Oven & Fried Chicken — Restaurant in Iskandar Puteri

We came to this establishment on a Sunday evening at about 7pm. There was a small crowd. Food was extremely slow and other tables were served their OFC before mine. When I ask lady boss for my order she had to walk over to the kitchen staff to highlight our table was fuming mad as food arrival was slow. She asked if we ordered chicken and if so they would need a longer time to bring our food to the table. What a joke, we ordered kimchi fried rice, Jampong noodles and Jajangmyeon too - I don't see them arriving. What is worst other tables who came in later have already got their food (chix) first. Whilst we were waiting for our food, man boss tried to take away our baby chair for other tables. I had to notify him I have 2 kids here ya. He replied saying he thought I was done with our meal. What a joke as well. He was walking around actively and observing the restaurant and he didn't notice our food didn't arrive after a long wait. He was going around talking to customers and probably introducing his restaurant's food but he didn't notice customers' annoyed face - they would like to have their privacy 😅 There were a lot of waiters around, who will warmly greet you when you enter the restaurant. It wasn't a good experience for me at all despite having 2 bosses supervising the restaurant with a lot of waiters. The only consolation is their delicious oven fried chix. Though not authentic, their Jampong and Jajangmyeon were curated more for msian taste buds. It was nevertheless yummy. When I see the complimentary side dish - pickled radish - I almost want to cry. Portion was small and seemed to be further cut into tiny pieces. Are you trying to save cost? Not that we are here for complimentary radish but it was so pathetic that you might as well...

We are always on the look out for good Korean chicken, fried or oven-baked. We had the Sampler Plate and both the crispy and yangneom flavours suit our palates.

The personal-sized sundubu-jiggae was delicious - the price tag means a few clams and small prawns were added. It came with 3 very small servings of banchan - small pieces of cabbage kimchi, bean sprouts and yellow pickled radish in baby cubes. (I actually counted them: 5-cm pieces kimchi × 8, 12 beansprouts, 2-cm cubed radish × 12) They went well with the stew, but be forewarned not to enjoy them too much - it is not refillable.

Due to the small portions, we ordered another half yangneom chicken. There were 2 other tables, couples at each, who came in after our initial order was served. This time though, we had to wait 20 min before we asked for the status of order. It then came after another 10 min. A bit too long on a lazy afternoon...imagine the wait if all the 20-odd tables in the eatery are filled.

We had lunch, just 2 adults, and the price came up to RM112+. This means they have set a dine-in restaurant pricing, but without the full menu or service. Suffice to say, it won't be our port-of-call when we come...

Oven Fried Chicken in Eco Botanic, Johor Bahru, is a must-visit spot in JB's trendiest neighborhood. We tried both the soy sauce and yangneom flavor fried chicken, as well as the kimchi pancake, and were thoroughly impressed.

The soy sauce fried chicken was perfectly crispy and had a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, complemented by a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The yangneom flavor offered a spicy kick that was both satisfying and addictive. Both varieties were juicy and cooked to perfection, making each bite a delight.

The kimchi pancake was another highlight, with its crispy edges and flavorful, tangy interior. It was a great accompaniment to the fried chicken, adding a refreshing contrast to the rich and savory flavors.

Overall, Oven Fried Chicken in Eco Botanic offers delicious, high-quality food in a vibrant and trendy setting. It's a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy some of the best fried chicken in...