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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Din Tai Fung JB City Square continues to prove that sometimes the best versions of iconic dishes happen outside their birthplace. Though Din Tai Fung remains a renowned Taiwanese brand, I actually find the Malaysia and Singapore outlets much better than their Taiwanese counterparts. My visit to the OG Din Tai Fung outlet on Xinyi […]

When I first visited Tapu Tart, it was located at 57A Jalan Tan Hiok Nee. Now, they’ve shifted to 15 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, just next to Hiap Joo Bakery and Dona Bakehouse. Hard to miss it as the trio sits together. The Sweet Deal at Tapu Tart Tapu Tart runs this ongoing Buy 6 Get 1 […]

It’s funny how Hiap Joo isn’t just another bakery—it’s practically a JB landmark! You’ll even see tourists snapping pics with it in the background. Honestly, it feels like you haven’t really been to JB unless you’ve tried their banana cakes. I mentioned in my last blog post that they’re hands down the best banana cakes […]

On our last day in JB, we woke up early and made our way to JB Old Town. Wanted to grab some banana cakes from Hiap Joo and tarts from Tapu Tarts before heading back to Singapore. After stocking up on our treats, we decided to swing by Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih for brunch since […]

Even though Pacific Kopi opened a new branch in JB old town, we decided to hit up their original place at Taman Sutera Utama, close to Sutera Mall, since we were planning to head to Paradigm Mall afterward. We got there around 10.00am on a weekday and it wasn’t too busy, so grabbing a table […]

Permas City is brimming with fantastic finds. We enjoyed a delicious fish and chips meal at Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips. Then, we were lucky to stumble upon Bunga Raya Popiah, famous for its crispy pork lard popiah from Malacca. And just around the corner, we found Happiness Wheel Cake. After reading all those great […]

Stumbling Upon Bunga Raya Popiah After grabbing lunch at Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips in Permas City, we were ready to head to Plentong when we spotted a food truck with a massive line in the middle of the atrium. Curious, I went closer and found out they were selling popiah. Bunga Raya Popiah. A […]

After our massage at Bangkok Family Spa in Masai, Johor, we took Grab and headed over to Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips. We’d seen tons of rave reviews on Xiaohongshu, and since we’d been craving some good fish and chips for a while, we couldn’t pass up the chance. Discovering Permas City The Edward’s Urban […]