Whenever I make the trip across the border to Johor Bahru, it’s always a feast for my tummy — loklok, dimsum, nasi kandar, plus all the cafe hopping. But of course, no meal is complete without dessert.
Speaking of dessert, here’s a cosy spot in JB that all foodies, taro lovers, and pistachio lovers must add to their radar.
YOUYOU Cafe is located in Taman Melodies in Johor Bahru — the same hood as some of the other popular cafes like Keijomoto, Nimmies Pastry Cafe and more. YOUYOU Cafe serves a variety of hearty mains and super tasty desserts. Step inside, you’ll feel like you’re in your grandma’s house as the entire space looks like the inside of a traditional chinese home.
On the menu, you’ll find a mix of Japanese and Taiwanese inspired mains. But probably the biggest highlight here is their pretty extensive dessert menu. The dessert menu features traditional desserts like Red Bean Soup (S$2.55, RM8.90), Black Sesame Paste (S$2.55, RM8.90), Walnut Paste (S$2.55, RM8.90), amongst others.
Pistachio lovers, you’ll definitely wanna give their crowd favourite Pistachio Paste (S$4.55, RM15.90). It looks really smooth and creamy — now I’m curious to know how it tastes.
They also have the traditional Stewed Pear with Fungus (S$2.55, RM8.90), Ginkgo Beancurd (S$2.55, RM8.90), and Bobo Cha Cha (S$2.55, RM8.90).
If you’re looking for something to beat the heat, you can go for their Eight Treasure with Signature Sauce (S$4.55, RM15.90). It comprises ingredients like grass jelly, gingko nuts, pearls, taro balls and more.
Another must-try is the Mango Sago (S$4.55, RM15.90), which comprises thick chunks of mango, along with a generous portion of mango cream, pomelo pumps, and sago. This is definitely an age-old classic that can do no wrong.
For a more unique offering, you can go for the Mango Cheong Fun (S$4.55, RM15.90) or go for a simple Mochi Waffle with ice cream (S$4.55, RM15.90).
You can always DIY your own dessert bowl from just S$1.69 (RM5.90) with your choice of beancurd or grass jelly base. Afterwards, you can add in your own toppings like Peach Gum, Taro Balls, Pearls, Glutinous Rice Balls and more from just S$0.57 (RM2).
Drinks-wise, you can expect to quench your thirst with some bubble tea-inspired drinks like White Peach Oolong Milk Tea with Pearl, Red Milk Tea, or even a Green Milk Tea for just S$4.55 (RM15.90) each.
Looks like it’s time for a trip to JB soon, and you bet I will be hitting up YOUYOU Cafe when I’m there!
Will you be trying the taro dessert or the pistachio paste first?
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📍 28 Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
🕑 12pm–12pm (Wed to Mon), Closed on Tue
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