What’s the first thing comes to mind whenever we here Johor Jaya? It’s definitely… FOOD! from food courts to cafes, down to stalls and stores, Johor Jaya has plenty of it! And what usually happens when there are so many food choices? We become so confused! To not be puzzled, you can start choosing from this list!
1. Canteen 78
Located on the second-floor building is a food spot with a nostalgic environment and cheap yet delicious food! The must-order here includes the signature braised pork rice, shredded chicken rice, spring onion noodles, and Fuzhou fish ball soup, etc.
Location: 78A, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: Tue-Thu, 11:30am – 8:00pm; Fri-Sun, 11:30am – 9:00pm
2. The Toast
The Toast has been one of the favorites of many diners, in fact, a large number of customers come here every day to enjoy diversified food choices. Whether you like Chinese food, Western food, or local cuisine, The Toast has definitely something for your liking!
Location: 108, 110 Jalan Dedap 13, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
3. Let’s Eat Restaurant 為食坊
Let’s Eat Restaurant 為食坊 is a good place, featuring a heritage interior, where you can get to enjoy a variety of Western and Chinese meals, including kaya toast, semi-boiled eggs, radish cake, and more.
Location: 2, Jalan Dedap 13, Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm
4. Kim Cafe
If you’re looking for a place to have dinner with your family, Kim Cafe is a perfect choice, especially when it comes to food. There is a variety of Western and local food that will suit to your Malaysian taste.
Location: 105, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: Fri-Sat, 8:30am – 11:00am; Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu, 8:30am – 10:30pm; Tue, 8:00am – 5:00pm
5. 蔡家菜 Chai Jia Chai Restaurants
This restaurant is not just famous for its lobak but as well as with other home-cooked foods including the signature asam devil fish, squid hot fried sage, taro rice, pepper fried pork belly soup, and more.
Location: 45, Jalan Ros Merah 2/3 Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru
6. 中环冰室 HK Avenue Restaurant
Since this is a Hong Kong-style restaurant, one of the dishes that you should definitely miss here is the authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum, as well as their siu mai, xiao long buns, taro cakes, and other delectable Hong Kong snacks. But if you don’t feel like eating the mentioned food, you can instead choose the noodles, steaks, etc.
Location: No. 156, Jalan Dedap 13, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: Mon, Wed-Sun, 7:30am – 10:00pm; Tue, 7:30am – 5:30pm
7. 香港仔 Taman Johor Jaya
No one dare misses this food hub every day especially around 6 o’clock in the evening till midnight! Choose from traditional Malaysian cuisines, Chinese, Western, Thai to various desserts!
Location: 32, Jalan Dedap 22, Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:00am – 12:00mn
8. MIZU 米思饭堂
Mizu combines Japanese and Korean cuisines in one serving! They have Japanese curry rice, ramen noodles, Korean bibimbap, barbecue, and noodles at flat prices!
Location: 14 & 16, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
9. Restoran Khong Kee 江记西刀鱼圆
Their fishballs are always the first choice for many diners in here! Freshly made from fresh ingredients thus it has a delicious taste and chewy texture! Some other snacks include dumplings and noodles!
Location: 1 & 3, Jalan Bakawali 37, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 9:00am – 4:30pm
10. Pachem Thai Food
To support our growing love for Thai dishes, Pachem developed a store here in Johor Jaya serving all-time favorite authentic Thai cuisines like Tom Yam, Sudong, Thai milk tea, and more!
Location: No. 2, Jalan Dedap 15, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: Mon, 11:30am – 6:00pm; Wed-Sun, 11:30am – 10:00pm
11. 柔佛粥
Warm porridge with eight toppings look so pricey? Well, you can enjoy this for as low as RM5! A bowl comes with eggs, peanuts, fritters, cabbage, and more appetizing ingredients!
Location: 31, Jalan Ros Merah 2/2, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 7:00am – 1:30-pm; Closed on Tuesdays
12. Kah Kah Loke 佳佳乐苦瓜湯
Speaking of Chinese food, this store’s bitter gourd soup is a hit among foodies!
Location: 62 Jalan Bakawali 39, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:30am – 9:30pm; Closed on Mondays
13. Restoran Kakalok (家家乐香港粥)
This porridge has a very thick consistency, smooth and delicious! It comes with pork, scallops, cuttlefish, eggs, fritters, and more!
Location: 71, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Business Hours: 6:00am – 8:30pm; Closed on Mondays
14. The Sunbird Cafe
Unexpectedly, we have a literary cafe like this in Johor Jaya! The Sunbird Nest serves beautiful meals and desserts that are too lovely to be put inside our tummy!
Location: 23-01, Jalan Ros Merah 2/8, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: Tue-Fri, 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sat-Sun, 9:00am – 6:00pm
15. 芙蓉华人煎饼
There are Roti Otak and Roti Ham which you can exclusively enjoy here! Speaking of, they also have the delicious Roti flavors we’re familiar with like the Roti Telur and Roti Canai!
Location: 87, Jalan Bakawali 50, Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 6:30am – 12:00mm; Closed on Tuesdays
16. Restoran Oktober 十月餐厅
Hidden in Bakawali is a store filled with mouth-watering wonton noodles, shrimp noodles, and more!
Location: 113.115.117, Jalan Bakawali 48, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm
17. 祖传果条仔
Malaysia’s well-known gourmet program “好吃 Ho Chak” has been here! They loved how savory their noodles are especially its piping hot soup!
Location: No. 137 & 139, Jalan Bakawali 50, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor
Business Hours: 12:00nn – 10:00pm; Closed on Mondays
18. Hao You Kedai Makanan 豪友点心楼
Already on its second generation but up until now Hao You Kedai Makanan dim sum are so in demand! From traditional to Hong Kong-style dim sum, name it, they probably have it!
Location: 1, Jalan Bakawali 50, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 6:30am – 3:30pm; Closed on Sundays
19. Restoran Selera Selatan
Roti Prata is undoubtedly delicious but their Roti Prata in here is usually sold out because people can’t get enough of its tender but crispy outer layer!
Location: 34, Jalan Ros Merah 2/13, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 7:00am – 9:30am (until sold out); Closed on Sundays
20. 老吴rojak
Satiate over their tasty rojak! If ever you pass by at their store, be sure to join the line ’cause their rojak really deserves all the praises it is receiving!
Location: 24, Jalan Seroja, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 11:30am – 5:00pm
21. Restoran Gui Yuan (桂苑港式点心茶楼)
Restoran Gui Yuan is always a must-visit place for delicious dim sum in Johor Jaya! They hold the record of making a succulent dim sum for 10 years in a row! You’ll enjoy a hot dim sum on your table topped with their special homemade sauce!
Location: 27, Jalan Dedap 8, Taman Jaya, Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 6:30pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Tuesdays
22. 金谷铃巴生肉骨茶 Jingle Bell Bakuteh – Johor Jaya
Porridge? They sell almost all kinds of it ranging from pork, chicken, to seafood! Choose between their 20 congee flavors!
Location: 97, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm
23. 桃源面家
Ever heard of the flying noodle? Yup! You’ll fly up above the sky with this store delicious noodle spins! Their unique noodle comes with homemade fish balls, chicken feet, and more!
Location: 59, Jalan Bakawali 50, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm; Closed on Thursdays
24. Sunflower Bakery & Restauran JohoJaya/TamanDaya/TamanCentury
You will never ever going to worry again with your breakfast as Sunflower Bakery & Restaurant serve grilled toast, sandwiches, Nasi Lemak, and fried noodles early in the morning!
Location: 9 & 11, Jalan Dedap 21, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 8:00am – 11:00pm
25. The Story Juice Bar & Cafe
Their juice in a beautiful bottle is truly charming with all the color-infused to it! Enjoy these thirst-quenching treat in 27 flavors and some exquisite cuisines to pair!
Location: 22, Jalan Dedap 24, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays
26. Sunrise Breakfast Cafe
As the name suggests, you’ll wake up in a good mood once you had a plate of their power-packed breakfasts! Good thing that they also provide a delivery service so you can eat deliciously even with your jammies!
Location: 9, Jalan Dedap 16, Taman Johor Jaya
Business Hours: 10:00am – 8:00pm
27. Restoran Angs Laksa (洪家班新山辣沙)
Last but definitely not the least, is this Laksa! Its broth is made with special chili sauce and coconut milk combined together with overflowing ingredients and tender noodles!
Location: 27, Jalan Ros Merah 2/13, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Jaya, Johor, Malaysia
Business Hours: 8:00am – 10:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays