Time flies and it has been 2 years since our final journey to Dubai earlier than COVID-19 upended everybody’s lives. Due to the resolute response of all Singaporeans (particularly within the medical entrance traces) and leaders, we’re lastly on our manner again to resuming normalcy as soon as once more! And that features one among Singaporean’s favorite actions – day journey to Johor Bahru!
Learn how to get to Johor Bahru within the shortest potential time
Referring to our personal recommendation on find out how to do a day journey to JB within the shortest potential time, we crossed the border on a Sunday morning once more. The strategy remains to be the identical. After church, we headed to Woodlands bus interchange and took bus 950 to cross the border…
We commenced our journey from Woodlands at 1030am and reached Metropolis Sq. Mall (Johor Bahru) at 1130am! There was nearly no queue on the Singapore aspect and a comparatively quick queue on the Malaysia aspect. The opposite cool factor about taking public transport is that there’s a devoted bus lane which helps guests to “skip” the lengthy queues that personal automobiles need to endure. Do observe that when you’ve cleared the Singapore customs, the bus lanes “merge” to deliver passengers throughout the Causeway. So there’s really no distinction if you happen to queue on the bus 170 or bus 950 lanes thereafter. Simply keep in mind to faucet in/out accordingly.
As all the time, after clearing the customs on the Malaysian aspect, it’s only a quick stroll over to Metropolis Sq. Mall. This time, we walked previous Komtar Mall (JBCC) and headed straight to Zenith Way of life Centre simply throughout the highway for our first (of many meals) at Guoma Steamboat Buffet!
Zenith Way of life Centre shares the identical constructing as Amari Johor Bahru (which we wrote extensively on) and it’s also dwelling to Hai Di Lao (a steamboat chain). Nevertheless, this time, we determined to provide Guoma Steamboat a attempt. Not solely is it fairly priced at 46.90RM ($15SGD), there’s no extra taxes (nett value) and it’s a buffet!
The value of 46.90RM consists of 2 soup selections, steamboat buffet, drinks, desserts and this time, we selected a transparent soup in addition to a mala soup base. Thereafter, we went to take a look at the the components out there at Guoma Steamboat Buffet Johor Bahru!
There have been ALOT of components to select from. Fish, prawns and meats out there at Guoma Steamboat Buffet. Kate loved her cheese tofu and Tom loved the pork collar meats. The lamb have been just a little gamey, so give {that a} miss. As Guoma Steamboat Buffet is from Taiwan, additionally they serve their well-known braised pork rice (Lu Rou Fan) – just a little on the salty aspect nevertheless it was nonetheless delish. There’s additionally a number of dessert choices out there similar to truffles, ice cream and soy bean desserts. Undoubtedly value-for-money to dine right here…
After all, at $15SGD, don’t count on Hai Di Lao requirements of meats and repair. To be sincere, the meats weren’t that tasty (apart from the pork collar) and the soup base have been quite bland. However if you happen to prepare dinner sufficient meats, prawns and seafood (all at $15SGD?!) the soup does turn into sweetened by all of the cooking in direction of the top of the meal. With espresso, desserts and even braised pork rice included, undoubtedly a value-for-money venue for a “pig-out” occasion.
Subsequent, on our agenda, SHOPPING!
As you’ll be able to see from the images, many outlets have resumed operations at Komtar and Metropolis Sq. procuring malls. Therefore, we have been in a position to do fairly alot of procuring such because the denim jacket that Kate purchased for 70RM (initially priced at 129.95RM) and underwear for Tom (54.95RM) from H&M; We Naked Bears merchandise (toilet hooks – 10RM, blanket – 39.90RM for film later within the night) and Marvel earphones (10RM) from Miniso in addition to a distant management (which didn’t work finally – 6.50RM). All that procuring “compelled” us to rejuvenate at SDS (Custard Danish – 3.60RM) in addition to Auntie Anne’s (pretzel at 4.90RM)…
This night, we additionally caught Dr Unusual 2 for 18RM (6SGD) however previous to that, we chilled at Miyakori Espresso (2 espresso for 27.90RM). A bit of costly however we had good cushion seats and the espresso high quality was undoubtedly good. Chilling with the proper associate and nice espresso undoubtedly makes for a implausible day!
We additionally had pop corn for Dr Unusual 2 (in case Kate fell asleep) however was probably not required as a result of the film had a reasonably easy and quick improvement – preserving viewers guessing/enthusiastic about what may occur subsequent. After all, understanding the gist of what occurred in WandaVision is unquestionably a pre-requisite if you happen to’re watching Dr Unusual 2.
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Completely loved the film and simply earlier than we headed again, we have been additionally purchased some swiss rolls at 3 for 39RM. The standard is actually not too unhealthy. Even after the film ended at 930pm, the store was nonetheless open…
On the best way again, the queue was lengthy. So it’s nonetheless beneficial to return at about 3pm (which we’ll contact on in our subsequent publish) the place the queue was nearly non-existent! Nonetheless, for a day journey to JB, the general travelling time was about 1 hour every manner – which isn’t too unhealthy. Having the ability to journey, 2 years after COVID struck, was certainly surreal.
Protected travels to you who’re planning on abroad journeys within the coming months! Get pleasure from!
