Did you know that Jalan Wong Ah Fook which is the busiest street in Johor was named after the person who founded it? According to Wikipedia, it was named after Wong Ah Fook, a Chinese man who came to Singapore in 1854, and founded the town of Johor Bahru in 1855. The word “Jalan” is a malay word for road.
So basically, it a road of Wong Ah Fook. And since we know that Jalan Wong Ah Fook is the busiest among the streets in Johor, it is no wonder that there are lot of people who pass by as there are also a wide variety of food that can be seen and tasted along.
If you haven’t been in this street or if you are looking for a place where you can satisfy your tummy, let us be your guide in finding some delicious but cheap food stalls.
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image credit: Hiap Joo Bakery / Facebook
Hiap Joo Bakery and Biscuit Factory is one of the oldest and well-known traditional bakeries in Johor Bahru. It offers a good and refreshing breads; their bestselling is the banana cake. So, if you are after their banana cake, you better watch out or else you’ll run out of your favourite.
Price starts at a very reasonable price of RM3.50.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 13 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sat, 7:00AM – 6:00PM; Sun, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] +60 7-223 1703
2.Restoran Kin Wah Coffee Shop
image credit: Kin Wah Coffee Shop / Facebook
image credit: Kin Wah Coffee Shop / Facebook
If you like to experience a traditional breakfast, then come into Restoran Kin Wah and pig out on their delightful servings of heavy breakfast meal. Your nerves will surely be awaken by the drinking a cup of aromatic coffee!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 8, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sun, 7:00AM – 12:00PM
image credit: Salahuddin Bakery / Facebook
image credit: Salahuddin Bakery
Are you a fan of traditional breads and pastries? Wandering where to eat a piece or two of it? Then wander no more, Salahuddin Bakery, an old Indian bakery that serves up old school and delectable breads! Hop into this bakery and be amazed about the wide range of bread that your eyes can see! I bet all of them taste so delicious!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 26, Jalan Dhoby, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Sat-Thurs, 8:00AM – 2:00PM; Closed on Fridays
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] +60 12-766 8380
image credit: IT Roo Café / Facebook
image credit: IT Roo Café / Facebook
IT Roo Café is one of the oldest Hainanese restaurant in Johor and proudly tags itself as serving the best chicken chop in town. So, if you are a great chicken lover, step a foot into this restaurant and experience how incredibly delicious their chicken chops and other dishes are!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 18, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sun, 10:00AM – 9:30PM
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] +60 7-556 6018
image credit: Hua Mui / Facebook
image credit: Hua Mui / Facebook
With just a 10 minute walk from Johor Bahru’s City Square and you will reach Restoran Hua Mui. This restaurant has been serving the most authentic local flavor for 70 years now. They bake every day and throughout the day and only use the finest and freshest ingredients. Their cuisine includes: pasta, rice, sandwiches and noodles. This restaurant is also Halal-certified, so no worries for our Muslim friends.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] No.131, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sun, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] 07-224-7364
image credit: Restaurant Ya Wang / Facebook
image credit: Restaurant Ya Wang / Facebook
Restaurant Ya Wang specializes in serving roasted herbal duck in Johor Bahru. It has a humble and comfy ambiance where you can delightfully eat your favorite dish. Other must-try aside from their specialty include Char Siew & Roast Pork and their Soup of the Day. So if you like to frequently visit this eatery you will have a different taste of soup per day. Yum!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 28, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sun, 8:00AM – 6:00PM
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] +60 7-224 8624
image credit: Maco Vintage Café / Facebook
image credit: Maco Vintage Café / Facebook
Wandering where to eat a traditional French pastry? Well, you should visit Maco Vintage Café! This is a perfect place for those who seek for a comfortable café for chilling out. Aside from that, you will also have a great serving of coffee and French pastry.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 14, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Sun-fri, 9:15AM – 6:30PM; Sat, 9;15Am – 9:30PM
[wp-svg-icons icon=”phone” wrap=”i”] +60 7-221 1475
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image credit: www.johorkaki.blogspot.com
Longing for kway teow soup? Go ahead and visit Ah Hua! It has been around for a couple of decades now yet the kway teow soup has still the same taste. O wonder that it is one of the most crowded eatery in Johor Bahru. Aside from kway teow soup, they also offer cooked pork liver that has a great taste too!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”location-2″ wrap=”i”] 30, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Mon-Sun, 7:30AM – 2:30PM
