Best Yong Tau Foo in Johor Bahru (JB)

Among the leading contenders in the Yong Tau Foo scene and it’s habitually filled with hordes of clienteles. Upon walking in, be astounded by a parade of palatable morsels that are filled the traditional Hakka way - fresh minced mackerel fish, salted fish and pork. Once you’re done cherry-picking, it’s loaded into a sumptuous soup that is made from stock bones and soybeans. The broth lends a savoury kick and a little salty too, in a good way. To further evoke your appetite; be sure of pairing these poofy pearls with a bowl of yellow noodles – tossed with soy and lard sauce, which work wonders with the YTF. To know how fresh your meal is, you can actually witness it being done before your eyes. 

Boasting a 20-year legacy, Mr. Ah Choon has been stacking up a decent name for his pork ball noodles and Yong Tao Foo. Be prepared for an awkward silence while choosing your ingredients to fill up your bowl as everything looks appealing. It’s then boiled and dunked into a clear broth which takes your palate on a savoury ride. What sets them apart is the homemade sauce, other contenders may look at sauce as a regular condiment but Ah Choon has put in additional effort. The bright-red sauce is absolutely addictive, tear-jerking and you just can’t get enough of it. 

Reaping up reputations as one of the best spots to savour fish ball noodles, this renowned restaurant is commonly filled to the brim and it’s worth ogling for an empty table. The real deal here is coupling their signature noodles with a hearty bowl of Yong Tau Foo to elevate your meal to a further degree. They are never skimp on the filling and the flavour from the broth is slurp-worthy too. For a dose of spiciness, dabble in their chilli sauce or chopped chillies. 

Not the first place that comes to mind for a Yong Tau Foo but it’s a must-visit. Nestled within a lively food court, you can easily spot tables graced with platters of YTF. With a fabulous fare to choose from, there are both deep-fried and boiled versions filled with their delectable paste and sprinkled with chopped spring onions. It looks so enticing when it’s placed before you, you might opt for another plate instead of looking at other options in the food court. 

Hailed as the cognoscenti of fish ball noodle, AK Noodles House needs no introduction in Johor Bahru. Aside from the impeccably good noodles, their Yong Tau Foo is also cornering the headlines as variety is the main draw here. The best seller curry YTF is a gorgeous looking dish that offers a medley of savoury and spicy whirlwind on your palate along artisanal handmade YTF which is stuffed with addictive filling. You can also opt for the regular boiled version which is served with a treacly sauce or turn a little sinful with their deep-fried morsels. If you’re a fan of Yong Tao Foo, you’re in seventh heaven. 

Introducing the most authentic and original recipes of Hakka Yong Tau Foo with the slight hint of a Ipoh small town! Thumb Up is a small hawker stall like any other, but packs a huge punch in all of their dishes ranging from bitter gourd and eggplant stuffed with meat and boiled in a light, but flavourful broth to bring out the true flavours of the Yong Tau Foo! One bite, and you'll be giving two thumbs up for this hidden Hakka gem!