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11 Best Desaru Food For Family Trip (Seafood Included)

February 12, 2024
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If you’re thinking of spending a blissful short weekend getaway from Singapore to Desaru, why not stop at one of the many budget-friendly seafood restaurants in the seaside town of Desaru?

The seaside views at some of these restaurants are not bad either!

Plus, it is an only quick drive (under an hour) from Desaru to Singapore too!

And other than deliciously best seafood restaurant in Desaru, there are some other places you might want to check out in this list of best food in Desaru!

11 Best Desaru Food and Restaurant

1. Lotus Seafood Restaurant

This affordable Desaru seafood restaurant is part of and within the compound of Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa and faces the ocean in an open chalet-style structure.

Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Western and even Indian cuisine feature on the menu.

Lotus Seafood Restaurant Prawns

Notable dishes include:

  • Garlic butter lobster
  • Fish head curry
  • Lamb bulgogi
  • Kam Heong crab.

Lotus Seafood Restaurant Crabs

It is best to come here during the cooler evening to enjoy the lights of boats reflected in the water while listening to the live music performances!

Beer towers are available here!

2. Nelayan Seafood By The Coast

What to eat near Hard Rock Hotel Desaru?

Nelayan Seafood By The Coast is just 5 minute drive from the hotel.

Nelayan Seafood By The Coast

It is one of the best seafood in Desaru offers a casual environment to enjoy seafood!

There is plenty of seating to go round (maximum capacity is 400 people)!

Also read: 11 Top Seafood Restaurants in Johor Bahru

Nelayan Seafood Restaurant

Sit inside or outside to enjoy unhampered views of the Desaru coastline! You can even walk to the beach from the restaurant!

In case you want to have a birthday or wedding celebration, there are adjoining dining rooms with air-con available!

Nelayan Seafood Restaurant Squids

The in-house chef prepares local seafood dishes like:

  • Salted egg yolk crab
  • Steamed white clams with garlic
  • King prawns with butter sauce
  • Braised or chili abalone
  • Seafood tom yam soup

3. Restaurant Nur Tahara Desaru

What to eat in Desaru? Arab, pakistan cuisine, anyone?

You can find this quaint Desaru restaurant at the same row of Amansari Hotel Desaru.

Restaurant Nur Tahara Desaru

If you’re looking for Arabian food, this restaurant definitely fulfill your taste. Servings are pretty big and fresh!

Dishes worth trying include:

  • Beef Keema
  • Shawarma
  • Lamb & chicken curry with Arab rice

Restaurant Nur Tahara Desaru Lamb Curry

Restaurant Nur Tahara Desaru Naan Cheese

Lamb with Arab rice is one of the best food in Desaru.

Enjoy the sit inside or outside of the shop!

4. Teratai Coffee House

Teratai Coffee House is the to-go breakfast spot for guests at Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. So, it might be a little busy in the morning.

Teratai Coffee House Desaru

But no worries as the restaurant is open throughout the day!

The buffet is the main highlight here. But customers can also order from the À la carte menu which includes Asian and International food.

Teratai Coffee House Buffet

You will find a relaxing atmosphere here! And a lovely view of the sea!

Note: There is no alcohol available for sale here.

5. Jade Garden Seafood Corner

If you like fresh giant lobsters (without a hefty price tag), this Desaru seafood restaurant is the place for you!

Jade Garden Seafood Restaurant At Sungai Rengit, Johor

There is a lobster pond including other aquariums with other live seafood and you can choose your own lobster!

The restaurant serves other seafood dishes too:

  • Lala with sambal
  • Fried squid
  • Salted egg yolk crab
  • Chilli Crab

Also read: 7 Best Seafood Restaurants In Malacca

You will have some pretty good views of the sea from this restaurant as well!

Jade Garden Seafood Corner Food

Tip: Try to avoid peak times during the weekend if you want to worry less about parking. Those reasonably low prices can draw quite a crowd!

Location: 54 Jalan Kerisi, Kampung Sungai Rengit, 81620 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +607-826 5460
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 11:00am – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Closed On: Mondays
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6. Ayam Penyet Z&Z

This restaurant has a wide selection of Nasi Penyet with chicken, fish, prawn & squid in Malay-style cuisine.

Ayam Penyet Z&Z Desaru

The chicken is served with rice, fried tofu, tempeh and a small bowl of  soup. The chicken is perfectly cooked – criso, tender, juicy juicy, tender and crisp.

Ayam Penyet Z&Z Desaru Food

Dishes to try:

  • Ayam penyet
  • Deep fried fish

Ayam Penyet Z&Z

7. The Elephant & The Butterfly

Quite pricey but that is not surprising since this beautiful and colorful restaurant is at a Hard Rock Hotel!

The restaurant boasts a Mexican menu. Food comes in decent portions. Try their burgers!

Sit by the hotel poolside in one of the bright and spacious couches and enjoy the view! Maybe, with one of their very special in-house cocktails in hand too!

The Elephant & The Butterfly Hard Rock Hotel Food

They can even make one just for you if none of the ones on their menu suits your taste!

Wine enthusiasts will also find the wine selection at this establishment delightfully adequate!

Location: Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Jalan Pantai 3, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +607-838 8888
Opening Hours: 11:00am to 10:30pm
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8. Super Lobster Restaurant

Another halal option, Super Lobster Restaurant is not your usual traditional Desaru Chinese restaurant!

One of their signature dishes is the herbal lobster which is well worth the price!

You can expect the restaurant to put out only the freshest seafood (like shrimp, lala, squid, crabs and of course lobsters!) dishes here. As they get their supply a few times a day!

Super Lobster Restaurant Food

This is a good alternative to the overly popular Jade Garden!

Other dishes to try:

  • Crab with salted egg yolk
  • Butter lobsters
  • Assam seabass
  • Tofu hotplate

Tip: Weekend crowds are crazy!

Location: 7, Jalan Jenahak, Kampung Sungai Rengit, 81600 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +607-824 6108
Opening Hours: 11:00am to 10:00pm
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9. Fruit Buffet At Desaru Fruit Farm

Depending on which fruits are in season, visitors to Desaru Fruit Farm can pick all the fruit they desire!

They have different tropical fruits at the farm – Guava, longan, jackfruit, dragon fruit, passion fruit, banana, pineapple, mangosteen, rambutan, etc. Fruit Shop at Desaru Fruit Farm And the staff will serve the fruit all cut up and ready to eat at the fruit buffet. There are even some pickled fruit options! The in-house cafe has some creative dishes that feature fruits! Desaru Fruit Farm Fruit Buffet It’s worth trying their:
  • Passion fruit chicken
  • Pineapple sweet and sour prawns
  • Fresh papaya chicken soup
  • Deep fried squid with dragon fruit
They have plenty more!
Location: 92, 82200 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6012-772 1817 Opening Hours: 8:30am to 6:30pm Facebook

10. Sengat Seafood Restaurant

If you happen to be anywhere between Desaru and Kota Tinggi in Johor, it might be worth stopping at this inconspicuous restaurant in a tiny fishing village called Teluk Sengat. Especially if you are planning to drop by the crocodile farm nearby. Sengat Seafood restaurant is furnished very simply – think typical kampung style (that means no air conditioning). But the fresh seafood here makes it worth the drive! Sengat Seafood Restaurant Food Must-try dishes include:
  • Nyonya steamed fish with Assam paste
  • Sambal kangkung
  • Chilli Crab
  • Zhao Pai Mian (noodles)
  • Claypot tofu
  • Salted egg yolk crab
  • Deep fried buns (dip in gravy)
Location: 58, Jalan Belanak, Teluk Sengat, 81900 Ayer Tawar, Johor, Malaysia Contact: +6019-729 0303 Opening Hours: 11:30am to 9:30pm

11. Ostrich Farm Restaurant

Come to the Desaru Ostrich Farm and meet some of the hundreds of ostriches here at Malaysia’s largest ostrich farm! Understandably, you might not want to have a meal with ostrich meat after seeing a real life ostrich! Ostrich Satay In Desaru Ostrich Farm But this is one of the few places in Johor where you can try dishes made with ostrich meat! So if you don’t mind, then the restaurant (more like a stall) at the farm has some ostrich meat delicacies you might want to try:
  • Ostrich satay
  • Bak kut teh
  • Stir fry
  • Omelette
Ostrich Omelette In Desaru Ostrich Farm
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If you have been wondering where to eat at Jonker Street, this article will help you in many ways!

We have got you 12 different restaurants along or near the Jonker Street that has been frequented and recommended by the locals.

These Jonker Street restaurants not only serve you local delicacies.

Instead, some offer you the hearty and wholesome Western cuisines, Malacca food and some even present you Nyonya dishes that have heavenly taste!

A meal at these restaurants could reenergize your tired body and mind before getting on the journey again.

Let check them out!

We hope you really enjoy yourself while dining here!

12 Best Restaurants In Jonker Street

1. The Baboon House

The Baboon House is a restaurant where tranquil environment meets with decent food. Greeny surrounding, big portion of food at affordable prices, scenic spots, everything about the restaurant is outstanding.

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The Baboon House in Malacca

The restaurant is famous for their homemade burger. One of the most ordered dishes is their highlight, Baboon Beef burger that comes with tender and juicy beef. Served with vegetables and potato wedges, the burger is best with the sauce that adds a little spiciness to the taste. It is one of the famous food in Jonker Street.

The Baboon House

Baboon Green Salad is another must-try too. Topped with chicken and pork bacon, the massive portion of salad is enough for 2 persons!

To quench your thirst, the restaurant offers you beverages ranging from smoothies, fresh juices, coffee, hot tea to alcoholic beverages. Each coffee and hot tea comes with Danish cookies to complement your afternoon tea.

Location: 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Bukit China, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-283 1635
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday

2. Salud Tapas

Being the only Spanish Restaurant in Malacca, Salud Tapas serves incredible Spanish food with nice food presentations. It is housed in an ancient heritage building and the beautiful interior creates a cosy yet romantic ambience for diners.

Salud Tapas At Jonker Street, Malacca

The restaurant features open kitchen where diners can see how the chef cooks while enjoy the delicious food. With the western environment, it makes you feel like having a dinner in Europe.

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The food offered are very authentic. Every bite come with huge flavours. Whether it is paella, gambas (prawns) or calamari, the restaurant offers all of them. If you dip them in their special made black garlic sauce, it tastes even more flavourful!

Salud Tapas (Spanish Food)

Upstairs, the restaurant transforms into a casual bar filled with fun and warm atmosphere. They offer variety of drinks for you to socialise with friends.

Location: 94, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-282 9881
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:30pm – 12:00am
Closed on: Tuesday
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3. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball (马六甲和记鸡饭)

As the name suggested, Hoe Kee sells poached chicken in Malacca. With marble tables and wooden chairs, it offers a nostalgic ambience of traditional Chinese restaurant. For better lightning, head to the middle area with open roof.

Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball

Like the normal chicken rice we eat, the rice ball is cooked by using the chicken stock. The only difference is it is shaped into balls. It is firm and it won’t break up while picking it up.

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Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball At Jonker Street

The poached chicken is incredibly succulent, flavourful and moist! The serving is enough for 2 persons and it tastes really different from the chicken rice in KL and the bean sprouts chicken in Ipoh.

Chili sauce and dark soya sauce are available at each table. It simply just adds the chicken more flavourful.

Location: No.4, 6, & 8, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-283 4571
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
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4. Poh Piah Lwee

Serving the Malaysian’s all-time favourite – Po Piah, the humble restaurant is perfect for a decent breakfast to kick start your day. They also serve Nyonya cuisines that will make you long for more.

Poh Piah Lwee Melaka

The unique thing about Malacca’s Po Piah is they add delicious fried pork lard oil. Though they add it into Po Piah, it still comes with right texture and is not overly oily.

The jicama inside is well-marinated and boiled to the right moisture. Best of all, the amount of sweetness is just right! It is fresh, crunchy and mixes so well with other ingredients in Po Piah.

Poh Piah Lwee

Other recommended breakfast would be Nyonya Dumpling and Nyonya Laksa. The Nyonya Dumpling that has generous fillings is very tasty and sweet while the Nyonya Laksa that comes with fragrant smell is creamy and not too spicy in taste!

Location: 14, Jalan Kubu, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-282 7175 / +6017-783 0986
Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Closed on: Monday & Tuesday
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5. Straits Affair

Straits Affair was established to preserve authentic Peranakan food. Although the ethic has been living in Malacca for over 200 years, the restaurant prides themselves in serving contemporary Nyonya delicacies and keeping old favourite at the same time.

Also read: 13 Best Nyonya Food In Melaka

Straits Affair Malacca

Despite Nyonya delicacies, the restaurant is also a patisserie offering all kinds of Peranakan kuih including pastries, biscuits, cakes and cookies. Their fine kuih are made from their secret family recipe and freshly made of the day.

Straits Affair (Peranakan Pancakes)

Fried ang koo kuih, Pang Susie, ondeh-ondeh and apom berkuah are the signature kuih at Staits Affair. Nyonya food like pai tee, Nyonya laksa and mee siam can be found here too. Besides, their Peranakan pancake with banana and Gula Melaka has a heavnly taste.

For beverages, opt for the coffee or tea with gula melaka. If you prefer something cold, their chendol is best recommended.

Location: 1, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-605 6490
Opening Hours:
Daily:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday

6. Wild Coriander

Set in the picturesque riverside, Wild Coriander is a restaurant combining both Malaysian and Asian food and it offers exceptional Nyonya dishes too. The restaurant serves no pork so you can bring Muslims friends around.

Wild Coriander is in a traditional Malay house with beautiful interior design. The decorations on walls such as traditional plates throw you back to old Malacca times.

Wild Coriander In Jonker Street, Malacca

Both Laksa and Beef Rendang here are superb in taste. As the Beef Rendang goes very well with biryani rice, remember to pair them up while having the dish.

Other Malaysian favourite like Nasi Lemak, mutton curry and bok choi are offered here. Each has distinct flavours and all the produce are fresh.

Serves many nyonya food in Wild Coriander Melaka

Don’t forget to opt for their Cameron Highland tea which has a wonderful taste!

Location: 40, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-380 7211
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday
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7. River View Cafe Melaka

Located away from the hustle and bustle of Jonker Street, River View Café Melaka is one of the Jonker Street cafe that best suited for those who enjoy some quiet moments. Especially in the evening, it offers customers an amazing sunset view of Malacca River.

River View Cafe At Jonker Street

Even though the cafe offers both local delicacies and western cuisines, they are known for specialising in Malaysian classic food.

Beef rendang is their signature. The serving is great and the tender soft beef could just fell apart in plate. For the gravy, the taste is rich and full of spices. It is well-accompanied with pickles, cucumbers, chilli paste, fried anchovies and rice.

Western Food Serves In River View Cafe Malacca

Other recommended dishes are chicken curry, calamari and fried rice.

For beverages, you can have their mango lassi- their highlight smoothies made with yogurt. It is extremely fresh and fruity.

Location: 82, Jalan Kampong Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-380 7211
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
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8. Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant (水仙素食园)

Jonker Street caters to vegetarians too! At Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant, a variety of dishes are offered and they will come out with 1 or 2 local specials each day as the day’s highlight. Ala carte dishes are available here as well.

Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant

The Melaka chicken rice ball is their signature and it is almost sold out around 9am daily. Some people said that it tastes better than the non-vegetarian one.

Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant (Chicken Rice Ball)

It is a twist on the normal chicken rice we taste. Instead of serving a plate of rice, the chicken rice is made into big ball shape and the chicken is served separately as accompaniments.

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Their Wan Tan Mee tastes good too. Customers can choose from 3 different sizes at different prices. However, there is no wantan in the dish. Instead, they serve fried wan tan skin with no fillings.

Location: 43, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +601-635 8052
Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Closed on: Sunday
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9. Seeds Garden Bistro

Seeds Garden Bistro presents the best of nature food. Featuring hearty Asian and European dishes using the freshest ingredients, herbs and spices, the restaurant gives your body a healing experience in the modern city.

Seeds Garden Bistro In Jonker Street, Malacca

We have been eating meat burger for a long time but have you tried the mushroom burger before? This is the signature of Seeds Garden and it tastes delicious! The burger is quite healthy because there is not much seasoning inside.

Seeds Garden Bistro (Mushroom Burger)

We recommend you enjoy their Japanese Curry and Nasi Campur too. If you prefer western dishes more, you can always try their pizza and spaghetti. No worries to vegetarians as they don’t even use mock meat in preparing these dishes.

They offer fresh fruit juices as well. Carrot and apple juices are recommended here.

Location: 60, Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6017-363 9626
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 9:00pm
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10. Hard Rock Café Malacca

Almost everyone who love music will fall in love with Hard Rock Café Malacca. The restaurant is a place where classic hits and authentic cuisines mix in one.

They decorate the restaurant with musical instruments, autographed albums and costumes. And with the memorabilia and modern design, you feel cool and trendy while dining here.

Hard Rock Cafe Melaka

Their homemade Original Legendary Burger is the dish that makes them so famous. Generously filled with cheddar cheese, smoked turkey bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato and fried onion ring, you can imagine how big the portion is!

Not to forget about their Caesar Salad too. Topped with fresh parmesan cheese and garlic croutons, the delicious romaine lettuce is tossed with their homemade dressing.

Hard Rock Cafe Malacca Food

Last but not least, their giant Jumbo Combo! It consists of Tupelo Chicken Tenders, signature wings, onion rings and many more. The big plate is served together with barbecue sauce and honey mustard that goes perfect with the meat!

Location: No.28, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-292 5188
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:30am – 1:00am
Friday to Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00am
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11. Geographer’s Café

Located at the corner of Jonker Street, it is hard to miss out Geographer’s Café that has green panels and striking yellow wall. With live band performance every week, it has been attracting many tourists come over for a decent meal.

Geographer Cafe at Jonker Street Malacca

The restaurant is very famous in Jonker Street, Malacca. A popular Hong Kong movie, Summer Holidays filmed some of the scenes here.

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Many people order their Chicken Satay that comes with peanut sauce. The Indonesian bean curd, Tempeh Curry which is the chef specialities are available here. Another recommended dish would be the curry ramen that mixes with Malay culture. It tastes as good as laksa.

Geographer Cafe At Jonker Street

If you enjoy drinking beers, they offer cocktails and iced beers to relax yourself. It is also one of the best nightlife spot in Jonker Street. If you come here in the afternoon, a coconut drink could beat your heat!

Location: 83, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-281 6813
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 1:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00am
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12. Pin Pin Hiong (品品香茶室)

Featuring an open kitchen, Pin Pin Hiong is a humble restaurant serving home style Chinese food with consistent quality.

It only has a simple one-page menu with few selections. But the food served is definitely what you will die for.

Pin Pin Hiong Melaka

Oyster omelette here wins most people hearts. The fried egg is looks crispy outside but once bitten, it tastes extremely fluffy! The best part is it is not salty and oily yet gives off the egg aroma.

Unlike other restaurants serving flavourful Mee Suah, Pin Pin Hong’s version seems tasteless without much seasonings and ingredients. But if you keep eating, the flavour of ingredients and noodles start coming out.

Pin Pin Hiong (Mee Suah)

Their pork chop tastes great too. It has a very crispy skin and the pork is very juicy. A few tomato and vegetables topped the dish.

Location: 786, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:30am – 2:00pm
Closed on: Sunday

Best Restaurants Malaysia 13 Top Food Near Legoland (Where & What To Eat)

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Best Restaurants Malaysia: Spending the day or weekend at Legoland Malaysia?

It might seem as though there isn’t any good food near Legoland Malaysia but don’t despair just yet!

What to eat near Legoland Malaysia?

Well, we’ve come up with a specific list of food and restaurants near Legoland Malaysia so you can find the best places to feed your hungry travel mates and family!

There’s sufficient variety to keep satisfy your appetite!

Bak kut teh, seafood, asian food, fast food, local (Kopitiam food), Chinese food, Indian food and more!

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1. Brick Family – Best Restaurant Malaysi

Type of Restaurant: Western & Asian cuisine

Brick Family Was Best Restaurants Malaysia has many food choice located in Legoland Malaysia Hotel!

Brick Family Restaurant At Legoland Malaysia Hotel

The food is authentically Asian and of high quality!

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Brick Family Restaurant Food

Note: Variety of food are served, buffet style

Location: Level G, Legoland Malaysia Hotel
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Daily: 7:00am to 10:30am, 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Medini Mall Food & Restaurants

Looking for a fail-safe location with plenty of halal options?

Medini Mall is Best Restaurants Malaysia just walking distance from Legoland Malaysia and while you’re there, you can get something you need at the same time from the minimarts!

Distance From Legoland Malaysia: 6 minutes’ drive, 13 minutes’ walk

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And of course, Mall of Medini restaurants have its selection of fast-food restaurants and other chain restaurants!

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Good old family favorites that don’t require you to wait patiently for your order!

Take your pick from the available food franchises:

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  • Burger King
  • KFC
  • 士林台湾小吃
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  • Kenny Rogers Chicken
  • Pizza Hut
  • Subway
  • The Chicken Rice Shop
  • Shihlin Taiwan Street Snack

Puteri Harbour Food & Restaurant

End your day with a romantic stroll down Puteri Harbour!

Along the way, you can stop by one of the restaurants or bars at the harbour for a sunset dinner!

Most of the Best Restaurants Malaysia here serve Western or Indian cuisine, which we’re not complaining about!

Distance From Legoland Malaysia: 12-15 minutes’ drive

3. Spice Grill – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Indian cuisine and fusion

Spice Grill as the name implies serves up authentic Indian food (both northern and southern) but in a fancy environment.Best Restaurants Malaysia!

Spice Grill JB Restaurant

The balcony bar has terrific views of the harbour!

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Aside from the Indian food, they have fusion food like their special tapas and Turkish chicken!

Spice Grill JB Food

Note: There are private dining rooms inside the restaurant if you care to book them.

Location: Little Red Cube, Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 81300 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Contact: +607-509 6644
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4. Mr. Dakgalbi Sunway BigBox – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Korean cuisine

Warm service and appetizing high-quality Korean food are the highlight of Mr. Dakgalbi Sunway BigBox!

Mr.Dakgalbi Sunway BigBox

Patrons can sit inside in the cosy space or outside by the restaurant.

Mr.Dakgalbi Sunway BigBox Korean Food

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Note:

  • The dakgalbi comes raw on a pan, we can choose to cook ourselves.
  • Kimchi was also one of the best in the restaurant.
Location: G-05 (Ground Floor), Sunway Big Box, Persiaran Medini 6, Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, 79250 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.
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Friday to Wednesday: 12:00pm to 9:30pm
Thursday: 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: +6014-260 8004
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Type of Restaurant: Western restaurant & pub (And some Indian food too!)

Rock Bottom Kitchen & Bar is the most happening place to be if you want to make new friends with people from all around the world!

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Rock Bottom Kitchen & Bar Johor Pasta

They have a DJ here too so if it gets too noisy for you, they do have outdoor seating!

Rock Bottom Kitchen & Bar Johor Paneer Gulnar

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Thursday to Saturday: 11:30am to 1:00am
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Eco Botanic Food & Restaurant – Best Restaurants Malaysia

A brand new township in Johor Bahru, Eco Botanic already has quite a few restaurants that are worth trying!

Especially since it’s only a short drive away!

There are cheap-eat options as well as high-class restaurants!

Distance From Legoland Malaysia: 11-14 minutes’ drive

6. Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh Eco Botanic (顺发肉骨茶) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Chinese restaurant (Bak Kut Teh)

Shun Fa’s ambience is more comfortable than your average Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Johor Bahru!

Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh Johor Bahru

From their menu, you can choose add-ons to complete your meal.

Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh Johor Bahru Food

Right next to Shun Fa is La Strada Coffee which has western food. You can order food from there too!

Note: Come early (before 7:00pm) to avoid the pork ribs being sold out!

7. Vanakam India – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Fine-dining (Indian cuisine)

It’s not every day you come across a fine-dining Indian restaurant near Legoland Malaysia that offers a unique spin in both northern and southern Indian food!

Vanakam India Restaurant Johor

They have an impressive menu too!

But if you don’t know what to order, you can go with their popular dishes:

  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Ghobi Mancuri
  • Prawn Biryani
  • Garlic Naan
  • Crab Masala

Vanakam India Crab

Note: Portions are small.

Location: No. 39, Jalan Eko Botani 3/4, Taman Eko Botani, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11:00am to 10:30pm
Contact: +6011-6377 8015
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8. Kang Bee Hong (慷美峰 – 炭火烧腊鸡饭小厨) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Chinese cuisine

Students from the nearby university often come here for the air-conditioned environment and affordably priced and tasty chicken rice!

Kang Bee Hong Food

Other than the chicken rice, you can order siew yok (roaster pork) or char siew (barbecued pork) to go with your rice.

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Or you can have curry chicken rice instead!

Note: Students are entitled to a 10% discount, just show your student pass!

Location: Jalan Indah 8/12, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: 9:00am to 11:00pm
Contact: +6016-748 6699

9. Kuu by Tea Garden – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Malaysian cuisine

On the same row as the previous restaurant in this list:

Kuu by Tea Garden has a stylish and contemporary version of the usual more casual Malaysian Kopitiam.

Kuu By Tea Garden (Eco Botanic) Johor

Despite this, the food is still reasonably priced.

Get all your local favorites like nasi lemak, fried rice, mutton curry Prata and others!

Their cheese-baked rice is yummy!

Note: Can be crowded during lunchtime.

Location: No 2, Jalan Eko Botani 3/6, Taman Eko Botani, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: 8:00am to 9:30pm
Contact: +607-595 0835
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10. Yi Jia Taste (品味億家) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Chinese cuisine

Yi Jia Taste is one of the best seafood restaurant near Legoland Malaysia.

Quality is the theme here, from the interior stylings to the Chinese food with premium ingredients!

Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant

It might look expensive but when you step in and have a look at the menu, it’s not that bad!

Note: Portions for the dishes are large enough for 2 people

Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant, Bukit Indah

Also read: Top 11 Desaru Food & Seafood Restaurant

Menu items you should try:

  • Seafood porridge
  • Curry fish head
  • Black pepper pork
  • Sour plum drink (free refills!)
Location: 5 & 7, Jln Eko Botani 3/4, Taman Eko Botani, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: 12:00pm to 3:00pm, 5:30pm to 11:00pm
Contact: +6010-760 1177
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Gelang Patah Food & Restaurant

Seafood enthusiasts must definitely make it a point to try the scrumptious food at Gelang Patah!

There’s a lot more than what we put in this list!

Distance From Legoland Malaysia: 15-17 minutes’ drive

11. Chua Kee Seafood (蔡记海鲜楼) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Seafood restaurant

The most famous seafood restaurant (and one of the longest-running) in Gelang Patah has a new branch now!

New Chua Kee Seafood Restaurant

Seafood dishes are their speciality and you can order different sized portions to suit your group too!

All for prices that won’t break the bank!

Chua Kee Restaurant, Gelang Patah

Recommended dishes:

  • Hot Plate Nyonya-style Tofu
  • Black Pepper Crab
  • Honey Chicken Wings
  • Butter Pork Cubes
  • Steamed Fish
  • La La Soup

Location: 19, Jalan Nusaria 3, Taman Nusantara, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia.
Opening Hours:
Wednesday to Monday: 11:30am to 11:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
Contact: +6012-757 7687

12. Restoran Tian Lai (天来海鲜) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Seafood restaurant

Restoran Tian Lai is the one other amazing seafood restaurant in Johor!

Restoran Tian Lai Gelang Patah

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This is plain for all to see because of the daily dinner crowds waiting outside!

Besides their seafood, they serve other Chinese dishes too!

Restoran Tian Lai Gelang Patah Chilli Crab

Regular patrons swear by the following dishes:

  1. Chili Crab
  2. Salted Egg Crab
  3. Sambal Kangkong
  4. Curry Pork Ribs
  5. Ikan Patin
  6. Hot Plate Tofu
  7. Sambal Sotong

13. Wee Hoi Kopitiam & Pau (惠海咖啡店) – Best Restaurants Malaysia

Type of Restaurant: Kopitiam (Malaysian breakfast restaurant)

Steamed homemade buns of various flavors (e.g. braised pork belly, bean paste, kaya, ground fried beans, etc) are all the rage here!

Wee Hoi Kopitiam & Pau Gelang Patah Food

People even pre-order them for takeaways!

In fact, the restaurant churns out up to a thousand of those fresh white buns daily!

Wee Hoi Kopitiam & Pau Gelang Patah Pau & Coffee

It’s not just the buns! Try their coffee and cakes too!

Location: 6, Jalan Kacang Panjang, Gelang Patah, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia.
Opening Hours:
Friday to Wednesday: 6:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on: Thursday
Contact: +6016-776 6110

Travel Tips About Best Restaurants Malaysia Near Legoland 

1. Is there Chinese food near Legoland Malaysia?

Yes, Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh, Kang Bee Hong, Yi Jia Taste, Chua Kee Seafood, Restoran Tian Lai and Wee Hoi Kopitiam & Pau are Chinese restaurants near Legoland Malaysia. You can find more chinese food in Eco Botanic

2. Can you bring your own food inside Legoland Malaysia?

No except for baby formula or specific medical requirements.

3. Is there a Best Restaurants at Legoland Malaysia?

Yes, there are 10 different food joints in the park. Mostly fast food but they do have Western and Asian food at their Market Restaurant.
1. The Cafe
2. Pizza Mania
3. Snack Corner
4. Market Restaurant
5. Asian Deli
6. Cool Hut
7. King’s Grill
8. Burger Junction
9. Beach Grill
10. Brick Cafe

4. Is the food sold inside the park pricey?

Compared to prices in Singapore, it’s quite average but it is expensive for Malaysian standards.

5. What time do the restaurants in Legoland close?

Closing times depend on the number of visitors.

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