“Best place to eat after a night’s drinking is a local Indian shop called Ehsan Jaya. Have some roti prata flooded with dhall is the best!” – Aaron Barnabas, Vibe Manager
“Get the Caffe Latte.” – Aaron Barnabas, Vibe Manager
“My favorite watering hole is the pool side at The Elephant & The Butterfly, great view and awesome crafted cocktails.” – Aaron Barnabas, Vibe Manager
“Our favorite place to shop is the JDT Store.” – Popcult Malaysia
“Desaru Bike Week is one of the best events in the city!” – Touch Mahal
“D’ laksamana in Bandar Penawar is the best – they have big portions for a very reasonable price.” – Touch Mahal
“Favorite boutique? ROCKSHOP! ROCKSHOP AND ROCKSHOP!” – Touch Mahal
“For Hard Rock music inspired collectibles.” – Aaron Barnabas, Vibe Manager
“Adventure Water Park is the best watering hole!” – Touch Mahal
“I don’t drink coffee, but I do order the best hot chocolate from GMT+8!” – Touch Mahal
“Get the Bombay Sapphire with 7-up. And this is the only place in Desaru with the best live band!” – Aaron Barnabas, Vibe Manager
“One of the best kept city’s secrets in Kuala Lumpur is the Poison Apple restaurant and bar. It is a fairytale-inspired luxury restaurant which serves various cuisines from Asian to Western and unique drinks.” – Popcult Malaysia
Insider Tip:
If you want to take a day trip to Kuala Lumpur, the Poison Apple is a great destination restaurant!
“The best watering hole in town is Desaru Beach!” – Popcult Malaysia
“DFF has the best cup of coffee in town!” – Popcult Malaysia
“Elvis’ Little Corner is the best and littlest hair salon in town! I absolutely adore the decor and the use of space. I go all the way there to get a perm!” – Zee Avi
“Medini Green Parks holds events – one side of the park has edible herbs and spices, and the other side is a heritage forest park where they have the rarest and forgotten plants.” – Zee Avi
“11f is my Johor go-to spot. It is an art collective run by very talented and creative young people, in a bungalow that houses artists, great events, and everything else – from a cafe to tarot card readings and hand-poked tattoos.” – Zee Avi
“Miss Ireen handmade & vintage in Johor Bahru is the best boutique. Her shop makes it feels as if you are Alice exploring Wonderland.” – Zee Avi
“Sweet Blossom Coffee Roasters has the best coffee in town!” – Zee Avi