Food

Food in Muar

Muar is one of the best places for food in Malaysia despite their local delicacies being quite underrated to many people.

Some flavours from the dishes differ from other states, especially the north of Peninsular Malaysia where Penang is located, while some dishes can only be found in the town itself.

Read to find out the food you can find in Muar and where to get them if you ever visit!

1. Otak-Otak

Otak-Otak is fish paste grilled wrapped in banana leaf and it’s Muar’s most well known dish. Otak-Otak has many variations throughout Southeast Asia and Muar’s is red from the chilli added to the dish, which gives it a spicy kick.

Otak Otak Cheng Boi

Location: 28-4, Jalan Bantayan, Muar, Johor, Malaysia. (beside Riverview Hotel)

Tel: +6019 – 626 3030

Opening Hours:

Daily: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Curious to know how Otak-Otak is made?

Watch this video below presented by Otak-Otak Kitchen, who are Food Media students from Taylor's University!

2. Mee Bandung

Originated in Muar, this savoury dish consists of yellow noodles served with gravy that gives a prawn flavour and has a mild spicy taste.

Mee Bandung Abu Bakar Hanipah

Location: 69-A, Jalan Abdullah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours:

Daily: 7:00am – 4:00pm

3. Laksa

If you’re not familiar with local delicacies in Muar, you will definitely mistake Muar’s Laksa for Penang’s Assam Laksa. This variation of laksa resembles the taste of curry mee.

Muar Bakri Laksa

Location: 307-4, Batu 1 3/4, Jalan Bakri, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia. (Beside Bakri Petrol Shell Station/Opposite Taman Perdana

Tel: +6017 – 642 2880 / +606 – 951 7024

Opening Hours:

Daily: 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Closed on: Tuesday

4. Asam Pedas Fish

This simple dish only consists of steamed fish and spicy soup with a hint of tanginess. Usually served with rice, vegetables and other side dishes such as fried eggs and other seafood for the perfect experience.

Coco Garden Asam Pedas

Location: Coco Garden, Lot 4023, Jalan Dato Haji Hassan, Taman Sri Maharani, 84000 Muar, Johor

Tel: +6016 – 641 5955

5. Wantan Mee

The past few dishes are all spicy but for the non-spicy lovers, this one's for you! What makes the wantan mee in Muar special is that you’ll be asked if you prefer your noodles cooked with or without chilli because people in Muar do love their chilli.

Liew Ping Koon Wantan Mee

Location: Jalan Sayang, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor

Opening Hours:

Daily: 12:00pm – 2:30pm