Restoran Woon Kiang in JB has kway teow kia

When you think of braised pig offal, you’d think: kway chap—but across the Causeway, a similar spread is known as kway teow kia, and there’s no place better to acquaint yourself with this popular Johor street nosh than at Restoran Woon Kiang.

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

Kway teow kia takes the spotlight here, and you should definitely order this alongside the various braised meats and innards.

Served in a bowl of light yet robust, slightly herbal broth that’s supposedly a mix of both stock and braising zhup, the noodles are super smooth and silky. The bowl also comes topped with shallots and lard bits, which add a welcome fragrance to each mouthful. It tastes even better when the kway teow has sat in the broth for a bit.