10 best mee hoon kuey spots in JB
As a carbs lover, mee hoon kuey has always been my go-to comfort food. Its soothing warmth and delightful chewy texture provides a satisfying mouthfeel, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Having grown up in JB, I’ve never been short of options when it comes to mee hoon kuey. Over the years, even more eateries have emerged, each specialising in this beloved dish.
To help you make the most of your calories quota, let me guide you through my top10 favourite mee hoon kuey spots in JB.
1. Restoran Memories Coffee House
Restoran Memories Coffee House is among the highly-endorsed establishments in JB, located at Taman Ehsan Jaya. One of the signature dishes that draw a significant crowd has definitely got to be their claypot mee hoon kuey.
A visit to Restoran Memories Coffee House isn’t complete without trying the popular Claypot Mee Hoon Kuey Soup with Egg (RM8.50). Cooked in a claypot, the dish boasts enhanced flavours of the broth and a satisfyingly wholesome broth. If mee hoon kuey is not your preference, you can also opt to change it to pan mee or you mian.
Another sought-after dish is the Tom Yam Mee Hoon Kuey (RM9 for small, RM10 for large), known for its spicy and tangy flavour that offer a vibrant and aromatic culinary experience with traditional handmade flat noodles. For a lighter option, don’t miss the Bitter Gourd Mee Hoon Kuey (RM8).
G 01-12 Jalan Ej 3/1 Taman Ehsan Jaya 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6017 673 5872
Wed to Mon: 7am – 3.30pm
Closed on Tue
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2. Sing Ting Mee Hoon Kueh
If you prefer thick mee hoon kuey, Sing Ting Mee Hoon Kueh is definitely the place to visit. Headquartered at Taman Sri Putri, the restaurant consistently attracts diners from across the city. To accommodate more patrons, they have opened an additional outlet in Johor Jaya, expanding their reach.
There are 4 must-try specialties at this eatery: Mee Hun Kuey Soup, Dry Mee Hoon Kuey, Noodle Soup, and Dry Noodle, all priced at RM8 for small portions and RM10 for large. Complement your dish with sides like fish balls (RM2), sliced meat (RM3), and fried anchovies (RM2) for an enhanced meal.
Aside from the mee hoon kuey, they also serve delectable braised items like Braised Pork Rice (RM14.90), Braised Egg + Tofu (RM8.90), and Braised Pork Platter (RM13.90). All the dishes are bound to tantalise your taste bud with their distinctive flavour.
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3. Grandma Ong
Grandma Ong is a familiar name to most residents. Starting as a humble roadside stall in 1999, the eatery has been a steadfast presence in JB, serving mee hoon kuey for more than 20 years. It has since expanded its footprint across the city, and even to KL.
The dish is available in 2 variations: dry and soup. You can choose from 7 types of noodles, including mee hun kueh, pan mee, u-mee, e-mee, Vit’s mee, mee suah, and mee hun. They are all priced the same at RM11.90 for a small portion and RM15.90 for a large one. The dish is paired with fresh ingredients, vegetables, and fried shallots, featuring a delightful QQ texture in the noodles and refreshing broth.
There’s also an impressive array of sides with up to 10 choices— fried food lovers will definitely enjoy it! For RM5.90 each, you can indulge in the Chewy Fishcake, Cheese Tofu, 5 Spices Meat Roll, Garlic Sausage, and Spicy Sausage, all fried to perfection.
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4. 33 Noodle House
Since its previous location at Mount Austin, 33 Noodle House has garnered a significant following. The establishment is often packed during peak hours, with patrons eager to enjoy a tasty bowl of mee hoon kuey. Recently, it relocated to Austin Crest, boasting a more spacious interior and additional seating to better accommodate its growing crowd.
The mee hoon kuey here is priced slightly higher than at other establishments, at RM10.90 for the soup version and RM12.50 for the dry. Customise your dish with preferred noodle options like mee hoon kuey, you mian, mee hoon, mee suah, pan mee, yee mee, dou qian, and cintan mee.
In the mood for something different? Try out the Fried Shallot Noodles (RM10.90). Tossed in savoury and fragrant sauce, the mee suah offers an enjoyable caramelised flavour. Its texture is enhanced by crispy fried shallots, providing a satisfying crunch.
53, Jalan Jaya Putra 7/6, Bandar Jaya Putra, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Daily: 9.15am – 9.30pm
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5. Kedai Makanan Mee Hoon Kueh
JB truly boasts an abundance of well-established eateries. Kedai Makanan Mee Hoon Kueh at Taman Molek, founded in 1986, is another gem among them. As of today, this restaurant’s hand-kneaded mee hoon kuey has been passed down to the second generation. It is not only beloved by local diners but has also gained popularity among customers from Japan and Korea.
This sought-after dish is available in 4 varieties: Soup (RM8 – RM9.50), Dry (RM8 – RM9.50), Seafood (RM10 – RM11), and Curry (RM9 – RM10). Its traditional mee hoon kuey offers a nostalgic flavour that many returning sojourners crave when they’re back in their hometown.
Elevate your meal with a selection of delectable snacks. Be sure to try the recommended Thai Style Toufu (RM4 – RM13), offered in servings from 1 to 4 pieces. Its tangy and sour notes are sure to whet your appetite, making for a satisfying meal.
4, Jalan Molek 2/2, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6010 766 0157
Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 8pm
Closed on Mon
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6. Restoran Yi Bao 顺利面粉粿
Tucked away in Taman Maju Jaya sits Restoran Yi Bao 顺利面粉粿, one of the city’s most popular mee hoon kuey spots. This time-tested restaurant, with 26 years of glowing history, is a well-known favourite among mee hoon kuey lovers in JB.
Like most mee hoon kuey places, the restaurant offers 6 different noodle options, including mee hoon kuey, pan mee, you mian, mee suah, mee hoon, and yee mee. The soup version is priced at RM9 for a small portion and RM11 for a large one. If you prefer your noodles dry-tossed, it will cost an additional RM0.50 for both sizes.
The restaurant also serves porridge for a comforting meal. Choose from Minced Meat Porridge and Chicken Porridge, both priced at RM7 for a small portion and RM8 for a larger serving.
5, Jalan Maju, Taman Maju Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6012 755 7868
Fri to Wed: 8am – 5pm
Closed on Thu
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7. Anna Noodle House
Anna Noodle House has been a crowd favourite ever since it operated as a modest stall. Owing to its popularity, it has since expanded into a shop lot in Permas Jaya. Nearly a decade old, the eatery continues to excel in its specialty dish.
Undeniably, the menu at Anna’s is extensive, offering a wide array of flavours to choose from. Among the popular options is the Spinach Mee Hoon Kueh Soup (RM10.90), which has gained significant favour with diners. The noodles, featuring a green hue derived from spinach, are cooked in a rich broth with fresh ingredients.
Prefer a bolder taste? The Lor Pan Mee (RM8.90) and Claypot Loh Shu Fen Dry (RM8.90) are excellent choices. For those who enjoy some heat, indulge in the spicy selections such as Claypot Dry Curry Chicken Mee Hoon Kueh (RM14.50) and Curry Laksa Pan Mee (RM10.50). At Anna’s, you can find mee hoon kuey served in both unique and familiar flavours.
60, Jalan Permas 10/7, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Bandar Baru, Johor
+6012 718 8615
Mon to Thu: 9am – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 8am – 10pm
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8. Restoran Bahau
Mee hoon kuey is a humble dish that captures the essence of traditional cooking, and Restoran Bahau prepares it to perfection, evoking the nostalgic taste of home-cooked flavours for diners at Taman Molek and Impian Emas.
Apart from the usual mee hoon kuey with sliced pork and minced meat, Restoran Bahau offers Pork Offal Mee Hoon Kuey (RM10.50 – RM11.50), available in both dry and soup versions. The dish comes with various slices of pork offals, meatballs, vegetables, and fried anchovies. Pair it with your choice of mee hoon kuey, thin mee, or pan mee to elevate your satisfaction.
Fans of seafood will undoubtedly fall in love with the Spanish Mackerel Mee Hoon Kuey (RM13.50 – RM14.50) and Big Prawn Mee Hoon Kuey (RM13.50 – RM14.50). For a more indulgent option, savour the Reunion (RM19.50 – RM20.50), which includes a medley of ingredients like fried fish, pork offal, prawn, meat balls, and sliced meat— what a luxurious treat!
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9. Kungfu Master Noodle
If you’re in search of hand-torn mee hoon kuey, make sure to check out Kungfu Master Noodle. Despite being tucked away on the ground floor of an apartment without any prominent signage, this Larkin-based eatery still gained significant popularity among diners.
The mee hoon kuey here is easily identifiable by its iconic ruffled edges, with each piece standing apart and not clumping together— a common issue at many other eateries. The noodle boasts a thick and chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the clear and sweet broth, making for a deeply satisfying meal.
Order a serving and you’ll find your bowl loaded with fried anchovies, black fungus, minced meat, sweet leaf, fish balls, and pork balls— the dish is rich with a medley of ingredients. Beware not to overlook this restaurant when you passed by as it doesn’t have any conspicuous signage!
G-09 Bistari Impian JB, Jalan Serantau, Taman Dato Onn, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6012 546 5777
Tue to Sun: 8.30am – 5pm
Closed on Mon
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10. Restaurant Poon Kee
Originally a stall at Taman Sutera, the owner, Uncle Poon decided to move his business to a shop lot at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah 2 years ago, leading to the establishment of Restaurant Poon Kee.
Restaurant Poon Kee is particularly renowned for its uniquely flavoured mee hoon kuey. A standout option at the eatery is the Seafood Tomyam Mee Hun Kueh (RM10.50), featuring crabstick, squid, and prawn in a vibrant orange broth that exudes a hot and tangy essence. The spiciness will certainly add a kick to your day.
Another popular choice is the Herbal Soup Mee Hun Kueh (RM9.50), a nourishing option that is hard to find elsewhere. The broth’s rich, earthy undertone offers a refreshing balance to the noodles, with a lingering sweetness and mild bitterness. This comforting combination is bound to leave a lasting impression.
60, Jalan Pendekar 18, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai, Johor
+6011 3558 6018
Thu to Tue: 9am – 9pm
Closed on Wed
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