JB FOOD GUIDE #6: HOSSAN LEONG’S SENTOSA STREET FOOD PICKS

For this final instalment of our Makan Kakis in Johor Bahru series, Denise joins actor, entrepreneur & JB resident Hossan Leong for the best bites at Taman Sentosa’s nostalgic open-air hawker street -Sentosa Street Food. Brace your bellies for lots of pushcart dishes including Grandma Ong’s heritag…

JB FOOD GUIDE #5: ORANG LAUT SEAFOOD & RUSTIC CAFE UNDER TREES

From hybrid salted egg black pepper crab in a nostalgic kampung to “gearbox” soup at a hand-built cafe under the trees, Denise & JB resident David Ngiaudiscover that the best way to taste Johor Bahru is to go back in time via the Second Link. Listen now! Bonus: read the full story & watch the video.

JB FOOD GUIDE #4: LEGACY LAKSA YONG TAU FOO & PISANG GORENG

In this new Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan & OLI968's Vimala explore a popular stretch of kiosks featuring 50-year-old heritage yong tau foo at Foon Yew Laksa, and Siti Sweet Banana Enterprise's uniquely JB sambal-dipped pisang goreng, just minutes from the Causeway. 

JB FOOD GUIDE #3: FIRE STATION NASI PADANG, CAFES & CURRY CHICKEN

In this new Makan Kakis series, Denise joins writer and Johor Bahru resident David Ngiau on a food trail from Larkin to Taman Melodies for authentic Minang flavours and a spot of cafe-hopping. For more beyond this podcast, watch the video and read the full story here.

JB FOOD GUIDE #2: RAILWAY-THEMED BRIYANI & STULANG LAUT EATS

In this new Makan Kakis series in Johor Bahru, Mediacorp OLI 968’s RJ Vimala shares a favourite JB spot for authentic South Indian flavours. Ever tried of tawa briyani and tookuchatti? It was a first for Denise at Railway Briyani Station - just minutes from the Causeway! And keep listening for othe…

JB FOOD GUIDE #1: HOSSAN LEONG'S FAVE SPOTS IN TAMAN PELANGI

In this new Makan Kakis series, I call on foodie friends who live in Johor Bahru to take me where they actually like to eat. First on speed dial was veteran of theatre, TV and Singapore’s entertainment scene, Hossan Leong. Together, we tried some of Taman Pelangi’s best eats – Jombali Village and R…

CHEF DAMIAN D'SILVA LOVES THIS HONG KONG STYLE STEAMED FISH!

Hey Makan Kakis! Fancy lightly seasoned steamed fish that's extremely fresh and handled with expert care? This family-run stall in Dunman is a favourite of Chef Damian D'Silva's!

WHAT TO EAT AT GEYLANG SERAI RAYA BAZAAR (PART 2)

WHAT TO EAT AT GEYLANG SERAI RAYA BAZAAR 2026

Hey Makan Kakis, the annual Geyland Serai Raya Bazaar is back with around 500 stalls, 150 of which serving up a huge variety of food - there's a good mix of trending & traditional favourites, so here are some highlights...

CATCH UP WITH MASTERCHEF SGS2 WINNER DEREK CHEONG

It's been 5 years since Derek Cheong's culinary victory on Masterchef Singapore Season 2 & he has been BUSY! Besides running his private dining business 7 days a week, he's also running two Japanese rice bowl businesses, a trading card company and now, a new hawker stall in Beauty World featuring h…