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17 Must-Try Restaurants In Mount Austin

Mount Austin is well known as food paradise. You can see a different sort of restaurant and cafes fully pack around Mount Austin ranging from Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Western and many more. We know it is difficult to select what to eat sometimes, so today we specially list down a list of restaurants or cafe that you should try out while you are around Mount Austin, Johor.

Here brought to you by SGMYTRIPS a list of 20 Must-Try Restaurant in Mount Austin.

Grandma Kitchen 外婆家
22 Korea Fried Chicken Factory
Morganfields
Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok 補镬佬菜馆
Lemon Tree Restaurant
Basilico Restaurant
Noodleface A Meatless
Wafu Kitchen
Meng Meng Roasted Duck 阿明帝王鸭
The Metallic Kitchen
Bushido Shabu Shabu
Demon’s BBQ Garden 光头烤妖
The Potter Kitchen
Mount Austin Gogigo Korean BBQ
Meng Meng Roasted Duck
Tuk Tuk Mookata BBQ Steamboat
金韩村 – Korean BBQ Restoran TCL

1. Grandma Kitchen 外婆家

Craving for Chinese cuisine? You should try out Grandma Kitchen. Grandma Kitchen has 3 outlets in Johor. Grandma Kitchen serves traditional Chinese cuisine in a modern style.The restaurant is suitable for family dinner and gathering as the restaurant is air-conditioned and the ambiance is extremely cozy.

Whenever you are in Grandma Kitchen, you should not missed out their sesame chicken that is crispy and evenly coated with sweet and savoury sauce and their signature crispy pork.

The signature crispy pork is mind-blowing, the pork skin is golden crispy and the pork belly will totally melt when you place it in your palette.

The uniqueness of Grandma Kitchen would be they will alter their menu and introduce the new creative cuisine constantly. The restaurant makes this effort to make sure that the customers able to taste new surprising cuisine and different experience every time they visits the restaurant. Grandma Kitchen is a highly recommended place if you’re coming over to Mount Austin for a visit!

Additional Information:
Address:27-28 Jalan Austin height 8/1 Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru 81100 Malaysia
Operation hour: 12.00pm – 2.45pm, 5.00pm – 10.45pm daily
Contact : +607-3611334
Website: Grandma Kitchen 外婆家

2. 22 Korea Fried Chicken Factory

If you’re a fan of Korea fried chicken, you will definitely attracted by 22 Korea Fried Chicken Factory. 22 Korea Fried Chicken is the first Korea fried chicken restaurant that launched at Johor in 2015. The restaurant interior is specially designed in industry concept where you would be able to see different engineering and mechanical generator , signage , mechanical tools and light bulbs around the restaurant.

You can try out their signature fried chicken set that comes with a drink and wedges. There are an array of flavour that you can choose of, ranging from Gangjeong, Garlic, Crispy , Hot BBQ and Bul Duk. You will absolutely be amazed by the favour and texture of the fried chicken that is less oily and crispy at the same time.

The vast difference between 22 Korea Fried Chicken and other Korea fried chicken restaurant would be the customer able to shop and eat at the restaurant in the meantime.

Why do I say so? The restaurant has an interior shelf just beside the cashier that sell a variety of popular Korea beverages, food, snacks and merchandise. Customers able to shop while waiting for their fried chicken to be prepared. Sounds appealing? Take a visit to 22 Korea Fried Chicken the next time you visits Mount Austin!

Additional Information:
Address: 51 Jalan Austin Height 8/1 Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 12.oopm-11.59pm daily
Contact : +6013-722 8666

3. Morganfields

Calling all Carnivores out there! If you are looking for the perfect pork ribs, you should certainly need to try out Morganfields restaurant. It is an American restaurant which well known for its pork ribs and American modern dining experience. What makes Morganfield so worthy to be recommended would be their pork ribs is notably slow cooked with the smoked of coal and hickory wood and perfectly grilled at the right degree to make it tender divine perfection.

There is a wide variety of Western cuisine that you can choose from the menu, but we highly recommend you to try out their hot selling signature dish – Sticky Bones.

Not to mention the meat is so tender and juicy to the extent where it can be torn off effortlessly.

Morganfields is also a perfect place for you to catch up some drinks with your friends after a long day working. Do come over during their Happy Hour, they serves different choices of beers, wines and refreshing cocktails like Berry Easy, Sour Apple Mojito and Virgin Apple Mojito for you to choose from!

Additional Information:
Address: 7& 9 , Jalan Austin Height 8/5 Austin , 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening Hours:11.00 am- 1.00am daily
Contact : +607-3587705
Website: Morganfields

4. Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok 補镬佬菜馆

Another strongly recommended Chinese restaurant would be Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok. The restaurant already exists in the Johor area for at least two decades and most of the diners are regular local customers. The best things about Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok is the food served is still maintaining at a high premium standard after 20 years.

The must try dishes of the restaurant surely will be their KL Hokkien Mee or better known as Tai Lok Mee. What held their Tai Lok Mee differ from KL would be the taste.

Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok Tai Lok Mee is less salty and well balanced with delicious sweet flavours compared to the KL edition. The texture of the noodle is springy chewy and covered with caramelized garlic. Be prepared to queue if you are visiting during dinner hour!

Additional Information:
Address: 113, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19,Taman Mt Austin 81100 Johor Bahru , Johor
Opening Hours:11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:30 am daily
Contact : +607-361 6890
Website: Restaurant Uncle Pou Wok 補镬佬菜馆

5. Lemon Tree Restaurant

The Lemon Tree Restaurant has launched for almost 12 years .They have 4 branches around Johor – Mount Austin,Taman Melodies, Kulai and Permas Jaya that serve the same menu, ambiance and prices. They serve both local and western cuisines in the restaurant at a reasonable price.

As for food, you can anticipate modern Western cuisine that is different from the rest of the restaurant. Most of their cuisines are specially tailored to suit the local taste buds. The taste of their dishes is so unique that you can’t find this scrumptious taste at another restaurant. One of the reasons is because the head chef used to work at Hyatt Johor Bahru, Grand Hyatt Singapore and Vivo Pizza before he opened Lemon tree Restaurant.

Their signature Chicken Chop is worth a try. The juicy meat is covered with ham and cheese and served with secret tailored savory brown sauce. The menu isn’t limited to just that. They also serve pasta, rice, burger and pizza and local favorites.

After all the mouth-watering meal for the dinner, you must certainly try their Chocolate Lava Cake. The texture of the cake is fluffy and warm and it goes well with the chocolate ice cream. You might be seduced by the cake even if you are not a dessert lover. It is quite rare to enjoy a premium quality of western cuisine at a reasonable price. So do check out Lemon Tree Restaurant when you are at Mount Austin area.

Additional Information:
Address: No 27 , Jalan Austin Height 8/4, Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 11.30am-10.30pm daily
Contact : +607-361 5965
Website: Lemon Tree Restaurant

6. Basilico Restaurant

As an Italian food lover, Basilico restaurant might be the best recommendation to try. Basilico is one of the top authentic Italy restaurants that located at Mount Austin. Everything serves here like pasta, pizza, burger, salad dressing and even desserts are handmade by the chef using fresh ingredients from Italy daily.

The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and filled with Italian song. The simple, delightful space is extremely perfect for a relaxing dinner with your family or friends.You should never skip pasta when you at Italian restaurant. Signature Ink Tagliolini with Big Prawns is a strongly suggested dishes that need to be ordered when you are at Basilico.

The pasta is specially handmade using fresh squid ink and accompanied with their secret sweet and sour sauce and fresh jumbo prawns. Sounds good? It is definitely worth a drive to Mount Austin to try Basilico Restaurant this weekend.

Additional Information:
Address: No 17 , Jalan Austin Height 8/1, Taman Mount Austin 81100 Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 12.00pm-10.30pm daily
Contact : +607-364 7463
Website: Basilico Restaurant

7. Noodleface A Meatless

Good news to all vegan! You guys currently have another option for your lunch or dinner, which is Noodleface A Meatless that located at Mount Austin. As the name suggests, Noodleface is a restaurant that serves meatless cuisine.

We certainly recommend this restaurant for vegetarians who want a spot that provide an array of Chinese, Korean, Western and other appealing vegetarian dishes. Not to forget, you should try their signature BBQ Tofu Charcoal Burger. The burger patty is handmade using fresh tofu. The most surprising fact of the burger would be the texture of the patty is as tender as the texture of pork.

The restaurant dishes are creatively designed and are different from the other vegetarian restaurant, as they want to make sure their diners able to try something new from the ordinary vegetarian dishes. No need to rack your brain thinking of what to select in the menu as everything they have is perfect. You should drop by and give a try as we have never seen a restaurant serving vegan food as appealing as the one right here.

Additional Information:
Address: G-08, Blok B, Akademik Suite, Jalan Austin Heights Utama, Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 4.00pm, 6.00pm – 10.00pm daily, close on Monday
Contact : +607-364 2351

8. Wafu Kitchen

Foodies who are seeking for reasonable and quality Japaneses cuisine, you can try out at Wafu Kitchen. The restaurants offer cheap Japanese cuisine with a good quality. No doubt the services provided by the restaurant also worth a big thumbs up.

You can find a wide range of Japaneses dish choices from the restaurant menu, including Japanese curry rice, Ramen, soup and other light snacks. Japanese curry rice is the best trending dishes in Wafu Kitchen. The taste of the curry is rich, sweet and the aftertaste of the curry will definitely make you crave for a second bowl. Wafu Kitchen is a perfect spot for a hearty meal with your beloved one. So, do come early to avoid the long queue during dinner and lunch hour.

Additional Information:
Address: 18, Jln Austin Heights 3/2, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm daily
Contact : +607-352 2357
Website: Wafu Kitchen

9. Meng Meng Roasted Duck 阿明帝王鸭

Meng Meng Roasted Duck Restaurant has opened for almost 5 years and it is one of the popular Roasted Duck Restaurant in Mount Austin area. Whenever you step into the restaurant, you would not deny that the aroma of roasted duck elicits your saliva from drooling .The restaurant overall environment is comfortable as it is fully equipped with good lighting and air conditioning.

In terms of food, their signature roasted duck, roasted pork and lotus root soup with peanut are highly recommended to be ordered. The taste of signature roasted duck is impressive. The skin is extremely crisp and juicy while the meat is tender when it can be torn out by fork or teeth easily.

Not to mention, the services of the staff and waiter is excellence. Food is served up professionally and fast speed which is around 10 to 15 minutes after the order is placed.

Additional Information:
Address: 15, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening Hours: 11.00am – 9.30pm daily, closed on Tuesday
Contact : +607-359 8322
Website: Meng Meng Roasted Duck 阿明帝王鸭

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10. The Metallic Kitchen

We’ll start off our list of the restaurants in Mount Austin with The Metallic Kitchen @ Taman Mount Austin, JB. Situated along Jalan Mutiara Emas 2, the restaurant, previously known as HoldZhu Tea, is a unique spot in terms of its setting and accessibility.

The establishment is made out of used shipping containers, giving it that particular look it has and is a more environmentally friendly approach to building materials, and features a drive thru! This contemporary and sophisticated restaurant features modern design and a cosy environment within, making it a special one-of-a-kind experience when you step in for the first time.

They serve a wide variety of foods and food types, and anything from appetisers like fried tempura prawns and onion wings, to entrées of burgers, chicken chops, pastas, and poké-styled rice bowls, to drinks of fruit teas and bubble milk teas. The menu offers loads of choices to serve any person of any palate yet keeps things simple as to not overcomplicate food.

We recommend you to try the Hawaiian chicken chop; a large slab of grilled chicken with a slice of pineapple on top along with sides of potato fries and a simple salad. It garners 5 stars from us! So if you are around the area and are interested in a new type of dining experience, give The Metallic Kitchen a shot. You may find yourself wanting more!

Additional Information:
Address: 1, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Opens daily, 6pm – 2am
Contact: 07-364 6270
Website: The Metallic Kitchen

11. Bushido Shabu Shabu

Next restaurants in Mount Austin located near the middle of Mount Austin, the Bushido Shabu Shabu Austin offers a fancy, modern take on shabu shabu cuisine. The restaurant is painted with a palate of black and red, and highlighted by its iconic logo of a samurai helmet.

The interior is very well designed, with framed pictures of mediaeval Japanese styled artwork accentuated by adequate lighting across the entirety of the space, and fine, comfortable furniture as well as spacious seating arrangements. The staff here are professional and friendly, and will guide you should you need help choosing what to have for your meal.

The menu here consists of portions of meat, fish, and vegetables to add to a bubbling hot broth sitting in a hotpot in the middle of your table. The broth may be adjusted to your liking and you may choose from a selection of flavours whichever suits your fancy. Also on the menu are refreshing drinks to quench your thirst as well as extinguish the flames from particularly spicy broth flavours, which are also a highlight here. The hotpot is also accompanied by bowls of rice, a perfect pairing option of carbs to the proteins and vitamins on offer. So if you’re looking for a good hotspot for hotpot, be sure to come to the Bushido Shabu Shabu @ Mount Austin and have your fill!

Additional Information:
Address: 56, 7, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Opens daily, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11:30pm
Contact: 07-362 6696
Website: Bushido Shabu Shabu

12. Demon’s BBQ Garden 光头烤妖

Or also known as Botak’s Barbeque, Demon’s BBQ Garden is a popular site famed for the owner manning the helm and guarding the flames who, by the namesake, has a beautiful bare dome. The outlet may look small, but it fits plenty and outdoor dining is also an option. The prices are also just a little steep but what you pay you get to enjoy tenfold in terms of taste and portion.

The restaurant serves a wide selection of grilled and fried entrées, and some of the highlighted dishes include the grilled lamb chop and the fried salmon fillets. The lamb is grilled to perfection with the right amount of char and still manages to maintain maximum juiciness, and the salmon skin is fried to crispy golden brown, and just melts in your mouth after being crunched on.

Also on the menu is the fried chicken, pork belly, and fan favourite dish; the dumplings. All of these masterfully cooked by the chef and owner, one the patrons affectionately refer to as ‘Botak’. So if you’re in the mood for some barbeque but want a different experience to all the Korean barbeque restaurants around, come to Demon’s. Treat yourself.

Additional Information:
Address: 3, Jalan Mutiara Emas 3/1, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Wednesday thru Monday, 6:30pm – 12:30am. Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact: 016-778 4009
Website: Demon’s BBQ Garden 光头烤妖

13. The Potter Kitchen

You might mistake The Potter Kitchen, located on Jalan Austin Perdana 3, to be more of a showcase art gallery or bookstore rather than a restaurant, and you may be forgiven. It really does look stunning, with the rustic brick walls and fancy lighting as well as see-through store front, altogether looking like what you would expect to be a magical British shop selling wizarding wands. The interior is well decorated and the seating arrangements are well thought out, providing ample space for customers to dine with comfort.

The menu is inspired by Western cuisine and consists of appetizers of salads and soups, breakfast options consisting of bacon and eggs in numerous styles, entrées of pasta and meat chops as well as fish options, and finger food platters of fried kalamari to buffalo wings.

The beverages available here are also plentiful, ranging from coffee to fruit juices and soft drinks, as well as milkshakes. Come enjoy yourself and relax while having a bite at The Potter Kitchen, a dining experience you will not soon forget. Try this unique restaurants in Mount Austin today!

Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Austin Perdana 3, Taman Austin Perdana, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours:
Contact: 016-360 9968
Website: The Potter Kitchen

14. Mount Austin Gogigo Korean BBQ

The last Korean restaurant on our list but definitely not the least, the Gogigo is a buffet-style Korean barbeque spot with an affordable price point. It offers a large variety of ingredients which you can then pick out and grill for yourself over a charcoal-fuelled barbeque.

With so many cuts of pork and chicken available, as well as fish and vegetables and a long list of dipping sauces to coat your choice of morsel into, the Gogigo has a lot to offer any patron that comes their way. Also on the menu are their taste gyoza or fried dumplings, and a cool serving of ice cream to finish it all off. A perfect place to dine while on a budget, the Gogigo offers fantastic value for money but keeps things tasting authentically delicious.

Additional Information:
Address: Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Opens daily, 5:30pm – 11:30pm
Contact: 07-364 5434
Website: Mount Austin Gogigo Korean BBQ

15. Meng Meng Roasted Duck

The Meng Meng Roasted Duck restaurant is located just a brisk walk from Sunway College JB, and offers traditional Chinese inspired dishes made with love and a whole lot of effort. The restaurant values function over form, but allows patrons to have an insight over what goes into making their tasty dishes, and has a glass panel over the counter showcasing their famous roasted ducks.

On the menu, you will find a wide variety of Chinese dishes ranging from fried noodles to roasted pork belly, well-seasoned char siu and of course their famous roasted duck. Everything is appropriately priced and is good value for money, and their portions are also just right. For an authentic Chinese meal, come to Meng Meng’s today!

Additional Information:
Address: 15, Jalan Austin Heights 3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Wednesday thru Monday, 11am – 9:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact: 07-359 8322

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16. Tuk Tuk Mookata BBQ Steamboat

Our next entry, the Tuk Tuk Mookata, is located along Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A in Taman Mount Austin. Taking a Thai inspired approach to the barbeque and steamboat, the Tuk Tuk is also dressed for the occasion, with outdoor dining and use of bamboo panelling and a wooden signboard.

The menu features an all you can eat spread of fresh ingredients ranging from seafood to poultry and leafy greens. The ingredients intended for the barbeque come readily skewered, and the only thing left to do is to leave in on the grill.

The selection of gravy for the steamboat is also in accordance to the theme, which may see some customers garnering up the courage to go for their spicier dishes. All in all, this is a great place for a bunch of friends to dine and enjoy each other’s company over a sizzling steamboat barbeque and just have fun with their food. Try this restaurants in Mount Austin for yourself today!

Additional Information:
Address: 109, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Opens daily, 5pm – 12am
Contact: 016-701 2415
Website: Tuk Tuk Mookata BBQ Steamboat

17. 金韩村 – Korean BBQ Restoran TCL

Another Korean inspired barbeque restaurant on our list, the TCL Korean BBQ Restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining, and at affordable prices to boot. The venue is well lit and decorated with a Korean flair, adding a touch of authenticity to your dining experience.

The menu here consists of a wide variety of Korean dishes, including kimbap and kimchi soup, as well as kimchi pancakes and Korean style fried chicken.

The selection of barbeque ingredients are also plenty and come in fresh daily, and can be ordered with a side of melted cheese made perfect for dipping. Are you hungry yet? Come on down to TCL and enjoy yourself today!

Additional Information:
Address: 16, Jalan Austin Heights 8/6, Taman JP Perdana, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Operating Hours: Opens daily, 12pm – 11pm
Contact: 07-364 6392
Website: 金韩村 – Korean BBQ Restoran TCL

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