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Eco-Shop Malaysia: My Go-To Spot for Affordable, Everyday Finds in Johor Bahru

Eco-Shop Malaysia has become my yearly pilgrimage destination in Johor Bahru, and honestly, it’s one of those places that keeps pulling me back with its ridiculously good value. Picture this: you’re wandering through wide aisles where almost everything costs just RM2.60, and you’re filling your basket with stuff you actually need instead of overpriced nonsense. […]

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Dona Bakehouse Review: Honest Take on This JB Cafe Next to Hiap Joo

Dona Bakehouse has been sitting right next to the famous Hiap Joo Bakery, and honestly, we’ve walked past it countless times without giving it a second thought. This time was different though. Finding Dona Bakehouse: Location and First Impressions After our brunch at Chai Ji Fish Soup and cake shopping at Hiap Joo, we found ourselves […]

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Chai Ji Fish Soup 财记鱼汤 Review: Quality Comfort Food in JB’s Old Town

On our last day before heading back to Singapore, we popped by JB’s Old Town to grab cakes from Hiap Joo and squeeze in one final brunch. Previously, when we visited Chai Ji Fish Soup’s neighbour Tian Xin Lou for dim sum brunch, I’d spotted this place next door and made a mental note to return. After days of […]

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Tian Tian Dao 天天到湖南小碗菜 Review: Hunan Small Bowl Dishes in JB

Tian Tian Dao 天天到湖南小碗菜 became our next target after our amazing experience at Pin Wan Wan’s small bowl concept. We were so impressed by that format that hunting down another similar spot became our mission. What made this place stand out? Their speciality in Hunan cuisine – something hubby and I barely knew anything about. Located […]

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Siblings Gelato Review: How Bad Weather Led Us to JB’s Best Gelato

Siblings Gelato became a highlight of our rainy afternoon in Johor Bahru. What began as a quick stop to escape the downpour turned into one of the most memorable gelato experiences I’ve had this year. The Unexpected Discovery After polishing off our dim sum brunch at Tian Xin Lou, we planned to stroll back to our […]

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The Best Thick Chicken Biscuits (Ji Zai Bing 鸡仔饼): Pun Chun vs Soon Ann Tested

Chicken biscuits (Ji Zai Bing 鸡仔饼) have been my childhood snack obsession, and I’ve recently discovered there’s more to these treats than meets the eye. Growing up, Mum was absolutely mad about the thin crispy version. Every Malaysia trip meant bringing back packets of these golden delights for the family. The Thick vs Thin Chicken […]

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Tian Xin Lou Review: JB Old Town’s Legit Dim Sum Joint Near CIQ

Tian Xin Lou 添心楼 sits smack in the middle of JB Old Town’s most Instagram-worthy shophouse trio. You can’t miss it – three units painted in traffic light colours that practically scream for your attention. Chai Ji Fish Soup rocks the red on the left, Tian Xin Lou claims the green middle spot, and Bei’s […]

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BEUTEA 茶仙子 Review: JB’s Tea Contender That Rivals CHAGEE

I came across BEUTEA 茶仙子 during a recent food crawl in Mount Austin, and I was genuinely impressed by what this tea brand brings to the table. After stuffing ourselves silly at Pin Wan Wan, we were in desperate need of a walk to shake off the food coma before heading to our next stop. […]

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Pin Wan Wan Mini Bowl @ Mount Austin – JB’s Best Mini Bowl Experience You Need to Try

On our recent food trip to Johor Bahru, we ended up at Pin Wan Wan Mini Bowl @ Mount Austin. Despite making countless trips across the causeway over the years, we had never thought to explore Mount Austin. Looking back, it’s hard to believe we overlooked it for so long. My husband and I have […]

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ROPUDON 肉山の霸丼 at Permas City Johor Bahru

ROPUDON 肉山の霸丼 at Permas City, Johor Bahru first came on my radar through RedNote posts flaunting their drool-worthy donburi bowls. I’ll admit, I was completely hooked by those pics. Since I was heading over to Plentong for some shopping at Eco-Shop and Ninso, and Permas City was right along the way, I figured it was […]

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KSL Pasar Malam – Your Insider’s Guide to Monday Night Street Food in Johor Bahru

Every Monday evening, the area outside KSL City comes alive as the popular KSL pasar malam kicks off from 5pm. After indulging in a relaxing massage at nearby Thong Thai, we strolled over to join the crowds and see what the buzz was all about. The night market was a feast for the senses – […]

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Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory – 2025 Price List Updates You Need to Know

Not exactly sharing a long, detailed food review post about Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory this time. I’ve already raved about their banana cake and coffee cake previously. But I thought I’d share their 2025 price list so you know what to expect before heading down to JB. There’s been a price increase since I last blogged […]

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Thong Thai Traditional Thai Massage: Cinema-Style Comfort Meets Authentic Thai Techniques

Thong Thai Traditional Thai Massage came to our rescue when hubby desperately needed a good massage after his IRONMAN triathlon. I googled for massage places and found this gem, which seemed ideal since it was only a short walk away from KSL. Spontaneous Monday Afternoon Decision We decided to pop by on Monday afternoon so […]

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Padi Kopitiam 稻香咖啡: Home to One of JB’s Best Pisang Goreng

Padi Kopitiam 稻香咖啡 first caught my eye as we drove into Amari Johor Bahru after wrapping up our Desaru getaway. By the time we checked in, we were absolutely starving — and then I remembered the kopitiam we’d just spotted right before turning into the hotel driveway. Perfect timing, since it’s literally next door, barely […]

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Amari Johor Bahru Review: Convenient Location, But Major Issues You Should Know About

After checking out from Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, we made our way to Amari Johor Bahru for a further extension of our little getaway, hoping for another memorable experience at this supposed luxury property. Getting to Amari Johor Bahru Same as last year, we arranged for a driver from the same Desaru car […]

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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas: Our Complete Stay Experience

Exactly one year after our Ironman adventure in Desaru, we found ourselves back at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. Last year, we stayed at Westin Desaru Coast, but this time we fancied trying something different. Same arrangement as always – with a triathlon bike and massive suitcase in tow, we booked private car transport from […]

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