Table of Contents
- What makes a JB pasar malam different
- JB night markets by day of the week
- The markets in more detail
- Beyond the weekly pasar malam
- Must-eats at a JB night market
- Three easy night market evenings
- Practical tips
- Getting to JB’s night markets from Singapore
- Plan your night market trip
- Frequently Asked Questions
Johor Bahru has a night market (pasar malam) almost every evening of the week, and each one sets up in a different neighbourhood. The best known is the Monday market near KSL City Mall, but locals spread their visits across the week: Bukit Indah on Wednesday, Impian Emas on Thursday, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah on Saturday and Permas Jaya on Sunday, among others. Below is a day-by-day guide, what to eat, and how to make the most of an evening market trip from Singapore.
What makes a JB pasar malam different
A pasar malam is a weekly street market that pops up in a car park or on a closed road, usually from late afternoon until the evening. Stalls sell cooked food, snacks, drinks, fruit, kuih, household goods and cheap clothing. Unlike Singapore’s occasional fairs, JB’s markets are part of everyday life, with residents doing their weekly shopping. That means real local food, regular stallholders and very reasonable prices.
Markets change from time to time: they shift a few streets, change their day or close for festive periods. The days below were reported in recent 2026 local guides. Treat them as a starting point and check a recent review or local social media post before you go.
JB night markets by day of the week
| Day | Night market | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | KSL Monday Night Market (Jalan Seladang) | Taman Abad, near KSL City Mall |
| Tuesday | Taman Tampoi Utama Night Market | Tampoi |
| Wednesday | Bukit Indah 2 Wednesday Night Market | Taman Bukit Indah 2 |
| Wednesday | Pasar Malam Taman Dahlia | Taman Dahlia |
| Thursday | Impian Emas Thursday Night Market | Taman Impian Emas, Skudai |
| Friday | Puteri Wangsa Friday Night Market | Taman Puteri Wangsa, Ulu Tiram |
| Saturday | Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA) Night Market | Skudai |
| Sunday | Permas Sunday Night Market | Bandar Baru Permas Jaya |
The markets in more detail
Monday: KSL Monday Night Market
Once known as the Century Garden market, this is the one most Singaporeans have heard of. Stalls line Jalan Seladang a few minutes’ walk from KSL City Mall, so it is easy to combine with an afternoon of budget shopping inside the mall. Look out for otak-otak, kuih, prawn fritters (cucur udang), salted egg snacks and Sarawak-style kolo mee. It is popular and busy, so expect slow traffic in the surrounding streets.
Wednesday: Bukit Indah 2
A favourite on the west side of JB, handy if you cross via the Tuas Second Link. It is a good place for turmeric fried chicken, curry chee cheong fun, roast duck and chocolate apam balik, followed by a fresh coconut. Taman Dahlia also runs a Wednesday market if you are staying on the eastern side of the city.
Thursday: Impian Emas
This Skudai market is known for a wide spread of snacks, including mochi, chicken chop and Nyonya kuih. There is little seating, so plan to graze as you walk or take food back to your hotel.
Friday: Puteri Wangsa
Smaller and further out in Ulu Tiram, but locals rate it for value. Expect Malay favourites such as mee goreng, ayam bakar and nasi lemak alongside Penang laksa.
Saturday: Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA)
The big weekend market in Skudai, with skewers, Penang laksa, fried carrot cake, rojak and soya bean drinks. It fills up quickly after dark, so arrive early.
Sunday: Permas Jaya
A lively Sunday-evening option on the eastern side of JB. Recent visitors mention oyster mee sua, candied hawthorn sticks and muah chee. Remember that Sunday evening is also the busiest time to head back to Singapore, so plan your return time carefully.
Beyond the weekly pasar malam
Pasar Karat
JB’s long-running city-centre night bazaar is better known for bargain clothes, accessories and odds and ends than for meals, though there are snack and drink stalls too. It usually trades from Tuesday to Sunday. Its location has shifted in recent years, so check the latest spot before you set off.
Johor Jaya Night Food Street
Not a weekly market but a strip of evening food stalls in Taman Johor Jaya, open most nights. It is the place for grilled stingray, sambal lala, chicken wings, oyster omelette, satay and bak kut teh, and a good fallback if you are in JB on a night when your preferred market is not on.
Must-eats at a JB night market
- Apam balik: a thick, folded pancake filled with peanuts, sugar and corn, or newer flavours like chocolate.
- Otak-otak: spiced fish paste grilled in leaves, a Johor favourite.
- Satay and skewers: grilled to order, often with peanut sauce.
- Chee cheong fun: soft rice rolls, often served with curry or sweet sauce.
- Ramly burger: the classic Malaysian street burger wrapped in egg.
- Kuih: colourful bite-sized cakes made with coconut, pandan and glutinous rice.
- Fresh fruit and drinks: cut fruit, sugarcane juice, coconut water and soya bean milk.
Three easy night market evenings
- Monday shopper: spend the afternoon inside KSL City Mall, have a foot massage nearby, then walk out to Jalan Seladang as the stalls light up.
- Second Link food run: cross via Tuas on a Wednesday, browse AEON Bukit Indah for groceries, and finish at the Bukit Indah 2 market for an early dinner.
- Weekend family outing: on Saturday, keep the children busy at a mall in Skudai during the day, then head to the TUTA market for skewers, laksa and fresh fruit before an evening ride home.
Practical tips
- Arrive early. Popular stalls can sell out within the first hour or two, and parking gets harder after dark.
- Carry small notes. Many stalls now accept QR payments, but cash in small ringgit notes is still the easiest way to pay.
- Bring a reusable bag and wet wipes. Seating is limited, and you will be eating with your hands.
- Dress for the weather. Markets are outdoors, so bring a small umbrella in the rainy season.
- Eat it there. Singapore has rules on bringing meat and some other foods back across the border. Enjoy cooked food in Johor, and check the Singapore Food Agency’s guidance before packing anything to take home.
- Plan the return. Evenings can be busy at the checkpoints, especially on Sundays and before public holidays.
Getting to JB’s night markets from Singapore
Most of these markets are in residential areas rather than the city centre, so they are not easy to reach by bus, and finding parking near a busy market is a challenge in itself. A private car turns it into a relaxed evening. With Luxway SGMY you are picked up anywhere in Singapore, stay in the car through immigration at both checkpoints, and are dropped close to the market entrance. Your driver can wait while you eat (waiting time on transfers is SGD 40 per hour), or you can book our Day Trip Service to combine an afternoon at the malls with the market in the evening. Our JB shopping mall guide helps you pick a mall near your chosen market, and our things to do in Johor Bahru list has more ideas for the day.
Plan your night market trip
Check fares on our JB rate card, read more on the Singapore to Johor Bahru private car page, then book online or Whatsapp us with the market and night you have in mind. There is no deposit, and you pay the driver on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which JB night market is best for first-timers?
The KSL Monday Night Market is the easiest start for Singaporeans because it is close to KSL City Mall, has a wide range of food and is easy to combine with shopping. If you are only free at the weekend, try the Saturday market at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah or Permas Jaya on Sunday.
What time do JB night markets start?
Most stalls set up from late afternoon and the markets are busiest after dark. Exact times vary by market and stall, so arrive early for the best choice of food.
Is there a night market in JB every day?
There is a pasar malam somewhere in JB on most nights of the week, each in a different neighbourhood. Johor Jaya Night Food Street and Pasar Karat are also open on most evenings.
Can I bring night market food back to Singapore?
Singapore has rules on importing meat and some other foods, even for personal use. It is simplest to enjoy cooked food in Johor and check the Singapore Food Agency’s website before bringing any food home.
Do night market stalls accept cards?
Most stalls prefer cash, and many now accept QR payments. Bring small ringgit notes; cards are rarely accepted at market stalls.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
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