Skip the usual pasar malams on your next trip to JB and venture a little further to this lesser-known night market that’s popular with the locals! Located about 20 minutes away from the checkpoint, near IKEA Tebrau is Hong Kong Boy Johor Jaya Food Street, with popular eats and cool street vibes.
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You’ll feel like you’re entering a “little Hong Kong”, as the market mimics the bustling city vibe and nightlife of Hong Kong, with neon string lights and giant red signboards. There’s also plenty of seating available, with tables and chairs placed all along the road for that authentic open-air street ambience.
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Expect some 50 food stalls with popular Hong Kong-style eats and even Thai street favourites too. Food prices are also pretty pocket-friendly, starting from just RM 1 (~$0.30).
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Highlights to expect from the market include poh piah, freshly-grilled seafood, charcoal-grilled chicken wings, oyster omelette, lok lok, claypot chicken rice, curry rice, stewed pork trotters, pipa duck, ice kachang, laksa, char kway teow and much more.
Hong Kong Boy Johor Jaya Food Street
Address: 2, Jalan Dedap 22, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5pm-12am