MY · Johor · 2.00°N 103.07°E

yong peng

Small Johor highway town known for its fish balls and slow kopitiam mornings.

Best time
Any time of year. Come in the morning, when the kopitiams are at their busiest.
How long
A few hours
Getting there
About 2.5 hours' drive from KL or about 1.5 hours from JB on the North–South Expressway; take the Yong Peng exit.
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MY · Johoryong peng2.00°N 103.07°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Small Johor highway town known for its fish balls and slow kopitiam mornings.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingYong PengMY, Johor
KLyong peng
≈ 199 km from KL, as the crow flies
Jalan raya utama bandar Yong Peng. Perhatikan aerial televisyen yang melebihi 20 kaki yang merupakan ciri utama rumah-rumah di bandar ini.

Photo: Syarikat Pemunggahan Rencana at Malay Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Yong Peng is a small town in Batu Pahat district, right by the North–South Expressway. It's a classic makan stop on the drive between KL and JB, best known for its springy fish balls.

Makan

  1. Fish ball noodlesThe town's signature: bouncy fish balls with noodles, dry with chilli or in a clear soup.Map ↗
  2. Kopitiam breakfastKaya toast, soft-boiled eggs and kopi at the old coffee shops.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The town centreA few blocks of shophouses and kopitiams, easy to walk after breakfast.Map ↗
  2. Ayer HitamThe pottery town is about 15 minutes away, with roadside shops full of clay pots and ceramics.Map ↗
  3. Batu PahatA bigger town about 30 minutes west, for more makan and a wander.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Many stalls sell out or close by early afternoon, so don't leave it too late.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.