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J Maison Café in Kulai, Johor
J Maison is a dream turned reality café for 2 young Johor couples who wanted a café of their own so that they’d always have a place to go to for good cakes and coffee. To complement a good cup of...
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Kek Lapis Sarawak at One Food and Cake House in Pandan City, Johor Bahru
Exactly one year ago, I was food hunting around the Pandan wholesale market area and stumbled upon One Food and Cake House. I wondered into the cake shop, and was fascinated by the frenetic activity...
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Cakes and Coffee at Passionfood in Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru
I am quite familiar with Passionfood now, being invited by Chi Ling (the boss) for the third time. This time, Chi Ling wanted me to try her famous house baked cakes. I think Chi Ling's passion for...
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Ramadan Buffet at Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
First and foremost, I wish all Muslim friends Selamat Berpuasa. My first buka puasa this year was at the classy Glass Restaurant at the invitation of Bobby of Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel.This Ramadan,...
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The Grand GEM at Grand BlueWave Hotel, Johor Bahru - Guest Post by Gwen Chia
My friend Gwen invited me together with Peggy Loh to the newly opened Grand GEM at Grand BlueWave Hotel. It was a great evening of scrumptious Indian cuisine and very fine company. Gwen who is a fan of...
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Straits View Seafood in Sungai Rengit, Pengarang, Johor
Little Sungai Rengit town in Pengerang, Johor is renown for it's seafood, especially the local, wild Spiny Lobsters that live among the rocks off it's shores.Most people know that Jade Garden...
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Singapore Food - Bar-Roque Grill at Amara Hotel
It was supposed to be an invited food tasting but somehow, sometime during the evening, I lost my focus. I was paying more attention to the Chef and co-owner at Bar-Roque Grill than the food.It's not...
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Bluewave Bistro - My Simple and Pleasing Lunch in Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru
This is my second visit to Bluewave Bistro at the invitation of Sam the boss.I like Bluewave Bistro because it is very clean and cosy inside, everything is very relaxed, and the food is simple and...
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Ramadan Bazaars in Johor Bahru 2013
I visited my first Ramadan bazaar today at S'Mart Pandan (off Jalan Tebrau). I look forward to Ramadan Bazaars every year to try many traditional local dishes together, some of which are sold only...
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Shahrzad Restaurant in Taman Abad, Johor Bahru
This is my second visit to Shahrzad at the invitation of Mohd the owner. Again, I was very impressed with the Persian and Arabian cuisine prepared by Chef Ahmad whom I met during my first visit to...
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Muar Food Trail by Tourism Malaysia Johor
This year's Tourism Malaysia Johor's food trail goes to the historic riverine town of Muar or Bandar Maharani. (Tourism Malaysia Johor has a popular food trail based in Johor Bahru.) Tourism Malaysia...
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Bitter Gourd Soup at Kim Luan Kopitiam in Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru
We were hunting for good food the whole morning at Permas Jaya. After three food stops, still no luck. Our stomachs were filling up without finding anything blog worthy yet. Passing this humble no name...
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Ramadan Buffet at Cafe BLD (in Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel)
Ervina from Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel invited me to visit Cafe BLD's Ramadan buffet. Cafe BLD was full house during my visit. Extra tables were set in adjacent areas but every table was taken. We...
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Ramadan Buffet at Seri Mutiara Restaurant at Mutiara Johor Bahru
Terrence of Mutiara Johor Bahru invited me to the hotel's Seri Mutiara Ramadan buffet.The first thing that struck me about the Ramadan buffet at Seri Mutiara was the unmistakable local flavour and...
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Da.Men Hotpot 大门火锅 at Taman Sutera Utama (near Sutera Mall) in Johor Bahru
Tracy, one of the partners at Da.Men Hotpot 大门火锅 invited me to visit their restaurant in Taman Sutera Utama.The 3 partners, Bryan, Tracy and Ivan are all Cantonese. Cantonese grow up having soup with...
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Chocolate Durian Cake from Oh My Cakes in Permas Jaya (Home Bakeshop), Johor...
Durian is that King of fruits that inspires men to do many things, including creating great art. Singapore has the Esplanade Theatre, and now in Johor Bahru, we have the Chocolate Durian cake from Oh...
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Pontian Wanton Mee - Uniquely Johor Twist to a Cantonese Classic
The Pontian style of wanton mee is unique and to me, it is one of the foods that make up the Johor brand of foods. (The others include foods like Laksa Johor, Mee Bandung Muar and Kway Teow Kia. More...
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Ramadan Bazaar at Taman Universiti, Skudai, Johor
Many readers suggested that I must go to the Ramadan bazaar at Taman Universiti, and so there I was yesterday. The bazaar at Jalan Kemuliaan 4 was huge! I estimated that there must be nearly 100 stalls...
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Star Chef Seafood Restaurant 星名廚 at Gelang Patah (near Legoland) in Johor
Dropped in on Star Chef seafood restaurant 星名廚 at Gelang Patah yesterday. It has been more than half a year since my last visit.Alex, the boss is a good friend. Our first meeting was purely chance.I...
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Cremoso Gelato at City Square Mall in Johor Bahru
I have a sweet tooth and especially love ice creams. I was delighted to visit and enjoy Cremoso's gelato at City Square Mall again at Jeff's invitation yesterday.Jeff, Cremoso's owner, learnt the art...
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