There is no better way to feel the pulse of Johor Bahru than to wander a pasar malam as the sun goes down. The night markets here run on a weekly rhythm, popping up in a different neighbourhood almost every evening, and each one comes with its own crowd, its own bargains, and its own line of hawker stalls sending steam into the warm night air. From the legendary flea market in the city centre to the family-run weekly markets that fill the suburbs, this is where locals actually shop, eat, and catch up with their neighbours.
We did the legwork so you can plan your evening properly. Every market on this list holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher, pulled from real visitor reviews, and we have ranked them by how many people have reviewed each one, so the busiest, best-loved spots sit at the top. Whether you are hunting for street food, cheap kitchenware, phone accessories, or just a good stroll, here are the 10 best night markets in Johor Bahru to build your week around.
What Should You Expect at a Johor Bahru Pasar Malam?
A JB pasar malam is a moving feast. Most run one evening a week on a fixed street, opening in the late afternoon and winding down by nine or ten at night. You will find rows of food stalls first, everything from apam balik and Ramly burgers to fresh sugarcane juice and grilled satay, followed by traders selling clothes, phone cases, toys, fresh produce, and household bits at prices you can haggle. Bring small cash, wear comfortable shoes, and come with an empty stomach.
Which Night Is Best for Market Hopping in JB?
There is a market for almost every night of the week, so it pays to plan around the day. Tuesday brings Tampoi Utama and Johor Jaya to life, Wednesday belongs to Bukit Indah and Skudai Baru, Friday is Taman Universiti’s big night, and the weekends split between TUTA on Saturday and the Skudai and Permas markets on Sunday. The city-centre Pasar Karat, meanwhile, runs most evenings if you just want a reliable option. We have flagged each market’s day below so you can match it to your schedule.
Table of Contents
- 1. Pasar Karat • Bazar JB
- 2. Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA) Saturday Night Market
- 3. Taman Universiti Night Market (Friday)
- 4. Bukit Indah Wednesday Night Market
- 5. Taman Desa Jaya Night Market
- 6. Taman Skudai Baru Night Market
- 7. Permas Sunday Night Market
- 8. Taman Sri Skudai Night Market (Sunday)
- 9. Taman Tampoi Utama Night Market (Tuesday)
- 10. Johor Jaya Night Market (Tuesday)
1. Pasar Karat • Bazar JB
The grandfather of them all, Pasar Karat on Jalan Segget is the night market most Johoreans think of first. It is a proper flea market at heart, where sellers spread out secondhand watches, vintage coins, old phones, tools, and curios you never knew you wanted, all mixed in with clothing racks and street food. The crowd is a lively blend of bargain hunters, tourists from across the Causeway, and regulars who come purely for the atmosphere. Haggling is expected and half the fun, so do not accept the first price. It runs late into the night, making it the go-to when a craving strikes after dark and everything else has closed.
Operating Hours: Tuesday & Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 pm – 2:00 am (Closed Monday & Wednesday)
Address: 26, 20, Jalan Segget, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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2. Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA) Saturday Night Market
One of the largest and most famous weekly pasar malam in the whole state, the TUTA Saturday market draws shoppers from across the district. It stretches down Jalan Perkasa 5 with what feels like an endless run of stalls, so give yourself a couple of hours to walk the full length. The food selection is the real draw, with everything from Thai-style grilled seafood and fried snacks to fresh fruit and traditional kuih. Beyond the eats, you will find clothes, accessories, toys, and household goods at prices built for families. It gets packed, so go early if you want first pick and a bit of breathing room.
Operating Hours: Saturday, 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Address: Jln Perkasa 5, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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3. Taman Universiti Night Market (Friday)
Out in Skudai, the Friday market along Jalan Kemuliaan is a student and family favourite, kept busy by the nearby university crowd. It has a friendly, unhurried feel, with a strong line-up of affordable street food that makes it a great spot to graze your way through dinner. Look out for the fresh juices, grilled meats, and local desserts that regulars swear by. Alongside the food you will find the usual mix of budget fashion, phone accessories, and daily essentials. Parking can get tight when it is busy, so arrive a little early and be ready to walk. It is an easy, low-key way to kick off the weekend.
Operating Hours: Friday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Jalan Kemuliaan, Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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4. Bukit Indah Wednesday Night Market
The midweek highlight for the Bukit Indah and Nusa Bestari neighbourhoods, this Wednesday market is a well-run, clean pasar malam that suits families with young kids. It sits within easy reach of the Aeon mall area, so you can pair a market stroll with a bit of proper shopping if the weather turns. The food stalls cover the crowd-pleasers, with fried snacks, roast items, drinks, and fruit all well represented, and the produce here is popular with home cooks stocking up for the week. It is compact enough to cover comfortably in an hour, which makes it a solid choice for a relaxed midweek outing rather than a marathon.
Operating Hours: Wednesday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: 47, Jalan Indah 22/2, Taman Bukit Indah 2, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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5. Taman Desa Jaya Night Market
A long-standing neighbourhood market serving the busy Taman Desa Jaya and Kepong areas, this pasar malam has the well-worn, everybody-knows-everybody feel of a market that has been part of local life for years. It leans heavily towards food and fresh groceries, so it is a favourite with residents who come to buy vegetables, fish, and fruit for the week while grabbing dinner on the way home. The hawker stalls turn out reliable local classics without any fuss or inflated prices. It is not the flashiest market on this list, but it is one of the most genuinely local, and that authenticity is exactly why regulars keep coming back.
Operating Hours: Evening market; the market day and times vary, so check the Google listing before you go
Address: 40, 38, Jalan Lembah 1, Taman Desa Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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6. Taman Skudai Baru Night Market
Running along Jalan Hang Tuah, the Skudai Baru pasar malam is a dependable midweek option for the Skudai side of town. It has a good balance of food and goods, so you can sort out dinner and pick up a few household bits in the same trip. Regulars point to the grilled and fried snacks as the highlight, and the drinks stalls do brisk business keeping everyone cool. The layout is straightforward and easy to navigate, which makes it welcoming if you are new to the area or bringing older relatives along. Prices stay friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and it rarely feels overwhelming even when the after-work crowd rolls in.
Operating Hours: Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Jalan Hang Tuah, Taman Skudai Baru, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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7. Permas Sunday Night Market
Over on the Permas Jaya side, this Sunday market is the weekend anchor for residents of the township and the neighbouring Masai area. It has a comfortable community feel, with families making it part of their Sunday evening routine before the week begins again. The food line-up is strong, covering local hawker staples, grilled snacks, and sweet treats that keep the kids happy, while the goods stalls handle everything from clothing to phone accessories. Because it draws a loyal local crowd rather than tourists, prices tend to be fair and the pace stays easygoing. It is a lovely, low-pressure way to round off the weekend without straying far from home.
Operating Hours: Sunday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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8. Taman Sri Skudai Night Market (Sunday)
The Sunday market at Taman Sri Skudai runs later than most, staying open towards ten at night, which makes it a great option if you prefer a slower start to your evening. It serves the Skudai residential belt with a solid spread of food and everyday goods, and the extended hours mean you can turn up after dinner and still catch it in full swing. Expect the usual pasar malam favourites, plenty of fresh fruit, and a friendly local crowd. It suits anyone who finds the earlier markets too rushed, giving you room to browse at a leisurely pace. A dependable Sunday-night fixture that quietly does everything right.
Operating Hours: Sunday, 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Address: Jalan Emas Putih 1, Taman Sri Skudai, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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9. Taman Tampoi Utama Night Market (Tuesday)
The best-rated market on this list, the Tuesday pasar malam at Taman Tampoi Utama has earned a loyal following for its quality and its friendly, community atmosphere. It is the kind of market where the same regulars turn up week after week because the food is genuinely good and the traders are welcoming. Grilled snacks, fresh drinks, and local sweets are the stars, and the produce stalls are popular with home cooks. It sits conveniently for the Tampoi and Kempas neighbourhoods, making it an easy midweek stop after work. Compact, well-liked, and consistently praised, it proves that a smaller market can outshine the giants when it gets the basics right.
Operating Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Jalan Sri Perkasa 1/1, Taman Tampoi Utama, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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10. Johor Jaya Night Market (Tuesday)
Rounding out the list, the Tuesday market on Jalan Dedap serves the sprawling Taman Johor Jaya township on the eastern side of the city. It keeps later hours than many midweek markets, staying open towards ten, so there is no rush to get there straight after work. Johor Jaya is famous for its food scene, and the pasar malam lives up to that reputation with a generous spread of hawker stalls turning out local favourites at wallet-friendly prices. Alongside the eats you will find clothing, accessories, and daily essentials for the neighbourhood crowd. It is an easy, unpretentious market that gives the east side its own reliable midweek night out.
Operating Hours: Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Address: Jalan Dedap 14, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Tel: Not listed
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Johor Bahru’s night markets give you a different flavour of the city every evening of the week, and the right pick really comes down to the night you are free and the mood you are in. For sheer atmosphere and late-night browsing, nothing beats the city-centre buzz of Pasar Karat. For a proper family outing with endless food, TUTA on Saturday and the Sunday markets in Skudai and Permas are hard to beat. And if you want something quieter and closer to home, the neighbourhood markets in Tampoi Utama, Bukit Indah, and Johor Jaya deliver the goods without the crowds.
Market days and hours can shift, especially around public holidays and the fasting month, so it is always worth a quick check on Google before you set off. Bring small cash, come hungry, and make a weeknight of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most famous night market in Johor Bahru?
Pasar Karat on Jalan Segget in the city centre is the most well-known, drawing the biggest crowds and the most reviews. It is a flea-market-style pasar malam with secondhand finds, street food, and a lively late-night atmosphere, and it runs most evenings rather than just one night a week, which makes it the easiest to plan around.
What days are the pasar malam open in Johor Bahru?
There is a market almost every night. Tampoi Utama and Johor Jaya run on Tuesday, Bukit Indah and Skudai Baru on Wednesday, Taman Universiti on Friday, TUTA on Saturday, and Permas and Sri Skudai on Sunday. Pasar Karat in the city centre opens most evenings. Days can change on public holidays, so check Google before heading out.
What food should I try at a Johor Bahru night market?
Go for the local hawker classics: Ramly burgers, apam balik, grilled satay, fried snacks, and fresh sugarcane or fruit juices. Many stalls also sell traditional kuih and Malay-style grilled seafood. Prices are low, portions are generous, and grazing across several stalls is the best way to enjoy a pasar malam dinner.
Are night markets in JB cash only?
Most stalls still prefer cash, so bring plenty of small notes and coins. A growing number of traders now accept e-wallet payments like Touch ‘n Go and DuitNow QR, but coverage is patchy from stall to stall, so cash remains the safest bet for a smooth evening.
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