A Tasty Nyonya Food of Bibik’s Kitchen Johor Bahru

As I continue to personally uncover food places in Johor Bahru and other states in Peninsular Malaysia in line with my #JomtaraletsSupportLocal, let me share with you my food experience at Bibik’s Kitchen Johor Bahru. This cafe is located within the city center of Johor Bahru.

Bibik’s kitchen is said to be offering Peranakan food which I found it more interesting to uncover.

Peranakan cuisine or commonly known as Nyonya cuisine comes from the Peranakans. They are said to be the descendants of the early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Melaka, Singapore, and Indonesia married to the local Malays in the country. Hence this food (Nyonya cuisine) is a combined influence from Chinese, Malay and, Javanese cuisines.

Jom with me as we try out the casual Asian Peranakan food of Bibik's Kitchen under JO Hotel Johor Bahru.

THE FOOD

Since MCO is still strictly imposed in Johor Bahru and other cities and states in Malaysia amid the possible spread of Covid19 virus in the community, we didn’t dine it to this café, instead, we requested to let the food be delivered to our place.

We ordered Ayam Pongteh and Ikan Pari Asam Pedas Set. These dishes were quite interesting and it’s good to try a different type of food.

Being a newbie on Peranakan food, I tried to understand more about these dishes before ordering from them.

I came to know that the Ayam Pongteh is actually a Nyonya dish (which was said to be originated in Melaka- correct me if I am wrong). This kind of this dish is also sometimes called Nyonya Chicken and Potato Stew.

Since it's new to me, I found that the fermented soya bean sauce was quite strong in the chicken meat that gives a distinct taste to my palate. I tried to search online the recipes of this dish I found out that the ingredients used were the same as the way I tasted it. The texture of the chicken meat mixing it with their white rice was great in my palate. Wah, I love it.

What I like about this set was their added fried egg with added mixed vegetables. I like mixing it with their meat sauce. I would say it was the powerful lunch of the day.

Meanwhile. for their Ikan Pari Asam Pedas Set, this came to my understanding from few friends that it is actually a classic Malay and Minangkabau dish. It is popular in Melaka too.

Asam Pedas is literally translated to 'sour spicy'. It is believed that this fish curry is tasty, spicy, and best served with white plain rice.

Trying such a meal was quite too much for me. I would say it was really too much in terms of the spicy level. But if you are the type that likes spicy food, this one should be a recommended one for you.

The serving of the ikan pari was justified according to its price. The set comes with fried eggs and mixed vegetables. I think it was a really nice dish for the family.

Overall, the food experience was remarkable. Both dishes are highly recommended. Being said that, I would say that my food experience from this restaurant was really high. It’s 9 out of 10 for me. They deserve a clap for it.

DISCLAIMER:

Reviewed food was based on the date the food was ordered. Reviews given were based on honest feedback. The featured restaurant may have better menus which may even better according to your preferences.