It’s so hard to keep up with all the cafes that sprout up in Johor Bahru every month. Even then, we’re constantly on the lookout for unique new openings that make us want to visit ASAP.
Palates & Bagels — Melodies of Thai is one such example.
Yes, it’s the second outlet of Palates & Bagels, the beloved bagel cafe that delivers on both the food and aesthetics fronts.
This time, they’ve gone for a rustic Thai-inspired bungalow concept located in, you guessed it, Taman Melodies, the buzzy cafe hotspot.
As the name suggests, the menu largely draws inspiration from Thai flavours.
Apart from the café’s signature bagelwiches, you’ll find a selection of ‘premium’ items, such as the Nin (RM35.90), a combination of pulled lamb shoulder, Thai green chilli, and hash brown, and the Issac (RM42.90), starring an entire duck leg confit with orange Dijon mayo and fresh salad.
The priciest of the lot, Tommy (RM52.90), comes with a minced wagyu beef patty dressed in pickle mornay sauce, so order that if you’re feeling like treating yourself!
As for bagel flavours, there are tons more options to choose from, including Black Truffle, Salted Sakura, Thai Chilli Paste, and even Matcha Mochi Chicken Floss. Up your alley?
Seeking even more variety? Look no further than the selection of pasta, where you’ll find crowd favourites like Thai Green Curry Pasta (RM38.90) and Red Curry Pasta (RM37.90), served with pan-fried salmon and pulled smokey beef brisket, respectively.
Otherwise, keep it classic with Pomelo Salad In The Vase (RM26.90), a fresh prawn pomelo salad with aromatic, herbaceous notes, followed by Tom Yum Seafood (RM36.90), the cafe’s rendition of clear tom yum soup, packed with tiger prawns, mussels, and seabass fillet.
There’s even good ol’ fried rice with toppings like Petai & Tiger Prawn (RM33.90) and Crab Meat (RM37.90) if you’re really missing the true taste of Thailand.
Afterwards, quench your thirst with Thai Milk Tea Snowy Ice (RM34.90), shaved ice loaded with brown sugar jelly pearls, coconut jelly, almond flakes, crystal jelly, and sweet milk.
You can also go for one of their signature espresso-based drinks.
The menu is centered around coconut, with fun options like Coconut Cendol Latte (RM18.90), Coconut Americano (RM15.90), Brown Butter Coconut Latte (RM18.90), and Minty Coconut Latte (RM18.90).
The Thai theme extends into drinks like Thai Cham (RM14.90) and Cloud Thai Milk Tea (RM13.90), but you can still take your pick from a selection of regular coffee, tea, and matcha.
Do note that although regular operating hours are from 8am–10pm, they will be open from 8am–7pm for the time being.
In the mood for a bagel or two?
Palates & Bagels — Melodies of Thai
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📍 46, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
🕑 8am–10pm (Thu to Tue), Closed on Wed
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