That's Tea & Lok Lok

Taking over a former PowerTea location, That's Tea & Lok Lok is a heavy hitter in the Johor Bahru late-night scene. Operating daily from 1:00 PM to 4:00 AM, it offers a much-needed escape from the usual sweltering street setups. Diners eat in an air-conditioned indoor space that successfully eliminates the typical greasy, stuffy oil smell associated with deep-fried supper spots.

The food fundamentals are solid. Regulars consistently praise the fresh ingredients and highly reasonable pricing. Diners can choose between an original non-spicy base or varying levels of chili powder, though kitchen execution can be chaotic—multiple reports cite getting spicy batches despite explicitly requesting otherwise. The undisputed highlight is the expansive DIY sauce station, loaded with a wide variety of Chinese and Western dips to customize every skewer.

Operations remain a mixed bag. The self-service model keeps the bill low, but you trade premium service for those savings. Order mix-ups are frequent. Furthermore, while the front dining room is widely praised for being clean and tidy, conflicting reports regarding back-of-house hygiene under the new management have surfaced. Stick to the fast-moving items to ensure maximum freshness during your midnight run.