Malacca is a gifted place both scenery and grubs. In times when you suddenly crave for authentic foods in Malacca, here are some of the hole-in-the-walls you can visit anytime in JB!
1. Coconut Milk Shake
Since summer is all year round in Johor, Coconut Milk Cafe’s special coconut milk shake hit Malaysia by storm! Even you’re not from Malacca, you will not going to think twice to have a sip of this refreshing mind-freezing drink!
Coconut Milk Cafe
Location: 147, Jalan Adda 3/1, Taman Adda Heights, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 10:30AM – 12AM (Closed on Mondays)
2. Putu Piring
The location may be hidden, but it’s delicious taste is no longer a secret! It has a very soft and tender texture with just right amount of sweetness of gula melaka and a punch of saltiness from it’s coconut sprinkled with salt. It taste best when serve hot!
Larkin Bakar Putu Piring
Location: 46, Jln Langkasuka Larkin Jaya, JB
Business Hours: 12PM – 6PM (Closed on Fridays)
3. Restoran Capitol Seafood
This place is very famous for their fresh and plump juicy seafoods paired with thick special sauce! Some of their notable signature dishes are seafood barbecues, roasted squid, and handmade dumplings!
Capitol Seafood-Longkang Siham JB
Location: 22-G, Jalan Austin Heights 8/4, Taman Mount Austin, Tebrau, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 2PM – 1AM (All year round, except Lunar New Year)
4. Barang Mangga
Barang Mangga famous mango smoothie is an ideal thirst quencher while relishing the streets of Johor. It is healthy, refreshing and possess a dulcet taste coming from fresh raw mangoes!
Barang Mangga
Location: Jln Pinang 6, Tmn Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 12PM – 6PM (Closed on Fridays)
5. 生虾起司米粉
This cheese prawn noodle is a major hit in Malacca! Smooth noodles cooked with thick flavorful cheese soup topped with fresh and juicy prawns, and yes, you can have it in Johor!
肥佬明海鲜餐馆
Location: 269, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 5PM – 3AM
6. 娘惹风味餐
Nyonya culture can be seen in all parts of Malacca. These ultimately mouthwatering dishes can also be savored in JB! We’ve got several Nyonya restaurants with a kind of ’70s vibe look that sells popular authentic Nyonya cuisines!
Nyonya Treats
Location: 280, Jalan Simbang, Taman Perling
Business Hours: 11:30AM – 3:00PM; 5:00PM – 9:30PM (Closed on Mondays)
Nyonya JY Restaurant
Location: 2, Jalan Harmonium 35/2, Taman Desa Tebrau, JB
Nyonya Leaf
Location: City Square. Komtar, JBCC, KSL City, Aeon Tebrau
Classic Nyonya Sdn Bhd
Location: No 90 (Ground Floor), Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, 83100 Johor Bahru
7. 马六甲黎式肉骨茶
马六甲黎式肉骨茶
Location: 106, Jalan Permas 15/1, Bandar Baru Permas, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11AM – 2PM / 6PM – 10PM
If you don’t have enough time to spend hours travelling all the way to Malacca, these restaurants will ease your Malacca cravings!
