There is no shortage of good buffets in Singapore. But if you’re feeling the pinch with the recent inflation, you can maximise your dollar with an affordable buffet in Johor Bahru the next time you cross the border. Consider these 12 best buffets in JB; whether you crave a Korean BBQ feast or a plate loaded with fresh sushi and sashimi, we’ve got you settled.
The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.32 as of 10 June 2026.
Instead of splurging at sushi restaurants, consider going for an affordable Japanese buffet instead! At Kuroma Buffet & Dining in JB, prices start from just RM179++ per person for their Classic Buffet! Else, they also have a more premium buffet which includes A5 Kagoshima Wagyu steak for RM198++. Start by grabbing as much fresh sushi and sashimi as your heart desires, with the likes of salmon, tako, maguro, kani, unagi, among others. If raw seafood isn’t your thing, head to the teppanyaki table instead for gyoza, chicken teriyaki, lamb rack and more. Then, load up on carbs such as kimchi fried rice, aglio olio, and yaki soba, among others. That’s not all, they also have tempura, ramen, don, salad, and desserts!
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Address: TD Central 3, Jalan Sagu 21, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 2pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: +60 19-773 0754
Website
Kuroma Buffet & Dining is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
For a super affordable steamboat and BBQ buffet in JB, check out Super Steamboat Restaurant. Wallet-friendliness aside, they are also located just a mere 20-minute drive away from the JB checkpoint. Here, you can indulge in hotpot for just RM 69++, which amounts to about S$21 per person! Load your plates with their large variety of steamboat ingredients, which include meats, fresh seafood, vegetables and others. They even offer more premium varieties such as scallops, flower crabs, crayfish, razor clams, lala, squid, and raw oysters. FYI: the soup bases and condiments here are also complimentary!
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Address: Jalan Indah 15, Taman Bukit Indah, Wisma S P Setia, 81200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 5pm to 12am, Sat-Sun 12pm to 12am
Tel: +60 14-930 8438
Website
Super Steamboat Restaurant is not halal-certified.
When you’re on the hunt for the best hotel buffets in JB, Makan Kitchen in DoubleTree by Hilton is probably one of the first places to pop up in online searches. They offer a premium yet affordable hotel buffet spread in a comfortable setting. There’s the Weekend High Tea Buffet, priced at RM108 for adults, RM88 for senior citizens, and RM54 for children. Some highlights include the Golden-Crusted Wellington, DIY Salad Bowl, and Short Ribs, among others. Do note that this buffet is available every Saturday and Sunday, from 12:30pm to 3pm. If a seafood feast is what you’re into, opt for the Bounty of the Ocean instead. Priced at RM188 per adult and RM108 per child, this buffet is available for Friday and Saturday dinner. Dig into the likes of Kerala-Style Udang Goreng, Salmon with Cashew Nut Crust in Thai Pineapple Curry, freshly sliced sashimi, and freshly shucked oysters. The feast concludes with desserts such as Matcha Cake, Jackfruit Entremet, and Durian Tempura.
Address: 12 Jalan Ngee Heng, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am to 11am, 12pm to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am to 11am, 12pm to 3pm, 6:30pm to 10pm
Tel: +60 7-268 6868
Website
Makan Kitchen is halal-certified.
If the high prices at K-BBQ restaurants in Singapore were not an issue, you would find me there every week. Here’s a wallet-friendly alternative in Johor Bahru to consider: Zen Plus Korean BBQ, a mere 20-minute drive away from the JB checkpoint. You don’t have to worry about breaking the bank as the unlimited K-BBQ buffet is priced at just RM45++ per person! Dig into an array of grilled meats such as Pork Belly, Gochujang Pork Belly, Dwaejigalbi, and even Fried Chicken! Pair this with sides including Tteokbokki, Ramen, Korean-style Rice Balls, Cheese Corn, and Gorgonzola Pizza. Plus, the meat is unlimited so you can grab as many plates of them as you want.
Address: 49, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: +60 7-207 4871
Website
Zen Plus Korean BBQ is not halal-certified.
If you’re on a budget but still want to impress a special someone, consider Tanba Japanese BBQ for your next date spot. At this all-you-can-eat buffet, you can indulge in as many servings of premium beef as you wish at affordable prices. Plus, they have a whopping 1,300 reviews and 4.5-star rating on Google, so they seem to be a well-loved spot! They have two outlets, one at Jalan Molek and another at Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir. Their most basic tier is their Signature Buffet Course—the lunch buffet sets you back just RM188++ per person, while the dinner buffet sets you back RM198++ per person. Tanba’s lunch period runs from 12pm to 5pm, while their dinner runs from 5pm to 12am. For the grill, you can grab pork belly, pork shoulder, chicken gizzard, Angus beef, salmon cubes and more! Barbecue aside, they also have a large selection of agemono, sushi, sashimi, and more. Their salmon and maguro sashimi are especially praised for being thick and fatty, according to reviews!
Jalan Molek outlet
Address: 31 & 33, Jalan Molek 3/20, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 2pm to 12am
Tel: +60 7-361 0505
Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir outlet
Address: Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, #01-03, Twin Galaxy Residences, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 12am
Tel: +60 12-737 5838
Website
Tanba Japanese BBQ is not halal-certified.
Located on the eighth floor of the Holiday Inn JBCC hotel is Dine@Eight, which has one of the most affordable Muslim-friendly high tea buffets! Come with an empty stomach, because the Sip & Savour Hi-Tea Buffet gets you sweet and savoury bites along with coffee or tea for just RM38! Do note that this buffet is available from Friday to Sunday, between 2:30pm and 5pm. They also offer a Fusion Feast Dinner Buffet, priced at RM108 for adults, RM90 for senior citizens, and RM70 for children. It’s available every Saturday from 6pm to 10pm, featuring local dishes such as Nyona laksa, as well as sushi, sashimi, tacos, pastas, and Japanese oden.
Address: Level 8, Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm
Tel: +60 11-3603 3163
Website
Dine@Eight is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
If you are guilty of making multiple trips to the condiment station at Haidilao, Hunger Hotpot in Mount Austin offers the same thing at a fraction of the price. Here, you just have to pay RM55++ to get access to their large assortment of sauces, meat, and seafood for your hotpot! They also have nine soup bases to choose from, including Tomato Soup, Herbal Soup, and Spicy Mala among others. According to online reviews, their Herbal Soup is said to carry a light and clean flavour, which pairs well with fish and leafy vegetables. Don’t forget to load up on their large range of hotpot ingredients, to maximise the all-you-can-eat offer!
Address: 11 Jalan Austin Height 8/5, Taman Mount Austin Johor Bahru, 81100 Johor, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Tel: +60 7 -359 6151
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Hunger Hotpot is not halal-certified.
Dragon’s Journey Hotpot not only boasts a 4.8-star rating across over 10,000 Google reviews, but they also went viral on social media for their all-day buffet offerings. Their Classic Buffet is priced at RM79.90++ per person from 12pm to 5pm, and RM89.90++ from 5pm to 2am. The freshness of the hotpot ingredients can make or break the meal, and it’s safe to say that this place meets the mark—according to reviews online. Grab a good variety of ingredients to get the most bang for your buck, as they have over 50 different options to choose from here! Their soup bases here are also said to be super delicious, even including unique varieties such as Sour Cabbage Soup and Spicy Milk Beef Soup.
Address: 25D Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 3am, Fri-Sun 10am to 4am
Tel: +60 10-888 8755
Dragon’s Journey Hotpot is not halal-certified.
Cafe BLD is an all‑day buffet spot at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel that’s perfect when you want a wide variety of food without fuss. Prices start from RM88++ for lunch! It serves up an international spread with live cooking stations where chefs whip up fresh hits like sushi, local favourites, and pizzas right before you. There’s also a large live seafood station where you can feast on all the prawns, scallops, and mussels you’d like. We’ve also heard great things about their nasi lemak, which can be enjoyed with rendang chicken, sambal prawns and more!
Address: 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm
Tel: +60 7-381 3322
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Café BLD is halal-certified.
Sae Ma Eul BBQ Pelangi in Taman Pelangi is one of JB’s most popular K-BBQ buffets. From just RM38.80+ per person, you get a charcoal grill experience with unlimited pork, marinated ribs, spicy pork belly, chicken, and a self-serve bar of banchan and lettuce for wraps, all within a generous dining window of 100 minutes! If you don’t mind spending more, opt for the Meat & Premium Meat Buffet upgrade for an additional RM21.80+—this gets you chadolbaegi AKA sliced beef brisket and soy sauce marinated lamb.
Address: 36, Jalan Sri Pelangi 4, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am
Tel: +60 17-973 3667
Website
Sae Ma Eul BBQ Pelangi is not halal-certified.
After a day of shopping at Mid Valley Southkey, make a beeline for Bao Jun Hot Pot to fill your stomach. They offer an expansive all-you-can-eat spread of unlimited meats, fresh seafood and vegetables, plus free-flow condiments and drinks, all for RM85.90+ per person. Soup base options include their popular Mala, Pepper Tonkotsu, Tomato and more. Weekday lunch diners also get the bonus feasting without a time limit, making it a great option for a long, leisurely meal. Senior citizens enjoy 10% off too, which is a nice touch.
Do note that weekends are walk-in only, so plan ahead if you’re going with a group.
Address: Level 3, zone 3F, unit T-055, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: +60 7-278 3686
Website
Bao Jun Hot Pot is not halal-certified.
Genesis Steamboat has two outlets in Johor Bahru: Mutiara Rini and Taman Pelangi. At just RM42 per adult, it’s one of the more affordable options on this list. The restaurant’s mala soup is a crowd favourite-order it with ingredients, including pork shoulder slices, sliced fish, prawns, scallops and more. There’s also a solid range of sauces and spices to mix your own dip, plus DIY desserts and 11 flavours of potong ice cream to round off the meal. Senior citizens get a discounted rate at RM35, and children under five eat for free.
Mutiara Rini outlet
Address: 5&7, Jalan Mutiara 1/5, Mutiara Rini, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: +60 75625152
Taman Pelangi outlet
Address: G-05&G, 06, Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: +60 187818778
Website
Genesis Steamboat is not halal-certified.
We hope our list of the best affordable buffets in JB will give you more meal options the next time you cross the border. For more places to add to your itinerary, check out our list of the best JB cafes for Korean-loaded sandwiches, matcha and more! Else, if you’re crossing the border early, check out this list of the best JB breakfast spots for roti canai, pastries, and more!
Feature image adapted from Nicole Choo, Aaron Leong, Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, @baojunhotpot, Cafe BLD at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, and Makan Kitchen
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