During ancient times, porridge has been the first choice when it comes to healthy and delicious food. And since Johor Bahru is known as Little Shantou, due to the many Teochew people living in the city, it is not surprising that porridge has become a staple food for many people.
If you’re one of those people who love eating porridge, here are some of the food spots where you can enjoy it in different tastes!
1. Restoran Jingle Bell Johor Jaya (金谷铃巴生肉骨茶)
This store sells all kinds of porridge. So, whether you’re craving for pork porridge, chicken porridge, seafood porridge, scallop porridge, or whatever porridge you like, you can choose from more than 20 flavors!
Location: Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:30am – 9:00pm
2. 潮粥府 Teochew Congee
Tired of eating the usual egg porridge? If yes, then delight your taste buds by trying the sweet crab porridge! The porridge is made with crab, scallop, clam, and minced meat. In addition to crab porridge, there is also catfish porridge you should try.
Location: Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 6:00pm – 5:00am
3. Bubur No 1 Sentosa, JB
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This stall is a very famous Malay porridge store in Sentosa that is often full of diners, especially during the evening. The porridge comes with side dishes such as egg dishes and dried fish.
Location: 91, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 6:00am – 12:00mn; Closed on Mondays
4. 柔佛粥
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An old eight-in-one food center in Johor Jaya Ros Merah that sells mouthwateringly delicious porridge, with a price ranging from RM5. The hot white porridge is covered with vibrant and fragrant ingredients like preserved eggs, peanuts, salted eggs, fritters, cabbage, and etc.
Location: 31, Jalan Ros Merah 2/2, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 7:00am – 1:30pm; Closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 014-9679791
5. 吃又来潮州粥 Come & Eat Restaurant
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Come & Eat Restaurant is a 55-year-old store serving porridges and various Chaozhou side dishes like braised egg, roasted duck, braised tofu, salted egg, and more. Every Thursday, you can get to experience the delicious sweet and tender taste of Asam fish.
Location: 34-2-A, Jalan Stulang Darat, 80300 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 4:00pm – 8:00pm; Closed on Mondays
6. 马登瓦煲海鲜鱼粥 Matang Seafood
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As the name suggests, this store allows the customers to enjoy a porridge made of fresh and delectable seafood ingredients like fish, crabs, shrimps, octopus, scallops, clam, and other seafood.
Location: 91, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
7. 家家乐香港粥
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This store’s porridge is made from fresh pork, scallops, cuttlefish, and other ingredients. Aside from these, you can get to choose your preferred ingredients such as preserved eggs, lean meat, fritters, and more.
Location: 71, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 6:00am – 8:00pm; Closed on Mondays
8. 满地好咖啡店
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满地好咖啡店 is one of the must-eat porridges in Johor Bahru. Here you can enjoy a bowl of hot porridge with ingredients such as pork liver, sprinkled with pepper and soy sauce and other spices. You can also opt to add eggs for a more delicious taste.
Location: Jalan Harimau, Taman Abad, 80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm
9. 新友記茶餐室 Restaurant Sun Yau Kee
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If you love Cantonese porridge, don’t miss to visit 新友記茶餐室 Restaurant Sun Yau Kee and try its warm and delicious porridge.
Location: Jalan Harimau 9, Taman Century, 80400 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 4:30pm – 10:30pm; Closed on Mondays