As many towns in Malaysia goes unnoticed, many gems in them goes undiscovered. Sungai Rengit is one of them. At the tip of South Eastern Johor, Malaysia, it is a small town with a collage of fishing villages around it, forming one of the best places to have a sumptuous seafood dinner with their fresh fishes and crabs.
Sungai Rengit is famous for many things. Their fantasy-like sea backdrop, their scrumptious seafood and their pork ribs soup (Bak Kut Teh) are only some of the best of which they have to offer. There is even a fortress stationed in Sungai Rengit left behind by the British back when they are occupying Sungai Rengit.
The only way to get to Sungai Rengit is by car if you are travelling from Malaysia. The drive will be very long as Sungai Rengit is in a very secluded part of Johor. However, if you are residing in or trying to get to Sungai Rengit from Singapore, rejoice the fact that there are ferries that will take you from Singapore there. The ferries can be taken from Changi Village. You will also need to wait for the boats to arrive as they will need to fulfil a certain quota before leaving. The boat will bring you to Tanjung Penglih where you will need to take cab to Sungai Rengit. Be warned that the trip from Singapore to Sungai Rengit might be rocky as the seas are harsh nowadays.
If you are travelling on the road, you will need to be on the look out for fast cars. They are a mainstay in the streets of Malaysia as the roads are mostly quiet. There are also many insects hovering around the roads, so be sure to keep your windows up on the highways of Johor.
1. Sungai Rengit Bak Kut Teh
The Sungai Rengit Bak Kut Teh is cooked using a claypot to retain the tastiness of the broth, stewed for many hours with pork bones. The soup is inherently peppery; but it does quench the thirst after being on the road for a prolonged period. If you finished your soup, the kind auntie will ask if you want another portion of it. It was one of the best in Malaysia which I had ever tasted. The Sungai Rengit Bak Kut Teh also offers select pig innards being cooked in their special dark sauce. The food at Sungai Rengit is also not very expensive, where most food are sold at around 5 to 10 ringgit, making it affordable to backpackers and tourists alike.
2. Sungai Rengit Weekend Flea Markets
If you are someone who likes to see what the area's locals have to offer, then you will not want to miss the Sungai Rengit Flea Markets. The Flea Markets at Sungai Rengit opens up during the weekends, noticeably upping the ambience and noise levels of the vicinity. Most vendors sell what they produce, fruits, clothes to even memorabilia. The fruits they sell there varies. There are common kinds from Watermelons to Mangos with giant Jackfruits being one of their best localities. Sometimes you might even get to see a live lobster crawling around out in the open, scaring tourists and children alike. You will need to be mindful of your belongings in the Sungai Rengit Flea Market as pickpockets are rife in the area these days.
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