Best Places to Eat & Sleep while in Johor Bahru

Malay Food

If you can get up early in the morning there are 2 different types of 'roti canai' that you may try out in Johor that should not be available in other states. 'Roti canai' is a flat piece of fried dough that is served with different types of curries depending on your mood. One is located near the new Complex Immigration and Quarantine building near Kim Teng Park. This version is very thick and extra crispy and the chili paste that comes with it is to die for. It is advisable to ask for directions first as it is only accessible by car. The other 'roti canai' is located at Century Garden near the Honda showroom in front of the MAA building. These are tiny, light and fluffy versions of the original 'roti canai' and it comes with a small bowl of savory sardine-mixture to go with it. Both are reasonably priced and you should not miss it.

* Banafe Cafe.located opposite New York Hotel.Popular menu nasi ayam penyek.

* Restoran ZZ. 20 Jalan Sungei Chat (off Jalan Mahmoodiah, behind Sultanah Aminah Hospital), tel. +60-7224-0417. Popular low-key Malay eatery with a daily-changing buffet, particularly known for their Johor-style laksa and ikan bakar (grilled fish), two can eat until stuffed for RM10. Open daily for breakfast and lunch only. Located a fair distance from the center, so take a taxi.

* Taman Pelangi Satay. One of the Malay hawkers at the small hawker center opposite the Pelangi Mosque, nearby the Caltex Petro kiosk and a bit away from the Pelangi Leisure Mall. You'll get a stick for RM0.50, peanut sauce and cucumbers are included. There's also a good stall for Claypot chicken rice for RM5.80.