Giyanti Coffee Roastery Jakarta

Been heard about Giyanti Coffee Roastery for a long time. But never got a chance to come here. Since I have a baby project program, so I often avoid Coffee Shop. But lately, I seldom cheated to my forbidden list hehehe... So when my sister ask me to join her for coffee and for work, I said... lets go...

I've been worn by my friends, that Giyanti can be a really crowded on weekend. And usually the seat will be sharing with others if its already full. Mind the privacy. Located in Menteng Area, or to be precise at the antique area, Jalan Surabaya no 20 Jakarta.

Giyanti split into two area, indoor and outdoor. With theme minimalist and eclectic, Giyanti ambiance look so much fun and friendly. With a sofa and wooden furniture at the indoor area. Its a combination between traditional and modern. I used to sit at the indoor, but since I have to sit with others (yes... that Saturday is bloody crowded) and I only sit at little stools, so me and my decided to move outdoor.

Outdoor area is so humid. Even though they already give a big Floor Air-Con outside. So finally we sit at bar stools. And sip our coffee.

BLACK COFFEE - IDR 34.000
Full body with a little bit acidity. I like the composition It so fragrant. I like if the coffee taste a bit bitter. So I passed the sugar and just enjoy my original coffee.

AFFOGATO - IDR 45.000
Since the weather is so humid I think I need a cooler. So I cancelled my Piccolo and ordered the Affogato. A vanilla ice cream with espresso.And surprisingly it's so good. The espresso make a balance to the sweetness of the vanilla ice cream. A great redemption for the hot day.

APPLE PIE - IDR 30.000
Aaakk.... Giyanti have the very great Apple Pie. Look at the layer of the pastry. It's crisp out but it so fluffy and soft inside. Not too forget the star is apple it self. A bit tangy, sweet it all have a great balance. Specially Giyanti pre-heat it again on their microwave. I Die!

Overall, Giyanti Coffee Roastery that run by Hendrik Halianto is superb. Despite of the over-crowded place, all coffee that they served is beyond amazing. Probably you should avoid weekend.

Giyanti Coffee Roastery Jalan Surabaya No. 20, Menteng Jakarta Pusat Opening Days: Wednesday - Saturday Opening Hours: 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

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CASA - Kemang Jakarta

Casa located in Kemang area, close to McDonald and in the upper floor of Aksara Bookstore. I've been here twice, and both of my visit is only for their dessert.

Casa don't have any spacious space. But it still really convey with a big glass of windows where you see the busy street of Kemang. Casa set for a big couch around their restaurant and some of wooden chairs and tables in the middle. You also can find the attractive bar in end of the Casa Area.

DESSERT

3 KINDS OF CREME BRULEE - IDR 40.000
Lemongrass, Strawberry Vanilla and Pistachio
This Creme Brulee is the first that spotted on my eye. They have 3 flavors in one plate. I imagine a thick amount of creme brulee in one plate. But then, the creme brulee came in a thin amount. But since it came in a 3 plate, I feel delightful though. I just straight give you conclusion about all 3 flavor of this Creme Brulee. Surprisingly, none of those 3 I like. I'm a bit disappointing that all the flavors not popped out and it feels tasteless. But the texture pretty good. Not too dense or runny. I guess Casa have to make an improvement for this Creme Brulee.

CHOCOLATE PLATTER OF TART, DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & WHITE  CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA - IDR 60.000
I had this dessert on my second visit to Casa. I still a bit skeptic, remembering that their Creme Brulee failed to impress me. But then, I decided to get my luck. And OMG! this dessert succeed made me moved on from the heart breaking. Consist of 3 kind of dessert on my plate. My 1st favorite is the chocolate mousse that garnish with the chocolate crisp, the the white chocolate panna cotta garnish with raspberry. The texture a bit dense, but still smooth. And the last is the dark chocolate cake. My oh my... this black beauty is also soft and tasty. All those 3 dessert really melted in my mouth. Not too sweet which I like, so its not too overwhelmed.

RED VELVET CAKE - IDR 55.000
Red Velvet cake from Casa in provide by Union Restaurant. If you ever taste the Union's cakes, then you must be already familiar with this Red Velvet cake. The cake is to die for. It so smooth, so moist and not too sweet. The cream cheese  is so devilishly yummy. Topped with crispy crumble.

DRINKS

PICCOLO - IDR 30.000
Take a sip of Piccolo that consist with hot ristretto and topped with a warm silky milk. Piccolo that Casa served is good. With a well balance.

SHAKERATTO - IDR 40.000
Like its name, shakeratto is an espresso that shake with ice till we got the foam on top. Like the medium acidity. Served cold.

CAPPUCCINO

At the end, its pretty great having a nice afternoon at Casa. The service is really great. perhaps, I'll try their meals. Oh ya.... For non-smoking person, I guess Casa is not the one for you. Because Casa did not separate their area. So you can smoke anywhere.

Hot Tea

SUMMER BREEZE - IDR 45.000++
Grapes, Pear, Orange Juice
If you see for a refreshing and not too sweet drink, then you have to go to Summer Breeze. Soo good.

CASA 
Jl Kemang Raya No 8b
Jakarta 12720
Phone : +62-21-7199289
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Cake A Boo - Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)

So many dessert cafe lately in Jakarta. After visiting Shirayuki we planned that we must visit Cake-a-boo also. Stalked on their instagram, it really caught my eyes. They have a very cute and adorable concept for both their restaurant and cakes selection.

We came to Cake-A-Boo around 3pm and its rainy. When we arrived, the restaurant that have to spacious area already full packed. So we have queue to get our seat. Finally we got a seat infront of the conveyor. Yes, cake-a-boo has a conveyor like in Sushi Restaurant. So we can pick the cake that we want straight from the coonveyor.

When 1st entering the Cake-a-Boo restaurant, i can't stand on my eyes capturing every single details in the room. It so playful and colorful. So eye-catching.

Look at the interior, surely I have a very high expectation on their menu. Plus see the presentation of their cakes, that really makes me drooling.

Cake-a-Boo menu Book. so cute

MIKO'S CAKE - IDR 35.000
Caramel mousse, crunchy caramel, melted salted 
I like the combination between caramel and chocolate. Even though both sweet, but its not too overwhelmed. And I guess Cake-a-Boo already adjust the sweetness so I don't feel it too sweet. The saltiness from the salted caramel make the caramel more tasty.

 
RASPUNZEL - IDR 35.000
Raspberry mousse infused with pistachio brulee
A very pretty and girly cake comes from Raspunzel. So beautiful with a fondant bow on top. Anything goes sour, it worked with me. And knowing it paired with the pistachio cream, make it balance between sweet and sour. Love it. 

NUTELLA BURGER - IDR 35.000 
Red velvet burger bun filled with nutella patty and assorted fruits. 
Love the nutella patty. The combination of rice crispy with the nutella is so addictive. The strawberry balance the sweetness from the nutella patty. However,   I don;t like the bun that made from red velvet. It so dry and not  moist. Really need improvement in it.

CAPPUCCINO BRULEE - IDR 29.000
This coffee is to sweet for my liking. I wonder if the coffee less sweet to make a balance from the sweetness of the sugar caramel on top.

Overall, I'm pretty impress with Cake-a-Boo. Still curious with their other menu. They also serve cake in big version in case you want to have your birthday cake here. Because Cake-a-Boo still new joint in town, just get prepare with the long queue. Specially on the weekend. But don;t worry, the service is really quick and very informative.

CAKE-A-BOO

Rukan Garden House Blok B22

Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta

 

Open : 11 AM – 22 PM

Smoking area : No

Wifi : yes

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Crematology Coffee Roasters Jakarta

I've known about Crematology because I pretty often passed through infront of it when I want to find dining. Crematology placed in Senopati area. So many coffee hipster lately around Jakarta that offer great coffee with simple dish. Well, I gues we need though. Considering Jakarta traffic lately, and start entering raining season, I think we need something warm and decent. One day, I had an appointment at 3 Wise Monkeys. And it placed just across from the Crematology. Since I came way to early, me and friends decided waiting here at Crematology.

Crematology already looked chic from the front. With wooden exterior and interior, it makes Crematology so earthy, warm and cozy. Outside the Crematology is provided for smokers. But if you want to sit here also ok, since the big table makes you feel like in terrace. Sipping coffee and watch the Senopati busy road. While inside of the Crematology, you'll a find a nice cozy sofa, big table and bench,

Say cheese ^^

Too bad I already have my coffee earlier in the morning. So i decided to passe the coffee here. Instead of coffee, I straight to order their meal menu.

Selection of Muffin and Brownies that looked tempting

Zesty Mac N’ Cheese

ZESTY MAC 'n CHEESE - IDR 54.000
Cheddar, Parmesan and Mozzarella with a hint of Chilli
I usually got the mac 'n cheese with full loaded of cheese that make the texture creamy and gooey. But Crematology's mac 'n cheese texture not too creamy. The cheese a bit crisp, which is good. It make the mac 'n cheese taste light but still good. Specially they serve it when it still hot. So the cheese still a bit creamy.

BUTTERMILK WAFFLES

BUTTERMILK WAFFLES - IDR 48.000
With Oreo Cheesecake and Vanilla Ice Cream
Crazy about their waffles. Its so fluffy, smooth and damn yummy. It also smells good. Like the texture of the waffles. So far I still failed make my own batter to get the fatty and fluffy like that. And the combination between the oreo cheese cake and the vanilla ice cream is really a perfect match. All the taste is balance. Not too sweet and overwhelmed. This one really blown away my palate. Next time I'll try their other waffle fosho!

With a great place and a great service, I bet Crematology has a promising business in the future. Curious still with their others menu.

Crematology Coffee Roasters

Jl. Suryo No. 25, Senopati

Jakarta Selatan 12180

021 - 7278 0012

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MAGNOFFEE by Magnum Cafe Jakarta

A view days ago, I was invited to taste a new menu from Magnum Cafe Jakarta. I remember my first visit to Magnum Cafe along time ago with my friends. Since then, I always impressed with what they have on their menu. That's why I'm so excited when Magnum have something new coming up.

The Magnum Cafe suddenly became full packed that day. Packed with bloggers, media and Magnum Cafe customers. The event  begin with a nice chit-chat with Toni Wahid as a coffee expert and enthusiast also with Riri Odang who is a Senior Brand Manager of Magnum. First I met Tony Wahid at Starbucks Reserve launching a view weeks ago. Not get a chance to get close to know him.

Based on today's theme which is "my coffee, my way" Magnum Cafe want to introduce us, how to blend an ice cream with a coffee. It's up to you actually. Whether you like just dip the ice cream into the coffee or eat it separately. Before that, Toni Wahid thought us how to make a great espresso. Just blend 10gram of of coffee with 150ml a hot water.

Since the star of the show is the Ice Cream and the coffee, so Toni Wahid also thought us how to blend an ice cream into the espresso and become it into Affogato.Toni gave us a tip, cut the ice cream 1st into a small pieces to make you easy in stirring it. But it is okay also if you just want to dip it, just remember, "my coffee, my way".

In this event, we also got a chance to make our own creation of Magnoffee. We separated into 4 groups to make our own style of affogato.  They already prepare the ingredients for us to use. Those are milk, sugar, brown sugar, simple syrup, cinnamon, whipped cream and of course the Magnum ice Cream and the coffee. There are mini Magnum, Classic & Almond.

And here are some of masterpieces from bloggers mates...

And these below are professional made. After seeing what Magnum made, not too different with my bloggers mate made hehehhe... To make your own Magnoffee, there's only one key, just your unlimited imagination.

 

During the event, Magnum Cafe also served us their lil' bites with a decent taste. I like the mushroom most.

Overall, the event was pretty nice. I've got the  new experience about coffee. Magnum Cafe peoples are always a very nice person. Thanks for having me that day Magnum. See you in other event.

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Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, 6th Floor
Jl. MH. Thamrin No.1, Thamrin
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