Be it popular joints like Sushi-GO, value-for-money omakase, or the recently trending Warabimochi dessert, you can’t deny that Japanese cuisine has become an all-time favourite fare for many Singaporeans (myself included).
The only gripe that I have is that it can get rather pricey, especially with the GST hike.
Fortunately for us, Bao Bei Dé Village is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Johor Bahru that sells affordable ramen and sushi from just S$1.30 (RM4.50).
Also, who would have thought that this place is conveniently located just a five minutes drive away from the checkpoint?
Their menu features a decent selection of ramen including their signature Char Siew Ramen (S$5.90, RM20.90) with thinly sliced braised pork with narutomaki (fish cake) and jammy soft-boiled eggs.
Asides that, you can also order a piping hot bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen (S$5.90, RM20.90) cooked in a delectable creamy pork bone broth that can never go wrong for dinner.
However, if you’re the sort to always add heaping amounts of chilli powder into your ramen, you might want to try out the Mala Tonkotsu Ramen (S$5.90, RM20.90) for a spicy kick.
Still hungry?
Add on the crispy Fried Salmon Skin (S$2, RM7) or an ala carte portion of the sweet-savoury Japanese Char Siew (S$2.90, RM9.90) that should delight any meat lover.
Sushi-wise, the menu boasts an extensive selection including maki roll, aburi nigiri and gunkan sushi and more.
I can never get enough of mentaiko and I was pleasantly surprised to discover their selection of mentaiko-based maki rolls and aburi nigiri sushi.
I’m talking Ebi Mentai Sushi (S$2, RM7), Unagi Mentai Roll (S$5.40, RM18.90) and Salmon Mentai Roll (S$5.10, RM17.90) — perfect for solo diners or if you’re with company.
However, you’d probably be famished at this point after a day’s worth of shopping at the nearby City Square Mall, so a few pieces of sushi isn’t going to cut it.
Don’t worry because they have lunch staples like California Roll (S$5.70, RM19.90), Soft Shell Crab Ebiko Roll (S$5.40, RM18.90), and Ebi Mango Roll (S$6.90, RM23.90) generously packed with ingredients.
Otherwise, classics like Tuna Mayo Gunkan, Salmon Sushi and Chuka Idako Gunkan are super value-for-money, starting from just S$1.30 (RM4.50).
That said, come on an empty stomach because you’ll be spoiled with choices.
If you’re making your weekend plans and thinking of heading down to JB, you know where to go!
Bao Bei Dé Village 宝贝の拉麵
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📍Kampung, 14C, Tebrau Hwy, Wadi Hana, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
🕐 12pm–11pm (Daily)
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