KOPI 434 CAFE IN MUAR REVISITED

I was in Muar today, attending a funeral of a relative. It was a day trip and I decided to stop by at Kopi 434 Cafe in town before driving back home. I was lucky as there were many empty seats as it was a working day.

I ordered coffee, Kaya Toasts and Steamed Bun with Otak Otak Filling [blended savoury fish fillet]. Unfortunately there was very little butter on the Kaya Toast and even not enough Kaya [coconut jam], and that was a letdown.

On the other hand, the coffee was strong enough that I did not feel sleepy at all driving from Muar to Johor Bahru for 2 hours. It worked on me effectively. That was one valid reason to come back to this cafe when I am in Muar next time.

HOTEL REVIEW: MUARAR HOTEL, MUAR

I stayed in Muarar Hotel, in the heart of Muar town, on 6th September 2025 for one night.

It was an old hotel but the room was clean and comfortable.

I could see the Muar River and Gunung Ledang from the window.

Everything was positive about this hotel except its limited and challenging and limited parking area in the basement. If I were to stay here again, I would rather park my car [in the parking space] by the roadside.

WHEN IN MUAR, EAT BREAKFAST LIKE MUARIANS DO

   7TH SEPTEMBER 2025    ~ The last gastronomic adventure happened before driving back home to Johor Bahru. The choice for breakfast was Mee Bandung. When in Muar, eat breakfast like Muarians do.

The venue was chosen randomly. Initially I wanted to go to this one stall nearby in Bazar MARA, but Mee Bandung was not sold. Fortunately, I got my noodles from Mee Bandung Yunus Stall.

The Mee Bandung was good but I was a bit confused as it tasted more like Mee Rebus instead. It is not easy to get the authentic taste of the dish like the one I used to eat during outing sessions when I was attending a boarding in Muar many years ago.

That should conclude my 2D1N weekends getaway in Muar this time. Hoping there will be another chance to get back to this town soon.

THE SOLO COFFEE SESSION IN MUAR TOWN

   6th SEPTEMBER 2025    ~ After walking back and forth from one end to the other at Maharani Uptown, I decided to stop for coffee. There was this cafe called Hayven which was still operating after 9:00 p.m.

The place was still full with diners when I walked in.

The cake and coffee should be my supper for the evening.

The whole town looked deserted as I was walking back to my hotel.

That should wrap up my activities in Muar town this time. I don't mind coming back to this place just to chill and spend the time all not doing anything, but just to have my me-time the whole day.

EXPLORING MAHARANI UPTOWN IN THE HEART OF MUAR TOWN

   6TH SEPTEMBER 2025    ~ As I had nothing else to do that evening, I decided to walk to the night market, now relabelled as Uptown Maharani 300 metres away from the hotel [according to the hotel receptionist].

I might have arrived too early, which was past 8:00 p.m., as there were not many people around.

I did not buy anything from here as I did find anything fancy. But it was good to exercise after eating the rice at the wedding reception and eating the same thing again for dinner [as the guests were given packed food giveaway before leaving].