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It has been a while since I last shared my Johor Bahru makan place. My family and I went for dinner at Khi Ten Restaurant over one of the weekend. The restaurant is located in Taman Melodies which is a short distance away from KSL Mall. It is also near to Lemon Tree Restaurant (Western-style restaurant). Khi Ten is a family business restaurant that operates many years since I was still a little kid. Read More

I was back to DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru over the weekend. I brought E along and it was his first time to Johor Bahru after ten years. It was also his first time to DoubleTree by Hilton. We were there to check out Makan Kitchen latest promotion. Read More

Fruitnity located at Mount Austin, Johor Bahru has recently launched new items on their menu. My first experience with the brand was at their first outlet, Taman Perling. So the outlet in Mount Austin is located few shops away from Creamery Boutique Ice-cream Parlour. This is to give you a general idea where it is located. The café exterior is painted in pastel blue colour which is easily recognized when you pass by. Read More

*Updated on October 2022*
Cheot Nun Korean Dessert Café was opened late last year (2016) and I have visited the place 2nd time including my recent visit. The Korean Dessert Café located next to Sprout (fine dining restaurant) and a short distance from City Square JB & Komtar Mall. You can take a cab, uber or grab here with less than RM8. I wouldn’t advise you to walk even though it is a walking distance from CIQ. I think I should include this in my Johor Food By Foot Guide listing. Read More

*Updated July 2018*
Another Korean Dessert Café opened in Johor Bahru in February 2017 and this time is located in Permas Jaya. Homibing Korean Dessert Café is the latest addition café in Johor Bahru. It is located along the new shop houses along Jalan Permas 1/15. It is approximately 30 minutes drive from the town. The whole building looks grand and has the classic exterior look. The interior is nicely decorated and perfect for #ootd shots. Read More

Makan Kitchen is one of the dining restaurants in DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru that serves international buffet with local delights. I have been to Makan Kitchen several times with my parents and yet to share a post about it. So, here is my recent visit to Makan Kitchen on one of the Friday nights. Read More

Another new dessert place spotted at Taman Mount Austin. Softsrve Ice-Cream and Dessert Bar has finally opened in Johor Bahru right after Inside Scoop located at Taman Sutera. It seems like the trending desserts in Kuala Lumpur is moving to Johor direction now. The dessert shop is currently on soft opening session. Thus, there are only two ice-cream flavours available as they are still fine tuning the operations. Read More

Nasi Kandar is one of the signature Malaysian dish and is also a Penang staple. Nasi Kandar is quite similar as Chinese chai peng but this is a plate of steamed rice with variety of curry-based meat dishes and vegetables. I was in Penang sometime back and decided to check out one of the famous Nasi Kandar Beratur around 10pm at night. Read More

Soon Soon Heng Bak Kut Teh brand is familiar for Singaporeans who often cross over the causeway and shop around KSL Mall. I was having my staycation at Holiday Villa and decided to check it out after reading so positive reviews online. My favourite bak kut teh in Malaysia is my hometown Kiang Kee Bak Kut Teh . So, how does this fare? Read More

Penang is widely recognized with its street food scene and many will travel to Penang for the food. The street food still ranks the highest among the other states of Malaysia. I was there over the weekend at Georgetown, capital city of Penang for a short gateway. Thus, I took the opportunity to check out the 90 years of establishment roti canai at Jalan Transfer. The stall has been running for 3 generations and often crowded especially on weekends and public holidays. Read More