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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3 WISE MONKEYS JAKARTA

A weeks ago I was invited to the newly join of restaurant at Senopati Area. The place is right across of Crematology. Senopati recently has full packed with many kind of restaurants. you can find any kind of food here. And they all look promising. Like this 3 Wise Monkeys. A cute and very ear catching name.

From the front side, I already capturing my eyes with their design. The parking lot not too big enough,  and it become full packed during dinner. Love how they put the little pond infront of the entrance. it look more greeny and calm. Entering the restaurant area, we'll find the sleek and simple interior with industrial theme. Wooden furniture dominated this restaurant. On the 1st floor we'll the more intimate and sophisticated area where you can find the Sushi Bar. And smokers is not allowed here.

Love the "coma" table. Where we can hang out or who come with a groups.

Move to 2nd floor, the ambiance is more relaxing. We can find a big sofa big big window. Also there's a Sake bar for you who want just have a drink and snacking. Smokers allowed here.

3 Wise Monkeys have total capacity for around 100 peoples. And become full packed during dinner time.

I found that cute little wooden statue in Sushi Bar table. It has it own meaning and become a philosophy from restaurant. Those 3 characters above are:
Iwazaru : the monkey who shut the mouth that have meaning "speaks  no evil"
Kikazaru : the monkey who shut the ears that have meaning "hears no evil"
Mizaru :  the monkey who shut the eyes that have meaning "sees no evil"

FOOD
As for the menus, 3 Wise Monkeys have many selection Japanese signature menu. Like sushi, sashimi, udon tempura and Kagoshima Wagyu Beef. And if you want a set combination menu, 3 Wise Monkeys have it also, that you can have start from IDR 59.000.

That night we served they set menu which is Kaiseki Set for IDR 350.000++ that already known as traditional Japanese set menu. Other version of Kaiseki Set there's also available in price IDR 550.000++ And below what we have for Kaiseki Set.

ZENSAI 
3 kind of Appetizers
Zensai consist of a fragrant garlic pickles, seaweed salad and salmon wrap that filled with fresh avocado and cucumber. Like the freshness of those ingredients. Even the garlic not stingy at all.

MUKOZUKE
3 kind of Seasonal Sashimi
Really loved with what they served in Mukozuke set. It has the very fresh and not smell fishy sashimi. It contain salmon, tuna, and octopus. I might be can eat tons of this. The one that you should order when you visit 3 Wise Monkeys. Served with soyu and wasabi.

CHAWAN MUSHI
Chawan Mushi is a egg custard dish that served warm in a bowl. Usually it served with mirin or soyu. I like Chawan Mushi that 3 Wise Monkey served. It have the right consistency. There's a mushroom in it and edamame beans on top of it. It really play in my mouth since it has many texture in one bowl.

AGEMONO
Fried Dish - Assorted Tempura
Agemono comes with a plate of fried dish. It consist of shrimp tempura, like the batter. It so crisp. Fried sushi, rolled with nori, good rice texture, but I forget what's in it. The fish ( I guess it's shisamo fish) also good. Not stinky smell. As for the mushroom, it still juicy inside and crisp from the batter outside.

NIMONO
Steamed Tofu wuth Vegetables, Fish / Meat
Like this dish much. It so light. The steamed tofu is really smooth, filled with unagi (eel) in it. Poured with soyu and slice of mushroom. And topped with slice of spring onion. 

TOME-WAN
Last Served, Usually it can be Rice, Udon or Ramen
Tome Wan is a main course when served the last of the menu set. That night we served Gyutan (beef tongue) with salad. Like the gyutan. It so tender and marinated well. Served with butter garlic rice that too bad I think that its too dry and a bit bland. Meanwhile the miso soup is delicious and it still warm when it served.


After that there's also a dessert called Mizumono. Too bad I didn't get a chance to try it due to some things came up I have to leave site early huhuu...

DRINKS
Meanwhile for beverages, 3 Wise Monkeys have many selection of drinks. From Sake, Mocktail, Cocktail even just for coffee or tea they have it.

SAKE SANGRIA - IDR 125.000
Sake Sangria with Fruity Red Wine Taste and Aromatic Peach Flavored
Me love the Sake Sangria. Its fragrant, full of fruity flavor. The sake and the red wine blend together without one of it dominating.

YOUNG YAKUZA -  IDR 125.000
Monkey shoulder Whiskey & Dry Sake with Sweet Vermouth
A really ear catching name from the cocktails selection. Never think that whiskey and sake can be work as a fantastic cocktail drink. With a blend of sweet vermouth, we can taste a hint of orange taste in it. So refreshing. 

ESPRESSO SAKETINI - IDR 100.000
Sake, Kahlua, Vodka & Espresso Coffee
Can't decide between coffee and liqueur? Why don't you have both? A blend of sake, kahlua, vodka and espresso coffee has become an amazing mix of cocktails. If you buy this cocktails, surely you;ll get the martini glass, not a sloki glass like above.

KIWI MOCKTAIL - IDR 45.000
Fresh Kiwi Muddled with Lemon Juice, Monin Kiwi Shaken Hard and Charge with Sprite
If you want something non-alcohol, then maybe this Kiwi Mocktail can be you preference. But I think, the kiwi taste a bit lost, dunno because it to much ice or maybe it just added a little sip of it.

At the end, it been so much great experience to had a chance try the Japan traditional menu. Even though the taste not too bold, but all menu they served really fascinating and really worth to try. A variety of food and price make 3 Wise Monkeys must visit place. Thanks so much 3 Wise Monkey for having us and for the goodie bags. Loved the Chum-Churum Sake.

3 Wise Monkeys
Jalan Suryo No. (Across Crematology Coffee Roasters)
Senopati, Jakarta Selatan 12180
Phone: +62-21-29126528, +62-21-96304795
Opening Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM (Daily) - CURRENTLY
Pricing: $$, Range from IDR 30.000 - IDR 550.000
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THREE BUNS BURGER and HEADS - SENOPATI

Senopati Area keep bombing with the new join of restaurants and cafes. So many kind of food you can find in Senopati. Heard from a friend, that there's new Burger place that worth to visit. I love burger, but not a big fan of it. But since she said that I have to try it, then it make me curious.

Ladies  & Gents... please welcome the new comer in town, Three Buns Burger.  First stepped in to the Three Buns Burger area, I was so stunning. Amazed with the place. Pretty spacious with wooden dominated all over the place. It feel so earthy and felt like dining outside.

We're welcome by the rustic van that painted with blue and white paint with bulldog heads as a logo topped of it. This van actually use for the order place. So quite unique. Just like ordering food from food truck like I saw on TV hehehe...

So surprise when I steeped in into the dining area. The server soon welcoming us with a bit sad face. He sad the place is full packed that time and the air is so damn hot. Yeepp... my eyes quick scanning into the whole area, and yes it FULL PACKED!! No wonder, since I came here around 1pm, at the lunch time. But since I already came here, so I keep ordered it to take away.

Looking at the situation around, no wonder that the place feel like the oven. The roof is transparent, and that make the sun generously. It felt like burnt until under your skin. Even the air purifier in  every corner didn't help much. If you can deal with heat, than probably the hot weather, not a big deal for you. But if you can't stand with heat, I suggest to come here after 3pm. But still, the decoration and the ambiance had amazed me. Split in to two floor, but still you see all over the place wherever you sit. There are wooden chairs and tables, there are also sitting area "tatami" look like.

After ordering the food in the Van, the cashier will give you the waiting number. This waiting number can be use to take your order when the light number in the board already turn on. It means your order is ready. And you can take your order at the station that none other than their kitchen. I saw Adam Penney, Three Buns chef working like a ninja. He prepared customer orders to the perfect.

FOUR FLOORS - IDR 125.000
Double Prime 100g Beef Patties, Double Cheese, Triple Onions, Lettuce, Pickles, Ketchup & Den Miso Mayo.
Since its lunch hour, so I ordered the Four Floors. It the big, gigantic and massive burger here. Yeeaahh... I know that picture not so pretty and look messy. But from the greasy look come out the scrumptious taste. The smooth and soft bun filled with double patty. The patty... OMG!! It so juicy and fatty. They cooked it in Medium level. But you still can customize it if you want to. In this Four Floors there are TWO fatty patty that have 100g each! Imagine how full is that after you eat this. The ketchup and den miso mayo was not too overpowering. It has a great balance. So it's not cover up the patty taste. The miso mayo taste quite unique. With a a savory, tangy, a bit sweet. It kick till the end. Make the whole Burger taste more amazing.

Overall, my experience dining in Three Buns Burger was really great. I wish I can order for more and experience more taste of Three Buns Burger. Still drooling look at their others menu.

Three Buns - Burger and Heads  
Jl. Senopati Raya No. 90 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12190
021 - 2930 7780  
Opening Hours: 11 AM - 12 PM
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