Since Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (T.U.T.A.) is a Chinese-dominated region, it is no wonder that this place is also one of the places in JB where lots of good food can be found and tasted. We’ve already featured different places in Johor Bahru bearing their must-try food and eateries, this time join us as we show you the sought-after food in T.U.T.A.!
1.Fish Ball Noodles @ Restoran Lai Kee
Hop into Restoran Lai Kee for a hot bowl of your favourite fish ball noodles. Since this restaurant is always flocked by crowd, don’t be surprised if you find a long queue. Afterall, their delightful dishes are all worth waiting for.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 90, Jalan Pahlawan 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 7:00AM – 4:30PM
2.Wanton Noodle @ Restoran Uncle Koh
Wanton noodles is one of the famous food in Johor Bahru. Who would resist a very tasty noodles, anyway? Uncle Koh’s homemade wanton noodle taste not only good but the best! If you haven’t tried this yet, experience it now and to satisfy your cravings!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 106, Jalan Pahlawan 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Thurs-Tues, 7:00AM – 4:00PM; Sun, 7:00AM – 5:00PM
3.Yong Tou Fou
Who loves tou fou? If you do, prepare yourself for a tou fou overdose at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, for it offers you a wide range of tou fou selection. There are stuffed mushrooms, stuffed peppers, stuffed bitter gourd, stuffed tofu, stuffed eggs, pork balls, fish cakes, stuffed okra and so on. Experience unique taste of homemade fished stuffed with a combination of different ingredients.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 84, Jalan Pahlawan 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 7:00AM – 4;30PM
4.Hokkien Mee
Craving for Hokkien Mee? Well, try walking around T.U.T.A. and you’ll surely find a food stall that sells tempting and delicious hokkien mee! This dish is really fantastic for it is cooked using the traditional way of cooking.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 47, Jalan Pendekar 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
5.Fried Rice Cakes @ Restoran Wah Cai
For cake lovers out there, try hopping into Restoran Wah Cai and grab a piece or two of their deep fried cakes! They have three kinds of delicious fried rice cakes: fried banana cakes, fried sweet potato cakes and the most popular fried durian cakes!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 86, Jalan Pahlawan 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] Thurs-Tues, 10:00AM – 5:00PM; Sun, 7:00AM – 5:00PM
6.Chicken Feet Noodles @ Gerai Makanan Kokki
You’ll surely find chicken feet noodles of Gerai Makanan Kokki very delightful for it is enriched with herbs and spices that makes it taste superbly delicious. Chicken and chicken legs that are being used as main ingredients are just perfectly boiled. As for the noodles, it is thin and has an added vegetables. You’ll definitely burp after savouring a bowl of it!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] Jalan Tun Teja, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
7.Spicy Chicken
Do you like spicy food? Well, that’s great! Try the spicy chicken at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah which makes a very appetizing dish! If you are not a fan of spicy dishes yet want to try this one, just be reminded and prepare yourself for this will surely spice up your mouth!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] Jalan Perkasa 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 7:00PM – 5:30AM; Closed on Tuesdays
8.Traditional Cake @ Xiangrong Bakery
Xiangrong Bakery is said to be the old cake shop in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah. It is where you can taste traditional cakes. Aside from that, they are also selling Shanghai mooncake, five-jen mooncake, Sambal spicy coconut bars and Portuguese egg tart! Grab one at their store now!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] Blk 20, Jalan Perdekar 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai, JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 8:00AM – 6:00PM; Closed on Wednesdays
9.Chicken Rice @ Seng Kee Restaurant
Visit Restoran Seng Kee for a plate or two of your favourite chicken rice! This restaurant serves a little Cantonese style dishes and specializes in serving a mouthwatering chicken rice! Eat heartily at this eatery!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 2, Jalan Nakhoda 7, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai, JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 9:00AM – 9:00PM
10.Fuzhou Traditional Cuisine
Fuzhou traditional cuisine is very rare theses days. Bt did you know that you can still experience traditional food in JB? Yes! There is a store located in Jalan Pendekar which sells baked cakes made with light Fuzhou.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 129, Jalan Pendekar 2, Taman Skudai Baru, 81300 JB
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 7:30AM – noon while supplies last
11.Duck Dish
Are you fond of duck meat? If yes, then you must visit 822 Super Duck King at Taman Ungk Tun Aminah and have a plate of their tantalizing duck dish! For you to have a hint on this delight, it is juicy and chewy. Don’t miss to try this one!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 36, Jalan Nakhoda 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 7:30AM – 7:00PM; Closed on Thursdays
12.Delicious Meat Dishes @ Restoran Ho Ho
For a range of delicious meat dishes, you must go to Restoran Ho Ho. This store opens at 9:00AM and after a couple of hours, all meat will be sold out. So, if you are planning to dine here, make sure to be an early bird.
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 77, Jalan Bentara 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai, JB
13.Desserts and Refreshments @ Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman
Looking for a dessert and refreshment spot where you can all gather your gals and spend time together? You should head down to Kedai Makanan Dan Minuman! Savour all the dimsum that you like and quench your thirst with their really refreshing drinks!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] Jalan Nakhoda 7, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
14.Bitter Melon Soup @ Jia Jia Le
For those who love sipping bitter melon soup, visit Jia Jia Le and have a bowl of it! Bitter melon soup in Johor Bahru has already 20 years of history. So if you were to visit the city, don’t miss to try this one!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 123 & 125, Jalan Pendekar 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 8:30AM – 9:30PM
15.Japanese food @ Meals on Wheels
Don’t worry if you find yourself hungry late at night, for there is a Meals on Wheels that sells Japanese food! They sell noodles and barbecue: salmon, chicken, pork and so on. As for the noodles, it is smooth and very tasty, for sure, you’ll gonna love it!
[wp-svg-icons icon=”home” wrap=”i”] 85, Jalan Bentara 20, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (The Toast front)
[wp-svg-icons icon=”clock” wrap=”i”] 8:30PM – while supplies last
Johor Bahru’s biggest night market
When we talk about delicious food, Johor Bahru’s biggest night market would not missed out. Make your mouth water with the food that you can find and taste here, such as, tofu, soy milk, fried durian, turnips cakes, Nyonya cakes, and even Pizza! Every Saturday night, this place is always flocked by a huge crowd. You know the reasons why.
