Best Chapati in Johor Bahru (JB)

At a glance, it looks like an urban hotel, yet it’s a well-known establishment in Johor Bahru that offers luscious Indian spice therapy for all walks of life. The interior is elegantly crafted, complementing relaxed conversation while chomping down sumptuous fare of North and South Indian goodness. If biryani and naans aren't your cups of tea, opt for their chapati, which is utterly soft and feathery. Moreover, the flatbread has the license to marry with any sides and curries from the extensive menu, well the picture above says a thousand flavours. 

This comfy restaurant is among the most sought-after spots of people from Johor Bahru to charm their taste buds with authentic Indian cuisine. They also score high on a visual aesthetic scale with ambient lightings embellishing shades of white and ochre walls as well as charming dining space. Their Banana Leaf meal and a myriad of richly spiced dishes are top-notch yet if you’re about to sluice your carbohydrate and sugar intake, the conspicuous player on the menu is their chapati. Moreover, if you’re looking for a balanced diet, opt for their set lunch where the feathery flatbread is among the key dish amidst scrumptious pots of dishes, the picture explains why you’ve got to dash to this eatery. 

The best way to judge a chapati is by tearing it apart with the mildest effort and this bustling restaurant doesn’t disappoint. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s always raining with orders, the sizzling griddle is never left undressed. The bread is soft and little speckles of scorched marks make offers a tinge of smoky punch and it best consumed with their crimson-red minced meat, a match made it gastronomy heaven. 

This cavernous food court is chock-full with overwhelming choices of local delights, matching the never-ending crowd. Among the stalls that rarely get a breather is Shamiera Chapati, churning out top-notch flatbreads that are grilled, escorted with rich and aromatic curry that is flooded with chunks of meat and spongy potatoes. The best way to kick start your day, hearty and healthy meal that never harms your budget too. 

Despite the fame and obsession over Mamak-style eateries, it’s not the best bet for a healthy meal, unless chapati makes its mark on the menu. And among the best places that never close the door all day long is Restoran Sayed. Freshly off the griddle, the flatbread picks up little-burnt particles and remains airy.  It’s commonly served with dhal and curry of your choice, chicken and fish are front runners. 

This hidden gem is hailed as the cognoscenti of naans as well as chapatis, you can judge them from the soaring crowd, you’re in for something that is drop-dead delicious. What sets them apart is the meaty goodness that yearns to be enveloped between their flatbreads. Thick minced beef gravy and kebabs just take the dish to a whole new level, teeming with lip-smacking richness, you’ll polish the plate clean with the last bit of bread.