JB, Malaysia

[JB, MALAYSIA] It's my repeated visit to this cafe and I can't stop raving about how good the coffee was! I got an Iced White (RM13) and it had a beautiful aroma of nutty flavours with a strong caramel aftertaste that was so smooth. With the perfect amount of milk and ice, it was an enjoyable cup. With a chill ambience, plugs and wifi available, this is a good place to have great conversations with friends or a place to get your work done. Great to know that they roast their beans in house!

[JB, MALAYSIA] A popular zichar restaurant, Restoran Ah Meng is popular among Singaporeans and Malaysians alike, and we tried so many great dishes that were worth coming back for 😍

Their signature San Lou Bee Hoon (RM20 for medium) is what they are famous for. With a slight wok hei, this bee hoon is deliciously flavourful 😍 I don't usually like bee hoon but this is lovely. I definitely can eat a big bowl of this!

For meats, the Fermented Beancurd Fried Pork (RM30 for medium) is another good option. The pork cutlets were freshly fried and the batter was so light and crispy. The meat was very flavourful with the fermented beancurd flavour (might be too intense for some) and succulent. Absolutely addictive with the Thai Chilli sauce!

For seafood, their Salted Egg Prawn (RM48 for medium) was the crowd favourite. The prawns were quite sizeable and so fresh and snappy 😍 the salted egg sauce might seem little, but it was very rich and buttery. This is very worth licking off the shells for!

Another must get item is their Signature Beancurd (RM20 for medium) as they might seem plain, but the texture was absolutely stunning. With a light batter, it had a slight crunch, revealing egg tofu and minced meat within. Pair them with their mayo and you got a good appetiser!

All dishes were hits and we can't wait to be back for more!

[JB, MALAYSIA] Finally back to JB for a day trip! My friend who stayed in JB recommended us for this traditional Bak Kut Teh stall, which I thought was impressive. What's even better is their steamed fish which they are also popular for 😍

The Steamed Red Snapper (RM58.50 for 650g) was absolutely lovely. The fish itself was extremely fresh, with sweet succulent meat that paired with the soy sauce gravy well. The fried garlic on top was also fresh and putting everything together created an addictive bite! I think I can finish the whole fish on my own 😂

Their Bak Kut Teh (RM30 for 2 pax portion) came generous with ingredients, in fact more than the soup itself 😂 the pork innards like intestines, liver and various meat types were all clean and fresh, and I especially liked the pork ribs as it was really tender! The soup itself is of the sweeter kind but still packs the same herbal robustness.

The Minced Meat Tofu (RM8) was so addictive. It came drenched in a meat sauce that was so full of umami, especially the fermented bean flavour which I love! Definitely recommended to share.

If you are coming to JB please give this place a try. Can't wait to bring my family here!

Popular among Singaporeans, @roastandcoffee offers an extensive menu of homely dishes and coffee that is fit for every meal of the day! We find their dishes quite tasty while some have their misses.

The Salted Egg Chicken Fried Rice (RM14.90) was very indulgent. With a huge portion of crispy chicken cutlet, the cutlet pieces were well drenched with salted egg sauce which was very rich and umami! Perfect with some rice.

Their Fried Fish Soup (RM14.90) came in a humongous portion as well. Although I can taste the fish broth well, I feel like they put abit too much milk in this. Not bad but you probably can find better elsewhere.

When you thought we had enough salted eggs, we had to order their Salted Egg Fries (~RM7.90). The sauce used is the same as that in their chicken rice, and the fries were abit too hard. Seems undercooked as the colour of the fries was too light.

Finally for drinks, I definitely recommend the Coconut Hor Kar Sai (RM7.90). A mixture of Milo and Coffee, it was a very delightful blend of flavours. Love how coconut flavours were infused in this too and it isn't too overpowering!

I think this is a can eat, although I feel like food standards at Tong Guan are better. If there is a queue, I think can skip 😂

[JB, MALAYSIA] If you like your spice and your seafood, this is really one place you need to go in JB. We ate so much and yet only spent about $15 a person! Food was absolutely delicious as well 😍

Everything was cooked on a banana leaf, which really alleviated their flavours. Their Sambal Stingray came in a huge generous portion (in fact we got 2 plates of this size) and it was meaty and perfect with their homemade sweet and savoury sambal. Everyone attacked the dish so fast and it got devoured very quickly!

Even if you don't take spice, their Salted Egg Prawns are pretty fantastic as well. The sauce was so rich and full of umami that we had to scoop every drop of it into our rice! The prawns themselves were very meaty and pretty huge. The only downside was that it was not cooked in the sauce for long, so the salted egg flavour did not penetrate the prawns.

Vegetables are needed for every meal 😂 and Sambal Kang Kong was one of the best renditions I've had. Crunchy fresh stalks were well coated with their sambal, which did not have too much heat but the shrimp umami flavours came out strongly. Absolutely delicious!

Both the Sambal Sotong and Otah we ordered were good as well, with the Sotong being very bouncy and not hard, and the Otah having loads of fish meat within.

Finally, as for the carbs, they offer Seafood Mee Goreng which was pretty splendid. With a sweet and savoury base, the noodles were stir fried very well and remained rather al dente. Although there was no wok hei present, it was still very tasty and we cleared it up quickly too!

The total bill was about RM300 which was really affordable for 6 people considering the amount of seafood we ate. Do expect queues and a waiting time of about an hour during peak timings!

Visited Nimmies Cafe recently and unfortunately the food had hits and misses, unlike the first time I've been there. Just felt like it's abit overrated now...

The Grilled Salmon Green Pesto Tagliatelle (RM43) was alright, the pesto was fresh and the pasta was a little al dente. Salmon was fresh but unfortunately it was a little dry, perhaps it was overcooked.

The Signature Nasi Lemak (RM38) was mentioned as a must order but it was really more like a flop. The rice wasn't rice or lemak enough and the chicken was unfortunately very dry. Really nothing much to shout out here.

Truffled Field Mushroom Tagliatelle (RM27) was creamy and rich with truffle flavour, but perhaps the truffle oil used was a little too much as it got too surfeiting towards the end.

I remember their Truffle Fries (RM25) being quite good, and I'm glad that the truffle mayo was just still as good 😍 their fries seemed abit too hard today but not too much of a problem.

Overall, it feels like you can probably get better food somewhere else!

[JB, MALAYSIA] If you are looking for a huge selection of pastries and pretty great coffee, @sevenoaksmalaysia is one place to go for! We had a selection of pastries and most were hits.

The G.O.A.T. (~RM25) was one sinful yet delicious croissant. With a chocolate ganache centre, chocolate fudge on top and chocolate cookie dough all around, this would be every chocolate lover's dream. Definitely one pastry to share 😂

The Ham Croissant (RM20) is one savoury pastry to try too! With strong savoury flavours and a very flaky crust, this is a contrast of flavour compared to the other pastries. There was quite abit of mayo within so might be quite rich!

As for coffee, the Iced Rose Latte (RM12) was a good choice and I loved it. It wasn't too sweet, the rose flavour was not overpowering and complemented the smooth fragrant coffee well!

We did not try their mains but their pastries are not too bad!

[JB, MALAYSIA] Went back to @outstandcoffee and was once again impressed by their Iced Latte 😍 Just look at the dark colour of their coffee and you know it's gonna be good 🥹

The coffee itself was rich, dark and nutty, just the way I like it. It had the right amount of milk and doesn't get too diluted towards the end! My friends ordered other different variations, such as their Dirty, Iced Black and Iced Cappuccino, and they all loved it.

The vibe of the cafe was on point as well, with a quiet space and soft music playing in the background. Definitely not a place where you can speak loudly, but you definitely can still hold chill conversations here.

Will be back to try their Iced Mocha 😍

[JB, MALAYSIA] Being one of the more highly rated bak kut teh in JB, we decided to try it out. Left pretty impressed and wasn't too expensive as well!

We got a small Dry Bak Kut Teh and a medium soup version. The dry version was perfect with rice, due to its thickened sauce that had incredible umami while being on the salter side. The ribs were relatively tender but the best part is the lady finger pieces as well as the cuttlefish!

The soup version was also pretty decent, but their rendition is pretty sweet. Definitely more sweet than savoury. The herbal aromatics were quite strong too! We added some pork intestine and stomach, which were delightful as well! They did not have any odour at all.

Total bill was RM 91 with additional vegetables and rice, which isn't too expensive. What a comforting meal to have especially when it rains outside 😍 This place may not be the best bak kut teh I've had, but it's definitely pretty decent!

[JB, MALAYSIA] Back at my favourite Malaysian eatery Tong Guan, that sells a good range of Malaysian kopitiam dishes that were of good quality! Honestly, I do think that this place is a good introduction to Malaysian food, considering the variety they serve and the good quality they have managed to sustain. Here are some dishes we ordered:

Fried Yam Kuih - now this is the winner for me. The exterior of the yam kueh pieces were so crispy while the inside remained so fluffy. Each crunch is so satisfying and tasted even better when you dip onto their sambal chilli! Very addictive and probably the best yam kueh I've had.

Durian Chendol - absolutely love their Chendol, as it isn't too sweet and yet the Gula Melaka was aromatic! The beans were soft and creamy and the ice had the right consistency. The durian flesh was aromatic and was so rich!

Signature Kopi - although it can get quite sweet, the aromatic Nanyang bean flavour was just so inviting. There was no dryness in the aftertaste (or the siap siap feeling)! Just a good smooth coffee 😍

Definitely will be back to try more dishes!

[JB, MALAYSIA] We chanced upon a really pretty cafe called @pluscoffee.jb and we were very satisfied with their drinks and bakes 😍 both their standard and signature coffee drinks were great!

I got their Iced Latte (RM13) which was a lovely cup. It had the right amount of milk, with aromatic coffee notes which were actually almost floral. Neither too strong nor too subtle, the strength of the coffee was mellow and inviting.

The Hapi Zai (RM22) was an interesting drink. A dirty concept, they actually used pistachio milk instead of normal milk, which added delicious nuttiness to the coffee. The coffee itself was much stronger, and paired so well with the nutty pistachio milk. Lovely drink!

The Double You (RM22) is good if you want a refreshing twist. Both the foam and coffee contains Yuzu, which added a great citrus tang to the coffee. The taste is predominantly Yuzu here, so I would say great for even non coffee drinkers!

How can we do coffee without cake? The Matcha Strawberry Cake was lovely with soft cake base and strong matcha flavours. The fruity twist coming from the strawberry layer just complements so well and you can keep going at it!

With a chill ambience, plugs and wifi provided, I really can see myself coming back to both chill and work. We left with happy stomachs and hearts 😍

[JB, MALAYSIA] Back to my favourite dim sum restaurant in JB as this is what I crave whenever I'm here. The quality of the dim sum dishes here are excellent and really value for money too!

Gim Cheng boasts a very traditional ambience and they sell a huge variety of dishes, from steamed buns to fried dishes to the classic steamed ones in baskets. I have so many favourites here:

The classic Char Siu Bun here is just outstanding. Full of smoky pork meat, the filling was generous and full of sweet savoury flavours. Pork pieces were tender and I just love how fluffy and sweet the bun is!

Next got to be their steamed bringal, which is nicely coated with a sweet savoury sauce that has alot of garlic. Bringal was cooked nicely with a huge meat filling within!

The steamed prawn balls is also worth a mention, as it was just packed with so much prawn meat that gave it so much flavour. Dip this in some chilli sauce and you got yourself a satisfying bite 😍

There were just too many good dishes to name. However, I think their sweet dishes (except their legendary liu sa bun) are quite forgettable. It's better to just have their liu sa bun as dessert! 😁