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"The Kotaraya," P.O. Box 293, 80730 Johor Bahru, lohor. ( 071223-3333. Fax 071223-6622. 500 units. RM330-RM400 (US487-USS105) double; RM450-RM2,000 (USS118-US$526) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: 4 restaurants (international, local, Mediterranean, Chinese); lobby lounge; outdoor pool; outdoor, lighted tennis court; squash court; well-managed and popular fitness center with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam, and message; concierge; limousine service; business center; shopping arcade adjacent; 24-hr. room service; ,babyitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; executive-level rooms. In room: A/C, atellite programming and in-house movie, minibar, coffee/tea-making facilities, hair dryer.

The majority of fine dining in Johor Bahru is in the hotels. Outside the hotels ii can sample some great local cuisine, both Malay and Chinese, and wonderful seafood from the city's hawker stalls.Bubur TAIWAN CHINESE For fast, inexpensive eats you can even order for take Out, try this place. It's a family restaurant, so it can get pretty lively. The staff is quick and attentive without being imposing. Best dishes are the traditional braised pork in soy sauce and the grilled butterfish in black-bean sauce. Jalan Harimau, Century Garden.07/335-5891. Reservations held for a half-hour only. Main courses r.1 ! RM12 (USS1.85-US$3.15). AE, MC, V. Daily i tam-5am except 4 days into the Chinese New Year.

Piccolo ITALIAN Perhaps the most popular restaurant for the expatriate com111wity in Johor Bahru, Piccolo's lush lagoon-style poolside ambience has a very tropical and relaxed feel. Under the timber awning, the high ceiling and bamboo chick blinds make for romantic terrace dining. The antipasto is wonderful, as are dishes like chicken with shrimp and spinach. The grilled seafood is outstanding. ill Regency, Jalan Sungai Chat. 071222-1234, Main courses RM20-RM58 (US$5.25-USS15). AE, DC, MC, V Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm.
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