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Visit JB
Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street
JB's prettiest heritage lane — pre-war shophouses, indie cafes and the famous Hiap Joo banana cake.
- Attractions
- ~10–12 min walk from the RTS/JB Sentral
- Free (banana cake ~RM12–15/loaf)
- Category
- Attractions
- Area
- JB Old Town (Bandar)
- From Bukit Chagar
- ~10–12 min walk from the RTS/JB Sentral
- Address
- Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Bandar Johor Bahru
- Hours
- Street always open; shops/cafes ~9am–6pm; weekend market Sat–Sun
- Price
- Free (banana cake ~RM12–15/loaf)
Highlights
- Pre-war shophouses, cafes, antique shops, art spaces
- Hiap Joo Bakery's wood-fired banana cake
- Weekend pop-up stalls: batik, souvenirs, jewellery
- ~10–12 min walk from the RTS — no Grab needed
Why go
JB's soul in one lane: restored pre-war shophouses now housing cafes, antique shops, traditional medicine halls and small art spaces. It's home to Hiap Joo Bakery's wood-fired banana cake (expect queues), and weekend pop-up stalls sell batik, souvenirs and traditional jewellery.
Free to stroll; most shops and cafes keep roughly 9am–6pm hours, with a market atmosphere on weekends. Many cafes close Mon/Tue, and Hiap Joo sells out by early afternoon — come hungry, come early.
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