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Cuisine of Johor Bahru for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The local cuisine has been replenished for centuries with dishes from Chinese, Indian, Thai, and even Portuguese culinary traditions. It is surprisingly syncretic and original today. You can find individual Indian, Thai, and European restaurants, European fast-food chains like McDonald's, and Chinese restaurants here. Chinese restaurants are especially plentiful here. The proximity to Singapore, where a lot of people come from China, contributes to this. In general, the local cuisine is quite spicy. Therefore, it will be better to ask for a reduction in the number of spices before ordering an unknown dish.
Excursion over cultural sights of Johor Bahru - 'must visit' points of interest
In Bahru, there are many beautiful palaces and mosques, interesting museums and cultural centers. Many excursion routes in Bahru start from the same place - Istana Besar. The gorgeous palace … Open
Rice is very popular with local chefs. It is used for cooking almost all the dishes. It is called the same as in Indonesia – Nasi. Interestingly, everything else is often referred to simply as lauk here. This can be translated as "supplement to the rice". You should not be surprised that rice is not only served as a main dish with additives and used as a side dish here but it is also added as one of the ingredients in many desserts. Garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, cinnamon, kaffir, cumin, and cloves are most commonly used as spices.
Pork is used much less often than chicken, lamb, fish or seafood in local restaurants. There is a prosaic explanation for this. Most Malays practice Islam. It forbids eating pork. But this does not mean that local chefs do not use pork meat in their dishes at all. There are many Buddhists, Christians, and atheists in Bahru. Residents of Singapore love to eat pork. If you are a vegetarian, you should at least once visit any of the restaurants "Banana Leaf" with South Indian vegetarian cuisine. The entire restaurant chain is designed for Buddhists. It is interesting not only for the actual dishes but also for the ceremony of eating without unnecessary conventions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Johor Bahru. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
In Bahru, absolutely everyone can easily find a suitable pastime – fans of outdoor activities, shopaholics, tourists with children, and amusement park devotees. For many locals and guests … Open
Many tourists rightfully consider Chettinad one of the most interesting local dishes. This dish moved to the city from South India. This is rice, which is served wrapped in banana leaves with vegetarian, meat or fish curry. Vegetarian curry is the most popular because Chettinad itself is considered predominantly vegetarian. But you can order it with papadum. This is a local version of very large chips. You can also order chicken stew. Rendang lamb is also served with this dish and rice. Keep in mind that Chettinad is eaten only with hands. It's a tradition here.
Hindu Images 27 You should order Nasi Dagang for lunch. This is rice that is steamed in coconut milk along with fried coconut pulp, pickles, eggs, and fish curry. This dish is served not only for lunch but also for breakfast and dinner. A dish called bacutte is delicious. It is made from pork ribs, necessarily covered with fat. The ribs are cooked for a long time, ideally for several days. They are cooked in a broth of herbs and spices over low heat. Star anise, cinnamon, Angelica, dill seeds, and garlic are always among the herbs and spices. Sometimes mushrooms, giblets, tofu, and cabbage are added to the broth.
Top hotels in Johor Bahru for business trip or short vacation
The variety of attractive hotels in Bahru will please even the most discerning and experienced travelers. The stylish KSL Hotel & Resort is one of the most modern and popular places to stay … Open
Hokkien Mee is also delicious. This is the local equivalent of fried Chinese yellow noodles. It is stewed in soy sauce with pork, fish cutlet, squid slices, and cabbage. Fried lard cut into cubes is also included in the dish. It is served as a side dish. Some gourmets claim that the whole essence of Hokkien Mee is in fat but nothing else. The dish is very popular. It is eaten at any time of the day or night, on holidays and on weekdays. Sang Har noodles are delicious. It is served with river prawns in a thick egg broth. Caviar from shrimp is sure to get into the broth.
Hindu Images 24 Be sure to taste the local equivalent of a kebab called sate. This is meat fried on a barbecue with the addition of turmeric. It is a mandatory ingredient. Sate is usually served with peanut sauce, onions, cucumbers, and ketupat. This is a briquette of rice that is cooked in a tightly wrapped palm or banana leaf. The most delicious sate is sold at night and day city markets. You should also taste nasi kandar. This steamed rice is served with a variety of side dishes – from fried chicken or squid to fish caviar, eggplant or lamb curry.
Shopping in Johor Bahru - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
There is everything for fans of thoughtful shopping in Bahru. One of the most popular local shopping centers is located in the main city square near the railway station. The Johor-Singapore … Open
You should taste the five-spice barbecue pork called Char Siu. Meat is watered with honey and soy sauce with the addition of chili, vinegar, garlic, and sugar. This is very unusual and very tasty. You should taste shrimp and squid. They are fried right in front of you over an open fire and served seasoned with spices. Nasi Lemak is very tasty as a dessert. This is rice in cream. Rice is soaked in coconut cream. Then it is steamed and wrapped in a banana or Pandanus leaf. You can wash it down with tea, coffee or juice. Wine, beer, and vodka are interesting from alcohol. But they are sold only in special stores.
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♥   Restaurant 'Mellben Seafood (Ang Mo Kio)' Singapore. Type - Seafood. 14.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'New Ubin' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 15.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Corner House' Singapore. Type - Innovative. 18.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Boon Tong Kee (Balestier Road)' Singapore. Type - Singaporean. 19.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Shang Palace' Singapore. Type - Cantonese. 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Nadaman' Singapore. Type - Japanese. 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Open Farm Community' Singapore. Type - International. 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Hua Ting' Singapore. Type - Cantonese. 19.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Song of India' Singapore. Type - Indian. 19.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Tambuah Mas (Tanglin)' Singapore. Type - Indonesian. 19.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Apam Balik is another common dessert. It is often used as a breakfast. It is a thick pancake with different fillings. Dessert Kuih comes from China. It looks like little colored cakes. … Open
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Johor Bahru

Singapore City
Senso restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful colonial buildings of the city. The restaurant specializes in cooking Italian cuisine. Delicious pasta, pizza and seafood - Italian wine will become an excellent complement to your dish. Curry Favor restaurant is notable for its cozy home-like atmosphere. In the menu of the restaurant you can find widest choice of ... Open »
Batam Island
If you’re looking for European or American cuisine, you can easily find it here on Batam Island, too. There is a wide choice of hamburgers, sushi, Chinese noodles, pizzas, and pasta due to the abundance of tourists. Still, it’s worth trying local cuisine as well. But for you not to have any problems with digestion it’s better to go to the top-class restaurants, local ... Open »
Melaka
Those who want a break from rice have to taste Tahu gorent. It is a mixture of small cubes of soybean meal and soybean sprouts smothered in grounded peanuts and fried; it is served with a spicy sauce. Those who can’t imagine a meal without entrees have to pay attention to laksa Johor soup. This is delicious fish soup with rice noodles. There are also quite complex dishes ... Open »
Kuala Lumpur
In the mid-day long queues can line up to them - so large the number of regular customers is. Usually stalls offer a decent portion of rice with an addition that customer picks for himself. Selection of additional components is usually great: fresh and steamed vegetables, fish and exotic seafood, as well as all satay ayam kebabs of meat or chicken. These stalls also differ ... Open »
Sumatra
A very interesting treat is wabi omelette, which is cooked with fresh herbs and nuts; the taste of the dish is simply inimitable. As for meat treats, the most common components are chicken and beef. In local restaurants visitors are recommended to order satay, small skewers of meat and seafood. A big surprise is waiting for fans of fish dishes, as delicious seafood treats are ... Open »
Penang
Meat dish fans should try rendang. This treat is considered to be one of the most complex in cooking and sophisticated in its taste. The process of cooking of the dish lasts for about several hours. Small slices of meat are slowly boiled in coconut juice for a couple of hours and get an astonishing taste and flavor by the end of cooking. Local restaurants offer enough of ... Open »
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