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Malaysia road trip - Day 13 (Johor Bahru)

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We kicked off our third day in Johor Bahru with brunch at Wang Wang F&B, a bustling kopitiam-style food hub filled with a variety of stalls serving local favourites. We decided to order chicken rice with roasted pork, with me choosing the drumstick while my partner went for the thigh. The chicken rice was fragrant, soft, and fluffy, pairing perfectly with the tender and juicy chicken. The chili sauce definitely packed a punch and was much spicier than we expected. As for the roasted pork, it was decent, perhaps not the most memorable we've had, but it complemented the meal nicely and added a satisfying crunch. To wash it all down, we ordered an iced kopi O and an iced Chinese tea. The kopi O was rich, robust, and perfectly "kaw," delivering the strong caffeine boost we needed to start the day. Meanwhile, the iced Chinese tea was light, refreshing, and a great balance to the richer flavours of the meal. Overall, it was a simple brunch that set a good tone for the rest ...
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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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