Nimmies Pastry Cafe - Nasi Lemak Croissants & Award-Winning Fish & Chips

Ever wondered what happens when French pastry technique crashes into Malaysian flavours? Welcome to Nimmies Pastry Cafe in Taman Melodies—a stunning two-storey mansion that’s become Johor Bahru’s worst-kept secret among Singaporeans craving their croissant fix.

Forget everything you think you know about typical JB cafes. Nimmies Pastry Cafe occupies an entire standalone mansion with tall ceilings, industrial grey walls, vintage tiles, and ornate lamps that give serious Parisian gallery vibes. The space feels like stumbling into a Canggu cafe—exposed brick, mid-century furniture, and verdant plants creating those Instagram corners you’ll definitely use.

Located just 10 minutes from the JB checkpoint and a stone’s throw from KSL City Mall, this is your perfect post-massage, post-shopping pit stop. Open from 8am to 11pm daily, it’s ideal whether you’re starting your JB food crawl early or need a late dinner escape from the crowds. There’s alfresco seating strung with fairy lights plus two full floors of air-conditioned comfort.

The Hoe Lemak Croissant (RM19) is exactly what you’re imagining—a bowl-shaped buttery croissant crowned with a sunny-side-up egg (with that gorgeous orange yolk), ikan bilis, roasted peanuts, cucumber, and a dollop of sambal. It’s like nasi lemak had a love affair with a French bakery, and honestly, we’re not mad about it.

The croissant has a dense, bread-like texture that holds together beautifully—no pastry explosion all over your outfit. The sambal brings that sweet-spicy kick that makes the whole thing work, while the jammy egg yolk and crunchy anchovies add layers of texture and umami. It’s breakfast reimagined, and it’s ridiculously good.

The World Chef Championship Gold Medal 2024 Fish & Chips (RM59) isn’t your average pub grub. You’re getting chunky seabass fillets fried to golden perfection, served with criss-cut fries and the real game-changer: three distinct dipping sauces.

There’s classic tartar for the purists, truffle aioli that adds earthy richness, and a vibrant chimichurri made with coriander and spring onion. The batter is crispy without being oily, and the fish inside stays moist and flaky. Portioned for 1-2 people, it’s perfect for sharing—or not, we won’t judge.

If you’ve been following the pistachio craze from Dubai chocolate to Hong Kong egg tarts, the Pistachio Supreme Croissant (RM19) is your next obsession. This cube-shaped beauty is topped with white chocolate frosting and dusted with ground pistachio, but the magic happens when you cut into it. A luxurious, molten pistachio filling oozes out like lava—earthy, nutty, and ridiculously decadent.

Beyond the croissants, Nimmies’ kitchen knows how to blur cultural lines deliciously. The Curry Laksa Spaghetti (RM36) tosses al dente pasta in vibrant coconut curry laksa sauce, crowned with fresh prawns, lala clams, and tau pok. It’s creamy with a proper kick of heat—none of that watered-down fusion nonsense.

The Smoked Duck Masak Lemak Tagliatelle (RM36) smothers broad pasta ribbons in rich lemak gravy with succulent smoked duck and grilled long beans. Each strand is coated in that sweet-savoury-spicy coconut richness that makes masak lemak so addictive.

The glass display cases near the entrance are dangerous. About 30 different croissant varieties—both sweet and savoury—sit there looking gorgeous. Kaya Butter Croissant (RM16), Earl Grey Croissant (RM19), Chili Salted Egg Crab Croissant (RM18), Shaker Lemon Pie Croissant with torched meringue (RM18)—each one is crafted to make you reconsider your dinner plans.

Here’s the reality check: Nimmies gets packed, especially on weekends. Expect queues and wait times that can stretch over an hour during peak periods. But with halal-certified options, a comprehensive menu ranging from breakfast to dinner, and prices that won’t shock Singaporeans (mains RM25-59, pastries RM9-32), it’s become a go-to for good reason. The service is attentive, the ambience is classy without being stuffy, and you’ve got everything from a quick coffee stop to a full meal sorted in one spot.

Nimmies Pastry Cafe

📍 171, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

📞 +60 12-3019272

⏰ Daily: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM