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Explore Johor, Malaysia
Johor (柔佛) is the southern-most state of Peninsular Malaysia and the nearest to Singapore. The state is divided into 10 districts with Johor Bahru as its capital city and economic centre, whereas Muar is the royal capital. Although not as well-known and popular as its Malacca neighbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the laid-back towns of Johor's districts are hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Johor Bahru (Capital)
JB Buy: Xyn He Biscuits & Confectionery (鑫河特产专卖店) @ Taman Century — TEMP. CLOSED
Xyn He sells Hokchew biscuits and milk cakes as its signature products. It bakes Cantonese wife cakes too.
Mar 5
JB Buy: B.O.D 包栈.包点专卖店 Handmade Buns & Dim Sum
B.O.D's fresh handmade buns are nice and flavourful. Other buns and dim sums are available too.
Dec 14, 2025
JB Eat: Pacific Kopi (民洋茶室) @ Tan Hiok Nee
Pacific Kopi's fried rice cake, egg tarts, dry mala pan mee, butter & kaya toasts, etc, are delicious.
Dec 12, 2025
Kota Tinggi District
Johor 2025 Day 3: Kota Tinggi to Mersing (丰盛港)
I arrived in Mersing. Explored the town, Mersing Jetty, Mersing beach, etc within half a day.
May 29, 2025
Kota Tinggi Eat: Laughing Canteen (啦枫食堂) Kopitiam @ Bandar Kota Tinggi
Laughing Canteen serves traditional kopi, long list of Malaysia local delights and western food.
May 28, 2025
Kota Tinggi Eat: Okid Kopitiam (胡姬茶餐室) @ Bandar Kota Tinggi
Okid Kopitiam's toast, signature laksa and dry-tossed Mee Sedap chicken noodle are delicious.
May 28, 2025
Kulai District
West Malaysia Day 1: Long Journey to Kluang in Johor
Instead of getting to Kluang directly via Larkin Sentral, I did a detour via Kulai and Ayer Hitam.
Apr 1, 2024
Pontian District
JB / Pontian Eat: The Chicken Rice Shop
The Chicken Rice Shop serves steamed, roasted, soy sauce and honey barbecued chickens and more.
Oct 18, 2025
SG-Johor Bus: Singapore to Pontian Kechil & Kukup Village, Johor (柔佛.笨珍)
Get to Pontian District and Kukup Village in Johor from Singapore using public bus services.
Oct 7, 2025
Pontian Buy: Chai Huat Heng (再发兴饼家) Traditional Pastries @ Pontian Kechil
Teochew la piah, sun biscuit or heong peah, Chai Huat Heng's traditional pastries are not too sweet.
May 20, 2025
Kluang District
Johor 2025 Day 6: Kluang to Batu Pahat (峇株巴辖)
It was an easy day, going for more eats in Kluang before moving to Batu Pahat at around noon.
Jun 1, 2025
Kluang Eat: Zao Wan Jian Mian (早碗见面) Chinese-Style Noodles
Zao Wan Jian Mian's fried kway teow and beef noodle are delicious. Meat dumplings is nice as side dish.
Jun 1, 2025
Kluang Eat: Old Pasar Kopitiam (老巴刹古早味食阁)
I have tried Hakka noodle and beef brisket noodle soup at Old Pasar Kopitiam so far. More to go.
Jun 1, 2025
Batu Pahat District
Batu Pahat Eat: Mee Downstairs (楼下见面) Yong Tau Foo, Noodles & Buns
Mee Downstairs's yong tau foo with noodle is nice. Will go for their polo buns next time.
Jun 4, 2025
Batu Pahat Eat: Ko Zao Bi Noodles House (古早味云吞面) Wanton Noodle
Ko Zao Bi's traditional-taste wanton mee, with mee pok, has nice texture and delicious.
Jun 4, 2025
Johor 2025 Day 9: Batu Pahat to Tangkak (东甲)
From Batu Pahat, I travelled to Muar and took another bus to Tangkak, a town that I had yet to visit.
Jun 4, 2025
Muar District
Muar Eat: Sam Kee Kopitiam (山记咖啡) @ Taman Sri Tanjung
Sam Kee's wholemeal bread, buns and "Roti One M" are nice to go with their special coffee. Mee siam too.
Dec 19, 2025
Muar Eat: My Kim Mama (金夫人) Kopitiam @ Pekan Muar
My Kim Mama serves Malaysian and Thai delights in an air-con environment. Try its seafood hor fun.
Jun 7, 2025
Muar Eat: New Town Authentic Cuisine Kopitiam @ Taman Sri Tanjung
New Town's wanton noodle with spiced chicken and roti canai are nice. The coconut kopi latte is must try.
Jun 6, 2025
Tangkak District
Tangkak Buy: Chop Hua Bee (和美饼家) Big Salty Tau Sar Peah
Ko Zao Bi's traditional-taste wanton mee, with mee pok, has nice texture and delicious.
Jun 6, 2025
Tangkak Eat: Tangkak Kopitiam (东甲咖啡店)
Tangkak Kopitiam's Siham Kuey Teow and Fried Xiang Di surprised me with their taste and portion size.
Jun 5, 2025
Tangkak Eat: Jia Jia Bak Kuet Teh (家家肉骨茶)
Jia Jia's traditional-style bak kut teh with yam rice and unique braised chicken feet are delicious.
Jun 5, 2025
Mersing District
Mersing Eat: Sri Mersing Cafe (丽丰西果饮冰室) @ Mersing Kechil
Sri Mersing Cafe is a nice place for traditional kopi, roti bakar, egg tarts and other confections.
May 30, 2025
Johor 2025 Day 4: Mersing to Kluang (居銮)
After spending the morning in Mersing, I continued the journey to Kluang, a town I was familiar with.
May 30, 2025
Johor 2025 Day 3: Kota Tinggi to Mersing (丰盛港)
I arrived in Mersing. Explored the town, Mersing Jetty, Mersing beach, etc within half a day.
May 29, 2025
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