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Dai Tao Lala Pot, a popular supper spot in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, has expanded its reach with a new branch in Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.The eatery is known for their charcoal claypot lala pot opens till 3:00AM daily. It is a good supper spot for late night owls seeking a satisfying meal. Read More

Desaru, Malaysia has been one of the nearest tourist destinations across the causeway for Singaporeans. This tourist destination has been expanding in recent years and improving to be an integrated eco-entertainment development called Desaru Coast. Desaru Coast is the most anticipated new tourism development that includes hospitality and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark that has the largest wave pool in Southeast Asia. Read More

Bak Kut Teh has always been my all time favourite and I shared an article about the bak kut te h places in Johor Bahru before. I am including Kedai Bak Kut Te h Hin Hock in the list as well. It has been years since I last visit this eatery place. This time round I brought my foodie friends to check out the place. Read More

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast located adjacent to Desaru Coast Adventure Water Park celebrated the Grand Opening Party on 28 September 2019. The event is celebrated with live performances featuring Signature Guitar Smashing Ceremony, fireworks, Amy Search, DJ Chinois, Emcees Terry & Azura, Hydra, The Sharp 9 and Mira & Friends. Read More

Kota Iskandar is formerly Johor State New Administrative Centre for the state government of Johor, Malaysia. It is located in Iskandar Puteri. To give you a general idea of the location, it is located near to Puteri Harbour and Legoland Malaysia.Kota Iskandar was opened in April 2009 and the design inspired by Moorish-Andalusian and Johor Malay designs and motifs. Read More

My last visit to “Restoran Todak” was almost 9 years ago! How time flies! The seafood restaurant is one of the well-known seafood restaurants by Singaporeans who frequent Johor Bahru (JB). There are other seafood restaurants next to it including TKK Seafood Restaurant and Tepi Pantai Restaurant. My family used to frequent TKK Seafood Restaurant but my dad told us that there is price adjustment. So, we decided to choose Todak this time round for our seafood feast. Read More

*Updated on July 2018*
It has been a while since I last visit EcoWorld properties located at Taman Ekoflora. They have recently had a change of concept of the space. The previous concept was the Palladium Café that attracts quite a number of attractions to the public. This time round, they introduce Spring Labs, a retail concept park. Read More

Sand and Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa is the newly revamp resort that opened early this year. It is formerly known as Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. Sand and Sandals Resort & Spa is also the first resort by Techvance Hotel & Resort Group. I visited the resort over the weekend and had an enjoyable time. Read More

The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen is known with its minimalist concept café that serves brunch dishes and their signature churros. The café is a must-go place whenever Singaporeans cross the causeway especially weekend. But do you know that The Replacement Lodge & Kitchen also serves tapas now?
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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