Best Mee Bandung in Johor Bahru (JB)

As soon as the sun descends into the horizon, this rustic restaurant starts churning out luscious plates of mee bandung which is widely ranked among the best in business. Yellow noodles and egg are shrouded with crimson-red gravy that packs a savoury and spicy punch; one would barely let a drop go wasted. Another scoring point is they are never skimp on the portion of huge mussels and prawns. Talk about throwing a party on your palate, this platter certainly delivers. 

Predominantly to savour authentic Malay cuisine, you’ve got to visit humble-looking restaurants but Selasih begs to differ, bringing over an upscale setting yet retaining the intrinsic identity of local delicacies. The extensive and impressive menu can be a little overwhelming for newcomers but one will never go wrong with their mee bandung. Generously portioned, the symmetry of savoury and spicy gets you yearning for more after each mouthful. Another reason to fall in love with this eatery is the well-mannered staffs. 

It’s easy to drive past this modest restaurant but it surely is your loss as you can expect one of the finest mee bandung in town. Not sure why it’s named as “banjir” which is literally translated to flood, yet the term fits the dish when it’s utterly flooded with fresh ocean goodness such as squid, prawns and cockles in a savoury broth and yellow noodles. The slurp-worthy broth is super good, to further awake the aftertaste on your palate, a glass of teh tarik is the best bet. 

Minus the mediocre ambiance, the food here is spectacular, especially a hearty bowl of mee bandung. Beautifully spiced gravy shrouded on chewy yellow noodles and tarted up with egg and thump of fresh prawns and greens. Grab a spot at their alfresco, gobble down this delectable dish while watching the world go by. 

Housed in Silka Johor Bahru, Checker’s Cafe embrace diners to pamper themselves with a melange of Asian specialities and Western fare in a classy atmosphere. Something you don’t always see in mee bandung, as it's artistically presented with slivers of tender beef, vegetables, bouncy egg and heads-on prawns which lounge in thick and succulent gravy. A wedge of lime is placed at last for you to play around your tangy scale. 

First established in 1959, the restaurant is now run by the third generation. With recipe inherited from generation to generation, they serve high-rated mee bandung topped with exquisite crab or lobster, according to your preference. However if you like neither of those, you may enjoy your sweet and spicy mee bandung in its original flavour. Other than the one in JB, there is also a branch of Mee Bandung Muar JDM House in KL opened in 1976.

Housed in a titled wooden shack at the shores of Tanjung Langsat, this restaurant offers more than just good food. Overlooking the calm ocean and being blown by fresh air, you’ll automatically loose track from all stress of life. Their signature dish, mee bandung is born to perk up your taste buds, it’s lip-smacking good. With a bouncy egg and numerous plump prawns sitting on a bed of noodles and thick gravy, all you’ve got to do is bring in an empty stomach (and a little cash too). 

For a couple of years, this crowd-favourite restaurant has been hogging the headlines for impeccable batons of satays. However, the best-kept secret is their mee bandung. The gravy is the main puller here, thick and flavourful, complementing the chockfull ingredients – runny egg, tender chunk of meats, vegetables, tofus and sprinkle of fried onions. Your belly deserves another round of this delectable dish. At RM4.50, why not? 

Hobnobbing with fellow locals who share the same craze for local delicacies in a laid-back ambiance is what Warung 88 is all about. Teeming with brekkie crowd, you may dine like a King without leaving a burden for your budget. What not to be missed is their mee bandung - yYellow noodles ladled with scrumptious gravy and decked with prawns, fried tofus, egg, handful of vegetables and sprinkle of fried shallots. The flavours do not disappoint and your loyalty goes never-ending to this humble stall.