DJULE KOFI MELAWAI

Since one of us works at a coffee shop, our interest for coffee shops definitely increased and even more so because coffee has been more and more popular here nowadays! To prove that point, we deliberately went to Melawai just to visit this 1 coffee shop and on my only day off nonetheless! Well, since this coffee shop called Djule Kofi here has been the new hit in town, we thought that we just had to try it, so here we are!

We totally fell in love with the interior! With all it's huge windows and wooden furniture and urban designs, it's surely a good spot for a photoshoot! They actually have 2 floors but the 2nd floor is only for big reservations or else it's usually closed up, so if you wanna have a private mini gathering, this place should be on the list!

Fyi, this is located on the outer side of Melawai, so if you're only dropped off, you don't really need to go into the Melawai but if you're driving then you'd just have to find a parking spot inside. Be warned that it's a bit tricky to find 1, so there's a risk of walking a long way! Oh and 1 more thing the owner of Djule is actually the same as Ombe Kofie at Pluit! Wow, 2 strong coffee shop competitors with 1 owner!

REGULAR WHITE IDR 40K

Though I don't really understand much yet about coffee, seeing that I'm still learning, I find the coffee here very satisfying! We both got the Regular White, which stands for a normal milk based coffee, like latte or cappuccino, so what they do here is they don't have choices like latte or cappuccino or all those usual ones but what they have on their menu is things like 'Black, Mini White, Regular White, Double White, etc'. Ways to be different!

Here they don't have any proper meals, since they're a proper coffee shop and not a bistro, but they do have cakes and pastries to fill your tummy before indulging on your caffeine! Be sure to not have your coffee on an empty stomach or you'll get a tummy ache!

ALMOND CROISSANT IDR 40K

This almond croissant is super tempting with it's generous amount on of almonds displayed on top to lure us in! Love it's crunchy almonds on top and the sweet butter in the middle as well! The size also comes with a reasonable price!

REGULAR FLIGHT IDR 55K

Regular white + espresso.

There's also a thing called Regular Flight here, which is literally a split shot, so you get a latte with a espresso on the side. Killing 2 birds with 1 stone!

CANELES IDR 28K
Who else here is a fan of Caneles? Both of us definitely have our arms up! This little monster here is our favorite dessert and we immediately get it upon seeing it here, especially considering this is their final piece! Thank God we still got to try it!

COLD BREW WHITE IDR 40K
If you can't take coffees that well but still want to try their coffee, why not get this instead? I really recommend you getting this either way though, personally think that you'll love this whether or not you're a coffee drinker! It's sweet yet not an insult to the coffee! :)

So just a little update on my situation, if any of you is following my snapchat; june77yh, you'd know that my laptop just broke down leading me to write this on my tab. It's way more inconvenient but I'll just have to make do with it. Praying that my data could all be safely retrieved somehow, even if the laptop is unsaveable! :')

Djule Kofi

Jl. Melawai Raya No. 6

Blok M

Jakarta Selatan 12160

021-27455488

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Everyday : 08:00 am - 08:00 pm

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WOODPECKER COFFEE

Calling all coffee addicts! A new decent coffee shop has arrived to Jakarta! Located at the streets of Panglima Polim, Woodpecker is the place to have a relaxing time, just enjoying some good coffee.

If you know the Mangia at Panglima Polim then this is just right across it, so it's easy to find, just look for the white wall with a bird sign in front.

The place mostly has black and white color, which I think is soothing for the eye, except for their name sign that shines with a bright red neon light.

The place is relatively small but comfortable and homey, they also provide a different section of the room, which is separated by a glass door for the smokers. The chairs are really cute and unique, it looks like a deer, I just hope it's not a real animal fur though.

A little bit of nature is always good for the environment and for the air we breathe.

See this? It's the smoking area, completed with air purifier and everything. Good thing that there's no one smoking when I came here, cause truthfully, I prefer the smoking are since it has more space and sunlight.

CAFE LATTE IDR 25K

Since the definition of cafe latte and cappuccino vary from one place to another, it's important to know how they serve it: here, they put 2 shots of espresso on their caps and 1 shot on cafe latte. The blend whose origin i'm unsure of, however, is more preferable on 1 shot serving. Not the aromatic-fruity type, but it tastes decent, in a good way.

AFFOGATO IDR 20K

Affogato is considered a dessert type of coffee. For those who can't really take their coffee, this is a much preferable way to enjoy your daily dose of caffeine. The amount of ice cream here is pretty generous which is good and a decent espresso to go with it. Can't really say much about espresso poured into vanilla ice cream, better try it for yourself, I can only promise that you won't regret it.

OREO WAFFLE IDR 15K
+Strawberry (5K)
+Nutella (10K)

They only serve waffle for the foods, but let me tell you, this waffle is simply HEAVEN! With the crispy outer and chewy on the inside plus Oreo mixed into their base. Add Nutella on top with a fresh strawberry for relief and you'll get a PERFECT combination. Waffles can't get any better than this! You'll get the crunchiness of the Oreo waffle, the nutty sweet Nutella, and the refreshing sourness from the strawberries on one single bite! Yum!

Noticed that they have these cute different patterned trays? Even though it's really simple and little, once you notice, it's actually really pretty, can I take it home? :P

I wouldn't mind coming back here again, with their decent coffee and relaxing ambiance. It's a great getaway from busy schedules and tiring routine. They used close at Tuesday and open from 10 am, but on this September 2014, they've started to open from 7 am everyday, which is good news! Coffee is essential for early birds, can't start a day without a morning coffee.

Woodpecker Coffee

Jl. Panglima Polim V No. 23 

Kebayoran Baru

Jakarta Selatan 12160

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Everyday : 07:00 am - 09:00 pm

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TOGO CAFE GOURMET

Calling all the businessmen and women! A perfect place for you busy people, Togo Cafe Gourmet, is located at World Trade Center II. First of all, we'd like to thank Billy Oscar for inviting us to this great place!

Why is it perfect for those who don't have the time to sit around to have a decent meal in a restaurant? Cause they have this 'to-go' concept, get it? (Togo - 'to go'). They open early at 7 am, so it's the perfect time to get a decent breakfast to-go OR you can just order something if you're somewhere in the Metropolitan Complex and it's FREE DELIVERY, so no extra charge for delivery.

Well, the bad news is, since their target market is people from the office, they only open on weekdays also and only until 9 pm.

The outlet is really simple and compact, a sign of a fast-paced cafe. The place has a nice tone of white, yellow, and brown plus a playful checkered tiles.

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE IDR 22K
Perfect for the heat of Jakarta! With the freshness of a strawberry and lemon combined with soda water, this fresh cold beverage will surely get you more awake, refreshed and energized. My eyes went straight to this right after I saw the menu because of the super hot days Jakarta has nowadays.

CAPPUCCINO IDR 24/29K
Everyone with a busy schedule needs a doze of caffeine to get their spirits going. From businessman to celebrities, there's always time for them to enjoy a cup of their favorite coffee and here they offer a very nice coffee. Togo actually takes their coffee seriously and they also proudly use 100% Indonesian coffee beans for their unique blends and they promised nothing less than a quality gourmet coffee in every cup and I'm pretty convinced after trying it myself, I even got this cute teddy bear latte art. See, the owner, Mr. Ponti Young, in fact, has a passion for coffee and he creates his own standard for the coffees here in Togo, so are you interested to try Mr. Ponti's standardized coffee?

NASI BAKAR RENDANG

Grilled rice with slow cooked beef.

Indonesian's signature cuisine, rendang with rice grilled in banana leaves which made it really fragrant, you can smell the sweet aroma right after the waiter came out with it. The plating is really unique, but you still need to unwrap it though, even if it does looks like a burrito. Inside the rice is peanuts, tempeh orek, cassava leaves, and rendang, so it's bound to be a bit spicy.

BOSS BREAKFAST IDR 63K
3 scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, hash brown, beef bacon, chicken sausages, grilled tomato, toasted baguette.

A perfect breakfast made for a boss. It's healthy and filling, with the appropriate price you'll get the whole package of nutrients. My favorite was the mushrooms and eggs. Really recommend this dish for your breakfast, it'll provide you with the energy you need to start your busy day. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day -Spongebob.

TANDOORI CHICKEN WRAP IDR 43K

Grilled marinated chicken rolled in naan bread with yogurt, fresh pickles and fragrant rice.

Tandoori chicken is a popular North Indian dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices (source: Wikipedia), and as far as I know, Indian spices are supposed to have strong flavors, too bad this one was a bit bland, but maybe it was because of the naan bread, cause I really couldn't taste anything from the naan bread. Naan bread is usually combined with something that has a strong flavor and sauce but since they also add rice to it, the strong flavor a tandoori chicken is supposed to have was overpowered by the blandness. This one's not really my cup of tea.

SPAGHETTI CABE RAWIT IDR 29K
Our Spicier twist of everyone`s Italian Favourite [add tuna (12K), add corned beef (12K)]

Italian and Indonesian fusion, for those who like spicy food, you won't even call this spicy, but this is spicy enough for an Italian dish. A simple Aglio Olio with a twist of Indonesian chili, cabe rawit, and with affordable price too, you can also add tuna or corned beef with just IDR 12K.

MONSTER MUNCH BURGER IDR 79K
200 gr beef patty with watercress, caramelized onions, cheese and mushrooms. All in all, ½ kg of a meal.

Out of all dish I tried here, this is the best pick! This monster burger is really worth your IDR 79K and it has the best toppings, just look at that beautiful melted cheese, with extra fries on the side. Soft homemade buns with tender and juicy patty, completed with caramelized onions and mushrooms, what more do you need?

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH IDR 46K
Seared marinated chicken fillet, carrot and daikon pickles, fresh chilies, heaps of coriander and finally stuffed in a baguette. Outstanding!

The actual history of Togo is because the owner thinks that Indonesia needs more restaurants that has a decent sandwich and a sandwich is perfect for a to-go concept.You should try this if you ever come visit, cause this is how a decent sandwich actually taste, delicious and filling. Fyi, they make their own dough.

MAKE YOUR OWN CREPES!
Don't know if this is open for public or I was just lucky enough to get this opportunity. Yeap! I got to try making my own crepes, though it's not as easy as it looks, but at least I get to add any toppings I want and as much as I want. The texture of the crepes is not crispy like D'crepes, but more chewy like how real crepes are suppose to be, you can add sugar, chocolate, cheese, and peanuts. There's a Crepe Coffee package at 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Crepe with any of 2 toppings + Regular Hot Coffee / Tea only for IDR 35K.

ICE CAPPUCCINO IDR 29/33K

CAPPUCCINO IDR 24/29K

FRENCH VANILLA MILKSHAKES IDR 31/35K
Didn't get to try any desserts so to satisfy my sweet-tooth, I ordered this French Vanilla and it was worth it. The blended sweetness is perfect for me, though if you don't like sweets, I don't recommend this and I doubt you even want to try it, since it clearly said 'French Vanilla'. They have many interesting milkshakes like; Belgian Chocolate, Oreo & Cream, Summer Strawberry Kiss, and Mocha Shake, all which literally made me indecisive.

Got to have a pleasant lunch with some amazing people, it was a great experience! Thank you Mr. Ponti Young and Chef Revo for sharing your stories and knowledge! Next time, I'll definitely come back to try all the other milkshakes and desserts that I didn't get to try, since I already planned to go to Baker's Gallery for desserts (reviews coming soon).

ToGo Cafe Gourmet
World Trade Center II
Metropolitan Complex, LG
Jl. Jend.Sudirman Kav 29-31
Jakarta 12920
(021) 29522515

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