Best BBQ in Johor Bahru (JB)

Tucked away in between shop lots and serene housing area, this smokehouse is indeed a diamond in the rough. Having a brick oven in the house, BBQ Lamb JB serves meats that are smoked in the smoke house for at least 3 hours. The meats are then charcoal-roasted. The perfect combination of tender and juicy meats with homemade sauce would certainly bring you the ultimate foodgasm. Apart from their signature Grilled Lamb Ribs, other suggested menus are Grilled Lamb Loins and Duck.

Korean food is hitting the roof among Malaysians these days where BBQ flags as the front runners. Walking into this ramen-coloured restaurant just whets your appetite, looking at patrons layering a multitude of meats onto the built-in braziers. The fresh beef, pork, and chickens are marinated to perfection and if you’re fledging or just into chomping sans cooking, the attentive waiters would do the pick and grill workload for you. Moreover, with jaw-dropping 15 sides to enhance your grilling gastronomy, you would never run out of flavours and textures to accompany your moreish meats. 

Reflecting a convivial and multicultural makeover scene, Lagi Best BBQ & Steamboat is a spacious and charming eatery that is habitually packed with clusters of patrons perking up the BBQ grill and steamboat. Multitudinous meats and ocean goodness ensures the grill is full-of-life, and the marination deserves credit too. Once your selections grace the chequered tables, dabble in their range of sauces that coats an additional layer of flavour to the morsels. 

Reaping reputations throughout Asia with their impeccable BBQ pork ribs, Naughty Nuri’s is an institution of grilled meats with their own unique flavour twist, thanks to their volcanic rock all the way from Bali and virtuoso grill masters. There’s always an atmospheric appeal upon entering any Naughty Nuri’s branches and this eatery is no exception. Ushered by the foliage of greens and soothing water fountains, that lead to a bouncy red backdrop that frames voracious eaters on wooden tables and chairs. Hands down, opt for their signature pork ribs which are served on a banana leaf, grilled to perfection and smeared with lip-smacking BBQ sauce. The meat just falls off the bone; binding with the elegant chars and treacly concoction to charms your taste buds with flavour bomb. Wallop of greens adds colour and crunch to the dish. 

Staying true to its name, this renowned restaurant has been earning praises from all walks of life, thanks to their far-flung choices of meats and seafood luring to lounge onto the sizzling grill. Plush picks like Norwegian Salmon, plump prawns, and New Zealand Sirloin are among the standouts, and the meats are minimally marinated to ensure it retains the natural flavours too. Hearty sides of fried rice, French fries, corns, and fresh vegetables are available to tag along. For those who are with waistline worries, keep calm as no oil is added in the grilling process. Also, their nature-themed backdrop is downright Instagram-worthy. 

Tucked away in Stulang Laut, this eatery is regarded as one of the best places to quell your Korean BBQ craves, frequently friendly to the wallet and palate too. It’s a charming and neat dining space, draped with monochromatic background and comfy tatami seating. Gyrate over the brazier and pile it up with a plethora of fresh meats that are meticulously marinated. Additionally, elevate the whole grilling ecstasy with eclectic of refillable sides. 

Ambient lightings, wood-themed background and constantly brimming with families and friends, Johor Steamboat is easily spotted and highly regarded as the best bet for communal style BBQ and steamboat. Miles stretch of ocean catches and meaty goodness perks up your pick before heading towards the sizzling grill and boiling broth. Pair your grilled morsels with fresh and colourful greens and spellbinding sauces that are delicious. 

Wanting to have different types of pots at the same time? Do check this place out! Besides Thai BBQ & Steamboat, they also serve Korean hotpot and Mala Drypot here. It is a buffet style of steamboat, priced at RM35 per person, RM20 per kid, RM45 for 2 pax, RM80 for 3-4 pax and RM160 for 5-8 pax, you can also add a pot (Thai BBQ, Steamboat, Mala Drypot) for only RM10. They have more than 50 types of hotpot ingredients for you to choose, such as rameon, eggs, vegetables, various types of meats as well as seafood. You can also order a-la-carte menu, they serve chicken chop, fish and chips, burgers and many other dishes.