At a glance
#6 of 11 Seafood restaurants in Johor BahruLocalGuideWorld score: 4.10
Rating breakdown
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5 ★44%
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4 ★34%
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3 ★14%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Restoran Tian Lai?
- Restoran Tian Lai is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,580 reviews.
- How does Restoran Tian Lai rank in Johor Bahru?
- Restoran Tian Lai is #6 of 11 Seafood restaurants in Johor Bahru by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Restoran Tian Lai located?
- Restoran Tian Lai, 158 Jalan Leong Bee, Gelang Patah, 81550 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia — 17.8 km from the center of Johor Bahru.
- How can I contact Restoran Tian Lai?
- Phone: +60 7-510 1521 · Website: m.facebook.com
Whatever we have ordered it is very good except their chilli grab. All four of us thought their chilli crab sauce is not good at all - a bit tasteless except it is a spicy.
The black pepper crab on the other hand is REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!!! We wish there’s a bit more sauce than just dry-ish.
Their salted fish fried rice is not good though. It has beansprout in the fried rice 🤮🤮🤮🤮
Their service is quite fast! The ladies that served us were quite helpful and friendly too!
The black pepper crab on the other hand is REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!!! We wish there’s a bit more sauce than just dry-ish.
Their salted fish fried rice is not good though. It has beansprout in the fried rice 🤮🤮🤮🤮
Their service is quite fast! The ladies that served us were quite helpful and friendly too!
We visited this restaurant around 8+PM for dinner, and despite the late hour, there was still a queue. However, it moved very quickly. We were asked to place our orders before being seated.
Seating: The place have both indoor (air-con with limited seating) and outdoor seating. Although there were plenty of fans outdoors, it was still very hot.
Waiting Time: Despite the queue, it moved fast.
Crab and Lobster: We wanted to order crab and lobster, but each dish requires a minimum order of two, which was too much for just the two of us.
Sweet and Sour Pork: This dish was excellent, with the pork deep-fried before adding the sauce, resulting in a very crispy texture.
Butter Prawn: Tasted like salted egg, so im not sure if they gave us the right dish? but nonetheless it was delicious.
Kam Heong Crab: This dish was also very good.
Salad Youtiao: This was the only disappointment. It was too crispy, and the stuffed fillings were not very noticeable.
I would definitely come back again but next time, I will opt to sit indoors to avoid the heat.
Seating: The place have both indoor (air-con with limited seating) and outdoor seating. Although there were plenty of fans outdoors, it was still very hot.
Waiting Time: Despite the queue, it moved fast.
Crab and Lobster: We wanted to order crab and lobster, but each dish requires a minimum order of two, which was too much for just the two of us.
Sweet and Sour Pork: This dish was excellent, with the pork deep-fried before adding the sauce, resulting in a very crispy texture.
Butter Prawn: Tasted like salted egg, so im not sure if they gave us the right dish? but nonetheless it was delicious.
Kam Heong Crab: This dish was also very good.
Salad Youtiao: This was the only disappointment. It was too crispy, and the stuffed fillings were not very noticeable.
I would definitely come back again but next time, I will opt to sit indoors to avoid the heat.
Reached around 745pm on Sat.
Parking is possible by the road side.
Was told crab 🦀 sold out.
So ordered house speciality tofu, honey chicken 🍗, 4 heavenly veg, fried squid 🦑,drunken 🦐, 4 🍚 & drinks.
Total 171rm.
Portion for 4paxs.
Ingredients are fresh & delicious.
As we are leaving, saw crab 🦀 are served to customers 🤔
Parking is possible by the road side.
Was told crab 🦀 sold out.
So ordered house speciality tofu, honey chicken 🍗, 4 heavenly veg, fried squid 🦑,drunken 🦐, 4 🍚 & drinks.
Total 171rm.
Portion for 4paxs.
Ingredients are fresh & delicious.
As we are leaving, saw crab 🦀 are served to customers 🤔
The hotplate tofu is overly sweet.
They ran out of crabs. Disappointing.
Well done: pork belly salted fish claypot.
Curry pork ribs: very good taste, but they need to use high quality ribs instead of the lean pork.
They ran out of crabs. Disappointing.
Well done: pork belly salted fish claypot.
Curry pork ribs: very good taste, but they need to use high quality ribs instead of the lean pork.
First time here for dinner. Food is fresh and good. Ordered prawn paste chicken wings, qinglong vegetables, salted egg crabs, crab is a small but taste is good, not too salty. Price reasonable.first time having the fish recommended by the staff, fish meat is thick, fish is fresh no fishy smell but probably will try other different cooking style eg asam/ curry fish. Or try other fish. Will visit again. Recommended!
My good friend recommended this restaurant to me and so far, I had gone back for about three times to sample the different dishes. The setup was abit run down but do not be misled by it. The food served was awesome. They even had live fishes which one could order. Just let them know how you would like them to be done and they would cook it for you. We loved the freshness of the seafood here and the chefs were skilled, based on the taste of the dishes we had ordered. Even a simple dish of vegetables packed “wok hei”. Prices were reasonable.
A local recommended this place for seafood and I am glad to have driven all the way here to try.
Market rate that night for lobster was 300 myr for 1kg. We paid around $120 sgd (before 2 % tax) for a huge lobster. The meat was firm and sweet, the garlic sauce was delicious. The huge red grouper 红斑 was around $45 sgd (before 2% tax). Even my hard-to-please teochew father was in praise of the freshness and the sauce (teochew steam style) was perfect, not too salty. The calamari was on everyone’s table and when we tried it, we understood why. The coating tasted like KFC original chicken and the sotong was tender and non-chewy. Super well done. Do try the fresh coconuts ($2 sgd). So refreshing!
Paid $200 sgd for quality and fresh seafood enough for 6 pax. Limited car park slots (around 5-6 cars) in front of restaurant.
Market rate that night for lobster was 300 myr for 1kg. We paid around $120 sgd (before 2 % tax) for a huge lobster. The meat was firm and sweet, the garlic sauce was delicious. The huge red grouper 红斑 was around $45 sgd (before 2% tax). Even my hard-to-please teochew father was in praise of the freshness and the sauce (teochew steam style) was perfect, not too salty. The calamari was on everyone’s table and when we tried it, we understood why. The coating tasted like KFC original chicken and the sotong was tender and non-chewy. Super well done. Do try the fresh coconuts ($2 sgd). So refreshing!
Paid $200 sgd for quality and fresh seafood enough for 6 pax. Limited car park slots (around 5-6 cars) in front of restaurant.
Restoran Tian Lai offers a culinary gem tucked away in a quaint village setting. The seafood is exceptionally fresh, showcasing the best flavors of the sea. Despite its humble surroundings, the restaurant is highly popular among locals and visitors alike. From succulent prawns to flavorful fish dishes, each bite is a testament to the quality of ingredients and skillful preparation. The laid-back atmosphere adds to the charm, making it perfect for a relaxing meal with friends or family. For a taste of authentic seafood in a picturesque village setting, Restoran Tian Lai is a must-visit destination.
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