Johor Bahru’s Night Markets: Seven Days, Seven Delights
If you love street food, you would definitely love night markets, or pasar malam, that are in Johor Bahru(JB).
We have come up with a list of pasar malam that you can visit in JB. Each offering different types of street food, groceries as well as some household items. Each of the pasar malam are opened for each day, and around JB.
1. Monday: KSL Night Market @ Jalan Seladang
KSL Night Market @ Jalan Seladang | Source: Google Review
Its Monday and you’re in JB looking for a pasar malam, and fortunately you’re around city centre. The closest night market would be this one located outside of KSL Mall. Over here you can find tons of delicious food. For instance, seafood barbecue, fried dumplings, and crispy fried chicken.
Also, be aware of the cars passing through. Parts of the night market are accessible for cars to go through since it is a busy street.
Location: In front Coffee Beans
Opening Hours: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
2. Tuesday: Taman Pelangi
Taman Pelangi Night Market | Source: Facebook (陳記薄餅Tan Kee Vegetarian Popiah JB 陈记薄饼陳記薄餅Tan Kee Vegetarian Popiah JB 陈记薄饼)
On Tuesday, you can visit Pelangi Pasar Malam.This night market has some hidden delicacies that will surely bless your mouth. The vegetarian popiah over here is a must-try, be sure to reach early as the queue takes a while.
Another must-try is the fried carrot cake (also known as Chai Tau Kueh). There are a couple of stalls selling this, so let your nose be the judge for the best one.
Location: Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, Johor
Opening Hours: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
3. Wednesday: Bukit Indah
Bukit Indah Pasar Malam | Source: Google Review
If you enjoy Malay food, you should definitely check out this night market. Although it is not the biggest night market, the length of it is about 200 meters. Be sure to check out each stall while you find tasty food here.
Location: Jalan Indah 22/2, Taman Bukit Indah 2, Johor
Opening Hours: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
4. Thursday: Impian Emas
Impian Emas Night Market | Source: Google Review
If the crowd is your concern, you will like this night market. WIth almost 3 streets connecting this night market, it allows this market to have a wide and shaded walkway that is perfect for a nice stroll.
Location: Jalan Impian Emas 4, Taman Impian Emas, Johor
Opening Hours: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
5. Friday: Puteri Wangsa
Puteri Wangsa Night Market | Source: Google Review
This night market has everything you would need. From vegetables, to clothes, food and snacks. This night market is also great for Malay food lovers. Here you can get Nasi Ayam Penyet, Satays, and Nasi Campur.
Location: Jalan Badik 16, Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram, Johor
Opening Hours: 5:00PM – 12:00AM
6. Saturday: Ungku Tun Aminah
Ungku Tun Aminah Pasar Malam | Source: Google Review
Some say this night market is the largest one in Johor Bahru. That’s because you can find almost anything in this night market. Things like clothes, household products and food.
Location: Jalan Perkasa 5, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor
Opening Hours: 6:00PM – 12:00AM
7. Sunday: Permas Sunday Night Market
Permas Sunday Night Market | Source: Google Review
Last on the list is located at Permas Jaya, not too far from Renaissance Hotel. This might look like an ordinary night market, but this one stands for its Thai and Taiwanese cuisine as well. Based on reviews, locals nearby often come here every Sunday.
Permas Old Street 2 | Source: Google Review
If the food there isn’t to your taste, a food street is not too far from the night market. With over 20 different food stalls, you won’t find any repetition of the same food.
Location: Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor
Opening Hours: starts at 5:00PM
Well, that is the end of the list. However, these are not the only pasar malam that can be found in Johor Bahru, or should I say JB. There are a lot of night markets opened around the city throughout the week, and these are only some of the popular ones.
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