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Known for their spicy version which uses more chili than the standard Muar recipe. — Skudai

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Modern kiosks selling "heritage" brands in a mall setting. Convenient for bulk buying. — Skudai

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Clean, air-conditioned option for travelers near the CIQ. — City Center

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A massive market where you can find unique variations like **Otak-Otak Popiah**. — Skudai

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The Tuesday market has several specialist otak-otak vendors selling fresh and frozen varieties. — Taman Pelangi

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Home to several long-standing Malay stalls that include otak-otak in their daily breakfast offerings. — Taman Melodies

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Another strong contender in the Larkin Laksa ecosystem, offering a slightly different spice profile but maintaining the mandatory thick consistency. — Plaza Larkin

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10:00–13:00.

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Famous for its seaside location; the otak-otak here is particularly seafood-forward and spicy. — Telok Jawa

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The most legendary otak-otak shop in JB. They are famous for the "moistness" of their fish paste and the perfect level of char on the leaves. — Taman Maju Jaya

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08:30–11:30; they sell out extremely fast, often before noon.

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A local favorite for takeaways, known for having larger chunks of fish in the paste. — Taman Century

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A great place to try "street-style" otak-otak in the evening. Look for the stalls with the most smoke. — City Center

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A massive seafood destination where the otak-otak is consistently fresh due to high turnover. — Taman Pelangi

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Famous for their innovation, specifically the **Otak-Otak Bun**. They also supply a large portion of the frozen otak-otak sold to travelers. — Tampoi

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10:00–18:00.

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While a seafood restaurant, their grilled-to-order otak-otak sticks are a mandatory starter for every table. — Stulang Laut

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18:00–21:00 for dinner.

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Ideal for a quick snack before boarding a bus or train to Singapore. — City Center

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Cheng Boi is a Muar institution that has authorized agents throughout JB. It is widely considered the most "pure" fish-to-paste ratio brand. — Various Locations

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Anytime (frozen) or lunch hours (if grilled on-site).

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Famous for bone marrow soup, ZZ also serves a very credible Laksa Johor in a lush, garden-like setting. It's a great spot for those who want to try multiple Johor specialties in one sitting. — Kampung Bahru

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13:00–15:00 for a late lunch.

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Reliable neighborhood stall with a loyal following in the western part of the city. — Taman Perling

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The classic Hainanese coffee shop serves grilled otak-otak sticks that pair perfectly with their butter coffee. — Jalan Dhoby

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Convenient spot to grab a few sticks while shopping. — Taman Century

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