Joanna James
A state in Southern Malaysia, Johor is famous for its pristine beaches, verdant rainforests, and rich architecture. Apart from that, Johor is loved for its night markets, or rather the Pasar Malams, which brims with culture.
Taking place every Friday, the Taman Puteri Wangsa night market is a great place to hunt for street food. You can also buy groceries, electronic products, or look for some cool toys for the kids at this location. Located in a strategic place with many properties nearby such as AEON Permas Jaya Shopping Centre and Anantara Desaru Coast Residences, it is considered one of the finest night markets in Johor. You can comfortably walk from stall to stall without any hassle to taste a variety of food that comes from multi-ethnic backgrounds. Keep an eye out for Hum Chim Peng, which is a soft bite with delicious insides.
Head out to Jalan Besar after 5 O' clock on a Saturday evening, and you'd be able to find the Taman Munsyi Ibrahim night market, which is a relatively small market compared to the other markets in the area. However, if jostling among the sweaty crowds is not your cup of tea, you'd enjoy a pleasant time at this place. However, you can look forward to some scrumptiously flavoured fried chicken and an array of other mouthwatering finger foods which would make you crave for more. A stall specialising in Nyonya kueh, which consists of colourful and flavour-filled Peranakan delicacies can be found at this location.
If you're in Johor Bahru on a Monday evening, make sure to visit the JB KSL night market which is located near the KSL Shopping Centre. Apart from the mélange of produce which includes ripe fruits, crisp vegetables, and a stall dedicated to fresh seafood, you can find an array of cooked food to satiate your taste buds at this market. Old school Mee Chiam Kueh, Nasi Lemak, and various carrot cake are some of the tasty dishes you can enjoy at this place. A wide variety at this Monday night market is a high-selling point which includes everything from delicious smoothies to pet fish that are showcased in a really attractive manner.
The most popular night market on Saturday, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah is also the largest Pasar Malam in Johor Bahru. It is also known as Queen's night market in Malay, and Pasar Malam Saturday for obvious reasons. A range of essentials from household goods and everyday clothes to a delicious an inviting array of street food is sold at this market. There are more than five stalls dedicated to carrot cake alone! Keep your eyes peeled for the salt-baked chicken and smelly tofu which is all the rage here.
Lying within a driving distance to many Desaru Malaysia attractions, Pasar Malam Johor Jaya is best known for its mobile kueh stall. It is so famous that the kueh stall gets emptied under two hours. To get your hands on some of these delectable bites, be there around 4 in the evening. Savory lovers can also get their fair share of delicacies at this location with dishes including roasted duck, and a variety of marinated satays.
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