Muar - Day 1

12-5-17, Friday 

We were trying to plan some short trip with the Malaysia train's destination. Somehow, we came across Muar and realised that it may be quite interesting to visit this little town. In fact, it is the second largest town and district of the state of Johor, Malaysia. Muar is also known as Bandar Maharani meaning Empress town. Such a beautiful name.
Nevertheless, it is not reachable by train. Hence we decided to drive instead. We could rent a car in Johore. My son was keen to join us.

Day 1, 12-5-2017, Friday

We set off very early to Johore to collect our car from Europcar.  
Our first destination was to visit Jalan Dhoby. I read about a street art here, but failed to find it. There were lots of food option  around this area . After driving 2 faithful rounds we couldn't get a parking lot hence decided to park any available space and eat what we see that we feel is good. 

We drove to Culture street for some food.  There are lots of food here but parking may not be as easy.  May be because it's a Friday.

there was a queue for buns (mark orange) I think they use charcoal to bake.
our lunch here (mark yellow)

look sixties or 70s style, but it's clean and unique, an interesting place . . 

 

Muar is about 180km away and would probably take slightly less than 2.5 hrs to arrive our hotel. It's fun when we drive, we stopped when we see something that interest us.

 

  

 

a short break for more food . ..↑






a few other stops . .↙↘

TO AIR HITAM

heard of the famous roti canai but failed to locate the stall. Instead  had the mini fried banana fritters.→

yumilicious!

Finally, we checked into Elite hotel. We had a family room , a queen and a single bed. Simple and basic. There is an Old Town cafe just below it. Very convenient. Quite a popular place too.

After a brief freshening, we set off to the famous Muar Glutton street which can be easily detected from it's row of  yellow painting houses. This place is popular with locals and tourist alike, stretching from Jalan Haji Abu to the junction of Jalan Mariam  which can be easily detected from it's yellow painting houses. It is popular with the locals and tourists alike, stretching from Jalan Haji Abu to the junction of Jalan Maraim .

Now it's time to look, smell and observe . . . you'll be able to pick good food here . . 

we had enjoyed most of it here.

Stroll around the area . . .

 

 
  new n old

We drove to Tanjung Emas Muar, along Muar river. This seem much visited by the locals. ↓

sunset

 We visited Muar soup house for dinner .

my son like his steak ↑

 We all love the mutton soup.  →
(we came back the next evening for more)

 ←Mee Bandung

↑ I have never enjoy drinks in blue colour, it look like a potion to me. I do not want to be transformed!!! (hahaha!!) The chendol looks better, but it's too sweet for me.

 We noticed a big shopping near our hotel, at the roundabout of crown of sultan Johor. We hoped to catch a good show in the night, but  were told that there is no cinema in Muar. They would visit Malacca their cinema crave.

It's time to rest and get ready for our new adventure tomorrow!

link this to our Muar - Day 2