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10 En-Thai-Rely Awesome Thai Food in Johor To Try Out

Thexeilia Yeap July 25, 2019

5 minutes read

Hey guys, have are all of you doing? Today, we’re back with our very own curation of the 10 best Thai Food you can find in Johor. Some of them are so appe-thai-sing that it can literally Thai-you-up. Puns aside, now it’s time for us to get down to this list. So are you guys ready?

10 Best Thai Food in Johor That Will Leave You Drooling

1. Carabao Thai Restaurant

The very first Thai food spot we’re about to recommend you guys is Carabao Thai Restaurant. In addition to the authentic Thai dishes you get here, the entire place has an ambience that literally screams Thailand. This is because the interior boasts teak wood furniture and you can even opt to sit on mats while dining; which is a custom in Thailand. So, good food, great ambience gives you Carabao Thai Restaurant, one that you cannot afford to miss out. Also, they take reservations so if you dislike waiting, drop them a line before you head over.

Address: 69, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Taman Stulang Laut, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor.

Operating Hours: 12PM – 3PM | 6PM – 12AM (Opens Daily)

Status: Muslim-friendly

Social Media: Facebook

2. Pachem Thai Food

Next, unlike Carabao Restaurant, Pachem Thai Food does not place that much emphasis on its interior and ambience. Besides, what matters most is always the quality of the food right? That’s exactly what Pachem Thai Food is good at. They serve humble yet authentic Thai dishes that will satisfy your palates as well as your tummy. Most of the fares here are equally delicious but you simply cannot miss out on their signature Tom Yam which has just the right amount of tangy and spicy.

Address: 2, Jalan Dedap 15, Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor

Operating Hours: 12PM – 6PM (Closes on Sundays)

Status: Non-Halal

Social Media: Facebook

3. Siamese Thai Cuisine

Nothing says more about the fares in a restaurant than the chef preparing the eats. Thus here at Siamese Thai Cuisine, the owner and his Thai wife will ensure your palates are filled with nothing but the very best of Thai food goodness. Since this place is around 10 minutes drive from AEON Tebrau, it has a strategic location. Also, while you’re there don’t forget to try out the steamed squid with lime as well as Tom Yam in a claypot that will definitely leave you wanting more. This place is perfect for foodies who love spicy, tangy and the combination of both.

Address: 25 Jalan Tanjong 3, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram, Johor

Operating Hours: 12:00PM – 2:30PM | 5:00PM – 9:30PM (Closes on Mondays)

Status: Non-Halal

Social Media: Facebook

4. Amphawa Boat Noodle

best Thai Cuisine in Johor — Photo: @amphawaboatnoodle (Instagram)

The 4th Thai cuisine in Johor to try out is this Boat Noodle joint. So, boat noodle lovers, this joint is definitely no stranger to you guys. Boat Noodle joints have been on the rise since a few years back and it is undoubtedly still a hype as of right now. Amphawa Boat Noodle currently has 3 joints across Johor as this is a testament of how much Johoreans love their food. Thus make your pick and chow down as many bowls of the varying flavoured boat noodle as you can. Also, here’s a tip: You can actually make an appointment via their Facebook page and skip the queue!

Check out the locations and operating hours here

Status: Halal

Social Media: Facebook

5. Soul Thai Restaurant

Moving on is a Thai Restaurant that serves everything Thai. We mean, they don’t just serve ala carte Thai dishes but they also have boat noodle for those who love slurping. Sometimes Thai food can create a small burn in our pockets but not at Soul Thai. This is because they have a wide variety of set meal that varies daily. Also, the best part is that each set meal is under RM15 so we can all savour delectable Thai food at a reasonable price. Since there are 3 branches of Soul Thai across Johor, you won’t need to worry on missing out on one of the best Thai restaurants.

Address: Check out the locations here

Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM (Opens Daily)

Status: Muslim-friendly

Social Media: Facebook

6. Appethaizing Thai Restaurant

Aside from the above Thai Restaurants, the following joint in JB is also worth visiting. Well aside from its fun usage of pun in their restaurant name, they actually serve appetising Thai Food. The Thai food here isn’t just plainly appetising, but their flavours closely resemble authentic Thai dishes in Thailand. Perhaps it’s due to their experienced Thai chefs as well as the ingredients that are all from Thailand. Nothing screams authentic Thai food than the green curry here which is packed with a combination of creamy, spicy and sweet flavours.

Address: 63, Jalan Kuning 2, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor

Operating Hours: 11.30AM – 3PM | 5PM – 10.30PM (Mon-Fri) | 12PM – 10.30PM (Sat&Sun)

Social Media: Facebook

7. Absolute Thai

Absolute Thai indeed serves on the most absolutely amazing Thai Cuisine here in Johor. Before mushrooming in Johor, Absolute Thai gain its humble beginning in Klang Valley. Today, there are a total of 3 joints across Johor. Without a doubt, the food here closely resembles those that you can find in Thailand. A close resemblance of their dishes to the original one in Thailand is the Pineapple Fried Rice. This is because the pineapple fried rice here is served in a pineapple bowl, similar to those you can find across the street of Thailand. Hence if you’re looking for a taste of Thailand, head over to Absolute Thai.

Address:

Legoland: Nusajaya, 79250, Johor

Johor Premium Outlet: Taman Mewah, 81000 Kulai, Johor

KSL City Mall: Lot LG-22A KSL City No.33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru 80250

Operating Hours: 10AM – 10PM (Opens Daily)

Social Media: Facebook

8. Sawadee Sarn

The eighth Thai food that you can find in Johor is none other than Sawadee Sarn. Although Sawadee Sarn does not own as many as 3 branches across Johor, but they still have 2 joints in Johor. In addition to the usual Thai dishes you can find in most of the restaurants, Sawadee Sarn defies the norm by serving Mookata as well. So we can all now enjoy cooking our own food before savouring them. Also, the must try dishes here at Sawadee Sarn include the Green Curry as well as Shrimp Cakes.

Address:

Mount Austin: 59, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor

Nusa Bestari: 9G Jalan Bestari 1/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, Johor Bahru

Operating Hours: 11AM-5AM | Opens Daily

Status: Non-Halal

Social Media: Facebook

9. Chiang Mai Thai Food

This next Thai Food restaurant in Johor may be somewhat lesser known but we can assure you that the flavours here pack a punch. This can be highly attributed to their ingredients which are directly imported from Thailand. In addition to the authentic Thai flavours that come in each dish, the waiting time is also a testament to the quality of their food. Do expect a short period of waiting time. Meanwhile, here’s what we highly recommend you guys to order: steam squid with chilli and lemon sauce. It’s a simple dish that comes with an explosion of flavours.

Address: 54, Jalan Harimau Tarum, Taman Century Garden, Johor Bahru, Johor.

Operating Hours: 6PM – 5.30AM | Opens Daily

Status: Non-Halal

Social Media: Facebook

10. Chokdee Thai

The last but definitely not the least Thai food restaurants in Johor that you cannot miss out on is Chokdee Thai. If you’re there for dinner, sometimes you will notice Thai citizens in line to get themselves a table at Chokdee Thai. So this confirms that the food here is on par to the original Thai dishes in Thailand. Also, because of the crowd that swarms this place on a daily basis, there are actually outdoor seats available here as well. The must-order at Chokdee Thai here is definitely the Tom Yam. Not only that, they actually serve Mookata all the way till midnight so this can be your next go-to supper spot too!

Address: 2,Jalan Permas 10/5, Baru Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru

Operating Hours: 12PM – 11PM | Opens Daily

Status: Non-Halal

Social Media: Facebook

Thus with that, we’ve come to an end of our curation of the 10 best Thai food spots right here in Johor. Don’t forget to bring your loved ones to enjoy a hearty Thai meal. See you guys in the next writeup!

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