Local Delicacies in Batu Pahat

 

Food You Should Never Miss in Batu Pahat, Johor

Batu Pahat that lies in Batu Pahat District is now the second biggest urban township in Johor. Food hunters find this township a paradise on Earth as Batu Pahat local delicacies food for them to hunt and enjoy. Most of the restaurants here have been serving delightful dishes for generations. It’s truly an indulging experience to enjoy the authentic local delicacies and also modern taste at Batu Pahat. 

We are going to share with you the best food in Batu Pahat, Johor as listed below:

1. NASI BARYANI MD SHAH

One of the must-eat dishes in Batu Pahat, nasi baryani. True, there are many other places that serve this hearty dish. However, Batu Pahat is renowned as the Capital of nasi baryani in Malaysia. Cooked with wide array of spices and herbs, this dish offers you an intense gastronomic experience. Complete your plate of nasi beryani with your choice of mutton, chicken, or beef.

Address: Kompleks Niaga Peserai, Gerai No. 14, Benteng Peserai, Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: +07-4138322

Opening Hours: 8.00 am - 6.15 pm (closed Friday)

2. ASAM PEDAS MAK LIMAH 

 The top quality Ikan Merah fish is super fresh and cooked to just the right moist tenderness. The asam pedas is a finely tuned balance of savoury-spicy-tangy flavours that accentuates the fresh fish's natural sweetness.

Address: 3, Jalan Dato Tay Kim Peow, Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: 016-7220409 | 013-7322744 | 011-11884788

Opening Hours: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm (Closed Thursday & Friday)

3. Cendol Pak "O" B.P

Pak “O” Cendol is a small roadside stall located opposite to the bus station in Batu Pahat. Sometimes, you may need to stand while enjoying cendol as there are only few seats offered. Traditional cendol is rich in coconut milk and shaved ice. Green “noodles” that made from four and juices of pandan leaves are served together in a bowl. Nowadays, there are over 10 variations of cendol at Pak “O” and each of them contributes to different flavours.

Address: 65-A, Jalan Rugayah, Kampung Pegawai 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: +6010-701 5047

Opening Hours: Everyday |10.00 am - 6.00 pm

4. Restoran BP Bariani Power 

Restoran BP Bariani Power is a renowned Indian Muslim restaurant specializing in baryani dishes.The other style of baryani rice besides the baryani gam, is authentic and can be served with chicken, ayam masak merah, lamb and beef. All of these are similar in style to the better-known baryani gam. Baryani rice can be enjoyed with many side dishes, not just a curry, chicken and lamb curry. These include spicy Fried chicken, spicy fruit pickles and tea eggs. BP Bariani Power also offers catering services, and other items on the menu include tomato rice, chicken/beef rendang, beef kurma, lamb kuzi, prawn sambal and sweet-sour fish.

Address: 18, Jalan Tukas 2, Taman Soga, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Opening Hours: 10 am-7 pm (Closed Monday)

5. Nikmat Tandoori 

Naan has made its mark in Southern Asia. The word Naan originated in Persian which means “bread”, and is a typical oven-baked flatbread made of yeast and bread starter. Undeniably the title holder of the best cheese naan in Batu Pahat. And for sure, their cheese naan tops the bill here. With fluffy naan stuffed with irresistible cheesy goodness and topped with grated cheese, this is what that attracted patrons from nook and corner of the world to indulge in their cheesy-licious world.

Address: Perkumpulan Perempuan(W.I) Daerah, 42-1C, Jalan Sultanah, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: 012-707 0224

Opening Hours: Daily | 4.00 am - 12.00 am

6. Liza's Kitchen Steamboat & Grill

This is the place for those who are looking for Halal all-you-can-eat steamboat and grill buffet. There is a wide selection of raw marinated meats like chicken, beef, fish, and lamb. There is also an assortment of fishballs, shrimp, shellfish, vegetables, mushroom and so much more that you can eat to your heart’s content. As for soup base, you can choose between their Chicken Soup and Tom Yam Soup.

Address: Liza’s Kitchen Steamboat & Grill Jalan zabedah, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Contact: 017-7598374

Opening  Hours: 5.00 pm - 12.00 am (Closed Tuesday)

7. Grand Sea View Restaurant (海景酒楼)

Grand Sea View Restaurant is a well-known and famous restaurant in Batu Pahat. The restaurant is famous of wedding dinner and other dinner such as dinner during Chinese New Year. The restaurant also open during normal days for lunch and dinner. Grand Sea View Restaurant is the oldest restaurant for classy catering in town, followed by other competitor years later. However, they still ranked at top among all.

Once you entered the restaurant, you will be greeted pleasantly by the waiter. The environment is comfortable, interior design is based on Chinese traditional houses and decoration. At peak hour, there will even be security guard aids and direct you for a parking slot. Their dishes is Chinese based, there is no even a negative feedback from customers until now!

Where else can you find classy restaurant with affordable price and such comfortable environment to dine in? Grand Sea View is your only choice that can not only tantalise your taste bud, but also to ensure you to dine in a comfy environment.

Address: Jalan Tanjong Laboh, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: 07-434 6999

Opening Hours: Daily | 10.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.00pm

8. Tian Teck Vegetarian Food Restaurant (天德中西素食馆)

Tian Tech Vegetarian Food Restaurant is another similar restaurant with Grand Sea View Restaurant in Batu Pahat. These two restaurant collaborate with each other as Tian Teck Vegetarian Food Restaurant is specialised in preparing food for only vegetarian.

Do not worry if you are a vegetarian and could not manage to find good vegetarian food in Batu Pahat, Tian Teck Vegetarian Food Restaurant can fulfil all your need! Beware if you are going during special occasion as like the birth of goddess, Guan Yin, it will be very crowded and you need to wait longer to get served.

Their delicacies also have no complaint before from customers. However, they are constantly discovering new recipe to serve customer even well. Waiters and chef in this restaurant serve and prepare meal with passion, so don’t worry you will get disappointed even it is vegetarian food. They do have similar standard compared with Grand Sea View Restaurant.

Address: Jalan Fatimah, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: 07-433 0991

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm, (closed Wednesday)

9. Apollo Fast Food (阿波罗快餐)

Here is another must have for breakfast. Apollo Fast Food may sounds like a fast food restaurant for you, but guess what? It is not. For breakfast you need to visit this restaurant as earlier as they open as the dishes might get finished in 1 hour. Why so fast? It is because of their signature yam rice. It is so delicious even the smell can retain in your mind for the whole day! It is part of the local childhood and even adulthood as the stall open early and is suitable for those who is going for school and work at 8am.

There are many dishes being prepared every day. You can choose your plate freely but make sure you try out their yam rice. Apollo Fast Food also prepare you for lunch. All those dishes may be different every day but it is very cheap and delicious. Want to have your budget cranked down while enjoying nice food? This may be your choice and not getting disappointed.

Address: 13, Jalan Penjaja 3, Kim’s Park Business Centre, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.

Contact: 07-435 1998

Opening Hours: Daily 7am-3pm, closed on Wednesday

10. Dragon Gate Batu Pahat (龍門客棧)

The Dragon Gate at Batu Pahat Provided the authentic crawfish (小龙虾).  Featuring the Significant Spicy Crawfish, Garlic Crawfish and Stir-fried Thirteen-spices Crawfish. Guests can also sample a wide variety of seafood dishes at once! These include shrimp, hairy crabs, crabs, spicy savory, grilled dishes, scallops.Dragon Gate Batu Pahat was Guarantee the freshness of the crayfish on the table, not fresh, no charge

Address: 33, Jalan Flora Utama 6, Taman Flora Utama, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

Contact: +6019 – 762 5666