It's almost Ramadhan, and what better way to Berbuka after a long day of fasting by enjoying a large spread of all you can eat main courses and desserts. Read on to find the best places for you to break your fast with a variety of delicious delicacies.
Thistle Johor Bahru
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For A Durian Buffet
Deep fried durian fritters, Durian Serawa, and free flow of whole Durian fruits for your consumption, sound's like a Durian lovers paradise. For RM128 per adult, you can enjoy a serving of all the aforementioned Durian goodies as well as a middle eastern buffet spread, featuring grilled Kibas (a species of middle eastern goat), BBQ beef ribs, Sup Gearbox, Lebanese chicken Biryani, as well as seafood, local dishes and a large selection of desserts. The buffet is available everyday from 3rd April to 2nd May, from 6.30pm to 10pm. Early bird vouchers are at RM108 per adult and RM58 per child, and can be purchased before the 2nd of April 2022. More information and links to make bookings can be found here.
Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Meridin Johor Bahru
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For Variety And Afordability
At RM98 (early bird price available till April 1st), and sporting a large spread of 110 dishes including unique local dishes, such as their Ayam Kapitan, a stew of chicken in a herb and spices rich creamy broth, and the Siakap Kerabu Mangga, a deep fried barramundi served in a mango sauce, this truly is a great deal. A noteworthy item that we really enjoyed is their whole grilled lamb that can be dipped in their Perchik or Mozarella sauce. We would also recommend sampling their massive Ulam (raw vegetables eaten with sambal) station, which has Jering, Petai and almost as many sambals as there are states in Malaysia. For more information and reservations check out Ramada's post here.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
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For Local And Turkish Cuisine
If you love Turkish desserts, you should definitely check out the buffet spread at Double Tree. For RM188 per adult and RM94 per child you can snack on Baklava and Turkish delights to your hearts content, and that's not all, the buffet also has middle eastern and local dishes to try. You can find free flow Dim Sum, Peking duck rolls, Bubur Lambuk, laksa Johor, Tandoori chicken and even Naan bread. Double Tree also has a few fusion dishes such as the lobster Kam Heong Thermidor, which combines local Baba Nyonya sauces with a French lobster dish, and Wagyu beef Rendang, the soft and tender Japanese beef just goes so well with the spicy rendang sauce. For more information and booking, visit their Facebook page here.
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
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For A Family Friendly Spread
Mee Kari, Nasi Kerabu, fish head curry, Ayam and Kambing Golek, and much more await those who choose to break fast at Holiday Villa. Priced at RM128 per adult, RM88 per senior citizen and RM58 per child and those with an OKU card there is something for everyone at this Ramadhan buffet. The reason why we call this spread "family friendly", is because they have a whole section catered to your little ones, such as a live cotton candy, popcorn and waffle station and a whole table filled with sweets and local treats, so if you're bringing kids they will definitely be enjoying themselves, leaving you with more time to enjoy the main courses. We recommend heading over to the Kerabu section, where you can get a multitude of sambal, Ulam, and local condiments, these go well with either the white rice, Biryani or Nasi Kerabu that they serve. For main courses definitely head to the outdoor section where the grilled lamb and Lala Masak Lemak are located. For more information and bookings head over to their Facebook page here.
