Living in JB 住在新山
Neighbourhood regulars, new openings, and the old places that still deserve a queue.
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Stores we'd send you to
Full directory →Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih (AEON Bukit Indah)
Traditional Teochew kuih and orh nee bun, mall-based branch of a JB heritage brand
Bukit Indah pork-free, not certifiedAh Shan Bak Kut Teh
Authentic Klang-style bak kut teh in Johor Jaya
Johor Jaya no dataAkka Nasi Lemak Pandan JB
Pandan nasi lemak, JB branch of a viral Klang Valley stall
Skudai no dataAng Moh Pork Organ & Fish Soup (Restoran Tampoi)
Fresh pork organ and fish soup plus homemade egg tarts in one Tampoi kopitiam
Larkin Non-halalApam Balik Jalil
Crispy-thin apam balik in 20+ flavours; hand-made keropok lekor
KSL pork-free, not certifiedAshoka Curry House
Halal-certified banana leaf rice at an everyday price
Old Town pork-free, not certifiedAyam Penyet Ria
Chain-standard Indonesian ayam penyet in JB's main malls
Across JB Halal / Muslim-ownedBa Jie Bak Kut Teh
Signature bone bak kut teh in a rich herbal broth, opposite KSL
KSL Non-halalBazaar Karat (Pasar Karat)
JB's most central, nightly (not just weekly) night market
Old Town pork-free, not certifiedBomba Larkin Hawker Centre
Ais kacang at Awiet Corner; a cluster of kacang pool stalls in one centre
Larkin pork-free, not certifiedCedar Point Food Centre
Claypot curry fish head and late-night satay under one roof
KSL pork-free, not certifiedCentury Street Food Court
Late-night open-air food court near KSL with 80+ stalls
KSL mixed food court (pork and beer stalls present); individual stalls vary