Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highly Recommended)
Address: Jalan Kolam Ayer, Taman Kolam Air, 80100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mnzZBwKyE6khx2ZE8
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Kopi-O-Kosong Ais = RM2.00
Murtabak Daging Super = RM15.00
No Service Charges
Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.
As I explored Taman Nong Chik, I spotted this Cute Little Roadside Warung Eatery that featured Singapore Murtabaks. I didn't even know Murtabaks have a Regional Difference between our 2 Countries so I gave it a go.
The Place is of course Not Airconditioned but it was still Airy and Comfortable. Not a Crowded Place early on a Weekend Morning but was still had a Few Locals within. The Friendly Abang is there busy making the Murtabaks and you can order directly from him. As I waited, the Delcious Aroma of Fried Onion and Prata was in the Air.
The Different Variations of Murtabak that you can order:
As I researched more about the type of Murtabaks here based on their Menu, 1 Google Reviewer nicely pointed out the Differences:
Special means Extra Egg
Super means Extra Meat. In addition to the Inside of the Murtabak, the Minced Meat is also sprinkled Outside of it too.
Jumbo and Cheese are of course Self-Explanatory.
The Most Adorable Thing is that you can Combine all the Adjectives. For instance if you order a "Murtabak Super Special Jumbo Cheese", it will have EVERYTHING I mentioned added. Hahaha So Cute Right? Anyway it took 1 Min for the Kopi, and about 9 Mins for the Murtabak to be served up.
Kopi-O-Kosong Ais = RM1.50
This actually came from the Drink Stall that is attached to this Warung. Actually when you make your payment at the End of the Meal, you will go towards the Drink Stall to settle your Entire Bill. The Abang and Kakak at this Stall is also Very Friendly and Welcoming.
The Kopi itself was Strong and Gao Gao, not at all Dilluted. Really Strong, this will certainly wake you up Fresh. No Siap Siap and also No Bitterness, this was a Power Solid Kopi-O-Kosong.
Murtabak Daging Super = RM15.00
Remember the Adorable Adjectives I mentioned in their Menu? Hahaha ok so Super means Minced Meat both inside and outside of the Murtabak. No Kidding, they weren't Stingy with the Minced Meat at all as you can see. Beautifully Impressive Presentation, see already also ๆตๅฃๆฐด.
Quality of the Red Sauce Gravy
Really Unique Gravy as I've never seen this being served in Murtabaks that I eat in Singapore. Its basically a Tomato Sauce that doesn't taste Overly Tomatoey. Not Overly Sweet or Sourish and Quite Mild Tasting. Not Bad Tasting and Unique.
Quality of the Curry
This almost taste like a Dhall but it isn't. This is not the Indian-Styled Potatoey Type of Dhall even though it really looks like it. I think this is Mutton Curry?
Smooth Texture, Not the Gritty Type. Not Overly Muttony. This tastes Mild and Not Bland.
Not Sweet Tasting but more Mild Savoury is how I would describe this.
Quality of the Murtabak
Impressive Generous Amount of Minced Meat aside, I thought this was also Quite a Large Murtabak.
Not too Large either, I thought the Size of this thing was just nice for a Solo Diner.
The Magic happens when I bite into it. Oh the Dough was Soft, Almost Melt in Mouth Quality and Absolutely Not Doughy at all. The Combined Mix of Onions, Egg and Minced Mutton Meat Pieces came together In a Combined Savoury Deliciousness that was so Good!
Despite all the Different Ingredients in this, I love that Nothing in here is Overly Overpowering and tries to upstage the Dish.
The Minced Mutton was Never Too Gamey or Too Meaty and the Amount of Onions provided a Needed Slightly Moistness without being Too Onioney and the Egg within also didn't taste too Eggy. All of them wrapped in that Beautiful Soft Dough was Perfect. Everything in Harmony and Surprisingly Not ้ๅฃๅณ at all.
Adding that Unique Tomato Sauce or Curry didn't seem to improve or take away anything from the Dish. Actually I wouldn't recommend dipping the Murtabak at all especially in the Curry because this will make the Thing overly Wet in Texture.
This Murtabak has such a Solid Good Foundation that it is good to eat by itself even without any Gravy or Sauces.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM2.00 (S$0.80) for this Kopi-O-Kosong was definitely worth it.
Gao Gao Strong and Not at all Diluted, Bitter or Siap Siap Taste, this was an Excellent Drink to wake you up in the Morning.
At the Price of RM15.00 (S$4.90) is also certainly worth it for this Super Murtabak for how Generous the Amount of Minced Mutton Pieces they sprinkle all over the Thing. Not too Big or too Small, the Size also felt just nice for a Solo Diner.
As I mentioned in the Main Review, I thought all the Ingredients within worked in Harmony, with nothing trying to Upstage or trying to Overpower the Rest. It makes this a Delicious Murtabak that is surprisingly Not Very ้ๅฃๅณ.
It was especially surprising because I had eaten something else before I came here but it was so Delicious that I could still easily finish it off with Zero Jelak.
What made me give my Highest Score was how Friendly and Welcoming the Owners were at this Adorable Warung. Big Friendly Smiles all around, it was a Pleasure to dine here. In fact I enjoyed myself so much I went up to them and gave them a Big Thumbs Up. I'm glad they appreciated the Gesture.
I'm truly surprised that what started as a Simple Cute Curiosity seeing "Singapore Murtabak" in Taman Nong Chik turned out to be such a Hidden Gem. Highly Recommended indeed. Definitely don't miss out this place if you're here!
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