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Meng Kitchen - Handmade Hokkien Mee Made Fresh Daily

Nov 1, 2025

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4 min read

Meng Kitchen - Handmade Hokkien Mee Made Fresh Daily

Meng Kitchen in JB makes Hokkien mee fresh daily. Try their famous cheese prawn bee hoon, crispy roasted chicken, and wok-fried noodles with serious wok hei.

Oct 30, 2025

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5 min read

Restaurant Ah Kaw - Birthplace of the Original San Lou Bee Hoon

The original San Lou Bee Hoon since 1979—perfectly charred vermicelli made with 45+ years of wok fire mastery. Family recipes passed down at JB's zi char legend.

Ah Koong Restaurant - Legendary Fishball Since 1975

Oct 29, 2025

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4 min read

Ah Koong Restaurant - Legendary Fishball Since 1975

This JB fishball stall from 1975 refuses to use starch. The result? The bounciest, most flavorful fishballs in Malaysia. See why locals keep coming back.

Oct 28, 2025

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4 min read

Fat Fish 肥鱼 - Fresh Seafood Hotpot till 2am

Baked fish hotpot with Sichuan, pumpkin, or tomato broth. Fresh Kukup seafood including crab, lobster, scallops, and prawns. Plus crispy fried sides.

Oct 27, 2025

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4 min read

Padi Kopitiam - Must Try Famous Snowy Polo Bun in Johor Bahru

Try Padi Kopitiam's Snowy Polo Bun, crispy egg tarts, and Black Kolo Mee. Traditional Malaysian breakfast with fresh-roasted kopi. Find out what sets it apart.

Qin Garden Kopitiam - Nasi Padang JB Locals Follow for 20 Years

Oct 26, 2025

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4 min read

Qin Garden Kopitiam - Nasi Padang JB Locals Follow for 20 Years

Qin Garden Kopitiam in JB serves legendary Nasi Padang that locals have followed for 20 years. Try the beef rendang that keeps people coming back.