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Late Dining in Johor Bahru: 5 Restaurants and Their Hours

Guide · Published 20 October 2026

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Finding a meal late in the evening in Johor Bahru starts with knowing when the kitchen closes. JIBRIL Johor Bahru in Larkin lists hours running to midnight, opening daily from 12:00pm to 12:00am with last order at 11:30pm. The others list earlier closing times, so they suit an evening or daytime meal rather than supper. Kuroma Buffet & Dining runs 5:30pm to 10:00pm every day. Chez Papa opens 5:00pm to 10:00pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Each entry gives stated hours, address and booking details so you can plan around them.

1. Kuroma Buffet & Dining

Fresh seafood display with mussels, fish, octopus, and prawns arranged on ice
Photo: Kuroma Buffet & Dining

Kuroma Buffet & Dining is a Japanese buffet at TD Central, Jalan Sagu 21, Taman Daya. It opens Monday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm, so it suits dinner rather than a late supper. Listed dishes include sushi and sashimi, teppanyaki, oysters imported from Japan and Canada, and salmon from Norway. Reservations are highly recommended on 019-773 0754, and the dress code is smart casual.

CuisineJapanese
Signature dishesPremium sushi and sashimi
How to bookReservations are highly recommended
  • Address: TD Central, 3, Jalan Sagu 21, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
  • Hours: Monday to Sunday 5:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Phone: 019-773 0754
  • Website: kuroma.com.my

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2. JIBRIL Johor Bahru

Glazed chicken pieces with basil garnish and white dipping sauce on a plate
Photo: JIBRIL Johor Bahru

JIBRIL Johor Bahru is at Jalan Geroda 2/1, Pusat Perdagangan Larkin, Larkin Jaya. It opens daily from 12:00pm to 12:00am, with last order at 11:30pm, making it an option for supper. Listed dishes include salted egg butter chicken and deep-fried chicken thigh pieces coated in percik sauce. Prices are in ringgit, and a 10% service charge and 6% SST are added to the bill. JIBRIL first opened in SS15 Subang Jaya in 2015.

Price rangeAll prices are in Ringgit Malaysia and are for dine-in, before tax and service. A 10% service charge and 6% service tax (SST) are added to your bill.
Signature dishesSalted Egg Butter Chicken
  • Address: No. 51, 51-01 & 51-02, Jalan Geroda 2/1, Pusat Perdagangan Larkin, Larkin Jaya, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor
  • Hours: Open daily, 12:00pm – 12:00am, last order 11:30pm
  • Phone: 012-743 0350 (from Google)
  • Website: jibrilgroup.com

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3. SAMA Restaurant & Café Dining

Three plated Malaysian curry dishes with rice, garnishes, and flowers on a white dining table with place settings.
Photo: SAMA Restaurant & Café Dining

SAMA Restaurant & Café Dining serves modern Asian-inspired cuisines at 36 Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies. It opens Wednesday to Monday, 11am to 9pm, with last order at 8:30pm, so plan for an early dinner rather than supper. Bookings are by WhatsApp on +6011 5447 1009. In-house private events can accommodate up to 80 guests. It opened in 2022.

CuisineModern Asian-inspired cuisines
How to bookWhatsApp
  • Address: No 36, Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Hours: Wednesday - Monday, 11 AM - 9 PM (last order at 8:30 PM)
  • Phone: +6011 5447 1009
  • Website: samarestaurantcafe.com

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4. Chez Papa • French Bistro & Wine Bar

Assorted French breads and a bowl of soup arranged on weathered wood table
Photo: Chez Papa • French Bistro & Wine Bar

Chez Papa • French Bistro & Wine Bar serves French bistro cuisine at 38 Jalan Jaya, Taman Maju Jaya. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, so it is an evening option rather than a midnight one. Reservations are taken by phone on +6019-750 4988. It opened in 1999.

CuisineFrench bistro cuisine
How to bookPhone reservation
  • Address: 38, Jalan Jaya, Taman Maju Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone: +6019-750 4988
  • Website: chezpapa.com.my

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5. Restoran Hua Mui JB

Spiced noodle soup with fried chicken skin, egg, and fried dough sticks on patterned plates
Photo: Restoran Hua Mui JB

Restoran Hua Mui JB is a Hainanese restaurant at No. 131 Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru. Its stated hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, with last order at 4:50pm, so it is a daytime stop and not a supper venue. Its halal status is listed as 'Halal In Progress'. It opened in 1946.

CuisineHainanese
Halal statusHalal In Progress
  • Address: No. 131, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
  • Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Last Order 4:50pm)
  • Phone: 07-224 7364 (from Google)
  • Website: huamui.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of these Johor Bahru restaurants is open until midnight?

JIBRIL Johor Bahru in Larkin opens daily until 12:00am, with last order at 11:30pm.

What time does Kuroma Buffet & Dining close?

Kuroma Buffet & Dining opens Monday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Reservations are highly recommended.

Are any of these restaurants halal?

Restoran Hua Mui JB lists its halal status as 'Halal In Progress'. For any other venue, check halal status directly with the restaurant before visiting.

Which days are SAMA and Chez Papa open?

SAMA Restaurant & Café Dining opens Wednesday to Monday. Chez Papa opens Tuesday to Sunday.

How we chose these businesses

We ranked every business in our restoran listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction

Facts last checked against each business's website on 18 October 2026.

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