Food & Drink Guides
JB travel guides on Food & Drink — tips and recommendations from Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade.
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Johor Bahru Café Guide: Heritage Kopitiams, Specialty Coffee & Where to Sip Near KSL
From century-old Hainanese kopitiams to third-wave specialty coffee, JB's cafe scene is among Malaysia's liveliest. Where to drink near KSL D'Esplanade.
JB Kopitiam Breakfast: Best Coffee Shops in Johor Bahru
Kaya toast, half-boiled eggs, and kopi-o in century-old shophouses: a guide to JB kopitiam breakfast culture with the best spots near KSL.
Halal Food in Johor Bahru: A Complete Guide for Muslim Travellers
From Laksa Johor to 24-hour mamak stalls near KSL D'Esplanade, the best halal dining in JB for Muslim travellers, with addresses and opening hours.
Best Hawker Centres in Johor Bahru — Local Picks Beyond the Tourist Trail
Discover the best hawker centres in Johor Bahru — from waterfront ikan bakar at Tepian Tebrau to 100+ stalls at Taman Sri Tebrau, all near KSL D'Esplanade.
Ho Seng Kee Wanton Noodles: JB's 90-Year Noodle Legend
Ho Seng Kee has made handmade wanton noodles since 1936. Now in Taman Abad, 1km from KSL D'Esplanade, with prices down ~30% since the June 2025 move.
August Drip Coffee JB: A Deep Dive into JB's Best Specialty Coffee Roastery
August Drip Coffee at 211 Jalan Dato Sulaiman: 70+ single-origin beans, on-site roasting and dirty coffees. 5–7 minutes' walk from KSL D'Esplanade.
Ikan Bakar Tampin JB: The Grilled Seafood Spot Locals Queue For
Ikan Bakar Tampin in Taman Century — sambal stingray, slipper prawns, white pepper crab, open 5PM Thu–Mon, 700–900 m from KSL D'Esplanade.
Pin Ming Xuan Dim Sum JB: The Queue That Proves It's Worth It
Pin Ming Xuan at Taman Century Garden is JB's most talked-about dim sum, rated 4.4 stars from 2,000+ Google reviews. What to expect and when to go.
Century Street Food Court, JB: Your Complete Guide to 50+ Stalls Until 2AM
Century Street Food Court (Medan Selera Century), 221 Jalan Dato Sulaiman, opens 4PM-2AM daily with 50+ stalls. 700-800 m from KSL D'Esplanade.
Apam Balik Jalil at Century Foodcourt: JB's Most Famous Pancake, 5 Minutes from KSL
Discover Apam Balik Jalil at Century Street Food Court, JB's most famous soft pancake stall, a 5-minute walk from Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade.
Best Pubs & Bars Near KSL, JB for a Relaxed Drink
Craft-beer gardens, an Irish pub, a rooftop lounge and a natural wine bar near KSL D'Esplanade in Johor Bahru, plus a Grab-home reminder.
Best Family Karaoke Near KSL, JB: A Fun Night Out
Neway at City Square, V Box at Plaza Pelangi, Music Band in Taman Pelangi and Loud Speaker: family karaoke a short Grab from KSL D'Esplanade.
Indian & Curry Food Near KSL, JB: Banana Leaf & Fish Head
Banana leaf rice to JB's famous curry fish head — five well-reviewed Indian and curry spots a short Grab ride from KSL D'Esplanade, with roti canai tips.
The Best Arab & Middle Eastern Food Near KSL, JB
JB has a real Arab-food scene: mandi, shawarma, kebab and Yemeni grills. 5 well-reviewed spots a Grab from KSL D'Esplanade, plus a no-cook dinner tip.
The Best Cafes Near KSL, JB: Brunch, Coffee & Dessert Spots
Five JB cafes near KSL City Mall loved by locals and Singapore visitors: brunch, specialty coffee and pastries, walkable or a short Grab from KSL.
The Best Chinese Food Near KSL City Mall: A Short Grab Ride from Your Door
Bak kut teh, seafood zi char, wanton mee and pushcart dim sum: 5 well-reviewed Chinese spots a short Grab ride from KSL D'Esplanade.
What to Eat in Johor Bahru: A First-Timer's Food Guide
Herbal bak kut teh, seafood dai chow, banana leaf rice, fishball noodles and 24-hour mamak — JB dishes to hunt down, mostly far cheaper than Singapore.