I was running an errand at Orchard Road this morning and had an hour to spare, so I popped by Mak's Noodles for a snack bowl of their signature wanton noodle.
I haven't been to Mak's at Orchard Road since their opening a year ago. By the looks of it, nothing much has changed. Neat, simple, bright little space with jade coloured trimmings. Soulful Cantonese ballads playing softly in the
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Mak's Simple Little Bowl of Wantan Noodles at Centrepoint Orchard Road JK1543
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Pachem Thai Food in JB Johor Jaya JK1545
I quickly made my way to Jalan Keembong 18 when Jesslyn told me about the home based Pachem Thai food stall in Taman Johor Jaya. I love such quaint and delicious find dining experiences. Thanks Jesslyn 😃
Johor Jaya 住家形泰式小餐厅。美味的泰国菜。也有特殊的泰式菜肴，如炒夜来香花。它不容易在新山其他地方找到。值得一试。
It was a rainy day when we visited Pachem Thai under the mango tree. We could already smell the aroma of Thai spices and
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Best Zi Char Places in JB Johor Bahru - Pelangi City JK1546
Back at Pelangi City, one of my favourite zi char stalls in Johor Bahru after nearly two years. I am glad that everything is still as great at this busy little stall 😃
在彩虹的彩虹城煮炒小档口 (Jalan Biru 三楼海鲜对面), 锅气十足。他们的菜都很不错的。我最喜欢的是他们的菜圃鱼。可以试试。
Zi char is about wok hei and Mr Choong from Ipoh is a master in control of the intense heat.
Pelangi City is a stall in the open air food centre (ok,
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Best Bak Kut Teh in Johor and South of Klang JK1547
Which is the best bak kut teh in Johor? Everyone have their own favourites like Kiang Kee, Sze Hwa, Shoon Huat, Ah Soon, Ah B, Bak Cheng etc.
Though not everyone agrees, if we go by crowd size - the best, or at least the most popular BKT in Johor is Kiang Kee bak kut teh near Kota Tinggi (on the road to Mersing).
Be early, especially on weekends as the place is always overflowing with
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Best Roti Prata Canai Places in JB Johor Bahru JK1548
Singaporeans love their roti prata (known as roti canai in Malaysia). That's why many were up in arms when roti prata was missing from the Bib Gourmand Awards from the inaugural 2016 Michelin Guide Singapore.
Across the Causeway, roti canai is a big thing in JB too - the Indian staple is at every street corner warung, restoran and 24-hour Mamak shop. One of the most popular is at Restoran
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Ikan Bakar Tampin Grilled Fish Johor Bahru 淡边铁板烧鱼 JK1549
Ikan Bakar Tampin is an old name in spicy grilled fish and seafood or ikan bakar in Johor Bahru.
Ikan Bakar Tampin is one of the most popular ikan bakar stalls in Johor Bahru with lots of people at this simple restaurant on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is converted from a family home along Jalan Dato Sulaiman. (They used to be around the corner at Jalan Abdullah Tahir.)
Parking
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The Catch Restaurant - Seafood in Johor Bahru 手抓吧 JK1550
The Louisiana seafood boil food fad has arrived in Johor Bahru with the newly opened The Catch Restaurant 手抓吧 in Taman Sentosa. Since The Catch opened on 14 Jul 2016, it has been full house every night.
The Catch Restaurant is in a corner house along Jalan Sutera (near Plaza Sentosa).
JB folks love seafood and parties - so sharing a heap of seafood and enjoying the company of family and
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545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles - 1960s Singapore Style Prawn Mee 黄埔虾面 JK1551
Finally had a chance to taste 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles at Tekka Market today right after my medical appointment. So happy to manage to catch the last few bowls before the stall closes at 2:00pm 😃
545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles is located at Tekka Centre in Little India - one of my favourite places in Singapore.
Tekka is one of my favourite hawker centres in Singapore as it is centrally
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Ten Reasons to Cheer the Two Michelin Star Singapore Hawkers JK1552
Last night, culinary history was made in Singapore.
Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle 香港油雞飯麵 at Chinatown Food Complex and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle 吊桥头大华猪肉粿条面 at Crawford Lane were both awarded One Michelin Star in the inaugural Singapore Michelin Guide 2016.
“It signifies that these hawkers have managed to hit the ball out of the park,” International Director of Michelin
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Famous Beef Noodles in Tangkak Johor 东甲牛腩面 JK1553
Made a detour off the North South Expressway to Tangkak town for another taste of the famous Kuang Fei beef noodles 东甲牛腩面. Kuang Fei has branches in KL, Malacca and Kluang. This restaurant in Tangkak is the founding shop.
After exiting the toll gate Exit 235 at Tangkak, head towards Tangkak town via Jalan Muar. Turn off at Jalan Solok when you see the Kuang Fei or Marrybrown fried chicken
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Michelin Star Meal for USD1.50? A French Revolution in Singapore 😆 JK1555
It's been three days since the announcement on 21 Jul 2016 but I am still over the moon about Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodles 香港油雞飯麵 winning a Michelin Star in the inaugural Singapore Michelin Guide 2016.
I have a quirk of rooting for underdogs.
This is such an inspiring story in so many ways.
Mr Chan, the owner of Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice said he had never heard of
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CF Fish Head Noodle in Johor Bahru near KSL 创发生蝦鱼头米 JK1556
Tried out the sang har mee 生蝦麵 at the newly opened CF Fish Head Restoran 创发生蝦鱼头米 near to KSL Mall in Taman Century. We love it 😋
The restaurant was just opened the day before - we were the first customers to walk in today. The decor is simple and neat. Nice, clean and very comfortable.
There were fish head, fish maw, fish paste and prawn dishes in the menu. We opted for this sang har
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JB Beggar Chicken is Moving - Ban Heong Seng Bungalow goes into History JK1557
This was the final dinner party served at the Ban Heong Seng 万香城 bungalow at Jalan Tahar on 24 Jul 2016. After 30 years here, the famous JB beggar chicken 叫化鸡 is moving to a shop lot (address to be announced).
Ban Heong Seng's famed beggar chicken is baked in a bed of charcoal the authentic way. There are only two such charcoal beds in the whole of Malaysia - one here in JB and the other in
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Chicken Up Johor Bahru Holiday Villa JB JK1558
Visited Chicken Up Johor Bahru, the hugely popular Korean themed food joint from Singapore (where it has 7 outlets). The first Chicken Up outlet in JB was very well received, where it saw long queues since it opened a couple of months ago.
We can feel the hip and youthful vibes, the moment we step into Chicken Up Johor Bahru's huge sprawling space.
Bright cheerful, welcoming decor, K pop
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Honest Durian Seller in JB Johor Bahru JK1559
When I wrote a blog post in 2013 about how not to be sold a fake mao shan wang, I said I would follow up with a list of honest durian sellers.
Today, I am finally able to keep my promise 😄
Mr Liew has been a fruit seller for over 20 years. His customers know him as 胡须佬 "the bearded guy" or "janggut". 胡须佬 has many regulars like Mdm Wong who runs the famous Tampoi laksa stall.
During
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Traditional Hand Made Fish Ball Noodle in Johor Bahru JB @ 老黄自制番薯鱼圆面 JK1660
Stumbled upon a nice, simple hand made fish ball noodle stall at Jalan Kilang Nenas this morning.
新山八里半刚开不久的老黄自制番薯鱼圆面, 我吃了觉得好吃. 老板用新鲜番薯鱼做的鱼丸, 弹牙香甜. 大骨跟鱼骨熬的汤也很好喝. 朋友们不妨试试. 可能您也会喜欢. Lee 黄梨场附近.
老黄自制番薯鱼圆面 hand made fish ball noodles is an inconspicuous little stall in a row of coffee shops and food stalls along Jalan Kilang Nenas near Lee Pineapple factory. It's a popular local haunt "hidden
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Sungai Lembing Panorama Hill Sunrise, Rainbow Waterfall Trek & Famous Food! JK1661
I am joining Adventure Village's tour to Sungai Lembing in Pahang state, Malaysia. I am planning the food stops and slotting them into Adventure Village's itinerary 😁
As I have not been to Sungai Lembing before, the plan is based on web resources and advice from friends and Johor Kaki readers. Thank you 🙏 to friends who responded to my calls for help. When I return, I will re-blog
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Touch your Rainbow at Sungai Lembing's Rainbow Waterfall JK1662
Want to touch a rainbow? Curious to know whether there is really a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? (By the way, there is.) Well, you can find the answers at the Rainbow Waterfall of Sungai Lembing in Pahang state, Malaysia.
I found my answers by joining the Sungai Lembing tour organised by The Adventure Village group with FitnessKakis group.
Our bus cleared Johor Bahru customs
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Sungai Lembing Noodles & San Sui Tofu 林明面.山水豆腐 JK1663
San sui tofu and Sungai Lembing noodles 林明面.山水豆腐 - the two iconic dishes of rustic Sungai Lembing town in Pahang, Malaysia. (Yeah... I took this picture with the food on a kitchen sink because I couldn't find a table at the overcrowded hawker centre :-D )
During it's heydays, booming Sungai Lembing had the world's largest underground tin mines. With the collapse of the tin industry and
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The Wild Restaurant at Westway Building Singapore JK1665
We had lunch today at a new startup, The Wild - a young restaurant by two budding entrepreneurs.
Young, passionate entrepreneurs, Jun and Shan - the brother and sister team. Both Jun and Shan are SHATEC (Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre) trained chefs - Jun in Western culinary art and Shan in pastry art.
The Wild is a dream come true as the siblings had wanted to open their
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