A few of my family’s favourite picks.
1) Fock Yen Dim Sum
Dim sum in Batu Pahat is like dim sum in Klang – slightly odd in a Hokkien populated area. Expectations must be managed; the finesse ranks the same as an average tasting dim sum shop in Kuala Lumpur.
There are gems which we enjoy. I think that they make really good char siew pau. Sometimes I’d buy them frozen to bring back to KL. The pork belly mix with sweet sauce combined with a bite of hot fluffy bun, divine!
It was the first time I had Hakka suan pan zi in a dim sum shop. They are made from yam and shaped to look like abacus beads, hence its namesake. Stir-fried with soy sauce, onions, dried prawns, they make it fragrant and delicious!
Closed on Mondays.
Fock Yen Tim Sum
No. 24, Jalan Kundang 3,
Taman Bukit Pasir,
83000 Batu Pahat, JOHOR.
2) Hai Nam Kopitiam, Taman Banang
A regular coffee shop selling simple favourites. Mee siam and nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves, assorted noodles, half-boiled eggs with steamed or toast bread…
Wash it down with a cup of aromatic coffee.
Opens daily from 7am onwards.
Hai Nam Kopitiam
Jalan Jelawat, Taman Banang
83000 Batu Pahat, JOHOR
3) Taman Batu Pahat hawker centre
The small morning street market is next to the hawker centre. It’s hustle of activities, sellers peddling clothes, toys, and all seemingly important accessories we think we need in our daily lives.
Go on, walk up the stairs to find a host of stalls selling all types of breakfast goodies.
Here at the popular economy noodles stall, you can get Hokkien noodles – broad egg noodles braised in broth.
At one of the stalls, an Indian family sells roti canai. Piping hot, delicious and cheap.
Other items are hit and miss. Maybe my palate has grown different to what my old town offers.
Hawker Centre, Taman Batu Pahat
8300 Batu Pahat, JOHOR.
4) Ah Pui economy noodles, Banang Hawker Centre
There are many Ah Pui economy noodles stalls in Batu Pahat. No matter which one you go to, be prepared to go early to wait in line, just for a precious packet of economy noodles.
Why is Ah Pui economy noodles so sought after? It’s the fiery chilli and thin curry added to your choice of noodles. We LOVE that spicy kick that jolts our senses in the morning.
The add-ons are equally tempting: fish cakes, tau ki (deep-fried beancurd with fish paste) and bean curd.
Ah Pui (Banang Hawker Centre)
Jalan Seluang, Taman Banang
83000 Batu Pahat, JOHOR.
5) Lontong @ Gerai Mak Ani, Taman Maju
This, my number one must-eat in Batu Pahat. It’s not as well-known as the lontong stall under the tree next to TIGS school. But the latter opens for business too late, is prone to attitude when they get busy, and the quality control is questionable.
Screw that. I love my Mak Ani lontong! They are a stall occupying a lot at Medan Selera Taman Maju, along Jalan Maju. Hard to miss.
Compressed rice drowning in sayur lodeh – a coconut milk gravy with vegetables, topped with a fried egg, beancurd and sweet sambal sotong. Comforting, familiar food from my childhood.
It is also inexpensive. Whenever my sister or brother-in-law buys us an expensive meal, I’d belanja them back right here without breaking bank. Win!
Opens 6.30am. Closed on Wednesdays.
Gerai Mak Ani (No. 8)
Medan Selera Taman Maju
Jalan Maju
83000 Batu Pahat, JOHOR
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Auntie May made the best suan pan zi ;(
Aunty May <3
Also I miss you and I want ribs!!!
I miss you too! And we’re going mid-August, right ??