Batu Pahat, Johor
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ROASTED CHESTNUT KING
Address: Jalan Soga (Located right outside Eng Motors, on the right side of Courts Mammoth)
Cost: RM20 per kg
Operating Hours: 9AM-9PM
What: Known throughout town as the roasted chestnut king, Ah Chiang has been in the chestnut business for years, waiting by his trustee peddling stall and roasting up crunchy chestnuts on the spot for customers.
Must-try: Roasted chestnuts.
CHOP SEE KEE COFFEESHOP
Address: Jalan Jenang
Cost: RM3.20 (Big), RM2.70 (Small)
Operating Hours: Daytime
What: Known as Ah See wantan mee, it is the Batu Pahat’s famous wantan mee.
Must-try: Wantan mee.
SEMBRONG LAKE
Address: 10KM from Air Hitam town
Cost: Free
Operating Hours: Anytime
What: This is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts to gather and throw their baits for catches like toman, belida, kelah, terbul and many more.
Where to stay:
THE KATERINA HOTEL
Address: 8, Jalan Zabedah, 83000 Batu Pahat
Tel : +6 07 433 7111
Web: www.katerinahotel.com
Cost: From RM180nett
Rating: 4-star rating
What: This 15-storey hotel consists of 6 Premier Suites, 9 Family Suites,10 Executive Suites and 160 Deluxe Rooms. The hotel blends the luxurious European architecture with top notch Asian hospitality that makes you feel right at home.
GARDEN HOTEL
Address: 29, Jalan Jenang, 83000 Batu Pahat
Tel: +6 07 431 5999
Cost: From RM98nett
Rating: 2-star rating
What: Located right at the heart of town, all convenient amenities are just right at your doorstep in Garden Hotel so you do not have to stray too far away to enjoy the best of Batu Pahat.
REST HOUSE BATU PAHAT
Address: 870, Jalan Tasek, 83000 Batu Pahat
Tel: +6 07 431 6122
Cost: From RM58nett
What: Built since 1895 at the insistence of Sultan Ibrahim, who wanted to provide a resting place for visiting expatriates, this simple colonial accommodation is strategically located surrounded with scenic view and a quiet environment.