DINING IN JB
For Singaporeans, crossing into Johor Bahru isn’t just about cheaper groceries or petrol, it’s about indulging in meals that taste better when the bill doesn’t sting.From hearty seafood feasts to trendy cafes in Mount Austin, dining in JB often costs 30–50% less than similar options back home. You can order that extra crab, try three different bubble tea brands, or cafe-hop all afternoon without checking your wallet every five minutes.
In JB, eating out isn’t a guilty treat, it’s a lifestyle upgrade, and one that makes every trip across the Causeway worthwhile.
Listed below are our Top Choices as of September 2025. we will continuously update our list so do remember to check in from time to time...
Updated 27 September 2025
Bak Kut Teh
BA JIE BAH KUT TEH < Author's Choice
284, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfKtRqGwc7vSv7En6
CATHAY BAK KUT TEH 国泰肉骨茶
83, Jalan Kemuning, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9rNXFqqd6euP6Pdf6
Restoran Ah Peng Bak Kut Teh 阿彬养生肉骨茶
10, Jalan Setia 3/2, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cQJr6Bjvn7nPPrCx7
Pin Ming Xuan 品茗軒 廣式茶樓
10, Jalan Serigala, Taman Century Garden, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ERSt2E7usgRtDvRk6
Bakery
Bakingnerds
60, Jln Setia Tropika 1/7, Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tVYHvE3Z1cFVPWPB7
B&B Bakery
1, Jalan Kasa 7, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/m8aC2kD3htC1qd7K7
Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory < Author's Choice
13, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DewpYfNHc9sbwSmn6
Bar + Kitchen
Merah Kitchen & Bar
17, Jalan Ibrahim, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kB7bRQmxzdcfFZMC9
Beef Noodles
Tin & Tin (Cathay) Beef Noodles < Author's Choice
142, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Bukit Chagar, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ToYAKTsQv8HDZ7fy7
Cafe
Artscape Cafe by Sorella.C < Author's Choice
3, Jalan Ponderosa 2/2, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Bt4nTJsSDHW7xoE6
Flowers in the Window < Author's Choice
9, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/b4XjbMfrshsU9SEw5
HanYuan Daily 韓源 - Setia Tropika
51, Jln Setia Tropika 1/17, Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bgKjFUUDxSL5uejj9
Chendol (Durian)
Akaka Cendol, Paradigm Mall < Author's Choice
UGK05, Upper Ground Floor, Paradigm Mall, Lbh Skudai, Taman Bukit Mewah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://share.google/0V7FQmfWNoK0GJqsI
https://akakacendol.com/cendol-menu/
Chinese Dining
Dragon-i
City Square, Lot No. J3-36 Level 3 106-108 Johor Bahru, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SuV8S88ZrktJ7P886
D'Shanghai Dimsum 大上海点心 @ R&F Mall < Author's Choice
G-114 -116, R&F Mall, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hwNbzcHvsksSkgZx6
Curry Fish Head
Kim Loong Restaurant Curry Fish Head 金玲咖喱鱼头 < Author's Choice
19, Jalan Meldrum, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1A6P7AQ3LWijQ2Mr8
Dim Sum
Dim Sum Empire (KSL) < Author's Choice
187, Jalan Harimau, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/p6yevqkji9dpEubm7
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Swee Kee Hainan Chicken Rice - Sutera Mall
G031, Ground Floor, Sutera Mall, 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9oE769CZHDs8jiN8
Indian Cuisine
Olive Kitchen Bar Puteri Harbour < Author's Choice
Lower Ground Floor, 11 & 12, Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KRQXdwJp1byWf2LFA
The Spice Kitchen
Wisma S P Setia, S3-0120, Jalan Indah 15, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4uNd4uwbGvBEXfKo7
Kopitiam Style
Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih - Jalan Trus < Author's Choice
13, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Epbe1Y843N4XtBQg6
Padi Kopitiam Taman Impian Emas 金山园稻香咖啡
109, Jln Anggerik Emas 1, Taman Perusahaan Ringan Pulai, 81300 Skudai, Johor
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYQaPodSGoDdRy3u7
Roast & Coffee - Retro Garden 1968's
62&63, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YtkpBS2BCxY67Q7x9
Tong Guan Nyonya Kopitiam < Author's Choice
14, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgaMvHBppRND6eyN6
Kway Chap
Restoran Woon Kiang < Author's Choice
SH-G-06, Taman Impian Stulang, Jalan Pandan, Taman Stulang Laut, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QKgV7SfnMtmGCMwH9
San Lou Kway Teow Kia 三楼粿條仔
Jalan Biru, Kampung Stulang Darat, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KSBJoG4gvYnDzEre8
Laksa
陈记国泰辣沙Tan Kee Cathay Laksa
141-142, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Bukit Chagar, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Hp1wi1rkngLX2RS7
Nasi Lemak
Warung NasiLemak C.I.Q Kg Melayu < Author's Choice
42-38, Jalan Utama, Kampung Melayu Majidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R5qF5U2SP2T349PAA
Prawn Noodles
北海仔虾面-ButterworthBoy Prawn Noodles
189, Jalan Rawa, Taman Perling, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/azwhfZQkzCJ8gQee8
Seafood (others)
潮味时光 The Taste of CHAO
25, Jalan Balau, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Dh6mzMCcxCT74aB8
Seafood Buffet
裕豐海味 Yu Feng Hai Wei
16, Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptk5vBKr6Gk6jj6T9
Teochew Noodles
Ah Koong Restaurant
266, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pYi2FajAWA6rALe58
Yong Tau Foo
Foon Yew Laksa - San Lou < Author's Choice
16, Jln Stulang Laut, Taman Stulang, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRva9wpvWUx2txFV9
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE OUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES ONLY
WE TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ISSUES THAT MIGHT ARISE FROM DINING AT THESE PLACES