Midrange
Restoran Amma
164-a/b jalan ngee heng opposite tropical inn and landmark it mall. tel 07-2211909 fax 07-2244909. indian restaurant right in the heart of the city. it serves biryani, tandoori, tosai, roti dishes, etc. there is no government tax or service charge. open daily 730am to 1030pm. halal and air-con.
Restoran Pekin
38, jalan baldu 5, taman sentosa. tel: 607-333 2928, 607-332 0902. this is a chinese restaurant that has been around for more than 20 years. it still serves up piping hot chinese food favored by both locals and singaporeans. it specializes in seafood, but also serves chicken, duck, pork, egg, bean curd, vegetables, rice and noodles dishes, as well as soups and desserts. supreme abalone 98rm per person, shark fins small/medium/large/extra large 45/68/90/120rm. all prices are subject to 6% government tax. open daily 11am to 11pm. it has another branch at: jalan sutera tanjung 8/4, sutera utamabiz centre, taman sutera utama 81300 skudai
Restoran Singgah Selalu
36d-f, jalan skudai skudai highway, right across the highway from the unmistakable red and white, multi-storey tune hotel in danga bay. tel 07-235 2233. there are two other outlets at: plaza kotaraya level 2, open daily 10am to 10pm in downtown and jalan skudai lama in taman tampoi indah. seafood, malay, chinese, thai and western cuisine are served here. prices of selected items at the plaza kotaraya outlet - chicken chop 14 rm, fish and chips 15 rm, beef steak 22 rm, mee goreng 5 rm, nasi goreng 5 rm. set meals only available at the danga bay outlet for 2 pax 33 rm, 3-4 pax 55 rm , 5-6 pax 113 rm, 7-8 pax 250 rm, 9-10 pax 390 rm available. indoor and outdoor dining available. there is no government tax or service charge. the main outlet at jalan skudai is open daily 24 hrs.
Restoran Carabao
16 jalan datuk abdullah tahir 80300, tel 607-335 9333, website: (http://www.carabaorestaur...) their illustrated menu can be found here. this is a restaurant that specializes in thai especially seafood cuisine. it is entirely made of wood with interesting pieces of teak wood furniture. it can accommodate up to 200 diners, and you can choose to dine on regular tables and chairs at the main dining hall or sit on mats in a chiangmai âkantokeâ cubicle style seating. the extensive thai menu includes fish dishes, prawn dishes, squid dishes, crab dishes, beef dishes, chicken dishes, vegetable dishes, noodle dishes, rice dishes, salads and soups. western food such as beef steaks, salmon, chicken chop or cutlet, spaghetti, fish & chips are also served. all prices are subject to only a 10% service charge. no air-con. car park in front of the restaurant. open daily including on public holidays 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 1am.
Don Sushi
299-a, jalan sutera, taman sentosa 80150 100m west of the junction of jalan sutera and jalan pasir pelangi, tel 07-3352313. it serves both a la carte and buffet japanese meals. rates for buffet meals - weekday lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm 33.90/19.90rm++ adults/children; weekend and public holiday lunch, week-end and public holiday high-tea, and dinner on all days 11.30am to 2.30pm, 3-6pm, 6.30-9.30pm 39.90/23.90rm++ adults/children
Teh Sarabat
Unit j3-05 and 05a, city square level 3, 106-108 jalan wong ah fook. it serves a large range of malaysian especially malay and mamak dishes. there are 77 food items and 26 beverage items to choose from the partly illustrated cardboard menu. in addition, there are other special dishes written under 'today's special' on the white board at the restaurant's entrance. its house specialties include sarabat laksa, sarabat rojak, sarabat nasi lemak set and kari kepala ikan. prices of selected items in rm - kari kepala ikan 35/60 medium/large, sarabat laksa 8.90, assam laksa 8.50, sarabat nasi lemak set 9.90, nasi briyani ayam kari set 8.90, dum briyani sayur set 8.50, nasi goreng kampong 7.90, seafood mee goreng 7.90, fried rice 6.90, chicken porridge 6.90, sayur campur 3.50, sayur goreng 1.80, rendang daging 5.90, ayam goreng 5.90, sotong sambal 6.50, assam pedas 5.90, sarabat rojak 5.90, roti john ayam 5.90, nasi briyani rice 2.80, roti canai kosong 2.50 per 2 pieces, murtabak ayam 5.90, murtabak kambing 6.90, plain tosai 1.60, tosai marsala 2.30, teh o 2.00 hot 2.30 cold, kopi o 1.80 hot 2.10 cold, teh tarik 2.50 hot 2.80 cold, soft drink 2.10. note that roti canai, tosai and murtabak are only available until 11.30am and from 3pm onwards. all items are subject only to a 5 percent service charge. open 10am to 10pm daily. free wi-fi internet access in the restaurant.
Furusato
Straits view hotel. good value for money japanese fare. friendly japanese-speaking staff.open 365 days a year. serve authentic japanese cuisine. mon-fri 1200-1430, 1800 to 2230; sat 1200-1430, 1800-2200; sun 1800-2200; tel. +60-7-223-8322 hp:019-7732086.
Hokka Hokka!
Danga city mall basement, jalan tun abdul razak susur 1 80000, tel 07-228 8333. japanese restaurant. it serves agemono e.g. tori katsu 7.90rm, bento from 12.90rm, don, otsumani, ramen from 9.90rm, sashimi, soba, sushi, temaki, udon, yakimono. there is no government tax or service charge for all dishes. open daily from 11am to 9pm.
D'Terrace BBQ Steamboat
9 jalan kolam ayer 80100 at the junction of this road and jalan mohd amin, tel 012-756 5693/012-710 7251/012-715 5223/017-779 7251. this bbq steamboat restaurant next to the restoran malay village opened on 1 jan, 2010 and is 1.1km or about 10 minutes' walk northwest of the thistle hotel, 100m south of the kolam ayer mosque. it only serves all-you-can-eat bbq steamboat buffet meals for 20.90/9.90 rm net adults/children 5 to 12 years old. outdoor and indoor air-con seating are both available. the steamboat menu about 60 items includes - seafood like baby crab, fish, prawns, clams, fish balls; meat - meat balls, sausages, slices of chicken and beef, chicken eggs; others - tofu, yong tau foo, green leafy vegetables, noodles. besides, you can help yourself to unlimited servings of cooked white rice, porridge, cold drinks and cut fruits. 1 free ice-cream stick per diner. halal; open daily 5pm to 12 midnite.
IT ROO Cafe
17 jalan dhoby at the junction of this street and jalan pahang, and occupies a 2-storey corner shophouse, tel 07 222 7780. established in 1961. rated as serving "the best chicken chop in town" in 2003 by malaysia's the star newspaper. prices of selected items in rm - fried or grilled chicken chop served with thick brown mushroom gravy, fried potato wedges, coleslaw, tomato and cucumber slices 11.50, sirloin steak 20, fish and chips 13, mutton chop 16, mixed grill 21, prawn fritters 19, it roo hainanese-style fried rice 6, local noodles 6 or 6.50, sweet and sour or sambal prawn 19, sweet and sour or sambal chicken 12, fried beef or chicken with black pepper 13, fried mixed vegetables 8, soups 4 to 8, chicken sandwich 9, crispy chips 4.50, toasted bread with kaya and butter 2.40, chocolate or vanilla ice cream 3.50, cold drinks 2.40 to 6, hot drinks 2.40 to 5. takeaway surcharge 0.50 rm per item. there is no government tax or service charge. open daily 12pm to 10pm last order 9.30pm, including on some public holidays. air-con inside and there is outdoor seating available.
AK Noodles House
Lot j2-12, level 2 city square. tel /fax : 07-221 1843. website: (http://www.ahkoong.com/in...). this a well-known fish ball noodle specialist established in johor bahru whose specially made pure fish balls contain no preservatives. prices of selected items at the city square outlet in rm - dry noodles with soup of fish balls, fish slice, vegetables etc. 6.90 or 7.50, curry laksa 6.90, tom yam seafood mee hoon 9.90, yong tau fu soup plus rice 8.90, yong tau fu curry plus rice 9.90, instant noodles with crispy prawn or fish cake 6.90/6.50 respectively, fish ball soup 7.70/15.40 small/big, fresh oysters 7.70/15.40 small/big, crispy prawn cake 5.00, crispy fish cake 3.80, mixed yong tau fu dry or soup 7.00/14.00 small/big, big prawns 16.00, steamed noodles or porridge with ikan batan segar 12.90, apple or orange or water melon or dragon fruit juice 5.90, black coffee or tea 2.00/2.40 hot and cold respectively, coffee or tea with milk 2.40/2.80 hot and cold respectively. there is no government tax or service charge at the city square outlet, which is open daily from 10am to 9pm. the main branch 'ah koong restaurant' at 266, jalan sutera, taman sentosa also serves steamboat. there is another outlet at 42 & 44, jalan jati 1, tmn nusa bestari jaya, skudai.
Old Town White Coffee
Website: (http://www.oldtown.com.my), located at city square and at nine other places in the johor bahru metropolitan area. this is a nation-wide restaurant chain serving malaysian cuisine. prices of selected items at the city square outlet - tom yam noodles with crab stick 6.90rm, curry mee 7.50rm, ipoh lum mee 7.50rm, prawn mee/mee hoon 7.50rm, ipoh chicken hor fun 7.50rm, asam laksa 7.50rm, nasi lemak special 7.90rm, steamed rice with chicken and mushroom 9.90rm, rendang chicken rice 10.50rm, supreme curry mee 10.50rm, supreme prawn mee/mee hoon 10.50rm, hainanese chicken chop rice 11.50rm, curry puffs 4.50rm per basket, tuna toast 2 pieces 5.20rm, fried dumplings dry or soup 5.50rm, mini spring rolls 5.50rm per basket, peanut butter toast 1.80/3.50rm 2/4 pieces, old town white coffee/white milk tea/teh tarik/black tea 3.50rmhot or 3.90rm cold, orange juice 4.50rm, pepsi/7-up 3.50rm, cendol 7.50 or 7.90 rm, smoothie 7.50 or 7.90rm, float 6.50 rm, ice-cream 2 scoops 4.50rm. all prices are subject only to a 10% service charge. open daily 8am to 930pm.
Sushi Monzta
22 jalan perang, taman pelangi 80400, tel 07-3311172. website: (http://sushi-monzta.webs.com) their illustrated menu can be found here. japanese restaurant. ramen 12 to 15 rm, sushi 6 to 12 rm, sashimi, don, soba, udon, teppanyaki, teriyaki, tempura, etc. bento lunch special 11.30am to 2.45pm 15 rm, set meals 16 to 33 rm. all prices are subject to a 10% service charge only. mastercard is accepted. open 1130am to 245pm, 5pm to 10pm; closed on tuesdays.
Kura
85, jalan harimau tarum taman century 80250, at the jalan serampang/tebrau highway junction. tel 607-3357998. japanese restaurant. the menu includes agemono, cold and hot appetizers, don, ramen 12 to 15 rm, sashimi 15 to 30 rm, set meals 16 or 20 rm, soba, sushi 3 to 6 rm, teppanyaki, etc. set lunch choose from any 10 sets; available daily from 12 to 2.30pm, including public holidays at only 9.90 rm. air-con and non-halal. all prices are subject to a 10% service charge only. open daily including public holidays 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30 pm
Penang Corner
Danga city mall basement, jalan tun abdul razak susur 1 80000, tel 07-223 5333. it serves mostly local cuisine: rice dishes 6.90rm, noodle dishes 5.90rm, bean curd dishes, beef dishes, fish dishes, prawn dishes, vegetable dishes, soups. western food is also available: chicken chop 10.90rm, fish and chips 10.90rm, salads 5.90 to 10.90rm, french fries 4.90rm. there is no government tax or service charge. open daily from 11am to 9pm.
Best Thai Restaurant
58 jalan abiad, taman tebrau jaya 80400; tel 07-3382255; e-mail: [email protected]. prices of dishes in rm - all soups seafood soup, seafood beancurd soup, thai-style beef soup, chicken soup with coconut milk and galanga, chicken beancurd soup, tom yam prawn or fish or chicken or vegetables or seafood 15.90, green curry chicken or beef 15.90, all noodle dishes 8.90, all rice dishes 8.90 or 10.90, salad 12.90 or 15.90, vegetable dishes 10.90 to 15.90, fried chicken dishes 9.90 to 15.90, fried beef dishes 10.90 to 15.90, bean curd dishes 12.90 to 15.80, prawn dishes 10.90 to 25.90, squid dishes 15.90 to 20.90, fish dishes seasonal pricing, crab dishes seasonal pricing. set meals for 2 to 10 persons - 2 pax 28 rm, 3 pax 48 rm, 4 pax 68 rm, 8 pax 188 or 288 rm, 10 pax 388 or 488 rm. all prices are subject to a 5% service charge only. open daily 1130am to 1130pm. air-con. credit cards visa mastercard jcb accepted.
Robin's Portuguese Chicken
City square lot j2-10 and j2-11 level 2. website: (http://www.macauexpress.com.sg). restaurant that serves macau cuisine. prices of selected items in rm - portuguese baked half chicken with salad and bun or rice or noodles 10.90 11.90 11.90 respectively, portuguese baked two chicken wings with salad and bun or rice or noodles 5.80 6.80 6.80 respectively, macau baked chicken chop rice 11.90, macau baked fish fillet spaghetti 11.90, macau chicken chop congee 6.80, macau chicken chop bun 6.80, chicken wing noodle soup 6.80, portuguese egg tart 2.20 per piece, starfruit, mango and sago dessert 4.50, macau steam milk 3.50, chendol 3.50, watercress and dates hot or cold drink 2.50, tea or coffee without milk 2.00, coke or sprite 2.00. there is no government tax or service charge. open 10am to 930pm daily.
Station One Cafe
4 jalan serampang at the junction of jln serampang and jln abiad 1, taman pelangi 80200. tel +607 331 4718. website: (http://www.station1.com.my). it serves mostly western food, with a few local and fusion dishes. prices of selected items in rm - lamb chop 18.90, chicken chop 13.50, grilled fish fillet 23.90, chicken lasagna 17.50, pizza 15.90 or 16.90, 'football platter' 23.90, chicken salad 13.50, hot dog 6.50, tuna croissant 7.50, chicken wings 9.90, french fries 4.50, baba rendang chicken rice 13.90, seafood tomyam soup 9.90, chilli tempura fish with rice 11.50. in addition, cold and hot drinks including beer, milk shakes 6.90 rm, ice creams, sundaes 6.50 rm and cakes are served here. all prices are subject to a 10% service charge only. no air-con. free wi-fi internet access and there are 2 flat-screen cable tvs in the restaurant. open 8am to 2am daily. there are 5 other outlets in the city.
Sapporo (formerly Shogun)
80, jalan kuning, taman pelangi 80400 at the junction of jalan kuning and jalan serampang, beside the pelangi leisure mall. tel 07-3333076. japanese restaurant that opened on 10 nov 2010, serves various japanese dishes a la carte only such as sushi from 5 rm, sashimi from 14 rm, ramen from 16 rm. all prices are subject to a 10 percent service charge only. open 12pm to 4pm, 6pm to 10.30pm daily.
Restoran Taro J1
17 jalan maju across the street from plaza pelangi, taman maju jaya. tel: 07-332 2570. this is korean restaurant that was opened by a south korean. open daily 10am to 10pm. no air-con. prices of selected dishes subject to a 10% service charge: korean spicy ramen 10rm, korean non-spicy ramen 12.90rm, kimbap 12.90rm, bibimbap 15.90rm, kimchi jjigae 16.90rm, set meals for 2-3 persons 60rm, set meals for 4-5 persons 120rm. there are lunch promotions order before 3pm available, such as chicken or beef bulgogi 9.90rm plus 10% service charge that is served with rice, seaweed soup, kimchi and cold korean tea.
Kim Chi & BBQ Korean Restaurant
24 jalan perang, taman pelangi 80400. tel 07-333 1700. barbecued beef, barbecued pork, seafood, pancakes, stews and noodles. individual lunch set menu 11am to 4pm 9.80 to 15 rm. group set menus available all day for 2 to 5 pax. all prices are subject to a 10% service charge only. air-con. open daily 11am to 11pm.
Hikage (formerly Sosaku)
12 jalan serampang, taman pelangi 80400 150m west of the tebrau highway, tel. +60-7-333-6368. opening hours 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm mon-fri; 12pm to 4pm, 6pm to 10.30pm sat, sun and public holidays. this japanese restaurant is among the various food and beverage outlets along this road popular among jb food connosieurs. it only serves fixed-price, all-you-can-eat japanese meals. for the main dishes 166 items for dinner, 155 items for lunch, choose from the following categories: agemono, nimono, otsumani, ramen & rice, sashimi, sushi, yakimono), you have to order from the illustrated menu. you help yourself to unlimited servings of miso soup, salad, fruits, ice-cream and cold drinks from the buffet table. buffet pricing - 50 rm plus 10% service charge lunch and dinner on weekends and dinner on weekdays; 35 rm plus 10% service charge lunch on weekdays. carlsberg beer 12rm, asahi beer 14rm.
Top end
Kong Inn Seafood Restaurant
155&155a/157&157a, jalan sutera at the junction of this road and jalan songkit 5, taman sentosa, tel: +07-334 3232 fax: +07-333 1566, (http://www.konginn.com), email: [email protected]. besides seafood, this 2-storey restaurant also serves noodle dishes, vegetables dishes, bean curd dishes, chicken dishes, pork dishes, etc. meal packages 10 persons for chinese new year, weddings, birthdays, etc. are available. all prices are subject to a 6% government tax and a 6% service charge. aircon and open daily 1130am to 3pm and 530pm to 11pm. there are two other outlets at danga bay and at at 23, jalan kampung jawa, masai tel: +07-387 7330.
Anna's Kitchen
No.18k jalan abdul samad. it is right across the street from the villa de la rose service apartment building, about 500m north of the thistle formerly hyatt regency hotel and 350m northwest of the jalan abdul samad/jalan lingkaran dalam junction. the entrance is inconspicuous look to your right as you walk northwest along jalan abdul samad from the thistle hotel and the restaurant is actually about 2.5m below street level at the basement of a row of shop houses. established in 2005. the restaurant serves a variety of oriental delicacies and western staples. it also offers fusion delights. among the restaurant's best dish is the deep-fried cordon bleu squid rm29.90++. australian sirloin steak rm35.90rm++, grilled salmon 35.90++, penang prawn mee/penang fried kway teow/penang asam laksa each rm6.90++, soft drink rm2.90++. open mon to sat 1330 to midnite, closed on sundays. tel +607-2242168.
The Orient Express Coffee House
On the first level of the grand bluewave hotel. it has an international weekday buffet lunch mon-fri, 1200-1430; adult/child 5 to 12 years old - 32/20 rm net and a weekend/public holiday sat and sun, 1200-1530; adult/child 5 to 12 years old - 35/20 rm net high-tea buffet international cuisine. you can also order a la carte 0600-1030 breakfast, 1030 to midnite lunch, dinner and supper. prices of selected dishes - johor or penang laksa/char kway teow/hokkien mee 18rm++ each, italian pasta 15-22rm++, australian beef steak served with vegetables 40-55rm++, grilled salmon steak with spinach cream, grilled vegetables and potatoes 35rm++.
Restoran New Hong Kong
Located at 69-a jalan ibrahim sultan next to the orange-colored heritage hotel and housed in a green two-storey building, about 20m east of the t-junction consisting of jalan ibrahim sultan, jalan tanjung puteri and jalan lingkaran dalam. it was established in 1954. probably one of the best chinese restaurants in johor bahru. their hot sweet yam paste dessert with pumpkin is highly recommended, albeit a little steep rm8++ per bowl. their appetizer rm 2.60++, a cucumber dish in sauce, is also very good. eating here starts off with the appetizer, rm2++ for peanuts, rm 1.50++/pax for tea and rm 1++/pax for towels. prices for selected dishes - hongkong noodle 15/23/30 rm++ small/medium/large, szechuan hot and spicy soup 18/27/36 rm++, sauteed ginger chicken 18/27/36 rm++, buddha jumps over the wall 288 rm++ per bowl minimun 6 bowls, superior braised shark fin soup 980rm++ recommended to be shared among 10 persons. there are lao po bing wife cakes available for takeaway here. the traditional flavour costs 90 sen and the red bean flavour costs rm 1.10. the traditional flavour is recommended over the red bean flavour. open daily 11am-2.45pm sun 9am-2.45pm, 6pm-9.45pm; visa/mastercard accepted.
Grand Straits Garden Seafood Restaurant
No.3, jalan persiaran danga, danga bay, tel: +607-2388118, fax: +607-2375799, email: [email protected]. website: (http://www.grandstraitsga...). non-seafood dishes are also served here. the complete a la carte menu is listed in the restaurant website. 'super value menus' for 8-10 persons - set menu a 398rm++ and set menu b 498rm++ per table. wedding meal packages can be booked with the restaurant. indoors and outdoors seating available. open daily 11:30am to 12.00am.
Gianni's Trattoria
110 jalan serampang taman pelangi mid-way between the tebrau highway and pelangi leisure mall. tel 607 331 2230 fax 607 331 7230 email [email protected]. fantastic italian cuisine. pizzas (each of these are of one size only 19-38 rm++, pastas 19-38 rm++, soups 12-18 rm++, meat and fish dishes 28-85 rm++, appetizers 12-26 rm++. daily set lunch consisting of soup, main course and iced lemon tea at 25rm++ weekends and 22rm++ weekdays. open daily 11am to 11pm.
Meisan Szechuan Restaurant
Located on the second level of the mutiara hotel, along jalan dato' sulaiman. it has been in business for over 20 years. the restaurant is well known for its popular spicy szechuan cuisine. this charming restaurant has a very unique setting. its rich, dark wood-paneled wall and latticed screens are subtly detailed in gold to project the charm of old-world china. 5-course individual set meals at 35, 45 or 55 rm++ per person. menus for groups of 5 to 10 persons, total price: 438 rm++ 5 to 7 persons, 698 rm++ 8 to 10 persons, 998 rm++ 8 to 10 persons. open daily: lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm, dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Chakra Restaurant
No. 1, jalan yusof taha 150m southwest of the junction of jalan lingkaran dalam and jalan yahya awal, tel/fax: 07 223 9991, email: [email protected], [email protected]. housed in a converted 2-storey, colonial bungalow built about 120 years ago, it has been in operation for more than 60 years. it serves cuisine from all parts of the indian subcontinent. it also offers catering services. open daily 11am to 3.30pm, 6 to 10.30pm.
Il Giardino
(http://www.jbexplorer.com...), 65a jalan perang, 200m south of pelangi leisure mall; italian cuisine, the cheapest of the five italian restaurants in johor bahru; pasta 12.90-17.90 rm, pizza 12.90-18.90 rm, fish and meat dishes 13.90-32.90 rm. all prices are subject to 10% service charge. open 12pm to 10pm mon and wed-fri, 12pm to 10.30pm sat-sun, closed tue. free wi-fi internet access.
Ros Marino
123 jalan damai, tel 607-222 7123 located on the ground floor of a unit of a row of three-storey white-colored shophouses, approximately 400m northeast of the junction of jalan lingkaran dalam and jalan setulang darat. authentic italian dishes like ossobuco. breads and bruschettas 4-18 rm++, starters and salads 8-28 rm++, pizzas each of these are of one size only 18-30 rm++, pastas and risottos 16-32 rm++, soups 6-18 rm++, meat dishes 28-75 rm++, fish dishes 32-42 rm++, house wine per glass 16 rm++, soft drinks and fruit juices 4.00-5.80 rm++. open tue to fri and sun 1200-1430, 1800-2230; sat 1800-2230; closed on mon.
Sizzle Dining & Bar
47 jalan perang, taman pelangi, tel 07-332 9179. japanese restaurant. ramen 15 to 23 rm, maki 8 to 22 rm, temaki 6 to 10 rm, sashimi 18 to 30 rm, set lunch 18 to 30 rm. a range of japanese alcoholic drinks is served in the restaurant. all prices are subject to 6% government tax and 10% service charge. open - sun 12pm-10.30pm; mon,wed-sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. closed on tue.
Selasih Rrestaurant
Persada johor international convention centre, jalan abdullah ibrahim. tel. +607-219 8888 ext 7389. website: (http://persadajohor.com/s...) upmarket restaurant specializing in johorean cuisine; it also serves specialties from other parts of malaysia. open 1130am to 1030pm daily. daily executive set lunch 35rm++ per person. there is a steamboat buffet dinner 8.30 to 10.30pm only on thu, fri and sat for 45rm++ per person.