Contributed by Gengta Tan: Caraboa Authentic Thai Restaurant @ Johor Bahru

CARABAO AUTHENTIC THAI RESTAURANT

16, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir

80250 Johor Bahru

TEL : 07-335 9333

Fax : 07-335 9933

Business Hours : 12.00pm - 3.00pm / 6.00pm - 1.00am (Open on Public Holiday)

For any enquiry please fill in the form below or contact

016-7366219 (Sulimah) / 012-7345297 (Intan)

014-6114257 (Bijay) / 016-7629625 (Annie)

* NO pork and NO lard served.

Exotic setting : Diners feast on their food as they are surrounded by dim relaxing lights, natural greenery and wooden furniture, providing a feeling of being at a resort.

The name CARABAO actually means ‘Buffalo’ in Tagolog, and the idea was conceived during an inspiring trip to Chengmai in year 2002. The founder Andi decided to name his business venture after his Harley Davidson Biker's friend who by incident is also the name of the famous Thai Rock Band with Folk Style

In the kitchen, all their chefs are experienced, especially Chief Chef SAKKARA LAMWANNA, who has learned his culinary skill from a great chef master in Thailand. Besides that, Chef SAWAI CHAREONWONG and Chef TONY ONGPAIDIH are also an experienced chef with their own signature dishes to boast.

Being an east meets west kind of restaurant, their chefs gives you authentic Thai cuisine and Western dishes combined with some local food as well. Although the combination may seem strange, it works very well in this particular setting.

"The Pineapple Fried Rice is a great treat with its fantastic taste and this is a good indication of the quality of Thai food served here. And what is Thai food without a mouth-watering Tom Yam soup? A generous amount of ingredients and the right mix of spiciness and sourness had me going for 3 bowls of soup! The fried prawn Saurot Style featured two kinds of sauce to bring out the full flavour of prawns. A definite must try for prawn lovers" said SAKKARA

The moment you step into Carabao Restaurant, you will know that it is a very special place indeed. Made entirely of wood with interesting pieces of teak wood furniture, the ambience is truly relaxing.

The restaurant can accommodate up to 200 person, whereby you can choose to dine on regular tables and chairs at the main dining hall or you may prefer to dine in a featured Chiangmai ”Kantoke” cubicle style seating (which is dining by sitting on the mats).

The entire surrounding is very windy, and the choice of location evokes a sense of being on a beach resort. The architecture is a mix of Malaysians and Thai style inspired.

Thai Mango Salad, RM10.90

Raw mango strips with shallots, coriander, cashew nuts, fried anchovies and spicy thai seasoning, sprinkled with pounded dried shrimps.e too strongly of basil.

Pandan Chicken, RM12.90
Well marinated chicken, tasted good, meat still tender and juicy

Thai style deep fried fish, RM24.90
Crispy fried fish top with spicy Thai sauce and basil leaves

Fried Kangkung Belacan, RM9.90

Fried kangkung with belacan and top with fried shrimp, another spicy dish

Tom Yam Clear Seafood Soup, RM14.90

Chef Recommended dish - Great authentic tom yam soup with prawns, sliced fish and squid. This soup was real spicy with the generous use of chili padi

Thai Sizzling Tofu, RM12.90

Deep fried tofu on a thin layer of omelette, topped with spicy gravy, mixed vegetable, mushroom and minced meat.

Mango Sticky Rice, RM12.90

Sweet and fresh mango serve with sticky rice with the coconut milk topping, creamy and fragrantly smell of santan, pandan and mango!

The whole sumptuous dinner just cost RM100+
Steamed Fish Thai Style

Our chef recommended signature dishes which included Thai style deep fried fish prepared in spicy Thai sauce and basil leaves, Pineapple Fried Rice and Green Curry Beef or Chicken and Fried Spicy Fish Thai Style which is also everyone’s favourite. Clay Pot Crab with Vermicelli is another popular dish and many other delicious dishes waiting for you to taste it yourself.