OTTO Cafe, Johor Bahru – Trendy cafe in Taman Melodies

Cafe hopping in Johor Bahru in Malaysia is fun. OTTO Cafe is a trendy cafe in Taman Melodies, one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. This area is strewn with two-storey terrace houses and shopfronts turned into unique dining spots. It offers a charming escape for locals and cross-border weekenders looking to dodge heavy mall crowds.

OTTO Cafe is a vibrant brunch spot serving specialty coffee and modern European fusion dishes in an aesthetic atmosphere. Its terracotta brickwork and serene ambient lighting makes every corner feel like a warm hug. The cafe is spacious and can seat large groups, if required. Since the cafe is quite popular, there would be a minimum waiting of 10-15 minutes during peak times.

OTTO Cafe has an all day dining menu and a weekend dinner menu. It was heartening to see that they have many vegetarian options on their menu and are open to customization in their dishes.

This starter is rich, tangy and has light smoky notes from the roasted tomatoes. The thick slices of crusty bread topped with truffle cream pair extremely well with the soup. If you want a comfort bite, dip the bread in the soup and eat it.

The Summer Garden salad is a visual centerpiece as much as it is a starter. It mainly consists of sweet-tart summer flavor profiles like mesclun, seasonal fruits and crumbled feta. Additionally, the yogurt honey dressing is pooled in the centre of the dish and goes extremely well with the ingredients in the salad. Highly recommended.

The chilli tofu and avocado toast has delicious Asian fusion flavours. It is made up of lightly fried tofu cubes alongside creamy and mashed avocado. The buttered sourdough along with sundried tomato sauce hummus on the side are excellent. For that reason, this makes for the perfect vegetarian brunch dish.

The OTTO’s Garden Breakfast is the dish to order if you are looking for a wholesome dish to start your day. The plate is served with focaccia, crispy tofu, guacamole, sliced tomato, sautéed mushrooms, tater tots and watercress salad. You can request for the scrambled eggs to be removed if you don’t eat eggs.

Basically the beverages that we ordered hit the right notes. The Iced Mocha, Sea Salt Caramel Latte and Hot Cappuccino are refreshing. The burnt-orange coasters undoubtedly made ideal props for clicking pictures.

Above all, OTTO Cafe is a trendy cafe in Taman Melodies that will feed your appetite and aesthetic with its charm. The customer service is hospitable and prompt, considering the number of tables they have to attend to simultaneously. If you are visiting Johor Bahru, do not miss having a meal at OTTO Cafe.