Johor Bahru is the southernmost state capital in Peninsular Malaysia. Due to its location, Johor Bahru is a melting pot for various types of food and delicacies. There are Javanese, Bugis, Banjar, Padang, Indigenous, Indian and Pakistani influences. Popular foods originated in Johor Bahru through this ethnic diversity include Nasi Goreng, Nasi lemak, Nasi Padang, Soto, Ketupat, Mee Rebus, Masak Lemak, Kari, Sayur Air, Sambal Tumis Petai, Apam Balik, Sate, Sambal Goreng and Sambal Belacan. Most kosher food centered around the city of Johor Baru and Kampung Melayu, Majidee.
In the late 70s, tempeh and fried tofu were also baked, as well as food with Indian and Pakistani influences became an option with stalls and restaurants in public places. We can buy Roti Canai (Paratha), Nasi Baryani, Tosai and Chapati for breakfast and lunch. Due to the improved transportation system, food from the east coast such as keropok lekor became known. While food from the north such as Laksa Penang, Rojak Petis and Buah Pala began to follow. Chinese food then known as Kueh Tiau and Fish Ball or Fishball.
Around the 80s, the phenomenon of seafood in Chinese restaurants in particular became a phenomenon. Seafood such as Sharks Fin, Baby Squid, Kailan Fried, Chinese Fried Rice, Squid Ball is an option. Who did not know soybean water at that time. The late 80s to 90s began to see the arrival of Thai cuisine. Tom Yam, Egg Wrap, Padprik, Tiga Rasa, Steam Cook and Sweet & Sour are starting to gain a place in the hearts of residents and visitors. Many Singaporeans are also looking for it.
Due to the many people who started cooking and dabbling in the culinary field, we began to see the presence of western cuisine in the late 90s in the menu. This is followed by the ability of local traders who can produce steak, fries, hot plates, mushroom soup and garlic bread as a result of experience working in western premises or in leading hotels.
This phenomenon continued until the first decade of 2000 or the new millennium. After this first decade, Arabic cuisine began to emerge. Nasi Mandy, Nasi Maqlubah, Shawarma and various middle eastern dishes are starting to sprout around Johor Bahru.
Thus, this food diversity makes Johor Bahru a city with a high and famous food diversity… Furthermore with the help of technology and apps, now this variety of food can reach no matter where you are around Johor Bahru.
In the late 70s, tempeh and fried tofu were also baked, as well as food with Indian and Pakistani influences became an option with stalls and restaurants in public places. We can buy Roti Canai (Paratha), Nasi Baryani, Tosai and Chapati for breakfast and lunch. Due to the improved transportation system, food from the east coast such as keropok lekor became known. While food from the north such as Laksa Penang, Rojak Petis and Buah Pala began to follow. Chinese food then known as Kueh Tiau and Fish Ball or Fishball.
Around the 80s, the phenomenon of seafood in Chinese restaurants in particular became a phenomenon. Seafood such as Sharks Fin, Baby Squid, Kailan Fried, Chinese Fried Rice, Squid Ball is an option. Who did not know soybean water at that time. The late 80s to 90s began to see the arrival of Thai cuisine. Tom Yam, Egg Wrap, Padprik, Tiga Rasa, Steam Cook and Sweet & Sour are starting to gain a place in the hearts of residents and visitors. Many Singaporeans are also looking for it.
Due to the many people who started cooking and dabbling in the culinary field, we began to see the presence of western cuisine in the late 90s in the menu. This is followed by the ability of local traders who can produce steak, fries, hot plates, mushroom soup and garlic bread as a result of experience working in western premises or in leading hotels.
This phenomenon continued until the first decade of 2000 or the new millennium. After this first decade, Arabic cuisine began to emerge. Nasi Mandy, Nasi Maqlubah, Shawarma and various middle eastern dishes are starting to sprout around Johor Bahru.
Thus, this food diversity makes Johor Bahru a city with a high and famous food diversity… Furthermore with the help of technology and apps, now this variety of food can reach no matter where you are around Johor Bahru.
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