As JOHORNOW celebrates its 3rd year anniversary this December 2018, netizens are encouraged to vote from 14 November to 14 December for JOHORNOW Awards 2018 for the top food, drinks and entertainment hubs in Johor Bahru!
Check out which restaurants in Johor Bahru ranked most popular when it comes to Japanese cuisine!
**Note: The following are in no particular order.**
**Photos are provided by the stores.**
1. Warakuya Japanese Restaurant- Johor Bahru
This restaurant which has various branches in Johor Bahru is regarded as one of the food places you should go to when it comes to Japanese cuisine.
Taman Pelangi
Location: 43, Jalan Kuning 2, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 11:00pm
Contact: 07-3320789
Permas Jaya
Location: Lot 205912, 1, Jalan Permas Utara, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 11:00pm
Contact: 011-15580000
Taman Mount Austin
Location: No. 9, Bahrul’ml, Jalan Austin Heights 8/2, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 11:00am – 2:00pm, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: 010-9530000
Taman Sutera Utama
Location: 2, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Hours: 11:30am – 11:00pm
Contact: 07-5545000
2. Muraii Holiday Villa Johor Bahru
A hidden gourmet restaurant in Holiday Villa that is truly worth searching for! Despite the Hong Kong-style, Muraii offers a selection of Japanese food including rainbow fruit tornado, pansy, roasted squid, sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese flavors.
Location: Ground Floor, Holiday Villa Johor Bahru, Menara Malpakat, No. 260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru
Contact: 07-277 6707
Hours: 12:00nn – 3:30pm, 5:30pm – 11:00pm
3. Kokomo Sushi Restaurant
With 8 stores in Japan, Kokomo Sushi Restaurant opened its first overseas branch in Johor Bahru, allowing Malaysians to experience the tastes of Japanese dishes!
Location: 52 & 56, Jalan Permas 10/7, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm; Sat-Sun, 11:00am – 11:00pm
4. October Japanese Cuisine
When you’re at this restaurant, you will not only enjoy Japanese foods but will also feel like you’re in Japan since the shop is adorned with cherry blossoms and lush bamboo forest. Some of the must-try dishes include salmon sushi, roasted beans, sweet potato tempura, skewers and more!
Location: 6A, Jalan Persiaran Jata Putra 1, Bandar Jaya Putra (JP Perdana) Johor Bahru
Hours: Mon-Thu, 12:00nn – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm; Fri-Sat, 12:00nn – 11:00pm
5. Sushi House 寿司屋 すしや
Indulge your taste buds with a range of freshly made sushi at this Japanese food paradise! In addition, there is also a variety of sashimi and other must-taste Japanese noshes.
Bukit Indah
Location: 22, Jalan Indah 25/16, Taman Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 3:00pm, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
IOI Mall Kulaijaya
Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
6. Shiokara Japanese Restaurant
In order to make guests feel comfortable and elegant while having a feast on their favorite Japanese grub, the restaurant uses traditional Japanese style and combines stylish and modern decor.
Whether you’re up to sushi, sashimi, or Japanese pizza, Sushi House has it!
Location: No. 28, Jalan Eko Botani 3/6, Taman Eko Botani, 79100 Iskandar Puteri
Hours: 11:30am – 2:00pm, 4:30pm – 10:00pm
7. Nijyumaru Japanese Restaurant
Fresh and delectable Japanese food? Check! Reasonable prices? Check! Sushi, sashimi or whatever Japanese delight it is, Nijyumaru serves it!
Permas Jaya
Location: 24, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Contact: 07-3889818
Taman Sutera Utama
Location: 94, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor
Hours: 12:00nn – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Contact: 12:00nn – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Contact: 07-5589818
8. Wafu Kitchen
If you’re on a tight budget but want to savor the deliciousness of Japanese cuisine, Wafu Kitchen is perfect as you can enjoy your favorite nosh at cheap prices!
Location: 38, Jalan Austin Heights 3/2, Taman Mount Austin, Johor
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:00am – 10:00pm; Sat-Sun, 10:00am – 10:00pm
9. Kinsahi Japanese Restaurant 金旭日本料理
A Japanese restaurant chain in Johor where you can indulge yourself with a range of fresh and delicious Japanese nosh at affordable prices! In addition, this isn’t just for Japanese food lovers as it also offers vegetarian dishes!
