美樂亞春釀豆腐 Yong Tau Foo Ah Choon

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)

Address: 92, Jalan Meranti, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MXeEsGF71P53hyTC6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)

Yong Tau Foo (5 Random Items, Clear Soup, No Carbs) = RM11.50

No Service Charges

Do take note that this Place only accepts Cash or Wireless Payment.
Debit / Credit Card Payments are Not Available.

 Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.
Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.




This seems to be quite a Popular YTF Eatery that I came across on Google Maps so I thought I'd give it a try. The actual place looks like its been around for Many Years, quite a Relatively Large and Old Place. At the Front is where you can choose and order your YTF and surprisingly despite being an Old Looking Eatery, the Interior Dining Space is actually Airconditioned and actually Quite Cooling.

The Owners seems to be a Local Malaysian Chinese Couple who were Polite and Reserved. There weren't much Customers when I was there at 8.24am on a Weekday Morning although more people slowly trickled in. It took 3 Mins for the Dish to be served up.

Quality of the Chilli

This was a Garlic Chilli with a Gritty Texture. A Tad Watery, it tasted like those Chilli you'd usually get from a Regular JB Dim Sum Eatery.

The Difference is that this one here tasted Homemade, not from some Bottle. Its Not Bad, Not Overly Spicy delivering just a Gentle Heat.

Yong Tau Foo (5 Random Items, Clear Soup, No Carbs) = RM11.50

The Main Yong Tau Foo Dish itself had a Simple Homely Humble Appearance with a Noticeably Generous Garnishing of Spring Onions.


Quality of the Soup Broth

I think this is Fish Based with a Slight Fishy Aroma. Doesn't taste Too Fishy though with probably a Slight Dash of MSG but also not overly so. I'm describing this like its a Fishball Soup but its not. Not Overly Salty, Not Oily and 清甜 Drinkable. Not a Bad Tasting Soup.

Quality of the White Tofu

Oh this was Melt in Mouth Smooth. No Raw Tofu Taste, as soon as this touched my Tongue, it dissolved fast. Abit like eating a Tau Hway. I like this Clean Tasting Smooth Tofu.

Quality of the Triangle Tofu

Slightly Firmer in Texture compared to the White Tofu but still considerably Softer than a Similar Triangle Tofu from other Eateries. Again No Raw Tofu Taste with a Slight Fish Paste that wasn't too Fishy. Clean Tasting Overall.

Quality of the Fishball

More Tender with a Meaty Bite, this wasn't those Super Bouncy Type. Fish Meat within is Not Fishy, and Very Slightly Salty. Its not an Amazing Fishball, but at least it doesn't taste like its from some Supermarket Package.

Quality of the Fish Roll

Basically their Fishball made into a Different Shape with a Beancurd Skin.
Taste about as how you'd expect. Acceptable.

Quality of the Bittergourd

Same Fishpaste used in the Triangle Tofu, but this time the Slight Tease of Bitterness from the Bittergourd added alot. I like the Quick Shot of Bittergourd that also wasn't Overly Bitter. Not Bad.


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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At the Price of RM11.50 (S$3.70) for a 5 Items, No Carbs YTF isn't that particularly cheap i'll be honest. While I have no issues with the Dish itself, nothing inside is particularly special or amazing. What this place feels like, is very Back to Basics. It seems that their Main Pillars are their Tofu and Fishpaste and everything else is like a Variation of them. I have no issues with the Tofu myself and especially enjoy how Smooth Creamy the White Tofu was


Not sure about the HIstory, but it feels like a 老字号 that has been around for many years. For such an Old Looking Kopitiam Place, I was legit surprised to see it have a Air-Con Dining Section which some of the More Famous JB Eateries don't even have. This probably goes to show how successful and popular they are despite the Age of the Place.

Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. If you are here in Taman Melodies craving for something Hot and Soupy, is ok with the Price, is ok with this Eatery being a tad old, I can still recommend to come give this a try. Oh and there is an Adorable Meow roaming this Area.