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Johor Bahru Shop: 12+ Shopping Malls in JB for Singapore Day-Trippers
Fancy a short one-day trip to Johor Bahru for some shopping, local food ad cheap groceries? Check out the nearest / most popular malls to Singapore visitors.
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Ipoh Eat: Nam Heong Coffee Shop (南香茶餐室) @ Ipoh Old Town
Nam Heong is well-known for its iconic Ipoh white coffee and egg tarts. The coffeeshop also gathers famous flavours from Ipoh and Penang under one roof.
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Ipoh Eat: Restoran Thean Chun (天津茶室) @ Ipoh Old Town
Restoran Thean Chun, one of the oldest coffee shop in Ipoh, offers caramel custard and herbal tea with egg. Other stalls sell kai si hor fun, beef noodle, satay, etc.
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Ipoh Stay: Cititel Express Ipoh @ Ipoh Old Town
The 12-storey Cititel Express Ipoh is the nearest high-rise hotel to Ipoh Old Town. It is within easy walking distance to many attractions and popular food spots.
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Ipoh See: Three Concubine Lanes of Ipoh Old Town (2017~2026)
The three Concubine Lanes of Ipoh were restored for their heritage values and to attract visitors to the old town. Concubine Lane is the busiest with more shops.
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Johor Bahru Bus: To JB Senai International Airport, Johor (柔佛.士乃国际机场)
Get to Senai International Airport in Johor from JB Sentral and return by airport shuttle bus.
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Singapore Eat: Ye Tang (椰堂) Chendol @ Beauty World
Ye Tang serves its Michelin-recommended Nyonya chendol with classic and premium durian flavours. The dessert stall has soursop and jackfruit flavours too.
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Johor Bahru Eats & Buys: Taman Pelangi + Newspaper Street (彩虹花园 + 报纸街)
Known as a “supper” place, many eating places in Taman Pelangi are opening up during the day. Aside from eating places, 2 malls offer shopping and groceries.
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Singapore Eat: Petit Saigon Vietnamese Street Food @ Bukit Batok
Petit Saigon serves several “Vietnam Street Food” such as chicken / beef pho, banh mi (baguette) with various meat stuffing, among other Vietnamese dishes.
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Singapore Eat: Yuen Kee Dumpling (袁记云饺)
Yuen Kee Dumpling specialises in handmade-to-order Cantonese-style wantons and dumplings with at least 6 flavours, and served optionally with noodle.
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Johor Bahru Eat: Roast & Coffee (三姐妹) Retro Garden 1968’s @ Tan Hiok Nee
Restoran Roast & Coffee serves traditional coffees and Nanyang cuisines typical of a Nanyang kopitiam. Go for their coconut hor kar sai and three-flavour toasts.