Banana Cake

Green shophouse of Hiap Joo Bakery on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee with its blue 'since 1919' awning, photographed with the shutter closed in 2020

Banana Cake, in Bandar Johor Bahru, is one of the local products in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

AddressHiap Joo Bakery, 13 Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, 80000 Johor Bahru
DetailsCheck hours before visiting (listed Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am)
About RM13 for 10 pieces
Good to knowHalal (listed as certified) Sells out Eat within days
AreaBandar Johor Bahru
Typical visitAbout 30 min
Listed inJohor Bahru Local Products
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VerifiedVerified October 2026

About Banana Cake

Banana cake from Hiap Joo Bakery is the best-known food to take home from Johor Bahru. The bakery has used a wood-fired oven on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee since 1919, and its moist, dark banana cake is sold in boxes of 10 pieces for about RM13.

There is often a queue and it sells out, so go in the morning. The cake has no long shelf life, so eat it within a few days. OpenStreetMap lists Monday to Saturday opening; check before a Sunday trip.

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