Best Satay in Johor Bahru (JB)

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Satays are among the pride of Malaysian street food. It's typically marinated meats threaded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal fire, offering savoury flavours with smoky overtones at each bite. It’s one of those dishes that you just can’t stop binging, even if you’re chock-full, Your desire might start with few sticks, which runs out in a blink of an eye, and you’ll never hesitate for the another batch, and the loop goes on. Yes, we have been there, done that. It’s that delicious! Spear the slivers of cucumbers and onions that tag along the meats and dip them all in a zesty peanut sauce. Below are the best satays you can find in Johor Bahru.  

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    Cedar PointNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    This full-of-life food court is a foodie’s paradise. The pork satay stall just adds up a bustle to the gastronomy scene. The wicked meat is marinated with lemongrass and assorted Nyonya spices, then adroitly grilled to bright-marbling texture with scorched speckles. The meaty bits just slid off the skewer with ease and dipping in the coarse peanut sauce just enhances the flavour to another level. 

    Tips

    Grilled fish is stellar

    Things to expect

    Bustling food court

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM0.90 to RM10.00

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    Pusat Makanan Cedar Point View restaurant

    Jalan Musang Bulan 2-16, Taman Century, 80250 , Johor Bahru, Johor
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    06:00PM—12:00AM
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    Al Mizan HouseHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Al Mizan Satay House is no stranger to meat-guzzlers. Spanning more than 40 years, it’s been reaping reputations as one of the best satay spots in Johor Bahru. It’s an airy and convivial space, and the satay pit is at the corner, easily identified with hefty smoke and a lighting speed satay-master. Loaded with scorching charcoal, the skewered meats are deftly done in small batches and laid on a banana leaf once done. The top seller is the beef, followed by chicken and lamb, each grilled to perfection with gritty charred bits over the succulent chunks of meats, that just bursts with fragrance. The treacly sauce is filled with gravels of crusted peanuts, forming the best match for the meats. 

    Tips

    Get in early during weekends

    Things to expect

    One of the best satays in town

    Best with

    Local drinks

    Price

    RM0.80 to RM10.00

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    Al Mizan House View restaurant

    1, Jalan Kenangan, Kampung Melayu Majidee, 81100, Johor Bahru, Johor
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    073310324

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    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:00AM—03:00PM
    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    04:00PM—12:00AM
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    Restoran DayangkuPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    This spacious restaurant has swept up the hearts of the locals with a staggering spread of local delights. The satay station is easily spotted where punters flock around a charcoal pit that beams with wispy smoke. Marinated dice-sized meats are nicely grilled over charcoal fire, offering a delicate blend of smokiness and savoury at each bite. Aside from the perfectly executed meat, the peanut sauce is sure to rev up your taste buds, along slices of cucumbers, onions and rice cakes wedged onto the plate. A reasonable gamy goodness guaranteed. 

    Tips

    Opt for the mixed platter

    Things to expect

    Humble ambience

    Best with

    Local drinks

    Price

    RM0.90 to RM10.00

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    Restoran Dayangku View restaurant

    Jalan Pekaka, Taman Perling, 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor
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    +6012-7137288

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    03:00PM—11:30PM
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  • #4
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    Warisan Wak RadolPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    Bustling with clienteles chomping down their top-notch satays, they could easily build a wooden raft daily with the amount of skewers being used. The smoky aroma just wafts throughout the dining space, a teaser before heading to the meaty goodness. The skewers are well-balanced with the ratio of fat and meat that is meticulously marinated with spices and grilled over the charcoal pit. The satay is tender and juicy, then tarted up with rice cubes, cucumbers, onions as well as an addictive sauce. 

    Tips

    Beef is the standout

    Things to expect

    Plenty of local delights

    Best with

    Local Juices

    Price

    RM0.80 to RM10.00

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    Warisan Wak Radol View restaurant

    34, Jalan Siantan 1, Taman Kemas, 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor
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    +6018-7893100

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    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    06:00PM—12:00AM
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  • #5
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    Banafee Village RestaurantHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    This commodious restaurant offers a great social dining experience in a resort-like ambiance with wooden furniture and thatched roof space. You’ll be spoilt to rotten with local and Western fare that are easy on the wallet, however, your visit shall not be deemed complete without wolfing down their satays. Truly value-for-money, the meats are thick and sealed with rich spices and served with a handful of onions, cucumbers, and rice cakes. The gravel peanut sauce is sinfully satisfying too, a combination that is worth the calories. 

    Tips

    Ayam Penyet is not to be missed

    Things to expect

    Myriad of mouthwatering meals

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM1.00 to RM15.00

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    Banafee Village View restaurant

    9022, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 80300, Johor Bahru, Johor
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    073333377

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    12:00PM—12:00PM
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    Bakso Kubur CinaHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Don’t be deterred by the spooky name of the restaurant, which is literally translated to “Chinese Cemetery.” This unassuming restaurant is a couple of steps away from the cemetery and the patrons are not particularly bothered about it as their palate is consistently cherished with assorted Indonesian dishes and toothsome satays. The well-marinated and grilled meat is filled in a floral plate then liberally loaded with thick gravy, smatterings of diced onions and cucumbers and a wedge of lime. Drenched with the lip-smacking sauce, the satays are impeccable with a well-balanced proportion of fat and meat. 

    Tips

    Bakso is hearty and delicious

    Things to expect

    Best with

    Assorted local drinks

    Price

    RM0.80 to RM10.00

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    Bakso Kubur Cina View restaurant

    Jalan Pujaan, Taman Dato Onn, 80350 , Johor Bahru, Johor
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    01:00PM—11:00PM
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    Satay Pak LahHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Another consistent and reliable satay stall that wakes up after the dark to satiate meat lovers in Johor Bahru. Offering variations of lamb, beef, chicken and surprisingly fish, one can choose to mix and match the flavours that are adroitly grilled on the blistering charcoal pit with a little brush of oil. The meat comes with a distinct smoky aroma and the rugged charred spatters is spot-on, an exemplary satay before you. 

    Tips

    Get their mixed platter

    Things to expect

    Unassuming joint

    Best with

    Local drinks

    Price

    RM0.60 to RM10.00

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    Satay Pak Lah View restaurant

    Jalan Kebudayaan, 81300 , Johor Bahru, Johor
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    Every day
    06:00PM—12:00AM
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