Who says all rooftops are Chill? I tried this bad one so you don't have to
qponx
2026-01-24
Lured by stunning sunset photos with the LRT train? This East Jakarta rooftop offers a truly photogenic view. However, this review gives a heads-up on what the pictures don't show: bland food, tiny portions, painfully loud music, and smoky rooms. The service is also a major letdown. It's a spot for a quick photo-op, but if you're looking for a place to actually chill and enjoy a meal, you might want to reconsider.
Girls, I admit it, I was lured here by the stunning pictures on social media of the 'LRT train passing by at sunset'[1]. Honestly, the view from this spot in East Jakarta is truly unbeatable. On the rooftop at dusk, watching the sky turn from orange to purple as the train whizzes past right in front of you—it's seriously photogenic. But! If you think this is a great spot to Nongkrong for an afternoon, you'd be sorely mistaken...
The moment I sat down to order, the complaints started piling up. Wanted to cool off in the indoor air-conditioned area? Anjay! It was completely filled with smoke, with several tables smoking. I wanted to leave instantly[2]. Alright then, I decided to bear the heat and listen to the live music outside. But the sound system... it was truly sakit dikuping (ear-splitting). The volume was painfully loud, and you had to shout just to have a conversation with your friend. And don't even get me started on the food. I ordered a coffee and a fried rice. The coffee that came was as bland as plain water[3], the rice in the fried rice had a weird smell (apek), was dry and hard, and the taste was just indescribably hambar (bland)[4]. The portion size was so small it felt like a joke[5], my friend even exclaimed,"Is this value for money for real?"
What really got me was the service. The staff had a sour face the whole time, were dismissive when I asked a question, and made me feel like I was there to collect a debt, not to be a paying customer[6]. The waiting list at the entrance was also super chaotic. They didn't call numbers in order at all; bigger groups got to go in first, and the two of us were just skipped[7]... Mantap, that's the first time I've ever seen a move like that.
Red Flags & Who This Place Is For
Okay, ranting aside, here are some real tips for you:
So, you want to take pretty pictures? Go ahead. Want to have a decent meal or just Chill? Run! No need to thank me, just call me a lifesaver. 😎
- Huge rip-off for parking: Be prepared, it's 5k for motorcycles and 10k for cars, and they don't give you a ticket. Feels like an unofficial fee[8].
- 'Everyone Smokes Everywhere' Zone: Girls who hate the smell of smoke, don't come! The indoor air-conditioned room is a disaster zone too, you can't even stay in there.
- Bring your own tumbler? No way!: They don't let you bring your own tumbler inside. Thanks a lot for that[9].
- Don't have any expectations for the food: This place is only suitable for one type of person—someone who has zero standards for food and drinks, and just wants to pay for one drink, snap a photo of the sunset with the LRT, and leave.
- Rooftop at dusk: LRT trains + sunset skyline + orange-purple gradients = epic shots. [1]
- Expected afternoon tea, but got smoke-filled rooms, watery coffee, and weird, dry, hard fried rice. [2][3]
- Sour-faced staff, waiting out of order. This mind-blowing service? You'll doubt life. [4][5]
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