JOHOR BARU, March 1 -- Taman Sentosa in Johor Baru is an old neighbourhood and one that is always bustling. Restaurants and eateries abound; each resident has their own favourite.

So whenever I dine with my JB friends, particularly those who live nearby, I always ask them what their most beloved foodie haunts are.

Everyone seems to love Restoran Teck Sing, located along Jalan Sutera 1 in Taman Sentosa. What this decades-old restaurant is famous for is their Paper Baked Chicken (or zhi bao ji in Mandarin).

Indeed, when you are finally seated (there can be quite a queue, especially on weekends), you might observe how just about every table here will order the Paper Baked Chicken despite the extensive menu of over 70 dishes, from their si...