Johor Bahru street food, verified stall by stall · Est. 2026

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Sarah T.

Singaporean day-tripper for fifteen years; writes for people with one day and one stomach. About our contributors

Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory, old-town

Hiap Joo banana cake and the Jalan Tan Hiok Nee heritage walk

Hiap Joo's wood-fired banana cake has been baked in JB since 1919 — how to time your visit and what else sits along the Tan Hiok Nee heritage street.

ST Sarah T. · Old Town / City Centre · EN ·
Kam Long Ah Zai Curry Fish Head, old-town

Kam Long curry fish head: how to beat the queue

Kam Long Ah Zai's curry fish head has been packing out a Jalan Wong Ah Fook shophouse since 1983 — when to go, what it costs, and how long you'll wait.

ST Sarah T. · Old Town / City Centre · EN ·
Bomba Larkin Hawker Centre, larkin

Larkin Bomba hawker centre: the RM5 breakfast

Medan Selera Larkin (Bomba Larkin) hawker centre, JB: home of the original Kacang Pool Haji, plus ais kacang and grilled meats, right by the Larkin fire station.

ST Sarah T. · Larkin · EN ·
Kacang Pool Haji, larkin

Weekend back in JB: 5 things to eat before the Sunday Causeway jam

Sunday in JB before the Causeway backs up: kacang pool in Larkin, Meldrum Walk grilled fish, and supper at Century Street Food Court, timed to beat the queue.

ST Sarah T. · Larkin / Old Town / KSL · EN ·