The school holidays are upon us, and if you don't want to pay the exorbitant prices for flights, why not take a drive north, and sample some food on the way up?
Granted, the staff only speak mandarin, and it can get pretty hot, especially if you're seated near the steamers, but trust us when we say that this is possibly some of the best dim sum you can get this close to the border.Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 7am to 1pm. Closed on WednesdayAfter heading up from Johor Bahru, stop in Malacca for lunch.
Do note, however, that the staff here don't speak English, and the menu is entirely in Bahasa Malaysia, so communication could be an issue, but it'll be well worth it.Address: Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm to 2am. Closed on Tuesday[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck5l1ivpMXK/?hl=en[/embed]Located a short drive from the City Karting go-kart track,is a small establishment that is big on flavour.
There are also a few stalls within the premises selling wanton noodles, should you desire something more substantial and savoury to go along with dessert. Plus, this establishment is both an eatery and a home. Yes, the eatery is out front, while a door separates the business area from the family's living quarters. Not something you see everyday.
Of the two well known banana leaf eateries at Bangsar, Maya's isn't afraid to bring the bold flavours to the customer. You can see it in the kitchen, various curries bubbling away under the watchful eyes of the chefs. Not to mention the scent of curry that fills the restaurant. The focus here is on fresh ingredients, complex spice mixes, and heady flavours. If you're on a diet, you've come to the wrong place.curries, don't forget the spring rolls or the stir-fried vegetables too. Simple as those dishes may seem, getting them right is an art in itself, and not many restaurants can do it the way Hainan Town does it, in a manner which is reminiscent of a time long past.and black glutinous rice with coconut cream have been tediously prepared in-house.