2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 ยท 6 spots
โก Quick answer
The best Ayam Gepuk & Penyet in Johor is Ayam Gepuk Pak Gembus Nong Chik (Nong Chik, Johor Bahru). Also great: Ayam Gepuk Top Global Larkin, Ayam Gepuk Story Taman Molek and Ayam Gepuk Pak Antok Larkin.
JAKIM halal (brand)chain
Order: Ayam gepuk ori with extra-pedas sambal
The brand that kicked off Malaysia's ayam gepuk craze after landing in Gombak in 2017, now with close to a hundred outlets and JAKIM-certified kitchens. The Nong Chik Riverside shop puts the JB crowd within easy reach of the original recipe.
Larkin Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
open late
Order: Ayam gepuk with sambal and unlimited rice
The Larkin outlet of a fast-growing gepuk chain, sitting at 4.6 on Google and named by several JB foodies as their pick. Crisp smashed chicken, punchy sambal and generous sets keep the dining hall full.
Taman Molek, Johor Bahru, Johor
Order: Ayam gepuk set with tempe, tauhu and sambal
A Molek favourite rated 4.6 on Google, across the road from Johor Jaya police station. Fried chicken is well seasoned before it is smashed, and the sambal is properly fiery.
Larkin Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
Order: Ayam gepuk with level-based sambal
One of the bigger ayam gepuk names in the south, and its Larkin branch holds 4.5 on Google. Reliable, quick and well priced, with sambal you can dial up or down.
Bandar Dato Onn, Johor Bahru, Johor
Order: Set C with cashew nut sauce and kobis goreng
A Bandar Dato Onn shop that stands out for its cashew nut sauce, served alongside the usual sambal. Comes with fried cabbage, tempe and tofu for a full plate.
Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor
near JB CIQ
Order: Set D ayam gepuk with cashew sauce
A walkable old-town option, about ten minutes from JB CIQ, praised by local blogger Johor Kaki for well-cooked chicken and a moreish cashew sauce. Handy for day-trippers from Singapore.
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