Bar.B.Q Plaza in Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru
Location: Paradigm Mall, 3F-21, Lbh Skudai, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Floor G · Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru
The Paradigm JB outlet offers Bar.B.Q Plaza's Gon Buffet option, an all-you-can-eat format starting from RM49.90++ with over 33 ingredients available for unlimited refill over 120 minutes. Upgrades for beef, lamb, and seafood are available, and the menu includes eight flavoured meat selections. The restaurant also runs weekday lunch promotions for members from RM39.90++.
Open daily from 10:30 am to 10 pm, the restaurant accepts walk-ins and reservations. Bar.B.Q Plaza operates additional outlets at Mid Valley Southkey, JB City Square, and Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru, reflecting the chain's strong presence in the southern market.
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clo ang
Went to eat with my family yesterday and the meat are all frozen meat. When I cook it it isn’t taste good. The service also not good. I ordered rice and it came after I’ve finished my food. The family set also not worth it. For me and my family it isn’t full
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Bar.B.Q Plaza
Bar-B-Q Plaza
The exterior of a Bar-B-Q Plaza restaurant. A large illuminated sign above the entrance reads "BAR-B-Q PLAZA". In front of the restaurant, there is a green dragon mascot wearing a Santa outfit. The windows display Christmas decorations and promotional posters.
Bar-B-Q Plaza
The exterior of a Bar-B-Q Plaza restaurant. A large green alligator mascot stands in front of the entrance. People are queuing to enter. The restaurant's name is displayed in large illuminated letters above the entrance. Inside, diners are seated at tables.
Bar.B.Q Plaza
The exterior of a Bar.B.Q Plaza restaurant. The storefront features large windows with the restaurant's name illuminated in large white letters above. Inside, diners are seated at tables. A long planter box filled with artificial grass runs along the front of the establishment.
Bar-B-Q Plaza
The exterior of a Bar-B-Q Plaza restaurant in a mall. The storefront features large windows showcasing the interior dining area, with a prominent illuminated sign above that reads "BAR-B-Q PLAZA". A long planter box with artificial grass runs along the front of the establishment.
Bar-B-Q Plaza
The exterior of a Bar-B-Q Plaza restaurant. The restaurant has a large sign with the name "BAR-B-Q PLAZA" in illuminated letters. The entrance is visible, with glass doors and windows. Inside, tables and chairs are set up for dining. A green dragon statue is placed outside the entrance, along with a welcome mat. Planters with artificial grass are arranged in front of the restaurant. A menu board is also visible near the entrance.
BBQ Plaza
The exterior of a BBQ Plaza restaurant. The sign "BAR BQ PLAZA" is prominently displayed in large white letters. Below the sign, the windows show the interior of the restaurant where customers are dining. There are also festive decorations, including cartoon characters and Chinese New Year greetings, visible on the windows.
Raw Meat and Tongs
A close-up shot shows several metal tongs resting on a tray of thinly sliced raw meat, likely for grilling or hot pot. In the background, a glass jar filled with a green sauce or liquid is visible. The meat appears to be a mix of pork belly and thinly sliced beef, some with a dollop of mustard-like sauce.
Meat and Vegetable Platter
A tiered platter holds thinly sliced raw meat on top and a variety of ingredients on the bottom, including marinated meat, mushrooms, noodles, and fried items. The background shows a blurred restaurant interior with diners.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A table set for a hot pot meal with various ingredients including raw meat, enoki mushrooms, baby corn, udon noodles, and quail eggs. A brass hot pot grill is also visible. A bowl of fried rice and dipping sauce are also present.
Meat and Vegetable Platter
A tiered platter with a conical arrangement of bacon and thinly sliced raw meat on the top tier, and various vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms on the bottom tier. The platter is set on a table with other dishes and diners visible in the background.
Hot Pot Ingredients and Fried Rice
A spread of ingredients for hot pot, including thinly sliced beef, enoki mushrooms, meatballs, and processed seafood sticks, is arranged on a black surface. Two bowls of fried rice, garnished with chopped green onions and fried garlic, are also visible. A small dish of dipping sauce and a bowl of clear liquid, possibly broth or oil, are present. A pair of tongs rests between the bowls of rice, and a white plate sits to the right. A portion of a hot pot is visible in the upper right corner.
Restaurant Interior with Cleaning Staff
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with booth seating. A person is visible in the background sitting at a table. Another person, wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a graphic, is seen vacuuming the floor. A speech bubble graphic with the text "Keep sweep floor around us." is overlaid on the image. The foreground shows plates and food on a table.
Fried Snacks Platter
A black rectangular plate holds a selection of fried snacks. In the foreground are several golden-brown, flat, round fritters, possibly fish cakes, with visible green herbs mixed in. Behind these are some lighter, crispy, irregular-shaped fried pieces, possibly tempura or fried wonton wrappers, and a small garnish of green lettuce. Two larger, darker brown, oval-shaped items on skewers are positioned at the back of the plate. The food is presented on a dark, textured surface, possibly a table.
Messy Table After a Meal
A table laden with the remnants of a meal, likely a Korean BBQ or hot pot. Several used grilling pans, some with burnt residue, are visible. Plates, bowls, and serving dishes are scattered, many containing leftover shredded cabbage and other food scraps. Chopsticks and serving tongs are also present. Drinks, including iced tea with lemon, are on the table. The overall scene suggests a recently finished meal with a lot of food consumed.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A top-down view of a table set for a hot pot meal. Several trays contain raw ingredients including thinly sliced pork and beef, seafood such as shrimp and scallops, imitation crab sticks, meatballs, and various vegetables like cabbage, corn, and udon noodles. There are also small bowls of rice and dipping sauce, along with cooking utensils and a hot pot grill.
Grill Pan with Cabbage and Meat
A close-up shot of a grill pan filled with broth, topped with shredded cabbage and pieces of meat. The pan has a golden-brown color and is set on a black surface. To the right, there are several used bowls and a black plate with shredded cabbage and squid rings. The image is dated August 28, 2025, 3:02 pm.
Dipping Sauce
A white square bowl filled with a savory dipping sauce, containing minced garlic, chopped green onions, and possibly chili flakes. A metal tong with perforated holes is visible to the left of the bowl. The sauce appears to be a common accompaniment to hot pot or other Asian dishes.
Volcano-shaped Meat Platter
A tiered platter shaped like a volcano, with layers of raw meat and bacon, surrounded by smoke. The lower tier contains various ingredients like noodles, meatballs, and vegetables. A person is visible in the background.
Dessert Drink
A young woman wearing a hijab and glasses smiles at the camera, seated at a table. In front of her is a large milkshake in a glass mug, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and brownie pieces. A small stuffed unicorn toy is visible behind the drink. The background appears to be a shopping mall with other patrons and escalators.
Grill and Food
A table laden with food, including raw meat slices, shredded cabbage, and a grill with cooking meat. Several dipping sauces and utensils are also visible, along with a person holding a phone in the background.
Marinated Chicken and Udon Noodles
A black tray holds marinated chicken pieces and udon noodles, along with baby corn, a slice of fish cake, and a piece of carrot. Tongs are visible in the upper right corner.
Buffet Restaurant Interior
An interior view of a buffet restaurant with diners seated at tables. Decorative banners with a cartoon character and the text "GON BUFFET" are hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant features booth seating and tables equipped for hot pot or grilling. A staff member is visible in the background.
Grilling Meat
A person is using tongs to place a piece of raw meat onto a hot grill. The grill is round and golden, with several slices of meat already cooking on it. There are also some shredded vegetables and a slice of carrot on the grill. In the background, more raw meat is visible.
Assortment of Meats and Vegetables
A top-down view of several trays filled with raw ingredients for a hot pot or barbecue meal. The trays contain various cuts of thinly sliced beef, pork belly, chicken, mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, udon noodles, corn, carrots, imitation crab sticks, and shredded cabbage. Tongs are placed on one of the trays. A promotional flyer with the text "BAP-B-Q PLAZA" is visible at the bottom left.
Raw Meat Platter with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a platter filled with thinly sliced raw beef, arranged neatly. In the background, there are small pieces of corn on the cob, sliced carrots, and what appears to be fried tofu or fish cake. A tissue box with a logo that reads "BAMBO PLAZA" is visible in the upper right corner. A golden grill pan is partially visible in the foreground.
Bacon-Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms
A black rectangular plate holds several pieces of bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms, drizzled with a yellow sauce. The mushrooms are golden brown and crispy, with the bacon also appearing fried. Some pieces show a white filling, possibly cheese or rice. The dish is presented on a dark, textured surface, likely a table. A small portion of a white paper with Chinese text is visible on the left side of the plate.
Thinly Sliced Raw Meat
A close-up shot of thinly sliced raw meat, likely pork or beef, arranged on a black tray. The meat has a good marbling of fat, indicating it is suitable for hot pot or grilling. In the background, other ingredients for a meal are visible on trays.
Steaming Mussels and Clams on a Grill
A close-up shot shows a collection of mussels and clams being cooked on a ribbed grill. The shellfish are open, revealing their cooked interiors, and are coated in a savory sauce with visible green herbs. Steam rises from the dish, indicating it is hot and freshly prepared. The grill itself shows signs of use, with some charring and a golden-brown patina. The surrounding surface is dark and speckled.
Thinly Sliced Meats
A black tray filled with thinly sliced meats, arranged in rows. The meats appear to be pork belly and a leaner cut of pork, possibly pork shoulder. The pork belly slices show distinct layers of fat and meat, while the other slices are marbled with fat. The meats are raw and prepared for cooking, likely for hot pot or grilling.
Shabu-shabu ingredients
A close-up overhead shot of shabu-shabu ingredients. In the foreground, a white dipping bowl contains a rich brown sauce. To the left, a black tray holds udon noodles, a piece of imitation crab stick, and a fish cake. To the right, a black square dish is filled with finely shredded cabbage. The hashtag #MYHYC9 is visible on the speckled black countertop.
Bacon-Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms
A close-up shot of several enoki mushrooms wrapped in bacon and served on a black plate with a yellow sauce. The mushrooms are golden brown and crispy, while the bacon is cooked to a perfect crisp. The yellow sauce is drizzled artistically on the plate.
Korean BBQ Grill
A close-up shot of a Korean BBQ grill with meat cooking on it. The grill is round and has a golden-brown color. The meat is thinly sliced and appears to be pork belly. The grill is surrounded by a broth or sauce. There are also some side dishes and a glass of water on the table.
Grilling Meat
A close-up shot of a round grill with meat cooking on it, surrounded by shredded cabbage. A small dish of dipping sauce and a plate of cooked meat with chopsticks are visible in the foreground.
Assorted Ingredients Platter
A black platter divided into sections contains various ingredients, likely for hot pot or grilling. The sections include thinly sliced raw beef, sliced cooked duck, raw chicken pieces, udon noodles with imitation crab sticks and fish cake, a small portion of butter on lettuce, sliced squid, and a single raw shrimp on a bed of lettuce. A glass of water and a receipt are visible in the background.
Diners enjoying a meal with a dramatic presentation
A table is set for a meal, with a large tiered platter of raw meat emitting a significant amount of smoke or dry ice vapor. Several small bowls of food and drinks are also visible on the table. Two servers in light green shirts stand in the background, one wearing a cap and glasses, the other wearing a face mask. The restaurant interior features wooden paneling and decorative screens. A child is seated at the table, partially obscured by the smoke.
Shabu-shabu ingredients and fried rice
A tray of raw ingredients for shabu-shabu, including thinly sliced meat, mushrooms, vegetables, and meatballs, is arranged in a black compartmentalized dish. A bowl of fried rice topped with crispy garlic and meat bits sits in the foreground. A can of Minute Maid Refresher drink and a pile of shredded cabbage are also visible on the table. A large metal pot, likely for cooking, is in the background.
Buffet Food Display
A man is seated at a table in a restaurant, about to eat from a three-tiered stand filled with various food items. The top tier holds thinly sliced raw meat, the middle tier contains seafood and vegetables, and the bottom tier has noodles and other ingredients. The restaurant's signage, "GON BUFFET," is visible in the background, along with decorative murals of food.
Restaurant Interior with Dragon Mural
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a large mural of a green dragon and the text "SAWASDEE KRAB" on a dark brown wall. There are dining booths with light wood paneling. Christmas decorations, including a Santa hat and a snowman, are visible. Several patrons are seated at tables.
Marinated Sliced Meat
Thinly sliced raw meat, likely pork or beef, is arranged in a black tray and covered in a vibrant orange-red sauce with visible seeds. A darker, savory sauce pools at the bottom of the tray. The meat has a good marbling of fat, suggesting it is intended for grilling or hot pot.
Udon Noodles
A close-up shot of a black square plate filled with thick, white udon noodles. In the background, a small white bowl contains a dipping sauce.
Assorted Sliced Meats
Three black trays hold various sliced meats, some with sauces. The leftmost tray contains thinly sliced pork or chicken, each piece drizzled with a thick, golden-brown sauce. The middle tray features rows of thinly sliced red meat, possibly beef, with a similar sauce drizzled down the center of each slice. The rightmost tray displays more thinly sliced meat, possibly pork belly, with a darker sauce drizzled over them. Tongs are visible in the foreground.
Appetizer Platter
A close-up shot of a dark rectangular plate filled with various appetizers. On the left, there are three pieces of enoki mushrooms wrapped in bacon, with their stems exposed. Next to them are crispy, golden-brown fried wonton wrappers or chips. On the right side of the plate are two oval-shaped, golden-orange fried patties, possibly fish cakes or vegetable fritters. A small dish of dipping sauce is visible in the upper left corner. The food is arranged on a dark, textured surface.
Kimchi and Udon Noodles
A close-up shot of a small black bowl filled with kimchi, a Korean fermented cabbage dish. The kimchi is a vibrant orange-red color, with visible chili flakes and seasonings. In the foreground, a white bowl contains thick, white udon noodles. The background is dark and appears to be a countertop or table surface.
Grilled Meats
Close-up of thinly sliced meats being grilled on a ridged pan. Some pieces are charred, while others are still cooking. Small pieces of garlic and herbs are scattered on the pan. Steam rises from the cooking food.
Diners enjoying a meal
A close-up shot of a table at a restaurant, likely a Korean BBQ or hot pot establishment. A person's arm is visible, holding chopsticks over a grill with meat cooking. Several plates of raw meat, sliced ham, and a bowl of fried rice are arranged on the table. A metal pitcher and a bowl of shredded cabbage are also present. In the background, a sign reads "The Most Enjoyable Me..."
Restaurant Interior with Booth Seating
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with booth seating and tables. A large mural on the wall features a piece of meat being held by tongs and the text "Most Enjoyable Meal". A staff member is visible in the background. There are also decorative screens and lighting fixtures.
Thinly Sliced Raw Meat
A close-up shot of several thinly sliced pieces of raw red meat, likely beef, arranged on a dark surface. The meat has visible marbling and a thin layer of white fat around the edges. Some pieces appear to be seasoned with a light dusting of white powder, possibly salt or a spice blend. The lighting highlights the texture and color of the raw meat.
Bacon-Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms
A close-up shot of a black rectangular plate filled with several pieces of bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms. The mushrooms are deep-fried to a golden brown and appear crispy. Each piece is cut in half, revealing a filling that includes what looks like ham and green onions. A vibrant yellow sauce is artfully drizzled across the plate. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Meat and Vegetable Platter
A tiered platter holds a conical arrangement of raw bacon and thinly sliced meat at the top, with a lower level containing various vegetables and noodles, including enoki mushrooms, fried tofu, imitation crab sticks, and udon noodles. The platter is set on a table in a restaurant setting, with a Christmas tree visible in the background.
Grill with Meat and Shrimp
A close-up shot of a round grill filled with thinly sliced meat and shrimp, surrounded by shredded cabbage. Several small white bowls are visible, some containing food and others empty. One person's hands are shown using chopsticks to pick up food. The scene appears to be a meal at a restaurant.
Grill and Buffet Items
A close-up view of a table set for a meal, likely a buffet or a grill-your-own experience. In the center, a round grill pan is filled with cooked food, possibly meat, with visible grill marks. To the left, several black trays hold various buffet items, including shredded cabbage, lettuce, and what appears to be squid rings. Tongs are placed on the trays, ready for use. In the foreground, a white plate holds remnants of a meal, with chopsticks resting on it. A white bowl with a spoon sits to the right of the plate, and another small dish with green sauce is visible. A tall glass of amber liquid is on the far left. A person's arms and torso are visible in the background, suggesting they are seated at the table.
Grilling Meat and Cabbage
A close-up shot shows pieces of meat grilling on a round, ribbed pan. The pan has a moat around the edge filled with a light orange broth and shredded cabbage. To the left, a black container holds a pile of shredded cabbage. A metal pitcher is visible in the upper left corner. The surface appears to be a black countertop with a speckled pattern.
Diners enjoying a meal
A table laden with various dishes, including shredded cabbage, lettuce, dipping sauces, and a grill with meat. Two people are visible, one using chopsticks to pick up lettuce, and another holding a small bowl. The scene suggests a communal dining experience, possibly a barbecue or hot pot meal.
Assorted Meats and Seafood
Trays of thinly sliced raw meats, including pork and beef, are arranged on a dark countertop. Some slices are seasoned with spices, while others are topped with shredded cheese or a sauce. Another tray contains vegetables like lettuce, carrots, and corn, along with shrimp and squid. The background features a light-colored, textured wall.
Fried Rice with Toppings
A close-up shot of a bowl of fried rice, garnished with chopped green onions and crispy bits, possibly bacon or fried garlic. In the background, a bowl of white noodles is visible. The food is presented in a white ceramic bowl on a dark, speckled surface.
Sauce Recipe Board
A sauce recipe board displays various sauce options and their recommended ingredient ratios. Below the board, several large pots contain different sauces, labeled 'Jjajang', 'Carbonara', 'Normal', and 'Curry'. In the background, a buffet line offers various food items, and a person is visible in the distance.
Grilling Meat and Enoki Mushrooms
A close-up shot of thinly sliced raw beef and enoki mushrooms being cooked on a golden grill pan. The pan has a ridged surface and is filled with a bubbling liquid. In the background, another dish with more raw meat is visible.
Grilling Meat at a Restaurant
A close-up shot of a round grill pan filled with various meats and vegetables being cooked. The pan is placed on a black countertop, with several white plates and small bowls scattered around. A glass of iced tea and condiment bottles are visible in the background. The image captures a dining experience, likely a Korean BBQ or similar cuisine.
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