishes made from fresh seafood. If you want to enjoy this, might as well book a reservation in advance.
Location: 55, Jalan Abu Bakar, Mersing Kechil, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 12:30pm – 2:30pm; 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Contact: 07-7991639
3. 新村面包厂
Though this bakery, hidden near the traffic circle in Mersing, looks ordinary it is one of the food shops you should not miss! If you want to taste delicious freshly-baked bread, the store starts to sell at 2:30pm.
Location: Jalan Ismail, Taman Mersing Kechil
Hours: 2:30pm (starts to sell bread)
4. Nasi Dagang Mak Yah Mersing
If you’re a lover of Nasi Dagang, the Malaysian dish made of steamed rice with coconut milk, fish curry, and other ingredients, then be sure to have a lot of patience as customers start to queue at 10 am every day.
Location: Bandar Tepian Sungai, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 7:30am – until sold out
5. Mersing Seafood Restaurant (乐园海鲜酒家)
A stall famous for its appetizing salted egg-filled sudong, which needs to be booked first so you can enjoy it.
Location: 56, Jalan Ismail, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 3:00pm, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: 07-799 2550
6. Satay Teluk Iskandar
Your visit to Mersing will never be complete without trying this superbly delicious satay! The meat is particularly fragrant and has a tender taste.
Location: Kampung Paya Tinggal, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 5:00pm – 10:00pm; Closed on Monday
Contact: 0197670853
7. 丽丰西菓饮冰室
This coffee shop is ideal for those who want to enjoy a traditional breakfast with toast, coffee, and raw eggs on the table.
Location: 17, Jalan Sulaiman, 86800 Mersing
8. Brother Joe Ikan Bakar & Seafood
As for those who like seafood, this restaurant is truly must-try! What makes the dishes in this restaurant even more worth it is by incorporating a special chili sauce in the dishes.
Location: Gerai No. 2, Kampung Sri Lalang Laut, 86800 Mersing, Johor
Hours: 2:30pm – 12:30am