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CUISINE · MELAYU

Malay food in JB.

Nasi lemak, laksa Johor, ikan bakar, satay, kacang pool — the soul of Johor's kitchen.

35 verified spots14 sub-cuisines23 neighbourhoods
Malay
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Nasi Lemak8 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Yummy Nasi Lemak House

The nasi lemak to beat within walking distance of KSL. Ayam goreng berempah is the must-order.

4.3Google (1,500+)
  • 104 Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 3 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah · Mutton rendang
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Nasi Lemak Hantu

Supper-only nasi lemak. The "ghost" name refers to the hours — it only opens after dark.

4.3Google (800+)
  • 141 Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Pelangi, 80400 JB
  • 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM
  • RM5–20 · 8 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak ayam cili api · Ayam rendang
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Warung Saga

Since 1986. Saturday laksa Johor is a pilgrimage — sells out by 10 AM.

4.4Google (1,000+)
  • 5 Jalan Mahmoodiah, Kampung Mahmoodiah, 80100 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 10 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak Johor · Saturday laksa Johor
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Alang Tunggal Nasi Lemak

Nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah — the signature order.

4.4Google (600+)
  • 139C Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 1/1, Pusat Bandar, 80000 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 10 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Nasi Lemak Kura

Nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah — the signature order.

4.3Google (600+)
  • 71 Jalan Molek 3/1, Taman Molek, 81100 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 16 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak ayam goreng berempah · Mutton curry
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Nasi Lemak Anggerik

Nasi lemak berlauk — the signature order.

4.3Google (800+)
  • Jalan Molek 2/4, Taman Molek, 81100 JB
  • 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 16 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak berlauk · Ayam masak merah
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Coconut Milk Cafe

Nasi lemak berlauk (buffet) — the signature order.

4.3Google (500+)
  • Jalan Adda 3/1, Adda Heights, 81100 JB
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • RM20–50 · 18 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak berlauk (buffet) · Coconut shake
MALAY · NASI LEMAK

Restoran Serai Kampung

Nasi lemak (thick sambal) — the signature order.

4.2Google (500+)
  • 59 Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Austin Heights, 81100 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 18 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi lemak (thick sambal) · Mee curry

Mee Rebus5 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · MEE REBUS

Mee Rebus House

Mee rebus with crisp toppings — the signature order.

4.3Google (600+)
  • 8 Jalan Balau, Taman Melodies, 80250 JB
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 5 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Mee rebus with crisp toppings · Nasi lemak
MALAY · MEE REBUS

Zainal's Place

Mee rebus (Hj Wahid heritage) — the signature order.

4.3Google (1,000+)
  • 89 Jalan Keris, Taman Sri Tebrau, 80050 JB
  • 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 10 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Mee rebus (Hj Wahid heritage) · Nasi padang
MALAY · MEE REBUS

Restoran ZZ Sup Tulang

The original "gearbox" — massive beef bones sticking out of the mee rebus. Laksa Johor is superb.

4.2Google (2,000+)
  • 20 Jalan Petri 5/1, Kampung Bahru, 80100 JB
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 10 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Mee rebus tulang gearbox · Laksa Johor
MALAY · MEE REBUS

Mee Rebus Hj. Wahid

Mee rebus klasik — the signature order.

4.3Google (1,200+)
  • Plaza Angsana, Jalan Tampoi Permai, 81200 JB
  • 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 15 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Mee rebus klasik · Mee rebus daging
MALAY · MEE REBUS

JJ Mee Rebus

Mee rebus Johor — the signature order.

4.3Google (500+)
  • 76 Jalan Bakawali, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 JB
  • 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 18 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Mee rebus Johor

Indonesian1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · INDONESIAN

Warung Boyan

Nasi ayam penyet — the signature order.

4.3Google (500+)
  • Jalan Maju, Taman Maju Jaya, 80300 JB
  • 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 7 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi ayam penyet · Bakso

Ayam Penyet2 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · AYAM PENYET

Ayam Penyet Best

Ayam penyet — the signature order.

4.3Google (500+)
  • L1-38 Angsana Mall, Jalan Tampoi, 81200 JB
  • 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 15 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Ayam penyet · Nasi ayam sambal

Ikan Bakar3 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · IKAN BAKAR

Medan Selera Tepian Tebrau

A riverside cluster of ikan bakar stalls by the Straits. Pari bakar is the order; come for sunset.

4.3Google (4,000+)
  • Jalan Mohd Amin, Kampung Mohd Amin, 80200 JB
  • 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • RM20–50 · 8 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Ikan bakar pari · Tauhu bakar
MALAY · IKAN BAKAR

Ikan Bakar Tampin

Ikan bakar pari — the signature order.

4.4Google (1,500+)
  • 2 Jalan Padi Emas 4/3, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 JB
  • 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • RM20–50 · 16 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Ikan bakar pari · Sotong goreng

Asam Pedas4 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · ASAM PEDAS

Asam Pedas House

Asam pedas ikan merah — the signature order.

4.3Google (2,500+)
  • 2/4 Jalan Padi Emas 1/2, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 JB
  • 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM20–50 · 17 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Asam pedas ikan merah · Asam pedas ekor
MALAY · ASAM PEDAS

Restoran Anisofea

Asam pedas kepala jenahak — the signature order.

4.4Google (1,200+)
  • Blok 4 Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3, Taman Austin Boulevard, 81100 JB
  • 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM20–50 · 18 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Asam pedas kepala jenahak · Ayam kampung berempah

Curry Fish Head1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · CURRY FISH HEAD

Restoran Sulam (Malay CFH)

Curry fish head (banana leaf) — the signature order.

4.3Google (800+)
  • 44 Jalan Segget, Bandar JB, 80000
  • 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM20–50 · 12 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Curry fish head (banana leaf) · Sambal petai

Kacang Pool1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · KACANG POOL

Restoran Kacang Pool Haji

The famous breakfast-only kacang pool. Arrive by 10 AM on weekends or queue into the afternoon.

4.4Google (3,000+)
  • Jalan Sabar, Taman Dato Onn, 80350 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 12 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Kacang pool daging · Lontong kering

Nasi Padang3 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · NASI PADANG

Restoran Sri Bayu Perdana

Nasi padang (20+ lauk) — the signature order.

4.2Google (1,500+)
  • 1 Susur Larkin Perdana 2, Taman Dato Onn Jaffar, 80350 JB
  • 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 12 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Nasi padang (20+ lauk) · Ikan bakar
MALAY · NASI PADANG

Dulang Lima Cafe

Masak lemak cili api — the signature order.

4.4Google (500+)
  • 19G Jalan Camar 1/3, Taman Perling, 81200 JB
  • 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • RM20–50 · 20 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Masak lemak cili api · Asam pedas

Bubur1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall

Food Court1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall

Laksa Johor1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall

Satay3 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall
MALAY · SATAY

Almizan Satay House

Satay with generous, caramelised char. The kambing version is singular in JB.

4.5Google (3,500+)
  • PTD 64399 Jalan Tebrau Kg. Ubi, Taman Persiaran Ekoperniagaan, 81100 JB
  • 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • RM5–20 · 18 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Satay daging · Satay kambing
MALAY · SATAY

Satay Pak Lah

Beef satay — the signature order.

4.4Google (500+)
  • Jalan Pendekar, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai
  • 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • RM5–20 · 22 min from KSL · Halal-friendly
  • Order: Beef satay · Soto ayam

Seafood1 spots

Sorted nearest to KSL City Mall