Yong Peng : A Heaven for Foodies

KEDAI MAKAN & MINUM ATAP-OD
Address: Lot 5214, Bt 1/4, Jalan Labis, 
​83700 Yong Peng, Johor.
Business Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm (Daily)

Famous for their Loh Mee (Egg Noodles in Thick Broth) and Dry Fried Noodles, this eatery serves traditional Fu Chew noodles. Simply delicious, ATAP-OD is a local favourite for breakfast. 

KEDAI MEMBUAT KUIH-MUIH ENG HIN Address: 14, Jalan Besar, Yong Peng, Johor
Business Hours: ​7:00am to 9:00pm (closed on alternate Thurs)

Eng Hin is the go-to destination for traditional Foochow cakes and biscuits. This bakery is famous for its Kompia, a biscuit that is usually eaten as a snack with Chinese tea. You will also be able to watch the baking process of these treats as the entire process from making the dough to baking in the oven and packaging for sale is done right in the shop. Don't forget to buy some "Mee-Sua" back as souvenir!

YUAN YEAN FISHBALL EATING HOUSE
Address: 123, Main Road, Yong Peng, Johor
Business Hours: 8:30am to 7:30pm (Closed on alternate Wednesdays)

Yuan Yean started as a push cart stall in 1988 and moved into it's present premise in 1998. The eatery is famous for their handmade 100% Ikan Parang (Swordfish) fish balls that contain no MSG or preservatives. Here, you’ll also find another Yong Peng specialty - Taiping Eggs, which are fried hard boiled eggs that are coated in fish paste and a light batter.

​THAI AROY (CINEMA CORNER)
Address: Jalan Meng Seng, 83700 Tanjung Semberong, Johor

For an authentic taste of Thai food, this stall is famous for its deliciously tangy Curry Chicken Fried Noodles and sour and spicy ribs noodles. The Thai Rendang Chicken Rice is also a popular local favourite. The stall is located behind Yong Peng Cinema. 

GERAI MEE DAGING ITIK YONG PENG
Address: Rong Shu Xia Hawker Centre 榕树下
Business Hour : Daytime

​Located in a small food court, this stall that is a local favourite uses traditional Foochow noodles for its signature ‘loh’ duck noodles. The ultimate comfort food, the warm, delicious noodles will definitely have you coming back for more!

KEDAI MAKANAN MAXIM 大胡子
Address: Jalan Besar, Taman Sembrong Baru, Johor, 83700 Yong Peng
Business hours : 3pm onwards

Enjoy afternoon tea as the locals would at this shop where you will taste the best kaya butter toast that’s beautifully charcoal grilled. Other tea-time delicacies are also available here, such as cakes, egg loaf, pandan cake and more. A destination that is definitely not to be missed!

p/s: the chinese name of the restaurant means "Big Beard" which symbolizes the owner himself!

OR HWU RESTAURANT
Address: 214, Jalan Besar, Yong Peng, Johor
Business Hour: 12:00noon to 10:00pm

​Or Hwu is an old, iconic restaurant that is a must-try when in Yong Peng. The restaurant has an extensive menu of traditional Foochow dishes, including fried noodles, fried pork roll and meatballs as well as the Red Yeast Red Wine Chicken that comes highly recommended.