Just a few steps away from KSL City Central Mall, Holiday Villa is one of the most popular hotels available in Johor Bahru that offers luxurious and yet affordable accommodation. But do you know that Holiday Villa is also a nest for various kind of international delicacies from all around the world, including Korean, Hong Kong, Taiwan and so on.
Below are some of the most recommended hidden cafes and restaurants in Holiday Villa by SGMYTRIPS that you should try upon your visit to KSL Mall, Johor Bahru.
Hidden Food In Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru
- SYST 深夜食堂
- Cha Lao Dim Sum
- Croissant Lab
- Chicken Up
- WangBuLiao Steamboat (忘不了火锅料理)
- Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa Johor Bahru
- Fern Pine Cafe
- Inside Scoop
- Sky Bar 26
1.SYST 深夜食堂
This hidden gem is located at the Johor Bahru Holiday Villa and it is just several footsteps away from the KSL. They serves great Hong Kong inspired comfort food, such as the curry fish balls,steamed milk pudding, egg tarts and macaroni soup. This unique classic restaurant might take every of the customers to the 1950s half-century old Mongkok, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay’s atmosphere without jetting off!!!
SYST compromised of various types of common Hong Kong desserts and tong sui too. One of the tong sui of SYST that you should try would be the Sweet Potato with Ginger Soup and Glutinous Balls. This powerful combination cost only RM9.50, but it is worth for the price as SYST offers a generous amount of sweet potatoes and glutinous balls in this bowl of satisfaction.
The clear, brownish ginger based sweet soup is sweet, with dashes of ginger flavor which might warm you up a little. This tong sui is best eaten warm.
Another recommended tong sui would be the Water Chestnut Sweet Soup that is awesome when eaten warm or cold. Bits of fresh water chestnuts can be tasted in every bite too, making the bowl of tong sui really refreshing.
Be inspired and amazed with the bing sutt style of SYST, along with their delicious comfort Hong Kong delicacies. This place is suitable for every Instagrammers too, as nice pictures can be taken here with their colorful neon signboard and also the vintage feeling Hong Kong style cafeteria design. For your information, SYST also have collaboration with Namewee during his music video shooting of ‘Jio Jio Me’.
Additional Information:
Address: Shop25,1st fFloor Holiday Villa, 260, Jalan Dato’ Sulaiman, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru 80250
Opening Hours: 06:00pm – 03:00am
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2.Cha Lao Dim Sum
Looking for some premium dim sum? Head to Cha Lao Dim Sum instead!!!
Cha Lao Dim Sum is a simple looking dim sum restaurant furnished with contemporary Chinese decorations and comfortable wooden furniture. Head up to the second floor of the restaurant, which is their dining room after placing your order at the counter.
The staffs will then deliver the dim sums and your food orders to your seat once it is done. If you noticed carefully, you will find out that there is a wall of traditional Chinese tea cups with lids placed on each column of the in-built cabinet as decorations.
There is an open kitchen available in Cha Lao Dim Sum where you can see how their chefs preparing the food too. On their menu, you are able to spot wide varieties of dim sums and seafood favorites. Notable dim sum dishes of Cha Lao Dim Sum would be the Egg Tarts, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Steamed Meat Siew Mai, Baked BBQ Pork Buns and Slated Egg Yolk Custard Buns.
Prices of the dim sums might varies as well, according to their size and portion. One medium size plate of dim sums cost RM6.80 each, while a larger plate would cost RM7.80 and above for one.
In an overall, the flavors of Cha Lao Dim Sum’s food are well balanced and fine when compared to those at any average dim sum restaurants. Although the dim sums’ prices are slightly premium, but these dim sums’ quality and excellent services provided by the staffs are totally worth it.
It is highly recommended for everyone to avoid for the peak hours if intended to enjoy some great dim sums at Cha Lao Dim Sum as this dim sum restaurant will get really crowded.
Additional Information:
Address: 1st Floor Holiday Villa, 260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Contact No.: 07-290 3394
Opening Hours: 8am – 12am
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3. Croissant Lab
Shout outs to every croissant lovers!!! You are now able to taste the goodness of your favorite golden crispy croissant at Croissant Lab whenever you are staying at Holiday Villa.
Croissant Lab is the only bakery located on the ground floor of Holiday Villa that will definitely surprise your taste buds. Every of these horn-shaped flaky bread are formulated with creative taste and appearance. Besides the traditional butter flavored croissants, there are also unique croissants available in Croissant Lab too.
To name a few, there are the Salted Egg Yolk Molten Lava Croissant, Chicken Curry Croissant, Thai-Milk Tea Croissant and Oreo Cream Croissant
Upon entering into this small bakery, you would be attracted by the nice aromas from traditional scent of their croissants. All of these croissants are priced at just RM5.50-RM8 , which seems affordable when compared to other bakeries.
What’s more amazing about Croissant Lab is that this bakery even offered reheating of croissants if requested. Well, it is undeniable that their croissants are best eaten while still hot.
We bet that you would be unable to refuse their croissants that are crispy on the exterior along with the over flowing sweet or savory fillings.
Additional Information:
Address: 1st Floor Holiday Villa, 260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor
Contact No.: 07-277 6852
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am -10pm
4.Chicken Up
Craving for some Korean Fried Chicken? Then it is a must for you to have a visit to Chicken Up.
This Korean restaurant is just next to an Indian restaurant.It is famous for their Korean style fried chicken among the locals staying around there. Sometimes, you may required to have a long queue form 30 minutes if you would like to have a taste of their fried chicken. Hence, it is really advisable that you to avoid going there during lunch and dinner time.
One of their signature fried chicken that is worth for a try would be the Crispy Up Mega Chic. This fried chicken is their original flavored fried chicken. Battered and deep fried in hot oil, these fried chicken is crispy on its exterior while still retain its tenderness and juiciness In its chicken meat.
Surprisingly, Chicken Up also serves fried chicken wings in their menu too, rather than the half chicken.
If you are a spicy food lover, it is recommended for you to have a try on their Spicy Yangyum Mega Chick. Similar to the Crispy Up Mega Chic, these fried chicken are crispy, juicy and tender. But, these fried chicken are then coated with a layer of Korean hot sauce that is really addictive.
You will be craving for more after you have your first piece of it. The sesame seeds and spring onions added also provide the overall dish an additional texture and fragrance too.
Not only that, Chicken Up do specialize in other types of Korean delicacies. They are serving Ugly Tang Stew, Bibimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice, Topokki Cheese and Kimchi Soup in their menu. There is always something for everyone who visit Chicken Up. So, if you are a Korean food lover, then it is a must for you to have a visit there.
For hygiene purpose, you will be provided with a pair of plastic gloves if you prefer to enjoy the fried chicken with your hands. There is a small dustbin placed on the table that allow you to dispose the chicken bones to keep your table clean also.
Additional Information:
Address: Shop 12 and 15 First Floor Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru
Operating Hours: Daily, 12Noon -12am
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5.WangBuLiao Steamboat (忘不了火锅料理)
Planning for a dining place where you can enjoying some gathering moments while having good food? Go to WangBuLiao Steamboat when you are at Johor Bahru. This steamboat restaurant located in Holiday Villa serves wonderful steamboat with affordable price and premium quality food ingredients to every of their customers.
There are four different types of soup bases to be chosen for upon our favorite – Mala soup, Creamy Pork Marrow soup, Seafood Tomyum soup and even Bak Kut Teh soup. There are a couple of hundred ingredients ranging from leafy vegetables, fresh seafood, meat, processed food, pre-marinated food ingredients and noodles on the menu list to complete the steamboat.
As mentioned, there are wide selections of fresh seafood are available too. Prawn lovers can indulge in these live sea Tiger prawns which were crunchy, sweet with very subtle sea brininess. These live clams were quite addictive. When cooked, the meat was smooth like half boiled eggs.
When being bite into it, the meat was just slightly firmer than half boiled egg with a bit of crunchy tissue in the mostly soft juicy body. The meat was sweet with a bit of ocean brininess. They are all soft and sweet.
While waiting for the hot pot ingredients to be cooked, you can enjoy a variety of fried snacks such as fried fish cakes, deep fried salted egg yolk fish skin and grilled chicken wings.
Additional Information:
Address: Ground Floor- Shop 7, Menara Malpakat, No. 260, Jalan Dato’ Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 12pm – 12am
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6. Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa Johor Bahru
Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa is a hidden gourmet restaurant in Johor Bahru that serves delicious and affordable fusion Japanese – Western food. It started up as an idea of a hidden restaurant with a false front, with the intention of creating a cozy and private space for their patron. You would not be able to imagine that this ‘bookshop’ is actually a Japanese restaurant, right?
Upon entering the restaurant, you will totally be amazed by the interior design of the restaurant that mimic the Hong Kong-style comic shop. The face of Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa is a wall full of iconic 70s Hong Kong and Japanese comics.
This is the place where you can get venture into your childhood memories, and having a quick escape from the reality world.
Warm hospitality, showmanship and mouthwatering cuisines are what you can enjoy at Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa. Have your seat at their bar table at the open kitchen and get interact with the chefs and other customers for a deeper enjoyment while enjoying your food.
Every of Muraii Japanese & Western Holiday Villa are prepared openly in their open kitchen. They offer wide varieties of Japanese and Western delicacies, from sizzling hot Kobe beef, exquisite lobster, to finely made hand roll sushi. If you can mention it, their professional chefs will prepare it.
Additional Information:
Address: Shop 9, First Floor Holiday Villa, Johor Bahru
Contact No.: 07-277 6707
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pn – 3:30pm, 5:30pm – 11:00pm
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7. Fern Pine Cafe
Satisfy your seafood craving at Fern Pine Cafe. This all-you-can-eat ocean fresh crustacean cafe is probably the best value option at Johor Bahru are, for not just serving wide varieties of non-repeating scrumptious delicacies but also affordable price below RM100 per person.
Fern Pine Cafe is located at the 9th floor of Holiday Villa. Upon entering the cafe, you will be welcomed by the spacious and ambience environment. It boast a stunning ceiling to floor windows that emphasize the magnificent height of the cafe’s dining area, providing an indulgent dining venue for every guests to enjoy their meals.
The interior design of Fern Pine Cafe is furnished with natural and textured materials like stone, wood and glass. This do offer a very natural cosmopolitan atmosphere with ample seating.
Let’s start with the appetizers. These appetizers are placed beside the seafood bar of Fern Pine Cafe. Well curated and presented, there are a near mind-boggling selections of food that you would not like to miss.
There is always something for everyone here, since this table displayed local, Western and even Japanese food. To name a few, there are assorted pickled fruits, salamis, sliced ham, sushi, seafood kerabu and salad of the day.
Head up to the indoor section where the main course are served. There are wide varieties of soups, desserts, rice dishes, buns, noodles dishes and bread which are great to enjoy with the seafood cuisines. Proceed yourself to their open kitchen if you are interested in their unique Southeast Asia dishes and international fusion delicacies.
What you need to do is just place your order based on the menu list and wait patiently for the chefs to process the food order. Also, it is really enjoyable to watch the chefs displaying their culinary skills while waiting for your food order too.
Besides that, you can feast yourself with some sushi and fresh sashimi at Fern Pine Cafe if you are a Japanese food lover. Spot these Japanese delicacies at their Japanese food section, where various types of fresh seafood like raw oysters, chilled prawns, yabbies placed on the bed of ice to ensure their freshness.
For your information, Fern Pine Cafe offers great Seafood Buffet on every Friday and Saturday evening from6:30pm to 10:30pm. Priced at RM98 nett per adult while RM49 net per child aged five to eleven years old. An additional 20% discounts will be given to every senior citizens aged 60 and above. If you are coming in a group of ten, you would be able to get one to dine in for free too.
Not only that, Fern Pine Cafe also serves daily breakfast from 6.30am to 8.30am. Buffet lunch will be served on weekdays from 12.00pm to 2.30pm (RM60 nett for adults, RM 30 nett for children between age 4-12) . On the other hand, weekend afternoon tea would be available from 12.00pm to 4.00pm daily (RM60 nett for adults, RM 30 nett for children between age 4-12).
Additional Information:
Address: Level 9, Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre. No.260, Jalan Dato’ Sulaiman, Taman Abad, 80250, Johor Bahru
Contact No.: 07-290 3388
Opening Hours: Daily, 24 hours
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8.Inside Scoop
Located in the corner of the Holiday Villa building, this ice cream shop called ” Inside Scoop” has been exposed to the sights of Johor Bahru in a bright yellow lively image and a fun spoon-shaped sign. You may be unfamiliar with this brand, but it is not difficult to see people in the shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. Behind the high popularity, what is the charm of this ice cream besides delicious?
Since established in 2013, Inside Scoop have operated more than 20 stores in Malaysia, with a variety of novelty and local ice creams. They have introduced more than 80 types of non-repeating flavors of ice-creams, excluding those seasonal limited ones!
Also, they are usually serving 18 varieties of ice-cream flavors in the store per rotation such as Favna Chocolate, Yogurt, Durian, Peanut Butter Jelly, and Golden Sands Chocolate and many more.
In order to implement the local brand’s concept, Inside Scoop use only locally produced milk fat, tea and fruit and other raw materials during their ice-cream preparation process. Overseas ingredients such as chocolate were imported from France and Belgium would be included too.
These ingredients are then strictly mixed together to achieve a mellow and rich layer of ice-cream. The creamy silky thick taste of Inside Scoop ice-cream is said to be the best ice-cream in Johor Bahru too!
Additional Information:
Address: Ground Floor – Shop 21, Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre, 80250 Johor Bahru
Contact No.: +6012-795 1625
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 12pm – 12am
Friday to Saturday, 12pm – 12:30am
Sunday, 11am – 12am
9. Sky Bar 26
Relax yourself with the beautiful view of Johor Bahru along with your buddies at Holiday Villa’s Sky Bar.
Just as its name stated, Sky 26 is located at the 26th floor of Holiday Villa. This rooftop bar provide every of their guests with marvelous scenery of Johor Bahru, fine wine and great cuisines that will keep the squad enjoy throughout the whole night.
Craving for food? No worries, Sky 26 also have it. Being recommended by both the staffs and also guests, it is said that Sky 26’s Japanese and Western cuisines are worth for a try.
This sky bar also offers unique candle light dinner for couples set up overlooking the sky view, creating a romantic atmosphere to take in the beauty of Johor Bahru.
Sing your lungs out at a height of 98m above ground level. Sky 26’s karaoke lounge will bring every of their guests’ karaoke experience to another higher level. What’s more amazing is that Sky 26 has live band by the local singers and music lovers during every Monday to Thursday, serenading all the guests.
Additional Information:
Location: 260, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru
Contact No.: 010-288 2626
Operating Hours:
Saturday – Wednesday, 6pm-1am
Thursday and Friday, 6pm-2am
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