Pasar Malam Johor Bahru Malaysia

There is no better place to experience the diversity and heart of Johor Bahru than a night market. The universal appeal of good cheap eats, fresh vegetables at bargain rates, and the unexpected encounter or trinket proves to be a universal draw.

Night markets open most days of the week, at different locations. We regularly visited the Monday evening night market outside the KSL mall. It was a huge party for the senses, and everyone and anyone is invited, for free.

Malaysian, Chinese, Thai and Indian cultures have all carved out their own culinary stake in Johor Bahru’s food scene. The best of what each has to offer is here to be found. Classic recipes that have been perfected over years of skillful preparation are all here, waiting for you.

Favorite Recipes From Our Travels

The only question is, how far are you willing to wade into a thick crowd of strangers with no end in sight, all speaking different languages, most of which you don’t understand, to get the prize? (Whatever that prize may be) Even for the timid, it’s worth doing at least once. And for those who find what they’re looking for, it’s worth doing, and greatly anticipating, every single week. 

JB Night Market Food

For us, there were many many prizes. The first we encountered on our initial visit to the Monday Night Market were the shumai dumplings. We had come to love them during our weekend outings to Boston’s Chinatown.  And here they were, steaming away at one of the makeshift roadside stands. 

Bazaar Karat Pasar Malam

Location: 26, 20, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

M-F 6 p.m. – midnight, Sat and Sun 7:30 p.m. – midnight

Sentral Meldrum Night Market

Location: 23 Jalan Meldrum, Bandar Johor 

Daily  5 p.m. – midnight

Meldrum Night Market

Location: 23 Jalan Meldrum, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. – midnight 

Kilang Bateri Pasar Malam

Location: 83 Jalan Tampoi, Kilang Bateri, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 3:00 p.m. – midnight 

Tuesday Night Market

Johor Jaya Night Market

Location: 40 Jalan Dedap 13, Johor Jaya 81100 

Hours: 5 p.m. – midnight

Wednesday Night Markets

Taman Bukit Indah 

Location: Jalan Indah 22/2, Taman Bukit Indah 2, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Thursday Night Market

Taman Impian Emas 

Location: Jalan Impian Emas 4, Taman Impian Emas, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday Night Market

Taman Puteri Wangsa 

Location: Jalan Badik 16, Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. – midnight

Saturday Night Market

Taman Munsyi Ibrahim 

Location: Jalan Besar, Taman Munsyi Ibrahim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. – midnight 

Taman Ungku Tun Aminah 

Location: Jalan Perkasa 5, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 6:00 p.m. – midnight 

Sunday Night Markets

Jalan Permas Jaya 

Location: 2020, Jalan Permas 10/10, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 5:00 p.m. – midnight

Bukit Indah

Location: Jalan Indah 5/6, Taman Bukit Indah Johor Bahru, Johor, 81200, MalaysiaHours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.