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We took things easy on the final morning of our stay at Four Points by Sheraton Desaru . I spent a couple of hours working from the hotel before we headed out for brunch and checked out. One thing we really liked about staying here was the convenience of having plenty of eateries just opposite the hotel. It was easy to grab a meal without having to drive anywhere, and the spacious room made the stay even more comfortable. We decided on Harbourfront Seafood, which was just a five-minute walk (350m) from the hotel. There weren't many diners around when we arrived, and our food was served in no time. We ordered Hokkien mee hoon, Singapore fried bee hoon, Chinese tea, and a can of Sarsi. Although the vermicelli was slightly firm, it was still flavourful, and the sliced  fish balls were surprisingly good.  Between the two dishes, I preferred my Hokkien mee hoon. It was definitely the better choice compared to my partner’s Singapore fried bee hoon. Overall, it was a simple and satis...

We only spent two nights in Kuantan, and on our third day, we checked out from AC Hotel Kuantan at 9.30am and made our way to Desaru, Johor. Before hitting the road, we stopped by Restaurant Singrena for breakfast. I ordered the dry hor fun with fish balls and assorted yong tau fu, while my partner had the curry noodles. The yong tau fu was self-service, though the trays were placed quite far inside the display, which made it a little awkward to reach in and pick what we wanted. For drinks, we had teh ice with less sugar. The sweetness level was just right, with a slight bitterness and a hint of sourness. It was strong and rich, leaving a slightly dry aftertaste on the tongue. My dry kuey teow had a slightly sour taste from the sauce, which wasn't really to my liking. It tasted better after I mixed in some of my partner’s curry broth. As for the curry noodles, they were just so-so and nothing particularly memorable. The highlight for me was definitely the fish balls and the f...