Yong Peng, Johor, is your answer, and it’s much more than a rest stop with overpriced snacks. This hidden gem is a haven for lekker (delicious) makan (food) that’ll have your taste buds and wallet sama-sama happy (equally happy).
You will greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling char kway teow (fried flat noodles) and fresh asam laksa (spicy sour fish soup) wafting from kedai tepi jalan (roadside stalls). You grab a seat with friendly locals, order a plate of their famous air-fried cempedak (breadfruit), and sip on a glass of teh ais limau (iced tea with lime) so refreshing it’ll chase away the highway blues. By the time you leave Yong Peng, your stomach will be full, and your heart will be happy – all thanks to its delicious and affordable eats! So, skip the overpriced rest stop fare and head to Yong Peng for a true Malaysian makan experience.