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My Encounter with a Traditional Tandoor Oven in Johor Bahru

Elvie ❤️ Lins
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2 min readFeb 1, 2025

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A traditional clay tandoor oven with an open lid, showing a fire inside, used for baking or grilling in a restaurant kitchen.
TANDOOR OVEN — Elvie ❤️ Lins

Recently, I was thrilled to discover a clay tandoor oven in Johor Bahru. Traditional cooking methods always fascinate me, and this encounter was no exception. It all began one day when I ordered food through the Grab app. Impressed by the exceptional quality, I looked up the address of the restaurant and decided to visit it in person. The search led me to a food center, about a 20-minute drive from our home. To my surprise, the place was a simple collection of food stalls.

Two pieces of naan bread baking inside a traditional clay tandoor oven, showcasing the authentic cooking process of flatbreads in high heat
TWO PIECES OF NAAN BREAD I ORDERED Elvie ❤️ Lins

Eager to try the food, I ordered a cheese naan. Ali, the owner, was busy kneading the dough as I watched him with interest. He skillfully placed the naan on a round cushion and expertly slammed it onto the walls of the scorching hot tandoor oven. Just minutes later, he served me the freshly baked naan.

The taste was nothing short of authentic, and the entire experience left me deeply appreciative of the craft and tradition behind this simple yet delicious dish.

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Elvie ❤️ Lins
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Written by Elvie ❤️ Lins

Writes about #Travel, #Photography, #Life, and #Poetry. Message me at @successwitheve on Twitter.

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