You can consider yourself lucky if you’re a food lover (Well, who doesn’t love food?) and you happen to be living in Permas Jaya. There are a lot of delightful food to try here. And this article is just the first part (I told you, there are really a lot to try). So whether you are planning to visit the town or you live here and planning to pig out with your friends, check out these highly-recommended food that you should taste!
1.十五楼阿坚粿条汤
This restaurant offers delicious and thin hand-made noodles that are chewy, tasty, and flavorful. They come with a special chili sauce that all spicy food lovers can’t resist. It tastes sooo good!
Location: Jalan Permas 10, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm
2. The Toast
With elegant decor and comfy place, you would surely love to hang out and dine at The Toast whether you are with friends or alone. It has floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to see the refreshing view outside while savoring such delicious meals.
Location: Lot 2110,Jalan Permas Utara, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru
Contact No.: +60 7-388 6880
3. Penang Asam Laksa
Many locals like God Mom’s Asam Laksa because of its rich taste. They serve fresh and home cooked asam laksa with onions, pineapple, lettuce, cucumber, assam keping, and bunga kantan with two large sardine fish. Yum.
Location: 149, Jln Permas 1, Tmn Permas Jaya
Hours: 12:30pm – 7:00pm (Closed on Friday)
4. Salt Grilled Fish 盐烧鱼 Stall
Charcoal grilled, drizzled with a special homemade flavoring powder, topped with special chili sauce… Ahh, appetizing! The fish is sweet, thick, tender, and delicious!
Location: Jalan Permas 10/6 and Jalan Permas 10/5
Hours: 6:00pm – late at night
5. 霸王饭
In addition to bright and spacious dining place, fill your eyes and stomach with appetizing meals.
Location: Jalan Permas 10/1, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:00am – 9:30pm
6. Fang Yuan Kopitiam
This coffee shop has been serving good cups of coffee for about 60 years. The aroma of coffee and the fragrance of toasted bread are enough to awaken your senses. Great breakfast!
Location: 14, Jalan Permas 9/2, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Hours: 8:00am – 5:30pm (Closed on Thursdays)
7. Restaurant Lemon Tree
Tag your friends or family along and enjoy succulent Western food at Restaurant Lemon Tree. Pig out on seafood pizza, crispy and tasty chicken, spaghetti, and there is also a bowl oof special Nyonya fried noodles!
Location: No. 3, Jalan Permas 10/8, Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor
Hours: 11:30am – 10:00pm
8. Chef Ong
Fresh salmon soup? Yeahhh! Head over Chef Ong and indulge in luscious food. They serve deep-fried salmon dumplings with fresh and delicious salmon and shrimp meat. I’m a hundred percent sure you’ll come back for more!
Location: 18, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Hours: 10:30am – 3:00pm / 5:00pm – 10:00pm
9. Shi Wah Bak Kut Teh
Shi Wah Bak Kut Teh is one of the famous bak kut teh eateries in Permas Jaya. With their savory tea-colored broth and tender and tasty bone and fat, no wonder people keep coming back for more. Come and taste their lip-smacking dishes!
Location: 6, Jalan Permas 9/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru (near Jusco Permas)
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (Closed on alternate Monday)
10. 锦旺雲吞面 Wanton Mee Stall
Of course, wanton noodles will be on the list! 锦旺雲吞面 Wanton Mee Stall provides yummy wanton noodles (our fave), chicken feet noodles, and shrimp dumpling noodles. All are must-tries! You should taste their black-colored char siew in rich gooey sauce and their tasty soup.
Location: Jalan Permas 4/4, Taman Permas Jaya, Johoor Bahru, Malaysia
Hours: 6:30am – 1:30pm (closed on Thursdays)
11. Nijyumaru Japanese Restaurant
If Japanese food is your game, don’t hesitate to visit this restaurant and have a Japanese-style lunch. What to eat? Sushi, ramen (yasss!), fried crispy tempura, fresh sashimi, and more.
Location: 24, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor
12. Ours Cafe
A good place for people who like to hangout and eat in a quiet place. Savor scrumptious seafood and barbecue dishes in a cozy restaurant. It’s great to dine here with your friends or family and enjoy delicious meals together!
Location: 6, Jalan Permas 12/14, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Hours: 6:00pm – 12:00am
13. 新顺利面粉粿专卖店
Make your taste buds happy and fill your grumbling tummy with great food!
Location: Jalan Permas 10, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru
Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm (Closed on Thursday)