What To Do In Bukit Indah: 8 Best & Cheap Things To Do In Bukit Indah

Looking for a short getaway in JB but unsure where to go and what to do?

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With charm on its own, Bukit Indah in Johor Bahru is a popular destination frequented by both Malaysians and Singaporeans.

Though it may not look like much, the rows of shophouses in this quaint town offer more than it meets the eyes.

Find the best combination of food, fun, and rest – all that you are looking for in a perfect day’s getaway here!

Read on as we introduce to you what to do in Bukit Indah to make your trip fun and memorable!

Table of Contents
1. Kick Start Your Day with a Hearty Breakfast
2. Shop ‘til You Drop at Aeon Bukit Indah Shopping Centre
3. Unwind at Eminent Reflexology
4. Plan a Movie Spree at TGV Bukit Indah
5. Fill Your Tummy at Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant
6. Snack on Mouth Watering Pastries at Ming Ang Confectionery
7. Dine in At Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh (Bukit Indah)
8. End the Day at Restoran Kah Kah Loke Nusa Bestari (Bitter Gourd Soup)

What To Do In Bukit Indah: 8 Best Places To Visit

1. Kick Start Your Day with a Hearty Breakfast

Out of the many dim sum shops available in Bukit Indah, we recommend Ta Si Xi Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant or Tong Dim Sum Restaurant to begin your day with.

Enjoy the freshly steamed Hong Kong-style delicacies and pair your meal with a cup of Chinese tea to complete the experience.

Also read: 12 Best Dim Sum in Johor Bahru

Highlights: 

• Try out the local favorites such as pork Siew Mai, fried shrimp roll, and salted egg custard bun!
• Wait! Besides ordering from the menu, waitresses will bring trays of non-steamed dim sums to your table for you to choose from!

2. Shop ‘til You Drop at Aeon Bukit Indah Shopping Centre

Unsure of what to do in Bukit Indah?

Drop by Aeon Mall for some shopping!

Housing a wide number of familiar branded retail outlets, the mall offers much to see as you take shelter from the hot outdoors.

Highlights: 

• The mall’s strong brand portfolio allows customers to purchase anything at their convenience such as Aeon Hypermarket.
• Catch the latest movies released at TGV movie theatre.

3. Unwind at Eminent Reflexology

After a long day of shopping, your feet would be feeling sore and tired.

Drop by Eminent Reflexology for a Chinese-style massage session!

Located right across Aeon Bukit Indah, the professional masseuses will knead your tiredness away.

Also read: Top 13 Spa Massage In JB

Highlights: 

• Value for money packages is offered with various styles of massage at different time points to choose from.
• Enjoy the free buffet styled food and desserts available at the end of your massage.
• Customers also get to enjoy a free car wash while you are being pampered!

4. Plan a Movie Spree at TGV Bukit Indah

One of the things to do in Bukit Indah is to go for a movie spree!

An unusual activity for trips, the cheap movie tickets, and quirky seating halls available here adds a touch of fun and flair to the movie experience.

Highlights: 

• Try out the Beanieplex Hall where you would find cushy bean bag seats replacing the usual cinema seats!

5. Fill Your Tummy at Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant

What to do in Bukit Indah after all the fun and play you may ask, to eat of course!

Yi Jia Seafood Restaurant is one of the best seafood in JB.

Highlights: 

• Famous for their crab dishes, try out their otak-otak crab which is an authentic traditional Malaysian delicacy!
• The friendly ambiance and efficient service elevate the dining experience.
• Depending on availability, other seafood dishes to try are prawns, lobsters, clams, squid, and fish.
• Pick-up and send back to hotel services are provided by the restaurant.

6. Snack on Mouth Watering Pastries at Ming Ang Confectionery

Freshly baked and produced daily, this pastry shop in Bukit Indah has been preserving the old traditional taste of pastries for generations.

Ming Ang is famous for their Heong Piah (chestnut cookies) – a biscuit with chestnut paste filling and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Highlights:

• Try the Durian Hong Piah, a product created by the shop!
• Rather to stick with the norm, go with the mini bean paste bun, mini Tau Sar Piah, chicken floss puff, and Portuguese egg tarts.
• Non-pastry products such as their 3-in-1 white coffee, salted chicken seasoning, special crispy silver anchovy chili are available.

7. Dine in At Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh (Bukit Indah)

Widely love by many, Shun Fa Bak Kut Teh has mastered the balance of sweet and savory taste of the light herbal broth.

Also read: 7 Best Bak Kut Teh In JB

Highlights:

• Add on additional ingredients such as mushrooms, meatballs, bean curd skins, innards, and others to enhance the flavor of the soup!
• Check out their menu for other dishes such as pig trotters, sesame oil chicken, pork intestine soup, and many more.
• The shop itself is spacious, clean, and brightly lit which provides a comfortable dining experience for patrons.

8. End the Day at Restoran Kah Kah Loke Nusa Bestari (Bitter Gourd Soup)

Contemplating what to do in Bukit Indah before the day ends?

What better way to end the day but with a nice bowl of piping hot bitter gourd soup?

Knowing not many are fans of bitter gourd, a meal here might just change your mind.

Highlights:

• Every portion of the flavorful soup is packed with bitter gourd and a hearty supply of sliced lean pork!
• Make sure to order the salted egg fried fish pieces which go well with the soup!