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Food scene

Variety Foods: 1) Chicken Wings 2) Satay (Local Food) 3) Seafoods (Sotong, Prawns, Lala) 4) Fried Kuey Tiow / Noodles 5) Chicken Rice 6) Wan Tan Mee 7) Ice Kacang and more & more..
Jalan Shahbandar
Jalan Shahbandar
Variety Foods: 1) Chicken Wings 2) Satay (Local Food) 3) Seafoods (Sotong, Prawns, Lala) 4) Fried Kuey Tiow / Noodles 5) Chicken Rice 6) Wan Tan Mee 7) Ice Kacang and more & more..
In early 1950s, Chong’s family set up their first roadside stall along Jalan Jenang and was later transferred to shop lot. Since its establishment, they pride themselves in serving self-identified wantan noodles recipe with homemade ingredients. The egg noodles and wantan are made by hands daily to ensure freshness and springiness. Chili or without chilli wantan noodles is how people order at Ah See. Topped with roasted char siew (barbequed pork) and wantan, it makes the sauced egg noodles look even more tantalizing.
2, Jalan Jenang
2 Jalan Jenang
In early 1950s, Chong’s family set up their first roadside stall along Jalan Jenang and was later transferred to shop lot. Since its establishment, they pride themselves in serving self-identified wantan noodles recipe with homemade ingredients. The egg noodles and wantan are made by hands daily to ensure freshness and springiness. Chili or without chilli wantan noodles is how people order at Ah See. Topped with roasted char siew (barbequed pork) and wantan, it makes the sauced egg noodles look even more tantalizing.
People come to Yong’s Steamboat Garden for their steamboat meals at reasonable prices. All the food they served are fresh and taste good if you cook them well. A trolley that contains uncooked dishes such as pomfrets, squids, fried soy bean, pork, fresh prawns, and fish ravioli will be brought to your table. These are your steamboat ingredients later so you need to choose a few from them. After choosing the dishes, you can start cooking yourself and, enjoy your meal! Opening Hours: Daily: 6:00pm – 12:00am
2, Jalan Minyak Beku
2 Jalan Minyak Beku
People come to Yong’s Steamboat Garden for their steamboat meals at reasonable prices. All the food they served are fresh and taste good if you cook them well. A trolley that contains uncooked dishes such as pomfrets, squids, fried soy bean, pork, fresh prawns, and fish ravioli will be brought to your table. These are your steamboat ingredients later so you need to choose a few from them. After choosing the dishes, you can start cooking yourself and, enjoy your meal! Opening Hours: Daily: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Every morning, the seats in Ah Soon are often fully occupied and sometimes you can judge a restaurant based on its crowds. The dishes served here come with an alluring smell and are good in taste. Their pork slices and pork organs are well-cooked and served together with noodles in a big portion. Their broth has a lighter tasting to give more focus on the pork. Give their Fish Head Bee Hoon and pork organ soup a try and you’ll know why the kopitiam is often crowded. Opening Hours: Daily: 11:00am – 2:30pm & 5:00pm – 10:00pm Closed on: Thursday
5, Jalan Temenggong
5 Jalan Temenggong
Every morning, the seats in Ah Soon are often fully occupied and sometimes you can judge a restaurant based on its crowds. The dishes served here come with an alluring smell and are good in taste. Their pork slices and pork organs are well-cooked and served together with noodles in a big portion. Their broth has a lighter tasting to give more focus on the pork. Give their Fish Head Bee Hoon and pork organ soup a try and you’ll know why the kopitiam is often crowded. Opening Hours: Daily: 11:00am – 2:30pm & 5:00pm – 10:00pm Closed on: Thursday
tarted off as a roadside stall, Soon Lai’s Kway Chap is now one of the most popular ones in Batu Pahat. If you wonder, Kway Chap is a Teo Chew delicacy that consists of flat rice noodles and pork drenched together in savoury broth. The Kway Chap’s broth is truly worth trying. Mixed with herbs, pork’s’ offal and meat, the soy sauce based broth is simmered done to a turn. It has a pleasing herbal smell and it tastes good too. Address: 6-C, Jalan Fatimah, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm
6, Jalan Fatimah
6 Jalan Fatimah
tarted off as a roadside stall, Soon Lai’s Kway Chap is now one of the most popular ones in Batu Pahat. If you wonder, Kway Chap is a Teo Chew delicacy that consists of flat rice noodles and pork drenched together in savoury broth. The Kway Chap’s broth is truly worth trying. Mixed with herbs, pork’s’ offal and meat, the soy sauce based broth is simmered done to a turn. It has a pleasing herbal smell and it tastes good too. Address: 6-C, Jalan Fatimah, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Han Kee combines bakery, coffee shop and confectionary under the sole roof. It offers variations of pleasing coffee and other enticing light food such as puddings, cakes and pasteries. The cakes here have many flavours and all of them are showcased in fridge for customers to choose for. With only simple furnishing but emphasise on deliciousness of food and drinks, it is often a popular food hunting place and gathering place among friends. They even organise special events for their customers. Address: 48, Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 10:00pm Sunday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
48, Jalan Jelawat
48 Jalan Jelawat
Han Kee combines bakery, coffee shop and confectionary under the sole roof. It offers variations of pleasing coffee and other enticing light food such as puddings, cakes and pasteries. The cakes here have many flavours and all of them are showcased in fridge for customers to choose for. With only simple furnishing but emphasise on deliciousness of food and drinks, it is often a popular food hunting place and gathering place among friends. They even organise special events for their customers. Address: 48, Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 10:00pm Sunday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
“Ah Fei Spicy Noodles” at Miao Huang Restaurant is now well-known to every household in Batu Pahat. Spicy food lovers will definitely fall in love with this local delicacy that offer intense flavour and unique spiciness. According to the owner, it takes a long time to prepare the curry chilli broth. One of the highlights here is that the owner insists on serving stencil-wrapped noodles to bring out the “old-time flavour” in Batu Pahat. It always makes the locals recall to old times dishes while enjoying this spicy noodles. Address: 36, Jalan Flora Utama 8, Taman Flora Utama, 83000, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00am – 10:30pm
36, Jalan Flora Utama 8
36 Jalan Flora Utama 8
“Ah Fei Spicy Noodles” at Miao Huang Restaurant is now well-known to every household in Batu Pahat. Spicy food lovers will definitely fall in love with this local delicacy that offer intense flavour and unique spiciness. According to the owner, it takes a long time to prepare the curry chilli broth. One of the highlights here is that the owner insists on serving stencil-wrapped noodles to bring out the “old-time flavour” in Batu Pahat. It always makes the locals recall to old times dishes while enjoying this spicy noodles. Address: 36, Jalan Flora Utama 8, Taman Flora Utama, 83000, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00am – 10:30pm
Pak “O” Cendol is a small roadside stall located opposite to the bus station in Batu Pahat. Sometimes, you may need to stand while enjoying cendol as there are only few seats offered. Traditional cendol is rich in coconut milk and shaved ice. Green “noodles” that made from four and juices of pandan leaves are served together in a bowl. Nowadays, there are over 10 variations of cendol at Pak “O” and each of them contributes to different flavours. Address: 65-A, Jalan Rugayah, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Jalan Rugayah
Jalan Rugayah
Pak “O” Cendol is a small roadside stall located opposite to the bus station in Batu Pahat. Sometimes, you may need to stand while enjoying cendol as there are only few seats offered. Traditional cendol is rich in coconut milk and shaved ice. Green “noodles” that made from four and juices of pandan leaves are served together in a bowl. Nowadays, there are over 10 variations of cendol at Pak “O” and each of them contributes to different flavours. Address: 65-A, Jalan Rugayah, Kampung Pegawai, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Sightseeing

Old Street in Batu Pahat is a must in your bucket-list if you want to emerge yourself into a fancy night-seeing environment. This commercial place have the most unique and sophisticated exterior in town, it is even addressed as a mini Disneyland from locals. It is located between Jalan Kluang, Jalan Parit Besar and Taman Sri Jaya. This commercial place stands together from two blocks. Shop lot ranging from restaurants which can tantalise your taste bud to entertainment which you can spend your weekend there. Out of the most popular which is the roof garden. As its operating hour starts at night, this will be its peak hour. Visitor can take a short walk around and enjoy the view from top of the building while dining with family, together with its urban and animation designed restaurants on the rooftop. Make sure you bring your perfect gear for photography along! The most popular restaurant among all in this commercial place was Carreto Oscc, which is located at the second floor (rooftop) of block 1. If you ever dream of getting your insta-worthy at glasses designed café in Jay Chou movie – Handwritten Past, this is a must for you to visit. Other restaurants stands out also ranging from Fika Café, Le Petit, Kopitiam 1970’s, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Continue Café & Bistro, Roof Garden, K Fry Urban Korean, Little Spoon and so on. Address: Jalan Parit Besar, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor. Opening Hours: Daily 10am-11pm
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Batu Pahat Old Street Commercial Centre
Jalan Parit Besar
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Old Street in Batu Pahat is a must in your bucket-list if you want to emerge yourself into a fancy night-seeing environment. This commercial place have the most unique and sophisticated exterior in town, it is even addressed as a mini Disneyland from locals. It is located between Jalan Kluang, Jalan Parit Besar and Taman Sri Jaya. This commercial place stands together from two blocks. Shop lot ranging from restaurants which can tantalise your taste bud to entertainment which you can spend your weekend there. Out of the most popular which is the roof garden. As its operating hour starts at night, this will be its peak hour. Visitor can take a short walk around and enjoy the view from top of the building while dining with family, together with its urban and animation designed restaurants on the rooftop. Make sure you bring your perfect gear for photography along! The most popular restaurant among all in this commercial place was Carreto Oscc, which is located at the second floor (rooftop) of block 1. If you ever dream of getting your insta-worthy at glasses designed café in Jay Chou movie – Handwritten Past, this is a must for you to visit. Other restaurants stands out also ranging from Fika Café, Le Petit, Kopitiam 1970’s, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Continue Café & Bistro, Roof Garden, K Fry Urban Korean, Little Spoon and so on. Address: Jalan Parit Besar, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor. Opening Hours: Daily 10am-11pm
Trip to Batu Pahat is not complete without checking in at the town landmark. The square features a monument with a fountain depicting the famouse chiselled rock that gave the name of the town – Batu Pahat. The monument was crave based on the history of Siamese soldiers chiselling rocks at Minyak Beku village to collect drinking water after being defeated by the Malacca troops in the 15th century. The monument was built here during the town’s centennial celebration. This sites is perfect for evening strolls and night time chill. During normal days, there will be stalls along the roadside selling foods, drinks, and also toys for kids. Some photographer even declare the Penggaram Square is a must have in their Vlog or photography. The chiselled rock monument was previously a water fountain with lights, but it has been rebuilt into grass filled space and many LEDs trees which helps to attract more locals and travellers here.
Jalan Rahmat
Jalan Rahmat
Trip to Batu Pahat is not complete without checking in at the town landmark. The square features a monument with a fountain depicting the famouse chiselled rock that gave the name of the town – Batu Pahat. The monument was crave based on the history of Siamese soldiers chiselling rocks at Minyak Beku village to collect drinking water after being defeated by the Malacca troops in the 15th century. The monument was built here during the town’s centennial celebration. This sites is perfect for evening strolls and night time chill. During normal days, there will be stalls along the roadside selling foods, drinks, and also toys for kids. Some photographer even declare the Penggaram Square is a must have in their Vlog or photography. The chiselled rock monument was previously a water fountain with lights, but it has been rebuilt into grass filled space and many LEDs trees which helps to attract more locals and travellers here.
Fish touching, sounds attracted? The temple at Segenting, Batu Pahat is well-known of fish touching. As from locals, they believed that touching of these arapaima fishes would bring good luck to the person. The place itself is a fishing village. The arapaima fishes may be huge but it is really tamed. If you are lucky, they will even swim to you once you put your hand into the pond. This fishing village is a perfect site for people who need a real retreat from the busy city life. Worshippers visit here for their famous God of Chinese, including Da Bo Gong, Ma Zu goddess of the sea, Hai Long Wang the dragon king of the sea which protect and bless the villagers and the fishermen. Along the road to the temple, there will also a few restaurants by the roadside which is popular for their seafood delicacies. The price is affordable and food is also delicious too. Famous seafood restaurants there was Lover Bridge Resort’s Sea Front Thai Food Restaurant and Ship Village Seafood Restaurant. You can also see a long bridge at the other side from the temple. The bridge was previously build as a jetty for local fishermen. Bring your loved one or family to this pretty fishing village to fully enjoy the romantic backdrop of Lovers’ Bridge. In old times, the bridge is wooden structured. It has been converted into lime bridge due to long time exposure to sun and moisture but still retains the wooden deck. At night during tides, there will be also some fishermen fishing there. It will be drizzling to drive up there but trust me, the scenery is totally worth it. Address: Kg Segenting Minyak Beku, Batu Pahat, Johor
Jalan Kampung Segenting
Jalan Kampung Segenting
Fish touching, sounds attracted? The temple at Segenting, Batu Pahat is well-known of fish touching. As from locals, they believed that touching of these arapaima fishes would bring good luck to the person. The place itself is a fishing village. The arapaima fishes may be huge but it is really tamed. If you are lucky, they will even swim to you once you put your hand into the pond. This fishing village is a perfect site for people who need a real retreat from the busy city life. Worshippers visit here for their famous God of Chinese, including Da Bo Gong, Ma Zu goddess of the sea, Hai Long Wang the dragon king of the sea which protect and bless the villagers and the fishermen. Along the road to the temple, there will also a few restaurants by the roadside which is popular for their seafood delicacies. The price is affordable and food is also delicious too. Famous seafood restaurants there was Lover Bridge Resort’s Sea Front Thai Food Restaurant and Ship Village Seafood Restaurant. You can also see a long bridge at the other side from the temple. The bridge was previously build as a jetty for local fishermen. Bring your loved one or family to this pretty fishing village to fully enjoy the romantic backdrop of Lovers’ Bridge. In old times, the bridge is wooden structured. It has been converted into lime bridge due to long time exposure to sun and moisture but still retains the wooden deck. At night during tides, there will be also some fishermen fishing there. It will be drizzling to drive up there but trust me, the scenery is totally worth it. Address: Kg Segenting Minyak Beku, Batu Pahat, Johor
Get ready for some splash! Wet world Batu Pahat Village Resort is a unique water themed park in town, a place where you can fully enjoy intereactive water play elements and slides. This park is the only water park in Johor which spreads over a 44-acre of land. The park is also built around the town’s famous Merdeka Lake, which is also a strategic spot. You will be greeted by shrieks and laughter of both adult and children as you enter the park. This water themed park is both adult and child friendly. No worry parents, just sit back and relax and let your children enjoy the safe fun. If you are thinking about wave pool and galloon of splash, they got all you want! Attractions includes Batu Pahat Tower, Big Splash, Kiddy Pool, Wave Pool, Waterfall, Swan Boat, Lazy River, Dino Land, SPA Pool and also a huge fishing sites. Children can go for Dino Land. They will be amazed by large-sized miniature dinosaurs. While for adult, submerge yourself in this relaxing environment either at the fishing sites or even SPA Pool for a short getaway from busy city life. Ticket and admissions is as following. Children is priced at RM25 and RM28 for adult. If you bring your identity card along it will be cheaper, RM16 for children and RM18 for adult. Infant is free of admissions. The price is for all day long, it is suggested to go as early as they open and leave during dawn. At night, there will be also the glow park. Surround yourself with the magical experience by million of twinkling.
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Wet World Batu Pahat Village Resort
15 Jalan Seroja Jaya 2
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Get ready for some splash! Wet world Batu Pahat Village Resort is a unique water themed park in town, a place where you can fully enjoy intereactive water play elements and slides. This park is the only water park in Johor which spreads over a 44-acre of land. The park is also built around the town’s famous Merdeka Lake, which is also a strategic spot. You will be greeted by shrieks and laughter of both adult and children as you enter the park. This water themed park is both adult and child friendly. No worry parents, just sit back and relax and let your children enjoy the safe fun. If you are thinking about wave pool and galloon of splash, they got all you want! Attractions includes Batu Pahat Tower, Big Splash, Kiddy Pool, Wave Pool, Waterfall, Swan Boat, Lazy River, Dino Land, SPA Pool and also a huge fishing sites. Children can go for Dino Land. They will be amazed by large-sized miniature dinosaurs. While for adult, submerge yourself in this relaxing environment either at the fishing sites or even SPA Pool for a short getaway from busy city life. Ticket and admissions is as following. Children is priced at RM25 and RM28 for adult. If you bring your identity card along it will be cheaper, RM16 for children and RM18 for adult. Infant is free of admissions. The price is for all day long, it is suggested to go as early as they open and leave during dawn. At night, there will be also the glow park. Surround yourself with the magical experience by million of twinkling.
Batu Pahat is a town suitable for family leisure. One of the well-known site is Taman Rekreasi Tasik Y. The most crowded site for sports and leisure not only in evening, but also morning and night time. Sound interesting when not only during evening? Yes you heard me right! The place will be more crowded in weekend, the only free time over the week for family times. There are plenty of sport equipment for adults and entertainment facilities for children at this recreational park. Sport enthusiast will head over without any reason but for jogging, as the track built was serene and surrounded by lush green of trees. The track is built along the side of lake, what else is more serene and joyful to jog around the lake with fresh air? But one thing to be remembered, the lake is prohibited from fishing due to the damage done to the environment. While parents enjoy their peaceful moment exercising, children can go for other facilities as well, ranging from two huge miniature of dinosaur to many attractive slides. This park is the childhood memory of every local grown up. Before technologies like tablet and smart devices start booming, all childhood time is being spent here. Laughter and joy of children is the best thing that a parent wish to hear, as described by the local, it is the most suitable site for family time rather than spending time in home on technological devices nowadays. During the break of the day, locals came as earlier as 5am to exercise. There will be also dances being carried out daily and everyone is welcomed! At night, leisure activities included roller skating and night walk. Some teenagers also willing to spend time here for a chit chat with some snacks, it is better than hanging out somewhere else due to its serenity and quietness. After having your body sweat out, you can head over the food stalls located just behind the recreational park for some refreshment. Local delicacies are being sold over there such as Roti Canai and rojak as well as desserts like Cendol and Ais Kacang. Address: Taman Rekreasi Tasik Y, Jalan Sejati, Kampung Bahagia, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.
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Parque recreativo Tasik Y
Jalan Sejati
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Batu Pahat is a town suitable for family leisure. One of the well-known site is Taman Rekreasi Tasik Y. The most crowded site for sports and leisure not only in evening, but also morning and night time. Sound interesting when not only during evening? Yes you heard me right! The place will be more crowded in weekend, the only free time over the week for family times. There are plenty of sport equipment for adults and entertainment facilities for children at this recreational park. Sport enthusiast will head over without any reason but for jogging, as the track built was serene and surrounded by lush green of trees. The track is built along the side of lake, what else is more serene and joyful to jog around the lake with fresh air? But one thing to be remembered, the lake is prohibited from fishing due to the damage done to the environment. While parents enjoy their peaceful moment exercising, children can go for other facilities as well, ranging from two huge miniature of dinosaur to many attractive slides. This park is the childhood memory of every local grown up. Before technologies like tablet and smart devices start booming, all childhood time is being spent here. Laughter and joy of children is the best thing that a parent wish to hear, as described by the local, it is the most suitable site for family time rather than spending time in home on technological devices nowadays. During the break of the day, locals came as earlier as 5am to exercise. There will be also dances being carried out daily and everyone is welcomed! At night, leisure activities included roller skating and night walk. Some teenagers also willing to spend time here for a chit chat with some snacks, it is better than hanging out somewhere else due to its serenity and quietness. After having your body sweat out, you can head over the food stalls located just behind the recreational park for some refreshment. Local delicacies are being sold over there such as Roti Canai and rojak as well as desserts like Cendol and Ais Kacang. Address: Taman Rekreasi Tasik Y, Jalan Sejati, Kampung Bahagia, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.
Batu Pahat Diy Playground is a community park that set up by using recycled materials. This self-made community park in Batu Pahat has many recreational facilities such as pirate ships, seesaw, swing and slides. The recycled materials such as tires and buckets donated by the residents were used to decorate the park. Batu Pahat Diy Playground is one of the famous place for the families to have family day or even host a BBQ party. It is free of charge and closes at 11.45pm in the evening every day due to safety consideration.
Jalan Syed Abdullah
Jalan Syed Abdullah
Batu Pahat Diy Playground is a community park that set up by using recycled materials. This self-made community park in Batu Pahat has many recreational facilities such as pirate ships, seesaw, swing and slides. The recycled materials such as tires and buckets donated by the residents were used to decorate the park. Batu Pahat Diy Playground is one of the famous place for the families to have family day or even host a BBQ party. It is free of charge and closes at 11.45pm in the evening every day due to safety consideration.
Street art is interesting and unrestricted. It is very famous form of art that is spreading quickly all around the world, including Malaysia. One of the tourist attraction in Batu Pahat is Batu Pahat Street Mural Art which highlighted the history of the city. At there, you can feel the breath of history and appreciate the art work done by a group of passionate young artists. Location: The Journey – Jalan Idrus/Jalan Pasar Graffiti Art – Jalan Kelab Old Tree Renovation – Nan Ya Kopitiam, Jalan Soga / Jalan Sultanah Brother and Sister Ride Bicycle – Kou Foo Siang Siang, Jalan Rugayah Utara BP Creative Cartoon Bus Stop – Jalan Bukit Pasir Minions’ Posts – Jalan Puteri Jaya 19, Taman Puteri Jaya Grandpa & Grandma – Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang The Aroma of Grape – Jalan Penggaram Little Girl Posts Letter – Jalan Setia Jaya Utama, Taman Setia Jaya 2 Go Green MPBP – Jalan Murni 10, Taman Murni Aunty Picking Herbal Leaves – Kou Foo Siang Siang, Japan Rugayah Utara Teh Tarik – Jalan Ibrahim / Jalan Engan
Jalan Idrus
Jalan Idrus
Street art is interesting and unrestricted. It is very famous form of art that is spreading quickly all around the world, including Malaysia. One of the tourist attraction in Batu Pahat is Batu Pahat Street Mural Art which highlighted the history of the city. At there, you can feel the breath of history and appreciate the art work done by a group of passionate young artists. Location: The Journey – Jalan Idrus/Jalan Pasar Graffiti Art – Jalan Kelab Old Tree Renovation – Nan Ya Kopitiam, Jalan Soga / Jalan Sultanah Brother and Sister Ride Bicycle – Kou Foo Siang Siang, Jalan Rugayah Utara BP Creative Cartoon Bus Stop – Jalan Bukit Pasir Minions’ Posts – Jalan Puteri Jaya 19, Taman Puteri Jaya Grandpa & Grandma – Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang The Aroma of Grape – Jalan Penggaram Little Girl Posts Letter – Jalan Setia Jaya Utama, Taman Setia Jaya 2 Go Green MPBP – Jalan Murni 10, Taman Murni Aunty Picking Herbal Leaves – Kou Foo Siang Siang, Japan Rugayah Utara Teh Tarik – Jalan Ibrahim / Jalan Engan