MeeTup by Dr Su · Vegetarian food in JB
Vegetarian food in Johor Bahru city centre
Crossing from Singapore, staying near the old town, or just hungry in JB city centre? Here's where to find a full vegetarian Malaysian meal, about 15 minutes' walk from CIQ.
- 100% vegetarian
- ~15 min walk from CIQ
- Mains RM 14 – 24
Kafe MeeTup by Dr Su
Unit 51, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, the heritage street in JB's old town. A fully vegetarian Malaysian café: nothing on the menu contains meat, poultry or seafood, and anything that looks like meat, fish or egg is plant-based. Order at your table by QR, or online for takeaway.
What to eat
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Kampung Rendang Poke Tup
Coconut rice with slow-cooked plant-based rendang, the dish most people come back for.
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Golden Curry Mee
Yellow noodles in a rich coconut curry broth with tofu puffs and long beans.
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Roti Canai Kosong, Dhal & Sambal
Flaky roti with dhal and sambal: a classic Malaysian breakfast at a kopitiam price.
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Laksa Spaghetti, Fresh Rempah
Laksa flavours made with fresh rempah, served on spaghetti.
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Crispy Potato Curry Puff
Spiced potato in crisp pastry. Order a few for the road.
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Watermelon Sparkler
A cold, fizzy mocktail for a hot JB afternoon.
Getting there from CIQ
From the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ, walk into the old town towards Jalan Tan Hiok Nee. It takes about 15 minutes, past the Johor Old Chinese Temple and the Chinese Heritage Museum. A Grab ride takes a few minutes.
Doing the full walk? Our old-town walking route, in Chinese, links the temples, the museum and the shophouses and ends at MeeTup (简体 · 繁體).
Good to know
- Fully vegetarian
- No meat, poultry or seafood on the menu.
- Vegan?
- Not entirely. Some dishes and drinks use dairy. Ask the team.
- No onion or garlic?
- Some dishes use them. If you're fasting (五荤), ask which dishes suit you.
- Ordering
- Scan the QR on your table, or order ahead for kerbside pickup and stay in your car.
- Phone
- +60 13-711 8851
Visiting during the festival season? See our Nine Emperor Gods Festival guide.