Best food places in JB

Whether you’re planning a full-day trip or a weekend getaway, there’s plenty to eat just across the border. From affordable zi char to trendy cafes, we’ve rounded up the 60 best food places in Johor Bahru. This comprehensive list is sorted according to cafes, restaurants, and hawker stalls, so you can consider this your go-to JB food guide!

The best part? These places are all within a 30-minute drive from the Johor Bahru Checkpoint.

The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.30 as of 24 June 2025. 

Cafes

1. Keijometo 

Keijometo is one of the most popular cafes in Johor Bahru. This industrial cafe blew up on social media for its concrete exterior and minimal furnishings, resulting in a raw and unfinished look. The menu is Japanese-forward, with a focus on matcha. We recommend the Watermelon Matcha Iced Latte (RM17+), which pairs high-quality matcha powder with fresh milk and sweet watermelon juice. Food-wise, fill yourself up with the Mentaiko Tamagoyaki Sando (RM20+), comprising deep-fried egg patties and mentaiko mayo, torched till charred, and then sandwiched between white bread. Another crowd favourite is the Salmon Ochazuke (RM30+): grilled salmon, sushi rice, and matcha-based soup.

Check out our Keijometo review.

Keijometo: TikTok-Famous Cafe With Mentaiko Tamago Sando, Watermelon Matcha Latte And More

2. Space Cafe 

If you’re shopping at KSL City Mall, visit the nearby Space Cafe for your caffeine fix. Located in Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre Hotel, this beautiful cafe boasts futuristic elements—think curved lines, metal furnishings, and circular shapes—and ...