Best Nasi Kerabu in Johor Bahru (JB)

Just spend some time adoring the kaleidoscope platter above, it’s not something you see every day yet you would love to have that daily. Taking the traditional Nasi Kerabu to a whole new level, as grilled chicken, beef, mutton, fish, crispy crab and prawns just amps up your salivation to be paired with a mound of fragrant rice. Sculpt the platter with crunchy keropoks, salted eggs, fish floss, zesty sambal and earthy greens to a frisky feast. Justifying the name of the restaurant where “Cikgu” is literally translated as a teacher, no wonder the flavours never go wrong. 

Recently revamped restaurant that draws the local crowd with an exuberance of rural Malaysian delights as well as tomyam spree. It’s a cozy ambiance with comfort tables and seats, framed in lime green walls. Never miss their Nasi Kerabu, which is imbued with delish flavours yet permits a fluffy texture. Tart up the blue dome to a showy treat with a range of meats and classic traditional sides. 

This rustic and spacious restaurant is another reliable destination to get your Nasi Kerabu fix. During lunch hours, the queue is always piling up and you could waft heavenly aroma of the meticulously made rice and hodgepodge of sides. Shroud the inciting mound of blue rice with coconut and fish floss, a heap of herbs, assorted curries and meat or seafood of your choice for a whimsical wonder on your palate. Dabble in their chili concoction for a dose of heat. 

Love is definitely in the air at Warung Nasi Kerabu Ayam Bakar, as your nostrils are greeted with a smoky and herby aroma. This old-school eatery is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring their patrons leave with a chock-full tummy. A huge charcoal grill pit is graced with marinated chickens, which are picks up flavourful char speckles and without a doubt is the best bet to couple with their Nasi Kerabu. Thanks to recipes that are guarded with zeal and pride, the rice just brims with colour and flavour, while authentic side dishes just elevates the whole platter. 

A renowned restaurant that celebrates the diversity of Malaysian delights, from Sup Tulang to Laksa Johor, Longtong Kering to assorted Kuihs, be spoilt and never regret. The door opens before the ethereal light of dawn bathes the city, that’s rhythm to ears for early birds. Among the best sellers is their Nasi Kerabu, best paired with juicy and crispy chicken, topped with meaty floss, dollops of chili concoction, earthy greens and gravy of your choice.