If you have not tried Egyptian or Arabian food, well, you should. The taste of their food marinated with various spices, is uncomparable. We found this place through Johorkaki's blog and found that it was not hard to find at all, if you're familiar with Taman Desa Rahmat. The restaurant used to be RHB Bank. From the outside it looks like a normal mamak but once you step in, you'll be shocked at how cozy and homely it is as it is carpeted from floor to ceiling. We opted for a private room, and there is outdoor dining option as well. Most of the seats are on the floor with cushions provided, but outdoor dining has tables and chairs. The chefs are from Egypt and the owner is really friendly and provides good service as well. Food was not as pricey as we expected, and for that price, everything was yummy! From the rice to the soup to the grilled seafood. Yums. I highly recommend the rice with grilled chicken or lamb as the meat is so tender and fragrant when paired with long rice. The soup they served it with looks like vege soup but tastes like lamb meat. Also, the grilled seafood platter is quite worth it as it comes with hummus, flat bread, fish, prawn and crab! Pair everything with Arabian tea with mint leaves for a refreshing twist for your tastebuds. Tea is refillable.

On this beautiful Saturday morning, we visited Toast Box to have our food tasting and breakfast. This is the largest branch of Toastbox in Southeast Asia as they are the first to accomodate two corner shoplots. The large French windows illuminates the place with natural sunlight and totally captures the feel of modern rustic decorations. All coffee here are roasted and blended with traditional Nanyang coffee beans to give it a fragrance and aroma beyond compare. The food uses the same recipe as in Singapore but is altered a little to cater to local tastebuds. The best seller, Butter & Kaya toast has a crunchy bread and just the right filling of smooth butter and sweet kaya. The best. For more filling options, you can opt for the curry laksa which is also a famous dish here and the mee siam, served Nyonya-style whereby it is drenched in tangy gravy. For more information, please read: http://extraordinarinn.blogspot.com/2014/01/eats-treats-toast-box-taman-johor-jaya.html

Not only Malays love Nasi Lemak, but Chinese and Indians do too! This is proven by the crowd at Mana Lagi which serves nasi lemak with their awesome sambal and much coveted fried chicken! The parking space is relatively sufficient and the place is quite easy to find, just next to Unik Jaya. If you can overlook the cleanliness, the place is quite decent. I usually opt to sit outside. Please note that it is self-service here and you have to pick your condiments (tip: everyone goes for the chicken!), then queue to wait for them to serve you rice, sambal, egg and cucumber. Additional money is needed for extra ingredients. The rice is just so fragrant but at times they tend to undercook it. The sambal is just the right amount of sweet and spicy and I love the anchovy bits! No single customer goes without having the ayam goreng so you know how nice it is! The chicken is meaty, fragrant, crispy and although oily, you won't want to stop eating it once you start. The chicken is about RM3 so a plate of nasi lemak should cost you about RM5. Super syiok Malaysian favourite!

Who doesn't love Western food? But the problem with it is it can be expensive. At Anmour Cafe, they have an American diner concept whereby food is served hot and fast. The interior is simple and surprisingly large as it can accomodate many people. Everytime I visit, there are always people queueing to enter. Their famous food is the pork burger and mini burgers. For RM15 or less, there are 4 mini burgers so it is not expensive at all! The service is also quite acceptable. I like that they serve buns dipped with gravy before the main course for free. I personally like the cheese baked rice! Perfectly melted cheese atop soft white rice, with rich Alfredo sauce and topped with seafood or ham. Appetizers are also quite big in portion so make sure you have someone to share it with. Most of the appetizers are less than RM10! So if you're looking for a nice environment to enjoy affordable western food, please check out this place! There is also another branch at Mount Austin!

One of the few authentic and good Western restaurants in JB, Food Republique offers Tex-Mex style food. They have an upcoming new menu but for now, you can always ask the chef to let you know about their "secret menu". It is located near Leisure Mall. A suitable place for families and couples to dine. Inside, the interior is simple but homely. The owner loves movies so you'll see a lot of posters on the walls. One of the specialty is their burgers, a must try! Very huge portion and is so well grilled. For those who don't take beef, make sure you ask if the patty can be swapped to chicken. Another awesome food was the brownie with ice cream! Crunchy on the outside and as you work your way towards the middle, it becomes softer. Paired with cold vanilla ice cream, heaven. One of the special sauces created by the boss is the Tex-Mex sauce which tastes different when paired with different meats. Very unique! For more information, please read http://extraordinarinn.blogspot.com/2014/01/eats-treats-food-republique.html