The unpredictable weather in our country these days tends to be frustrating. And more so when you have to deal with scorching hot and humid weather. This is where cold desserts such as shaved ice come to the rescue. You can’t go wrong with sweet, cooling delights like the classic local cendol & ABC ice kacang. Or finely-shaved bingsu and kakigori with assorted toppings. That being said, here are the 8 places to enjoy shaved ice desserts in Johor in alphabetical order.
Operating two kiosks in Toppen Shopping Centre and Sutera Mall, Akaka Melaka Cendol’s speciality lies in its combination of finely shaved ice drenched with Gula Melaka syrup. Or more specifically, premium Gula Melaka that is slow-cooked for hours, creating a nice caramel toffee-like richness but not overly sweet. They also don’t skimp on santan (coconut milk) and everything is well combined with cendol strands and red beans. They offer other cendol varieties mixed with durian flesh, pulut (glutinous rice) or ABC ice kacang-style.
Address:
(Toppen Shopping Centre) L2.K07C, Toppen Shopping Centre, 33, Jalan Harmonium, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
(Sutera Mall) L2-609A-610A Level 2, No 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
This popular stall is no stranger to many locals and tourists alike, thanks to its signature ABC. A tub of irresistibly sweet sensation loaded with shaved ice, colourful syrups and a treasure trove of other ingredients like red beans and jellies. You also get a sprinkle of crunchy nuts topped with a scoop of ice cream — perfect for any time of the day, especially when encountering the sweltering weather.
Address: 21A, Jalan Masjid, Kampung Melayu Majidee, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Take a short break and chill at Ben Gong’s Tea & Dessert in the comfort of an aesthetically pleasing cafe interior in the Mount Austin outlet. Their speciality includes premium tea, fresh milk tea and fruit tea. But if you are looking to beat the heat or crave something icy, consider trying one of their smooth-tasting, shaved-ice kakigori desserts. Go for the light and refreshing Gold Oolong Kakigori, or indulge in the sweet-sour taste of Mango Kakigori. They also offer Matcha Hero Kakigori and Chocolate Kakigori, all available in Regular or Large portions.
Address: 38-G, Jalan Austin Heights 7/8, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Experience the cosy vibe at Cheotnun Cafe and most of all, one of their can’t-miss bingsu desserts. Milky and finely shaved ice full of flavours and toppings with choices from Green Tea to Mango, Black Sesame and Strawberry. They also have other flavours like Milk Tea Bingsu, Coffee Bingsu and Injeolmi Bingsu. Expect a reasonable portion topped with a scoop of ice cream and yes, this cafe happens to open late until midnight.
Address: 29-G, Jalan Austin Heights 7/2, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Soft, smooth and flavourful — those are the words best describe DEKÕRI’s signature range of kakigori made from premium ingredients. Selections are aplenty here, covering everything from Soy Milk to Authentic Coco, Milk Chocolate Caramel and Thai Milk Tea. You can also find yoghurt kakigori like Mango and Strawberry. For something healthy, try their milk-based kakigori with assorted grain toppings of your choice such as granola oats, roasted whole almonds and pumpkin seeds.
Address:
(Kulai) 77, Jalan Kenanga 29/11, Bandar Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
(Sutera Mall) G-049, 051 & 052, Sutera Mall, No 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
(Eco Galleria) B0208 Block B, Eko Galleria, Jalan Eko Botani 3, Persiaran Eko Botani, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
6) Four Beans
Four Beans may have been known for their soy desserts. But they are no slouch either when comes to its range of hearty and delicious shaved ice. Try their signature Black Sesame Taro Shaved Ice filled with bite-sized toppings including black sesame taro balls, mini taro balls and red beans. Or opt for fruit-based varieties such as Mango Shaved Ice with Fresh Mango chunks and Classic Watermelon Shaved Ice with Toppings. For the latter, you will get an eclectic mix of watermelon, longan and coconut jelly.
Address:
(Austin Heights) No 71, GF, L009, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Austin Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
(Taman Gaya) 25, Jalan Sasa 6, Taman Gaya, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor.
(Sutera Utama) No 90, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
(Impian Emas) 107, Jalan Anggerik Emas 1, Taman Perusahaan Ringan Pulai, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
(Kulai) 247, Jalan Kenanga 29/8, Bandar Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
(Kluang) 3, Jalan Langsat, Kampung Masjid Lama, 86000 Kluang, Johor.
One of the stalls worth going to at Medan Selera Jalan Biru would be Joo Yee (Tan Kee Pelangi). They are particularly known for their signature ice kacang. Not just your average ice kacang since the shaved ice is drenched with homemade chocolate sauce. They don’t resort to store-bought canned varieties for the rest of the ingredients as well, meaning toppings like red beans and corn are all equally homemade. Not to mention its shaved ice that tastes smooth and fine.
Address: Stall No 14, Medan Selera Jalan Biru, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Fancy a bowl of Taiwanese shaved ice? Here’s one for you at Hou Tang Taiwan Cua Bing in Taman Setia Indah. You will get snowy and yes, finely shaved ice with brown sugar syrup and up to 8 toppings of your choice. Speaking of toppings, you can pair your shaved ice with beans (adzuki, mung or red), peanuts and sweet potato balls. If you prefer jellies, they have them here including coconut jelly, konjac jelly and grass jelly.
Address: 3, Jalan Setia 12/3, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
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