Best Fried Rice in Johor Bahru (JB)

What catches your attention upon stepping in this unassuming joint is mammoth portions of rice being fried on a huge grilled with a range of ocean goodness then doled out onto banana leaves. And all those patrons are peering at the frying scene like an engaging football match. Well, if you're with a frame of mind that the quality and seafood morsels won’t be equally distributed, you’ve surely to be awed as everything is deftly taken care. The full of fragrance fried rice is studded with eggs, plump prawns and squids, definitely a portion fit for sharing but your heart would say an instant no. Grace up your table with their signature chili squid, grilled stingray and cockles as there’s never a need to break the bank. 

How often do you start your day with fried rice? We rarely do but for the patrons of this well-known eatery its a part of their daily routine. Straight off the blistering wok to your table, their Kampung-style fried rice is loaded with slices of sausage, fresh prawns, egg and handful of anchovies. Each mouthful just pumps in with savoury, chewiness from the meat morsels and a tinge of brininess of the anchovies. Wrap up your meal with their signature Kopi O and gleefully gear up for the day.

Ask any locals where to scarf down the finest chicken chop in town, you’re sure to be shown the route to this renowned joint, and the bird does live up to the reputation. Conversely, if your belly begs for fried rice, their Chinese-style fried rice is an absolute bomb, despite its humble appearance. Served piping hot, the rice tows a smoky aroma and copiously thumped with chicken meats and prawns, and best enjoyed with their sizzling sambal. If you miraculously still have some space, why not embrace the chicken chop too. 

This cozy restaurant is among the best places to immense in authentic Thai cuisine. Aside from Tomyam and Pad Thai, when it comes to rice, Pineapple Fried rice needs no introduction. Soul Thai’s version soulfully showcases how an exemplary one should be, thick and fragrant rice generously loaded with chunks of pineapples, prawns and finished with cashews and raisins at the peak. To score on an artistic scale, the whole dish is wedged onto the fruit itself. For a dose of heat, dabble in their chili concoction. 

The focus of this bustling restaurant is a fuss-free ambiance with a staggering spread of fresh seafood. Well, if you’re a fervent fried rice follower, you’re in for a jackpot. From local to Thai styled fried rice, be spoilt with choices. The top seller is their Kampung fried rice, which is laden with prawns, chicken bits, egg, and anchovies. The best way to chomp down the latter is with a few stir-fried seafood by the side. Not to worry as this restaurant ensures your wallet and taste buds remain happy. 

An unpretentious and laid-back restaurant that has been an anchor-point for satay lovers all over Johor Bahru. However, what is meat without rice? When this question appears in your mind, opt for their Kampung Fried Rice, which is spattered with prawns, egg, diced chicken meats and a heap of anchovies. Follow the locals, mingle the meaty batons with the savoury rice to hit your palate with optimal pleasure. After all, there's isn't any right or wrong in the gastronomy world, if your palate is happy, the mission is accomplished. 

Put your best foot forward into a realm of an Instagram-friendly backdrop. Marvel around the two-storey colonial building, digging in your curiosity with nostalgic ornaments and vivacious tables and chairs. The extensive menu ensures there is something for everyone and their Smoked Duck fried rice would be an eye-opening experience, a combination that you rarely stop by. Slivers of tender and succulent smoked duck is perched atop a mound of fried rice and finished with a sprinkle of chopped spring onions. You just can’t get enough of the duck, it’s absolutely divine. 

A bistro-style restaurant like Paper Restaurant serves exactly what you maight expect from a bistro-style restaurant, namely wings and drumsticks, burgers, chicken chops, just to name a few. But for those with a more oriental taste for food, Paper Restaurant also offers something more like Hainan-style Chicken Chop, fried rice, steamed chicken, and more for your Asian needs.