Ramadan is a time of celebration and giving. It is a time when Muslims come together to break their fast and spend time with family and friends. If you are looking for some great places to celebrate Ramadan in Johor Bahru, check out our list of the 5 Best Ramadan Bazaars and Eateries in Johor Bahru!
1. S’MART Pandan Bazaar Ramadan
The S’MART Pandan bazaar ramadan in JB is the largest and most energetic market in Johor Bahru, and it is set to be a much bigger occasion than usual this year with over 200 food stalls on offer.
The list includes Nasi Arab, Ikan Bakar, Satay, Roti John, Nasi Kerabu, Apam Balik, a slew of kuihs, and much more.
Apart from the meals, S’Mart Pandan’s Ramadan bazaar also features stalls selling clothing and accessories to assist you choose your finest Raya outfit. Baju kurung , kebaya, baju Melayu, and even children’s clothing are available for purchase. Eat while you shop!
Key Differentiators:
Over 200 outlets
Eat and shop
Mouth-watering street food
2. Tebrau Food Truck Park
Are you tired of eating in restaurants all the time? Change things up with an interesting al fresco dining concept – a food truck park in Tebrau, located on Desa Tebrau. This food truck park has over 10 food trucks selling everything from snacks to hearty meals.
A hot plate of nasi goreng udang, served with a fiery sambal on the side, or a hearty bowl of mee bakso are two delicious ways to warm up.
The D’Papas’ burger, Leleh, is a juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese and chili sauces oozing out of the burger. For sweets, try the Milo shaved ice dessert from Manggai, which includes a Kinder Bueno stick.
Key Differentiators:
Al fresco dining concept
Over 10 food trucks selling
An assortment of snacks and satisfying meals
3. The J Seri Alam
Make your way to The J at Seri Alam, a modern container-themed food court in Johor. Tuck into a wide range of cuisines, from Western cuisine to the traditional Asian foods, at this 16 restaurant complex under one roof.
Savor the Nasi Kandar from Selera Kampung or enjoy the Naan with mozzarella cheese from Naseeb Capati. Fresh seafood is available at Shell’AllOut for those who adore it.
Bakso Beranak is a delicious meal that includes bite-size bakso and eggs stuffed in a large meatball. During dinner, this outdoor dining experience also shows movies, so you can enjoy your supper while watching the newest dramas.
Key Differentiators:
New container themed-food court
16 different eateries under the same roof
Alfresco dining experience
4. Taman Suria Johor Bahru
The Bazaar Ramadan experience is a sensory delight with the excitement of belonging. Taman Suria bazaar Ramadan has multiple food stalls, including ayam golek – chicken marinated in traditional spices and grilled over charcoal fire.
Highlights include kambing golek, grilled fish and snapper dishes, murtabak sandwiches, and a variety of other foods. There are also some stalls selling nasi lemak rice cakes, as well as cookies such as putu bambu – rice flour stuffed with palm sugar and steamed in bamboo.
If you want to sample Malaysia’s rich street food culture, there is no better location than the yearly Ramadan bazaar.
Key Differentiators:
Traditional Malay and Halal dishes at the same place
Flavors of the delicious food
Feeling the spirit of the community
5. Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
This year, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort is bringing back a blast from the past, when you can relive cherished memories of your mother’s home-cooked meals during Ramadan.
Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort offers a delicious assortment of more than 100 dishes with a nostalgic flavor. Make sure to bring a hungry stomach!
Key Differentiators:
Experience fond memories of mum’s home-cooked food
Spacious and safe open-air dining environment
Ramadan buffet entails a delectable spread of more than 100 dishes featuring a nostalgic groove
Ramadan Bazaar and Eatery Johor Bahru
Ramadan Bazaar and Eatery Johor Bahru is the perfect place to enjoy delicious traditional Malay and Halal dishes. With a wide variety of food options available, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this bazaar. The festive atmosphere makes it the perfect destination for those looking to celebrate Ramadan in style.
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Feel like going on a café hopping adventure in your Malacca trip?
We’ve made you a list of the best cafes in Jonker Street!
The cafés below come with different unique themes and concepts ranging from rustic theme, western style, tropical rainforest to a contemporary cafe.
When the weather is extremely hot, they help you to stay cool and provide you with a resting spot.
With wide array of coffees and desserts offered, there must be one that could satisfy your afternoon tea cravings and coffee needs.
Check out these cafes in Malacca and take nice pictures to upload it on Instagram!
11 Best Cafes In Jonker Street
1. The Baboon House
The Baboon House is a charming café that boasts “Nature Feel”. The tranquil environment of the café shows a huge contrast to the lively Jonker Street outside.
Despite the laidback atmosphere, the café impresses customers with their delicious gourmet burgers and ground coffee.
The burgers come with homemade beef, chicken and pork and the portions are always bigger than other burger joints. Baboon Beef Burger and Oriental Chicken Burger are the most ordered burgers here.
Here, all coffee and hot tea comes with Danish cookies as sweet treat. Their creamy Vietnamese coffee is the must try.
While waiting for the food, customers can enjoy some quite moments by browsing magazines, reading book or inspecting delicate crafts on walls. They can play around with the owner’s cat and dog at the main entrance too.
Location: 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Bukit China, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-283 1635 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
2. Calanthe Art Cafe
If you are a coffee lover, Calanthe Art Café is definitely the perfect place for you. It stands as the pioneering and the only café in Malacca that serves all kinds of Malaysia’s 13 States Coffee.
Apart from that, the café even offers one-of-a-kind blend coffees like green tea coffee and the “Jealousy”, a thick espresso with mint syrup.
For non-coffee drinkers, they have ice-blended beverages such as Pink Lady and Cendol Ice Blenz. Variety of smoothies, soda mixes, milk shakes and teas are offered too. If you prefer alcoholic drinks, we recommend you the Bailey cocktail.
Alongside drinks, Calanthe experts in serving local food. They serve their own version of laksa and nasi lemak which are both flavourful and tasty.
After the meal, you can order their brownie with ice-cream or caramel slice as desserts. Both are the signature desserts here.
Location: 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-292 2960 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00am Facebook
3. The Daily Fix Cafe
The Daily Fix Café, which was once an old shophouse, had undergone renovation to offer customers a cosy environment in rustic feel. It is quite popular among teenagers because they like to upload their surroundings here on Instagram.
The café specialises in serving pancakes with different flavours. One of the highlights is their Local Pandan Pancake that comes with 5 pieces stuffed with sugar. Other desserts like brownies and cakes are offered too.
If you like to eat spaghetti, their Smoked Duck Aglio Olio is so well-cooked and the chilli and garlic seasoning are added to the perfect amount. The duck meat is not too fatty and you can change it with Char Siew as well.
If you love taking photographs, head to the indoor courtyard at the back for more scenic spots.
Location: 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-283 4858 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 11:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am – 11:30pm Facebook
4. Rainforest Coffee Bean
Surrounded by ancient antique and furniture, Rainforest Coffee Bean creates a nostalgic ambience for us to enjoy their homemade coffee.
While walking in, you will first be greeted by their on-site shop that sells freshly grounded coffee powder such as Arabian coffee beans. For caffeine addict, this is the 100% original coffee beans from Arabian.
The café is located deeper inside. Beverages such as hot coffee, smoothies are offered here. You will definitely fall in love with their coffees that have a strong aromatic smell. If the weather is hot, order the ice-blended coffee to cool yourself down.
The creamy cheesecake is the highlight too. Caramelized on top, there are blueberries stuffed in between and a crust at bottom. Basically, it has 3 layers and the taste and texture are perfect in mouth.
Location: No.36 & 38, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-284 0128 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
5. River View Cafe Melaka
As the name suggested, the café offers diners a picturesque view of Malacca River while they were enjoying the food. At night, the lights that reflecting on the river creates a very romantic ambience for dinner.
If the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is even more enjoyable. You can see the boats cruising by the river and the smiles of tourists on the boat could make your day.
The menu offerings are ranging from western food, local delicacies and the fusion of western and eastern food. Despite specialising in Malaysian’s all-time favourite such as Nasi Lemak, they serve excellent Malay classic food like beef rendang and Nasi Kemal too.
The café is very quiet and serene because it is located quite far from the main activity area of Jonker Street. It is best suited for those who want to stay alone too.
Location: 82, Jalan Kampong Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-380 7211 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday Facebook
6. Backlane Coffee
Tucked at the backside of Jonker Street, Backlance Coffee takes you away from the busy street and brings you to a totally serene environment.
There are wooden furniture, aged brick walls, and lots of antique items displayed as decorations. For instance, they have vintage phone, London Royal Guards and beautiful cups.
Despite homemade dishes like pizza, panini and breakfast sets, most customers are here for their aromatic coffees and desserts.
Besides, they offer many beverages which are good for health. For instance, they offer Handmade Brown Sugar Ginger Tea, Honey Jujube and Honey Citron.
In Malacca, there are not many cafés that offer Macaroon. So, if you are a Macaroon lover, this place is just right for you. The Macaroon here comes with 6 flavours and it tastes delicious!
Location: 129, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-282 0542 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 1:00am Facebook
7. The Coffee Jar (呷咖啡)
Currently, lots of coffee shops are mushrooming in Malacca but The Coffee Jar stands out among all of them because of their passion in making authentic coffee.
Despite the taste, they highly emphasise on the art and the craft of the coffee, eager to serve you the best coffee in town.
Enter the coffee shop and you will be welcomed by several coffee roasters that are constantly roasting the coffee beans.
From classic cappuccino to a well-balanced ristretto, they don’t limit themselves in serving only black coffee. They learn more and keep on improving their coffee-making skills. This is why now we get to enjoy a high standard milk coffee and espresso-based coffee here.
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Apart from coffee, they offer cheese cakes and pies as complement to the coffee. All desserts are homemade and come with affordable prices.
Location: No.38, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-281 5100 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:30 – 6:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday Facebook
8. Hard Rock Café Malacca
Idyllically situated beside the Malacca River, Hard Rock Café that offers great band performance has been attracting music enthusiasts to come over for dinner.
Lots of great artists and musicians have been invited to play crowd-favourite songs ranging from rock and roll, pop, jazz to blue music. Their performance mostly starts at 10:00pm.
Featuring indoor and outdoor dining area, the café boasts large portion food that are meant for people with big appetites.
Their Tex-Mex Menu offers Legendary burgers, Smokes (barbecued beef ribs and chicken), asam pedas fish and seafood char kuey teow. These are the highlight dishes here. For kids, they offer them a separate menu.
If you love to eat desserts, their laden with ice-cream Haagen Dazs is one that you would die for.
Location: No.28, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-292 5188 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:30am – 1:00am
Friday to Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00am Facebook
9. The Stolen Cup
If you are finding a resting place in the hot afternoon around Jonker Street, do make a stop at The Stolen Cup. The humble café is beautifully decorated with old clocks, posters and wooden planks to give at rustic feel. Nice Bossa Nova music are played as background music too.
For coffee, the “Gula Melaka” latte is their highlight. The taste is quite unique and the Gula Melaka truly boosted the flavour of latte. You can have it iced during hot day.
Another special coffee here is curacao coffee and the curacao is flavoured with peels of oranges. Their caramel macchiato is highly recommended too.
If you never try salted egg croissant before, the one that offered here does not disappoint. Very well-toasted and has a crispy skin.
Location: 21A, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 9:00am – 11:00pm Facebook
10. Geographer Cafe
Geographer Cafe is quite famous in Malacca. Lies at the corner of the shopping street, customers are pleased to dine here because of their warm and elegant atmosphere. At night, it transforms into a tempting bar, offering enchanting nightlife to all of us.
Mouth-watering food are the main attraction of Geographer Cafe. They aim at providing fresh and healthy food to customers. As a result, most of the dishes here come with white meat, salad and soup. They even add fruits and yoghurt to their desserts.
For beverages, the café serves soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, tea, liquors and even wines. Gula Melaka Layer Tea is their specially created drink. It tastes sweet and has three layers.
The café sells gifts and souvenirs too. Mugs, books, scarfs and T-shirts can be bought here for friends.
Location: 83, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-281 6813 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 1:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00am Facebook
11. Kaya-Kaya Cafe Melaka
Make it a point to stop by the café when you are around Jonker Street.
Kaya-Kaya café is a beautiful vintage café in Melaka. The café is a reflection of Melaka City’s rich culture, history and traditions.
With ancient brick walls and wooden furniture, Kaya-Kaya Café take you to a time travel, probably decades ago. Head to the back of the building where you will find a courtyard. At the back, the café features a great mural wall which has been welcoming endless guests for pictures.
The café offers wholesome and hearty dishes. For breakfast, their Kaya Cheese Toast is the must-try. The kaya is creamy and it feels like melting in your mouth. They add some cheese to add some saltiness to the sweet taste. Start your day right with a hearty plate of Kaya Breakfast.
Another highlight is the Mushroom Omelette. The fluffy moist scrambled eggs are added with mushrooms in butter until a fragrant smell given off. Truly the taste of heaven.
Besides, their drinks have a special name. For instance, “See U Again” is a drink mixed with pandan leaves and lemongrass while “Welcome to Melaka” is soya milk mixed with gula melaka and grass jelly.
Location: 32, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-281 4089 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm Facebook
Malacca is a great location for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a vast variety of centuries-old cultures.
One of the most prominent cultures in Malacca is the Peranakan, also called Baba Nyonya, culture.
Peranakan is a mix of two very different cultures that began in the 15th century when the Chinese began immigrating to Malaysia and marrying the Muslim Malay women.
Top 13 Best Nyonya Food in Melaka
1. Restoran Nyonya Makko
This restaurant, which is beautifully decorated to look like an authentic Nyonya house inside and out, has been around for quite some time and is loved by both locals and tourists.
Their prices range from RM12 to RM50 per dish, and are the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy. Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Asam and Pongteh. They also serve a delicious cendol as an after meal treat.
Location: 123, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +606 – 284 0737 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:15pm
Closed on: Tuesday
2. Nancy’s Kitchen
Nancy’s Kitchen is a little difficult to find if you are a tourist, but any local can easily show you how to get there. It is a pretty popular place so you may end up waiting in line for a while or even sharing a table with strangers.
Their dishes range in price from RM6 to RM35 and tend to be on the spicier side. Their most popular dishes are the sweet and sour fish and the buah keluak ayam, and you can purchase cendol or kueh for dessert.
Location: 13, 13-1, 13-2, Jalan KL 3/8, Taman Kota Laksamana, Seksyen 3, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 6099 / +6013 – 618 3608 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday to Saturday & Public Holidays: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
3. Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine
This authentic and traditional Nyonya restaurant is owned and ran by a sweet woman, Amy, who takes pride in her cooking. Her and her team work hard to make every dish perfect, which can lead to a longer than normal wait time.
However, their food is highly recommended by locals and tourists alike. Their dishes range in price from RM12 to RM30.
Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Cili Garam and the Kangkung Kobis Keledek Masak Titik Lemak.
The Ikan Cili Garam is a lightly seasoned fish that is deep fried and then topped with fresh chili paste, while the Kangkung Kobis Keledek Masak Titik Lemak is an original dish that is only found at Amy’s.
Location: 75, Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000, Melaka, Melaka Contact Number: +606 – 286 8819 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed on: Monday
4. Kocik Kitchen
Kocik Kitchen is Halal and is cozy and has a homey feeling to it. They use old and truly authentic family recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next.
There is less of wait here as it is more of a local spot than a tourist attraction, which also means their prices are affordable; their dishes are between RM8 and RM30.
Their most popular dishes are their otak-otak, which comes as either hard or soft, and their large selection of kuehs.
Location: 100, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +6012 – 377 4732 / +6016 – 929 6605 Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00am – 6:30pm
Friday, Saturday to Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 7:30pm
Closed on: Wednesday
5. Seri Nyonya Peranakan Restaurant
This restaurant is inside a 5-star hotel and is an upper-class restaurant that is beautifully decorated. The prices are a little steeper here, ranging from RM15 to RM50.
They are strictly Nyonya and are not mixed with any other styles, so those seeking real Nyonya food should be happy here.
Their most popular dishes are Ayam Pongteh, Ikan Goreng Cili Garam, Ikan Gerang Asam, Ayam Buah Keluak and the dishes are served either a la carte or Nyonyan steamboat style. Their signature drink is Asam Boi and is a must try.
Location: Hotel Equatorial Melaka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +606 – 282 8333 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:30pm
6. Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant
This restaurant is influenced somewhat by Northern cooking styles and you will need to plan ahead since the restaurant only has 10 tables.
Their menu is simple yet flavorful, and their prices range from RM10 to RM 25 per dish. One of their most popular dishes is the Asam Pedas Fish.
Another popular dish in Cottage Spices is the Sambal Sotong with Petai, which is chilli-spiced squids with stink-beans, and it is both delicious and spicy.
Location: 171, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 5040 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Closed on: Tuesday
7. Restoran Indah Sayang
The locals love this restaurant, which has a stained glass entrance outside and is decorated casually and earthy inside.
Their prices start as low as RM7.50 for a dish, which makes them somewhat cheaper than other Nyonya restaurants in the area.
The most popular dish is the Chap Chai, which is preserved vegetables, and the Asam fish.
Don’ t forget to taste their chilli paste, which is served with the Asam fish, is spicy yet sweet, and very delicious!
Location: 138, Jalan Melaka Raya, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 282 0285 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 3:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday: 11:30am – 3:30pm
8. Restoran Peranakan
This restaurant is an authentic, traditional Nyonya house with rare, traditional Peranakan décor, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the culture and the food. It’s one of the restaurants in Jonker Street, Malacca.
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Their most popular dishes are their calamari fritters and sambal prawns, though they also have set menus which are great for both individuals and large groups.
They are reasonably priced, seeing as you can get a meal for two, including drinks, for around RM47.
Location: 107, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 284 5001 Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:00pm
9. Restoran Aunty Lee
You may want to make reservations, as this place is generally full of people and those without reservations may have to wait in a very long line, and may not get in at all.
You can even pre-order on their website so that your food is already ready when you arrive. It is owned by Uncle and Aunty Lee, who use generations of family recipes that are authentically Nyonya.
Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Geram Asam and Ikan Chili Gara, which are both fish dishes. Their cendol is also very highly recommended.
Location: 385, Jalan Ujong Pasir, 75050 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +6019 – 278 8653 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Closed on: Tuesday
10. Kedai Kopi Juat Lye
This is another fairly secluded restaurant that serves exceptionally delicious Nyonya food that is mostly unknown to the outside world. However, it is worth to visit and experience the Nyonya food yourself.
It is a coffee shop and serves aromatic and delicious kopi. Despite being a coffee shop, the most popular dish here is the Penang Style Prawn Mee and Nyonya food.
The Prawn Mee is full of meat, toppings and noodles and can be purchased for only around RM4.50, making this café affordable.
Location: 371G, Jalan Melor 2, Taman Peringgit Jaya, Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 3619 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Closed on: Monday
11. Jonker 88
Jonker 88 is located on the extremely popular Jonker Street and is a self-service restaurant, meaning that you order and carry your food to your table yourself.
The prices are very reasonable, ranging between RM4.50 and RM10 for the most popular items. The most popular main dishes are the Baba Laksa, Nynonya Asam Laksa and the Baba salad, which is great for sharing.
The most popular desserts are the Baba Cendol with Gula Melaka and the Baba Durian Cendol.
Location: 88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +6019 – 397 5665 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Friday to Saturday: 9:30am to 8:30pm
12. Donald and Lily’s
Another crowded and popular restaurant, Donald and Lily’s is a cute and charming little shop serving authentic Nyonya food in Malacca.
The locals love many different dishes there, as they serve a variety of Nyonya food, but their most popular dishes are the Ayam Pongteh, Mee Siam and Tauhu Goreng. Their shop is small but definitely worth the visit, and their prices are reasonable.
Location: 16 (Ground Floor), Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Shahbandar, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 284 8907 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Closed on: Monday & Tuesday
13. Restoran Ole Sayang
This is a widely popular and easy to find restaurant in Malacca. It is cozy and decorated in an old Nyonya style, adding to the authenticity and culture.
Their prices range from RM8 to RM 45 and the locals love their food. They are also Halal friendly, which is a plus. Their Asam Fish and Beef Rendang are very popular with customers.
Location: 198-199, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 1966 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Closed on: Wednesday
