Best Kebabs in Johor Bahru (JB)

This little gem is fairly a new contender to the Kebab scene, yet has taken the local crowd by storm with value-for-money and smoking-hot trade of meaty goodness. Rapture your eyes at a drool-inducing towering spit enrobed with slabs of meat. Be seated in the open-air dining space juxtaposed the stall, and linger for your kebab while observing patrons chomping down the gleefully. Either wrap your kebab in pita bread with a handful of greens and herbs or fret it by its own, your heart will certainly be racing for another as soon as you finish your first bite, justifying the never-ending queue. 

This renowned restaurant is a collision of authentic North Indian cuisine, lively and flamboyant ambiance and range of captivating cocktails, definitely a to-go place to wind down from all the rush of the world. Varieties of Kebabs might get your spoilt with choices, therefore, their sizzling mixed platter is the best bet to set the party on your palate. Meticulously marinated with rich spices, the Afghani sheesh kebab is a real winner, and accompanied with prawns and chicken pieces, it’s an epicurean’s dream. Chug down cold beers while overlooking the marina at Puteri Harbour in their alfresco section. 

This cozy restaurant is a realm of Middle East delicacies, where Nasi Arab and Briyani steal the limelight, and the most sought-after sides are their toothsome kebabs. The meaty goodness is tarted up with fresh tomatoes as well as onions and then grilled beneath scorching charcoals. The exterior of the meat is pleasantly charred while maintaining the moist flesh that is utterly tender. Best enjoyed with spongy naan bread and gravy. 

Nestled amidst Pasar Borong Pandan, this unassuming stall is constantly flocked by patrons, all in the hunt to devour their freshly made chapatis, naans and kebabs, done the Pakistani way. The first thing that claps  onto your eyes is burger-like patties or cutlets but that’s actually a Chapli Kebab, a popular dish in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The plump patties are infused with minced beef meat, green chilies, diced onions, eggs, fresh herbs, and spices, then dropped on the sizzling griddle. Each bite into this tender meat just bombards your palates with flavours and usually no one stops with one as its wallet-friendly too. Best paired with kheemah and Cheese Naan. 

At times we do have the temptation to grill meats and seafood ourselves yet all those heat and hassle just makes us drop by restaurants like Sizzling Stone Grill. Consider your wish is fulfilled as this restaurant embarks you to grill your favourite dishes on their hot volcanic stone, right before your eyes for a less chaotic approach and you’ll never feel balmy. The atmosphere itself is unique; it’s a simulacrum of walking into a jungle with foliage of greens and wooden interiors. Perhaps an upscale Robinson Crusoe for a day. Among the standouts that yearn to hit the sizzling stone is their NZ lamb kebab and marinated chicken kebab, served with black pepper sauce. Once you’ve grilled to your liking, just sink into the succulent and juicy meat that never disappoints your palate. Sides of corn and fried rice complement the dish. 

This cavernous eatery has established a firm foothold in Johor Bahru with staggering choices of Western, local and Middle East delicacies. Stepping into Banafee Village is capable of perking up even the darkest of days with cheery and bright ambiance. Either to whet your appetite or tag along as luscious sides, their lamb and beef kebabs are highly voted. The symmetry of spices and tenderness of the meat are bound to satisfy any meat lover.