Malacca, also spelt as Melaka, has changed a lot since the lockdown and the next time you find yourself in this historical town while on your trip to Malaysia, be sure to check out some of the best, most interesting bars, including a 100-year-old one.
Malacca is known for many things, especially being home to a rich and culturally diverse environment. With travel back in full swing now, a short trip here is always a good idea. There is plenty to discover, from heritage hotels to cafes. And since the historic city is also known as one of the best places to visit to eat to your heartâs content, you might forget that it also has plenty of great bars.
The bar scene in Malacca has recently upped its ante, with names like BUDI that offer more than just potent cocktails. Others, like the 100-year-old Sin Hiap Hin, well, let history do the talking.
There are also plenty of old-school bars readily available, featuring the background of the rich history of one of Malaysiaâs oldest states. Checking out these best bars in Malacca may be the perfect reason to plan a trip.
Hatten Hotel is considered to be one of the more luxurious stays you can find when in Malacca. The hotel is set against a picturesque vista of Malaccaâs most famous historical landmarks and on the 22nd floor lies Alto Sky Lounge. It brings a whole new definition to the term âa new height of luxuryâ with a breathtaking view of the cityscape right before your eyes. Alto Sky Lounge also offers a wide variety of drinks, from cocktails to fine wines. Be sure to dress appropriately as Alto Sky Lounge does have a strict âsmart casualâ dress code.
Address:Â Hatten Square, Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Phone:Â +60 6-286 9696
It appears Malacca has also caught up with the times with its very own speakeasy bar known as The Old Merchant. From a first glance, The Old Merchant carries a heavy oriental vibe to its atmosphere as it was evolved from an ancient private bank that dates back to the 1920s. The speakeasy is also located along Jalan Kampung Pantai, which was the original Chinatown back in 15th-century Malacca. The Old Merchant also sticks true to the heritage of being a speakeasy as it will be a bit of a task to locate.
Address:Â 88, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Phone:Â +60 19-627 9020
Image credit: The Old Merchant æ»ćș/Facebook
If youâre looking to liven up your evening, the Hard Rock Cafe in Malacca is the place to be. The franchise has been around since the 1970s with its rock & roll themed memorabilia that adorn its walls. Fans of old-school rock & roll are in for a treat as Hard Rock Cafe has plenty of that and more. It also offers a wide spread of dishes and drinks for one to pick from while you go back through the golden years of rock & roll. You can also walk away with Hard Rock Cafe souvenirs from its gift shop, located within the premises.
Address:Â 28, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
Phone:Â +606-2925188
Image credit: Hard Rock Cafe Melaka/Facebook
Inspired by the golden days of Dondang Sayangs clubs, BUDI Melaka is a hidden bar that offers more than just a good olâ Old Fashioned. Sin See Tai cafe by day, and BUDI Melaka by night, the bar serves a bevvy of unique cocktails made using local produce including a vegetable-forward menu that incorporates homegrown ingredients like bittergourd, eggplant, corn and sweet pea into its concoction. The multi-level bar is eccentrically designed, giving a sense of mystery and cosiness at the same time. We recommend that you make a reservation before heading over because seats are pretty limited.
Address:Â 16, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka
Phone:Â +6017-7188269
Image credit: Budi/Facebook
If youâre looking for something authentic and old-school, your visit to Melaka will not be complete without a drink at the 100-year-old vintage bar at Java Lane. This drinking hole is a living heritage and is managed by Aunty Doris, the bartender in charge of serving and pouring you some of the most unconventional spirits in the market. Sheâs been with the bar for over 40 years, and it is raved about for its rustic saloon-style bar thatâs unpretentious yet charming. When visiting the oldest bar in historical Melaka, youâll get more than cocktails and shots, but anecdotes of good olâ Malacca from the owner herself.
Address:Â 5, Kampung Jawa, 75200 Melaka
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They say the best way to explore Malacca city is by foot. If you happen to be around the heritage zone, Tipsy Bridge is a must-go for a tipple. Itâs tucked in an alleyway off the main road, along Jalan Kampung Pantai across Kampung Jawa Bridge (where Sin See Tai or BUDI Melaka is). Its neon-lit signage is quite hard to miss. The little street here is quite happening at night, with upbeat music and neighbouring cafes like Tuju Cafe and The Bridge Cafe.
Address:Â Jalan Kampung Pantai, Dalam Lorong Jabatan, 75200 Melaka
Phone:Â +6011-2682 3038
Image credit: tipsybridgeauthentic/Instagram
Located adjacent to the famous Jonker Street, Reggae on the River is a riverside bar that allows you to chill al-fresco style while having a pint of beer or tequila shots. Itâs a popular drinking place among the locals and offers a nice view of the vibrant Melaka River.
All packed up to go for a dive or youâve always wanted to get a diving license but doesnât know where to go?
Tioman Island is the next destination in your to-dive list!
Listed as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it is best known for its famous scuba diving spots filled with sponges, sea corals and shipwrecks.
Here, weâve provided the complete guide to diving in Tioman Island that you definitely do not want to miss.
Pack your bags and get ready to dive!
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Tioman Diving Season
So, now you know one of the best islands to dive but do you know the suitable season for a dive?
Tioman Island, like the rest of Malaysia is a tropical country with low humidity, hot weather and occasional rainfall throughout the rest of the year. It is best to ensure the right season to dive.
1. November till February
Monsoon Season.
It brings strong waves and unusually high tides during those time.
Diving is not allowed.
2. March till October
Dry Season
The warm water in the seas brings out the richness of the marine life.
Possible to dive
3. Mid March till May and September till Mid October
Below is the map of the common dive sites around Tioman Island. This will give you some information of the whereabouts of the dive site and help to plan your trip effortlessly.
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5 Best Dive Sites Around Tioman
Do you yearn to be surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and a wide variety of fish?
With so many dive sites for divers to choose from, catering to each interest; from macro diving to wreck explorations for advanced divers- youâll be spoilt for choice! Do not miss out the best activities to do in Tioman Island!
So, youâre not sure which dive sites you should explore? Hereâs what you must not miss with 5 best dive sites in Tioman, just for you!
No divers should ever miss this because it has the most impressive reefs in the area.
It is home to an abundance of beautiful hard corals, soft corals, sea fans, sea sponges and small critters attracting thousands of fishes that macro divers will fall in love.
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2. Renggis Island
One of the top famous dive site and it can get really crowded. A magnificent array of beautiful corals hard and soft- surround the reefs, in a symbiotic relationship with the aquatic life (moray eel, angel fish, puffer fish and sting ray).
Also, you may spot some sea turtles and black tip reef sharks. This site is usually used for training dives and night dives due to its rather low depths.
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3. Chebeh Island
Another one of the fantastic dive site, suitable for all levels of divers, the formation of rocks and underwater scenery will leave you in awe.
Home to a school of barracudas and trevallies and some sightings of manta ray and whale shark during the migration season (around April and October).
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4. Labas Island
This site has many wondrous caverns around, thus depicting a piece of Swiss cheese- like a maze, one can swim through the deep trough or glide along with the dense corals.
As you go deeper into the site, you may spot turtles, sharks and angel fish.
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5. Sawadee Wrecks
A former Malaysian Navy Warship was sunken in 2012 to create an artificial reef alongside two old fishing vessels (Sawadee Wreck), home to families of lionfish, pufferfish and also a tiny octopus.
This dive site is more suited for advanced and leisure divers, where the large openings allow divers to enter and explore the wreck from the stern to bow.
So, remember this best dive sites so you wonât miss any of the spectacular views underwater.
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4 Best Dive Centre In Tioman
Are you eager to jump into the sea now after getting to know the beautiful dive sites?
Wait⊠youâll need scuba tanks, scuba mask, a diving suit and a license! Where to get all this stuff, you may ask?
Here it is, the 4 best dive center that provides all your necessary diving equipment that is readily available- hassle-free!
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1. Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
The only 5 star PADI dive center located at the east side of Tioman Island.
Price Starting From: You can check the prices on official Facebook page. You may contact them directly to get a better price list.
Dive Centre Highlights:
The only dive operator on the east side of the island.
The less explored dive sites are suitable for macro divers.
The dive sites ranged from shore, rocky slope, sandy slope and submerged reef.
PADI Discover Scuba, a course for âIntroduction to Scuba Divingâ.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advance Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Specialty courses; Altitude Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographer, Enriched Air Diver, Search and Recovery Diver
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster, Instructor Development, Rescue Diver, Master Instructor.
Has inbound and outbound dive tours
Provide snorkelling trips.
Amigo Dive Centre Juara Tioman
Location: Kediaman 1, Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-612 2032
Email: [email protected] Facebook
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2. B&J Dive Centre
The oldest dive centre in Tioman Island and provides technical wreck diving.
Provide dive course packages that include accommodation.
Provide a list of accommodation and able to assist in booking for you.
  In Air Batang
Tioman Dive Resort (own accommodation)
Tioman House Bungalows
Cozy Inn
Fiqthya Chalets
  In Salang Bay
Salang Pusaka Resort
Salang Indah Resort
-> Offer PADI courses, Children Scuba Diving, Fun Dive, Tec Diving Courses, PADI Professional Courses, and CCR Rebreather Course. -> Exploring the wrecks around Tioman Island in deep water between 55m and 69m depth.
HMS Repulse
HMS Prince of Wales
Submarine 016
Submarine KXVII
HMS Banka Minesweeper
MV Seven Skies Supertanker
Aur Tanker
B&J Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Air Batang (ABC) and Jeti Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +609-419 1218 (ABC) / +609-419 5555 (Salang)
Email: [email protected] Facebook
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3. Tioman Dive Centre
A renowned diving centre that not only offers a full range of diving course but also leisure diving.
Price Starting From: You may direct contact them via contact below to get the exact price.
Dive Centre Highlights:
Offers a full range of diving courses.
Offers 20 spectacular dive sites for leisure diving.
PADI Bubblemaker designed for young children aged between 8-9 years old.
PADI Discover Scuba designed for beginner divers and to experience diving.
PADI Scuba Diver course, an alternative to Open Water Course if youâre short on time.
PADI Recreational Dive courses; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver.
PADI Professional courses; Divemaster
Provide a list of accommodation options but you will need to book them by yourself.
Swiss Cottage Resort
Cheers Chalet
Tioman Cabana
Coral Reef Resort
Babura SeaView Resort
Persona Island Resort
The Berjaya Resort
Tioman Dive Centre
Location: Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman Island, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: +6013-886 2978
Email: [email protected] Facebook
4. Bayu Dive Centre
A youthful dive centre that features a look at the Snake Eels (Ophichthidae) in their natural habitat.
Provides leisure dives that includes; shore, boat and night dive.
Thereâs a range of PADI courses to choose from: Discover Scuba, Open Water Scuba, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response and last but not the least, Divemaster.
Get the chance to admire snake eels during one of the shore dives.
Offers course packages that includes accommodation so you donât need the hassle to find on your own.
When you book one of the packages, it includes ferry return trip from either Tanjung Gemuk or Mersing Jetty to Kampung Genting Jetty (excludes Marine Park tax).
Bayu Dive Centre
Location: Â Genting Bayu Chalet, Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman, 26800 Kuala Rompin, Malaysia
Contact: +6014-756 0092
Email: [email protected] Facebook
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Tioman Diving Course Package
Do not know which diving course is suitable for you? PADI, the worldâs largest recreational diving and dive training organization provide a wide range of courses from beginner to instructor level.
Here we have enlisted a few courses that cater to suit different requirements.
At the same time, PADI includes dive courses for those who wished to take a step further to become an instructor or work as a career.
The price of a divemaster course is range about MYR 3,500. You may contact the dive center directly for further inquiry on other professional dive courses.
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PADI Professional Dive Courses:
PADI Master Scuba Diver
PADI Instructor Development Course
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructor
For the bold and adventurous, and ready to discover wrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. Here are some special diving courses for you.
Some courses require you to acquire certain skills and certificates.
For example, the Rescue Diver Course requires you to have the skillset and certificate in both; Advanced Open Water Diver and Emergency First Response.
You may contact the dive centre for further information on the type of course that interests you.
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The island may be a stone throw away but you definitely canât swim all the way there! Getting to the island itself still requires a ferry or a speedboat.
There are two jetties in Mersing that travels to Tioman Island; Tanjung Gemok Jetty and Mersing Jetty, but the journey from Singapore to the jetty has many different options which weâve opted for your convenience.
1. Private Car From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
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Hassle-free, without the need to get down from the car at immigration
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Non-sharing rides
Experienced, friendly drivers & punctual and keep on track with customerâs schedule
Drivers familiar with local traffic conditions and alternative road
Vehicle thoroughly checked before travelling
Comfortable, spacious with ample legroom
No additional or hidden cost
Families travelling with younger children or elderly
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2. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Tanjung Gemok Jetty)
If youâre travelling on a budget, there are other options that donât burn a hole in your pocket and are equally comfortable too.
Here, 3 operators that schedule coaches to Tanjung Gemok Jetty from Singapore.
We highly advise alighting at Tanjung Gemok Jetty because it has more stable ferry schedule compared to Mersing Jetty and theyâre only 40 minutes apart.
The time taken to travel doesnât differ much from self-driving and you should be able to arrive at your destination within 4 hours from Singapore.
No matter which bus/coach you pick, youâre advised to arrive at the bus/coach departure station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. Similarly, for return trip too!
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Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty
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Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
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2.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Tanjung Gemok Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
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Step 2: Take Ferry From Tanjung Gemok Jetty To Tioman Island
Once youâve arrived at Tanjung Gemok Jetty, you will need to take a ferry to Tioman Island.
Now only BlueWater ferry operator operate from Tanjung Gemok Jetty to Tioman Island.
Book your ticket in advance to avoid any frustration. You may book it online to secure your tickets. Check the Tioman ferry schedule to plan your itinerary and ensure you have a smooth journey.
3. Bus From Singapore To Tioman Island (via Mersing Jetty)
Another popular option for travellers to travel from Singapore to Mersing is by bus. These buses provide more timeslot, especially for those who prefer to travel at night.
The night schedule is suitable for those who wish to catch the first ferry the next morning, but youâll need to stay one night in Mersing.
There are 2 operators that schedule buses to Mersing Jetty or Mersing Bus Terminal from Singapore.
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Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
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Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 6:00am
SGD$39/pax
Bugis MRT Exit D
Daily 6:30am
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
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Singapore To Mersing Bus Terminal Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
Kovan Hub 206
Daily 10:00pm
SGD$39/pax
Katong V Mall
Daily 10:30pm
SGD$39/pax
Note: 6 mins walk to Mersing Jetty from Mersing Bus Terminal
3.2 Diamond Coach Singapore
Singapore To Mersing Jetty Bus Schedule & Ticket Price
Departure Location
Departure Time
Ticket Price
The Plaza Singapore
5:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Novena Square Singapore
6:00am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Serangoon Nex MRT Station Exit E
6:20am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
Woodlands Singapore
6:45am
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
SGD$39/pax
With so many online booking sites, you can get yourself a preferred seat (aisle, window, single seat) and avoid any disappointment. You may book them in advance at the various sites; redbus, catchthatbus, myexpressbus, easybook and busonlineticket.
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Step 2: Take Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island
When you arrive at Mersing Jetty, youâll come across a Bluewater Express ferry or Cataferry that will bring you to Tioman Island.
If you prefer to drive to Tanjung Gemok Jetty or Mersing Jetty yourself, the journey is pretty straight forward.
The time taken to travel from Singapore to the jetty takes an average 3.5- 4 hours, depending on the traffic conditions, time and season.
You can either drive your own car from Singapore or rent a car from Malaysia. Although, it can be strenuous to drive long hours and requires you to pay the parking fee and petrol, but driving is leisure (to some).
From Singapore, youâll head over to Woodlands and cross the immigration. Once youâve cross the border and entered Johor, use the EDL highway instead of Jalan Tebrau so as to avoid any traffic congestion.
From here on, look out for the direction that leads to Kota Tinggi and then to Mersing. Follow that direction and youâll soon see the signs directing you to Tanjung Gemok. Once youâve reached Tanjung Gemok, youâll be able to find the signs leading you to the jetty.
After a few minutes, youâll find an open space carpark at the jetty where you can park for MYR10 per day.
Route: Singapore â> Woodlands Causeway â> Johor Bahru â> Kota Tinggi â> Mersing â> Tanjung Gemok â> Tanjung Gemok Jetty.
Always plan your diving trip few weeks before arriving in Tioman because the dive centres need to make all the necessary arrangements to appoint a dive master for you, hence planning everything beforehand is vital.
Enquire for more information, the friendly crew of each dive centres are always ready to assist. Speak to them over the phone or via email if youâre unsure which dive course youâre able to take.
It is better to book a full board package such as ready-made packages that include lodgings.
Some dive centres provide a list of accommodations that are within easy reach of the centre itself.
If youâre wearing glasses, it is best to have a special goggle with prescription lenses so you can have a clear vision of the underwater world. Unfortunately, not every dive centres in Tioman have it, hence is easier to purchase it at a dive shop in the mainland before heading to Tioman.
The availability of ATM are scarce and credit cards can only be used in certain areas. Instead, cash is widely used in the island, so make sure to prepare enough cash in MYR currency.
If youâre not used to the movement of the boats when it crashes into the waves- seasick- you can inform the dive instructor and they will provide some anti-motion sickness pills. However, please notify the instructor if you have any allergy.
Tioman is a duty-free zone where tobacco, alcohol and chocolates are much cheaper than mainland.
Avid foodies beware; Kluang could show you incredible food that youâve been craving for a long time.
Ranging from local delights to western cuisines, thereâs an unlimited list of scrumptious you can find in Kluang, Johor.
Below are just the highlight places that often recommended by locals.
If possible, come to Kluang while you have bad days or when things are falling apart.
The food in Kluang could brighten up your day no matter what.
And in todayâs post, Iâm going to reveal the best food to eat in Kluang Johor. Check it out!
What To Eat At Kluang, Johor
1. Yean Kee Beef Noodles (ć èź°çèçČ)
A popular haunt for locals and gourmets, Yean Kee has brought the taste of beef noodles to a whole new level. They select only the choicest beef to serve you the best beef noodles in town.
Topped with fried shallots, the bowl of beef soup has a rich and savoury flavour but not too overpowering. The well-cooked beef is tender and has a naturally sweet taste. Itâs simple yet perfect to pair the soup with their springy dry noodles.
Location: 4, Jalan Murni 1, Taman Murni, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Phone: +6012 â 773 3088 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am â 3:00pm & 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Closed on alternate Monday and Tuesday
2. Restoran Tangkak Beef Kluang
At Tangkak Beef Noodles Kluang, satisfy your tummy by getting yourself an appetizing bowl of beef noodles.
Tangkak serves smooth and springy noodles that blend well with beef broth. The combination of beef slices, beef tripe, and other tender innards, together with a complex of herbs and spices result in a robust and strong beefy flavour.
Take pride in serving high-quality beef broth, they offer only a soup version of beef noodles. Nevertheless, a variety of noodles is offered and each gives different texture in the mouth.
Address: 5, Jalan Langsat, Kampung Masjid Lama, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +6019 â 778 1880 Opening Hours: Daily: 8:00am to 6:00pm
3. Restoran Sin Hon Kee (æ°æ±èź°ççȘèäžž)
Except for bean curd and noodles, all the food served at Restaurant Sin Hon Kee is homemade. The chef even makes the sauce himself.
Accompanied by dry noodles topped with minced meat, their beef balls soup that gives off an aromatic smell has a clear and flavourful broth. The homemade beef balls in the soup are tender and delicious.
Limited beef balls are served daily so come here as early as you can to avoid disappointment.
Location: 34, Jalan Haji Manap Nordin, Kluang Baru, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +607 â 774 1222 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 5:30pm â 9:00pm
Closed on: Sunday
4. Kluang Rail Coffee (Jln Station, Kpg Masjid Lama)
Surrounded by wire mesh and wooden frames, Kluang Rail Coffee is a typical kopitiam that creates an environment resembling âchicken coopâ. Due to low costs and its nostalgic ambience, the kopitiam is perennially packed in the morning.
Here, a cup of a fragrant coffee is complemented with the roasted toast of different fillings. Many locals also start their morning with traditional kueh, nasi lemak and otak-otak that layout neatly on the table.
Location: Jalan Station, Kampung Masjid Lama, Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Map:https://bit.ly/2JnQp22 Operating Hours: Daily: 7:00am â 12:00pm & 2:30pm â Â 6:00pm
Closed on: Thursday
Along Jalan Panggung lies an unassuming coffee shop, Gerai Makan Botak also known as Botak Curry Mee Kluang that serves curry laksa for over 60 years. Overloaded with fried tofu, cockles, fried fish sticks, and others, some think that a bowl of curry laksa is enough for 2!
Their flavourful and thick curry is the complex of ground spices and coconut milk that cooked to perfection. Overall it is not too spicy and the accompanying chili sambal adds a different taste to laksa.
Location: Jalan Panggung, Kampung Masjid Lama, Kluang Opening Hours: Daily: 7:00am â 5:00pm
6. Yuen Fatt Biscuit (æșćé„Œćź¶)
Looking for delicious mooncakes? Look no further than Yuen Fatt Biscuit! Famous for itâs signature â long golden Shanghai Mooncakes or so-called âGolden Pillowâ, this unique biscuit is nowhere to be found in other bakeries.
The mooncakes are made daily without adding any preservatives and hence, freshness is guaranteed. 3 different fillings of Shanghai Mooncakes are sold here and each has soft and crunchy skin. Theyâre not too sweet and sometimes it makes you crave for more!
Location: No.39 (Ground Floor), Jalan Haji Manap Nordin, Kluang Baru, 86000 Kluang, Johor Phone: +607 â 773 7107 / +6012 â 715 8287 Facebook
7. Ah Fu Satay @ Ah Fook Satay (éżçŠæČçč)
Satay is one of Malaysiaâs most famous local delicacies and Ah Fookâs one is truly worth the try. There are at least two BBQ pits at Ah Fook to supply the high demand in Kluang.
Chicken satay, pork satay, mutton satay, and intestine satay are the 4 types of satay served here. Each stick costs only 70 sen and among all, pork satay is rated the best. Pair your satay with the accompanying of sauces to add a more flavorful taste to the satay.
Location: PTB1015, Jalan Sekolah Chong Hwa, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 6:00am â 12:00am
Saturday to Sunday: 6:00am â 1.00am
Closed on: Monday
8. Barneyâs Western Food, Kluang
Barneyâs has been operating for quite a long time and it used to be the most famous one in Kluang.
Since the opening of many other western food restaurants, Barneyâs seems to be forgotten but some of the newly opened restaurants have nothing to compare with Barneyâs in terms of the deliciousness of food.
The masterpiece of Barneyâs, Wagyu Beef, is cooked to perfection that every diner should give it a try. Other western foods are also rated excellent by most of the diners too.
The Barneyâs Peas are one of the best side dishes here, and even pea haters will thoroughly enjoy them!
The chef here has been in the restaurant business for a long time and his experience shows through in his high quality, delicious food.
If you talk to him and tell him what you like, he will make a meal that is custom designed just for you.
Location: 7 & 8, Jalan Komersil Kluang 2, Pusat Perniagaan Komersil Haji Manan, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia Phone: +607 â 774 4992 Opening Hours: Daily: 11:30am â 10:00pm Price Range:Â RM6.00 to RM50.00 Facebook
9. On The Road Cafe
Famed for delicious cheesecakes, On The Road Cafe has made its name popular in every street of Kluang. They also serve set lunch and coffee but still, cheesecakes are their major attraction.
Location: 3-GB, Block F, Johbase City Square, Jalan Lambak, 86000 Kluang, Johor Phone: +6012 â 910 9448 Opening Hours: Daily: 11:00am â 6:30pm
Closed on: Monday Facebook
10. Sin Siang Kee Restaurant, Kluang (æ°éŠèź°èéȘšè¶)
Serving only localâs favorite â Bak Kut Teh, this restaurant is constantly humming with people and activity especially after 11 am and you can hardly get a seat after that.
The brown soup, which is prepared by their secret recipe, is hard to stop after the first sip. All the pork and porkâs tripe inside the soup is well-cleaned before cooking. Delicious and crispy You Tiao is served separately from the soup to complement with the Bak Kut Teh.
Location: Jalan Dato Sulaiman Mohd Noor, Taman Kluang Baru, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30am â 2:00pm
Closed on: Saturday, Sunday
11. Tong Huat Confectionery (äžćé„Œćź¶)
This is the most popular traditional Chinese bakery in Kluang. âTau Sar Pneahâ is the most famous traditional Chinese biscuits sold here and also, Tong Huat serves as one of the main producers of âTau Sar Pneahâ in town.
Filled with mungbean paste, the spherical âTau Sar Pneahâ has a crispy skin and a right taste of sweetness in the mouth. It is packed inside the food-grade wrapper and needs to be consumed in 2 weeks. Kindly call them beforehand as it is normally out of stock.
Location: No.28-30, Jalan Cantik, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +607 â 771 4616 Facebook
12. Restoran Ikan Asam Pedas
To enjoy Malay cuisines in Kluang, we recommend you Restoran Ikan Asam Pedas and itâs signature dish â Asam Fish.
Asam Fish is a sour tasting cuisine with main attraction at its spicy yet sour gravy. The gravy is the perfect blend of different spices and tamarind together with the fish that adds a little sweetness to the gravy.
And for the fish, the meat is so soft and tender. You may also order some side dishes to complete your meals.
Star Coffee House & Restaurant is packed with diners especially during weekends so we encourage you to reserve a seat in advance. The contemporary and modern interior has created a warm and cosy ambiance.
Every food served here to show the Chinese ways of cooking. Crispy duck, steamed chicken, and tofu are the highlight dishes here and their sea cucumber tastes excellent as well. Enjoy the Chinese cuisines here and youâll be totally indulged in the atmosphere offered.
Location: 10&12, Jalan Sultanah, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +607 â 772 3288 / +6019 â 773 3328 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 11:00am â 3:00pm, 6:00pm â 11:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 11:00am â 3:00pm, 5:30pm â 10:30pm
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