JB Chinese Food

Chinese Food

* Bamboo Restaurant. It is located in Jalan Sutera 1, Taman Sentosa. Most well known among the Singaporeans and outstation travellers who come to specifically sample the "Paper wrapped Chicken". It is a dish which is filled with chinese herbs and then baked in oven. Costs about RM12 per chicken. Not recommended by jb locals nowadays. Even the shop beside it offers better (and similar) food.

* Foo Kee, Jalan Dato' Abdullah Tahir (opposite New York Hotel). Great seafood at reasonable prices.

* Huizu Hot Wok, Taman Mutiara Rini, Skudai (off Skudai Highway, Goodhope Hotel junction). Halal Chinese. Oat prawns, ice-blended dragon fruit.

* On Kee Restaurant, Permas Jaya (Opposite New Bus Stand at Permas Jaya). They have various kind of Chinese Foods that serve at a reasonable price. The Chef won prizes for two competition at China. The enviroment are good and the waiteress and waiters are friendly.

* Pekin Restaurant. Located in Taman Sentosa. It is probably the cheapest among a chain of restaurants owned by the same owner. It has been around for more than 20 years. It still serves up piping hot chinese food which has been favoured by both local and Singaporeans.

* Sentosa Mee Hoon Kueh. Probably one of the earliest vendors in promoting the Mee Hoon Kueh dish. It is located along Jalan Sutera in Taman Sentosa. It has been the subject of many Singapore based food shows which came into Johor Bahru for a review of local delicacies. Non-halal.

* Sing Kee Restaurant. Located in Jalan Meranti, Taman Melodies. It has been serving the local community for nearly 20 years. It has a few signature dishes such as claypot lamb and curry fish head.

* Tapai Tang Restaurant. Located in Jalan Meranti, Taman Melodies. It is a well known eatery for small dishes and pretty good food. A must try.

* Yi Bao Restaurant. Located along the main road in Taman Maju Jaya and within walking distance from Plaza Pelangi, this humble eatery offers one of the best 'mee hoon kueh' in town. 'Mee hoon kueh' is a popular Chinese delicacy where pieces of flour are cooked in a thick, tantalising soup consisting meatballs, mincemeat, vegetables, fragrantly deep-fried anchovies and egg, all cooked to perfection. Noodle version also available. Expect large crowds of office-going workers during lunch hours. Non-halal.

* San Lou Restaurant. Located in Taman Pelangi. Famous for its fried bee hoon. Also serves seafood.

* Woon Kiang Restaurant. Located at Stulang Darat, behind Foon Yew High School. The famous Johor Bahru Kuay Teow Kia is here, a MUST TRY. Kuay Teow Kia is this dish where Kuay-teow boiled in a herbal-like soup is served with pig offal, braised duck meat, preserved salted vegetables, braised half-boiled eggs and various types of beancurd, depending on what you order.