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Went here cause it's the closest option from my campus in Depok. I chose this place mainly because it opens 'til late night (accompanying my boyfriend to do his thesis final project).

Food and beverages: 5/5
Since I'm not a fan of coffee, I ordered hot chocolate 16 oz. Very pleasing. The chocolate taste is prominent, the combination of milk and chocolate is just right, leans a little to the sweeter side, but all-in-all it's a great hot chocolate. I also ordered caramel macchiato 8 oz and it tasted wonderful and not the least bit bitter.

Price: 4.5/5
Reasonable pricing. Drinks are worth the price.

Ambience: 4.5/5
This coffee shop has a terrific music playlist and the volume is not bothersome. Very up-to-date without having an impression of trying-to-hard-to-be-hip. The tunes goes very well with the settings. Nice place to just chat and chill. There isn't any sofa here though, so if you sit too long your bum might ache a little.

Service: 5/5
The baristas are attentive.

Highlight: Music playlist and opening hour (opens 'til late night). P.S. don't throw away your receipt since it contains the wifi username and password at the bottom!

Christmas is nearing up, cold and rainy weather is upon us, what’s better than a cup of hot chocolate to accompany you during this time of year? Caribou’s hot coco has booked a special place in my heart ever since the first time I took a sip of this heavenly goodness.

Food and beverages: 4.5/5
As stated above, I absolutely love their hot chocolate (milk). Topped with whipped cream, this cocoa drink leaned a little to the sweeter side - which I love. The chocolate was not as prominent as the milk (personal preference), but if you want it to be more thick you could opt for dark instead of milk. Tasted like chocolate milk straight out of your childhood! I also had Granini Banana Juice, which had the texture of juice but tasted like fresh banana smoothie, and Poppy Seed Bagels, just a regular bagel sprinkled with poppy seeds. I tried dipping the bagel in the hot coco and it made it 10 times better.

Pricing: 4/5
A little pricey, but standard if you compare it to other big coffee stalls. For a large hot chocolate (milk with whipped cream), it costed me IDR 56k, and the Banana Juice costed IDR 25k and IDR 15k for the bagels. Worth the price? Definitely. 

Ambience: 4.5/5
Caribou offers a very homey atmosphere that makes you want to stay here all night long. Its interior is mainly wood - wooden chairs, wooden tables, and wooden cabinets - that adds warmness to the package. They also provide sofa seatings inside (in the non-smoking room) with their tagline hovering above that reads “Life is short, stay awake for it”, a secluded private room with cute murals. There is one special spot that I’ve admired from the second my feet landed in this place - a fireplace. A freaking small fireplace in the middle of the shop! Located in the center, with two plush chairs and one small table attached to the fireplace, this is one hell of a deal maker. They really put an effort on the design and boy it paid off.

Service: 4/5
Baristas were really friendly and all smiles. Even when I took quite a while in deciding what to order, they didn’t make that please-hurry-up, people-are-waiting face

Highlights: Milk hot chocolate by the fireplace with your significant other would be great for this cold weather.

Ever since the reviews went up from fellow foodies, I was interested to try out this newly opened burger joint under Goods’ wing. I mean, take a look at those pictures! Aren’t you tempted?

Food and beverage: 4/5
After a deliberate consideration (I wanted to taste so many of their menu), my boyfriend and I finally settled on J.L.M (Jakarta Loco Moco), Mac and Cheese Dog, and Arnold Parmer. J.L.M was the star of the show, hands down. Fried rice topped with beef patty and medium raw sunny side up coated with cream, this dish upped the rice bowl game. Fried rice alone was seasoned right, had the right balance of sweet and savory with a little bit of spice. Patty was a great addition to the whole dish although it was a little overcooked hence it wasn’t as juicy as I expected. Sunny side up was divine, you know that moment of yolk slicing and it just melts everywhere. The cream complemented every aspect and tied the whole thing splendidly, but they could reduce the salt since it was a bit too salty. Mac and Cheese Dog - I had pretty high expectation on this but sad to discover that, well, it was just decent. Not as good as I hoped for. It tasted like regular hot dog, but their mac and cheese was quite alright. Arnold Parmer is half iced tea and half lemonade which combines into: iced lemon tea. It was very refreshing. Went so well with J.L.M. Next time I come here, I’ll try out their coffee-rubbed burger and cheese burger bowl.

Price: 4.5/5
Quite affordable! Portion was moderate and fits the price. J.L.M costed IDR 60k (if you’re thinking whether a deconstructed fried rice is worth that amount, the answer is yes), Mac and Cheese Dog IDR 50k, and Arnold Parmer IDR 30k.

Ambience: 4/5
It’s very easy to spot this burger joint. It’s located in ground floor Citos, right next to TRS, with colorful neon signage. Their whole menu is displayed on a black board behind the bar. I love the tropical vibe they offer, with hanging plants above the mirrored pane and posters on the opposite wall. There’s an option of outdoor seatings (smoking) and indoor seatings (non-smoking) - both of which only wooden chairs and tables are available. They don’t have air conditioner but the ceiling was pretty high and there are fans so air circulation is still good and cool. Bright lights and rainbow glasses makes the whole shop cheerful. Power sockets and WiFi are available.

Service: 4.5/5
Waiters and waitresses were friendly, skillful, and attentive. I love how they didn’t need to write our orders (save paper!) but still repeated to make sure it was right. Food came fast, hot, and fresh!

Highlight: Jakarta Loco Moco yum yum yum! Definitely will come back for this along with a refreshing glass of Arnold Parmer.

Was in gancy to exchange a voucher for an event and we ended up hungry. At first didn't know what I wanted, then my boyfriend nudged at me, "Marugame, let's?" I didn't hesitate all.

Food and beverages: 4.5/5
Its quality is unquestionable. Made right in front of our eyes, they serve our food fast, warm, and fresh. I always order Carbonara Udon, my boyfriend opted for Niku Udon, Cold Ocha and Lemon Tea. Carbonara udon was made in this series: udon was cooked in less than a minute, put into a bowl, drizzled with the carbonara sauce that looked like mayonnaise, topped with half boiled tamago, grated cheese, and beef bits. Udon had the right texture - fully cooked but still had that chewiness and not mushy at all. My personal preference is to mix the tamago right in with the rest, this will create a creamy mixture that collaborates wonderfully with the udon. Niku udon was made the same way except they include tamago and instead of the sauce, it was complemented with the savory kake dashi and beef slices. This dish would be great on a cold day; warm and seasoned right. Besides the main course, we ordered the side dishes: beef croquette, tempura, and baby bean kakiage. All of these were freshly fried and good on its own (although dipping these in the carbonara cream or kake dashi is better). You can get chili, leek, and crispy topping for free. Cold ocha and lemon tea were refreshing and refillable! Nothing here ever failed me.

Pricing: 4.5/5
For two people, 2 main dishes, 3 side dishes, a glass of cold ocha, and a glass of lemon tea only costed me IDR162k! Pretty fulfilling and tastes great, all the foods are worth the price. Not to mention the ocha is bottomless!

Ambience: 3/5
Located in Upper Ground, right next to the escalator. As you can guess, all Marugame Udon outlets have the same japanese settings: a few landscape paintings and furnitures dominated with wood. There are sofa seatings and normal seatings. Outlet here in Gancy is quite spacious although still sometimes when it gets full, they can't accommodate all customers. They did expand though since they first opened due to high demand.

Service: 4/5
Food is made fresh by order and served fast. We fill our own drinks though. Waiters were attentive and cleaned the table as soon as they can.

Highlight: Carbonara Udon makes me drool every single time.

I dined here for my first anniversary with my boyfriend and I must say, I made the right decision. This place emanates a romantic picturesque vibe and endorses an exemplary dinner-date situation. Complimented with the right hue, this spot makes you feel content in place with your significant other.

Food and beverages: 4.5/5
I decided to try out their Pan Fried Duck Confit with Waffles and TWG Tea (Golden Rose) while my boyfriend opted for Burrito Bowl, Korean Wings and Monkey See, Monkey Do mocktail.

- Korean Wings: As an appetizer, ten pieces of chicken, drums and 5 wings, sure was fulfilling. The dressing was stickily sweet and savoury at the same time, luring you to take bite after bite of this hors d'oeuvre. The meat itself was generous and tender. There wasn’t any downside from this dish.

- Pan Fried Duck Confit: Next up, pan fried duck confit was served with two pieces of waffles, a sunny side up, and custard infused maple syrup. At first, I was perplexed by the combination but believe it or not this course was delectably scrumptious! Somehow the warm waffle along with the egg mashed well with the tender, well-seasoned meat of the duck. Duck confit itself was fried to a crispy golden brown, with crispy skin and soft flesh.Custard infused maple syrup tasted similar to the sweetness of soy sauce but it tied the whole dish perfectly.

- Burrito Bowl: This course consisted of cilantro rice, mexican black beans, guacamole, salsa, corn salsa, sour cream, and an option of grilled beef, crispy pork belly, egg or chicken. We opted for grilled beef. I tried all the toppings one by one before deciding to mix the whole thing together; I set aside the sour cream and guacamole since my boyfriend didn’t like those. Grilled beef was seasoned right, cooked well, and moderately sized. Both salsas (tomato and corn) was a bit too sour for my taste, so was the sour cream. Guacamole wasn’t pounded so it was still in the form of avocado. All in all, mixed together it was quite alright. There wasn’t any distinctive factor that makes this course stands out.

- TWG Tea (Golden Rose): This particular tea had become my recent favorite. Its alluring, sweet, and somewhat sensual flavor, contributes to the whole idyllic ambience Wilshire offers.

- Monkey See, Monkey Do: Had a texture and taste of banana milkshake blended with peanuts. Very sweet and dessert-like. Adorned with three small pieces of banana with peanut sprinkles.

Pricing: 4/5
Wilshire can be classified as fancy, therefore it is pretty costly to eat here. We spent IDR 470k (tax included) altogether. Korean Wings costs IDR 65k, Pan Fried Duck Confit w/ Waffles costs IDR 139k, Burrito Bowl IDR 89k, TWG Tea IDR 48k, Monkey See, Monkey Do IDR 48k. Tax is 20% (both service 10% and property tax 10%). 

Ambience: 5/5
I really love their picturesque setting. With paintings of roses on some sides of the wall, stacked chandeliers, gold-listed clear panoramic mirror providing view of the road below, fuschia flowers all around, vintage ornaments, marble tables, leather sofa, and polished floor, this place is suitable for an upscale romantic dinner. There’s something about the place that makes you want to linger around for quite a long moment. Wilshire is as good as it looks in the picture, truly photogenic.\
Service: 5/5

Waiters were so attentive, skilled, and friendly. They waited patiently and always with a smile. They didn’t hesitate when I asked them to take pictures repeatedly and when I left my specs, they returned it to me even after I had left the building.

Highlight: The romantic and classy vibe Wilshire offers is perfect for a dinner date. The lighting is complimentary and the place is photogenic. As for the food, try the Duck Confit with Golden Rose Tea! ❤️

Went here on late September and got 50% off since I brought my tumbler with me, what a treat!

Food and beverages: 4.5/5
I had iced green tea latte, beef quiche and peanut butter panini. Their green tea latte is one of the best I've ever tried since the combination is spot on and come on, who doesn't like green tea? I order this almost every time I come to starbucks. Green tea taste was still distinct, not too milky, not too sweet, and very soothing. Sadly they put a little bit too much ice in it. Beef quiche was so good. Tender, savory, and quite fulfilling for an appetizer, and beef strips were moderate. I don't know why my boyfriend likes the panini so much but for him it was the best dish starbucks has to offer. For me, it was good but not that special.

Pricing: 5/5
Standard pricing but when I came here, the drink was 50% off since I used my tumblr! A grande green tea latte for 27k?! Hell yes! Tips: always bring your tumbler when you come to starbucks since they have special discount for it.

Ambience: 4/5
This place is located on the 2nd floor of Street Gallery (you can enter here through either Street Gallery Mall or the skybridge from PIM). I picked the outdoor place since it overlooked the streets and I needed mild distractions from my work. We came here to do our work since it has many power outlets and this place offers quite a nice view. The outside area was pretty windy but not to the point it was bothersome. As it got late, I moved inside due to colder weather. The outdoor is a smoking place. Great place to chill. This place has the vibe that makes you want to stay here for long.

Service: 5/5
Baristas are so friendly and nice. They were all smiles when I ordered.

Highlight: outdoor seatings + green tea latte 💚