ATAP-OD • Yong Peng — Restaurant in Johor

My first time here was very memorable, and that's why I could not forget how authentic the food here. It was a very long night the previous day, and the very next morning we had to rush to Labis where my friend stopped here for breakfast (they starts at 7am) while on the way.

They used to operate from a rundown shack hence the name (Atap OD).. cantonese translate into rumah atap. This is one gem in Yong Peng that the locals patronise - as this place serves authentic Foo Chow foods where people eat on day-to-day basis. For the uninitiated, Yong Peng is predominantly Foo Chow community.

I brought along as associates here and they loved it a lot. In fact one of them had come here years ago but had forgotten the name and location, and he thanked me for bringing back the memory again.

◾Foo chow loh mee - I've tasted many loh mee in PJ, KL or even the famous Ulu Yam but nothing come close to this. When it was served, you could see the thick gooey and almost black sauce covering the bowl... And underneath it was the perfectly braised noodle packed with robust flavour which was sourish, savoury, sweet and umami. The smell of black vinegar and the prawn stock was prominent as I rolled the noodle with chopstick. This is stark difference with the normal loh mee that I had in Ulu Yam. That is because they add the vinegar while cooking, resulting in the vinegar being absorbed fully by the noodle and sauce. I am normally not a fan of vinegar but I found myself liking this. ◾Dry style fried Foo chow mee - could taste the wok hei although could be better, but good nonetheless as it has the similar flavour of the famous fried noodle back in my hometown. And the chilly sauce complimented the noodle perfectly. ◾Deep fried wantan - perfect snack while waiting for your noodle. Freshly fried on the spot and best consumed piping hot. ◾Fried fish cake - another must order dish as the texture was good, while the flavour shone. ◾Otak-otak - I could taste the chunky fish meat in the delicious Otak-otak. One of those that I could never get enough of... Comparable to those I had in Muar honestly. Please order this... Be careful when they serve as the plate will be very hot.

Atap OD is definitely the good place to enjoy delicious and yummy foo chow noodle in a small town setting. It's pretty basic, not in anyway retro or nostalgic but the food...

We typically kickstart our mornings at ATAP-OD, savoring a delicious breakfast before embarking on our adventures. Our usual choice is the bee hoon dish, complete with fishcake and egg. Today, my friend Donkey and I, along with our group of friends, are on our way to Genting. Upon our arrival at 9:30, we were taken aback to discover that ATAP-OD had switched from serving the usual bee hoon to zi char. We selected this eatery due to its convenient location along our travel route, just a short detour before reaching the North-South Highway. One observation I have is that the coffee served here differs from the typical Singaporean style, which might not appeal to those unaccustomed to it. Nonetheless, the cuisine here is outstanding and budget-friendly, offering great...

We always start our mornings at ATAP-OD, enjoying a hearty breakfast before setting off on our trips. The usual fare includes bee hoon with ingredients like fishcake and egg. Today, Kitty, my group of friends, and I are en route to Genting. Arriving at 9:30, we were surprised to find that ATAP-OD had transitioned from serving the economical bee hoon to offering zi char instead. The reason we chose this place is that it's along the route we are traveling, just a slight detour before hitting the North-South Highway. The only comment I have is that the coffee here is not the typical Singaporean type, which may not suit those who are not used to it. However, the food here is exceptional and economical, making it...