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Keijometo Cafe - Industrial Chic Theme Meets Japanese Zen

One of the must visits cafe in Johor Bahru. This Instagram-worthy industrial café serves modern signature Japanese dishes.

This industrial-themed café serves Japanese dishes and specialty matcha drinks in an aesthetically pleasing space reminiscent of an art gallery. Hidden in residential Taman Melodies, you won't even recognize it as a café from its mysterious concrete facade behind neat tree lines - but that's part of its charm.

Industrial Chic Meets Japanese Zen

Photo Credits: Google Review - Leonardi Chiawi

The space feels like stepping into an art exhibition with mismatched furniture, concrete walls, and stone-gravel landscaping details. Inside, you'll find industrial minimalist design elements including a piano counter and massive rectangular glass windows that create perfect Instagram moments.

Signature Dishes

Mentaiko Tamago Sando (RM20 / ~SGD 6)

Photo Credits: Google Review - Renee Ong

The undisputed star - deep-fried tamagoyaki topped with torched mentaiko spread on fluffy white bread. Despite being pricey for three small portions, the torched mentaiko spread makes every bite incredibly appetizing.

Salmon Ochazuke (RM30 / ~SGD 9)

Photo Credits: Google Review - Ivy Wu

Exceptional value featuring 2 grilled onigiri pieces with pan-fried salmon and hot green tea for steeping. The smoky salmon pairs beautifully with rice that soaks up the savory yuri matcha dashi stock.

Sando Selection:

Photo Credits: Google Review - Kymn Yee

  • Tamago: RM18 (~SGD 5.40) - Deep-fried tamagoyaki, dashi, white bread

  • Mentaiko Tamago: RM20 (~SGD 6) - With torched mentaiko spread

  • Chicken Katsu: RM18 (~SGD 5.40) - Chicken katsu, shredded cabbage, white bread

Rice Bowls (Donburi):

Photo Credits: Google Review - Ray Tan

  • Salmon Tamagoyaki Mentai: RM26 (~SGD 7.80)

  • Tempura Saba Fish: RM26 (~SGD 7.80)

  • Fried Chicken Curry: RM26 (~SGD 7.80)

  • Gochujang Karaage: RM24 (~SGD 7.20)

  • Unagi Ochazuke: RM40 (~SGD 12)

Specialty Matcha Drinks:

Photo Credits: Google Review - Emma Tan

  • Watermelon Matcha Latte: RM17 (~SGD 5.10)

  • Osmanthus Matcha Iced Latte: RM16 (~SGD 4.80)

  • Green Mint Matcha Iced Latte: RM16 (~SGD 4.80)

  • Strawberry Matcha Latte: RM17 (~SGD 5.10)

Coffee Options:

Photo Credits: Google Review - Aubrey Koh

  • Black Coffee: RM11-12 (~SGD 3.30-3.60)

  • White Coffee: RM12-13 (~SGD 3.60-3.90)

Location & Operating Hours

Address: 3, Jalan Chengai, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor

Operating Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00AM - 7:00PM (Last Orders 6:00PM)

Closed: Mondays

Contact: +60 7-331 1825

The Honest Verdict

Photo Credits: Facebook / Keijometo

Many visitors initially expect just another aesthetic café with mediocre food, but consistently leave impressed by both the ambience and genuine quality. The industrial vibes deliver excellent photo opportunities while the Japanese-inspired menu offers unique flavors unavailable elsewhere.

Bottom Line: Keijometo successfully balances Instagram-worthy aesthetics with legitimate culinary offerings, earning its spot on your JB café-hopping itinerary.

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