Fried oyster and carrot cake in Johor Bahru
Location: 6, Jalan Siu Nam, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Meldrum Walk Street Foods
Fried Oyster and Carrot Cake serves two signature hawker dishes: or jian (fried oyster omelette, 蚝煎) and chai tow kway (fried carrot cake, 菜头粿). The or jian features fresh oysters cooked in a starchy egg batter, pan-fried until crispy on the outside and soft inside, served with a chilli sauce dip. The chai tow kway (carrot cake, actually made from radish/radish cake rather than carrot) is stir-fried with preserved radish, eggs, garlic, and chilli, available in black (with sweet dark soy sauce) or white (without) versions. The 1980s hawker food description indicates a traditional preparation style with authentic flavours, generous portions, and reasonable prices, contrasting with more modern, smaller-portioned hawker stalls. The street food ambience adds to the experience. The stall competes with other or jian and chai tow kway stalls across JB, differentiating itself through the 1980s-style authenticity. The Bazar Perling appearance during Ramadan indicates the stall may operate at different locations or markets, not a fixed shoplot.
Operating hours vary by location. The stall appears at markets and food courts across JB, including Bazar Perling during Ramadan.
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Puppji
delicious fried oyster! oysters were fresh and juicy, egg was crispy but not oily
Ser Tel Nag
The freshest, sweetest oysters you'll get with oyster omelette. Been going for years now and never a less than delicious plate! Fairly priced and worth every cent and more. It's along the streets of Meldrum walk, through the alleys. Auntie …
吃喝玩乐
Pass by this stall and owner told me their fried kuay teow is penang style so I order and try. I dont eat sihum so owner gave me more prawn. Very tasty with 4-5piece of decent size prawn, can taste the wok hey. RM8 which is very reasonable.
Mint
The oysters were very juicy and plump with the right mix of crispy eggs and starch. The special chili adds the right flavour to the already perfect dish! …
Wei
Fried oyster is excellent. The flour is crispy on the outside and soft inside. The oysters are very fresh too. Chilli is slightly sweet and very addictive. Seller is friendly and patient. A much better eating experience than the social media hyped fried oyster that is just down the road.
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Fried oyster and carrot cake
Street Food Stall
A street food stall with a blue and white striped awning. The stall displays a menu board with Chinese characters and English text that reads "CHAR KOAY KAK". Below the title are pictures of food and prices. There are also bags of noodles, eggs, and various condiments visible. The stall appears to be set up outdoors on a brick-paved area.
Char Kway Teow
A plate of Char Kway Teow, a popular stir-fried noodle dish, is presented on an orange plate against a red background. The dish features wide, flat rice noodles stir-fried with dark soy sauce, giving it a rich brown color. Mixed in are scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions. The noodles appear slightly charred, suggesting they were cooked over high heat.
Oyster Omelet
A close-up shot of a plate of oyster omelet, a popular street food dish. The omelet is made with eggs, oysters, and a crispy batter, and is garnished with chopped scallions and a side of chili sauce.
Stir-fried Noodles
A close-up shot of a plate of stir-fried noodles, likely Char Kway Teow, served on a bright green plate. The dish features flat rice noodles, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions, all coated in a dark, savory sauce. Slices of firm tofu are also visible. The lighting suggests an indoor setting, possibly a casual eatery.
Street Food Stall
A street food stall at night, with a sign advertising 'CHAR KOAY KAK' for RM6. The stall has a metal counter displaying trays of eggs and a bowl of chopped ingredients. In the background, a large wok is being used for cooking.
Oyster Omelet
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Street Food Stall
A street food stall with a large frying pan cooking food. There is a sign with Chinese characters hanging above. Various containers, a gas tank, and cooking utensils are visible. A person in a red shirt and blue boots stands to the right.
Street Food Stall
A street food stall at dusk, with a food cart in the foreground. People are preparing and serving food. There are tables and chairs set up for customers. Signs with Chinese characters are visible.
Street Food Stall at Night
A street food stall is illuminated by bright lights at night. A person wearing a mask and gloves is preparing food. Various ingredients and cooking equipment are visible on the stall. In the background, there are more people and food items. A sign with Chinese characters and images of food is displayed.
Street Food Stall at Night
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Oyster Omelet
A plate of oyster omelet served with a small dish of sauce on a red table. The omelet is golden brown and crispy, with visible oysters and green onions mixed in. The plate has a decorative pattern around the rim.
Street Food Preparation
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Outdoor Seating Area with Chinese Sign
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Oyster Omelet Cooking
A large, flat griddle is filled with oyster omelets being cooked. The omelets are golden brown and appear to be made with eggs and oysters. A metal spatula and spoon rest in a shallow metal bowl to the right of the griddle. In the background, there are two large plastic bottles of cooking oil, an orange bucket, and a red stool. The scene appears to be an outdoor food stall.
Oyster Omelette
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Street Food Stall at Night
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Street Food Stall at Night
A street food stall is set up at night, with a woman preparing food in the background. Various ingredients, cooking utensils, and containers are visible on the stall and tables. A cooler box, gas cylinders, and seating are also present. The stall appears to be operating outdoors, with a textured wall behind it and a tiled floor in the foreground.
Street Food Preparation
A woman wearing a black t-shirt and a face mask is cooking on a large flat-top grill outdoors. She is using a spatula to stir a light-colored batter or mixture in the pan. There are bottles of cooking oil and an orange bucket visible behind her. The scene appears to be a street food stall with a corrugated metal wall and a blue tarp overhead.
Night Market Alley
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Street Food Stall
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Oyster Omelette
A close-up shot of an oyster omelette served on a bright green plate. The omelette is a mixture of fried batter, scrambled eggs, and oysters, garnished with chopped scallions. A small dish of dipping sauce is visible in the upper left corner, and a pair of pink chopsticks rests on the plate. The background is a vibrant orange surface, likely a table.
Oyster Omelet
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Oyster Omelet
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Street Food Stall
A street food stall with various ingredients and condiments. On the counter, there are cartons of eggs, plastic cutlery, red cups, and bottles of sauces. A large clear plastic container filled with pink items is in the foreground. The stall has a metal counter and a corrugated metal background with graffiti. A sign with the number '02' is visible on the side of the stall.
Street Food Stall
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Street Food Stall
A street food stall is set up in a narrow alleyway. A woman in a mask is preparing food on the left, and a man in a red shirt walks down the alley on the right. There are tables and chairs set up for customers. The stall has various ingredients displayed, and a sign with Chinese characters is visible.
Outdoor Food Stall Preparation Area
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Char Kway Teow
A plate of Char Kway Teow, a popular stir-fried noodle dish, is presented on an orange plate. The dish features flat rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, scrambled eggs, and pieces of shrimp. The noodles are coated in a dark, savory sauce, giving them a rich brown color. A few green onions are visible as garnish. The dish is served on a dark surface, likely a table.
Stir-fried noodles and drinks
A close-up shot of a plate of stir-fried noodles, likely Char Kway Teow, served on an orange plate. The noodles are dark brown and appear to be mixed with egg and bean sprouts. Two plastic cups filled with ice and a light-colored beverage, possibly lime juice or iced tea, are visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors at night, with a dark wooden table surface.
Street Food Stall
A street food stall with a woman in a mask standing at the counter. The stall has a canopy, various ingredients, and cooking utensils. There are signs in Chinese and English advertising 'CHAR KOAY KAK'.
Food Stall Counter
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Wet Alleyway with Stalls
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Outdoor Food Stalls with Diners
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Street Food Stall at Night
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Oyster Omelette
A plate of oyster omelette, a dish made with oysters, eggs, and starch, garnished with chopped green onions. A small container of chili sauce is placed on the side. A drink with lime is visible in the background.
Fried Carrot Cake
A close-up overhead shot of a serving of fried carrot cake, a popular Singaporean and Malaysian dish. The dish is composed of diced radish cake stir-fried with eggs, dark soy sauce, and garnished with chopped scallions. The carrot cake pieces are browned and slightly crispy, with a glossy sheen from the sauce. The eggs are scrambled and integrated throughout the dish, adding texture and richness. The green scallions provide a fresh contrast to the savory flavors. The food is presented in a paper container, suggesting it is a takeout order.
Street Food Stall
A woman wearing a striped shirt and a face mask is cooking at a street food stall. She is using a spatula to stir food in a large wok. In front of the stall, there are signs with food pictures and prices, as well as bags of noodles and a bowl of eggshells. The stall is covered by a blue and white striped awning.
Street Food Stall
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Street Food Stall
A street food stall with a metal cart and a foldable table. The stall has a sign that says "CHAR KWAY TEOW". There are various condiments and ingredients visible on the cart. A building is visible in the background.
Street Food Stall
A street food stall with a woman preparing food and a man sitting at a table. The stall has a blue and white striped awning. There are tables and chairs set up for customers. Ingredients like eggs and vegetables are visible. A sign advertises "CHAR KOAY KAK".
Street Food Stall
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Street food vendor preparing food
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Alleyway with Stalls and Tall Buildings
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Street Food Stall
A woman in a pink shirt and black pants, wearing a face mask, cooks at a street food stall. She is standing next to a large wok on a table. Another person in a yellow shirt is visible in the background, working at the stall. The stall has a blue and white striped awning and displays a menu board with Chinese characters and English text that reads "CHAR KOAY KAK" with a price of "RM6+8". Various ingredients and cooking utensils are visible on the stall counter.