老洲海鲜粥 — Restaurant in Johor

The noodle bowl was massive (gimmick), but the taste was unremarkable and average, offering nothing special or exciting. The flavors were bland and lacked depth (felt nothing but msg), leaving nothing much to be desired in terms of dining and tasting.

The environment, however, stood out as the most disappointing aspect. Cramped and chaotic seating arrangements made the dining experience uncomfortable, and the overall atmosphere was messy and unsettlingly. The restaurant seemed poorly organized, creating an uncomfortable vibe for diners. To make matters worse, the toilets were dirty, old and inadequately maintained, further detracting from the experience. It absolutely a typical tourist trap, designed solely to exploit visitors without delivering quality service or a pleasant environment.

Adding to the frustration, the entire operation appeared to be managed by foreign workers who seemed untrained in hospitality. The cashier, in particular, was notably unfriendly, exuding a lack of professionalism and courtesy. Such behavior only highlighted the restaurant’s disregard for providing a welcoming atmosphere to its patrons.

As if these issues weren’t enough, the restaurant does not accept credit card payments, which is not only inconvenient but also baffling in this day and age. For a restaurant situated in a tourist-heavy area, this lack of payment options is a glaring oversight.

All in all, the visit was thoroughly disappointing. From the average food to the chaotic environment and lack of basic amenities, this restaurant is one I will forever be banned in the future. In fact, the entire area fails to inspire a return visit.

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[Restaurant Name] - A Lively Spot with Mostly Fantastic Food

Ratings:

• Food: 4/5 (Excellent steamed clams, squid, and water spinach; fish soup was good but lacked fish meat)

• Service: 5/5 (Efficient and friendly)

• Atmosphere: 5/5 (Lively, welcoming, and relaxed)

This bustling restaurant provides a lively and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for a casual meal. The simple yet charming decor, featuring red accents and Chinese-inspired artwork, contributes to the relaxed ambience. Donkey and I enjoyed a mostly fantastic meal. The steamed clams were perfectly cooked and flavorful, the deep-fried squid tentacles were incredibly crispy and delicious with the spicy chili dip, and the stir-fried water spinach offered a refreshing contrast. The fish soup was light and flavorful, although the fish itself had a relatively small amount of meat and quite a few bones—this was the only negative aspect of our meal. We paired our meal with Heineken beer, complementing the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. We noted that all the food was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was efficient and friendly, enhancing the overall...

It's really difficult to find this place. The name is changed!!! It's called Woon Yin. Hence u won't find Lao Zhou on any of the signboard there. Was told there was a fight between the brothers so they spilt. They're actually sitting across each other. One is this, the other is in ksl mall. U can see them directly.

Now about the food. I ordered bamboo clams (rm58 for 2pcs) and grouper + pork ball mee hoon soup (rm 11 for 1 person). Broth wise is decent. I can drink the whole bowl but won't say wow. I'm used to eating Quan Xiang (Bt Timah, Singapore). Comparatively speaking, there's a certain fragrance Quan Xiang's soup has and the fish is silky soft. Woon Yin's fish isn't fresh. It's slightly tough and old. I would not recommend this. It was supposed to be their signature, the cause of brother rivalry but I was disappointed.

Bamboo clams are sweet. Fragrant eaten with fried garlic. I love this.

Ma Tang, the brother rivalry stall opposite Woon Yin, has 4 tables with customers while I was the only person...