恭和堂 Koong Woh Tong

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)

Address: Lot J3-20, Johor Bahru City Square, 106 - 108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (Located within JB City Square Mall)

Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PdE47QcT7x9PSgGu9
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)

药制龟苓膏 Herbal Jelly (Small) = RM15.00
廿四味 Ya Sei Mei Herbal Tea = RM4.00

No Service Charges

 Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.
Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.

If you are a Regular Visitor to JB via the Causeway, you will definitely see this Herbal Shop located somewhat near to the Main Entrance where you come in to JB City Square from CIQ. 👍Nicely Renovated and Well Kept, I liked the various sorts of Chinese Medicine on Display giving it that Atas Chinese Medicine Hall sort of Feel. 👍 The Staffs here are Polite and Friendly.

Its basically a Chinese Herbal Shop that specializes in 龟苓膏 Herbal Jelly which has many Benefits, one of which is Amusingly "Dispels Heat from Body" which Singaporeans will DEFINITELY need after queuing for 7 hours in CIQ! 😅

药制龟苓膏 Herbal Jelly (Small) = RM15.00

You'll have a Choice of either Cold or Hot and its served with a Small Pot of Sweet Sugary Syrup. 🥣 I've seen some Reviews of People complaining that it should be Honey instead. 🍯🤔 If this concerns you, you might want to take note.




If you have never eaten 龟苓膏 Chinese Herbal Jelly before, it is basically what it is. A Soft Jelly that is noticeably Herbal in Taste. 🌿 I don't eat much of this often, but I feel the taste here is Very Herbly and feels like something that is probably good for you. 😅 It is Slightly Bitter but for me, it feels only Mildly Bitter. If you want, you can add some of the Sugar Syrup. Of course I didn't and just took it as it is. Not Bad Tasting. 😋

廿四味 Ya Sei Mei Herbal Tea = RM4.00

Now THIS is VERY BITTER. 😛 Very Very Bitter. If you have never drank any Chinese Bitter Herbal Tea before, you might not be able to take this. 😅

Even I found it Bitter and I am someone who is used to drinking Bitter Herbal Tea. 😅 Perhaps the Sugar Syrup is meant more for THIS instead? Hahaha. Again, no Sugar Syrup for me, just take it Neat. Fwah~ 😛

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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

This is a Very Popular Place where I regularly see many people patronize whenever I'm here in JB. 👍 There are actually a Few Branches in Singapore too, but of course the price in JB is very much more Affordable in Comparison. 💵 No wonder this Place is Popular. 😅

At a Total Combined Price of RM19.00 (S$5.50) with No Service Charge, I feel this is Worth the Money if you do regularly eat such Chinese Herbal Supplements. 🌿 I don't have any Actual Medical Proof, but because of how Bitter it tastes (Especially their Tea), 🍵 it certainly feels like it is probably Very Beneficial for Health.

Looking at the Prices of the Same Items that I ordered here compared to their Singapore Branches, the one here is really Alot more Affordable in Comparison. 🤔 Personally, I feel you might as well just come JB to eat instead if this is something that you eat often. 👍

2024 Price Comparison between Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia JB

Hong Kong KWT
Ya Sei Mei Herbal Tea (1 Cup) = HKD15.00 (S$2.45)
Herbal Jelly Guiling Gao (Small) = HKD63.00 (S$10.25)

Singapore KWT
Ya Sei Mei Herbal Tea (1 Cup) = S$2.00
Herbal Jelly Guiling Gao (Small) = S$9.00

Malaysia Johor Bahru KWT
Ya Sei Mei Herbal Tea (1 Cup) = RM4.00 (S$1.40)
Herbal Jelly Guiling Gao (Small) = RM15.00 (S$5.00)

Doing a Price Comparison between the 3 Countries if using Currency Conversion, Hong Kong Prices are the Most Expensive, while Malaysia JB is the Most Affordable.



Don't forget to check out my Review of the Hong Kong Version at this link: 恭和堂 Koong Woh Tong (Mong Kok)