Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: 33, Jln Harmonium, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
(Located within Toppen Mall)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YN5Ryy5qb9d6bfJp7
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
IKEA 12 Meatballs Set = RM15.50
4 Chicken Wings = RM13.00
Almond Cake = RM7.50
Service Tax 6% = RM2.04
IKEA Ice Cream Cone = RM1.20
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Quite a Large Outlet they have here all the way up North in Johor Bahru located within Toppen Mall.
There are 2 Eateries, the Main Restaurant at 2nd Floor and a Cafe at 1st Floor. On a Sunday 11.00am when I visited, it is Crowded although Not Full House. I certainly would advise to come earlier to avoid disappointment as the crowds fill up fast as I've observed.
Just like the IKEA we have in Singapore, the Dining Concept is like a Western Style Office Canteen. You take what you want and proceed to queue up to pay. One thing I noticed is that there are Microwaves available that you can use to Re-Heat the Food. I don't recall if Microwaves are also available at Singapore IKEA.
No issues with Customer Service which was Acceptable and Serviceable as expected from an IKEA. Anyway on a Sunday, the Queue at the Cashier Area took about 3-4 Mins. Quite an OK Timing for the Level of Crowds.
IKEA 12 Meatballs Set = RM15.50
This Classic IKEA Meal Set comes with:
12 Classic Meatballs drenched in Sauce
1 Scoop of Mashed Potato
5 Florets of Broccoli
1 Dollop of Lingonberry Jam
Quality of the Brown Sauce
If you've eaten IKEA Meatballs before, you'll know how this taste. Classic Slightly Salty Flavour, Thick and Creamy.
I don't feel there are any Difference between our Singapore and Malaysia IKEA tbh.
Quality of the Lingonberry Jam
This is the item that first introduced me the Idea of eating Something Savoury with Something Sweet.
Not Overly Sweet, I also don't feel there are any different from our Singapore IKEA.
Quality of the Mashed Potato
Not 100% Smoothly Pureed, I liked that there are some Small Chunks of Potato Pieces within. I don't recall Singapore IKEA's Mashed Potato having Chunks but it has been awhile since I've had it. Decently Buttered and Salted, this was a Nice Slightly Chunky Mashed Potato.
Quality of the Broccoli Florets
As Decent as I liked IKEA Foods, this is the One Thing I don't like. Although Bright Green in Colour, they were Soft and Nua Nua in Texture which means they were Most Definitely Thawed Frozen Broccolis. Not Salted with a Very Plain Veggie Taste, I suppose they are included as maybe a Palette Cleanser or just to make this Plate of Meatballs look Slightly Less Sinful. Hahaha.
Quality of the Meatballs
The Classic Iconic IKEA Food Item. Comes in 12 or 20 depending on the Set you chose. Not sure if Lamb or Beef is used. Swedish Meatballs are an Actual Swedish Dish called "Kottbullar". I have not travelled to Sweden and have never eaten the Real Thing, but I'm pretty sure the Version in IKEA is probably Not an Accurate Representation of it.
IKEA Meatballs are certainly Highly Processed that is Noticeably Marinated and Salted. Soft to the Bite, Acceptable Tasting luckily with Not Much of a Funky Frozen Meatball Taste. Again, I personally feel there are No Difference in Taste compared to Singapore IKEA.
4 Chicken Wings = RM13.00
Other than the Classic Iconic IKEA Meatballs, IKEA Chicken Wings are perhaps the Next Most Popular Protein.
Decently Large in Size, these were of course probably Frozen Thawed.
Decently Salted and Roasted, they taste exactly how you would expect a Roasted Chicken Wing of this type to taste. No Surprises here. Remember to use the Microwave to Re-Heat these for a Better Taste.
Almond Cake = RM7.50
My Classic IKEA Dessert of Choice is actually their Blueberry Pie but it wasn't available so this was my Choice. My First Time trying this too. Small and Flat with a Custard Cream on Top. This Custard Cream tasted Slightly Eggy and was not Overly Sweet.
I thought it tasted abit like the Cream on an Egg Tart actually. This is then layered between 2 Layers of Crumbly Cookie which had a Nua Nua Bite Texture. The Whole Thing tasted like eating Egg Tart in a Ang Mo Styled Flat Cake. I neither like nor dislike this. Its OK I guess. But I'd still go for their Blueberry Pie tbh.
IKEA Ice Cream Cone = RM1.20
The Final Food Item is of course the Iconic IKEA Vanilla Ice Cream Cone. Not available at the 2nd-Level Restaurant, this is located at their 1st Floor Cafe Bistro instead. Actually its hidden behind the Cafe. After paying at the Cashier Counter, collect a Token Coin and use the Self-Dispensing Ice-Cream Machine. No Difference in Overall Purchase Procedure compared with Singapore IKEA.
The Taste of this Ice Cream is Vanilla Cream with a bit of Gritty Texture which I can only assume to be Oats. I'll be honest, I can't help but compare this to a Mixue Cone. While Mixue is Milky, IKEA's Cone is more Oat-Based.
The Biggest Difference is IKEA's Ice Cream Cone is Much Smaller when compared to a Mixue Cone that can be easily finished off in a Few Licks. IKEA's Ice Cream Cone is really meant more for Children really. If you are willing to pay just abit more at RM2.00 for a Mixue Cone (2026 Prices), you get More Ice-Cream for your Buck I suppose.
Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
If you are here to compare prices for Singapore IKEA and Malaysia (JB) IKEA Restoran Food Prices, here you go.
Its been awhile since i've visited a Singapore IKEA, so I'm afraid I'm not sure what are the 2026 SG Prices now.
JB IKEA Restaurant Prices:
IKEA 12 Meatballs Set = RM15.50 (S$4.90)
4 Chicken Wings = RM13.00 (S$4.10)
Almond Cake = RM7.50 (S$2.40)
IKEA Ice Cream Cone = RM1.20 (S$0.40)
Quality and Taste of the Foods I feel aren't much Different from Singapore IKEA that I remember. IKEA Food is IKEA Food. It is a Simple Faux Western-Styled Comfort Food at a Budget Price and it is what it is. (Actually not really that Budget anymore considering the Rise in Prices nowadays) Hahaha IKEA Food is just like their Furniture. Simple and Decent Enough, but also Nothing Particularly Amazing.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. This is IKEA after all. Nothing Particularly Amazing, but I still enjoyed my Dining Experience. There is something Simple and Uncomplicated with Strolling and Browsing thru IKEA Furniture Aisles, enjoying a Plate of IKEA Meatballs, Munching on some IKEA Chicken Wings while People Watching that just hits the Spot for me hahaha. If anything I suppose you can use this Review as a Price Comparison between Singapore and Malaysia IKEA I guess.
Hi Ryan, Ikea restaurant usually fullhouse during weekend or public holiday. Need go before 10am or else might not have seat. It's not 5 stars but seem like people favourite. I like their unlimited coffee, pay RM2.50 only. Actually their coffee quite good, if I go minimum 3 cups. hahahaha. Mee siam and curry puff usually finish very fast. Not every thing taste good, those very nice are mee saim, chicken wing, meat ball, curry puff and sausage. Curry puff cheap and good, usually I take away near the check out counter.
ReplyDeleteSaw some one mentioned in FB, after drink coffee she tapau the cup as well. Actually it's unlimited refill not bring the cup home, hahahaa..
Yea Ikea is simple comfort food. watched some video tiagong once upon a time when they first launch in china, it's consider luxury food since that time western food not common. of course that was in the past. hope next time got chance go Sweden try actual authentic Kottbuller.
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