“ This classic malay vibes restaurant offers a traditional Malay dining experience, with a focus on "dulang" style servings, where food is presented communally. The main highlight for this restaurant was their malay authentic flavors, particularly its "asam pedas tetel" and "masak lemak" dishes. The ambiance can best described as homely, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Patrons appreciate the generous portion sizes, often finding that set meals can easily feed more people than intended. One thing to take note is parking can be challenging due to its location but the quality of the food and the unique dining style make Dulang Lima a worthwhile visit for those wanting to experience local Johor flavors. ”

“ Laksa Johor = RM10.50 Ais Kosong = RM0.80 No Service Charge This Eatery look like a somewhat 1970s? Styled Malay Kampung Kopitiam. Its not Airconditioned but still feel Airy. The Background Music they play are some Malay Soft/Slow Rock. Staffs are Friendly and keep to themselves. Ais Kosong = RM0.80 This is basically just Plain Ice Water. Since I can't take any Sweetened Beverage and I didn't feel like drinking Kopi-O-Kosong again, I thought I'd just order this. Hahaha if there is anything I learnt about eating Laksa Johor, its that having a Cup of Beverage is an Important Requirement because how quickly Jelak it can make you feel. Laksa Johor = RM10.50 This is not my 1st Time Tasting Laksa Johor. If you have never tried this before, this is actually a Unique Type of Laksa that is Johor's Specialty. My first experience was at Mr Merah Cafe in Wadi Hana. The Belacan Chilli Condiment Served at a side of the Dish, this is Intensely Salty and a Sourish Tease. The Belacan-ness is Mild, Not Overly Strong and felt like just the right amount. The Spiciness doesn't hit you immediately, but slowly slowly intensifies on your Tongue. For people who cannot take Spicy Foods, this "Slowly Rising" Spicy Level can be Unbearable and I would describe it as "Make your Ear Itchy type of Spicy" Hahaha Intense. This is a Good Solid Belacan Chilli. The Laksa Johor itself is Beautifully Presented with Strips of Cucumber, Onions and Coriander piled up on top. Amount of Noodles feels Acceptable for the Price. There is No Protein because if you have eaten Laksa Johor, the Gravy itself IS the Protein. Unlike Mr Merah Cafe, the Amount of Gravy is given here is a Standard Amount. You can't customize the Amount of Gravy you want. It has a Noticeably Watery Texture in Comparison. It still has the Unmistakeable Taste of Mashed Sardines/Mackeral and I like this version because it doesn't feel too thick and thus much Less Jelak. I liked that the Cucumber and Onion Sliced occasionally shoots thru with a Fresh Veggie Crunch to further alleviate the Jelakness. Imagine eating Mee Rebus but with a More Watery More Sardine/Mackeral Based Type of Gravy that has a Hit of Sourness and some Veggie Crunch and you will get a Rough Idea how this Laksa Johor tastes like. Add on that Excellent Belacan Sambal for an Additional Earthy Sourish Spicy Kick. Having said that, despite it not as jelak as the one at Mr Merah, this Dish can still be Jelak. But Alot of Elements in this, such as the Less Thicker Consistency, the Presence of Sourness and all the Veggie Crunch really helped alot in reducing the Jelakness and made it much more enjoyable to eat. Conclusion and Closing Thoughts At RM10.50 (S$3.20) this is a Very Much More Affordable Laksa Johor compared to Mr Merah RM22.00 (S$6.80) although to be fair, the latter is more of a Modern Airconditioned Cafe. I personally prefer this version because I thought the Gravy wasn't too thick and felt less Jelak. Every Component was utilized very well in the Sole Attempt to reduce the Jelakness. That said, I do like Mr Merah's Version which allowed More Customizability of the Gravy and you can put as Much or as Little as you want instead of a Standard Set Amount like this. Laksa Johor is a Very Easily Jelak Dish especially if this is your 1st time trying it, so remember to order some sort of Beverage to wash it down if you need. What I am surprised is that this place doesn't have any Service Charge even though it looks so Nicely Renovated. Overall a Nice Friendly Chill Malay Eatery with a Very Nice Authentic 马来风味. If you are in Taman Perling and craving for some Malay Foods or if you've have never eaten Laksa Johor before, I can recommend this one if you care to give it a try. Thanks for Reading. Come join my Facebook Food Blog: "A Solo Singaporean's Guide to JB Foods (And More!)" to view the Full Review with Photos. ”

“ Very authentic, very delicious plus very affordable. All the dishes are nice n served hot. Tofu n tempei is a special mention, n the sauces n curry just so good. Hardworking staff also, even though short handed n crowded. I had a rm42 set for 2 pax that comes with 2 meat dishes n a salad. Very worth as quite a lot of meat. My first visit and I will want to come again soon. ”

“ 14/11/2024 First, I love the vibe and all the vintage touches inside this restaurant. When we visit, we usually go for their set menu, which I find to be really worth it. Just be careful with the sambal—it’s incredibly spicy! ↔ ”

“ The taste of the food is okay. Difficult to find for parking. Ambience is nice. ”