Ah Meng used to be really good and one of my favourite restaurants. Unfortunately, I feel that their standard has dropped a lot....

Their kam heong fish slices is still quite good though.

Woon Kiang is really popular with locals & Sinkies because it is inexpensive and portions are quite big. Friday/Sat/Sun might have long queues due to the influx of Sinkies.
But yeah, I agree that the taste is only so-so.

Best Kuay Teow Kia in JB is still Hai Wan (aka Neptune), in Taman Pelangi, Jalan Sri Pelangi, two shops away from a 7-Eleven.
Their kuay teow is smooth and has great texture.
The pig skin/egg is well braised, much tastier.
Tofu is silky smooth, can't find it anywhere else.
Lean meat or pork belly doesn't have the "pork" smell.
It is considerably more expensive than Woon Kiang, but tastes much better (imo).

I've been to Sze Zai Hiong a number of times, but never eaten shark there. My family members usually order their signature deep fried tilapia (非洲魚) in sauce, I'm not a fan of tilapia though. I just eat the stir-fry dishes like vege and meat etc. The food is not bad, it's quite a popular place. Air-conditioned and clean.


I'm pretty sure I know which Ulu Tiram coffee shop those contractors are referring to. Sunshine Coffee (previously known as Sunshine Kopitiam)
1, Jalan Beladau 19,Taman Puteri Wangsa, 81800 Ulu Tiram,Johor

There's a stall selling nice HK style chee cheong fun (char siew/prawns/mixed). The kopi-C, teh-C and toast are good. Wantan mee is ok.

Previously, they used to be in a old and big corner lot kopitiam. The food/drink was REALLY good then.
Some years back they moved to a newer and smaller shop. Food standard seems to have dropped. Maybe my taste buds are demanding.

You didn't try the HK style chee cheong fun? I think that's the only food that stands out there.

In JB the people don't care about which race is operating the eatery, as long as the food is good they will go!

Can't help you with that one! Haven't been there, not a big fan of seafood. If the queue is 1.5hrs I would also look for another place.

I visit this place for lunch quite often, usually eat the leicha/hamcha or Penang laksa.

The yong tau foo is quite good as well. You can select what you want, and ask to add accompanying dry/soup noodles if you want.

There's one more branch in Taman Sentosa, they have the exact same menu. There is an air-conditioned section, more comfortable.

You just happened to visit on their off day! They are off every Thursday.

Maju Jaya/Newspaper Street

Otak Shiduoli (Storey, they used to be at Jln Storey), their nasi lemak, mee siam and otak is quite good. They open very early, around 7.30~8?

Soon Chiang BKT, dark soup type. They also have pig stomach pepper soup. Pretty good, I come here for lunch sometimes.

Yi Bao mee hoon kueh, another popular lunch destination, they are usually packed, and close by 4+ They have various types of noodles to choose from, I like the "you mian".

Ka Ka (Jia Jia) dim sum, pretty generic dim sum, can find better ones.

KTK, I don't like it because it has the "porky" smell, but some people like my cousin prefer it.

Further down the street (away from Plaza Pelangi) there is also a beef noodle store run by a China lady, it's not bad too, eaten there a few times.

I think it's just different preference! My cousin (grew up here) and his Thai wife, who are based overseas, absolutely love this KTK and always eats it several times when they come back. I still prefer Neptune/Hai Wang.

Surprisingly I've never tried Soon Lee mhk, even though I live pretty near and frequent this street. I guess I just stuck with what I know is good, Yi Bao.

Yeah, the beef noodle is past Soon Chiang BKT, further up.

I had this same greenish herbal drink when I ate there once! It was extremely sweet and tasted quite weird. Didn't go back there since.

I know of this place but never eaten there, cos mum says it is expensive, her friend runs a dessert stall there.

For stingray I normally have it at Cedar Point, there are two stalls. Should be a bit cheaper. I think in general stingray is just expensive now.

I just tried this seafood restaurant at Impian Emas a week ago.

Restoran Shan Ming Impian Emas - 124866, Jalan Selatan Utama, Taman Impian Emas, 81300 Skudai, Johor

Had two servings of mud crabs, one kam heong and one black pepper. Quite fresh and well done. Also ordered a lot of other assorted dishes. Yam ring was nice.

Not cheap but I feel it was reasonably priced. Overall the food was pretty good, worth trying if you are nearby.

A few years ago they opened a branch in Pelangi very near my house, and it was a good competitor to San Lou restaurant one street away, but COVID struck and the business didn't survive, they went under.

I didn't know about this one until my sister told me this HW wantan mee is one of Singaporeans' favourite. Went to try it last month and it is not bad.

Same here, never eaten wantan mee for dinner and I don't go out for supper, so I'd never find out about this place normally.

They open at 6 PM until 1~2 AM iirc.

I always ate at Ho Seng Kee at the old shop too! It was sometimes a 30~40 min wait in the morning around 8~8.30, didn't encounter 90 mins before.

Ate a few times at City Square, it started at 10.90, but it's really pricey now, one bowl is 14 I think. Haven't been there since.

Personally not a big fan of fried rice, but my family likes the one from Meng Kitchen.

29, Jalan Keris 1, Taman Sri Tebrau, 80050 Johor Bahru, Johor

The food there is pretty good. Also has popular dishes like KL style black noodles, yam ring, fried sotong etc.

Looks good!

Kulai is considered pretty far for me, and unfamiliar. Will try if I go somewhere nearby like Johor Premium Outlets.

Yes, it is at Jalan Serampang, Pelangi. The bakery is downstairs, with a small area for cafe seating. The Lavender restaurant L. Cafe, is up the stairs on the left after you enter the main door.

The restaurant is pricey and has (had? not sure whether they still enforce it) a minimum one food order per customer policy.

Seems like the policy, which led to a lot of complaints, was added by the owner's daughter, who happens to be my ex-classmate from primary school.

Haha I'm in JB and yet I haven't tried this place before! Have seen it a few times though, it's very near a KPJ hospital.

Will go and try it soon, I love beef rendang and my family loves lontong kuah with kerisik (shredded coconut) & roti canai.

This post has been edited by SmokeyTheBear: Jan 19 2024, 09:57 PM

One year late but recently I tried Fin & Feather at Taman Molek and their fish and chips is really good!

Seabass is RM38 and Grouper is RM56, I had the seabass.

Portion is decent and the fish was fresh and juicy.
The batter is crispy and tasty without being oily or too salty.
The sides of fries and salad are good too.

Mushroom soup was great. RM18

There is also grilled fish, chicken chop, slow cooked chicken, and various pasta though I didn't try these. The menu doesn't have a large variety like other places, they probably focus on doing these dishes well.

There is a set lunch menu with more economical options from RM 19~25, comes with a free drink.

They have a banner proclaiming best fish and chips in town, I think they can live up to it.

This post has been edited by SmokeyTheBear: May 21 2024, 10:23 PM