Johor, home of the Southern Tigers, is one of the most famous holiday destinations for Singaporeans and locals alike. Besides the host of food options, many hunt for traditional Johorean fare especially for breakfast. The next time you’re in Johor, visit these 9 halal breakfast places for a taste of Johorean cuisine!
9 Halal Breakfast Places in Johor You Have to Try!
1. Pondok Santapan Larkin
Pondok Santapan Restaurant Larkin is a restaurant that serves a variety of local halal breakfast options. Just name what comes to mind, roti canai, nasi lemak, coconut pancakes, sweets, almost everything is available!
Roti Arab is one of the most ordered dishes at Pondok Santapan Larkin. Famous for the quality of its bread and the deliciousness of its curry, it’s no wonder that this dish is one of the most ‘hot’ menu items in this restaurant! Not only delicious, but filling. It’s worth it!
The Johor Laksa is really tasty and enticing. Prepared using the original Johor Laksa recipe that uses spaghetti as noodles and a thick sauce, this dish is indeed quite famous in this restaurant. We bet you must be drooling already!
Address: No. 8, Jalan Puyuh Larkin Jaya, Larkin, 80350 Johor.
Contact: +6012-745 0560
2. Onn Kitchen
Onn Kitchen – the name of this restaurant must be familiar to Johor Bahru residents. Having the motto “Serving good food since 1933” which is clearly displayed on the sign of this restaurant, it’s not an exaggeration if we say that this restaurant that has been operating since 1933 is indeed a legend!
Among the halal breakfast dishes provided are roti jala, pancake, mihun soup, nasi lemak, roti canai, lontong and many more. The best selling item is roti canai. The bread, which is fluffy and soft inside but crispy on the outside, is delicious even when eaten on its own!
Address: 29A, Jalan Tarom, Kampung Bahru, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6019-799 9588
3. Warung Teh Sarbat Asli
The signature of this stall must be their teh sarbat (ginger milk tea), toasted bread, and half boiled eggs. Fried rice and noodles are also available. It’s kind of like a kopitiam but the Malay version of it.
The teh sarbat is the star of the show and is said to be super ‘kaw’! According to the owners of the stall, the ginger is dried out in the sun for a while before being ground and added to the tea.
Address: Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 2, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6018-239 4296
4. Warung Saga
Warung Saga is a village stall that has been established since 1986 and has become a favorite destination for locals who want to enjoy the deliciousness of its best-selling menu, which is dried lontong or even fried tofu. If you don’t know how delicious Johor’s original lontong kering tastes, try here to find out the ‘level’ of its deliciousness that can be used as a benchmark for the popular lontong kering.
Dining here will definitely be a valuable experience in your travels when ‘walking around looking for food’ in Johor Bahru. This warung is quite spacious, with a retro concept and on the wall there are also so many old photos of famous local figures which are very interesting for you to get to know the history of the state of Johor.
In addition, there are also other halal breakfast dishes that are very synonymous with Johor people such as Johor laksa, otak-otak Kempas and also Johor mee rebus. If you’re looking for some unique food, try mayong egg fried rice, goat fried rice, satay fried rice or even salted egg chicken rice. It doesn’t matter if it’s morning, noon or night, Warung Saga is one of the best places to eat in Johor Bahru which is ideal for you to explore in a mission to get to know the traditional food of Johor. In short, this destination can be labeled as a one stop center for tourists who want to enjoy the authentic food of the local people, without having to visit other restaurants.
Address: 5, Jalan Mahmoodiah, Kampung Mahmoddiah, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6017-444 9910
5. Gerai MFR Roti Canai
Just mention Roti Canai Bukit Chagar and surely many people living in Johor know about it. Open as early as 7am, this restaurant is also known as THE breakfast port in JB.
The roti canai served here is said to be crispy, every bite will surely make you drool because of its deliciousness. The dhal and curry sauces are also praised by customers.
Address: 394, Jalan Tengku Azizah, Bukit Chagar, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor.
6. Restoran Sinar Kurnia
This hidden gem in JB is also known among locals as Breakfast @ Sinar Kurnia. Serving up traditional Johorean fare like Lontong Kering with Rendang Daging, Soto Nasi and Lontong Kuah, you won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for these dishes.
Besides that, they also have roti canai, roti telur and other variations on the roti canai.
Address: Jalan Kurniawan, Kampung Kurnia, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6016-761 6084
7. Ayam Goreng Dapur Kayu
Who doesn’t like ayam goreng berempah, right? If you are around JB, take the time to go to Ayam Goreng Dapur Kayu’s stall. The specialty of the fried chicken here is that it’s fried using a charcoal stove. Using charcoal definitely adds to the aroma of the chicken as well as evokes an enticing charred taste. That’s why it’s one of the best places to eat in Johor Bahru.
The fried chicken here can be eaten alone or with rice. As soon as you order, you will be served chicken curry, asam pedas, sambal tumis, and pickled cucumber. The average customer here is satisfied with the delicious fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. No wonder this stall has been operating for many years.
Address: Kawasan Perindustrian Dato Onn, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6016-715 4390
8. Bonda Rozita Kitchen
Do you remember Mak Yah’s legendary Nasi Campur behind Plaza Pelangi? Now inherited by her daughter, Kak Ita, Kak Ita’s Nasi Campur is really famous, if you’re a little late you will only get remnants of her delicious food.
Among the special dishes include Ikan Sumbat, Soto Madura, Asam Pedas and various types of side dishes. All are super delicious Malay dishes. Even the prices are pretty affordable.
Address: Jalan Cermat 3, Taman Maju Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6016-796 0012
9. Tapah Corner
For breakfast, it’s not valid if you don’t stop at Tapah Corner Restaurant in Johor Bahru. This restaurant is famous among Johoreans themselves as well as Singaporeans who are willing to come down to have breakfast here because of the cheap prices and delicious food. Like most other nasi campur restaurants, this restaurant offers a variety of nasi campur side dishes of Johorean origin.
Among the must-try halal breakfast at Tapah Corner are roti canai, nasi lemak, paru goreng berempah and asam pedas kepala ikan. Apart from that, mee rebus, various confectionery, Johor laksa, lontong and bakso are also served here.
Address: 1, Jalan Ketam, Taman Suria, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +6019-728 1395
Will you be trying any one of these halal breakfast places in Johor?
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Written by Kartini Kannan
