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Malaysia road trip - Day 12 (Johor Bahru)

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A hazy morning in Johor Bahru set the tone for our day as we headed out around 10.30am in search of a local brunch. We stopped by  Kedai Makan Jadi Baru Botak  and ordered a variety of dishes, including asam pedas ikan, fried fish, fish ball soup, fried squid, rice, and a chrysanthemum drink. Despite requesting less sugar, the drink was still sweeter than expected. The fish ball soup had a light sour taste with a hint of mustard greens, while the fish balls were bouncy with a noticeable fishy taste. The highlight was definitely the asam pedas fish. It was spicy and flavourful, and the mix of fish parts (including head since you can’t choose cuts) made it richer. It also left a mild tingling sensation on the tongue after eating. The fried fish stood out as well. It was crispy all around, slightly salty, and satisfying. The fried squid was similarly salty but well-marinated, tender inside, and paired nicely with the fried onions. Before leaving, we had to pay RM 2...
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Malaysia road trip - Day 11 (Desaru - Johor Bahru)

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It was our second morning having breakfast at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and also our last day staying there. I headed down to Seasonal Tastes around 8.50am and managed to get an indoor table with air-conditioning, which was a nice start to start the morning. Just like the previous morning, the breakfast spread was extensive, with many familiar dishes making a return, including scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, Chinese tea eggs, chic kut teh, baked beans, and chee cheong fun  (steamed rice noodle rolls) . The food labelling was clear and easy to follow, making it convenient to identify the dishes. I started with the spaghetti aglio, which was slightly firm but packed with flavour. I also had my favourite fried egg, although it was not quite as good as the one I had the day before. One of the highlights was the roasted lamb. It was tender and paired perfectly with the black pepper sauce. The tater tots were also enjoyable, crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy...
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