Hey Everyone,
Apologies for the Late Post! As mentioned in my Original Pre-Trip Preview, the name Kluang is derived from the Malay Word Keluang meaning Bat and it really is a "Bat Town". The more I explored as I closely observe, there are Bat Motifs everywhere from Street Lamps to Decors and of course Kluang (Bat) Man on their Street Arts get it? Hahaha very Punny.
Protip: After visiting a Couple of Eateries in Kluang, I realize Credit Card/Debit Card are seldom accepted here even in More Modern Looking Cafes. Cash or QR Code is still the Preferred Mode of Payment for Many Eateries in Kluang so do take note.
The Famous and Beautifully Instagrammable ๆๅกๅบ Kluang Street Art ๅฑ ้ฎๅฃ็ป่ก is really a Long Stretch Alleyway where there are some areas for "Alfresco Dining" at the Back Alleys of some of the Kopitiams. The Whole Art Alley is closed to traffic and On a Friday Morning at 10.00am, is basically empty for you to Own Time Own Target ๆๅก and enjoy without any Crowds.
That said Local Schools do organize Excursions though, and it was Adorable to see Young Kluangites happily getting their Photos taken with the Beautiful Art Murals. Indeed some of these Murals are really nice with some even dating back to 1956 or so. Really another Valuable Piece of Kluang History.
Alright without further ado, here are some Highlights of Today's Trip.
Kluang Cendol Kader
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uyP6HJsoL7bGwwRp9This is a Very Famous 84 Years Old ่ๅญๅท Cendol Stall that has been here in Kluang amazingly since 1942 during WW2! Run by 3 Generations of the Same Family, the Actual Place is a Really Humble Little Shop located at the Side of a Road in the Main Town Area relatively near to the Street Art Alleyway.
The Current Owner is a Really Friendly and Welcoming Young Malay Lad and indeed it is really popular among the Locals. Although not a Full House, I observed Locals coming and going regularly. Indeed Not Touristy at all.
For one thing, their Original Cendol costs RM2.50 (S$0.80) (2026 Prices). Served in a Metal Bowl, the Presentation was Humbly Beautiful. Its also More of a Watery Type of Cendol that is More Towards Penang-Style rather than our Singapore "Ice-Kacang" style of Cendol.
Taste-wise, this may be the Most Noticeably Salted Cendol I've ever tasted and it forms a ๅธ็ๅธ็ Sweet Salty Combo that is really Delicious. Totally understand why they have been around for 84 years. The Taste here does not lie. Really is ๅ ซๅๅๅนด็ๅๅฒ็ไธๆฏ็็.
Right next to this Cendol Kader is a Neighbouring Shop that sells Putu Mayam. This is a Classic South Indian Snack Pastry that I have not heard of in Singapore for a Very Very Long Time already. Once upon a time quite common to see in Singapore but now Very Rarely Seen.
When I saw the Abang steaming Baskets of them, I couldn't help but give it a try. Enjoying this Classic Old-School Snack together with this Cendol is a Delicious Combo that I didn't know worked so well. Just don't let my Diabetic Doctor know about it! Hahaha! Price was 7 Pieces for RM5.00 (S$1.60)
Continuing with Things that are Rare or indeed Extinct in Singapore, how about this Mobile Herbal Tea Vendor? Hauling 2 Liquid Containers in a Personal Vehicle (License Plate: JHW 9917) This Friendly ๅคงๅฅ is located very near to Cendol Kader actually.
The Herbal Drink is Legit. It doesn't taste like any Pre-Packaged or Processed Brand. Uniquely Bittersweet, this taste Homebrewed and its actually Quite a Gao Gao Herbal Drink that tastes like it will actually be Beneficial for you. I'm not kidding about the Bitter in the "Bitter-Sweet". This actually has a Unique Herbal Bitterness that I reckon some people may not be used to. The Perfect Drink to wash down the Cendol and Putu Mayam tbh. Takeaway (Cold) cost RM2.80 (S$0.90)
Singapore also used to have such Mobile Food/Drink Vendors once upon a time but of course all of these are now gone in the Name of Hygiene and Safety. Don't get me wrong, I do get the need to enforce safety, but ... I dunno lah, in the Name of Progress, inevitably some things are lost that we will never get it back again.
This is a Modern Cafe/Dessert Franchise that originates in Kluang and has been operating since 2019. I understand they have a Branch in JB Eco Botanic Area and I thought I'd visit their Original ๆป่ก since I was nearby. Quite a Popular Place for Google Reviewers.
Something about this Place when I first entered just really gave me Good Peaceful Vibes. Quite a Popular Place too among the Locals it seems, even on a Weekday Friday Evening when I visited the amount of Customers was Healthy, hardly ๅทๆธ ๆธ . I won't be surprised if this place ็ๆปก during Weekends.
After ordering a Couple of their Signature Dishes, I totally get why.
If anyone is interested, these are the Signature Dishes I ordered:
102 Papaya Paste with Peach Gum & Milk = RM9.90 (S$3.20)
401 Yam Paste with Lotus Seed = RM7.90 (S$2.50)
601 Signature Pork Belly Bun = RM6.90 (S$2.20)
Oh these were good. I'll leave the reason why for my Future Review but Oh Yeah... These were Really Good. If you are someone who enjoy some Taiwanese Inspired Desserts or Dishes, personally I feel you will also likely enjoy this place too.
The Current Owner is a Really Friendly and Welcoming Young Malay Lad and indeed it is really popular among the Locals. Although not a Full House, I observed Locals coming and going regularly. Indeed Not Touristy at all.
For one thing, their Original Cendol costs RM2.50 (S$0.80) (2026 Prices). Served in a Metal Bowl, the Presentation was Humbly Beautiful. Its also More of a Watery Type of Cendol that is More Towards Penang-Style rather than our Singapore "Ice-Kacang" style of Cendol.
Taste-wise, this may be the Most Noticeably Salted Cendol I've ever tasted and it forms a ๅธ็ๅธ็ Sweet Salty Combo that is really Delicious. Totally understand why they have been around for 84 years. The Taste here does not lie. Really is ๅ ซๅๅๅนด็ๅๅฒ็ไธๆฏ็็.
Right next to this Cendol Kader is a Neighbouring Shop that sells Putu Mayam. This is a Classic South Indian Snack Pastry that I have not heard of in Singapore for a Very Very Long Time already. Once upon a time quite common to see in Singapore but now Very Rarely Seen.
When I saw the Abang steaming Baskets of them, I couldn't help but give it a try. Enjoying this Classic Old-School Snack together with this Cendol is a Delicious Combo that I didn't know worked so well. Just don't let my Diabetic Doctor know about it! Hahaha! Price was 7 Pieces for RM5.00 (S$1.60)
8ๅฎๆฏๅ่ถ Herbal Chinese Tea
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WLdSzCujYhYpovmeAContinuing with Things that are Rare or indeed Extinct in Singapore, how about this Mobile Herbal Tea Vendor? Hauling 2 Liquid Containers in a Personal Vehicle (License Plate: JHW 9917) This Friendly ๅคงๅฅ is located very near to Cendol Kader actually.
The Herbal Drink is Legit. It doesn't taste like any Pre-Packaged or Processed Brand. Uniquely Bittersweet, this taste Homebrewed and its actually Quite a Gao Gao Herbal Drink that tastes like it will actually be Beneficial for you. I'm not kidding about the Bitter in the "Bitter-Sweet". This actually has a Unique Herbal Bitterness that I reckon some people may not be used to. The Perfect Drink to wash down the Cendol and Putu Mayam tbh. Takeaway (Cold) cost RM2.80 (S$0.90)
Singapore also used to have such Mobile Food/Drink Vendors once upon a time but of course all of these are now gone in the Name of Hygiene and Safety. Don't get me wrong, I do get the need to enforce safety, but ... I dunno lah, in the Name of Progress, inevitably some things are lost that we will never get it back again.
็ณๅ ฌ้คจ Tang Mansion
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/to5YQXXpMhZmWkUp6This is a Modern Cafe/Dessert Franchise that originates in Kluang and has been operating since 2019. I understand they have a Branch in JB Eco Botanic Area and I thought I'd visit their Original ๆป่ก since I was nearby. Quite a Popular Place for Google Reviewers.
Something about this Place when I first entered just really gave me Good Peaceful Vibes. Quite a Popular Place too among the Locals it seems, even on a Weekday Friday Evening when I visited the amount of Customers was Healthy, hardly ๅทๆธ ๆธ . I won't be surprised if this place ็ๆปก during Weekends.
After ordering a Couple of their Signature Dishes, I totally get why.
If anyone is interested, these are the Signature Dishes I ordered:
102 Papaya Paste with Peach Gum & Milk = RM9.90 (S$3.20)
401 Yam Paste with Lotus Seed = RM7.90 (S$2.50)
601 Signature Pork Belly Bun = RM6.90 (S$2.20)
Oh these were good. I'll leave the reason why for my Future Review but Oh Yeah... These were Really Good. If you are someone who enjoy some Taiwanese Inspired Desserts or Dishes, personally I feel you will also likely enjoy this place too.
Alright with that aside, here are a Couple of More Places I visited and a Sneak Peak of the Other Dishes I ate! ๐
ไธญๅคฎ้ธก้ฅญ Central Chicken Rice Restaurant
Google Map Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aEBkQ5bqENbVvMeL9
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aEBkQ5bqENbVvMeL9
ๆฑ็ผๅณ็ตฑ้ค ๅฎถ Tong Huat Traditional Confectionery
Google Map Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwUHtwqEPyE7y6T37
Fendy's Burger Stall
Restoran Chin Yoke Peng
Alright, this ends my Malaysia Kluang Day 2 Preview Post. ๐
Time really Flies when you're having fun huh? We're now Halfway in the Trip. 2 More Days to go! Entering into the Weekends!
Stay Tuned Tomorrow on Saturday 7-November where we will continue with More Kluang Previews! ๐
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwUHtwqEPyE7y6T37
Fendy's Burger Stall
Google Map Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNWKWPLSbFSEZqTR6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gNWKWPLSbFSEZqTR6
Restoran Chin Yoke Peng
Google Map Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBe4EeiaNgqhouMB8
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBe4EeiaNgqhouMB8
Alright, this ends my Malaysia Kluang Day 2 Preview Post. ๐
Time really Flies when you're having fun huh? We're now Halfway in the Trip. 2 More Days to go! Entering into the Weekends!
Stay Tuned Tomorrow on Saturday 7-November where we will continue with More Kluang Previews! ๐
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