The best Ramadan bazaars and eateries in Johor Bahru

Who knew sambal tumis makes the perfect filling for a croissant? Run by retired SAF captain, Fuad bakes a wide range of mouth-watering baked goods at (aptly called) Captain Roti. On the menu: Basque cheesecake croissant tart, blueberry croissant tarts, kouign-amanns, bombolonis of various flavours and turkey ham croissant quiche. Crowd favourites include the sambal tumis croissant and the matcha milk cruffins. Captain Roti rotates its bakes frequently, so keep a lookout for unique flavours. Tip: We recommend getting your hands on the baked goods early because they go fast!

HOW TO ORDER Head to captainroti.com or stay updated by following the baker on Instagram.

Dapiku Sweets’ Instagram feed is truly a visual treat. Scroll through their brightly-coloured profile and you will be greeted with unconventional desserts alongside eye-catching graphic illustrations. With a fun and playful twist on local flavours, this halal dessert maker successfully strikes a balance between familiarity and unconventional through their bakes. On the menu: mochi cookies, miso-flavoured cheesecakes and gula Melaka and roasted coconut babycakes. The owners do custom cakes and work closely with customers to create bakes according to their personal preferences.

HOW TO ORDER Head over to @dapikusweets to order. 

Possibly one of the best Hari Raya kueh you can get your hands on, All Things Delicious is truly… all things delicious. Carrying an extensive list, there’s a snack for every persuasion, from classic sugee cookies to savoury pineapple tarts, all delivered in jars for convenient snacking. The store also has Ramadan care packs filled with nutritious and delicious essentials - dates, granolas, snacks and fine teas. If you’re too lazy to cook for iftar, All Things Delicious also offers a scrumptious feast fit for a king. Appetising meals include Moroccan beef and chickpea stew, lamb bamia, dijon chicken with mushrooms.

HOW TO ORDER Head over to allthingsdelicious.sg to browse the menu and place an order. 

Specialising in artisanal tartlets, each mini tart is a work of art on its own. While it's aesthetically pleasing, The Wall Flour's tartlets are big on flavours too. The menu includes flavours like key lime vanilla, raspberry ripple cheesecake and apple crumble. There’s also cookie butter and earl grey crunch too. The Wall Flour also does customisations for various events like Mother’s Day, weddings and even Eid. Because their tarts usually sell out fast, be sure to keep an eye out on their Instagram for upcoming updates.   

HOW TO ORDER Follow @the.wall.flour for the release of order form links

This store specialises in lemper, a steamed glutinous rice dish that’s typically stuffed with meat. Opt for the beef rendang - shreds of beef cookies in spiced coconut gravy, signature chicken - a house special doused with the right amount of heat or the vegetarian option, a vegetarian lemper made with tempeh and special spicy sauce. Also look forward to homemade kueh, including kueh ambon and ondeh ondeh. 

HOW TO ORDER Head over to ratulemper.com to browse its menu and place an order. 

Bvked.Co is known for its thicc cookies with a chewy interior. Priced from $5 per piece, they promise that each palm-sized cookie is baked with high-quality ingredients. Their cookie dough is also made with perfection to give you a crunchy exterior and a gooey centre. Highlights include the Marry Me cookie, boasting Guanaja dark chocolate and sea salt, and the You-Zu & Me cookie that has a dash of yuzu in it. The Smores cookie is also fan-favourite due to its marshmallow centre or go with the founder’s favourite option: the dark chocolate cookie topped with raspberry compote.

HOW TO ORDER Follow @bvked.co for the release of order form links

Paparch is truly the OG of Basque burnt cheesecakes. Its sought after bakes are usually sold out, creating a month-long waiting list for those eager dessert lovers hoping to sink their teeth into the sweet, melted, ooze of goodness. Using all halal ingredients, this Muslim-owned bakery serves seven-inch cakes that are good for sharing. The cakes don’t have a heavily scorched top, and it boasts a genuinely molten cream cheese heart. While it gained a huge following during the lockdown, it continues to win the hearts of many for its sinful bakes. 

HOW TO ORDER Follow @paparchsg for more information, and a chance to snag up its new batch of burnt cheesecake

Helmed by ex-Noma pastry chef Matin, Le Matin serves mouth-watering viennoiseries that leave you coming back for more. Classics include the pain au chocolat, kouign-amann, almond croissant, cannoli and smoked cruffin. For savoury lovers, tuck into the wagyu and bone marrow sausage rolls and seafood hot pie. Le Matin Patisserie operates by serving seasonal flavours, alongside their regular bake box online. So, always keep a lookout because you never know when a new and interesting pastry comes your way.

HOW TO ORDER Follow @lematin.sg for the release of order form links

Established by celebrity couple Syarif and Malaque, Boms and buns attract many customers and it’s not hard to see why. Hidden inside East Village, the bakery serves freshly-baked choux puffs in many attractive colours and flavours. Hit favourites include Nutella filling topped with whipped mascarpone cream and hazelnut praline, and kaya butter with pandan custard choux, topped with salted butter.  Other flavours include susu keju (milk and cheese), rocher and coffee. Grab a box of five for $22. Their boms are available to purchase in-store or from their website.

HOW TO ORDER Stay updated at @bomsnbuns for the latest care package and ordering instructions